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The Dog's Last Walk

Author : Howard Jacobson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 140884530X
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (88 download)

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Download or read book The Dog's Last Walk written by Howard Jacobson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-03-09 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: _______________ '[An] acutely observed collection of occasional pieces that pick at absurdist life and reveal him to be a quiz, a cultural critic gifted with precise comic timing' - The Times 'The author's prose is always a delight ... a book that manages the high-wire act of being genuinely funny while dispensing genuine wisdom' - Times Literary Supplement 'Jacobson is one of the great sentence-builders of our time. I feel I have to raise my game, even just to praise ... In short, he is one of the great guardians of language and culture - all of it. Long may he flourish' - Nicholas Lezard, Guardian _______________ Week after week, for eighteen years, the Booker Prize-winning novelist Howard Jacobson wrote a weekly column for the Independent, reflecting in inimitable style on the sacred and the profane in turn, the frivolous and the serious, the deeply personal and the most universal. The shame and humiliation inherent in death is explored with frank astuteness. Matisse, darts and the power of love are celebrated; while cyclists are very much censured. And meanwhile, a beloved old Labrador walks his last walk as life elsewhere hurtles on and away... The Dog's Last Walk is a collection of wisdom and iconoclasm for our uncertain times, and one that reveals one of our greatest writers in all his humanity. _______________ 'Sharp and playful, surreal and thoughtful, and occasionally ... rather moving' - New Statesman 'Yes, Jacobson is an entertainer ... And he does indeed entertain, but in a way that stimulates rather than simply amuses' - Sunday Telegraph 'His columns were always one of the best things in [the Independent] – funny, argumentative, contrary and stuffed with ideas as well as a big, sympathetic personality' - Philip Hensher, Spectator

The Last Walk

Author : Jessica Pierce
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022615100X
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (261 download)

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Download or read book The Last Walk written by Jessica Pierce and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2014-04-04 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a book that draws on both personal stories and research presents an in-depth exploration of the practical, medical and moral issues that trouble pet owners confronted with the decline and death of their companion animals.

The Dog's Last Walk

Author : Howard Jacobson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1408845296
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (88 download)

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Download or read book The Dog's Last Walk written by Howard Jacobson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of Man Booker Prize-winner Howard Jacobson's acclaimed journalism. Hilarious, heartbreaking, provocative, and affecting--Howard Jacobson's irresistible journalism from the Independent reveals the Man Booker Prize-winning novelist in all his humanity. From the tiniest absurdities to the most universal joys and desolations, Jacobson writes with a thunder, passion, and wit unmatched. Just as did his previous volume, Whatever It Is, I Don't Like It, this glorious, unputdownable collection will delight, entertain, challenge, and move.

Walking the Dog

Author : Elizabeth Swados
Publisher : The Feminist Press at CUNY
ISBN 13 : 1558619224
Total Pages : 389 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (586 download)

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Download or read book Walking the Dog written by Elizabeth Swados and published by The Feminist Press at CUNY. This book was released on 2016-05-16 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A “brilliant and layered” novel about a prodigy turned convict turned dog walker in her 40s from the celebrated author of My Depression: A Picture Book (Oprah.com). A former child prodigy and rich-girl, eighteen-year-old Ester is incarcerated after her kleptomania gets way out of hand. There, she is given the very gentile name Carleen (for her own protection) and for two decades, time is the enemy. When finally let loose onto the streets of New York, Carleen finds a job as a dog walker in Manhattan’s most elite neighborhoods. But despite her remarkable gift for canine communication, Carleen is determined to finally prove that she is a real person. To this end, she tries to reconnect with her estranged—and ferociously Orthodox—daughter. Amid the strained brunch dates, unsent letters, and the continuing trauma of prison, Carleen begins a slow and halting process of self-discovery. Strikingly funny and self-aware, this belated coming-of-age novel asks the question: How do you restart after crashing your first chance at life?

