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Amateur photographer Lauren Hollander narrowly escapes a kidnapping attempt—moments before a disastrous earthquake rocks her small town, destroying her store. She’s saved from the rubble by Zachery Kimball and his search and rescue K-9, Ranger. Someone is determined to get to Lauren—but who, and why? Is it tied to her brother’s criminal past? Or are the culprits after the pictures on her camera? Under Zach and Ranger’s protection, Lauren races to discover the truth behind all the attacks.

A medida que los cachorros y los niños experimentan el mundo natural, se desarrolla una profunda conexión entre ellos, basada en el amor, la lealtad y la supervivencia. Sin embargo, a medida que crecen, las diferencias entre las especies se vuelven más evidentes y los destinos de los cuatro personajes toman rumbos divergentes.

Los cazadores, liderados por el experimentado Martín Fierro, se adentran en el territorio de los yacarés con la intención de exterminarlos para proteger a las comunidades cercanas. Sin embargo, los yacarés demuestran ser astutos y feroces, poniendo en peligro la vida de los cazadores. A medida que la batalla entre humanos y animales se intensifica, se desencadena una lucha épica por la supervivencia en la selva.

Un desconocido desafía a los lugareños a participar en una competencia para ver quién tiene la rana más saltarina. Un joven llamado Jim Smiley acepta el desafío y pone todas sus esperanzas en su rana, Dan'l Webster. A medida que avanza la competencia, se revelan las estrategias ingeniosas y los giros inesperados que hacen que la historia sea divertida y entretenida.

Haunted by the death of his son in infancy and the love of his life many years later, Jake Montgomery grudgingly agrees to a form of “journal therapy” that allows him to expose and confront the sharp, insistent pain that he regularly buries with rage and scotch and television. As he writes, secrets tightly bound within him gradually unwind—first in racially segregated Ocala, Florida, in the 1950s, where his best childhood friend was a Puerto Rican jockey, then in Ireland, when a summer as a stable apprentice ushers in a new and all-consuming passion.

During an investigation into a series of homicides, FBI agent Finn McDaniel is unexpectedly attacked, and a blow to the head leaves him with amnesia. Left for dead, he’s discovered by cadaver dog Cipher and her handler, search and rescue specialist Jordyn Williams—who is also Finn’s missing sister’s best friend. As Finn and Jordyn work to recover his crucial memories, they unearth evidence that links his sister’s disappearance to the killings.

Elefanten mitten in der Großstadt, und es werden immer mehr. Was geht hier vor? Rasch muss der Bundeskanzler erkennen, dass die Tiere nicht aus dem Zoo entkommen, sondern ein Geschenk des Präsidenten von Botswana sind. 20 000 Elefanten hat er nach Deutschland geschickt, nachdem die deutsche Regierung ein Einfuhrverbot von Jagdtrophäen beschlossen und damit den armen Regionen Botswanas die Lebensgrundlage entzogen hat. »Ihr Europäer wollt uns vorschreiben, wie wir zu leben haben.

Varulvskrönikorna: Uppkomsten av det månbelysta rovdjuret Av James Rondepierre. Under månens kallt lysande sken väcks uråldriga krafter till liv. Amara har alltid känt sig annorlunda, som om hon inte riktigt hörde hemma i den lilla staden Crescent Falls. Hon plågas av drömmar som känns alltför verkliga – drömmar där hon springer genom natten, styrd av instinkter som inte är hennes egna. På sin 21-årsdag förändras allt. En oförklarlig dragning leder henne djupt in i skogen, där hon konfronteras med sitt öde.

In a world not unlike ours, the ordinary pets that dwell in homes, shelters, alleys, and barns are anything but mundane. Beneath their soft fur, bright eyes, and loyal companionship lies a celestial truth—these creatures are angels in disguise, divine watchers assigned to observe the lives of humans. They are not here simply to love, but to judge. When a person dies, their fate—heaven or hell—is influenced not only by their actions, but by the testimony of these silent guardians.

At Lake Woof, everyone has a story. Fourteen-year-old Becky lives with her emotionally abusive father, Bruce. Her mother abandoned her when she was little. Ann is still in shock over the sudden death of her college-aged son Liam. She has lost her will to live, but is tasked with caring for Liam’s Dachshund, Choco. Becky and Ann meet at the dog park, where an eclectic cast of characters sit in a gazebo and swap tales as their dogs frolic and play. Friendships develop through the healing power of storytelling, and Becky and Ann form a deep bond over their losses.

