Offers a commonsense approach to dog training, from housebreaking a puppy, grooming, and practical tricks to detailed guidance for each level of the AKC Obedience trials.

Ella lives in a fanciful and magical world where all children are given a "gift" from their fairy Godmother at birth. Ella's gift - and curse - was that of obedience. As a result, Ella cannot refuse any command, and as a result she is often taken advantage of. In a bid to regain control of her life, Ella goes on a quest to free herself from this mysterious "gift". Ella must outwit a kingdom filled with ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, talking books...

In a future beset with rising seas, corporate government, and constant civil war, a bioengineered half-man/half-beast super-soldier who calls himself Tool breaks his conditioning to overcome his genetically enhanced sense of loyalty to the corporation that created him and seeks revenge against his old masters.

When a new neighbor moves in next door, Ernest's mother, who always insists that he obey all the rules, encourages them to play together every day.

"Seven-year-old Isabel is an adopted, only child, who lives with her single mom and her nanny, Rosa. Isabel's best friend is Zoë. Zoë adores the shenanigans they get up to together, EXCEPT when it gets them into trouble, which does happen now and then! Getting into trouble is Zoë's idea of CATASTROPHE. Each time it happens, it means the friendship is on the rocks -- freeze-out time. Whenever this happens, it's really tough on Isabel, who desperately...

Buzby, the misbehaving bee, is unwilling to follow the "Garden Golden Rules." But a simple act of kindness will change Buzby's heart and teach him that God's rules are made to keep everyone safe.

''Does your dog need training?' It's easy. But you have to be firm. Dogs always try to take over. Don't let them. It's rude to brag, but it only took me 10 days to train my dog Scamp. If I can do it, so can you.'' And so starts the training of a boy's new pet dog, Scamp ... or ... is this actually the training of Scamp's new boy??? A humorous and heart-warming ode to our furry four-legged friends!

"Cheeky Chick can't help being cheeky--he just wants to explore. But there's a crafty fox about...Can Cheeky Chick make it back to the henhouse safely? A funny, characterful picture book by an award-winning author that children will want to read again and again."--Back cover. 'Five little chicks hear Mother Hen say, "Play near the henhouse. Don't go away." Four little chicks say, "Yes, okay!" But one little chick says, "Phooey!" Cheeky Chick is curious...