The Longest Letsgoboy

Author : Derick Wilder
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 1797201131
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (972 download)

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Download or read book The Longest Letsgoboy written by Derick Wilder and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2021-10-25 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey meets Dog Heaven in this profoundly beautiful book about the special relationship between kids and dogs, the importance of language, and finding the meaning of life even in its final days. Poignant, hopeful, and lovingly told, this dog's journey—told by the dog himself in his own unique words—proves that love abides beyond a lifetime, out of sight but never far away. As a dog and his little girl go on their final walk together, he experiences the sights, smells, and wonders of this world one last time before peacefully passing on. But for such a good boy (oh yes, he is!) and his foreverfriend, that doesn't mean it's the end. Offering a unique and noteworthy take on death, this book balances the somber topic with a dog's ever-optimistic viewpoint, all woven together with its unconventional yet fitting approach to language. Family members, librarians, art-lovers, and educators alike will use this book as an accessible and comforting introduction to the ever-difficult topic of death, discussed and related in a new way with hopeful, uplifting, innovative language. THE PERFECT BOOK TO TALK ABOUT LOSS: The perennial themes of grief, fear, and death are always relevant and classic discussion topics even in families not yet dealing with death. The perfect answer to kids' big questions about what happens when we die, this book will be a standard in every home library. CREATIVE USE OF LANGUAGE: The words in this book are incredibly special, with phrases that conjure how the dog sees the world. The enjoyable challenge of matching up "letsgoboy" to a walk or "pufftails" to rabbits will make for meaningful discussions on a parent's lap or in a classroom reading circle. TEACHES CHILDREN EMPATHY: Reading this story from the dog's perspective is the perfect way for young readers to understand that the way another character thinks and perceives the world is different from their own experience. A BEAUTIFUL DOG STORY: Ideal for readers who love dogs, want dogs, or are going through a grieving process for their family dog, this book celebrates all that is most magical about these animals who are always by our side. A COMFORTING MESSAGE: It's rare for a book about death to extend beyond the moment of dying. The continuation of the dog's story past this point makes it special and especially comforting. Perfect for: parents and caregivers, dog lovers, educators

Walking Your Human

Author : Liz Ledden
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780648894513
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (945 download)

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Download or read book Walking Your Human written by Liz Ledden and published by . This book was released on 2021-02 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Hugo's legs have run away they simply didn't want to stay at home where they just lay about Hugo's legs just wanted out!Hugo Holt's legs have run away and jumped on the bus! Hugo can't do without them. How on earth will he catch his runaway legs?Hugo's Runaway Legs by Alys Jackson is fun and clever and encourages the investigation of many different types and uses of legs. This rhyming story explores why we need to make sure we use our own legs each day. What would you do if your legs quit on you?"

Lulu Walks the Dogs

Author : Judith Viorst
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 144243581X
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (424 download)

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Download or read book Lulu Walks the Dogs written by Judith Viorst and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-09-04 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Feisty Lulu sets out to make some dough in this illustrated chapter book with “plenty of appeal” (Kirkus Reviews) from children’s book legends Judith Viorst and Lane Smith. The stubbornly hilarious Lulu has decided it’s time to buckle down and earn some cash. How else can she save up enough money to buy the very special thing that she is ALWAYS and FOREVER going to want? After some failed attempts at lucrative gigs (baking cookies, spying, reading to old people), dog walking seems like a sensible choice. But Brutus, Pookie, and Cordelia are not interested in making the job easy, and the infuriatingly helpful neighborhood goody-goody, Fleischman, has Lulu at the end of her rope. And with three wild dogs at the other end, Lulu’s patience is severely tested. Will she ever make a friend—or the money she needs? In this standalone sequel to Lulu and the Brontosaurus, children’s book legends Judith Viorst and Lane Smith once again prove that even the loudest, rudest, and most obstinate of girls can win us over.

Beyond the Last Walk

Author : Pat Blocker
Publisher : Pat Blocker and Sarah Pellizzari
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 131 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (937 download)

