Living Animals

In The Soul of All Living Creatures, Virga draws from his decades in veterinary practice to reveal how we can enrich our own appreciation of life, enhance our character, nurture our relationships, and deepen our grasp of spirituality. Virga discerningly illuminates basic traits shared by both humans and animals and makes animal behavior meaningful, relevant, and easy to understand.

Join Rachel Anne Ridge, author of the beloved memoir Flash, in a journey back to the pasture. As she adopts a second rescue donkey as a little brother for Flash - a miniature named Henry - she finds that walking with donkeys has surprising lessons to teach us about prayer, renewing our faith, and connecting to God in fresh ways.

Cats are disappearing and Sammy is finding some of them in neighborhood garbage cans - dead! Miss Kitty, a local psycho cat lady, blames Sammy. Meanwhile, there's something fishy going on with one of the students from Slammin' Dave's Pro Wrestling School that just opened up next door to Sammy's friend Holly.

Praise for Alice Crowley's writing: "I LOVED THE IMAGINATION OF THIS AUTHOR!" ~Satisfied Kindle Reader "FIVE STARS!" ~ Multiple Fans "Alice Crowley is one of our best living authors!" ~ G. Taylor The big, beautiful woman they've chosen... Her name's Bessie and she has always been told she was a healthy, plump corn-fed young woman. Now the Preacher has chosen her, to be the one to get initiated into his group of worshippers. And she consents to it. Now they are taking her, and she wants them to. They are using her as a vessel, and they have called upon the Beast in total human form, the ...

Are you ready to live your dream of being a homesteader in Oklahoma? If so, then you need to be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in this lifestyle. That's where our eBook, Homesteading in Oklahoma, comes in. Our comprehensive guide is designed to help you make the most of your homesteading journey in the Sooner State. From finding the ideal homestead property to building your own homestead home, we've got you covered from start to finish. In Chapter 1, we provide a thorough introduction to homesteading in Oklahoma. You'll learn what it is, why people choose to do ...

The Backyard Homestead Guide for Self-Sufficiency is the only comprehensive guide you need for homesteading to help you grow and preserve food right in your backyard while raising animals for meat, eggs, and dairy. You will also learn how you can save money while making money at the same time! Anyone can learn from this easy-to-follow guide no matter your finances, location, or experience with homesteading. Whether you’re just establishing or improving a homestead for sustainable living, using this will help you avoid making expensive rookie mistakes also.

A haunted mansion, a missing dog, and a psychic sleuth caught in the middle… Danika Dreary’s finally adulting and settling into life in Mystique, running her new-age shop and enjoying her potential romance with Ryker Van Allan. Between tarot readings and teaching her cat Sashay to select crystals, she’s finally found her groove—as long as she avoids anything ghostly. But once kooky socialite Adelaide Worthington bursts into La Casa during Danika’s date—apparently, the Universe won’t even let her finish her enchiladas in peace—wailing about her haunted mansion, Danika’s ...

When Dr. Sue MacVety encounters a murder at a housewarming party in Sweetwater Springs, she is eager to use Daisy's four-footed skills, empowering snout, and narrative to solve the crime. This cozy mystery, written from Daisy's perspective, will surely delight animal and mystery lovers alike. Enjoy a comfortable seat during this lively caper with the quirky and engaging characters of Sweetwater Springs.

Discover the joy of sustainable living and achieve self-sufficiency faster than you ever thought possible, even if you're just starting out and short on space or time! Do you dream of growing your own food, raising livestock, and living in harmony with nature? Are you tired of homesteading guides that lack actionable advice? If so, you're not alone. Many aspiring homesteaders face similar challenges. But with Mastering Homesteading with Ease, you’ll find the confidence and knowledge to begin your self-sufficiency journey today.

Arabel Jones and her pet raven, Mortimer, find adventure wherever they go. In this silly sequel to Arabel's Raven, when they take a cruise, Mortimer floats out to sea on a grand piano. When they go to the zoo, Mortimer tries to get even with three giraffes that stole his doughnuts. Even at home, there's an excitement when the rambunctious raven flies away with a priceless treasure that was buried at their local park - King Arthur sword!

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.

Recent advances in longevity science have shed light on the causes of aging and how we can intervene to help our cats live longer, healthier lives than ever before. America’s Favorite Veterinarian, Dr. Gary Richter, guides the reader through everything you can do to increase both life span and “health span” for your pet, from the kitten stage to geriatric and end-of-life care. You’ll understand how to make the best choices for your unique cat, using diagnostic tests, personalized diet and exercise plans, supplements, herbs, pharmaceuticals, and high-tech regenerative medicine.

Emmy Award - winning filmmaker, writer, and naturalist Joe Hutto has done it again. Touching the Wild is the enchanting story about one man who has lived with a herd of mule deer in the Wind River mountains of Wyoming for almost seven years. Why, you may ask, would a person choose to do such a thing? His response: how could you not? For Joe Hutto, close proximity to wild things is irresistible. In Illumination in the Flatwoods he unveiled the secret lives of the wild turkey to great critical acclaim.

„Die Bauernhoftiere“ – „WiBuKi – Wissensbuch für Kinder“Welche Mutter und welcher Vater kennt sie nicht, die vielen Fragen neugieriger Kinder: «Warum? Wieso? Wie funktioniert das? Was ist das?»Leider kennen viele Kinder heute kaum Bauernhoftiere. Es soll sogar Kinder geben, die meinen, dass alle Kühe lila gefleckt sind.

You adore your cat because you probably wish you were a little more like him. It may challenge your confidence, but facts are facts—your cat is a remarkable role model!

In 1938 the discovery of a large, unusual fish turned the scientific community on end. Dubbed a living fossil, the discovery of a coelacanth in South Africa shocked scientists around the world who thought this type of fish had died out millions of years prior during the process of evolution. Living fossils are organisms found preserved in the fossil record, which still exist in similar form today. If the core concepts of the theory of evolution presuppose change over time, then how can these living fossils exist for millions of years remaining virtually unchanged? Whether a shark, leaf, or ...

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.

Soul Cats is a book that carries with it a very special and personal mission. The dying wish of “soul cat” Max was for his human guardian to write this very book, as he passed away just a few short weeks after. Within the chapters lies a story overflowing with deep love between Max, Flix, Howy, and their human guardians. Together, their love is the prevailing force that sees them through times of significant challenges.

The globetrotting naturalists of the 18th century were the geeks of their day: innovators and explorers who lived at the intersection of science and commerce. Foremost among them was Carl Linnaeus, a radical thinker who revolutionized biology. In What Linnaeus Saw, Karen Magnuson Beil chronicles Linnaeus's life and career in readable, relatable prose.

Are you passionate about sustainable living but unsure how to start a backyard chicken flock? Do you dream of gathering fresh eggs every morning but feel overwhelmed by coop design and daily care? You’re not alone, but with the right guidance, raising chickens can be simple and rewarding. Raising Chickens for Beginners is your ultimate step-by-step guide to backyard chicken keeping—from coop design and feeding to healthcare and egg collection. It’s time to take the leap and experience the benefits of raising your own chickens!