A collection of 12 grotesqueries inspired by the natural and psychological landscapes of New England and by the ghosts that walk the places in-between.The long-awaited new collection of short stories from Daniel Mills, whose literary antecedents include Poe, Hawthorne, Vernon Lee, and John Darnielle. A visionary and poetic stylist. Contains the long out-of-print novella "The Account of David Stonehouse, Exile," and two new stories written expressly for this collection."Dan...

Dogs have shared our lives for thousands of years - to the benefit of both species. However, it's only relatively recently that dogs, in many societies, have lived primarily as companions within the heart of the home.This close relationship, together with society's expectations of dogs, can pose problems. All relationships have challenges, and where individuals of different species live closely together, these can be magnified, and misunderstandings occur. These can lead to fracture...

One warm summer night, a group of monks were casually interacting while walking toward their place of worship. About half way on their journey, they came upon a gentleman, frantically and carefully searching the grounds under a street light, in an effort to recover something seemingly of significant importance. Caught up in their engaging conversation, the monks briefly glanced at him, but merrily continued along their way. Sometime later after their worship which lasted for about three ho...

Every year millions of puppies enter homes, carrying their new family's expectation of a wonderful relationship. Sadly, many are re-homed or lose their lives as the result of behaviours which their owners find difficult to live with. Helping a puppy to grow into a resilient dog, capable of coping with the challenges of daily living, whilst retaining a good quality of life and exhibiting behaviours acceptable within society, is not an easy task. This book aims to simplify puppy education by...

This book is about a choice President Biden must make that will determine the future of America. His choice is between being a partisan politician or a non-partisan statesman. However, to be a statesman, he must contend with the progressive wing of his party. Today's progressives have become revolutionaries whose purpose is to remake America by canceling their opponents. Biden has a tiger by the tail. As in all such situations, the problem is how to let go. In this book, we suggest how Bid...

Donald Trump has called for a turnaround in the foreign policy of the United States (US). A key reason is that US foreign engagements have in recent decades proved of little benefit to the US middle and working classes.Trump's opponents have challenged him to prove that he can offer a better alternative to the foreign policy which has been pursued by the US since the Second World War.This volume shows that a sane US foreign policy that adjusts US postwar trajectory can be accomplished if l...

Understanding the flexibility and limits of behaviour is essential to improving both the horse's welfare and its performance. This book tackles the fundamental principles which will enable owners, riders, trainers and students to understand scientific principles and apply them in practice. Subjects covered include the analysis of influences on equine behaviour, the perceptual world of the horse, learning and training techniques including the latest developments in "join-up" and "imprint tr...

Stress and Pheromonatherapy in Small Animal Clinical Behaviour is about how stress impacts on animal behaviour and welfare and what we can do about it, especially by using chemical signals more effectively. This readily accessible text starts from first principles and is useful to both academics and practitioners alike. It offers a framework for understanding how pheromonatherapy can be used to encourage desirable behaviour in dogs and cats and also a fresh approach to understandi...

Are you interested in learning about some of the most influential women in music?Perhaps you are an aspiring female musician searching for motivation from some of the best female musicians that have made it big?Or, maybe you are a musical historian trying to find a book that goes into extensive and insightful details on the leading women in the music industry since the 1970s?These stories on female musical legends will empower and motivate you if yo...

Are you interested in knowing all the details on how the most influential Australian musicians have shaped the music industry?Perhaps you are a ‘music buff’ and want more of the inside story on the top Australian musicians?Or, maybe you want to know more about what makes the top 20 Australian musical legends aspire to international stardom and what motivates them to continue to rise above and beyond?Maybe you’re an expert on Australian musicians and...

A powerful blueprint for getting you unstuck by moving you towards a clear and confident state of mindDo your emotions get the better of you when faced with a difficult situation?Do you have a hard time taking action when it matters most?Would you like to dramatically change your life, your career or your business?Do you wish to become a source of inspiration to the people around you?Through his powerful and effect...

Are you frustrated by your child’s odd behavior? Does it often leave you feeling defeated, crushed, and questioning your parental skills? As a loving parent would you like to use natural, enjoyable, and effective resources that will assist your child with special needs? The truth is, you’re not alone. The best news is that you’ve found the perfect book that will transform your relationship with your child!Thirty-four percent of parents raising children with special...