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Five Women Five Journeys- How Different Are We?

skrzynskie — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:11:29 +0000

The Muslim Community of the Western Suburbs is hosting a unique WISDOM program that features personal stories of women of different faith traditions- how their childhood impacted their faith today, what the challenges are for women in their tradition, what parts of their religion are misunderstood, and how reaching out to someone from a different faith enriched their lives. Come hear women of Jewish, Hindu, Christian, Muslim and Baha'i faiths speak about their experiences at the Muslim Community of the Western Suburbs 40440 Palmer Rd Canton, MI on April 21st at 2:30pm.

Oxford Islamic Studies Database

skrzynskie — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:54:33 +0000

Oxford Islamic Studies is now available on our database page and also via remote access with a Canton Library Card. This allows one to explore the Qur'an by chapter or specific location, compare and contrast translations line by line, or find the context in a concordance for almost any word in the text. Included are articles on the historic development of Islam and biographies of major figures impacting it. Chaptered works such as John Esposito's "What Everyone Needs to Know About Islam" are a separate section. Primary source documents include editorial commentary and historic context for important events. Images and maps provide perspectives on global Islam and feature articles examine current events. Learning resources, thematic guides, lesson plans, bibliographies and glossaries are also available for instructors or students. We hope this recent acquisition will help clarify any questions and provide any necessary edification on Islam and related topics.

Muslim Journeys Grant

skrzynskie — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:35:25 +0000

Due to a Humanities Grant from the American Library Association, our library has received books and DVDs that are reflective of Islamic history, life, art and culture. Included are both novels with a historic backdrop as well as biographies and reference material. Here is a list of our new titles:

The house of wisdom: how Arabic science saved ancient knowledge and gave us the Renaissance by Jim Al-Khalili

House of stone: a memoir of home, family, and a lost Middle East by Anthony Shadid

The butterfly mosque by G. Willow Wilson

Snow by Orhan Pamuk ; translated from the Turkish by Maureen Freely

The children of Abraham: Judaism, Christianity, Islam by F.E. Peters ; with a foreword by John L. Esposito

Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi

The conference of the birds by Farid ud-Din Attar ; translated with an introduction by Afkham Darbandi and Dick Davis

Acts of faith: the story of an American Muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation by Eboo Patel

Broken verses by Kamila Shamsie

Leo Africanus by Amin Maalouf ; translated by Peter Sluglett

Prince among slaves by Terry Alford

Prince among slaves [videodisc] by a presentation of the National Black Programming Consortium and a production of Unity Productions Foundation in association with Spark Media and Duke Media

Minaret by Leila Aboulela

Islamic arts by Jonathan Bloom and Sheila Blair

The art of Hajj by Venetia Porter

The Columbia sourcebook of Muslims in the United States by Edward E. Curtis IV, editor

Dreams of trespass: tales of a harem girlhood by Fatima Mernissi ; photographs by Ruth V. Ward

In an antique land by Amitav Ghosh

The Arabian nights by translated by Husain Haddawy ; based on the text of the fourteenth-century Syrian manuscript edited by Muhsin Mahdi

Rūmī, poet and mystic (1207-1273): selections from his writings by translated from the Persian with introduction and notes, Reynold A. Nicholson

When Asia was the world by Stewart Gordon

The ornament of the world: how Muslims, Jews, and Christians created a culture of tolerance in medieval Spain by María Rosa Menocal ; [foreword by Harold Bloom]

In the country of men by Hisham Matar

The story of the Qurʼan: its history and place in Muslim life by Ingrid Mattson

A quiet revolution: the veil's resurgence, from the Middle East to America by Leila Ahmed

Muhammad: a very short introduction by Jonathan A.C. Brown

Islamic art spots [videodisc] by written, developed and presented by D. Fairchild Ruggles ; produced by Twin Cities Public Television ; presented by the National Endowment for the Humanities ; in cooperation with the American Library Association

Islamic art [videodisc]: mirror of the invisible world by a co-production of Unity Productions Foundation and Gardner Films ; produced and directed by Robert Gardner ; writer, co-producer, Carrie Gardner

Koran by heart [videodisc]: one chance to remember by HBO Documentary Films presents ; a Passion Pictures & Motto Pictures production ; in association with Artifact Studios ; produced by Julie Goldman, John Battsek, Greg Barker and David Grabias ; directed by Greg Barker

