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Giant Schnauzer

Author : Barbara J. Andrews
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1593786271
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (937 download)

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Download or read book Giant Schnauzer written by Barbara J. Andrews and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2012-04-17 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of Germany's most auspicious contributions to the dog world is the impressive Giant Schnauzer, a purebred dog of unmistakable style and superb working ability. Recognizable for prominent facial furnishings;beard, eye brows, and moustache;his blunt-wedged muzzle, and his solid, muscular "giant" stature, the Giant Schnauzer is the largest of the Fatherland's three schnauzer breeds. The breed today enjoys a true international following stretching from Europe to America and England to South America and beyond. As the author discusses in the chapter on the breed's characteristics, this level-headed working dog is not aggressive by nature, but he is fearless and determined, requiring an owner with a great sense of humor, much patience, and good dog sense. A member of the AKC Working Group, the Giant Schnauzer is called upon to guard homes and estates and to work side by side with military and police personnel, though the breed is by nature docile, extremely intelligent, and highly trainable.New owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on finding a reputable breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy. Chapters on puppy-proofing the home and yard, purchasing the right supplies for the puppy as well as house-training, feeding, and grooming are illustrated with photographs of handsome adults and puppies. In all, there are over 135 full-color photographs in this useful and reliable volume. The author's advice on obedience training will help the reader better mold and train into the most well-mannered dog in the neighborhood. The extensive and lavishly illustrated chapter on healthcare provides up-to-date detailed information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, preventing and dealing with parasites, infectious diseases, and more. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as historical dogs, breeders, or kennels, toxic plants, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and parasite control. Fully indexed.

WICKED

Author : Zuzana Fort
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1479704652
Total Pages : 366 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (797 download)

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Download or read book WICKED written by Zuzana Fort and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2012-08 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anorexia Nervosa has become the Grim Reaper of young people today, killing them spiritually as well as physically, it is a plague which spreads all over the globe with the speed of a hurricane, a modern form hara-kiri. At the age of thirteen, following a number of upheavals and changes in my life, including divorce, harassment, immigration, becoming a refugee and beginning a new life, I was diagnosed as having Anorexia Nervosa, an eating disorder. At first, I was filled with disbelief; I assumed people were lying to me because they were jealous of my new self. But things started to get worse. I got worse. My health deteriorated and my mind was taken over by something or someone foreign and cruel, my will was all but gone. I was no longer myself. My life was filled with hatred. Anorexia took on a life of its own. In fact, it became another person living inside my mind. At first a friend, a guardian angel, but later Anorexia changed into an oppressor, a dictator, a tyrant. Eventually, I grew sick of being exhausted and spiritually dead. It was then that at the age of seventeen, after years of self-inflicted torture, I had decided to fight. And it is the battle over whether to fight or not which is the hardest. It is a combat in which the Anorexic must engage without any outside help. Family, friends and doctors can help but the duel must be solely between the person and the illness. It takes place inside the sufferer's head. It is a solitary war and the Anorexic's existence is much like a solitary confinement. That is my story, this book. A private hell made public, with a sprinkling of humor and adventure that makes life and growing up so exciting. Now, the battle is won but the war still goes on. Anorexia is never going to leave my mind but I have put it to sleep, I have drugged it but each day I must consciously engage in a duel to keep it that way. Each new day signals a fresh fight. But it can be done.

Did You Miss Me?

Author : Karen Rose
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0451414098
Total Pages : 546 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (514 download)

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Download or read book Did You Miss Me? written by Karen Rose and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-02-05 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When her past comes back to haunt her, a Baltimore prosecutor must turn to an FBI agent in order to save her kidnapped son in this heart-stopping novel from New York Times bestselling author Karen Rose. Baltimore prosecutor Daphne Montgomery pulled herself out of a damaged past to build a solid life for herself and her son. But after she helps to convict a killer, her confidence is shattered once again by the news that her son has been kidnapped. Daphne believes it’s connected to the recent high-profile trial, and at first FBI special agent Joseph Carter agrees. But together they find the reality to be even more troubling, and it runs deeper than Daphne fears. With her son’s life in jeopardy, she must unlock a dreadful secret about her past—and confront a truth that will change everything for those closest to her. And, if she survives, threaten the lives of everyone she loves.

