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The Psychology of Dog Ownership (The Psychology of Everything)
by Craig Roberts Theresa BarlowWhat are the benefits of owning a dog on health and well-being? Why does a problem dog behave as it does and how can owners deal with unwanted behaviour? How do dogs communicate with humans and each other? The Psychology of Dog Ownership explores the nature of our unique relationship with dogs and its effect on our mental and physical welfare. The book uses psychological learning theory to examine dog behaviour and highlights the importance of determining between typical dog behaviour and behaviour disorders that need treatment. Focusing on how dog owners can communicate effectively with their pets, and always with the dogsbest interests in mind, The Psychology of Dog Ownership enhances our understanding of the modern human-canine bond and shows how important and enjoyable this relationship can be.
The Puffin Keeper
by Michael MorpurgoFrom bestselling author Michael Morpurgo comes a beautifully illustrated classic story about a lighthouse keeper, a daring rescue and puffins, for fans of War Horse and The One and Only Ivan.As a child, Allen is saved from a nautical disaster by Benjamin Postlethwaite, a solitary lighthouse keeper. Years later, Allen returns to the lighthouse, and the two nurse an injured young puffin back to health. When Allen is called up to fight in World War Two, he's not sure he'll see his mother or Benjamin again, but his fond memories of his time at the lighthouse keep him going, even through prison camp. Allen and Ben's enduring friendship over the years is the basis for this story about friendship, art, war and an incredibly adorable puffin. From masterful storyteller Michael Morpurgo and world-class illustrator Benji Davies comes this truly beautiful tale which will enchant readers of all ages.
The Puffin of Death: A Gunn Zoo Mystery (Gunn Zoo Series #4)
by Betty WebbCalifornia zookeeper Theodora Bentley travels to Iceland to pick up an orphaned polar bear cub destined for the Gunn Zoo's newly installed Northern Climes exhibit. The trip is intended to be a combination of work and play. But on day two, while horseback riding near a picturesque seaside village, Teddy discovers a man lying atop a puffin burrow, shot through the head.The victim is identified as American birdwatcher Simon Parr, winner of the largest Powerball payout in history. Is Teddy a witness—or a suspect? Others include not only Parr's wife, a famed suspense novelist, but fellow members of the birding club Parr had generously treated to their lavish Icelandic expedition. Hardly your average birders, several of them have had serious brushes with the law back in the States.Guessing that an American would best understand other Americans, police detective Thorvaald Haraldsson grudgingly concedes her innocence and allows Teddy to tag along with the group to volcanoes, glaciers, and deep continental rifts in quest of rare bird species. But once another member of the club is murdered and a rockfall barely misses Teddy's head, Haraldsson forbids her to continue. She ignores him and, in a stunning, solitary face-off with the killer in Iceland's wild interior, concludes an investigation at once exotic, thrilling, and rich in animal lore.
