This Comprehensive Owner's Guide to the Akita serves as a complete introduction to the largest of Japan's spitz breeds. Hailing from "Land of the Rising Sun," the Akita is a official recognized as a Natural Monument in Japan and regarded by Westerners as a dignified and courageous guardian breed. Written by two of the most influential Akita breeders in the world, Barbara J. ("BJ") Andrews of O'BJ kennels and Meg Purnell-Carpenter of Overhill kennels (UK), the book begins with a fascinating and informative chapter on the breed's history in Japan, tracing its development in the U.S. and England a historical path that both authors were instrumental in achieving. The authors continue with chapters on the breed's characteristics and the standard, encapsulating all of the virtues of this handsome, dominant and loyal breed, offering sound advice about which owners are best suited to the breed.New owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on finding a breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy. Chapters on puppy-proofing the home and yard, purchasing the right supplies for the puppy as well as house-training, feeding, and grooming are illustrated with handsome adults and puppies bursting with attitude and personality! In all, there are over 135 photographs in this compact, useful, and reliable volume. The author's advice on obedience training the strong-minded and strong-bodied Akita will help readers better mold and train their dogs into the most socialized, well-mannered dog in the neighborhood. The extensive chapter on healthcare provides up-to-date detailed information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, parasites, infectious diseases, and more. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as historical kennels, toxic plants, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and parasite control. Fully indexed.
Author Bob Casey's in the first line of Wisdom from the Journey starts with "You are about to begin a reading adventure..." With those words, the journey begins. His book offers a diverse selection of poems, comments, vignettes, and recommendations that will cause you to think, analyze, and enjoy. It is a compilation of the "best" of his monthly newsletter, the Poetical Journal. The book is written so that you can savor and read it in sections and return again to the same pages to glean new ideas and thoughts. As one reader states, " In a world of discontent, malice, greed and wars, the Poetical Journal is an oasis to nourish the soul.
Teachers are the single most important element in helping every child succeed in school. Making Classroom Inquiry Work: Techniques for Effective Action Research is designed to serve those who wish to delve deeper into their action research or as leaders in teacher research and reflective practice. Robert P. Pelton is also the author of Action Research for Teacher Candidates: Using Classroom Data to Enhance Instruction, written in the hopes of equipping teachers-in-training with the skills needed for action research: a process that leads to focused, effective, and responsive strategies that help students succeed. These two books serve as both a perfect training curriculum for pre-service teachers at the undergraduate or graduate level and as an excellent vehicle for professional development for in-service teachers.
Updated book description: Jack Bloomfield, columnist, humanitarian and co-founder of the One Planet United Organization introduces his first book which brings the vision and hope of the organization to life. Jack outlines the problem, the solution and a profound yet simple plan of action for anyone who desires to be a part of the change that is necessary to bring our planet to a place of peace among all people. The book outlines specific "step by step" community building programs for schools, religious organizations and institutions, community centers, drama groups, corporations, neighborhoods and more that can be implemented by any one person or small group of people who desire to become active in building community and connecting human hearts. "ONE PLANET UNITED expands the conversation regarding what's really wrong, and what we can do to make things right." ---- Marianne Williamson, author of the #1 bestseller A Return to Love "Jack passionately believes in the unity of humanity and he tirelessly works toward achieving that goal. This book is a noble and courageous attempt on his part to raise consciousness among people about our true identity and our call to live like beings with a higher consciousness." ----from the foreword by Dr. Paul Veliyathil
How do you cope with these painful emotions when the sights, sounds, and smells of the holiday season are unavoidable? How do you garner happiness for others as you watch celebrations of family togetherness while your heart is breaking? Some have even asked, "How do I make the holiday season disappear?" You are not alone on this journey. While the root causes of holiday grief are many, one will find inspiration from the personal stories shared. The authors share their unmasked pain from the deepest parts of their hearts and souls. They share experiences of transcending losses related to death, relationships, health, career, divorce, faith, miscarriage, self-identify, and much more. Shawn Perry, Founder, Executive Producer, and Radio Host of The Senior Zone, increases visibility, raises awareness, and elevates the concerns of our older adult population. He shares an encouraging holiday message to our seniors, the backbone of our existence, who might feel alone and withdrawn during the holiday season. Robert Wright, Jr., Ph.D., COFT, the Stress Relief Doctor, is an Executive Stress Management Wellness Coach. Dr. Bob enlightens on existential grief, the causes, how it can affect every part of one's life, and provides valuable information on steps to identify and resolve this devastating and sometimes unrecognizable form of grief.
In These Eyes will take you up, down, and to unknown places. Inside the eyes of an american poet you'll read through his thoughts, dreams, fantasy's and experiences. You will be taken to another side of poetry. It's shocking, amusing, loving and obscure! "Famous Poets" refer to it as excellent writing.
St John’s Winchester Charity can trace its origins back to the early 10th century. The Charity now incorporates a number of ancient Winchester institutions, the oldest of them is the Hospital of St John the Baptist, founded by St Brinstan, who became bishop in A.D. 931. Almost equally venerable was Winchester’s hospital for lepers, St Mary Magdalen, which was certainly in existence in the 11th century but was destroyed in the late 18th century and little documentary evidence survives for it, in contrast with St John’s and St Cross.
Interior designer Rowena Summerfield is ready to add her festive flair to the reception for her Florida town’s first marathon, even if a local Scrooge turns down her request for a donation. But when he’s found dead under the wreckage of the race’s reviewing stand, it’s clear someone’s reindeer game has turned deadly. Former homicide investigator Ro is once again recruited to help her former partner, Herc Morgan, find the killer. All of their suspects could be on Santa’s naughty list. And given that the victim dumped coal on every life he touched, any one of them could have decided to frost him. Ro and Herc are eager to wrap up the case so they can get back to their yuletide fun. Herc’s agonizing over picking the perfect gift for his new girlfriend. Ro’s boyfriend, Chuck, hints that he has a very special ornament in mind. While Ro sorts through clues to discover the murderer, she must also sort through her loyalty to her late husband and her growing love for this new man in her life. Will the twinkle of the tree lights in her living room be outdone on Christmas Day by the sparkle of a rock on her finger? Maybe, but only if a killer doesn’t murder their merriment first.
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