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Approximately 200,000 years ago, as modern humans began to radiate out from their evolutionary birthplace in Africa, Neanderthals were already thriving in Europe - descendants of a much earlier migration of the African genus Homo. But when modern humans eventually made their way to Europe 45,000 years ago, Neanderthals suddenly vanished.

Jonathan Cranston is no ordinary vet. In addition to his day job in the Gloucestershire countryside treating cows, dogs, pigs and cats, he's also worked with an astonishing range of species around the world, including crocodiles, rhinos and pandas. In this charming collection he introduces us to some of his favourite patients, ranging from beloved family pets through to magnificent creatures of the wild. Whether microchipping armadillos, anaesthetising giraffes or birthing a calf, Jonathan's love for his work and the entire animal kingdom is infectious.

Through abundant stories and case studies, the authors reveal how canine nature manifests itself in various behaviors, some potentially disruptive to domestic accord, and show how in addressing these behaviors you can strengthen the bond with your dog as well as keep the peace. The promise of this book is that, especially in an ever-accelerating world filled with digital distractions, you can learn from your dog's example how to live in the moment, thereby enriching your life immeasurably.

What the Animals Taught Me is a collection of stories about rescued farm animals in a shelter in Sonoma County, California, and what these animals can teach us. Each story illuminates how animals can help us see and embrace others as they truly are and reconnect us with the natural world. A deeply inspiring collection, What the Animals Taught Me awakens our hearts and reminds us that our best life teachers sometimes come covered in fur.

One day, at the age of 31, Susan Richards realized that she was an alcoholic. She wrote it down in her journal, struck by the fact that it had taken nine years of waking up hung-over to name her illness. What had changed? Susan had a new horse, a spirited Morgan named Georgia, and, as she says, "It had something to do with Georgia.

Do you know the most important game your Labrador Retriever needs to know and how to teach it? Do you know what vaccines your dog needs and at what age? Are you still not able to get your pooch’s attention like you want? This is a comprehensive no fluff training guide that will teach you everything you need to know to make sure your playful, energetic puppy grows into a happy, healthy and obedient companion. All the questions a Labrador owner will tend to have (and many they don't) will be answered in this book.

Allen, a former police officer who became with his wife Linda, an award-winning animal book author, received shocking news. Although only in his mid-fifties, he had two potentially fatal health issues – a brain aneurysm, which could rupture at any time, and a blood clot aimed at his heart. Leaf, his newly adopted canine family member, proved that at some level he understood and wanted to help with the dire situation. This audiobook includes a strange but true example of animal cognition that leaves readers pondering, "What do dogs really know?"

You will discover all the proven insider beagle secrets you’ll need to have the very best experience with your beagle. The beagle breed is very unique, as is about to be revealed. Everything is covered from beagle history, finding the best beagle for you, beagle puppies, how to pick the best and avoid the worst! Beagle care and keeping your beagle healthy, ensuring great behavior, is all covered. Importantly, beagle life stages are all covered from puppies to adolescence, training, to adulthood.

Spanning the entire life and afterlife of her dog, Brio, including his last days and his messages to the author after he passed on, this audiobook explores Mannes' investigations into the spiritual life of animals, offering a new understanding of the unbreakable bond between humans and animals. Mannes invites listeners to move beyond the owner-pet relationship and shows us how to see animals as thinking, feeling, spiritual beings whose connections with us extend far beyond life and death.

The heartwarming story of Barrie, the stray puppy rescued from the rubble in Syria by former soldier Sean Laidlaw. Barrie was rescued from the rubble by bomb disposal expert and former soldier Sean Laidlaw. He gradually gained her trust, and they soon became inseparable. When Sean's contract to Syria was not renewed and he could not return to her, he raised the funds to bring her home with him. The two created an incredible bond in their three months together, and they were reunited in emotional scenes in early November.

Hope . . . From the Heart of Horses explores and celebrates the relationship and bond possible between horses and humans. Each chapter offers a life lesson about trusting one's instincts, honestly addressing emotions, achieving clarity in communications, and releasing negative thoughts. Because survival depends on being highly tuned to the thoughts and feelings of others, horses sense human intentions rather than what a person offers in facial expressions, which creates a remarkable effect on the relationship between these two distinctly different species.

K-9 search and rescue handler Jamie Flint and her team - both human and canine - are called in when a group vanishes during a dogsledding expedition for battered women in the Mahoosuc Mountains of Maine. When it's learned a rogue gunman was involved in the disappearance, authorities look to the abusive partners of the women now lost for answers. Meanwhile, a voice from Jamie's past begins to haunt her, echoing the words of the shooter now in pursuit of a target Jamie alone can save.

The definitive guide to feeding your dog a balanced, nutritious, and home-cooked raw diet - from the founder of a natural pets product company with over 30 years of experience. Many people want to prepare their dog’s meals at home, but feel it is too complex. Raw and Natural Nutrition for Dogs provides a road map to the essentials of canine nutrition, written in easy-to-understand language.

Being attuned to your dog’s needs will bring you a long way in fixing their behavior. You can find out what is causing your dog to act up and resolve this in a more constructive way that sets them up to behave better in the future. By putting in a bit of effort today, you will have years of effortless dog rearing, spending less time on discipline and more time on bonding with your dog instead.

Is there any bird more mysterious than the cuckoo? It is invariably heard, and not seen. And if seen, it is mistaken for a sharp-winged hawk. The female cuckoo—by a trick that borders on alchemy—is able to disguise its egg as another's. In Greek myth the god Zeus assumed the form of a cuckoo to seduce Hera. In The Curious Life of the Cuckoo, John Lewis-Stempel explains one of nature's greatest enigmas in vivid, lyrical prose, and celebrates this iconic bird.

The Beagle Survival Guide is more than just a training manual; it's a comprehensive resource for living a fulfilling life with your Beagle. Whether you're facing training challenges, health concerns, or simply seeking to deepen your bond, this guide is your go-to resource for a lifetime of happiness with your furry companion.

A dog's guide to life - how to be a kinder, compassionate, more mindful and wiser human. Anyone who has ever fallen hopelessly in love with a dog will know dogs have the capacity to love us back unconditionally, welcome us home with unbridled excitement, forgive us endlessly for our impatience, comfort us when we're feeling low - and then play games with wholehearted contentment, bringing endless joy to our lives.

We often consider dogs to be our enduring sidekicks, but the truth is domestic pigs have played a role in our lives for nearly as long. Pigs are highly social and smart. They like to play. They’re inventive, crafty and belligerent - and incredibly single-minded. Ultimately, we have far more in common with these creatures than we like to admit. Here is a charming ode to one of the most common yet surprisingly intelligent animals populating our landscapes.

Join Stef P. Durham on a journey through the heart to delve deeper into the concepts discussed in Soulful Horsemanship. This audiobook is full of 49 heart-opening essays that will encourage you to build a stronger relationship with your horse. Challenge yourself to see a new perspective, communicate differently, and step into your authentic power to transform your riding and training.

Prolific and widely renowned, Eileen Myles is a trailblazer whose decades of literary and artistic work "set a bar for openness, frankness, and variability few lives could ever match" ( New York Review of Books). This newest book paints a kaleidoscopic portrait of a beloved confidant: the pit bull called Rosie.