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Download or read book Beyond the Last Walk written by Pat Blocker and published by Pat Blocker and Sarah Pellizzari. This book was released on 2023-11-22 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this heartfelt guide, Pat Blocker and Sarah Pellizzari offer a gentle hand to those experiencing the profound loss of a beloved canine companion. "Beyond the Last Walk" serves as a guiding light through the grieving process, offering practical advice, gentle exercises, and heartfelt anecdotes to help you navigate this delicate time. Pat's expertise as a certified professional dog trainer and animal communicator, combined with Sarah's background as a clinical social worker and certified professional dog trainer, creates a unique and comprehensive approach to healing. With wisdom born from years of experience, Pat and Sarah provide a comforting blend of professional insight and empathetic support. They recognize that the bond between humans and dogs transcends the ordinary, and losing such a cherished friend can be a deeply emotional journey. Through these pages, you'll find solace, understanding, and a path towards acceptance. Whether you're in the midst of saying goodbye or seeking solace after the fact, this book provides a sanctuary for your grief, offering a companion on your journey towards healing. Allow "Beyond the Last Walk" to be your lifeline during this sensitive time, reminding you that you are not alone, and that healing is possible. Let Pat Blocker and Sarah Pellizzari's expertise and compassion guide you towards a place of peace and renewal. Pat Blocker's passion to help people build better dog behavior with empathy and expertise. She is the owner of Peaceful Paws Dog Training and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer. In addition to being a CPDT, Pat is an Animal Communicator and owner of the AnimalSpeak. Pat currently lives with her two canine behavior experts, Lovely Rita and Helen Wheels. They, and all of their predecessors are her teachers and inspiration for her work. Sarah Pellizzari is a professional dog trainer and clinical social worker residing in Colorado Springs, CO. Sarah owns the dog training business, SoCo Pawsitive Dog Training, and the animal assisted therapy pratice Southern Colorado Animal Assisted Therapy. Her current therapy partner is Lira, a 9-year-old golden retriever. In her free time Sarah enjoys hiking, reading, and art.

A Dog's World

Author : Jessica Pierce
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691247749
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (912 download)

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Download or read book A Dog's World written by Jessica Pierce and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2023-04-18 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From two of the world’s leading authorities on dogs, an imaginative journey into a future of dogs without people What would happen to dogs if humans simply disappeared? Would dogs be able to survive on their own without us? A Dog’s World imagines a posthuman future for dogs, revealing how dogs would survive—and possibly even thrive—and explaining how this new and revolutionary perspective can guide how we interact with dogs now. Drawing on biology, ecology, and the latest findings on the lives and behavior of dogs and their wild relatives, Jessica Pierce and Marc Bekoff—two of today’s most innovative thinkers about dogs—explore who dogs might become without direct human intervention into breeding, arranged playdates at the dog park, regular feedings, and veterinary care. Pierce and Bekoff show how dogs are quick learners who are highly adaptable and opportunistic, and they offer compelling evidence that dogs already do survive on their own—and could do so in a world without us. Challenging the notion that dogs would be helpless without their human counterparts, A Dog’s World enables us to understand these independent and remarkably intelligent animals on their own terms.

The Dog Cancer Survival Guide

Author : Demian Dressler
Publisher : Maui Media
ISBN 13 : 9780975263150
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (631 download)

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Download or read book The Dog Cancer Survival Guide written by Demian Dressler and published by Maui Media. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If your dog has cancer, you need this book. No matter what you've heard, there are always steps you can take to help your dog fight (and even beat) cancer. This scientifically researched guide is your complete reference for practical, evidence-based strategies that can optimize the life quality and longevity for your dog. No matter what diagnosis or stage of cancer your dog has, this book is packed with precious advice that can help now. Discover the Full Spectrum approach to dog cancer care: Everything you need to know about conventional western veterinary treatments (surgery, chemotherapy and radiation) including how to reduce their side effects. The most effective non-conventional options, including botanical nutraceuticals, supplements, nutrition, and mind-body medicine. How to analyze the options and develop a specific plan for your own dog based on your dog's type of cancer, your dog's age, your financial and time budget, your personality, and many other personal factors. Imagine looking back at this time in your life, five years from now, and having not a single regret. You can help your dog fight cancer and you can honor your dog's life by living each moment to the fullest, starting now. This book can help you as it has helped thousands of other dog lovers. The Authors Dr. Demian Dressler, DVM practices in Hawaii and is internationally recognized as "the dog cancer vet" and blogs at DogCancerBlog.com. Dr. Susan Ettinger, DVM is a veterinary oncologist and a diplomate of the American College of Internal Medicine who practices in New York. Praise from Veterinarians, Authors & Book Reviewers "The future is upon us and this ground-breaking book is a vital cornerstone. In dealing with cancer, our worst illness, this Survival Guide is educational, logical, expansive, embracing, honest and so needed." Dr. Marty Goldstein, DVM Holistic veterinarian and Host, Ask Martha Stewart's Vet on Sirius Radio "The message of this book jumps off the written page and into the heart of every reader, and will become the at home bible for cancer care of dogs. The authors have given you a sensible and systematic approach that practicing veterinarians will cherish. I found the book inspiring and, clearly, it will become part of my daily approach to cancer therapy for my own patients." Dr. Robert B. Cohen, VMD Bay Street Animal Hospital, New York "I wish that I had had The Dog Cancer Survival Guide when my dearly beloved Flat-coated Retriever, Odin, contracted cancer. It would have provided me alternative courses of action, as well as some well needed "reality checks" which were not available from conversations with my veterinarian. It should be on every dog owner's book shelf--just in case..." Dr. Stanley Coren, PhD, FRSC author of many books, including Born to Bark "A comprehensive guide that distills both alternative and allopathic cancer treatments in dogs...With the overwhelming amount of conflicting information about cancer prevention and treatment, this book provides a pet owner with an easy to follow approach to one of the most serious diseases in animals." Dr. Barbara Royal, DVM The Royal Treatment Veterinary Center, Oprah Winfrey's Chicago veterinarian "Picking up The Dog Cancer Survival Guide is anything but a downer: it's an 'empowerer.' It will make you feel like the best medical advocate for your dog. It covers canine cancer topics to an unprecedented depth and breadth from emotional coping strategies to prevention-in plain English.Read this book, and you will understand cancer stages, treatment options, and types, and much more. If you have just had the dreaded news, pick up a copy and it will guide the decisions your dog trusts you to make." Laure-Anne Visel Dog behavior specialist and technical dog writer, CanisBonus.com

