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Eine mutige Boxerdame rettet Weihnachten. Seit Melissa ihren gewalttätigen Ex-Mann verlassen hat, lebt sie in ständiger Angst. Als sie dann dem Sicherheitsexperten Lennart und seiner jungen Boxerdame Sissy begegnet, will sie instinktiv auf Abstand gehen. Zu groß ist Melissas Angst vor Nähe, und sie hat sich geschworen, ihren kleinen Sohn Andy vor jeglicher Gefahr zu schützen, koste es, was es wolle. Doch Lennart ist so ganz anders als ihr Ex und setzt sanft alles daran, sie näher kennenzulernen. Bald schon kann sie sich ihrer Gefühle für ihn kaum noch erwehren.

A brief, inspiring parable about being "stuck" and—more importantly—getting unstuck. Three people, all of whom are struggling with difficult life situations, separately and individually happen upon a tranquil pond in a small, secluded park. As they muse about their difficulties, a frog appears from the pond. Their conversations with the frog lead them to discoveries and realizations that free them from their stuck circumstances.

Ein Weihnachtsfest zum Verlieben. Die erfolgreiche Designerin Elena hat nach ihrer Scheidung nebst Rosenkrieg die Nase voll von Männern. Sie will sich von nun an ausschließlich ihrer Arbeit widmen – und außerdem anderen Menschen etwas Gutes tun. Deshalb beschließt sie, in der Vorweihnachtszeit bei einem Witwer mit zwei Kindern als Nanny einzuspringen. Mit den Kindern schließt sie sofort innige Freundschaft, und auch mit dem Vater kommt sie besser als geplant aus. Die beiden verlieben sich ineinander, doch Steffen zögert, sich nach dem Tod seiner Frau auf eine neue Beziehung einzulassen.

Eine spirituelle Geschichte für grosse und kleine Menschen aus der Überlieferung der nordamerikanischen Indianer mit Luise Sievers und der Band Cochise. Als ich die Geschichte zum erstenmal hörte, war ich den Tränen nahe. Ich hatte längst nicht alles verstanden, aber ich hatte begriffen. Ich sah mich als kleinen Mäuserich, der ein Rauschen hörte, in der Schule, im Elternhaus, auf der Arbeit, in der Kneipe nicht an diesem penetranten Rauschen vorbeikam, das hinter jeder Ecke, hinter jedem Gespräch lauerte und deutlich machte: das kann nicht alles sein - da ist mehr.

To rescue a witness… this K-9 team must face a killer and a storm. After months tracking a colleague falsely accused of a double homicide, officer Tanner Ford and his K-9 partner finally locate crime tech Mara Gilmore—but the real murderer is closing in. Now they must run into a frozen...

Für alle unverstandenen Pferde, die trotzdem immer wieder versuchen, es ihren Menschen recht zu machen. Und für alle Menschen, die das Glück haben, ihren Pferden zuhören zu können. Endlich erfüllt sich Paulines Herzenswunsch – die Elfjährige darf reiten lernen! Als Elisabeth ihrer Tochter erlaubt, Reitunterricht zu nehmen, ahnt sie nicht, dass diese Entscheidung auch für sie selbst tiefgreifende Veränderungen mit sich bringen wird.

Jakob Krakel-Krakel, Basilius Mummelpelz oder Jeremias Kugelkopf - wer hat nicht schon einmal von ihnen gehört oder gelesen. Ihre Geschichten sind von unvergleichbarer Komik, denen es jedoch auch nicht an tieferer Bedeutung fehlt.

Target of a killer Undercover Mission by Sharon Dunn Undercover on a cruise ship with her K-9 dog, Alaska State Trooper Maya Rodriguez uses herself as bait to catch a murderer. And security officer David Garrison is the only person she can trust with the truth. But with a possible serial killer...

Schauplatz der Geschichte ist ein kleiner Ort in Österreich um 1900, in dem der Landstreicher und Wilderer Pachler im Alkoholrausch seinen treuen Hund Krambambuli um eine Kiste Schnaps an den Förster verkauft und sich schließlich mit diesem in eine tödliche Feindschaft verstrickt. Der Hund ist hin- und hergerissen in Hundeliebe und Hundetreue zwischen altem und neuem Herrn und stirbt an diesem Konflikt in Qual und Pein. Eine traurige und bittere Tiergeschichte vom Feinsten, die das Herz zu Tränen rührt.