Recipe for Disaster

Author : Stacey Ballis
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101612584
Total Pages : 482 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Recipe for Disaster written by Stacey Ballis and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-03-03 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stacey Ballis cooks up a delicious broth of a novel about a woman whose perfect life falls apart in spectacular fashion--leaving her with a house to restore, an antique cookbook (but no cooking talent), and one very unhappy schnauzer. For fans of Jen Lancaster, Jennifer Weiner, and Emily Giffin. To an outside observer, Anneke Stroudt is a mess—her shirts are stained, her fingernails stubby, her language colorful. But, despite her flaws, Anneke’s life is close to perfect. She has a beautiful historic house to restore and a loving fiancé who cooks like a dream. Until Anneke’s charmed existence falls apart when she loses both her job and her future husband in one terrible day. In need of a new start, she packs up her disgruntled schnauzer and moves into her half-finished home, where she throws her pent-up frustration—and what little savings she has—into finishing the renovation. But at the first step into the house’s overhaul, Anneke is sidetracked when she discovers a mysterious leather-bound book, long hidden away, filled with tempting recipes and steamy secrets from Gemma Ditmore-Smythe, the cook for the house’s original owners. Slowly, with the help of some delicious food and Emma’s life lessons, Anneke begins to realize that, just like a flawless recipe, she’s been waiting for the right ingredients to cook up a perfect life all along… “With the perfect blend of humor and heart, Ballis’s writing is powerfully honest and genuinely hilarious.”—Jen Lancaster INCLUDES RECIPES

We Give Our Hearts to Dogs to Tear

Author : Alston Chase
Publisher : Transaction Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1412854504
Total Pages : 253 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (128 download)

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Download or read book We Give Our Hearts to Dogs to Tear written by Alston Chase and published by Transaction Publishers. This book was released on 2014-07-23 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than a hauntingly beautiful memoir about small dogs in Big Sky country, this book is a wise account of the relationships among dogs, humans, and the land that surrounds them. It is the story of successive generations of Jack Russell terriers, their animal friends, and their human companions. Alston Chase searches for the immortality of dogs, what makes them unique companions, and why we humans willingly give them our hearts knowing that someday they will be broken. This book will resonate with anyone who has ever loved a dog. Chase muses that dogs are the embodiment of spirit over mortality and through the window of their brief lives we glimpse eternity. This eternal includes the Earth, the land, and the bonds forged between people and dogs over thousands of years. Chase sees threats in the decline of rural life, unbridled urbanization, and in dog breeders who judge by conformation to breed standards and fashion rather than ability and health. An uplifting tribute to the dogs we love, and a reflection on the limitations of life, this book shows a triumph of the spirit. Rich in poetic citations, it is an environmental cry for help, a naturalistic appreciation of a dissolving world, and a deeply spiritual reminder that nothing loved is ever lost.

The Complete Guide to Schnauzers

Author : Allison Hester
Publisher : LP Media Inc
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 139 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Guide to Schnauzers written by Allison Hester and published by LP Media Inc. This book was released on 2020-12-12 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the PERFECT guide book for any Schnauzer Owner! Author and experienced Schnauzer owner Allison Hester teamed up with some of the top Schnauzer Breeders in the country to write a guide book that will help any new owner successfully raise their Schnauzer from puppy to old-age! Get the answers to your most pressing questions, including: Which size Schanuzer is the right breed for me? How do I prepare my home for an active Schanuzer pup? Which training methods are most effective for Schnauzers? How do I avoid or extinguish common problem behaviors? Use this book as a go-to for all things Schnauzer. From choosing the right breeder, grooming and care tips, training and so much more. You will find in-depth information regarding your new Schnauzer from the moment you bring him home until the day you say your last goodbye. This book will guide you through every phase of your life with your loving Schnauzer. Chapters Include: Chapter 1: Overview of the Breed Chapter 2: Choosing a Schnauzer Chapter 3: Preparing Your Home for Your Schnauzer Chapter 4: Bringing Home Your Schnauzer Chapter 5: Being a Puppy Parent Chapter 6: House-training Chapter 7: Socializing with People and Animals Chapter 8: Schnauzers and Your Other Pets Chapter 9: Physical and Mental Exercise Chapter 10: Training Your Schnauzer Chapter 11: Basic Commands Chapter 12: Dealing With Unwanted Behaviors Chapter 13: Traveling with Schnauzers Chapter 14: Nutrition Chapter 15: Grooming Your Schnauzer Chapter 16: Basic Health Care Chapter 17: Advanced Schnauzer Health and Aging Dog Care

