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Cartas de una gata sigue la historia de Helen y su mascota, Pussy, una gata que sorprendentemente «escribe» cartas. Desde su primera llegada a casa siendo una diminuta gatita hasta convertirse en una compañera de aventuras y confidente, Pussy no es solo una mascota, sino un miembro importante de la familia. A través de las cartas que Helen «recibe», se revelan no solo las travesuras y juegos de la gata, sino también su evolución en la vida familiar, ofreciendo un vistazo a la vida cotidiana con un toque de humor y ternura.

Lorsque débute leur vie commune, Alain et Camille sont deux amis d’enfance que tout en apparence rapproche. Mais leurs secrètes rêveries les divisent.

Der Grundelig, sein Vorbote, hat bereits das Namenlosertal eingenommen und hat es nun auf die vier Katzen abgesehen. Nur ein Mensch kann ihnen noch beistehen. Wird die Katzendame Yvi den Mann aus dem Spiegelsee überreden können, ihnen zu helfen, bevor der Weltenschmied mit seinem Hammer die Alte Welt zerschmettert?

George Orwell’s Animal Farm is a riveting allegory that unveils the perils of power and political corruption through the lens of farm animals seeking liberation. As rebellion gives way to tyranny, Orwell’s timeless masterpiece satirizes the complexities of revolution and the insidious nature of unchecked authority. A compelling and cautionary tale.

When his father has a stroke, bad-boy Kyle Worthington drags himself back to Murphy, North Carolina, where his one-time best friend accused him of starting the fire that left her scarred. Though he sees the accusation in everyone’s eyes, he’ll be there for his mother, but he has no intention of visiting his harsh, demanding father…or renewing the relationship he once had with his former best friend.

"Stories for Fun: Animals" is a delightful anthology that brings the animal kingdom to life through ten captivating tales. Each story in this collection showcases the unique personalities and extraordinary capabilities of different animals, from household pets to wild creatures. Inside, you'll meet: Ringo, a loyal Siberian husky who saves his owner's life in the wilderness. Biscuit, a comical bloodhound who helps a city boy find his place on a farm. Chiquita, an adventurous African Grey parrot who explores the world beyond her cage.

The sport of Dog Agility brings the dogs, Kissy, Kawdje, Topaz and Michael Archangelo and their families together. The book touches upon universal themes such as unconditional love of dogs, rags to riches, love of a family, pet air travel, competition, sibling rivalry, jealousy, friendship and love. Dogs act, think and feel in ways that mirror human behavior as they cope with daily life. Love for these four dogs inspire their families to try to institute worldwide pet-friendly air travel conditions.

To say Harry Stables’s life has hit a bit of a low patch lately is an understatement. In his mid-20s, he’s been kicked out of his MFA program for fighting, his ex-girlfriend turned down his spur-of-the-moment marriage proposal, and he’s spent the last ten days in his dad’s falling-down Montana fishing cabin with his dog Greta trying to find out how his mother really died when he was a baby, something his father – now dying himself of cancer – has refused to tell either him or his sister their whole lives.

Lulu’s journey begins in the unforgiving streets of Romania, where survival is not just a struggle, but a fight for life itself. Alone and afraid she’s forced to navigate a world of danger and cruelty. But fate has something else in store for her. In the depths of despair, Lulu meets Radu, a fierce and loyal street dog who becomes her first true friend. Together, they endure the harshest of trials, their bond growing stronger as they face the relentless challenges of life on the streets. But Lulu’s path is not one she must walk alone forever. When Changa enters her life, a new chapter begins.

Em O burrinho pedrês, narrativa que abre um clássico de Guimarães Rosa, Sagarana, acompanhamos a movimentada jornada de um grupo de vaqueiros a tocar uma extensa boiada do sítio do Major Saulo até o arraial, num dia de névoa e chuva. Ao longo do percurso, "causos" são contados pelos homens que integram a viagem. Também faz parte da comitiva o burrinho Sete-de-Ouros, animal já idoso que, à primeira vista, não teria muita serventia. Os acontecimentos que compõem a travessia, contudo, acabariam reservando ao animal um papel transformador.