Mental Health Resources

skrzynskie — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 19:04:53 +0000

Good mental health is important for everyone and totally necessary to maintain a happy outlook and balanced perspective in these stressful times. Here are some library sources and community resources that can help:

Understanding Mental Health

How to find mental health care for your child by Ellen B. Braaten

How to use herbs, nutrients, & yoga in mental health by Richard P. Brown, Patricia L. Gerbarg, Philip R. Muskin

Mental health, naturally: the family guide to holistic care for a healthy mind and body by Kathi J. Kemper

Mental health disorders sourcebook edited by Karen Bellenir

Treating and preventing adolescent mental health disorders: what we know and what we don't know: a research agenda for improving the mental health of our youth edited by the commission chairs of the Annenberg Foundation Trust

Straight talk about your mental health by James Morrison

The complete guide to mental health for women edited by Lauren Slater, Jessica Henderson Daniel, and Amy Elizabeth Banks

How to test and improve your own mental health by George D. Cohen, William Gladstone

Rethinking depression: how to shed mental health labels and create personal meaning by Eric Maisel

Managing anxiety in people with autism: a treatment guide for parents, teachers, and mental health professionals by Anne M. Chalfant

The food-mood-body connection: nutrition-based and environmental approaches to mental health and physical wellbeing by Gary Null; with Louise Bernikow

Behind happy faces: taking charge of your mental health: a guide for young adults by Ross Szabo, Melanie Hall

Healing depression & bipolar disorder without drugs: inspiring stories of restoring mental health through natural therapies by Gracelyn Guyol

Family secrets: what you don't know can hurt you by John Bradshaw

Healing your emotional self: a powerful program to help you raise your self-esteem, quiet your inner critic, and overcome your shame by Beverly Engel

It's not your fault: how healing relationships change your brain & can help you overcome a painful past by Patricia Romano McGraw

Mental fitness for life: 7 steps to healthy aging by Sandra A. Cusack, Wendy J.A. Thompson

The unthinkable: who survives when disaster strikes and how we can do better by Amanda Ripley

Recovery in mental illness: broadening our understanding of wellness edited by Ruth O. Ralph and Patrick W. Corrigan

Destructive emotions: how can we overcome them?: a scientific dialogue with the Dalai Lama by narrated by Daniel Goleman; with contributions by Richard J. Davidson ... [et al.]

Happiness, Energy, Positivity

Energy addict: 101 physical, mental, and spiritual ways to energize your life by Jon Gordon

The exhaustion cure: up your energy from low to go in 21 days by Laura Stack

Maximum brainpower: challenging the brain for health and wisdom by Shlomo Breznitz and Collins Hemingway

The power of positive thinking by Norman Vincent Peale

The secret language of your body: the essential guide to health and wellness by Inna Segal; foreword by Bernie S. Siegel

Spontaneous happiness by Andrew Weil

Super body, super brain: the workout that does it all by Michael Gonzalez-Wallace

The ten rules of high performance living by Barnet Meltzer; foreword by Carl Lewis

Personal Histories

Walk like you have somewhere to go: my journey from mental welfare to mental health by Lucille O'Neal; with Allison Samuels

Crazy: a father's search through America's mental health madness by Pete Earley

Look me in the eye: my life with Asperger's by John Elder Robison

Born on a blue day: inside the extraordinary mind of an autistic savant by Daniel Tammet

Finding Iris Chang: friendship, ambition, and the loss of an extraordinary mind by Paula Kamen

Monkey mind: a memoir of anxiety by Daniel Smith

Sybil exposed: the extraordinary story behind the famous multiple personality case by Debbie Nathan

Audiobooks

Destructive emotions [sound recording]: [how can we overcome them?: a scientific dialogue with the Dalai Lama] by Daniel Goleman

Mother-daughter wisdom [sound recording]: [creating a legacy of physical and emotional health] by Christiane Northrup

Sybil exposed [sound recording]: the extraordinary story behind the famous multiple personality case by Debbie Nathan

Born on a blue day [sound recording]: inside the extraordinary mind of an autistic savant by Daniel Tammet