Animal Triste

Author : Monika Maron
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
ISBN 13 : 9780803282551
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (825 download)

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Download or read book Animal Triste written by Monika Maron and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an autumnal love story of erotic obsession, possessiveness, remembrance, oblivion, and time, an elderly woman dwells upon a failed love affair of some time past, when she was no longer young but not yet old. The narrator relives meeting her lover, Franz, at the natural history museum, when, for the first time in her life, she experiences all-consuming love and absolute happiness. Ultimately the affair founders because of her inability to believe that Franz will actually leave his wife. After he disappears from her life, she withdraws from the world, waiting for his return and revisiting their time together over and over in a never-ending cycle of obsession. Her love for Franz becomes a compulsive suffering from which she can neither free herself nor withhold anything.

Out of the Box

Author : Tom Zatar Kay
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1462816398
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (628 download)

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Download or read book Out of the Box written by Tom Zatar Kay and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2003-10-24 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Spiritual Odyssey At 16, he started a solar energy company. At 22, he became a solar energy consultant for Exxon, where he gained the title “Solar Kid”. Today, Tom (Zatar) Kay is making full use of his talents. Out of the Box is more than a list of rules to live by or a cheesy philosophy. It appeals to the masons of today—the young people living under the shadow of the bomb (us). A new-age bible? Zatar is rich with knowledge and wealthy in spirit. The poems are messages of love, peace and hope. Zatar is an occultist whose life’s work is to scientifically prove the existence of “Kundalini” and whose dream is to take humanity to the next stage in evolution. So I asked, “What is Kundalini?” Zatar replied, “It is the mind energy needed to be one with the universe and use a greater percentage of the brain than we do. Our greatest asset, more valuable than any dream you could ever have, lies within everybody and we have the equal chance to awaken the temple of God inside. Which is the basis of all religion, the basis of art and creative ability. Kundalini is consciousness.” —Written by Groovy GURU Table of Contents: * PLEASE READ WITH BACK STRAIGHT (Autobiography) * INTERVIEW WITH ZATAR * ZATAR´S INTERVIEW WITH GOPI KRISHNA (Gopi Krishna´s last interview) * THE ENERGY BEHIND ENLIGHTENMENT * OUR MATERNAL STAR * SAVE THE EARTH - BUY GREEN * OUT OF THE BOX (Poetry)

