books about: dog (menopausal historical impetuous)

books about: dog

books:

An Impetuous Miss

Renegade Books, 2013

When spoiled, independent Catherine Mansard discovers she cannot maintain ownership of the family estate unless she puts herself on the "Marriage Market" interesting events ensue. Can impetuous Cat maintain the propriety at which she's so often scoffed long enough to find an appropriate mate? Or will her true nature reveal itself and send her suitors running for the hills? Battles of will, a nefarious plot, badly behaved dogs, and a family ...

StrengthsFinder 2.0
Tom Rath

Gallup Press, 2007

Do you have the opportunity to do what you do best every day? Chances are, you don't. All too often, our natural talents go untapped. From the cradle to the cubicle, we devote more time to fixing our shortcomings than to developing our strengths. To help people uncover their talents, Gallup introduced the first version of its online assessment, StrengthsFinder, in 2001 which ignited a global conversation and helped millions to discover ...

Dog on It: A Chet and Bernie Mystery (Chet and Bernie Mysteries)

Atria Books, 2009

Meet Chet, the wise and lovable canine narrator of Dog on It , who works alongside Bernie, a down-on-his-luck private investigator. Chet might have flunked out of police school ("I'd been the best leaper in K-9 class, which had led to all the trouble in a way I couldn't remember exactly, although blood was involved"), but he's a detective through and through. In this, their first adventure, Chet and Bernie investigate the disappearance of ...

Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence
Sarah Young

Thomas Nelson, 2004

Uniquely inspired treasures from heaven for every day of the year by missionary Sarah Young. Jesus Calling is a devotional filled with uniquely inspired treasures from heaven for every day of the year. After many years of writing in her prayer journal, missionary Sarah Young decided to listen to God with pen in hand, writing down whatever she believed He was saying to her. It was awkward at first, but gradually her journaling changed ...

The Hangman's Companion (The Second Jim McGill Novel)

Stray Dog Press, Inc., 2010

Always a good sport, Jim McGill, the first private-eye to live in the White House, agrees to accompany his wife, the president, to London to be her escort at a dinner given by the queen—yes, the one who lives in Buckingham Palace. Problem is, he’ll have a week in England beforehand, while the president attends a G8 meeting, with nothing to do. Then a client comes to McGill, the daughter of a former Chicago cop McGill knew but didn’t like ...

Off Limits

Big Dog Books, 2013

Two years ago, Emily Burnham, had an epiphany about the shallowness of her life. And she made it her mission to become a different person…a better woman. Out from under the controlling thumb of her mother, Emily is tasting the real world for the first time. And she likes it. Nixon Caldwell has served his time in the Marine Corps, surviving two brutal tours in Afghanistan. He is back home, surrounded by what he likes best…isolation. It's ...

Down from the Mountain

JMK Press, 2009

Down from the Mountain is being hailed as one of the best Dog Stories of our time. Set in the mountains of Montana this is the story of the bravery and loyalty of Bandit, an Australian Shepherd who is raised by the wolf Sheena. A gripping adventure that will keep the pages turning. Through tears and sorrow this great dog returns to his home to be the protector of everything the Shepherd has. Bandit is an Adventure, Love Story and Action novel ...

The Hairy Dogmother

KiteReaders, 2012

Harry is a beagle with a secret. Everyone knows that dogs are man's best friend, but did you know that some dogs can grant wishes, too? Harry's a hairy fairy from his head to his knees, except that he scratches and has lots of fleas. Readers will be hooked on the fun and fast paced action of this comical rhyming tale. The Hairy Dogmother is for every little girl who has ever dreamed of being a princess.

Diary of a Menopausal Woman, 2011

This was never going to be a book. It started as me having a rant when some people/scumbags broke into my car and then it developed into a diary of a menopausal woman. Although life can sometimes feel like shit, if you laugh in the places where you would ordinarily cry, it’s not too bad and although I am skint, and on the bones of me arse, I am rich in ways that money just can’t buy.

Never Buried (Leigh Koslow Mystery Series, Book 1)

Edie Claire, 2010

"A funny, fast-paced, clever, and unusual mystery that will have readers clamoring for more. Sheer delight." --Carolyn Hart "A thoroughly delightful debut. Bright, breezy, and witty. I couldn't put it down."--Tamar Myers The truth about what happened in 1949 went to Paul Fischer's grave... Too bad his body didn't! Advertising copywriter Leigh Koslow doesn't pack heat--just a few extra pounds. And she doesn't go looking for trouble. When she ...

