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Embark on a thrilling journey into the rugged wilderness of the Yukon with Jack London's timeless classic, "The Call of the Wild". Follow Buck, a domesticated dog turned wild, as he navigates the harsh landscapes, discovering his primal instincts and the indomitable spirit that connects him to the untamed heart of nature.

Nagi Hayakawa is facing an impossible choice. With only a few years left to live, should she marry the man she loves? Desperate for advice from her mother, who died years ago, she reserves a table at the Chibineko Kitchen. When she takes her first bite of the miso-marinated tofu and rice, the resident kitten meows, the air grows hazy, and she embarks on a reunion with the departed that has the potential to restore her love of life.

On the outskirts of Rainbow Town, there is an old, abandoned house. They say that if you send a letter detailing your misfortunes there, you could receive a ticket. If you bring this ticket to the house on the first day of the rainy season, you'll be granted entrance into the mysterious Rainfall Market—where you can choose to completely change your life. No one is more surprised than Serin when she receives a ticket. Lonely and with no real prospects for a future, Serin ventures to the market, determined to create a better life for herself.

With simple yet descriptive prose, this novel gives voice to Nana the cat and his owner, Satoru, as they take to the road on a journey with no other purpose than to visit three of Satoru's longtime friends. Or so Nana is led to believe. With his crooked tail - a sign of good fortune - and adventurous spirit, Nana is the perfect companion for the man who took him in as a stray. And as they travel in a silver van across Japan, with its ever-changing scenery and seasons, they will learn the true meaning of courage and gratitude, of loyalty and love.

This charming sequel introduces a new lovable cast of healing cats, from Kotetsu, a four-month-old Bengal who unleashes his boundless energy by demolishing bed linens and curtains, to tenacious and curious Shasha, who doesn’t let her small size stop her from anything, and the most lovable yet lazy cat Ms. Michiko, who is as soft and comforting as mochi.

Seven cats weave their way through their owners’ lives, climbing, comforting, nestling, and sometimes just tripping everyone up in this uplifting collection of tales by international bestselling author Hiro Arikawa. Bursting with love and warmth, The Goodbye Cat exquisitely explores the cycle of life, from birth to death—as each of the seven stories explores how, in different ways, the steadiness and devotion of a well-loved cat never lets us down.

Pets find themselves at the mercy of human decisions—some bringing joy, others sorrow. Follow the heartwarming and heartbreaking tales of cats, dogs, and even pigs as they navigate the journey from abandonment to rescue, foster care, and adoption.

Su incarico del Museo naturale di Lille, il giovane zoologo Gus parte per il nord Europa per studiarne la fauna. Prosp diventa parte integrante della vita di Gus. Nasce tra loro un rapporto fatto di gesti, di intese, di routine, persino di sorrisi, se l'apertura del becco di un pinguino si può dire un sorriso.

Viziatissimo figlio unico, il giovane Alain intrattiene un rapporto morboso e quasi telepatico con la sua bellissima gatta certosina, Saha. Una relazione che sarà in grado di mettere in crisi persino il matrimonio con Camille, la ragazza moderna dai capelli scuri, appassionata di auto veloci e appartamenti funzionali che, fin dal giorno dopo le nozze, appare all'infantile Alain come l'antitesi di tutto ciò che Saha rappresenta: purezza, bellezza senza esibizione, amore senza indiscrezione.

Reborn into the Appalachian community of Maplewood, Connelly Myers spirals into depression after the love of his life, Arlene, drowns in the river. As he wallows in sorrow, their nine-year-old Kelsey befriends a strange Angora cat named Mr. Vicious. Wilbur, the family farmhand, is the only one who realizes just how sinister the cat is. He should know sinister, after all: he's a longtime predator, targeting Connelly's beautiful daughter. But Kelsey doesn't find Mr. Vicious scary. In fact, she worships it and encourages the town's children to sell their souls for an enchanting afterlife.