DVDs

This emotional life [videodisc] by a co-production of the NOVA/WGBH Science Unit and Vulcan Productions, Inc.; a film by Kunhardt McGee Productions

Raising Cain [videodisc]: exploring the inner lives of America's boys by produced by Powderhouse Productions in association with Oregon Public Broadcasting

The released [videodisc] by a Frontline co-production with Mead Street Films; WGBH Educational Foundation

Cry for help [videodisc] by a production of Thirteen for WNET.org

Shadow voices [videodisc]: finding hope in mental illness

eBooks

The unthinkable [electronic resource]: who survives when disaster strikes - and how we can do better by Amanda Ripley

Mental health disorders sourcebook [electronic resource]: basic consumer health information about the causes and symptoms of mental health problems, including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, addictions, and personality and schizophrenic disorders edited by Amy L. Sutton

The mental health handbook [electronic resource] by Trevor Powell

Understanding and supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties [electronic resource] edited by Paul Cooper

Mental health and deafness [electronic resource] edited by Peter Hindley and Nick Kitson

Mental health services for minority ethnic children and adolescents [electronic resource] edited by Mhemooda Malek and Carol Joughin; foreword by Kedar Nath Dwivedi

The mental health desk reference [electronic resource] edited by Elizabeth Reynolds Welfel, R. Elliott Ingersoll

Psychology and mental health [electronic resource] edited by Jaclyn Rodriguez; project editor, Tracy Irons -Georges

The Gale encyclopedia of mental health [electronic resource] by Laurie J. Fundukian and Jeffrey Wilson, editors

Mental health services for minority ethnic children and adolescents [electronic resource] edited by Mhemooda Malek and Carol Joughin; foreword by Kedar Nath Dwivedi

Child and adolescent mental health policies and plans [electronic resource] by [produced under the direction of Michelle Funk and supervised by Benedetto Saraceno; editor, Praveen Bhalla]

Mental health aspects of autism and Asperger Syndrome [electronic resource] by Mohammad Ghaziuddin

Finding Iris Chang [electronic resource]: friendship, amibition, and the loss of an extraordinary mind by Paula Kamen

A fractured mind [electronic resource]: my life with multiple personality disorder by Robert B. Oxnam

Monkey mind [electronic resource]: a memoir of anxiety by Daniel B. Smith

Look me in the eye [electronic resource]: my life with Asperger's by John Elder Robison

Websites

Major sites:

National Institute of Mental Health
Mental Help Net
Go ask Alice! by Columbia University Health Promotion Program

Local counseling centers:

There are also licensed individual counselors, psychologists, and social workers in Canton with address, phone number and credentials listed on the web.

Bible Fiction

skrzynskie — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 21:28:04 +0000

Bible Fiction are stories whose characters may not all be real people and contain some events which may not be true, but are generally based on background history, stories or prophecies from the Bible. Here is a list of classic Bible Fiction titles:

Faith of my fathers: a novel by Lynn Austin

Among the gods by Lynn Austin

Gods & Kings by Lynn Austin

Song of redemption: a novel by Lynn Austin

The handmaid and the carpenter: a novel by Elizabeth Berg

Abigail's story by Ann Burton

Great lion of God by Taylor Caldwell

Quarantine by Jim Crace

The red tent by Anita Diamant

Wisdom's daughter: a novel of Solomon and Sheba by India Edghill

Queenmaker: a novel of King David's Queen by India Edghill

Mary, called Magdalene by Margaret George

Madman by Tracy Groot

The brother's keeper by Tracy Groot

Lilah, a forbidden love, a people's destiny: a novel by Marek Halter

Grace in thine eyes by Liz Curtis Higgs

Magdalene by Angela Hunt

The nativity story: a novelization by Angela Hunt ; based on the motion picture written by Mike Rich

The last temptation of Christ. Translated from the Greek by P. A. Bien by Kazantzakis, Nikos, 1883-1957

The welcoming door: parables of the carpenter by Kenny Kemp

Seven days to the sea: an epic novel of the Exodus by Rebecca Kohn

The gilded chamber: a novel of Queen Esther by Rebecca Kohn

Mark's story: the gospel according to Peter by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins

John's story: the last eyewitness by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins

