Childhood traumas range widely in their severity and impact. A car accident, an earthquake or flood, being attacked by a dog, undergoing a frightening medical treatment?all are distinctly different ev
A heartwarming and funny tale, based on a true story of a dog named Lulu who learned that the best job is being yourself! Lulu is training to be a police dog. But while the other dogs sniff out clues
An encyclopedic A-to-Z guide, this beautifully illustrated volume offers hundreds of rich, fascinating definitions of 700 major and minor characters, creatures, and places of classical mythology. Classical Mythology A-to-Z is a comprehensive and engrossing guide to Greek and Roman mythology. Written by Annette Giesecke, PhD, Professor of Classics and Chair of Ancient Greek and Roman Studies at the University of Delaware, this brilliant reference offers clear explanations of every character and locale, and captures the essence of these timeless tales. From the gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus and the heroes of the Trojan War to the nymphs, monsters, and other mythical creatures that populate these ancient stories, Giesecke recounts, with clarity and energy, the details of more than 700 characters and places. Each definition includes cross-references to related characters, locations, and myths, as well their equivalent in Roman mythology and cult. In addition to being an important sta
The last few years have seen an explosion in the popularity of craft beers across the globe, with excellent new brews being produced everywhere from Copenhagen to Colorado, Amsterdam to Auckland. With
1972: LATE EVENING, LONDON, ENGLAND.A cat is stuck in a drainpipe in Soho; a dog is impaled on railings in St. James's Park; a deer is being swept under Tower Bridge by the tide; a cat is in danger of
"Griffin feels safe and secure now that Big Jim has rescued him from the animal shelter. His dreams of being a shrimpin' dog on the Gulf of Mexico are changed when Hurricane Katrina comes through. L
Nanami, homeless after her dad skips town to avoid a gambling debt, helps a man from being attacked by a dog and is offered his house as a reward, but when it turns out that the house is a shrine, she
Some men simply ain’t sh*t. They lie, cheat, and let you down. Yet, in part one, we learned that Nas was far from simply being a lying, cheating dog. He was a calculating manipulator that single-hande
My father is always talking about how a dog can be very educational for a boy. This is one reason I got a cat.My father talks a lot anyway. Maybe being a lawyer he gets in the habit. Also, he’s a smal
Your dog may not speak human, but he or she has much to share about the most important things about being human. Just ask anyone who has been blessed with the companionship of a loyal, loving pet. "Le
My father is always talking about how a dog can be very educational for a boy. This is one reason I got a cat.My father talks a lot anyway. Maybe being a lawyer he gets in the habit. Also, he’s a smal
It’s not easy being a daddy. You’re expected to provide for your family, mow the lawn, and parent your kids. Dads are supposed to be a caregiver, safety net, dog walker, driver, and—more than ever—hai
Will was the World’s Worst Pirate. He didn’t want to be a swashbuckling, treasure hunting buccaneer. He couldn’t even stand on deck without being seasick. But when the ship is attack
Pig is a greedy and selfish Pug. He has all the bouncy balls, bones, and chew toys a dog could ever want yet he refuses to share with his poor friend, Trevor. Little does he know, however, that being
After being transported by a cyclone to the land of Oz, Dorothy and her dog are befriended by a scarecrow, a tin man, and a cowardly lion, who accompany her to the Emerald City to look for a wizard wh
Is there anything spookier than a silent feline, eyes glinting, stalking you in the night...IN YOUR OWN HOME Master of horror Junji Ito turns his twisted eye on his own life in this comedic graphic memoir about becoming a cat owner, now reissued in a deluxe hardcover featuring an exclusive interivew with Ito and a NEW cover illustration by the author that GLOWS IN THE DARK The perfect gift for the slightly-twisted cat lover in your life. Reigning king of horror manga Junji Ito presents a series of hissterical tales chronicling his real-life trials and tribulations of becoming a cat owner. Junji Ito, as J-kun, has recently built a new house and has invited his financ e, A-ko, to live with him. Little did he know...his blushing bride-to-be has some unexpected company in tow--Yon, a ghastly-looking family cat, and Mu, an adorable Norwegian forest cat. Despite being a dog person, J-kun finds himself purrsuaded by their odd cuteness and thus begins his comedic struggle to gain the affection
When Griffin Bing's class goes to a floating zoo, they don't expect to see animals being treated so badly. They don't expect to find Cleo, Dog Whisperer Savannah's pet monkey who's been missing for w
Pig is a greedy and selfish Pug. He has all the bouncy balls, bones, and chew toys a dog could ever want yet he refuses to share with his poor friend, Trevor. Little does he know, however, that being
A big dog and a little dog count ten things they are grateful for, but being together is always number one.We’re counting our blessings one by one. How many will there be? Let’s count together, just u