The Dog Bible

Author : Tracie Hotchner
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1440623082
Total Pages : 706 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (46 download)

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Download or read book The Dog Bible written by Tracie Hotchner and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005-11-03 with total page 706 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For everyone who has ever wished Dr. Spock had written about dogs instead—The Dog Bible is your essential guide to everything you will ever need to know. Whether you’re a first-time dog owner or an expert, your dog would want you to read this book. Encyclopedic in scope, it covers not only the basics, but every practical aspect of life with a dog, including many fascinating and helpful subjects never before collected in one volume. Life-saving advice about the special needs of toy breeds: everything you need to know to protect and enhance their wonderfully long lives Dog Psychology: Eye-opening ideas from an emerging field of study, including a chapter on the weird things dogs do—and why! Tracie Hotchner, lifelong dog owner and author of the million-copy bestseller, Pregnancy and Childbirth, has distilled years of research into one comprehensive, accessible guide. You’ll make hundreds of decisions about your dog’s care during his lifetime. THE DOG BIBLE is here to give you the latest and best information available to help you make those decisions. It’s everything your dog would want you to know.

The Dog Guardian

Author : Nigel Reed
Publisher : Hodder & Stoughton
ISBN 13 : 1473665078
Total Pages : 197 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (736 download)

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Download or read book The Dog Guardian written by Nigel Reed and published by Hodder & Stoughton. This book was released on 2017-06-15 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Struggling to solve your dog's behavioural problems? Looking to achieve the perfect relationship with your dog? The Dog Guardian is here to help. Dog behaviourist Nigel Reed teaches emotional intelligence for dog owners, leading to confident, happy and well-behaved dogs. Through his many years of experience Nigel has found that there are four fundamental components for a content and well-behaved dog. In The Dog Guardian Nigel explains the philosophy and gives you practical, step-by-step advice. This new and vital information will empower you to address any of your dog's undesirable behaviours, no matter its age, breed or history. The Dog Guardian has already helped thousands of dogs and their owners address problem behaviours including anxiety, nervousness, aggression, hyperactivity, lead pulling, jumping up and much more. It's easier than you'd think.

Lyle Walks the Dogs

Author : Bernard Waber
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN 13 : 9780547223230
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (232 download)

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Download or read book Lyle Walks the Dogs written by Bernard Waber and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2010 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Count the dogs as Lyle the crocodile's dog walking business grows.

Last Walk in Naryshkin Park

Author : Rose Zwi
Publisher : Spinifex Press
ISBN 13 : 9781875559725
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (597 download)

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Download or read book Last Walk in Naryshkin Park written by Rose Zwi and published by Spinifex Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This memoir of Jewish family history is also a documentation of atrocities inflicted by the fascist militia during the German occupation of Eastern Europe. It is a personal account of the legacy of the Holocaust.