The Pug List: A Ridiculous Little Dog, a Family Who Lost Everything, and How They All Found Their Way Home
by Alison Hodgson“Poignant . . . Through the irresistible Oliver, Hodgson reminds readers that true safety in this world rests beyond our worldly desires and possessions.” —Kirkus ReviewsHow do you recover when your life as you know it is burned down to the ground? That’s exactly what happened to Alison Hodgson and her family, when an arsonist singlehandedly turned their home into a crime scene overnight. The Pug List is a story of a family who lost everything but each other, the ridiculous orphan pug who came into their lives, and the unexpected ways we all find our way home as guided by God’s unconventional grace.Bonus Content Included: Includes Oliver’s Diary, a 24-page enhanced ebook with full-color photographs, videos, and diary entries from The Real Pug Oliver.“An inspirational memoir for anyone who has ever loved and lost. This family’s emotional journey provides a poignant lesson from a hopeful little girl and a troublesome pug to remind us that love is always worth the struggle.” —Julie Cantrell, New York Times–bestselling author of The Feathered Bone“An immensely likable story about family in all its forms and the joy and even blessings to be found in life’s struggles.” —Modern Dog
The Pug Who Bit Napoleon: Animal Tales of the 18th & 19th Centuries
by Mimi MatthewsFrom Victorian cat funerals to a Regency-era pony who took a ride in a hot air balloon, a collection of history&’s quirkiest—and most poignant—animal tales. Meet Fortune, the Pug who bit Napoleon on his wedding night, and Looty, the Pekingese sleeve dog who was presented to Queen Victoria after the 1860 sacking of the Summer Palace in Peking. The four-legged friends of Lord Byron, Emily Brontë, and Prince Albert also make an appearance, as do the treasured pets of Alexander Pope, Samuel Johnson, and Charles Dickens. Less famous, but no less fascinating, are the animals that were the subject of historical lawsuits, scandals, and public curiosity. There&’s Tuppy, the purloined pet donkey; Biddy, the regimental chicken; and Barnaby and Burgho, the bloodhounds hired to hunt Jack the Ripper. Wild animals also get a mention in tales that encompass everything from field mice and foxes to alligators and sharks lurking in the Thames. Using research from eighteenth- and nineteenth-century books, letters, and newspapers, Mimi Matthews brings each animal&’s unique history to vivid life. The details are sometimes humorous, sometimes heartbreaking, but the stories are never anything less than fascinating reading for animal lovers of all ages.
The Pug Who Wanted to Be A Reindeer (The Pug Who Wanted to be... #2)
by Bella SwiftWhen her family loses its Christmas spirit, Peggy heads to the North Pole to get it back! A festive adventure starring a loveable little pug with a heart of gold.The perfect Christmas gift for children aged 5 years and up!Peggy's family has lost its Christmas spirit and Peggy is desperate to help them get it back. The little pug wishes she could turn into a reindeer so she could work some Christmas magic on her family. She tries eating carrots, giving herself antlers and a glowing red nose, but nothing works - and the messes she makes only create more problems at home! Finally, the brave little pug decides that the only solution is to ask Santa for help. But the North Pole is far away, and Peggy gets lost in a snowstorm before she even makes it out of town . . . Can Peggy find her way back to her family in time for a Christmas miracle?
The Pug Who Wanted to Be a Bunny (The Pug Who Wanted to Be)
by Bella SwiftPeggy competes with her new sibling in this third story in the illustrated middle grade series about the adorable and silly Peggy the pug!Peggy the pug&’s family have adopted an adorable little bunny, just in time for Easter. Peggy used to be top dog, but now she has to share their attention with this long-eared newcomer. Jealous of the new pet, Peggy decides that she must become a rabbit to compete. Can every-bunny learn to get along and realize that there&’s more than enough love to go around?
The Pug Who Wanted to Be a Bunny (The Pug Who Wanted to be... #3)
by Bella SwiftThere's some-bunny new in Peggy the pug's family - and she's hopping mad! A funny new springtime adventure from the bestselling author of The Pug Who Wanted to Be a Unicorn.Peggy the pug's family have adopted an adorable little bunny, just in time for Easter. Peggy used to be top dog, but now she has to share their attention with this long-eared newcomer. Jealous of the new pet, Peggy decides that she must become a rabbit to compete. Can every-bunny learn to get along and realise that there's more than enough love to go around? A funny story with an uplifting message about sibling rivalry.
The Pug Who Wanted to Be a Mermaid (The Pug Who Wanted to Be)
by Bella SwiftPeggy wants to give Chloe a truly mer-mazing summer vacation in this fourth story in the illustrated middle grade series about the adorable and silly Peggy the pug!Peggy the pug is going on vacation to the seaside! Her special friend Chloe is excited, too, and hopes that she&’ll see a mermaid. But even though Chloe and Peggy search the beach, they can&’t find a mermaid anywhere. Not wanting her friend to be disappointed, Peggy decides that she&’ll just have to become a mermaid herself! But that means that she&’s going to have to learn how to doggy paddle…
The Pug Who Wanted to Be a Mermaid (The Pug Who Wanted to be... #5)
by Bella SwiftPeggy the pug is going on a mer-mazing summer holiday! A perfect beach read, from the bestselling author of THE PUG WHO WANTED TO BE A UNICORN.Peggy the pug is going on holiday to the seaside! Her special friend Chloe is excited, too, and hopes that she'll see a mermaid. But even though Chloe and Peggy search the beach, they can't find a mermaid anywhere. Not wanting her friend to be disappointed, Peggy decides that she'll just have to become a mermaid herself! But that means that she's going to have to learn how to doggy paddle . . . A funny and heartwarming beach read for newly independent readers!