In a remote seaside town outside of Tokyo, Kotoko makes her way along a seashell path, lured by whispers of an enigmatic restaurant whose kagezen, or traditional meals offered in remembrance of loved ones, promise a reunion with the departed. When a gust of wind lifts off her hat, she sees running after it a young man who looks like her recently deceased brother. But it’s not her brother; it’s Kai, the restaurant’s young chef, who returns her hat and brings her to the tiny establishment, where he introduces her to Chibi, the resident kitten.

Le lumache che vivono nel prato chiamato Paese del Dente di Leone, sotto la frondosa pianta del calicanto, sono abituate a condurre una vita lenta e silenziosa, a nascondersi dallo sguardo avido degli altri animali, e a chiamarsi tra loro semplicemente "lumaca". Una di loro, però, trova ingiusto non avere un nome, e soprattutto è curiosa di scoprire le ragioni della lentezza.

After the tragic sinking of a cargo ship, a solitary lifeboat remains bobbing on the wild, blue Pacific. The only survivors from the wreck are a 16-year-old boy named Pi, a hyena, a zebra (with a broken leg), a female orangutan - and a 450-pound Royal Bengal tiger. The scene is set for one of the most extraordinary and beloved works of fiction in recent years.

Fiona thrives on order, rules, and a color-coded calendar. Max prefers flannel shirts, spontaneous choices, and letting life (and his German Shepherd, Duke) run off-leash. Their worlds collide at the local dog park, where a series of snarky exchanges turns into something far messier—and furrier—when Fiona’s Golden Retriever, Luna, and Duke “accidentally” become parents to a litter of puppies. Forced into co-parenting, Fiona and Max face sleepless nights, chewed furniture, disastrous training sessions, and tender moments they never expected.

Sarah and Andy's story is about chance meetings and unexpected dates. Fate seems to have a funny role in their romantic adventures. Even though they faced some early mistakes, their lives connect in surprising ways. This leads to a bond that is special and full of potential. Their love story unfolds in the everyday moments of their lives. It is not about big gestures or dramatic words. Instead, it grows through simple moments of friendship and understanding. As they deal with the challenges of modern love, they find comfort and happiness in being together.

Нагоре только что вернулась из Лондона, где бросила свою галерею и рассталась с бойфрендом. У нее нет денег даже на оплату квартиры, а у родителей просить неловко — ей все-таки почти сорок лет. И подруга находит ей работу в барселонском «Нэко-кафе», которое только что открыла японка Юми. Потому что теперь Нагоре работает в котокафе, а кошек она с детства боится до смерти.

La misteriosa Clínica Kokoro se encuentra en un oscuro y escondido callejón de Kioto. Solo pueden encontrarla quienes más lo necesitan. Aquí el tratamiento que se prescribe no incluye medicamentos, sino… ¡gatos! Mientras enfrentan sus propios conflictos, descubrirán que estos compañeros felinos, con su mezcla de ternura y excentricidad, pueden ser una fuente inesperada de consuelo y sabiduría.

When search and rescue worker Hunter Shelton and his bloodhound Libby are called to a crime scene, he discovers his ex-fiancée murdered and her young daughter missing—and he's attacked. Soon, he realizes the little girl may have been taken by drug runners, and could possibly be his own child. With no one else to turn to, Hunter teams up with DEA Agent Marlee Price and her narcotics K-9, despite their rocky history. As they face escalating threats and uncover a rising body count, an old enemy from Marlee's past resurfaces.

Officer Autumn Riley and her K-9, Bear, are jolted awake in the middle of the night by an intruder—and just barely escape the shots fired their way. When rancher Jordan Clarke, who has been searching for his missing sister, gets caught in the crossfire, he becomes a target too. Is the gunman a vengeful convict that Autumn sent to jail, or is it someone linked to her mother’s unsolved murder? With the attacks against them unrelenting, they’ll have to put everything on the line—including their own lives—to take down this criminal.

Antonia lebt das Leben, von dem sie immer träumte: schicke Stadtwohnung, neuer Job in einem erfolgreichen Unternehmen — und After Work-Drinks in den angesagtesten Läden. Endlich ist sie keine Außenseiterin mehr! Dann kommt sie auch noch ihrem Chef Piet näher, in den sie seit Monaten völlig verschossen ist.