Frankie, the Walk 'n Roll Dog

Author : Barbara Gail Techel
Publisher : Joyful Paws
ISBN 13 : 9780980005202
Total Pages : 56 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (52 download)

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Download or read book Frankie, the Walk 'n Roll Dog written by Barbara Gail Techel and published by Joyful Paws. This book was released on 2008-01 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A true, inspirational story about a dachshund whose life started out just like any other dog walking on all four paws until a spinal injury leaves her paralyzed. Frankie is custom-fitted for a wheelchair and learns to keep on rolling. Her zest for life will have you cheering and she will give you hope that all things are possible. Frankie will leave an everlasting and loving paw print on your heart. A book for all ages to teach overcoming challenges and also compassion for the physically challenged.

A Dog's Purpose

Author : W. Bruce Cameron
Publisher : Forge Books
ISBN 13 : 1429960272
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (299 download)

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Download or read book A Dog's Purpose written by W. Bruce Cameron and published by Forge Books. This book was released on 2010-07-06 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Dog’s Purpose—the #1 New York Times bestseller and major motion picture—is a perfect gift to introduce dog lovers to this wonderful series. Based on the beloved bestselling novel by W. Bruce Cameron, A Dog’s Purpose, from director Lasse Hallström (The Cider House Rules, Dear John, The 100-Foot Journey), shares the soulful and surprising story of one devoted dog (voiced by Josh Gad) who finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he teaches to laugh and love. The family film told from the dog’s perspective also stars Britt Robertson, KJ Apa, John Ortiz, Peggy Lipton, Juliet Rylance, Luke Kirby, Pooch Hall and Dennis Quaid. A Dog’s Purpose is produced by Gavin Polone (Zombieland, TV’s Gilmore Girls). The film from Amblin Entertainment and Walden Media will be distributed by Universal Pictures. Screenplay by W. Bruce Cameron & Cathryn Michon and Audrey Wells and Maya Forbes & Wally Wolodarsky. Heartwarming, insightful, and often laugh-out-loud funny, A Dog's Purpose is not only the emotional and hilarious story of a dog's many lives, but also a dog's-eye commentary on human relationships and the unbreakable bonds between man and man's best friend. This moving and beautifully crafted story teaches us that love never dies, that our true friends are always with us, and that every creature on earth is born with a purpose. Bailey's story continues in A Dog's Journey, the charming New York Times and USA Today bestselling direct sequel to A Dog's Purpose. A Dog's Purpose Series #1 A Dog’s Purpose #2 A Dog’s Journey #3 A Dog's Promise Books for Young Readers Ellie's Story: A Dog’s Purpose Puppy Tale Bailey’s Story: A Dog’s Purpose Puppy Tale Molly's Story: A Dog's Purpose Puppy Tale Max's Story: A Dog’s Purpose Puppy Tale Toby's Story: A Dog's Purpose Puppy Tale Shelby's Story: A Dog's Way Home Novel The Rudy McCann Series The Midnight Plan of the Repo Man Repo Madness Other Novels A Dog's Way Home The Dog Master The Dogs of Christmas Emory’s Gift At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

The Health Benefits of Dog Walking for Pets and People

Author : Rebecca A. Johnson
Publisher : Purdue University Press
ISBN 13 : 1612491901
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (124 download)

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Download or read book The Health Benefits of Dog Walking for Pets and People written by Rebecca A. Johnson and published by Purdue University Press. This book was released on 2011-04-15 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Obesity is at epidemic levels worldwide. In the U.S. alone, it is estimated that by 2018 the cost of treating weight-related illnesses will double to almost $350 billion a year. A 2010 report by the U.S. Surgeon General estimates that two-thirds of American adults and almost one in three children are now overweight or obese. Similar statistics emphasize the staggering problem in other industrialized countries. This volume originated in a special 2009 symposium funded in part by a grant from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Development (NICHD) and sponsorship from Mars-Waltham© on how human-animal interaction may help fight obesity across the lifespan. It provides systematic presentation of the scientific evidence for this powerful expression of the benefits of the human-animal bond. The volume will be especially valuable as a sourcebook of evidence-based studies for public health professionals treating overweight humans and veterinarians treating obese dogs.