Animal Magic: My Journey to Save Thousands of Animals by Carolyn Press-McKenzie
36.99 NZD
Category: Animal Biographies
Heart-warming, funny and moving, this is the inspirational story of one woman's work with animals, first training them for film-work, and then developing a sanctuary for abandoned animals and rescuing them.
Riding Home by Tim Hayes
29.99 NZD
Category: Animal Biographies
Throughout history, people have loved, owned and ridden horses. They fascinate us, and we are drawn to books like The Horse Whisperer, events like The Kentucky Derby, and movies like Steven Spielberg's War Horse. Owners and non-horse owners alike have also discovered the amazing abilities of horses to h ...Show more
Outback Vets by Annabelle Brayley
37.00 NZD
Category: Animal Biographies
An in-depth look at the challenging lives of Australia's gutsy rural vets--smart, spirited men and women who care for animals, big and small, in remote communities all over the country. The stakes are high for the vets charged with caring for Australia's rural livestock, wildlife, and beloved family pet ...Show more
Loyal Creatures by Morris Gleitzman
30.00 NZD
Category: Animal Biographies
1914. War. Did I want to volunteer with Daisy? Course I did. When I told Dad he tried to wallop me round the head with a canvas bucket. 'You're fifteen,' he said. In the deserts of Egypt and Palestine young Frank experiences all the adventure he ever wanted, and a few things he wasn't expecting. Heartb ...Show more
Harlow and Sage (And Indiana) by VEGA BRITTNI
26.00 NZD
Category: Animal Biographies
Harlow and Sage (and Indiana) are three dogs who have taken Instagram by storm. 'Obsessed' is one word to describe followers of Harlowandsage Brittni Vega started posting photos of her two dogs on Instagram in March 2013. It went viral in September when Sage died. Indiana (Dachshund puppy) came along t ...Show more
Ralf: How a Giant Schnauzer Brought Hope, Happiness and Healing to Sick Children by Anne Crawford
36.99 NZD
Category: Animal Biographies
From being an 'unmanageable' puppy with big barking problems and an uncertain future to one of the best-loved therapy dogs at Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital - a heart-warming and inspiring story about how the love of a good human can change a dog's life and how a loving dog can bring life and hop ...Show more
Chaser: Unlocking the Genius of the Dog Who Knows a Thousand Words by Dr John W Pilley, PH.D
38.99 NZD
Category: Animal Biographies
"The most scientifically important dog in over a century." --Brian Hare Chaser has fascinated dog lovers and scientists alike. Her story reveals the potential for taking out dialogue with dogs well beyond "fetch." When retired psychology professor John Pilley first got his new Border collie puppy, Chase ...Show more
Chaser: Unlocking the Genius of the Dog Who Knows a Thousand Words by Dr John W Pilley, PH.D
48.99 NZD
Category: Animal Biographies
The amazing story of a very smart Border collie who is redefining animal intelligence. Chaser has a way with words. She knows over a thousand of them--more than any other animal of any species except humans. In addition to common nouns like house, ball, and tree, she has memorized the names of more than ...Show more
Lucky Dog How Being a Veterinarian Saved My Life by Sarah Boston
36.99 NZD
Category: Animal Biographies
'What a remarkable book-both howlingly funny and deeply moving. This veterinary oncologist's story of looking after dogs and other animals, and looking after herself after her own cancer diagnosis, taught me volumes about illness, healthcare and love.
Chaser : Unlocking the Genius of the Dog Who Knows 1000 Words by Dr. John W. Pilley
27.99 NZD
Category: Animal Biographies
Chaser has a way with words. She knows over a thousand of them - more than any other animal of any species except humans. In addition to common nouns like house, ball and tree, she has memorized the names of more than one thousand toys and can retrieve any of them on command. Based on that learning, she ...Show more
The Mammoth Book of Predators by Alex MacCormick
24.99 NZD
Category: Animal Biographies | Series: The Mammoth Book Series
When man becomes prey ...Whether you're in the ocean, up a mountain or in a forest, somewhere close by, unknown to you, a predator may be lurking, watching your every move. Tigers, grizzly bears, snakes, sharks, wolves, crocodiles and even cannibals have all have taken their toll on unwary travellers. H ...Show more
How Does it Hurt? Narrating Pain by Stephanie de Montalk
40.00 NZD
Category: Animal Biographies | Reading Level: very good
'It was pelvic pain and it started slowly in November 2003, two weeks after a fall. I slipped on the marble bathroom floor of a Warsaw hotel and bounced off the sharp edge of the bath, breaking three ribs on the lower left side. The pain was intermittent at first. It was also familiar...' In How Does It ...Show more