The Marriage List: full-length sweet historical romance

Barking Dog Press, 2009

Praise for The Marriage List "The characters and their emotions are drawn amazingly well, and the story packs quite an emotional punch." 4 1/2 Stars Top Pick! *Reviewers' Choice Nominee* ~ Robin Taylor, Romantic Times BookClub "THE MARRIAGE LIST is an extraordinarily entertaining read....I wholeheartedly recommend that THE MARRIAGE LIST be placed on the very top of your list of "books to buy." 5 Stars *Reviewers' Choice Award* ~ Donna ...

Elvis Has Not Left the Building, 2010

It's tough being the King. Which is why in 1977 Elvis faked his own death and endured massive facial reconstruction surgery, and disappeared from the limelight to live a normal life as the unassuming Aaron King. Unfortunately, leaving fame behind also meant leaving his fortune behind, too, and now Elvis finds himself broke and living in near poverty in a small apartment in Los Angeles. Luckily for him, it turns out he's a pretty good private ...

Love You Forever
Robert Munsch

Firefly Books, 1995

A young woman holds her newborn son And looks at him lovingly. Softly she sings to him: "I'll love you forever I'll like you for always As long as I'm living My baby you'll be." So begins the story that has touched the hearts of millions worldwide. Since publication in l986, Love You Forever has sold more than 15 million copies in paperback and the regular hardcover edition (as well as hundreds of thousands of copies in Spanish and ...

Trident K9 Warriors: My Tale From the Training Ground to the Battlefield with Elite Navy SEAL Canines
Michael Ritland, Gary Brozek

St. Martin's Press, 2013

As Seen on "60 Minutes"! As a Navy SEAL during a combat deployment in Iraq, Mike Ritland saw a military working dog in action and instantly knew he’d found his true calling. Ritland started his own company training and supplying dogs for the SEAL teams, U.S. Government, and Department of Defense. He knew that fewer than 1 percent of all working dogs had what it takes to contribute to the success of our nation’s elite combat units, and ...

Gone Girl: A Novel
Gillian Flynn

Crown, 2012

Marriage can be a real killer. One of the most critically acclaimed suspense writers of our time, New York Times bestseller Gillian Flynn takes that statement to its darkest place in this unputdownable masterpiece about a marriage gone terribly, terribly wrong. The Chicago Tribune proclaimed that her work “draws you in and keeps you reading with the force of a pure but nasty addiction.” Gone Girl ’s toxic mix of sharp-edged ...

The Tales of Big and Little: Doom of the Three Stones (Tell Me A Story Bedtime Stories for Kids)

Cantonfield Publishing, 2011

For Ages 6 to Adult. No illustrations or frills, just pure, awesome story! Your kids will love you for it! About The Tales of Big and Little - Part One: Doom of the Three Stones... Big and Little are two dogs who love cheese. They would never have imagined that this love would take them to another world, to do battle with the ferocious feline, Shirlee, and his army of animated Pizza Crusts! Follow Big and Little as they try to foil ...

My Cat, My Dog

Xist Publishing, 2013

Featuring full-color, full-screen images with Kindle Text Pop-Up A child compares pets in this silly look at cats and dogs. "My cat can sleep. My dog can sleep. My can can sleep on top of my dog." Simple sentences and whimsical illustrations are ideal for toddlers, preschoolers, and beginning readers.

The One and Only Ivan
Katherine Applegate

HarperCollins, 2012

Ivan is an easygoing gorilla. Living at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade, he has grown accustomed to humans watching him through the glass walls of his domain. He rarely misses his life in the jungle. In fact, he hardly ever thinks about it at all. Instead, Ivan thinks about TV shows he’s seen and about his friends Stella, an elderly elephant, and Bob, a stray dog. But mostly Ivan thinks about art and how to capture the taste of a ...

A Dance with Dragons (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 5)
George R.R. Martin

Bantam, 2011

In the aftermath of a colossal battle, the future of the Seven Kingdoms hangs in the balance once again--beset by newly emerging threats from every direction. In the east, Daenerys Targaryen, the last scion of House Targaryen, rules with her three dragons as queen of a city built on dust and death. But Daenerys has three times three thousand enemies, and many have set out to find her. Yet, as they gather, one young man embarks upon his own quest ...

A Fistful of Collars: A Chet and Bernie Mystery (Chet and Bernie Mysteries)

Atria Books, 2012

Everyone’s favorite detective team returns in a new adventure as canine narrator Chet and his human partner P.I. Bernie Little find that Hollywood has gone to the dogs. Hoping to bring some Tinseltown money to the Valley, the mayor lures a movie studio to town to shoot their next production, a big-budget Western in the classic tradition. The star is none other than ruggedly handsome—and notoriously badly behaved—Thad Perry. When the ...