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1521) What's a dog for?: the surprising history, science, philosophy, and politics of man's best friend
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Describes the author's loving relationship with a rescued dog and his observations about how today's pet dogs are treated with more care than in past generations, exploring the dog's complex and prominent place in the world while assessing related issues about animal rights and ethics.
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With their large brains, sturdy physique, sophisticated tools, and hunting skills, Neanderthals are the closest known relatives to humans. Approximately 200,000 years ago, as modern humans began to radiate out from their evolutionary birthplace in Africa, Neanderthals were already thriving in Europe���descendants of a much earlier migration of the African genus Homo. But when modern humans eventually made their way to Europe 45,000 years ago,...
1525) About a dog
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"Mackenzie Harris fled her hometown of Bluff Point, Maine, seven years ago after being left at the altar and seeking solace in the arms of her best friend's off-limits brother. When she returns for her best friend's wedding, Gavin is hoping to pick up where they left off with the help of a stray puppy."--
1526) Big little spies
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"The ladies of the Wagtail Animal Guardians, WAG for short, are in town for a pet adoption charity ball, and Holly is making sure to roll out the red carpet for her special guests. She and her furry best friend Trixie are busy keeping the WAG ladies happy and preparing for the ball when they learn that a retired judge has lost his prized pup. The venerable citizen has hired a pet detective who has some personal ties to Holly's new guests. His presence...
1527) Double puppy trouble
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Told in rhyming text, Moxie Jo is a girl who always wants more and does not like sharing with her younger brother, so when she finds a magic stick that doubles whatever she points it at she is delighted--until she points it at her puppy and the button gets stuck.
1529) Galaxy golf
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"When Marvin the Martian takes a swing at golf, his trusty dog tags along as his caddy. Can K-9 keep Marvin out of the rough and help the Martian hit a hole in one?"--
1530) Bear
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"Bear is a service dog who would do anything for his owner and best friend Patrick who is blind. But when Bear suddenly loses his vision, he worries he's lost his purpose in life--protecting Patrick! Following the misguided advice from some self-serving raccoons, Bear embarks on a transformative journey to regain his eyesight. Out of both necessity and survival, he learns to tap into his other senses and begins to see the world from a new perspective...
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"Presenting the first original comics of Frigiel & Fluffy, heroes to their millions of fans on YouTube! These new adventures, taken from the Minecraft universe, are co-written by Frigiel himself. Featuring Frigiel, the brave sorcerer's apprentice, ever-ready to give his all for his friends, who dreams of one day becoming a true adventurer. And his faithful canine companion Fluffy, as cuddly with his master as he is bitey with the bad guys! Vol 1 contains...