The Pug Who Wanted to Be a Pumpkin (The Pug Who Wanted to Be)
by Bella SwiftPeggy and Chloe must conquer their fears to go trick-or-treating in this fifth story in the illustrated middle grade series about the adorable and silly Peggy the pug!Peggy the pug&’s family are getting ready for Halloween, but Peggy&’s friend Chloe is too scared of monsters to look forward to trick-or-treating. Peggy can&’t let her best friend miss out on all the Halloween fun. She&’ll just have to conquer her own fears and go trick-or-treating with Chloe to keep her safe. But first she needs the perfect costume…
The Pug Who Wanted to Be a Reindeer (The Pug Who Wanted to Be)
by Bella SwiftPeggy will do anything to bring back her family&’s Christmas spirit in this second story in the illustrated middle grade series about the adorable and silly Peggy the pug!With only a few days before Christmas, Peggy&’s family is stressed out and can&’t seem to stop squabbling. Peggy desperately wishes she could turn into a reindeer so she could help her family find some Christmas magic! She tries eating carrots, giving herself antlers and a glowing red nose, but nothing works—and the messes she makes only make more problems at home. Finally, Peggy decides that the only solution is to go to the North Pole and ask Santa for help!
The Pug Who Wanted to Be a Unicorn
by Bella SwiftAlways be yourself. Unless you can be a unicorn . . . When she's abandoned just before Christmas, Peggy the pug is taken in by a foster family with a unicorn-mad little girl. Peggy thinks that her new friend, Chloe, wants a unicorn for Christmas - not a puppy. Believing that anything is possible, Peggy decides that she will turn into a unicorn. All she needs is a long silky mane, a glowing horn, and the ability to do magic! Easy, right?Peggy is determined to make her new friend's Christmas wish come true. And if she does, maybe she'll finally find a forever home . . .
The Pug Who Wanted to Be a Unicorn (The Pug Who Wanted to Be)
by Bella SwiftMeet the adorable and silly Peggy the pug in this first story in a middle grade series about a dog who wants to be many things, but more than anything wants to find her forever home!After Peggy the pug puppy is left at the animal shelter just before Christmas, she is taken in by a foster family. But the situation is just temporary—the family isn&’t ready for a dog quite yet. And the little girl, Chloe, wants a unicorn for Christmas, not a puppy. Peggy decides that she will become a unicorn to make Chloe&’s Christmas wish come true—and hopefully make Peggy&’s temporary home her forever home in the process. All she needs is a long silky mane, a glowing horn, and the ability to do magic! Easy-peasy, right? But all of Peggy&’s attempts to become a unicorn go hilariously wrong. From knocking over the Christmas tree to getting lost in the snow, Peggy remains a pug. How will she ever find a forever home if she can&’t make her new humans happy?
The Pug Who Wanted to Be a Unicorn (The Pug Who Wanted to be... #1)
by Bella SwiftAlways be yourself. Unless you can be a unicorn . . . When she's abandoned just before Christmas, Peggy the pug is taken in by a foster family with a unicorn-mad little girl. Peggy thinks that her new friend, Chloe, wants a unicorn for Christmas - not a puppy. Believing that anything is possible, Peggy decides that she will turn into a unicorn. All she needs is a long silky mane, a glowing horn, and the ability to do magic! Easy, right?Peggy is determined to make her new friend's Christmas wish come true. And if she does, maybe she'll finally find a forever home . . .