Ob die pfiffige Feldmaus Mariechen Knusperkorn vermittels einer List den eigensüchtigen Hamster Ambrosius Dauerspeck seines Wintervorrats beraubt, ob sich der Rabenvater Jakob Krakel- Kakel gelegentlich einen Seitenflug gestattet oder ob dem Chor der Frösche die Aufführung der fünften, sogenannten feuchten Sinfonie gründlich misslingt - seit dem ersten Erscheinen von Manfred Kybers "Tiergeschichten" haben sich Generationen von Lesern in seiner heiteren Tiergalerie wiedererkannt. Seine Erzählungen sind kleine Meisterwerke hintersinnigen Humors.

An anthropomorphic high fantasy, where a hero single-handedly brought an end to an age of horrors and monsters, and the animal world has recovered from the devastation since. But a rising storm threatens to consume the divided realms of the carnivores and herbivores once again. Amid the rising turmoil, a female jackrabbit has spent 10 years in search of a wolf, seeking to be taught what he fears above all else.

Ein humorvoll-romantischer Wohlfühl-Roman für alle Fans von Tommy Jaud, Beth O'Leary und Rom-Coms. »Dann meinst du das mit dem Hund wirklich ernst?«, unterbrach ihn seine Mutter. »Die bellen doch und haaren und machen Schmutz. Besorg dir lieber eine Frau!« »Davon hatten sie keine im Tierheim.« Tony wünscht sich nichts sehnlicher als einen Hund. Leider ist er Single und arbeitet in Vollzeit, weswegen ihm das Tierheim keinen vermitteln möchte. Dieses Schicksal teilt Isabelle, der man ebenfalls einen Hund verwehrt.

This laugh-out-loud novel, with its interwoven and inventive plotlines, could be called Game of Bones. In the midst of being ensnared in a devious revenge plot, Spike the Wonder Dog manages to unleash his celebrated brand of absurdist humor, shrewd social commentary, and certifiably funny grievances at human shortcomings, while romping through all manner of sexy scenarios in the rich and famous playgrounds of Palm Beach, Manhattan, and East Hampton.

A heroic dog takes a last stand against the death of her owner.

It had always been Tabby's dream to work with cats and an inheritance from her beloved nanna has finally made that a reality. Idyllic Castle Street in Whitsborough Bay couldn’t be a better place for pastry chef Tabby to open a cat café with her boyfriend, Leon. But when Leon leaves her in the lurch, the pressure mounts for Tabby. With Christmas fast approaching, she has to open the café on her own – a daunting prospect, especially when she's been hiding her health issues from the ones she loves.

While Fetus, Raul, Dag, and Basil face a perilous adversary, their fellow mice race against time, knowing that the arrival of horses and humans could disrupt their migration plans. They must reach the new home before it's too late, ensuring that every mouse, regardless of age or health, finds sanctuary in this promising land.

Manor Farm has reinvented itself as the South of England's premium petting zoo. Now, instead of a working farm, humans and beasts alike are invited (for a small fee) to come and stroke, fondle, and take rides on the farm's inhabitants. But life is not a bed of roses for the animals, in spite of what their leaders may want them to believe. Elections are rigged, the community is beset by factions, and sacred mottos are being constantly updated. The Farm is descending into chaos. What's more, a mysterious ‘illness' has started ripping through the animals, killing them one by one.

Doki: The Immigrant Dog is based on a true and heartfelt story that will resonate with all pet lovers. This book is also a tender account of the immigration story—a Venezuelan family who flees unsafe conditions, weathering dangers to walk to the Mexico-USA border. Along the way, they bring along with them Doki, the family’s dog. Woven throughout the immigration story is the love and care for animals that is shared across borders. The story also captures the struggles that the family faces while trying to reach safety and asylum.

Eve, a chimpanzee orphaned by poachers and used for experiments in a medical lab, can finally lead a new life. When she arrives at the Dayton Zoo, Kate and Marc must overcome professional differences to build a relationship with her. Forced to work together, Kate and Marc find common ground when they discover they both are the sole caregivers for their mothers.

I'm a tool. I get it. I only adopted the neighborhood stray because I thought he'd help me get the ladies. Then I come across Sylvie Collins while pretending he's my guide dog. As it turns out, her brother is blind and she finds my actions reprehensible. But I'll show her I'm a good guy, that I'm worth her time. Women love dogs, right? One dinner with me and Max and she'll fall in love.