Jerusalem's rain: a novel by D.S. Lliteras

The book of Samson by David Maine

Fallen by David Maine

The preservationist by David Maine

Joseph and his brothers by Thomas Mann ; translated from the German by John E. Woods

Lamb: the gospel according to Biff, Christ's childhood pal by Christopher Moore

Daughter of deliverance by Gilbert Morris

Till Shiloh comes by Gilbert Morris

By way of the wilderness by Gilbert Morris

The gate of heaven by Gilbert Morris

Heart of a lion by Gilbert Morris

The midwife's song: a story of Moses' birth by Brenda Ray

Christ the Lord: out of Egypt: a novel by Anne Rice

The scribe: a novella by Francine Rivers

Unafraid by Francine Rivers

The prophet: a novella by Francine Rivers

The prince: a novella by Francine Rivers

The priest: a novella by Francine Rivers

The warrior: a novella by Francine Rivers

Unshaken by Francine Rivers

Unspoken by Francine Rivers

Unveiled by Francine Rivers

Unashamed by Francine Rivers

The secret gospel of Mary Magdalene by Michèle Roberts

The last jihad: a novel by Joel C. Rosenberg

The last days by Joel C. Rosenberg

The Ezekiel option: a novel by Joel C. Rosenberg

First light by Bodie and Brock Thoene

Second touch by Bodie & Brock Thoene

Third watch by Bodie & Brock Thoene

Fourth dawn by Bodie & Brock Thoene

Esther by Ellen Gunderson Traylor

The book of God: the Bible as a novel by Walter Wangerin, Jr

Jesus: a novel by Walter Wangerin, Jr

Paul: a novel by Walter Wangerin, Jr. ; decorations by Rick Beerhorst

Christmas Customs, Why Are They?

skrzynskie — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:10:54 +0000

Who made the first Nativity scene? What is the symbolic meaning of the candy cane, the holly leaf or the Christmas tree? How did the legend of Santa Claus begin and why is kissing associated with mistletoe? Answers to these questions and the origins of other traditions can be found at this page about Christmas Legends.

To check out information on Christmas customs, crafts, recipes, movies, music, stories, legends, and more, check out these sources in the library to enhance your enjoyment of this holiday season.

Senior Book Group Meets November 29th

skrzynskie — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:00:00 +0000

The three Weissmanns of Westport by Cathleen Schine

Senior book discussion meets on Thursday November 29^th to discuss “The Three Weissmanns of Westport" by Cathleen Schine. A mother and two daughters are brought together to escape the poverty brought on by divorce and career reversals. A wide ranging cast of fools, scoundrels, and secret heroes provide an interesting interplay in this modern novel of manners.

October Senior Book Discussion

skrzynskie — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Join us on Thursday, October 25, from 2:00-3:00 PM in Meeting Room A to discuss:

Snow flower and the secret fan: a novel by Lisa See — In 19th Century China, two women find solace in exchanging messages in a secret language as they face isolation, arranged marriages and loss.

Heavenly Reads; Books About Heaven

skrzynskie — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 20:31:32 +0000

Heaven awaits the bride by Anna Rountree — Anna Roundtree was caught up in multiple heavenly visions and became a bride of Christ in Heaven. Full of heavenly lessons, this is a very inspiring read.

To heaven and back: a doctor's extraordiary account of her death, heaven, angels, and life again: a true story by Mary C. Neal — In this life summary, a level headed Presbyterian doctor nearly dies on her kayak adventure and gains an education in paradise.

My journey to heaven: what I saw and how it changed my life by Marvin J. Besteman with Lorilee Craker — This Ann Arbor resident, retired banker and grandfather had no idea he was about to get a short reprieve from his post-surgery pain in Heaven. Heavenly angels escort him, he converses (argues) with St. Peter, and recognizes friends and family members who touched his life.

Encountering heaven and the afterlife by James L. Garlow and Keith Wall — Combined true stories of after-life experiences, encounters with angels and the spiritual world told from a Christian perspective.

Heaven revealed: what is it like? what will we do?… and 11 other things you've wondered about by Paul Enns — Answering questions like "What will we do there?" and "What is it like?", theologian Dr. Paul Enns dives deep into the Scriptures while reflecting on the very personal nature of what is to come.

Proof of heaven: a neurosurgeon's journey into the afterlife by Eben Alexander

This neurosurgeon didn't believe in a literal Heaven until it actually happened to him.

