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Horses and horse racing have been staple themes in classic Australian fiction, and feature prominently in the works of iconic authors like Henry Lawson and “Banjo” Paterson. In this collection of six stories, Rolf Boldrewood provides vivid pictures of the days when horses and horse-drawn transport were intimately involved in daily life in both city and country.

Based on the true story of a Dutch sea captain who traveled with an Indian rhinoceros called Clara across 18th century Europe, The Rhino Keeper evokes both the thrill of discovery in the archives and the wonder felt by a world in which no European had seen a living rhinoceros.

While parts of this story have been embellished to make it more engaging than the somewhat mundane reality of my life, I assure you the most important elements are true. Kingston was a real boxer dog who unknowingly became a part of my family in 2018.

Ed and Wink are two friends in search of a good time. Drugs, trespass, the odd bit of petty theft, who’s going to mind? Burlow Farm is just another place ripe for the plucking. An easy target. But the friends are about to realise they are wholly unprepared for the horrors that lie in wait both above, and below ground. Horrors that have no place in this world. Horrors that will leave them broken for the remainder of their days… should they survive.

With the death of an oppressive and overprotective husband, Janet suddenly becomes a very rich widow. Euphoric with her newfound freedom and wealth, she buys a lovely race filly, and spends a warm winter paradise at a five-star Southern hotel. She is hopeful for a new beginning and luck brings her a new love interest. But she quickly discovers life is filled with danger and pitfalls. She will have to use and sharpen her wits to save herself.

Bruiser—a seasoned guard dog recently rescued from a run-down district warehouse lot—now finds himself locked up at the county pound. After two failed adoptions, all seems lost for Bruiser, and his would-be champion, Robin Kould, is thinking about giving up his dog rescue efforts. But life is like a carnival ride. Things come around full circle, and Bruiser gets his chance to rescue those who rescued him.

In a quiet neighborhood, where secrets are whispered behind closed doors, lives Lola, a mysterious woman with a defiant look and her huge black dog. When a shocking event occurs, the story turns into a whirlpool of anger and revenge, where betrayal mixes with tears, regret with cruelty, in a merciless confrontation that reveals the true faces of everyone involved in this dangerous game.

A spirit who calls himself Dog, reincarnates into a new life while trying to retain the memories of his last life experiences as they quickly drift away. Dog thinks he is here to save a little girl, but a couple who call themselves "Babe", takes him from his mission and sends him on a new adventure with a blind Pitbull named Ruka, and a RV that looks to be falling apart. Synchronicities and destiny take over and send Dog down a path a lot of souls never return from. Can he accept his own faith with the help of a blind companion?

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.

“Hide, Maya. Don’t let the bad people find you.” Those are the last words Forest Service law enforcement officer and K-9 handler Maya Thompson ever heard her mother say. Returning to the Colorado mountains, ex-soldier Maya is no longer a scared little girl. She’s here to investigate her mother’s cold case, but fear creeps in when it comes to her personal life—things are getting serious with sheriff deputy Josh Colten.

Midnight by Rutherford Montgomery is a timeless tale of strength, courage, and the untamed beauty of the wild. The story follows Midnight, a majestic black stallion with an indomitable spirit, as he navigates the challenges of the rugged wilderness. Through breathtaking adventures and powerful encounters, Midnight's journey becomes a testament to resilience, freedom, and the bond between humans and animals.

Dog has a problem. His beautiful world is in crisis – again! Should he let events take their course, or should he interfere? This book is an invitation to see planet Earth through the eyes of Dog and Mother Nature, from the era of the dinosaurs, though times of plenty, to our current and future crises. Who’s to blame? Is it us? Is it them? This magical listen takes us on an insightful journey where individual stories from around the world blend and unfold as Dog’s intimate understanding of the big picture grows. Despite the gremlins, can humans recognise what it is really that matters?

Deep in the jungle, where life was peaceful and nature was vibrant, lived a little monkey pampered by his loving mother. But the peace was short-lived; humans invaded the jungle, turning his world upside down. Amidst fire and loss, the monkey's journey into a strange new world full of surprises began, where he meets characters who change his life forever, from the wise elder monkey to the kind circus trainer. Between adventures and challenges, the monkey tells his story, in which drama and humanity blend, discovering the meaning of freedom and love in unexpected places.

Рассказы, вошедшие в эту книгу, поведают вам о причудливом переплетении судеб людей и их четвероногих братьев меньших. Каждая история — маленький фрагмент жизни человека. и животного, порой кардинально изменивший ее. Встречи, расставания, находки, потери. Это все о преданности, верности, любви и взаимопомощи. О том, как хаски-потеряшка в новогоднюю ночь. помогла соединиться двум сердцам, белый мейн-кун ждал хозяина из армии, а раненый котенок вернул к жизни застывшую от горя женщину.

Wer bedingungslosen Gehorsam erwartet, sollte mit Widerstand rechnen. Orcatrainer Liam gerät zwischen die Zähne eines übellaunigen Orcas. Dieses Missgeschick kostet ihn beinahe das Leben und sein Job im Delfinarium Marine Paradise steht wie nie zuvor auf dem Spiel. Ist er es, der den Ruf des Parks endgültig ruiniert hat? Dann tritt auch noch diese Lucy auf den Plan und macht alles noch viel schlimmer. Marketingmanagerin Lucy soll den Ruf des Marine Paradise wiederherstellen. Doch sie hat ein Geheimnis und wenn das an die Öffentlichkeit gerät, ist ihre Karriere definitiv vorbei.

After nearly losing the election to a geriatric donkey, newly installed Mayor Delizia Miccuci can’t help but feel like the sun has finally set on the rural Italian village of Lazzarini Boscarino. Tourists only stop by to ask for directions, Nonna Amara’s cherished ristorante is long shuttered, and the town hall is disgustingly overrun with glis glis poo—even Postman Duccio has been disgraced.

A Heron speaks as if he's a human being, thinking more about everything that he sees and he tries to figure out the truth about existence.

In the dense, untamed forests of the Pacific Northwest, 1855 marked a turning point in American frontier history. Strange and terrifying events began to haunt a remote settlement: livestock slaughtered, massive footprints in the mud, and eerie howls in the night. As tension spread, whispers of a monstrous presence became impossible to ignore.

One hot fall day, schoolteacher Layla Sanford arrives at her cozy home to find she has two guests. One is a tiny, adorable Yorkie in a cable-knit sweater and a fuzzy yellow ducky hat. The other is Layla’s best friend Christine, Ducky’s beloved person and momager. Ducky, after all, is no regular dog. He’s a TikTok star with millions of followers, making up in personality and photogenic appeal what he lacks in size. Layla agrees to watch Ducky while Christine is called away for work and is quickly charmed by the miniature mutt.

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.