Natalie Sinclair has dedicated her life to animal rescue. From lost dogs and cats to lab rabbits and pigs, Nat and her team of volunteers at All Creatures Great and Small will do almost anything to keep animals out of harm's way. When a freak accident results in the death of her beloved horse, and the man responsible ends up murdered, Nat is a natural suspect. Worse, she has caught the attention of the dead man's brother, whose wealth and unsavory connections run deep, including a link to a dangerous ring of criminals trafficking in wild animals.

Blessed (or cursed, depending on who you ask) with human intelligence, Sir Edgar Allan Kipling, magical talking cat extraordinaire, spends most of his time keeping his human wizard out of trouble—whether she wants him to or not. If she knew what he usually got up to, she would protest most vociferously. But sometimes a cat’s gotta do what a cat’s gotta do, and one can watch only so many soap operas before an offer of mischief and adventure is too good to turn down.

Dottie is a Dalmatian with class. She's from England and she's positively posh: She loves jazz, she loves her book club, and she loves her cheese-and-wine evenings. There's just one thing missing in her perfect life: nothing (and nobody) to make her tail wag.

A recently widowed artist’s alter ego corresponds with a pair of literate terriers whose owner’s life is unraveling. Please Write delivers a distinctive account of coping with heartbreak and loss through the power of imagination, love, and loving dogs.

Phoebe Dashwood is living the dream. She’s running her own successful vet practice, Puddleduck Vets, alongside her grandmother’s animal sanctuary. She’s also dating the gorgeous, yet slightly broken Rufus Holt, the most eligible bachelor in the New Forest. So why isn’t she blissfully happy? Both Phoebe and Rufus are consumed 24/7 by their own commitments. Their relationship is always last on the list. Phoebe juggles quirky, yet demanding clients and their pets whilst widowed Rufus is consumed by his anxieties, responsibilities of fatherhood and the unenviable tasks of being a Lord in waiting.

Koty należą do ulubionych zwierząt Japończyków, choć dawniej przypisywano im nadnaturalne zdolności: umiejętność zmiany kształtu, chodzenia na dwóch łapach, wypijania krwi swoich właścicieli, a także wyciągania zmarłych z grobów. Nic dziwnego, że po ich niejednoznaczny, intrygujący wizerunek od dawna chętnie sięgają pisarze. "Miasto kotów" to zbiór dziesięciu opowiadań autorstwa ośmiu japońskich autorów, którzy w różny sposób przedstawiają te zwierzęta: jako bohaterów baśni, groźne potwory, a nawet upiory czy projekcję niespokojnego umysłu.

Der junge Weißkopfseeadler Arvid hadert mit seiner Zukunft: Wohin soll es mit ihm gehen? Er lebt mit seinen Eltern in einer Vogelwarte in den Bergen. Zweimal am Tag dürfen sie ihren Käfig verlassen und durch die Lüfte gleiten – bei einer Vogelflugschau. Doch der Adler will wissen: "Wenn wir jeden Tag fliegen dürfen – warum flüchtet dann niemand aus der Gefangenschaft?" "Weil wir hier geschützt sind", erklärt seine Mutter. "Wir bekommen täglich Futter, und die Menschen sind gut zu uns.

It is 1965 and Cora, a deaf young woman, buys a one-way ticket to the island of St Thomas, where she discovers four dolphins held in captivity, part of an experiment led by an obsessive Dr Bloom. Drawn by a strong connection to the dolphins, untrained Cora falls in with the scientists to protect the animals. Recognising Cora's knack for communication, Bloom uses her for what will turn into one of the most fascinating experiments in modern science: an attempt to teach the dolphins human language.

When retired hockey player Jeffery "Ice" Zamboni gets shot by the woman he was about to dump, he sees the pearly gates and his late Uncle Tony. Ice is given a choice: stay with his uncle and learn how to play a harp or go help his childhood friend, Sheri McLellon, who is in danger.

Bandit’s love for everyone close to him is matched only by his unquestioning respect for Malcolm—the alpha of the Abernathy Pack. Your acceptance into the pack hinges solely on the alpha’s approval or disapproval, and the last place you want to find yourself is at odds with the pack’s fearless gatekeeper. Bandit’s autobi-dography is an endearing tale of love, dedication, and unwavering loyalty by man’s best friend, and an enemy’s worst nightmare!

