Great Animal

Physicians used to make house calls. Today, a few veterinarians still do. Duncan MacVean, DVM, is one such vet. His patients range from cats and dogs to pigs and lizard - each of them a unique personality. Every animal and every home is different, but every owner is the same in their affection for their companions. Without warning, MacVean finds himself in odd situations: stepping into a basement full of free-flying bats or struck speechless by a pig who loves opera so much that she falls into a trance.

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. ...

Listeners are loving this cozy mystery series with its two indomitable dog sleuths. Zack, Jillian and the corgis, Sherlock and Watson, are at it again in this delightful series that pulls you right in. Zack, Jillian, and the corgis find themselves in the midst of a new mystery with a Thanksgiving twist. Just as they are planning a big holiday dinner, there are no cranberries to be found in the shops. In cozy Pomme Valley and other nearby towns, someone is breaking in and stealing only the cranberries! What's up with that?

Franky, the little red dachshund, lives with Gram and Gramps in a cabin in the woods. Every morning, Franky does his daily dachshund stretch (that's how dachshunds get so long) and goes to see if Gram dropped anything interesting into his bowl. Treats are very important in Franky's world. But even more important are his friends Nellie, Hen-rietta, Zippy, and Blackie the bear. They have one funny (mis)adventure after another, learning lessons about God, Christmas, and life along the way.

The World of Noah Exploring the Lost World Before and After the Flood Step into a world few dare to imagine, a world that once teemed with life, order, and divine presence, yet was swept away in a moment of judgment. The World of Noah invites readers on a journey through the earliest ages of human history as revealed in the Bible, tracing the rise of civilization, the great Flood, the mystery of Babel, and the scattering of nations. Drawing from the inspired canon of Scripture, this book offers faithful interpretation alongside thoughtful speculation, never replacing the Word of God, but ...

Meet Toto: she's no ordinary cat, and she can't wait to have an adventure with you! For fans of The Aristocats, The Secret Life of Pets, 101 Dalmatians and Atticus Claw Breaks the Law. Toto the cat and her brother, Silver, live footloose and fancy-free in a townhouse in London. Toto is almost totally blind and learned to trust her senses from a ninja cat-master who taught her back in Italy, where they were born.

Join Marian and Ana as they travel through a zoo full of magical, mythical creatures, where good training allows for better care of the animals as well as safety for the trainers and public education. Learn about positive reinforcement with some of the most fantastic beasts ever seen—and then try the same techniques with your pets at home!

Coco's Great Adventure is the heartwarming tale of the life of Coco, the family's pet cockatiel. In this story, Coco gets loose. Will the family be able to find her? What will become of Coco?

What is the greatest Christmas gift ever? The reason we celebrate Christmas is because of this precious gift. In this book we will go over the different parts of the Christmas story. The different things that happened and the reason that they happened the way they did. None of the things that happened when Jesus was born were a coincidence. The entire birth and life of Jesus was planned by God to happen the way it did. The virgin Birth. Why was Jesus born to a virgin? Why was Jesus born to average people and not to a King? Why was the virgin birth a secret until after Jesus died? Why was...

The Great Zoodini—aka Radar the fennec fox—has never fit in. In fact, his only friend is a stuffed rabbit. Ever since his first family abandoned him, he’s had one goal: become world famous and show everyone how wrong they were about him. But no matter how many daring escapes Zoodini’s tried, he’s never even made the Association of Animal-Themed Attractions newsletter.

Private Ben Leeman, MM, is typical of so many unknown British Tommies who unhesitatingly answered the call to arms when Britain was in peril. Where Ben’s story differs from most, is that when he enlisted in the 15th (Bantam) Battalion, Notts and Derby Regiment, The Sherwood Foresters, he was just 15 years old. A Century of Silence tells Ben’s story from a happy childhood in Grimsby, through his enlistment and training in 1915, and his desperate fight for survival in the trenches of the Somme and the killing fields of Flanders.

When barbarians invade Rome, Miranda the cat and her daughter Punka must find a safe place to hide from the chaos. They make their way through the burning city, collecting motherless kittens as they go. At last they reach the Colosseum, but even there, danger lurks! How these fortunate felines survive to become the noble ancestors of the cats of modern Rome is all due to the cleverness of the cat they come to call Miranda the Great, Queen of the Colosseum!

¡Hola! Soy un gran tiburón blanco. No te espantes por mis dientes filosos. Comencé la vida siendo mucho más pequeñito, ¡al igual que tú! Aprende más sobre el ciclo de mi vida desde que era una cría hasta ser el mayor depredador del mar.

Recorded ESPECIALLY for kids: The beloved tales of Mowgli the Jungle Boy.

All Creatures Great and Small. During his decades spent as a country vet in Yorkshire, James Herriot has seen huge advances in medical science, technological leaps, and a world irrevocably changed by war. Yet some things have always stayed the same - gruff farmers, hypochondriac pet owners, and animals that never do quite what you expect them to.

Norvin, a boy who closely resembles a shark, uses his talents to scare away all the swimmers at Caramel Cove, except for one female shark in love. Help!

Dive under the waves with some of the ocean's most fascinating fish. From teeth to tail, learn what makes sharks so incredible. The engaging STEM topic makes this set perfect for budding marine biologists and adventure-seekers alike. You're about to get shark shocked! This volume includes Great White Shark, Hammerhead Shark, and Mako Shark.

Listen to these true, heartwarming stories of daring animal escapes involving a pair of pigs who escaped slaughter, a cow who broke her neck and survived, a lamb born during transport and rescued by a woman, and more.

Larry Lion is a gossip and his friends teach him a positive lesson for it. Do-It-Duck finds a way to handle sadness. Brody Ant teaches us all how to think more positively, and Donald Dragon tells us how to stop worrying. Be amazed also at Frederick the Frog’s powerful carrot gun and laugh along with Molly Mouse with her classy ways. Do-It-Duck and Other Great Children’s Stories by Jay Rabbit has plenty of wisdom and fun for many of life’s situations, all packaged in fun bundles for children (and adult readers too!) to open, read and enjoy.

Arnold is a large black bear. His best friend, Louise, is a small chipmunk. But one day, Louise insists she is not Louise - she's the Great Louweezie, and she can predict the future! But when the Great Louweezie's demands begin to test Arnold's patience, the game feels much less fun. What will happen if friendship isn't in their future?