The Pug Who Wanted to be a Fairy (The Pug Who Wanted to be... #6)
by Bella SwiftWag your tail if you believe in fairies! Peggy, the world's sweetest pug, is looking for a fairy to grant a very special wish.Peggy the pug is devastated when she finds out that her local park might shut down. Now where will she go for walks with Chloe, her best friend? Chloe plans a summer fair and a bake sale to save the park, but Peggy has a better idea. She just needs to find a fairy to grant her friend's wish! Her half-baked plan results in hilarious mishaps in this curly-wurly fairy tail with a super-sweet ending.You don't always need wings and a wand to work some magic . . .
The Pug Who Wanted to be a Mermaid . . . and other stories
by Bella SwiftA bumper audio collection featuring four favourite springtime adventure stories about Peggy the pug!Titles include:The Pug Who Wanted to be a Mermaid The Pug Who Wanted to be a BunnyThe Pug Who Wanted to be an FairyThe Pug Who Wanted to be a Star---In THE PUG WHO WANTED TO BE A MERMAID, Peggy is going on holiday to the seaside! Her special friend Chloe is excited, too, and hopes that she'll see a mermaid. But even though Chloe and Peggy search the beach, they can't find a mermaid anywhere. Not wanting her friend to be disappointed, Peggy decides that she'll just have to become a mermaid herself! But that means that she's going to have to learn how to doggy paddle . . .In THE PUG WHO WANTED TO BE A BUNNY, Peggy the pug's family have adopted an adorable little bunny, just in time for Easter. Peggy used to be top dog, but now she has to share their attention with this long-eared newcomer. Can every-bunny learn to get along and realise that there's more than enough love to go around?In THE PUG WHO WANTED TO BE A FAIRY, Peggy the pug is devastated when she finds out that her local park might shut down. Now where will she go for walks with Chloe, her best friend? Can Peggy and Chloe save the park together? In THE PUG WHO WANTED TO BE A STAR, When Peggy the pug's friend Chloe is cast as Wendy in the school production of PETER PAN, Peggy feels left out. Can Peggy prove that she has star quality too and help her friend along the way? (P) 2023 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
The Pug Who Wanted to be a Pumpkin (The Pug Who Wanted to be... #4)
by Bella SwiftA perfectly sweet Halloween treat! Peggy the pug is back for a spooky adventure. But can she conquer her fear of the dark before Halloween night?Peggy the pug's family are getting ready for Halloween, but Peggy's friend Chloe is too scared of monsters to look forward to trick-or-treating. Peggy can't let her best friend miss out on all the Halloween fun. She'll just have to conquer her own fears and go trick-or-treating with Chloe, to keep her safe. But first she needs the perfect costume . . . Peggy's bravery helps Chloe realise that monsters aren't real in this heartwarming Halloween story about overcoming fears and anxiety.
The Pug Who Wanted to be a Star (The Pug Who Wanted to be... #7)
by Bella SwiftPeggy the pug is only little, but she's going to be a BIG star! A show-stopping new story about the loveable heroine of THE PUG WHO WANTED TO BE A UNICORN.When Peggy the pug's friend Chloe is cast as Wendy in the school production of PETER PAN, Peggy feels left out. Chloe is too busy learning lines and going to rehearsals to play with her. So Peggy sets out to show Chloe that she has star quality, too. When a hilarious video of Peggy goes viral, Peggy becomes a celebrity overnight. Suddenly, she can't even go for a a walk to the park without being stopped for a selfie. Maybe fame isn't all it's cracked up to be . . . But when Chloe gets stage fright, Peggy knows the show must go on! A heartwarming and gently humorous story about realising that your family are always your biggest fans.
The Pug Who Wanted to be an Elf (The Pug Who Wanted to... #8)
by Bella SwiftHave yourself a Peggy little Christmas! The world's favourite pug is back with a funny and festive story. Peggy and her family have won a dream winter holiday to Lapland! But sadly, Dad's work means that he can't go with them. Chloe is sad because their trip won't be as special if her whole family isn't together for Christmas. Peggy knows there's only one person who can help them - Santa Claus! Can she find a way to to become an elf and work some Christmas magic?