There’s a handsome new guy at Runaway Farm and Keats isn’t happy about the competition. The bossy border collie wants to be Ivy’s one-and-only partner in crime-solving. Cats are unwelcome here. When a curmudgeonly cat-sitter targets Ivy with slanderous claims, however, a curious cat may be exactly what’s needed to help sort out the truth from the lies. And when a Clover Grove resident gets their final cut in her family’s new salon, Ivy needs all hands—and paws—on deck to defend the Galloway name.

Die etwas pummelige Tierärztin Eve hat die Nase voll! Genug von ihrer ständig nörgelnden Schwester, genug von der Einsamkeit und vor allem genug von Männern. Da kommt ihr eine geerbte Rinderfarm in Oklahoma gerade recht. Eve beschließt, Chicago für eine Weile zu verlassen, um die Ranch gewinnbringend zu verkaufen, doch sie hat die Rechnung ohne die taffe Vorarbeiterin Bobby gemacht. Zwischen den Frauen entbrennt ein erbitterter Kampf um das Anwesen, doch Eve muss einsehen, dass sie in Oklahoma vielleicht mehr findet, als nur das große Geld.

Während eines Aufenthalts auf der kanarischen Vulkaninsel La Gomera, den sie mit Schreiben und ausdauernden Naturbeobachtungen verbringt, wird Marica Bodrožić eines Tages gebeten, auf einen Hund aufzupassen. Innerhalb kürzester Zeit übernimmt er die Regie über ihre Tage und Wahrnehmungen. Ein überzeitliches Gespräch mit den vielen anderen Tieren ihres Lebens ist die Folge. Es entsteht eine Reflexion über Mensch und Natur, und über Angst, Verletzlichkeit und Trauer, die, einmal durchschritten, ein Hohelied des Lebens einleitet.

When Barney, a clever little dachshund, looks for a place to escape the chaos created as movers load the family's belongings into a moving truck, he discovers a box of warm laundry fresh from the dryer, and burrows himself comfortably inside it. After a refreshing snooze, he awakens to find that his makeshift doggy bed has been loaded onto the truck, and he is already on the way to Denver, Colorado. Although the rest of the family intended to follow the moving truck, when they were unable to locate Barney, they remained in Pueblo, Colorado.

Victoria Michaud has lived in Fox Crossing her entire life without encountering the fabled fox. And then, on the day of her thirtieth birthday, she spots a beautiful, golden-eyed vixen . . . right before she also recognizes Bowen Gower, the guy who made her high school years hell. So much for good luck. Victoria already has enough to deal with, between running her Junk & Disorderly antique store and refereeing her divorced, still-bickering parents.

The Search for Broken Sky is a story of unconditional love, uncompromising friendship, and unassailable loyalty between a young Native American woman, her faithful dog, and a horse of legendary intelligence, grace, and beauty. As their expedition takes them north toward Montana, they are unaware of the predator stalking them from the cover of night, and the showdown they will face on the search for Broken Sky.

He’s racing cross-country, looking for a safe place to land. She’s dreading a future that was never her choice. They both want the same thing: to leave the past behind.

Through the changing seasons, amidst a sprawling ducal country estate, ex-steelworker George Purse's role as a gamekeeper goes beyond mere employment. With determination, he safeguards the birds, nurturing them with care, even as they become targets for the wealthy elite. As the Glorious Twelfth approaches, George must orchestrate flawless hunts for the Duke and his esteemed guests, ensuring their satisfaction while fending off the persistent poachers who threaten the delicate balance of the land.

What does our nature writing say about us, and more urgently, what would it say without us? Tom Comitta investigates these questions and more in The Nature Book, a "literary supercut" that arranges writing about the natural world from three hundred works of fiction into a provocative re-envisioning of the novel. With fiction's traditional background of flora and fauna brought to the fore, people and their structures disappear, giving center stage to animals, landforms, and weather patterns—honored in their own right rather than for their ambient role in human drama.

The Nine Lives of Bianca Moon is the purr-fect blend of humorous fantasy, detective story, and ghostly fun. Set in the 1950s, in an alternate world run by cats and dogs, the action kicks off with the mysterious murder of journalist Flint Lockford on the streets of Greenwich Village.

Max's Journey is a testament to the enduring connections we share with our furry companions and the lessons they teach us about compassion, empathy, and the pursuit of happiness. It is a story that will warm your heart, bring tears to your eyes, and remind you of the profound impact that one dog's love can have on the lives of many.