Built of plywood & measuring 115 feet long powered by four supercharged petrol engines & armed to the teeth with heavy weapons the 'D' Class Motor Gun Boats (MGBs) & Motor Torpedo Boats (MTBs) were better known as Dog Boats & played havoc with enemy shipping in home & foreign waters. During three years of war they engaged the enemy on more than 350 occasions sinking & damaging many ships. Dog Boats at War" is the authoritative account of operations by the Royal Navy's 'D' Class MGBs & MTBs in the Second World War in Home Mediterranean & Norwegian waters. As well as drawing on official records
- both British & German
- the author has contacted several hundred Dog Boat veterans whose eyewitness accounts add drama to the unfolding story."

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A concise & accessible guide to the various conditions which affect the process of reproduction in dogs & bitches. The book considers all aspects of the physiology anatomy & endocrinology of the male & female reproductive system followed by a discussion of mating pregnancy & parturition. Later chapters describe problems such as anatomical abnormalities abnormal physiology & endocrinology intersexuality infertility contraception & surgical procedures. Building on content first published in Allens Fertility & Obstetrics in the Dog (Blackwell 1998) this book is fully revised & updated with substantial new material designed to give practical guidance to the professional breeder as well as the vet. ...

When Tim finds an abandoned & bedraggled little dog outside his house he cant just leave him there even though his parents hate the idea of pets in their house. & then the endearing animal turns out to be Grk the much loved pet of the recently replaced ambassador of Stanislavia left behind when they made a rushed (and enforced) exit. Tim innocently wants to reunite them but it means that he will become embroiled in the violent & dangerous politics of this little known East European country. To find them he will have to break into a high security prison (and out again!) & escape from the consequent hue & cry. This will involve the hair-raising piloting of a helicopter & a nail-biting race for the border. Could this be the new 007? A Dog Called Grk is Shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award. ...

My name is Cally Louise Fisher & I haven't spoken for thirty-one days. Talking doesn't always make things happen however much you want them to. Cally Fisher saw her mum bright & real & alive. But no one believes her so Cally's stopped talking. A mysterious wolfhound always seems to be there when her mum appears & now he's started following her everywhere. But how can Cally convince anyone that Mum is still with them or persuade Dad that the huge silver-grey dog is their last link with her? An outstandingly assured debut novel from a sparkling new talent. ...

The fourth title in the new Usborne Very First Reading" series designed for younger children to introduce them to reading together with their parents. Parents & children take turns to read from the page (the text clearly marked for who should be reading) & as the books progress in the series the adults read less & less & the child more & more. There are puzzles at the end to check the childs understanding of the text & guidance notes for the parents. Beautiful illustrations help to motivate beginner readers." ...

Swansea Jack the Labrador who saved more than 25 people from drowning. Maya the pit bull who defended her owner from a brutal attack. Max the police German shepherd who chased & caught two convicted criminals. Connie the Newfoundland who cares for her disabled owner. These are just a few of the incredible canine characters whose true stories are recounted in this inspiring collection of dog tales. Hounds from all walks of life are united within these pages in the search for the worlds most devoted dogs. Heart-melting dramatic & often deeply moving Dog Heroes" champions the often underestimated role of mans best friend & gives a unique insight into the lives of both working dogs & personal companions. Each loyal dog has its own story to tell & each owner or handler has individual reasons for loving them but these dogs have one thing in common: they are all truly dog heroes." ...

Youve heard of the Horse Whisperer -- now meet the woman who uses similar methods to train dogs. Jan Fennells remarkable gifts have earned her the nickname the dog listener". Her unique understanding of the canine world & its instinctive language has enabled her to bring even the most desperate & delinquent of dogs to heel. This easy-to-follow guide to understanding Jans simple techniques draws on her countless case histories of problem dogs -- from biters & barkers to bicycle chasers -- to show how we can bridge the language barrier that separates man from his best friend. In The Dog Listener Jan shares her secrets telling us how she grew determined to find a more compassionate alternative to standard "obedience" training techniques & ultimately how to communicate with canines." ...

Dog loves books but one day he receives a strange one in the post
- its blank! Soon Dog realises that this book is not for reading
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Dog loves books but one day he receives a strange one in the post
- its blank! Soon Dog realises that this book is not for reading
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This is a beginner reader tale about a witch who advertizes for a new cat--and employs a dog instead. He cant scratch but he can dig big holes. He cant hiss & spit but he can growl dribble & cover everything in muddy pawprints. Will the witch let the dog help her at the Grand Spell contest? ...