After the Lie

Author : Kerry Fisher
Publisher : Bookouture
ISBN 13 : 1910751804
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book After the Lie written by Kerry Fisher and published by Bookouture. This book was released on 2016-04-29 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘I just couldn't put it down … It's not very often when reading a book that you find yourself laughing, crying snotty tears, feeling sick with tension … Yes, honestly, it really is that good.’ Being Anne Reading ‘OMG, do I ever like this writer. I don't usually gush … But rarely have I come across a character that I so instantly identified with … The acerbic wit is my style. I want to meet and be friends with Lydia Rushfield.’ All Words Matter ‘An absolutely BRILLIANT read! Oh Gosh I wish I hadn’t finished it so quickly … sheer perfection … gripped me like Velcro from the very start and completely enthralled and entertained me right the way through.’ Beady Jan’s Books Your past will devastate your family. But your lies could destroy them. What would YOU do? Sometimes a lie can split your life in two. There is “before”, and there is “after”. Try as you might – you can never go back. When Lydia was a teenager, she made a decision that ruined her family’s life. They’ve spent the last thirty years living with the consequences and doing their best to pretend it never happened. Lydia’s husband, the gorgeous and reliable Mark, and her two teenage children know nothing about that summer back in 1982. And that’s the way Lydia wants it to stay. The opportunity to come clean is long gone and now it’s not the lie that matters, it’s the betrayal of hiding the truth for so long. When someone from the past turns up as a parent at the school gates, Lydia feels the life she has worked so hard to build slipping through her fingers. The more desperate she becomes to safeguard her family, the more erratic her behaviour becomes. But when the happiness of her own teenage son, Jamie, hangs in the balance, Lydia is forced to make some impossible decisions. Can she protect him and still keep her own secret – and if she doesn’t, will her marriage and family survive? From the author of THE ISLAND ESCAPE comes a powerful and heartbreaking story, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Diane Chamberlain. What people are saying about After the Lie: ‘I absolutely loved it … Kerry Fisher goes straight away to my 'most favourite authors' list … Yes, I was touched by this book as it is one continuous roller-coaster of emotions on a very twisty track.’ Relax and Read Reviews ‘Five out of five stars. Past collides with present in this compelling book.' Portobello Book Blog 'This book was - in a word - addictive.'Voracious Reader's Blog ‘I loved it! A brilliantly woven, emotional, page-turning tale of the damage caused to a family by secrets and lies across the generations’ Rachael Lucas ‘Five out of five stars! This was a real page turner for me, and as the story went on I just couldn't predict how it was going to pan out. ' Dee Cees Reviews 'If you like reading about real women and a compelling family drama then this is the book for you. A terrific read.' Jane Lythell 'This book will make you laugh, frown and cry in equal measure.' Claire Dyer 'Compelling and thought-provoking' Gill Paul 'Believable, relatable and oh so real!' Jo Bartlett 'I absolutely loved it. Her voice is pure gold. I bet her shopping lists are addictive reading.' Iona Grey Read what everyone is saying about Kerry Fisher: ‘Well written and pacey, stuffed full of characters you’ll warm to and a couple you won’t, and a thoroughly enjoyable experience.’ Daily Mail ‘Ms Fisher is a remarkable author with a unique voice, and one I would certainly watch out for.’ This Chick Reads ‘I really found this book compulsive reading, eager to find out what was happening next with Kerry’s writing which was inviting and down to earth.’ Rachel’s Reads

Nicholas's Values

Author : Sharon Scott
Publisher : Human Resource Development
ISBN 13 : 9780874256659
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (566 download)

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Download or read book Nicholas's Values written by Sharon Scott and published by Human Resource Development. This book was released on 2002 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Nicholas' Values, family counselor Sharon Scott and her savvy Cocker Spaniel Nicholas use true stories of animals from around the country to illustrate important life values that will help teach children in grades 2-5 how to be good and nice and kind. To help children live ethical lives, the authors have selected eight important values based on the letters of Nicholas' name. These are values that any parent would want children to develop and use in their daily lives.

Ralf

Author : Anne Crawford
Publisher : Allen & Unwin
ISBN 13 : 1925266338
Total Pages : 285 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (252 download)

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Download or read book Ralf written by Anne Crawford and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2015-03-01 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ralf the Giant Schnauzer was once a small puppy with a big barking problem. He was facing an uncertain future until Caroline Lovick and her loving family came along. They rescued Ralf from Tasmania and welcomed him into their family home in Melbourne. Ralf was the recipient of daily cuddles from Caroline's four children who would spend hours playing with him. He became an important part of their daily walk to school and a celebrity at the school gates where children would stop and pat the friendly visitor. One day Caroline and her family took Ralf to compete at the Royal Melbourne Show. It was here that his potential as a therapy dog was first spotted. Shortly afterwards Ralf began working at Trinity Manor nursing home followed by The Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne where he became an instant hit with children and their families. Soon Ralf was a permanent fixture, earning fans far and wide. Ralf's story is by turns heart-warming and inspiring, and is full of the amusing antics of this endearing animal. It is a true tale of how the love of a human owner can change a dog's life and how the love of a dog can bring hope to those who need it most.

Ferdinando Valletti Alfa Romeo, Mauthausen and Return

Author : Manuela Valletti Ghezzi
Publisher : Manuela Valletti Ghezzi
ISBN 13 : 1445227835
Total Pages : 47 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (452 download)

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Download or read book Ferdinando Valletti Alfa Romeo, Mauthausen and Return written by Manuela Valletti Ghezzi and published by Manuela Valletti Ghezzi. This book was released on 2009-11-26 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The life in concentration camp of Ferdinando Valletti,A.C. Milan player, italian manager of Alfa Romeo, deportend to Mauthausen and Gusen in March 1944 and returned to home in August 1945.

