Animal Joy

Michael McCarthy, one of Britain's leading writers on the environment, proposes this joy as a defence of a natural world which is ever more threatened and which, he argues, is inadequately served by the two defences put forward hitherto: sustainable development and the recognition of ecosystem services. Drawing on a wealth of memorable experiences from a lifetime of watching and thinking about wildlife and natural landscapes, McCarthy presents a new way of looking at the world.

Start looking forward to giggles, dino-roars, and bedtime bliss as your little ones embark on a nightly roar-tastic adventure. Dinosaur Bedtime Stories for Kids is your VIP pass to dreamland!

Discover a path to healing after losing your pet, even if it feels overwhelming right now. Have you felt lost in grief after saying goodbye to a beloved furry friend? Does their absence leave you feeling isolated, unsure how to move forward? Are you looking for ways to honor their memory while restoring joy to your life? If so, you're not alone—this book offers comfort and guidance from those who’ve been there.

In the follow-up to his New York Times best seller Rescue Road, acclaimed journalist Peter Zheutlin offers a heartwarming and often humorous new look into the world of rescue dogs. Sharing lessons from his own experiences adopting Labs with large personalities as well as stories and advice from dozens of families and rescue advocates, Zheutlin reveals the surprising and inspiring life lessons rescue dogs can teach us.

Rona Maynard wants to love her life again. Stuck in the what-next doldrums after quitting a big job, she needs a new bridge to the world. So, well into their married life, she lets her husband talk her into their first dog, a rescue mutt named Casey. Rona frets about shedding, lost travel opportunities, and arguments about walking duty. She doubts she can love a dog. But when Casey romps through her door, Rona falls hard.

Algernon is an anteater, but he is a very ingenious one.... He not only loves ants but especially chocolate covered ones. So, to find a supply of his new favorite food, he learns to read, to stand up tall, and to consequently join the circus! This children's book is delightful, with a refreshing commentary describing Algernon's thoughts and his precocious stream-of-consciousness asides.... Meet Algernon the Anteater...you'll love him!

With the help of Tilly and the team at Silver Shoe Farm, Magic Spirit has made a brilliant recovery and looks like he could become a top competition horse. Tilly is fascinated when Angela shares with her what it's like to have a partnership with an eventing superstar as they visit her own favourite horse, Pride and Joy.

Když se v roce 1956 budoucí slavná Elsa narodila, byla už Joy Adamsonová známou ochránkyní zvířat. Lvíče nešťastnou náhodou spolu se svými dvěma bratry přišlo o matku a manželé Adamsonovi je zachránili a vychovali. Lvy poslali do evropské zoologické zahrady a Elsa zůstala s nimi. Byť se u nich měla skvěle a dávali jí v rámci možností velkou svobodu a volnost, snažili se přesto v Else rozvinout její přirozené lovecké instinkty tak, aby později mohla žít nezávisle, protože byli přesvědčeni, že zvířata ze zajetí mají být vrácena do volné přírody.

Linksma, šmaikšti pasak? knyga vaikams - visada puiku. O kai ji ir išmintinga, kupina taikli? ?žvalg? apie žmoni? ir gamtos pasaul? - tai jau tikras skaitymo malonumas! Tokia yra ši Naujosios Zelandijos autori? knyga, jau vadinama šiuolaikine klasika. Ji pasakoja apie dviej? labai skirting? draug? bi?iulyst?, prasid?jusi? nuo gin?o. Kivir??, nuotyki?, net ir bauguliuk? apstu beveik visose pasakait?se. Ta?iau visada laimi pastanga suprasti ir gerbti kit?. Kitok?!

All dog owners had a vision of what owning a dog would look like, from a dog that would walk obediently by their side to a dog that could support them and help them with daily tasks. Yvonne explains that by projecting your desires into your own written story for your dog, you will add traction to your dog's training and learn how every moment in the day is an opportunity to add one closer step to your hero dog story coming true.

A lively blend of memoir, natural history, and mindfulness, Zooburbia is an inspirational collection of stories of the wildlife with whom we coexist. In Zooburbia, urban naturalist Tai Moses explores the "extraordinary, unruly, half-wild realm where human and animal lives overlap."

An audiobook about Champ and Major, President-elect Joe Biden's two adorable dogs! Major will be the first shelter dog in the White House, and Champ can't wait to show him around.

Spottysaurus Shares Breakfast by Dino Manoli, narrated by the delightful duo Tanya O'Sullivan and Peter Coates, and published by UK Book Publishing, is an enchanting tale that blends fun, education, and important life lessons. Follow Spottysaurus, the lovable blue dinosaur with her signature pink spot, as she embarks on a heartwarming adventure to discover the perfect breakfast. When Spot wakes up with a rumbling tummy but no idea what to eat, her friends come to the rescue! Together, they explore new foods, share laughs, and learn the joys of trying new things.

On a Valentine's Day morning, siblings Maddie and Myles stumble upon a homeless puppy in the park and decide to name her Bella. Eager to find Bella a loving home, they embark on a mission. Later that day, their beloved Mamaw Patti visits and shares that she's been looking for a puppy to keep her company. The siblings' eyes light up with hope as they ask Mamaw Patti if she would like to take Bella home. Mamaw Patti, always wise and caring, discusses the responsibilities of being a pet owner with them.

Jane is a perpetually single computer programmer who has fallen in love with the equally nerdy Matt, her office colleague. She wants to settle down with him until she finds him at a bachelorette party...moonlighting as a stripper. Hurt, she retreats into a shell, as she doesn't know who the "real" Matt is. He tries to get back in her good graces but she resists. Can she accept his double life?

Meet Remi, a lovable and scruffy pup with a heart full of adventure and a mission to remind us all to enjoy life one paw at a time. "Remi’s Journey" is an inspiring story told through the eyes of Remi, a support dog who brings love, joy, and comfort to his human family. From his early days in a foster home, uncertain of what the future holds, to finding his forever home and purpose as a support dog, Remi takes readers on an unforgettable journey.

Katerina and Luka, two majestic, mated white storks, are in flight when … BANG! Katerina suddenly falls from the sky, wounded by a hunter. Nearby, a farmer and his granddaughter rush to her rescue, determined to nurse her back to health with Luka by her side. However, when Katerina feels the coming cold, she must urge her beloved Luka to migrate, despite knowing he faces a difficult journey alone—and she is left hoping for his springtime return …

Grunt the Grizzly was a grumpy bear. But his grumpiness was making him miserable. Luckily, he has amazing friends, Punk the Skunk, Sloan the Sloth, and Brave the Beaver, who teach him that he can be in charge of his own happiness. Maybe their mantra can help him see past the negative and focus on the positive.

A LOVELINESS OF LADYBUGS – A JOY FOREST COZY MYSTERY Welcome to LOVELINESS OF LADYBUGS in the JOY FOREST COZY MYSTERY SERIES – a world of eccentric small-town people and small town strange events. People go missing, a community gets involved – mysteries must be solved! It's a near-future world with a bit of science fiction, a bit of romance, and a whole lot of mystery. In the Cascade foothills of Washington state the eccentric owner of a local health food store has disappeared. Or is it a publicity stunt? And what do the ladybugs know that Joy needs to discover? Darling Yorkie ...

In Lithuanian: Two very different creatures learn about the give-and-take of friendship in this warm and funny story set in the desert. Snake is elegant and calm and a little self-centered; Lizard is exuberant and irrepressible. With its wisdom, acceptance, and good humor, Friends: Snake and Lizard captures the essence of friendship.