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This prizewinning novel weaves together four animal odysseys in a poignant meditation on migration, displacement, and the inextricable human and natural worlds. In Only a Little While Here, award-winning author María Ospina evokes a sensation birders know well—the gratification to be had through close, humble observation of nature.

Virgil's Aeneid is the great masterpiece of Latin literature. Written at the beginning of the Roman Empire, it tells the exciting story of how a Trojan named Aeneas flees his burning city and goes on a quest to find a new homeland with a small fleet of refugees. The hero Aeneas encounters many monsters and opponents, undergoes many trials and temptations, survives shipwrecks and the whims of the gods. Throughout it all he is accompanied by his loyal sidekick, "faithful Achates"... My idea was this: "What if Achates was not just another Trojan, but a DOG!"

From the dog who interviews potential owners to the cat who writes Yelp reviews about her human, this hilarious and heartwarming flash fiction collection celebrates the glorious mess of life with adopted pets. Whether it’s a puppy submitting a resume ("Skills: Professional Cuddler, Amateur Sock Thief") or a shelter cat staging a protest for better treats, these 100 bite-sized stories are packed with love, laughter, and heart-tugging surprises—plus one powerful truth: adopting a pet might just be the best decision you ever make (even if they chew the evidence).

Sex. Money. Murder. Drama. Housewives… And homeless animals! All run amok in the affluent suburb of New Wellington! Tish McLean has been left high and dry, both financially and emotionally, by Brian, her husband of over 20 years. To make matters worse, Brian is about to marry the social chameleon Susan, Tish's one close unattached friend. As Tish struggles to realize her dream of opening a shelter for homeless animals—and her love with a very married veterinarian who has big problems of his own—she strips away the cubic zirconium studded underbelly of country club society.

„Fabelhafte Fabeln" ist eine kurzweilige Sammlung von scharfsinnigen Geschichten über jene Tiere, denen die Weltliteratur für gewöhnlich wenig Beachtung schenkt.

After being fired from the library, 68-year-old Jim Butterfield decides to retire and move to Oceanview Cove to fulfill his late wife's dream of living near the ocean. But Jim never expects that he will end up in the center of a murder mystery instead of reading about one. On the second day after coming to the town, his neighbor is found dead, and Jim becomes the prime suspect. Together with Ginger, a cat with extraordinary sarcastic abilities, Jim must untangle a web of secrets and lies hidden behind Oceanview Cove's colorful facade to clear his name.

Some people find themselves by running away. David found himself by drifting into the swamp. Tired of being the family scapegoat and worn thin by a lifetime of put-downs, David sets off into the depths of the southern swamp to be alone—only to discover he's never been more seen than by a stray dog who refuses to leave his side. What begins as an escape becomes an awakening as David and Buddy, his new four-legged companion, weather storms, uncover forgotten trails, and learn the rhythms of the wild bayou.

Len Howard (1894-1973) bracht de tweede helft van haar leven door in een klein, afgelegen huisje op het Engelse platteland. Daar schreef ze twee internationale bestsellers over de mezen, roodborsten, mussen en andere vogels in en rond haar huis. Voor wie er anno 2016 langsloopt, doet enkel het naambordje 'Bird Cottage' nog denken aan haar wonderlijke levensverhaal. Howard wist als meisje al dat ze niet in haar geboortedorp in Sussex zou blijven. De soirées en romantische intriges van het gegoede landleven aan het begin van de vorige eeuw stelden haar steeds weer teleur.

Library Cat – the resident cat of Edinburgh University Library – is not like other cats. He is a thinking cat. You can tell by the canny glint in his eye, his arched, disdainful whiskers and his unrelenting interest in books and piles of paper. This is Library Cat’s story. Join him on the adventures he takes when he leaves his favourite turquoise chair in the library and his favourite food (bacon-rind) behind to go out into the big, bad world. Meet his cousins Biblio Chat and Saaf Landan Tom.

Elefanten mitten in der Großstadt, und es werden immer mehr. Was geht hier vor? Rasch muss der Bundeskanzler erkennen, dass die Tiere nicht aus dem Zoo entkommen, sondern ein Geschenk des Präsidenten von Botswana sind. 20 000 Elefanten hat er nach Deutschland geschickt, nachdem die deutsche Regierung ein Einfuhrverbot von Jagdtrophäen beschlossen und damit den armen Regionen Botswanas die Lebensgrundlage entzogen hat. »Ihr Europäer wollt uns vorschreiben, wie wir zu leben haben.

