An essential purchase for all dog lovers, this book features anonymous snapshots of dogs from the turn of the cenutry to the early 1950s Catherine Johnson's collection - with its small format, unpretentious photographs and days-gone-by aesthetic - not only reveals a love for 'man's best friend', but also presents a sophisticated selection made with a keen eye for the unusual within mundane Features hundreds of dogs in all kinds of settings; under the Christmas table or in the sea; posing for the family portrait or being squeezed tightly by an over-enthusiastic toddler; a Chihuahua in a tea cup or a Great Dane standing as tall as its young owner

Dogs

Ailis Loganach lives a harsh life, but she'd never complain since she knows no other way.  Life in medieval Scotland is a ruthless battle for survival against the elements, disease and the whim of anyone more powerful than yourself.  It's certainly not a comfortable world for a woman, but that doesn't stop Ailis trying to make of it what she can. Brom Suthurlan, Mormaer of Eilean nam Sian, Earl of the Isle of Storms, tries to be a fair and just ruler over the people that depend on him, but he's hiding a terrible secret: the curse of a naive youth.  If his dark truth were to be revealed, he would lose not only his position, but his life. Together there is a chance that they can bend destiny to their benefit, but they are separated by a vast chasm of rank, wealth and custom.  The civilisation they exist in makes any likelihood of a future impossible.  But the fates are watching, waiting, ready to cast the dice on this turn of the wheel.

What Price Freedom

King Kavrazel has been leader of the country of Vuthron for a long time, more than half his life. He was young when the crown became his, a burden borne on a wave of grief following the death of both his parents. He's tried to be a good king and a good man, but he's had to find his own way. He cannot boast many guiding lights in his life. There are certain traditions that Vuthron embraces; traditions that have been the cause of wars in the past, but the country holds its customs sacred. Their practices have become more refined over the centuries, but they still require living bodies to fulfill them, and the slavers of the south deliver what the Vuthroans need. Lyssia's home is in the unforgiving desert of Sannarrell, or at least, it used to be. She was almost captured as a child by slave traders from Veltharesh, so her family sent her away to safety. Now her home is with the other refugees and rebels in Sken, a city hidden under the baking sands of the Southern Wastelands. They raid passing trade caravans to survive, and do their best to save their people from the clutches of Vuthron. A trap is set, and Lyssia is caught and sold. She finds herself in the royal castle, in the seat of the ruling power of Vuthron, beholden to her new master's whims. Her prison is not as secure as one might think, but the momentary break brings terror rather than freedom. Lyssia finds that, perhaps, escape isn't everything she thought she wanted. And when all is said and done, King Kavrazel finds that perhaps he's the one who's been ensnared.

Blinded by the Sun - Erythleh Chronicles, #4

Elthrinn and Gorren are not a match made in fate. Gorren is the youngest prince of a family that rules a nation of shapeshifters. He is forced to marry Elthrinn for respectability's sake, to please his father, to forge an alliance. She is forced to marry Gorren to protect the people that she loves, because she has no other choice. Her uncle, ruler of her country, will imprison and torture anyone she holds dear if she doesn't comply with his demands. Elthrinn, innocent in nature and torn from the chaste life of a priestess, has to learn to live in an entirely new culture, as well as adjust to married life. Gorren has to learn to accept her differences, and the impact that they have on everyone around him. Somewhere along that journey of discovery, they fall in love, but that love might not survive a treachery that threatens to destroy everything that they know and love.

Searching the Darkness - Erythleh Chronicles, #2

Ashleigh Carter is no stranger to crime, but she's no criminal; or at least, not technically.  By association she's as guilty as sin.  Her father is President of the Priests MC, a motorcycle club that rides on the wrong side of the law. Paul 'Shark' Reardon is caught in the middle.  What starts out as a simple, yet dangerous, mission for his club, the Rabid Dogs MC is soon complicated by acceptance, friendship and a blue-eyed blonde who is very definitely off-limits. Everyone's hiding something and trust is in short supply.  Hazardous lives, already fraught with tension, are twisted into cross and double-cross.  Somewhere in the middle of the plots and lies is a chance for love, if everyone can just make it out the other side alive.