My time in heaven: a true story of dying and coming back by Richard Sigmund

Brought back to life on the way to the morgue after a tragic accident, Richard Sigmund was commissioned to talk about what he experienced.

Nine days in heaven: the vision of Marietta Davis by Dennis & Nolene Prince

Though this took place over 150 years ago, a modern English rendering makes it easy to understand. Marietta Davis had visions of both Heaven and Hell in a 9 day trance.

A place called heaven by Gary L. Wood

Gary Wood was an outstanding soloist who was preparing to teach the gospel in song by studying music at a Texas university. After an automobile accident, he spent 20 minutes in Heaven and was commanded by Jesus to make Him real to everyone he met.

Heaven is for real: a little boy's astounding story of his trip to heaven and back by Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent

A four year old child nearly dies of a ruptured appendix, sharing his visit to Heaven, and a knowledge of events that happened before he was born.

Return from tomorrow by George G. Ritchie, with Elizabeth Sherrill

                           A psychiatrist relates what happened when he "died" of pneumonia,
                           meeting the Son of God and other non-physical beings at the door to
                           Eternity.

Ordered to return: my life after dying by George G. Ritchie, Jr

Briefly re-tells the story of his near death experience as well as what happens after return to life, including real miracles seen in his practice as a physician and psychiatrist.

Books About Cats That Are Non-Fiction

skrzynskie — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 13:32:29 +0000

Cat daddy: what the world's most incorrigible cat taught me about life, love, and coming clean by Jackson Galaxy with Joel Derfner

Kitty cornered: how Frannie and five other incorrigible cats seized control of our house and made it their home by Bob Tarte

Smart guide to understanding your cat by Carolyn Janik

Cat calls: wonderful stories and practical advice from a veteran cat sitter by Jeanne Adlon, Susan Logan ; foreword by Jim Davis

I am Maru by Mugumogu

The complete cat's meow: everything you need to know about caring for your cat by Darlene Arden

Complete cat care: what every cat lover needs to know by Bruce Fogle

The secret life of your cat: unlock the mysteries of your pet's behavior by Vicky Halls

Dewey's nine lives: the legacy of the small-town library cat who inspired millions by Vicki Myron, with Bret Witter

Dewey: the small-town library cat who touched the world by Vicki Myron ; with Bret Witter

Decorate a Dog

skrzynskie — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 13:24:53 +0000

Earn your "Make Tracks" badge by decorating a dog. Stop by the main help desk to pick up the outline, take it home and creatively use your favorite medium to fill it in. What will your dog be, a patchwork quilt of colors and fabrics or photos of your favorite pet? Your finished artwork will be displayed beneath the Help Desk, so do your best!

Face Your Fears

skrzynskie — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 13:23:15 +0000

From a challenge at work to your personal quirk, everyone has a goal to achieve to better their self or their life. Here are some books which address the issue of overcoming obstacles.

Step out on nothing: how faith and family helped me conquer life's challenges by Byron Pitts

Yoga bitch: one woman's quest to conquer skepticism, cynicism, and cigarettes on the path to enlightenment by Suzanne Morrison

The solution: conquer your fear, control your future by Lucinda Bassett

In pursuit of peace: 21 ways to conquer anxiety, fear, and discontentment by Joyce Meyer

Overcoming medical phobias: how to conquer fear of blood, needles, doctors & dentists by Martin M. Antony, Mark A. Watling

Who dares wins: the Green Beret way to conquer fear and succeed by Bob Mayer

From panic to power: proven techniques to calm your anxieties, conquer your fears, and put you in control of your life by Lucinda Bassett

How the wise decide: the lessons of 21 extraordinary leaders by Bryn Zeckhauser and Aaron Sandoski

Conquer the clutter: reclaim your space, reclaim your life

Workarounds that work: how to conquer anything that stands in your way at work by Russell Bishop

The power of nice: how to conquer the business world with kindness by Linda Kaplan Thaler and Robin Koval; foreword by Jay Leno