Kurangaituku is the story of Hatupatu told from the perspective of the traditional 'monster', Kurangaituku, the bird woman. In the traditional story, told from the view of Hatupatu, he is out hunting and is captured by a creature that is part bird and part woman. The bird woman imprisons him in her cave in the mountains. Hatupatu eventually escapes and is pursued by Kurangaituku. He evades her when he leaps over hot springs, but Kurngaituku goes into them and dies.

Varulvskrönikorna: Uppkomsten av det månbelysta rovdjuret Av James Rondepierre. Under månens kallt lysande sken väcks uråldriga krafter till liv. Amara har alltid känt sig annorlunda, som om hon inte riktigt hörde hemma i den lilla staden Crescent Falls. Hon plågas av drömmar som känns alltför verkliga – drömmar där hon springer genom natten, styrd av instinkter som inte är hennes egna. På sin 21-årsdag förändras allt. En oförklarlig dragning leder henne djupt in i skogen, där hon konfronteras med sitt öde.

In a world not unlike ours, the ordinary pets that dwell in homes, shelters, alleys, and barns are anything but mundane. Beneath their soft fur, bright eyes, and loyal companionship lies a celestial truth—these creatures are angels in disguise, divine watchers assigned to observe the lives of humans. They are not here simply to love, but to judge. When a person dies, their fate—heaven or hell—is influenced not only by their actions, but by the testimony of these silent guardians.

At være hund hos Lise Nørgaard er en fest. At være Lise Nørgaard blandt 8 pudler er en sprudlende kilde af iagttagelser og oplevelser! "Syv små hunde og deres skæbne" består af Sorte syvlinger om syv små sorte puddelhundehvalpes fødsel og opvækst i forfatterindens hjem, samt Syv hundeskæbner, som følger de syv hundes videre skæbne hos vidt forskellige familier.

The Legends are back in an even more thrilling sequel. Marquito, Sany, Amy, and Lisa, alongside their dogs Arrow, Maximus, X, and Fire will compete again for the national title. This time, the fight won't just be between them, because new handlers are also arriving.

Fallen Petals is a story that the author has longed to tell for most of her life. It is about a young woman named Rose, who leaves a horrible home life and finds hope. Through the love of a new barn family and finding her real family, she learns how to trust again. As she leaves the hurt of her childhood behind, she discovers a faith she didn’t know she needed. Enjoy Rose’s journey. May it inspire and challenge you to not lose hope.

Dette er den sjuende historien i serien om Miss Susie med de magiske solbrillene. Miss Susie er den mest bedårende katten i hele universet. Det synes hun i hvert fall selv, selv om dem hun møter på sin vei, ikke alltid er enige. Faktisk synes de fleste at hun er spenna gæren. I denne historien forteller hun om den verste julaften i sitt liv hvor alt går galt. Hennes menneske har invitert gjester, og det er alle dem hun har blitt uvenner med i løpet av året. Til slutt blir Miss Susie nødt til å bruke all sin list for å få kastet dem ut av huset sitt.

A former military dog, a Venezuelan street mutt, and a cannibalistic Shih Tzu, who have lost their owners, escape rescue cages. Now they have to learn to survive together in a colonial Ecuadorian mountain town, bisected by winding rivers that descend to the Amazon.

Amenée d’urgence dans un refuge, la chienne Dina se méfie diablement des humains. D’allure atypique, mésadaptée, hostile envers toutes les personnes susceptibles de l’adopter, elle piaffe durant six mois dans une cage avant de rebondir chez Louise, qui dirige un magazine et n’a le temps de s’occuper ni d’un chien ni du reste de sa vie. Commence alors pour ces compagnes improbables une aventure singulière qui trans-formera l’une et l’autre.

Four years ago, former US Marshal Jackson Dean left his job after falling for a witness—who’s suddenly the target of an assassin. Now it’s up to Jackson and his K-9 partner to protect single mom Everly Lopez and her young daughter when Everly’s identity is blown. But with hired killers looking for a payday, Jackson must use all his resources to stop them from silencing Everly permanently.