When Riley Leighton and Levi Duncan finally meet again, the chemistry between them is as hot as ever. But as much as Levi has missed Riley all these years, he still remembers the heartbreak when she left him the first time . . . Riley has spent a lifetime running from love. Now that she's home again, starting her dream job at the local pet rescue, she also has another chance to get it right with Levi. Everything Riley's wanted but thought she couldn't have is almost within reach.

Jeremy Washington couldn't be happier running his therapy program for at-risk teens. Between weekend service projects and hanging out with his faithful rescue dog, Rolo, Jeremy doesn't have time to date—which is fine with him considering the mess his early marriage turned out to be. When he meets new yoga teacher Ava Graham, Jeremy thinks the kids would really benefit from learning yoga, and Ava would be the perfect fit. Ava quickly finds herself falling in love with Jeremy's unique world, but her big heart has been taken advantage once before.

Olivia Graham isn't in a place to have a dog of her own, but her new position as a volunteer rescue driver for the local animal shelter will keep her close to her four-legged friends. When she's called to transport pets that have been misplaced by flooding, she doesn't hesitate to help, but then her aging car breaks down . . .Veterinarian Gabe Wentworth, former EMT and firefighter, is also heading to the rescue site and reluctantly agrees to pick up Olivia on the way. After a bad breakup, Gabe's embraced the hermit life.

Dogsplaining is a fast-paced, witty novel centred on the floundering marriage of Morgan and Daisy Somerville. Morgan, a former war correspondent, is eating himself into an early grave. Daisy is staging a sex strike because of her husband’s obesity. In a desperate attempt to make him lose weight, save his life, and revive her marriage, Daisy secretly buys a puppy with dramatic consequences.

The year is 1332 and the place Iceland. The cat Frode and his companion a Viking descendant begin an epic journey across perilous seas and land to find the manuscipt Landnámabók, the book of settlements and seek their history.

Man nennt ihn den Pferdeflüsterer: Tom Booker versteht es wie kein anderer, kranke und verstörte Pferde zu heilen. Die Journalistin Annie hofft, dass er ihrer Tochter Grace und deren Pferd Pilgrim helfen kann. Beide sind nach einem schweren Unfall traumatisiert. Als Annie dem Einzelgänger in Montana begegnet, spürt auch sie, wie charismatisch und anziehend er ist. Sie erkennt, dass nur die Kraft der Liebe alte Wunden heilen kann.

Clary erfährt, dass sie am nächsten Tag ins Krankenhaus soll. Diese Entscheidung der Ärzte stellt sie vor ein Problem, weil sie weiß, dass ihr Kater nicht versorgt ist. Wird es ihr bis zum Abend gelingen, jemanden zu finden, der sich um ihren Stubentiger kümmert? Oder kassiert sie nur Absagen, da das allen zu kurzfristig ist?

Paula und Peter sind schon seit Langem Kollegen. Sie ist Ärztin, er arbeitet als Jurist in der Klinikverwaltung. Ein Interesse der beiden aneinander war schon immer da. Nach einem mehrtägigen Seminar verbringen sie die letzte Nacht miteinander. Auf der Rückfahrt nach Hause kommen die beiden mit der Bahn nur bis Würzburg: Streik. Was sollen sie tun mit ihrer ungeklärten Geschichte und den unerwartet freien Tagen? Während sie Stadt und Umgebung erkunden, nähern sich die beiden einander vorsichtig. Peter hält die Ungewissheit, wie es mit ihnen weitergehen wird, nur schwer aus.

The night of the Million Dollar Grand Prix and Twin Oaks Farm’s end of season party was a night that would change Emma’s life forever–in more ways than one. As her working student position comes to an end, she once again has to make a decision about her future. A decision that just become more complicated because of an unexpected job offer from someone close to her. While this offer seems like it might be the opportunity of a lifetime, it comes with repercussions that mean more change; one of which will affect her current relationship.

The Legends are back in an even more thrilling sequel. Marquito, Sany, Amy, and Lisa, alongside their dogs Arrow, Maximus, X, and Fire will compete again for the national title. This time, the fight won't just be between them, because new handlers are also arriving.