Get Bunny Love

Author : Kathleen Long
Publisher : Zebra Books
ISBN 13 : 9780821778487
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (784 download)

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Download or read book Get Bunny Love written by Kathleen Long and published by Zebra Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beatrice Love needs a job and Nate McNulty needs an event coordinator, but sparks begin to fly when the two work together on the Worthington Cup Dog Show.

Unconditional Love

Author : Jodi Hudspeth
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 143436383X
Total Pages : 82 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (343 download)

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Download or read book Unconditional Love written by Jodi Hudspeth and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2009-01-27 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sammie had been very lonely since her best friend Nattily had moved to Seattle. Sammie and her mother, Sue set out on a quest to learn about different breeds of dogs and which would fit their lifestyle. They learn about dog shows, obedience trials and dog care....... and they met a new friend.......

Life In An Elevator

Author : Patricia Osborn
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1105096181
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book Life In An Elevator written by Patricia Osborn and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2011-09-28 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Laid off, jobless, homeless and over 60. Sound like fun? It shouldn't, but imagine our surprise when, after my husband and I moved back "home" to live with my 85-year old mother, we discover that things are actually pretty darn funny most of the time. This is because my Mom still thinks I'm her brainless, 12-year old daughter and Bill, as the lone man of the house, has been elevated to the status of resident God. Add to this is the wonderfully wacky world of early onset retirement in Sin - oops - Sun City, Arizona and life goes from funny to hysterical.

For the Love of Dogs

Author : June Whyte
Publisher : White City Press
ISBN 13 : 1963479106
Total Pages : 211 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (634 download)

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Download or read book For the Love of Dogs written by June Whyte and published by White City Press. This book was released on with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Molly Gibson, sensual romance writer but shyest and most insecure member of the Gumshoe Chicks, finds more than she bargained for in the Driscoll's dog trailer, the Chicks - Molly, Abi and Dana - swap show ring etiquette and grooming mitts for some deadly serious sleuthing. Their only clues are the blood splattered dog-grooming scissors found buried in a fellow competitor's chest, a husband blackmailing his wife, and a death threat written on a Betty Boop writing pad. As the Chicks investigate, they discover several suspects at the dog show have something to hide. Was the dead man really a serial Don Juan, intent on taking every female show competitor over 30 to bed? Did the ostentatious poodle exhibitor lose his temper, decide to teach the victim a lesson, and go too far? Or, was the female judge with the Gucci boots angry when the victim threatened to expose her infidelity? And who is that bad-boy biker with the sea-blue eyes and kissable lips? Molly, who has enough trouble resolving conflict in her fictional stories is freaked out at the prospect of confronting a real-life antihero. A villain who's killed not once, but twice, and if she doesn't apply her creative flair to unearthing the culprit, could easily kill again. Just when the Chicks think they know who the murderer is, Molly stumbles over another clue proving them all wrong. With only a geriatric chihuahua and a hairless broom to work with, will she live to pass this message on to the others?

Zion, Champion for God

Author : Joy J. Matthews
Publisher : Review and Herald Pub Assoc
ISBN 13 : 9780828018166
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (181 download)

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Download or read book Zion, Champion for God written by Joy J. Matthews and published by Review and Herald Pub Assoc. This book was released on 2004 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Joy wondered why she occupied the planet. Plain-Jane nobody. No talent. Well ... she did have a way with animals. When offered the pick of a litter, she was impressed to choose the ugliest. Little did she suspect that her puppy, a giant schnauzer, was destined for glory. Multimillionaires would write blank checks -- "Name your price!" -- to buy him. A natural champion, Zion would win trophy after trophy. "Why don't you show him on Saturdays?" asked her friends. But a still small voice beckoned her to share her gentle giant with the outcasts, the unfortunate, the wounded, where he would gladden the hearts of thousands of children. In this heartwarming story Joy Matthews tells how she discovered that God's plans are bigger than anything we can dream up. That it pays to put first the kingdom. And that the only things we get to keep are those we give away. Book jacket.