The Pug who wanted a Birthday (The Pug Who Wanted to... #11)
by Bella SwiftPeggy's best friend, Chloe, is planning a big birthday celebration for her friend's dog, and Peggy can't wait to join in the fun and games. There's so much to do before the big day! But when Peggy realises that she doesn't have a birthday of her own, she can't help feeling a bit left out. Especially since Chloe is keeping secrets about the party plans . . .Could Peggy be in for a big surprise?This latest Peggy the Pug story features super cute illustrations throughout and fun shiny foil on the cover. This would make the perfect birthday gift or party bag filler for all Peggy fans and dog lovers!
The Pug who wanted to be a Bumblebee (The Pug Who Wanted to... #9)
by Bella SwiftWhat a honey! Peggy the pug is buzzing with excitement in this sweet summertime story for readers aged 5+.Peggy is buzzing with excitement because her family has a new beehive. When the pug's best friend Chloe decides to do a science fair project about bees, Peggy learns a lot about how all the bees in a hive work together to make honey. Unfortunately, Chloe's project doesn't go very well because everyone in her group wants to be the queen bee - and a hive can only have one! It's up to Peggy to become a busy worker bee and show her bestie how life is sweeter when you work as a team.Bees are set to be a big trend in 2023, and this sweet story has a timely message about why bees and other pollinators are so important and need saving.
The Pug who wanted to be a Dinosaur (The Pug Who Wanted to... #13)
by Bella SwiftEveryone's favourite little pug embarks on a dinosaur hunt in this roaringly funny dino adventure story.Peggy the pug's family are going on a camping holiday to Dino Cove. Peggy's best friend, Chloe, is determined to find dinosaur fossils, and Peggy would do anything to help her. So Peggy sets off on a dinosaur hunt of her own - but what if she can't find one before they go home?Get ready for a roarsome dinosaur adventure with Peggy the Pug in this adorable story featuring fun black and white illustrations throughout.
The Pug who wanted to be a Superhero (The Pug Who Wanted to... #12)
by Bella SwiftWhen a superhero movie are filming in town, Peggy can't wait to meet the cast. But things don't go to plan as Peggy tries to prove that she can be a super dog, just like the superheroes in the movie. Peggy the pug soon learns that real superheroes don't wear capes or have super powers, but are just the people who love us and who are kind to others.This heartwarming Peggy the Pug story features adorable black and white illustrations throughout as well as a dashing shiny foiled cover. A great read for fans of Peggy the Pug and all aspiring heroes!
The Pug who wanted to be a Unicorn . . . and other stories: 4 books in 1 (The Pug Who Wanted to... #99)
by Bella SwiftThe perfect Christmas present! A bumper audio collection featuring four favourite festive stories about Peggy the pug!Titles include:The Pug Who Wanted to be a Unicorn The Pug Who Wanted to be an ElfThe Pug Who Wanted to be a ReindeerThe Pug Who Wanted to be a Pumpkin ---In THE PUG WHO WANTED TO BE A UNICORN, Peggy the pug is spending Christmas with a foster family. Her new friend Chloe loves unicorns so much that Peggy thinks she needs to become one too, in order to find her forever home.In THE PUG WHO WANTED TO BE AN ELF, Peggy and her family have won a dream winter holiday to Lapland! But sadly, Dad's work means that he can't go with them. Can Peggy find a way to to become an elf and work some Christmas magic?In THE PUG WHO WANTED TO BE A REINDEER, Peggy's family have lost their Christmas spirit. Can she help them get it back again by becoming one of Santa's reindeer?In THE PUG WHO WANTED TO BE A PUMPKIN, Peggy's family are getting ready for Halloween, but Peggy's friend Chloe is too scared of monsters to look forward to trick-or-treating. Can Peggy help Chloe conquer her fear? (P) 2022 Hodder & Stoughton Limited