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NONFICTION
Released: Oct. 13, 2011
HOW THE DOG BECAME THE DOG: FROM WOLVES TO OUR BEST FRIENDS
by Mark Derr

Derr (A Dog's History of America, 2004, etc.) explores various scenarios on the road to the long, fruitful relationship between dogs and humans. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: Oct. 1, 2011
ALL MY PATIENTS KICK AND BITE: MORE FAVORITE STORIES FROM A VET'S PRACTICE
by Jeff Wells
"Good-natured, inviting animal tales."
Follow-up to All My Patients Have Tales (2009). Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: Sept. 20, 2011
FOLLOWING ATTICUS: FORTY-EIGHT HIGH PEAKS, ONE LITTLE DOG, AND AN EXTRAORDINARY FRIENDSHIP
by Tom Ryan
"In befriending Atticus and carrying his father's memory to those serene mountain peaks, Ryan admits he discovered a rare peacefulness, a quality that underscores this touching chronicle."
Lyrical memoir of an adventurous New England journalist and his trusty canine companion. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: Jan. 1, 2011
DOG, INC.: THE UNCANNY INSIDE STORY OF CLONING MAN'S BEST FRIEND
by John Woestendiek
"Thought-provoking and often droll."
Preposterous Franken-science or groundbreaking technology? A Pulitzer Prize–winning investigative reporter examines the pros and cons of dog cloning in the 21st century. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: Aug. 25, 2009
A BIG LITTLE LIFE: A MEMOIR OF A JOYFUL DOG
by Dean Koontz
"Heady stuff for a pup, but Koontz's talent lies in making the preposterous believable. Was Trixie some sort of angel? Regardless, her enchanting story will have fans panting for more."
In his nonfiction debut, mega-bestselling novelist Koontz (In Odd We Trust, 2008, etc.) presents a humorous, poignant portrait of his remarkable dog. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: April 2, 2009
ONE NATION UNDER DOG: ADVENTURES IN THE NEW WORLD OF PROZAC-POPPING PUPPIES, DOG-PARK POLITICS, AND ORGANIC PET FOOD
by Michael Schaffer
"Doggone entertaining."
Good-natured, anecdote-crammed account of how we coddle our pets. Read full book review >