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Come Back, Como Come Back, Como Steven Winn Based on a beloved ten-part series in the San Francisco Chronicle, Come Back, Como is Steven Winn's tender and hilarious memoir of his uncommonly rich experience with a dog who wanted nothing whatsoe… OL14937737W
The puppy that came for christmas The puppy that came for christmas Megan Rix "Marley, Oogy, Huck-and now, Traffy, the "forever dog" that changed one couple's life. All Megan Rix ever wanted was a baby. Yet, month after month, Megan's dreams were dashed. Would her life ever f… OL15946758W
Rescuing Sprite Rescuing Sprite Mark R. Levin A radio talk-show host describes his family's relationship with a remarkable rescue dog named Sprite, a beautiful, loving, and gentle animal whose deteriorating health taught the entire family a less… OL16063087W
The puppy diaries The puppy diaries Jill Abramson "An instructive and marvelously entertaining chronicle of a puppy's first year, by the managing editor of The New York Times One sparkling summer day, Jill Abramson brought home a nine-week-old golde… OL16116709W
A dog named boo A dog named boo Lisa J. Edwards "Nothing is better than a story like A Dog Named Boo. Lisa and Boo's joy at helping others is inspiring; butit's their belief in each other, even when no one else believed, that touched my heart."--B… OL16564036W
Wallace Wallace Jim Gorant Today, Wallace is a champion; but in the summer of 2005, he was living in a shelter, a refugee from a suspicious pit-bull breeding operation. Then Andrew "Roo" Yori entered the picture. A scientist a… OL17660609W
Lessons in balance Lessons in balance Jennifer Gillen Observations on life and words of guidance are paired with photographs of Scout balancing things on his head.-- OL17875352W
Off the leash Off the leash Matthew Gilbert This is "a group portrait of dog people, specifically the strange, wonderful, neurotic, and eccentric dog people who gather at Amory Park, overlooking Boston near Fenway Park. And it's about author M… OL17903121W
Second-Chance Dogs Second-Chance Dogs Callie Smith Grant Everyone loves an underdog, and nothing gives us warmer feelings than seeing someone get a second chance in life. A problem pup who flourishes under the right kind of training. The struggling veteran… OL17923582W
The Pawprints of History The Pawprints of History Stanley Coren Over the course of three decades, noted psychologist and renowned dog expert Stanley Coren has amassed a truly remarkable collection of stories, some of which he has shared with characteristic charm … OL1912680W
What the dog knows What the dog knows Cat Warren Explores the world of working dogs, as well as canine intelligence and training, as the author and her German shepherd, Solo, work with forensic anthropologists, detectives, and dog handlers to find … OL19972950W
All dogs go to Kevin All dogs go to Kevin Jessica Vogelsang "A veterinarian discusses the lessons her beloved dogs have imparted on her throughout life,"--Novelist. OL20006658W
Harlow & Indiana (and Reese) Harlow & Indiana (and Reese) Brittni Vega "New York Times-bestselling canines Harlow and Indiana, dubbed "the most adorable best friends in the world" by Buzzfeed, are back with a new addition to the family: Reese Lightning! In the beginning… OL20020890W
Let me tell you about Jasper.. Let me tell you about Jasper.. Dana Perino Dana Perino is a popular and beloved host on Fox's The Five, with over two million followers on social media. While readers admire Dana for her charm, warmth, and insight, she also knows who the real… OL20036139W
Dog medicine Dog medicine Julie Barton "An honest and deeply moving memoir about a young woman's battle with depression and how her dog saved her life"-- OL20040838W
Ricochet Ricochet Judy Fridono "Ride the wave of hope with Ricochet--the only dog in the world who surfs with wounded warriors, people with disabilities, and children with special needs as an assistive aid and SURFice dog. This te… OL20308604W
Rescue me! Rescue me! Richard Jonas "Since 2012, art and fashion photographer Richard Phibbs has volunteered his services to the Humane Society of New York, making portraits of their rescue dogs to help them find forever homes. [This b… OL20883904W
The New Work of Dogs The New Work of Dogs Jon Katz "Sometimes human-dog relationships are simple, unrelated to the emotional lives and histories of either species. But often people acquire and love dogs with little awareness that they might have comp… OL36154W
What to name your dog What to name your dog Carrie Shook Features a wide variety of potential names and their sources for your pet dog. OL4311248W
A Big Little Life A Big Little Life Dean Koontz She arrived with her name, Trixie. I joked sometimes that it sounded more like a stripper than a dog. But if it sounded more like a stripper than a dog, it sounded more like an elf or a fairy than a … OL497131W
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