Teen Fiction Books About Cats and Dogs

skrzynskie — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 13:22:53 +0000

My boyfriends' dogs by Dandi Daley Mackall

The dust of 100 dogs by A.S. King

Inubaka: crazy for dogs. Vol. 1 by Yukiya Sakuragi

Ashes, ashes by Jo Treggiari

Black Cat. Vol. 1. The man called Black Cat by story & art by Kentaro Yabuki

Wisdom's Kiss: a thrilling and romantic adventure, incorporating magic, villany, and a cat by written by Catherine Gilbert Murdock

Plain Kate by Erin Bow

Tails of wonder and imagination by edited by Ellen Datlow

Glamourpuss: the enchanting world of kitty wigs by Julie Jackson ; photographs by Jill Johnson

Ratha and Thistle-Chaser by Clare Bell

Eyes of the emperor by Graham Salisbury

Letters from Wolfie by Patti Sherlock

Straydog by Kathe Koja

The dog in the freezer: three novellas by Harry Mazer

Clan ground by Clare Bell

The nine lives of Romeo Crumb: life one by L. Rifkin

The outlaw Varjak Paw by S.F. Said ; illustrated by Dave McKean

Ratha's challenge by Clare Bell

Ratha's creature: the first book of the Named by Clare Bell

Surrender by Sonya Hartnett

Gemini summer by Iain Lawrence

Robot dreams by Sara Varon

Books About Cats That Are Fiction

skrzynskie — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 13:16:26 +0000

File M for murder by Miranda James

Cats can't shoot: a Pru Marlowe pet noir by Clea Simon

Grey expectations by Clea Simon

No cooperation from the cat: a mystery by Marian Babson

The cat, the wife and the weapon: a cats in trouble mystery by Leann Sweeney

The big cat nap: the 20th anniversary Mrs. Murphy mystery by Rita Mae Brown & Sneaky Pie Brown ; illustrated by Michael Gellatly

Cat telling tales by Shirley Rousseau Murphy

Double booked for death by Ali Brandon

Cat in a Vegas gold vendetta: a Midnight Louie mystery by Carole Nelson Douglas

Books About Dogs That Are Non-Fiction

skrzynskie — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 13:14:10 +0000

Bad dog: a love story by Martin Kihn

Chow hounds: why our dogs are getting fatter and a vet's plan to save their lives by Ernie Ward

The complete idiot's guide to positive dog training by Pamela Dennison

Dog games: stimulating play to entertain your dog and you by Christiane Blenski

Dog sense: how the new science of dog behavior can make you a better friend to your pet by John Bradshaw

Dog walks man: a six-legged odyssey by John Zeaman ; map illustrations [end papers] by Claire Zeaman

Every dog has a gift: true stories of dogs who bring hope & healing into our lives by Rachel McPherson ; with Deborah Mitchell

Feed your pet right: the authoritative guide to feeding your dog and cat by Marion Nestle and Malden C. Nesheim

The friends we keep: unleashing Christianity's compassion for animals by Laura Hobgood-Oster

Good old dog: expert advice for keeping your aging dog happy, healthy, and comfortable by the faculty of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University ; edited by Nicholas Dodman, with Lawrence Lindner

I [love] my dog!: the all-around guide to choosing, training, grooming, and caring for your best friend by [editor, Lauren Kuczala] ; with photographs by Laura Moss

Imagine life with a well-behaved dog: a 3-step positive dog-training program by Julie A. Bjelland

Mini encyclopedia of dog health by Roberta Baxter, Chris C. Pinney

Oh my dog: how to choose, train, groom, nurture, feed, and care for your new best friend by Beth Ostrosky Stern with Kristina Grish

Saving Gracie: how one dog escaped the shadowy world of American puppy mills by Carol Bradley

Scent of the missing: love and partnership with a search -and-rescue dog by Susannah Charleson

Through a dog's eyes by Jennifer Arnold

Your dog: the owner's manual: hundreds of secrets, surprises, and solutions for raising a happy, healthy dog by Marty Becker with Gina Spadafori ; foreword by Nicholas Dodman

Dog training for dummies by Jack and Wendy Volhard

Be the pack leader: use Cesar's way to transform your dog— and your life by Cesar Millan with Melissa Jo Peltier

Getting in Ttouch with your dog: a gentle apporach to influencing behavior, health, and performance by Linda Tellington-Jones with Gudrun Braun ; translated by Christine Schwartz

Rescue me by Bardi McLennan