by Gina Corell ‧ RELEASE DATE: Dec. 4, 2014
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The associate editor of The Basenji magazine offers a debut how-to guide for dog lovers.
According to Corell, studies show that women take care of dogs differently than men do. Her colorful guide focuses on women’s relationships with dogs of all breeds, but it may be hard for anyone, female or male, to resist the adorable canine photos in this easy-to-read text. She begins with tips on how to select the appropriate dog for one’s personality and lifestyle; for example, a person who loves a quiet daily stroll won’t be suited for highly active dogs, such as border collies. For less active folks she recommends smaller breeds, such as Chihuahuas or Brussels griffons. Overall, she urges women to do their research before bringing a dog home and to consider several things before adoption day, including how much time they can spend grooming their new pooch. Most of the tips are levelheaded and hands-on; for example, when introducing a new dog to one who already lives in the home, she suggests having the two meet on neutral turf, such as a park. But there are also some fun, even somewhat zany suggestions, such as how to plan themed dog parties—including a dress-up “Howl-O-Ween” and a potentially controversial “Bark Mitzvah.” Corell provides clear, simple-to-follow lists, such as a “Take Me Home Essential Shopping List” for items that a dog truly needs, as well as questions to ask when choosing a dog from a shelter or animal-rescue organization. She also offers advice on how to pick a good breeder when choosing a purebred and how to deal with grief after the loss of a pet. It’s not always clear why this slim volume is specifically “for women,” because anyone could benefit from Corell’s upbeat knowledge. However, this doesn’t diminish the usefulness of this book, which also includes an appendix and a list of resources for further learning. (A portion of the book’s proceeds will be donated to service-dog organizations.) A lovely guide for first-time dog owners.
Pub Date: Dec. 4, 2014
ISBN: 978-1505261844
Page Count: 106
Publisher: CreateSpace
Review Posted Online: Feb. 17, 2015
Review Program: Kirkus Indie
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by William Strunk & E.B. White ‧ RELEASE DATE: May 15, 1972
Stricter than, say, Bergen Evans or W3 ("disinterested" means impartial — period), Strunk is in the last analysis...
Privately published by Strunk of Cornell in 1918 and revised by his student E. B. White in 1959, that "little book" is back again with more White updatings.
Stricter than, say, Bergen Evans or W3 ("disinterested" means impartial — period), Strunk is in the last analysis (whoops — "A bankrupt expression") a unique guide (which means "without like or equal").Pub Date: May 15, 1972
ISBN: 0205632645
Page Count: 105
Publisher: Macmillan
Review Posted Online: Oct. 28, 2011
Kirkus Reviews Issue: May 1, 1972
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by E.T.A. Hoffmann ‧ RELEASE DATE: Oct. 28, 1996
This is not the Nutcracker sweet, as passed on by Tchaikovsky and Marius Petipa. No, this is the original Hoffmann tale of 1816, in which the froth of Christmas revelry occasionally parts to let the dark underside of childhood fantasies and fears peek through. The boundaries between dream and reality fade, just as Godfather Drosselmeier, the Nutcracker's creator, is seen as alternately sinister and jolly. And Italian artist Roberto Innocenti gives an errily realistic air to Marie's dreams, in richly detailed illustrations touched by a mysterious light. A beautiful version of this classic tale, which will captivate adults and children alike. (Nutcracker; $35.00; Oct. 28, 1996; 136 pp.; 0-15-100227-4)
Pub Date: Oct. 28, 1996
ISBN: 0-15-100227-4
Page Count: 136
Publisher: Harcourt
Review Posted Online: May 19, 2010
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Aug. 15, 1996
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