Очень сообразительная кошечка Мурлетта нашла цветок сирени с пятью лепестками — и умудрилась загадать целых пять желаний! (Но сформулировала их не так чтобы точно… В общем, получилось как-то не очень.). Кот Феденька влюбился в кошку тайской породы Марту — да и отправился с ней из Петербурга в Таиланд. На роботе-пылесосе (да-да-да, так всё и было). А вы ещё спрашиваете: почему кошки сбегают из дома. (Но вообще не советуем терять голову. Даже от кошек редкой породы.).

Кот по имени Кот напуган: загадочное чудище ищет дракончика, которого он растит. Звери ждут беды. Многие видели жуткого врага, но не все описания совпадают. Кот и дракон бегут из дома и увлекают чудище за собой. Вместе с хитрым Капибарой и таинственным Голосом-из-леса Коту придётся защитить лес, раскрыть чужую тайну, сохранить свою, спасти дракончика, найти его маму и не пропасть самому. Как справиться, если волшебные способности исчезают, драконов запрещают, а кошмарный враг идёт по следу?

The peace and calm of Hampton Cove is brutally disturbed when celebrity chef Niklaus Skad, famous for his show Kitchen Disasters, is found cooked in his own oven. The chef wasn’t a well-liked man, and there are plenty of suspects to go around. Odelia Poole, Hampton Cove Gazette reporter and civilian consultant to the police department, teams up with Detective Chase Kingsley to catch the killer, but soon finds this proves a lot harder than she thought. Max, Odelia’s blorange tabby, would love to help out, but is faced with a cat emergency when Odelia takes in a new stray.

Blorange tabby Max and ragamuffin Dooley are on the case again. This time a world-famous reality star has been found murdered in her own bed, and it looks like the crime just might be terror-related. The Kenspeckles, stars of the well-known reality show Keeping Up with the Kenspeckles, are in town to film a new season of their show, so the case soon turns into a complete media circus, with the Kenspeckles insisting the entire investigation is filmed for their show.

Four friends and their former teacher go on vacation to spend a few weeks at the scenic Beavers Bend State Park in Southeastern Oklahoma; planning to enjoy summer before going off to college. When an unexpected accident soon forces them to be stranded in the backwoods, the group decides to walk back to the highway.

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.

Buitengewoon briljante wezens bevat een van de leukste personages die in lange tijd is bedacht: Marcellus de octopus Tova Sullivan werkt in de nachtploeg van het Sowell Bay Aquarium, waar ze de prullenbakken leegt en de vloeren dweilt. Haar man is een paar jaar geleden overleden en ruim dertig jaar eerder is hun zoon Erik op mysterieuze wijze verdwenen op een boot. Bezig blijven heeft haar altijd geholpen om met dat verlies om te gaan.

Set in 1998 Hawai'i, this nostalgic women's fiction combines the atmosphere and family dynamics of The Cliffs with the drive of a heroine working in a male dominated field in Lessons in Chemistry. The Shark House follows a marine biologist who must confront both a deadly white shark and her own haunting past in this chilling exploration of nature and self-discovery.

Master Sergeant Levi Callahan thought Zoe Stockman was the perfect lover…until she ghosted him. Figuring the only reliable companion was his loyal K-9 partner, Sky, Levi tried to forget Zoe, even after his medical discharge brought him back home. Yet home was now a place from which Zoe had practically disappeared, cutting all contact with everyone, not just him. Levi knew he would find answers only after he and Sky tracked Zoe down. The Marine just hadn’t imagined the terror Zoe had endured while he was away, or the surprise she’d been attempting to keep safe.

What starts with a subterranean steampunk train ride ends with an unforgettable flight above the atmosphere. The rogue fox Maxan is very, very far from home. He’s dodged the jaws of frenzied beasts and literal lightning bolts called by The Mind Cult in order to finish the journey he started: to reunite the mysterious Relay with the Aigaion, the monolithic spacecraft in the sky. The missing artifact itself is the reason animalkind go Astray, losing their rational minds and reverting to their primal natures.