Blood in the Water - Kairos, #1

How can we give animals the best life-for them? What does an animal need to be happy? In her groundbreaking, best-selling book Animals in Translation, Temple Grandin drew on her own experience with autism as well as her experience as an animal scientist to deliver extraordinary insights into how animals think, act, and feel. Now she builds on those insights to show us how to give our animals the best and happiest life-on their terms, not ours. Knowing what causes animals physical pain is usually easy, but pinpointing emotional distress is much harder. Drawing on the latest research and her own work, Grandin identifies the core emotional needs of animals and then explains how to fulfill the specific needs of dogs and cats, horses, farm animals, zoo animals, and even wildlife. Whether it's how to make the healthiest environment for the dog you must leave alone most of the day, how to keep pigs from being bored, or how to know if the lion pacing in the zoo is miserable or just exercising, Grandin teaches us to challenge our assumptions about animal contentment and honor our bond with our fellow creatures. Animals Make Us Human is the culmination of almost thirty years of research, experimentation, and experience. This is essential reading for anyone who's ever owned, cared for, or simply cared about an animal.

Animals Make Us Human - Creating the Best Life for Animals

Charlie "Chiz" Davis is a committed brother of The Priests MC, but even within the world of the outlaw motorcycle club, he's considered to be a little extreme. His little quirks weren't an issue in his role as Enforcer; in fact they were downright useful, although, occasionally they caused a problem or two. But now Chiz has been promoted to Sergeant at Arms, and he really should be on his best behaviour. When he gets carried away one night and goes too far, he decides to take a break and leave town while the dust settles. Andrea Broussard is a businesswoman first and foremost, although her business is somewhat unconventional. Her world is of her own making, she has no family or lover to share it with, because that is exactly the way she wants it. With no commitments during the holiday season she goes out for a quiet drink. A chance encounter brings two strangers together. Completely removed from their individual spheres, they find there's a spark that they can't ignore. When they return to their respective realities, they find that they've changed each other irrevocably. The bond that they've forged will be tested, but ultimately it will bring them strength, if they let it.

Breath on the Wind - Kairos, #3

DigitaliPaul GraingeCatherine JohnsonTrailer cinematografici, promo televisivi, pubblicità, video « brandizzati » e contenuti realizzati apposta per vendere un prodotto occupano uno spazio sempre maggiore: circolano in abbondanza nei luoghi digitali e sono condivisi sui social, colonizzano ampie porzioni del tempo che passiamo davanti a uno schermo (grande o piccolo, statico o mobile). Industrie della promozione e schermi digitali è dedicato a tutte queste forme testuali che crescono ai margini dei film e dei programmi televisivi, contribuendo a sottolinearne il valore o intrecciandosi inestricabilmente con la loro fruizione. In particolare, l'analisi di Grainge e Johnson si concentra sulle industrie e sulle culture della produzione di questi contenuti promozionali, studiando il ruolo sempre più importante di tutti gli intermediari - dalle agenzie pubblicitarie agli specialisti della promozione televisiva, dalle società di marketing digitale ai professionisti dei trailer - che collaborano o competono tra loro in uno scenario solo apparentemente marginale, ma in realtà denso, fluido e in continua evoluzione. Attraverso numerose interviste realizzate tra Regno Unito, Stati Uniti e Cina, si mette in evidenza come le logiche promozionali, al contempo creative e industriali, costituiscano insieme un'opportunità e un rischi, e si mostra come nell'attuale scenario digitale i confini tra i contenuti e la loro promozione siano sempre più sfuggenti. Questo volume è stato realizzato grazie alla collaborazione con Tivù S.r.l.

Industrie della promozione e schermi digitali

The New York underworld is in chaos. Santo Tosetti, head of the Tosetti family, was a peacemaker and mediator between the numerous factions born of different cultures and clans. It was thanks to his efforts that everyone has enjoyed peace and prosperity, but an upstart don, his own son-in-law, arranged for his murder and now it's back to the days of dog eat dog. Luka Volkov is the second-in-command to Nikolai Volkov, leader of the Volkov Bratva. Their family is feared across the continental US and beyond. Luka is the voice of reason, the calm head and the legal mind that keeps his cousin on an even keel. It's Luka's job to second-guess the forces of justice arrayed against his family and to keep one step ahead of them. Natalie Mulholland is a dedicated litigator for the New York Attorney General's office. A Federal Agent with a mission, Evan McBayne, is attempting to build a RICO case that will decimate the illegal organizations that feed on the city.  This is a case that could make Natalie's career, providing security for her and her daughter, Lucy; but there's a small problem.Lucy's father is Luka Volkov. He and Natalie have a soul-deep connection, but the closer they become, the closer they get to destroying everything they've worked for. Their first loyalty will always be to their child, and with that brings a commitment to each other, but that bond is constantly tested by the allegiance that they have to prove to the people who depend upon them.

Dogs

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