Dogs World

As part of an elite team of Marines, Craig Grossi was sent on his most dangerous assignment to the Sangin District of Afghanistan. He expected to face harsh conditions and violence from Taliban fighters.

I'm finally going to Madagascar, and I'm so very excited about it. This has been a dream since I was very small. A dream I didn't think was possible for the longest time. But it is, and I was about to make it happen. This is going to be so incredible, I just know it. The only problem, we're getting a new member in our group. I'm worried, how will it affect the group dynamic? I hate that we'll have to split up during meals now, but I can't let anyone get hurt. This is the best way to ensure that doesn't happen, so it's what we're going to do. It'll be fine, right? I'm sure it will. But ...

Meet Milo Mischief: ten years old, utterly uncontainable, and genetically cursed with the Naughty Itch—a twitchy, tingly compulsion to prank that runs deep in the Mischief bloodline. When a single squirt of ancient, glowing Gloop-Galoo threatens to glue Troubleton Academy, its pigeons, and the entire mayoral staff into one big sticky mess, Milo’s reputation hits rock bottom (and bounces). Expulsion looms. The town turns on him. Even his sister Penelope starts sharpening her clipboard. But Milo has one chance to save his family, his school, and his gleefully disastrous legacy… Throw ...

Step right up! The Amusement Park is a rich, anecdotal history that begins nine centuries ago with the "pleasure gardens" of Europe and England and ends with the most elaborate modern parks in the world. It's a history told largely through the stories of the colorful, sometimes hedonistic characters who built them. And, of course, this is a full-throttle celebration of the rides, those marvels of engineering and heart-stopping thrills from an author, Stephen Silverman, whose lifelong passion for his subject shines through.

WILL THE IRON CHEST BE WORTH THE BLOODSHED?The Count Felix von Luckner, Master of the German raider Seeadler, the last privateer, lowers a sealed iron chest into the waters of a small unnamed bay off Wakaya Island, Fiji, under cover of darkness in the year 1917. A chance remark over fifty years later sends four young Australians to search for that chest and the wealth it is said to contain, booty taken from Allied ships the Count had captured and scuttled during the Great War. But will the iron chest, if they find it, be worth the bloodshed demanded by their search?Another thriller from the...

Tails of History: How Pets Changed the World is a heartwarming and eye-opening journey through time, revealing the extraordinary roles animals have played in shaping human civilization. From ancient temples and royal courts to wartime trenches and scientific breakthroughs, this engaging narrative explores how dogs, cats, birds, horses, and other beloved companions have influenced culture, innovation, art, and everyday life. More than just pets, these animals have been heroes, healers, muses, and loyal friends—leaving pawprints not only on our hearts, but across the pages of history. ...

Amit Patel is working as a trauma doctor when a rare condition causes him to lose his sight within 36 hours. Totally dependent on others and terrified of stepping outside with a white cane after he's assaulted, he hits rock bottom. He refuses to leave home on his own for three months. With the support of his wife, Seema, he slowly adapts to his new situation, but how could life ever be the way it was? Then his guide dog, Kika, comes along....

When newlywed actress Sylva Kelegian shows up at a Manhattan veterinary clinic to walk a rescue dog, a strawberry-blonde puppy stumbles down the stairs and into her heart - opening it to the plight of hurt and abandoned dogs everywhere. After a move to Los Angeles with her actor husband, Sylva finds her marriage and burgeoning career challenged by the dramas of good and evil, darkness and light, played out every day in the streets, backyards, and homes of rich and poor pet-owners alike.

In the world beyond the Spires, the Order reigns supreme. Betrayed and trapped in Erlik’s dungeon, Duchess encounters a new ally in the form of a fellow prisoner who came from the Spires long ago and who may hold the key to understanding everything. Left with no means of contact with the outside world, she grows increasingly desperate to find a way out and free the packs from the Emperor’s grasp. But freedom does not come without its cost, and if she wants to have any hope of rescuing everyone she cares about, she will need to turn to the one group who appears to act outside the ...

Beneath the Crimson Dawn, the fresh Flames of Remembrance threaten to return this world To Ash. Following the theft of Alex’s weapon, Duchess discovers the truth about Arcanum and is forced to choose between continuing to fight for a lie or attempting to stop the fleshstealers before it’s too late. Caught in a race against time and feeling betrayed by those who she once trusted, she decides to take her future into her own paws and risk it all. Her chosen journey will push her far beyond her limits and shed further light on the darkness that has defined her. Though she has tried to ...

