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The Akita, also known as the Akita Inu, is an ancient spitz breed that is known worldwide for its loyalty and steadfast nature. Akitas have been used for several different purposes throughout the centuries, including hunting, military work, search and rescue, and show-ring work. In 1931, the breed was named a national monument of Japan. These large, powerful dogs tend to be aloof with strangers but are exceptionally affectionate and loyal towards their family members.

Featuring a foreword by visionary filmmaker and philanthropist Adam McKay, Facing the Climate Emergency takes a deep dive into why disruptive grassroots activism is the fastest, most cost-effective path to transformative change. Whether you're drawn to the front lines of high-stakes, non-violent direct action, or prefer to play a supporting role, this guide will help you combat the forces of climate denial and discover your own power in the face of the greatest planetary crisis.

Authors and experienced Maltese owners Jordon Pogorzelski and Coral Drake teamed up with six top Maltese breeders to create this go-to guidebook that covers everything a new owner needs to know about the Maltese breed. In The Complete Guide to the Maltese, you’ll learn everything you need to know to raise a happy and healthy Maltese from puppy to old age. If you have recently adopted a Maltese, these lines will teach you how to deal with any past traumas they may have experienced and help them adapt to a safe and happy life in their new home.

For the last several decades, Western churches have focused the bulk of their resources on the early stages of discipleship - children’s Sunday school, youth group, college ministry. While these are all important, we have neglected the spiritual growth of those in the second half of life. In fact, an outside observer might think that after the growth of the college years, the goal is simply to coast through the rest of your Christian life.

Are you thinking about getting a new Bichon Puppy? Or have you recently rescued a dog that is part, or full Bichon? The Complete Guide to the Bichon Frise is your go-to guide for everthing you need to know to prepare to successful raise and train a happy, healthy Bichon from puppy to old-age. The Bichon Frise is a hypoallergenic family dog with a huge personality packed into a small body. These dogs have a sense of humor, love to joke around, but also can’t wait to snuggle. While there is little variance in the breeds look, each dog has a unique personality.

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In the minutes of this guidebook, you will discover the fascinating world of the Treeing Walker Coonhound, from puppyhood to senior citizen. This book shares firsthand experiences and stories of what happens when you add a Treeing Walker Coonhound to your family. You will learn such things as how to select your Treeing Walker Coonhound, how to train it, and what to feed it. This hound dog will rock your world!

Written by experienced Chessie owner and author Karen Harris, this truly is a complete guide to owning a Chesapeake Bay Retriever! Containing answers to all the questions you have (and many you probably haven’t even known to ask), this book covers everything from selecting the right Chessie for your family to caring for your senior Chessie in their golden years.

Learn what it’s really like to live with an Australian Shepherd directly through this collection of 48 stories from experienced Aussie owners. This audiobook isn’t meant to be a general guide for raising an Australian Shepherd. Instead, it’s an in-depth look at what it really means to own an Aussie. By interviewing hundreds of Australian Shepherd owners we learned through their stories what it is really like to live with an Aussie.

Whether you’re an experienced owner or considering bringing a whoodle into your home for the first time, this book will guide you through any questions you may have. Learn all the ins and outs of this crossbreed and why its popularity is on the rise. Discover how they interact with each other and their owners and the importance of proper nutrition when it comes to the well-being of your dog. Learn the basics of care and the proper way to puppy-proof your home, both indoor and out, to keep your whoodle safe from harm.

In The Complete Guide to Puggles, you’ll find everything you need to know about this unique breed to prepare yourself and your household for a new member of the family. This book will guide you through every step of owning a puggle from puppy-proofing your home and potty training your puppy, to caring for it through old age, and so much more.

Poochons are one of the 10 most popular designer dogs today, and here, at last, is a book that does them justice! They are praised for their loyal, playful, and cuddly personality, even into their golden years. Their loving nature makes them the ideal pet for first-time and veteran pet owners. This book will enrich you and your dog’s life together and will help you to care for him from day one.

The Complete Guide to the Shih-Poo is a comprehensive guide that will help new owners navigate the ins and outs of owning this unique and wonderful cross-breed. Be prepared for everything you’ll encounter throughout your Shih-Poo’s life, from their first car ride home all the way until their senior years.

The Complete Guide to Miniature Pinschers is a comprehensive guidebook to all things Miniature Pinscher. Although this book contains detailed instructions for training your new canine companion, it is so much more than a simple training manual. This audio is packed with knowledge concerning the history, temperament, and behavioral traits of Miniature Pinschers as well as their physical health and well-being. Learn all about this courageous canine, including such wide-ranging subjects as:

The Yorkipoo may be small, but don’t let that fool you. This pint-sized pooch packs a punch in the personality department. A cross between the Yorkshire Terrier and the Miniature Poodle, the Yorkipoo is intelligent, affectionate, playful and gentle – an excellent companion for all! Perfect for apartment living or expansive country life, these dogs can adapt to live just about anywhere as long as they have a warm place to call home and a loving companion.

The Complete Guide to Basset Hounds is a treasure trove of information about this distinctive breed of hound dog. Everything you need to help ensure that your friendly basset hound pup develops into a well-behaved, healthy, and confident canine companion can be heard in this audiobook. From your first search for a breeder to your precious pooch’s senior years, the indispensable knowledge compiled within will have you listening to this extensive guidebook over and over again. This comprehensive book covers nearly every aspect of raising a basset hound.

A strong gut feeling led Manuela to volunteer at an Ayahuasca Healing Resort in the Amazon rain forest. Within a few weeks, she leaves her home in Mallorca to travel to Peru. The plan was to interpret for foreigners and shamans before and after ceremonies and learn from shamans and visitors. She ended up staying three months and participating during 19 ceremonies herself.

Curses! is a collection of 10 bewitching tales found by a literary-minded dragon to share with you and your children. Snuggle with your favorite blanket and listen to stories about a princess turned into a dragon, a boy turned into a stag, clever cats that may not be exactly what they appear, and more enchanted castles than you can shake a stick at.

For more than 29 years, I was an extremely picky eater. My parents were told, year after year, I would just “grow out of it”. Except, I didn’t. I remember when I was little, sitting at the kitchen table with my Mom, who would say, “Please just take one little bite!” I so badly wanted to, but I just couldn’t, and both of us wound up so frustrated and upset.

If you’re considering purchasing or adopting a papillon, this audiobook provides you with all the information you need to make an informed decision on whether this is the right breed for you. If you already own a papillon, you will learn about what it takes to be the best pet parent you can be. You’ll learn about the origins of the breed and their history as the companions of European royalty.