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1	Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog more books like this by John Grogan add to wishlist Grogan's #1 "New York Times"-bestselling chronicle of his life with his wildly neurotic Labrador retriever is now a major motion picture from Fox 2000, starring Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston, scheduled for theatrical release on Christmas Day. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog more books like this by Ted Kerasote add to wishlist Using the latest in wolf research and exploring issues of animal consciousness, leadership, and the origins of the human-dog relationship, Kerasote takes readers on the journey shared with a dog he found in a Utah desert. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Rescuing Sprite: A Dog Lover's Story of Joy and Anguish more books like this by Mark R Levin add to wishlist Although Mark Levin is known as a constitutional lawyer and a nationally syndicated broadcaster, he is, first and foremost, a dog lover. In 1998, he and his family welcomed a half-Border Collie/half-Cocker Spaniel they named Pepsi into their lives. Six years later, his wife and son persuaded him to adopt a dog from the local shelter, a Spaniel mix ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Chosen by a Horse more books like this by Susan Richards add to wishlist A lonely woman who's had a difficult life agrees to take care of a skeletal racehorse rescued by the SPCA. Susan Richards already owns three horses, but it is with Lay Me Down that she forges a special, healing relationship that alters her life. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Other End of the Leash more books like this by Patricia B McConnell, PH.D. add to wishlist Noted dog expert McConnell meditates on the intricacies of the human-dog relationship, offering tips on communication, true stories, a little science, and a wealth of photographs--of dogs and their owners, naturally. see all copies from $3.68! new only from $3.68! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Life of Pi more books like this by Yann Martel add to wishlist Pi, the precocious animal-loving son of an Indian zookeeper, loses his family in a shipwreck en route to North America--and is left alone in a lifeboat with a man-eating Bengal tiger named Richard Parker, with whom he manages (thanks to his zoo background) to strike up an ingenious truce. When they finally reach land and the tiger disappears, Pi ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	The Horse Boy: A Father's Quest to Heal His Son more books like this by Rupert Isaacson add to wishlist After his son Rowan is diagnosed with autism, Isaacson, a lifelong horseman, takes Rowan to Mongolia, the one place in the world where horses and shamanic healing intersect. This is the dramatic and heartwarming story of that impossible adventure. see all copies from $4.08! new only from $13.16! \| first editions \| SVS
8	For the Love of a Dog: Understanding Emotion in You and Your Best Friend more books like this by Patricia B McConnell, PH.D. add to wishlist In this remarkable new book about emotions in dogs and in people, McConnell suggests that one of the reasons humans love dogs so much is that they express emotions in ways similar to humans. McConnell teaches both beginning dog owners and experienced dog lovers how to read the more subtle expressions hidden behind fuzzy faces and floppy ears. see all copies from $3.73! new only from $9.56! \| SVS
9	Wesley the Owl: The Remarkable Love Story of an Owl and His Girl more books like this by Stacey O'Brien add to wishlist Written with the same heartwarming sentiment that made the memoir "Marley & Me" a runaway bestseller, biologist and owl expert O'Brien chronicles her rescue of an adorable, abandoned baby barn owl--and their astonishing and unprecedented 19-year life together. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
10	The Border Trilogy: All the Pretty Horses, the Crossing, Cities of the Plain more books like this by Cormac McCarthy add to wishlist (Book Jacket Status: Jacketed) Available together in one volume for the first time, the three novels of Cormac McCarthy's award-winning and bestselling "Border Trilogy "constitute a genuine American epic. Beginning with "All the Pretty Horses" and continuing through "The Crossing" and "Cities of the Plain," McCarthy chronicles the lives of two ... see all copies from $19.01! new only from $19.01! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	A Good Dog: The Story of Orson, Who Changed My Life more books like this by Jon Katz add to wishlist In this gripping and deeply touching book, bestselling author Katz tells the story of his lifetime dog, Orson: a beautiful border collie--intense, smart, crazy, and unforgettable. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.94! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Alex & Me: How a Scientist and a Parrot Discovered a Hidden World of Animal Intelligence--And Formed a Deep Bond in the Process more books like this by Irene M Pepperberg add to wishlist From Alex's first words to his sudden death, "Alex & Me" tells the story of a delightful and mischievous parrot who rocked the scientific establishment. Yet his real story can't be found in any science journal--the story of a relationship, with its affection, jealousy, and lifelong rewards. 8-page photo insert. see all copies from $4.79! new only from $8.34! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	A Dog's Life: The Autobiography of a Stray more books like this by Ann M Martin add to wishlist Squirrel and her brother Bone begin their lives in a toolshed behind someone's summer house. Their mother nurtures them and teaches them the many skills they will need to survive as stray dogs. But when their mother is taken from them suddenly and too soon, the puppies are forced to make their own way in the world, facing humans both gentle and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.98! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Ivy and Bean Bound to Be Bad more books like this by Annie Barrows, Sophie Blackall (Illustrator) add to wishlist Ivy and Bean decide they are going to be the best kids in town. They are going to be nice, they are going to be sweet, they're going to be kind and generous and pure of heart but as usual, they end up in trouble! see all copies from $2.44! new only from $2.51! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15	Traveller more books like this by Adams add to wishlist This ironic, revisionist view of the Civil War is seen through the eyes of Robert E. Lee's horse, Traveller. Told in a series of monologues directed at a tomcat, his story depicts battles, retreats and casualties. But Traveller's idealization of his rider does not allow him to recognize or even understand defeat. Richard Adams has written ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $36.99! \| signed copies \| first editions
16 view cover	The World Without Us more books like this by Alan Weisman add to wishlist Weisman, an award-winning journalist, offers readers a penetrating--and sometimes terrifying--take on how the planet would respond without the relentless pressure of the human presence. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.60! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Good Good Pig: The Extraordinary Life of Christopher Hogwood more books like this by S Montgomery add to wishlist This charming memoir chronicles Montgomery's touching friendship with a generous soul, who just so happens to be a pig, and the valuable lessons she learns about family, community, and the pleasures of the sweet, green Earth. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.24! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Dog Year: Twelve Months, Four Dogs, and Me more books like this by Jon Katz add to wishlist The author of such books as GEEKS, VIRTUOUS REALITY, and RUNNING TO THE MOUNTAIN reflects on his relationships with his four beloved dogs. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.73! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	The Lumby Lines more books like this by Gail Fraser add to wishlist What Garrison Keillor did for Lake Wobegon, Fraser does for Lumby in this delightfully touching new novel. Lumby is a one-moose town in the Pacific Northwest, where pigs literally fly, a dog runs for mayor (and wins!), and Sheriff Dixon keeps a gentle watch over all the quirky goings-on. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.09! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Crossing more books like this by Cormac McCarthy add to wishlist This second volume of Cormac McCarthy's famed Border Trilogy is set in the 1940s and tells the story of 16-year-old Billy Parham and his obsessive quest to return to Mexico a pregnant she-wolf he has trapped. He leaves New Mexico, setting off on his own, and in the course of this perilous (and doomed) journey he becomes far older than his years. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.23! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul more books like this by Jack Canfield, Carol Kline, Mark Victor Hansen add to wishlist Like the bestselling "Chicken Soup for the Soul" books, animals brings out the goodness, humanity, and optimism in people and speak directly to their souls. A must-have for pet owners and animal lovers everywhere, this joyous, inspiring, and entertaining collection of stories demonstrates the unique bonds between animals and the people whose lives ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.39! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Old Yeller more books like this by Fred Gipson add to wishlist A faithful dog named Old Yeller helps a boy named Travis and his family survive life on the Texas frontier. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.68! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	The Tao of Equus: A Woman's Journey of Healing and Transformation Through the Way of the Horse more books like this by Linda Kohanov add to wishlist Equine therapy pivots on the special bond between humans and horses that can elicit remarkable changes in traumatized or unhappy people. In this descriptive account, Kohanov discusses the nature of this bond using science, mythology, and first hand experience. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.56! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Bones Would Rain from the Sky: Deepening Our Relationships with Dogs more books like this by Suzanne Clothier add to wishlist Some dogs simply do not respond to conventional dog training and, although they may be lovable and sweet, can also create problems for their human guardians. Suzanne Clothier takes a novel approach to dog training and recommends creating a primitive, yet effective, level of communication with animal companions. Where some dogs are happy to follow ... see all copies from $2.49! new only from $7.40! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	The Tale of Briar Bank: The Cottage Tales of Beatrix Potter more books like this by Susan Wittig Albert add to wishlist Near Sawrey, the seat of Miss Beatrix Potter's country home, has been abuzz since Mr. Wickstead had met his death under a tree limb. Many believe it had to do with a treasure he had dug up. And only Pickles, his dog, knows what had happened. see all copies from $2.21! new only from $4.16! \| SVS

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