We're going to Greece! I'm so excited, Greece has been on my bucket list for so long. And now that I have guards, I can really enjoy our trips without worrying about my safety. Greece is going to be so amazing, I can feel it. But first, we have a lot to get done. The holidays are a busy time when you have two families and a big group of friends. But they're worth all the work. I wouldn't trade them for anything. I'm also incredibly excited for my cousin's wedding. I can't even tell you how happy I am for them. And I get to make them official. I'm nervous about the ceremony, to be completely...

Kira and her mom are spending the summer at a wildlife sanctuary in Australia helping her aunt Mamie, a veterinarian, care for the animals. When Kira falls in love with an orphaned koala joey, her joy is complete—until a health emergency pulls Aunt Mamie away. Suddenly Kira can’t seem to do anything right. She’s put the wombats and her beloved koala joey in danger, and now her new friend Alexis won’t talk to her. Can Kira find a way to catch a roving predator—along with a few wayward wombats—and earn back everyone’s trust?

Humans only have months left on Earth. We have left our salvation to an alien ship filled with criminals, like me. When our ship lands on the unknown planet of Noetov, who better than criminals to fight for whatever it takes to save our species. With the man I have been (literally) dreaming about for over a year at my side, I know I can accomplish anything. But the man I love is also the inhabitants of Noetov's life-long enemy. When he's captured, I know I'll do anything to save him...even if it sacrifices the salvation of Earth. 1-click this romantic apocalyptic survival space opera today!...

In Churchill's D-Day, Allen Packwood and Richard Dannatt narrate and analyze Sir Winston Churchill's emotional turmoil and epic decision-making before, during, and after the world-defining action of D-Day. Culled from the official Churchill Papers at the Churchill Archives Centre, the book features historical documents, letters, and more, for a Churchillian experience of D-Day leadership, military strategy, and humanity.

When speech-language pathologist Christina Hunger first came home with her puppy, Stella, it didn't take long for her to start drawing connections between her job and her new pet. During the day, she worked with toddlers with significant delays in language development and used augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices to help them communicate. At night, she wondered: if dogs can understand words we say to them, shouldn't they be able to say words to us? Can dogs use AAC to communicate with humans?

In A Little Dog’s Adventures in a Big Dog’s World, the author recounts the heartwarming story of her bond with her Pug-Beagle mix, Winnie, as they trained together to become a detection team in the sport of Nose Work. This book not only shares the joys and challenges of this hobby, but also delves into the unique bond between dog and owner, offering insight and understanding into the world of dogs.

Prolific science writer Susan E. Goodman has delighted young audiences with her informative and always entertaining works. In It's a Dog's Life, Goodman explores such canine quandaries as, ''Why do dogs sniff everything?'' and ''What do they see when they look at a sunset?'' Goodman's engaging, humorous writing style grabs young listeners and proves the perfect vehicle for offering choice tidbits on canine evolution, breeds, and behavior.

Magic can solve all your problems. At least, that’s what Ruby would have said a year ago, before she learned she was a witch. Now, all magic does is create more problems. There’s a giant tear in the fabric between the non-magical world Ruby lives in and the magical one her boyfriend is from. Every time Ruby uses her powers, the tear grows larger. The only way to stop the magical world from swallowing up Ruby’s home is to journey into the unknown forests of the other realm that contain frightening creatures such as acid frogs, poison moths, and banshees that terrify you at night. And ...

I have mixed feelings about Egypt. I'm really excited to go there. It's been on my bucket list for a long time. When you have a dream to see the world, Egypt has to be on that list. Seeing the great pyramids and all the tombs are a must. Nothing could keep me from going, that's all there is to it. Then there are the negatives that I'm really not looking forward to. Ten days is a long time to not be allowed to hug the people I love. I went way too long without hugs, I hate that they'll be restricted again. That's by far the worst of the negatives. Having to put an air filter mask on my ...

Africa didn't go as well as I'd hoped, three seizures in one trip was way too many. I really hope that I won't have to give up my dream. Especially now that I have such an amazing group of friends to travel with. Plus, I have Brad to think about. He'd definitely give up his dream with me if I have to. I can't do that to him. I really hope that the new meds my doctor gave me will stop the seizures like he's hoping that they will. I'm heading to Italy next to test them out, we'll see how it goes. Then I'm heading to meet my eventual in-laws, and I'm incredibly nervous about it. Wish me luck, ...