Dog Science

Fewer postings could be worse for Commissar Bastun Hasp than the Savlar Chem-Dogs, penal legion dregs that are far from the shining soldiers of the Imperium he had hoped to lead. Hasp is ordered to lead a kill team of these imperfect tools through enemy-infested territory to secure vital intelligence. The catch? It lies within a former Imperial bastion now fortified by the ork Waaagh! that sacked it. All the commissar and his Chem-Dogs have to do is survive the doomed counter-offensive… that is, if they don't kill each other first.

In the cold void of the Belt, one man and his AI dogs stand against the stars—and an empire that wants to "harmonize" humanity out of existence. When unknown ships destroy a lone miner's rig and send a dying warning to Mike Stone, the quiet shepherd of drill-bots knows the solar system just changed forever. The Thrang have arrived—rigid, insectoid conquerors who impose perfect order on chaotic worlds. Earth falls fast. Mars follows. The Belt? It's next.

Why do dogs bark? Do they get lonely? These questions and more are answered in this fun and engaging book for young listeners.

Harlow Bevans was a changeling mermaid working as a diving consultant for the Earthen Conclave. Then he came along. Charybdis. A serial killer who possessed her body and wrecked her mind. Now she's an inmate - patient - at Edelweiss Mental Institution. When a haunting song lures her to the scene of a brutal murder, the calm of the past few months is shattered. A fellow patient is dead, and Harlow is caught standing over his body.

Whether you are training a new puppy, considering adopting a dog, researching dog breeds, or simply curious about your own dog's happiness and behavior, Wag has all the answers - and then some. Respected dog trainer and social psychologist Zazie Todd demystifies the inner life of canines and shares recommendations from leading veterinarians, researchers, and trainers to help you cultivate a rewarding and respectful relationship with your dog - which offers many benefits for you, your family, and your four-legged friend.

Steve Mann knows dogs. His incredible ability to understand dogs quickly has earned Steve the gratitude of more than 100,000 dogs and their owners everywhere, including a host of celebrities. Easy Peasy Doggy Squeezy provides solutions to hundreds of dog-training problems, including socialising, excessive barking and recall. Steve passes on his wisdom gained from working with thousands of dogs throughout his career. He teaches owners how to work out what kind of pet carer they are and what techniques will work best with their pup.

A twelve-year-old girl discovers an orchard where trees hum with memory—and the only one who can hear their pain is her anxious rescue dog. When Mira arrives at her late grandmother’s overgrown Applethorn Orchard, she feels like a stranger in a forgotten world. But Scout, the scarred, quiet dog who refuses to leave the porch, senses what she cannot: a sickness spreading beneath the soil. As the trees’ melodic hums turn to dissonant shrieks, Mira learns to listen.

The New York Times bestselling authors of The Genius of Dogs take us into their “Puppy Kindergarten” at Duke University, a center to study how puppies develop, to show us what goes in to raising a great dog. Don’t miss Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods in Netflix’s film Inside the Mind of a...

The Sun gives life to our planet, but it also produces some amazing phenomena. From sun dogs and green flash to solar flares and sunspots, The Science Behind Wonders of the Sun looks at some of these phenomena, explaining how and why they occur.

Packed with everything you need to know to raise and care for your dog the pack leader’s way, this audiobook is based on the revolutionary teachings of the Mexican-American “Leader of the Pack” Cesar Millan and the Austrian zoologist Konrad Lorenz, also known as “The Father of Pack Leadership”, contained in the first three volumes of The Pack Leader Training Series by Al Parr.

In a nation that breeds control through obedience and loyalty, rebellion begins with a woman who refuses to be claimed. Olivia Smith has escaped the Nation–but not with her children. Betrayed by the man she trusted, and haunted by the one she left behind, Olivia’s love for Ethan fractures under the weight of loss and rage. Her husband, Thomas, has disappeared into the shadows with their children, and he’s not just hiding them. He’s using them.

Did you know that in medieval times dogs were known to have accompanied their masters into battle wearing suits of armour? Or that cows from different regions moo in different accents? Were you aware that the courtship dance of some seahorses can last eight hours? Or that an albatross flies much further in a lifetime than the Apollo astronauts did on their moon missions? In this collection, narrators Jason Zenobia, Charles King and Lawrence Keefe talk us through over 1,000 facts about birds, cats, dogs, fish, horses, insects, lizards, sharks, snakes and spiders.

In this fascinating exploration of the changing status of dogs and cats in society, pet lover and award-winning journalist David Grimm explores the rich and surprising history of our favorite companion animals. He treks the long and often torturous path from their wild origins to their dark days in the middle ages to their current standing as the most valued animals on Earth. For pet lovers or anyone interested in how we decide who gets to be a “person” in today’s world, Citizen Canine is a must-have. It is a pet tale like no other.

Join some cuddly puppies for a collection of sayings from the Buddha. The verses, taken from the Dhammapada, were written centuries ago, but today, they offer insight for all of life's basic struggles. Meditate along with the verses to gain a greater understanding of you, your life, and your purpose. Find the meaning of truth in these verses and how to find it in the world around you. Let your inner Zen puppy guide you to enlightenment.

Nurture your child’s curious and inquiring mind, and learn a little something yourself too! Does your child love spouting out interesting facts they learned in school? Children’s brains are like sponges, soaking up as much information as they can about anything they see or hear about. And they’re always excited to share these with you, even if you may not be enthusiastic about the topic. If you want to encourage your child’s curiosity and keep them entertained, a book of facts comes in handy.

Essential Oils for Dogs is the ultimate guidebook to using nature's own medicine to provide natural remedies for your dog, from a young puppy to elderly care. Even if you've never used essential oils for pets before or even used them for yourself or for aromatherapy, this audiobook provides all of the information you need in order to start practicing more natural dog care. Essential oils have a soothing and calming effect on the pet, keeping your four-legged friends happy and healthy.

This is a memoir of a woman who took solo journeys to conduct an explorative, observational research study in India with elephants, horses, goats, and dogs using specific Animal Energy Therapy techniques such as sound, touch and smell. In her story telling style, the author speaks about several individual animals that she worked with and closely observed during a length of time. Her interests lie in the integration of Animal Energy Therapy and the affects of individualized therapy for each, with regards to behavioral anxieties and traumas.