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Advantages: Wonderful stories and memories
Disadvantages: Leaves one wanting more...

...this personally, as each of the cats that have come into my life have come in uninvited and unexpectedly, but very welcome and very quickly indispensable. Now I, like many cat owners, wasn't pleased at the title of the book (as of course, my cats are the best cats ever), although I certainly understood the sentiment expressed. And Amory was prepared for this: 'First, an apology. It is presumptuous of me to title this last book about the cat who owned ...
...been, owned by a cat, the only cat who can ever be the best cat ever is their cat.' Amory uses the wonderful tales of his cat and their life together to also recount past glories and silly stories. One such is his time at Harvard, when he and a friend enrolled in a course entitled 'The Idea of Fate and the Gods' because they had heard it would not require much homework, and then were crestfallen to receive a poor grade. This grade was upgraded when ... Read review

Advantages: Quick and Easy to use; very useful; good information
Disadvantages: Quite large, takes up space around the house

The new encyclopedia of a horse book is a fantastic, and extremely useful and educational tool, not even just for horse-related families. These are valuable things to have around, especially for kids, if they want to know something, are looking something up or even just doing a school project it is a quick and easy way to do thisIt is also very well organised which makes any information you need to find quick and simple to look for. I would recommend ... Read review

Advantages: Very funny! Well written, easy read!
Disadvantages: Mascara stained cheeks at the end!

...my head the situations that Marley got himself into. I would recommend this to any dog owner or dog lover, although i'm sure that many other people would also find this a very enjoyable read. It was very easy to read and follow and very entertaining! Marley is a very loveable character and the fact that it is a true story just makes it all the more interesting. As funny as the start of the book is, the end is equally sad. I found myself crying ... Read review

Advantages: Jam packed with information, tips and brilliant advice
Disadvantages: None

Title - The Perfect Puppy Author - Gwen Bailey Price - £12.99 This book is a must have for anyone thinking about buying a puppy or already owning one, The Perfect Puppy was recommended to me by my dogs breeder when I bought her and it is full of very useful information. I have a few other dog training books but this is the one I keep referring to, since buying this book I havent opened my others. The author of this book, Gwen Bailey, is the Dog ...
...and knows her stuff. The contents are divided into 19 chapters starting with a bit of advice on choosing your puppy, the most popular breeds and their needs, some advice on whether to buy from working or show stock, and what to look out for in a breeder. Next the author tells you how to read your puppys body language etc. Their is also some information on dogs abilities, their sense of smell, eyesite and how sensitive to sound they are. There is ... Read review

Advantages: Throughly entertaining read.
Disadvantages: Sad ending.

I received this book as a gift what with being dog mad and what an absolute treat of a gift. This book had me laughing and crying from the off, more so because virtually every page struck a chord and reminded me of my own much loved dogs past and present. The book tells the story of John Grogan in an autobiographical fashion centered around his experiences living with a completely mad but completely adorable Labrador trawling through adorable puppy, ...
...have ever had your own dog this book will fill you with joy and if not this book will make you want to go out and get a puppy. Highly recommended. Costs £7.99 according to back cover price guide and I understand that a children's version is also available. ... Read review