100 Dogs Who Changed Civilization

Author : Sam Stall
Publisher : Quirk Books
ISBN 13 : 1594745870
Total Pages : 181 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 100 Dogs Who Changed Civilization written by Sam Stall and published by Quirk Books. This book was released on 2011-12-06 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 100 Dogs Who Made a Difference If you don’t believe that one dog has the power to alter civilization, then you’ve obviously never heard of Peritas (p. 166), the dog who saved Alexander the Great from being trampled by an elephant. Or Biche (p. 57), the Italian Greyhound who started a war between France and Russia. Or Urian (p. 74), the dog who bit Pope Clement VII and finalized England’s break with the Catholic church. Or Peps and Fips (p. 96), the dogs who helped Richard Wagner compose his operas. These are just five of the 100 Dogs Who Changed Civilization, and this book honors their extraordinary contributions to science, history, art, government, religion, and more. You’ll meet a dog who ran for president of France (p. 79) and a dog who saved a movie studio (p. 115). You’ll meet dogs who have inspired great works of literature (p. 92) and who were awarded medals for their wartime service (p. 158). You’ll even meet a dog who became a real-estate mogul (p. 141). These beautifully illustrated true stories are a tribute to the intelligence, bravery, and loving nature of dogs all over the world.

Author : Sam Stall
Publisher : Quirk Books
ISBN 13 : 1594745889
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 100 Cats Who Changed Civilization written by Sam Stall and published by Quirk Books. This book was released on 2011-12-06 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate gift for cat lovers everywhere—100 illustrated and unbelievably true tales of the remarkable felines who made their mark on science, history, art, government, and religion. If you don’t believe that one cat has the power to alter civilization, then you’ve obviously never heard of Tibbles, the cat who single-handedly wiped out an entire species. Or Ahmedabad, a Siamese kitten who sparked riots throughout Pakistan. Or Snowball, the cat who helped to convict dozens of murderers and criminals. Or Felix, the first cat to explore outer space. These are just 4 of the 100 Cats Who Changed Civilization, and this book honors their extra-ordinary contributions to science, history, art, government, religion, and more. Here, you’ll also meet cats who… • filed a lawsuit • were slapped with a restraining order • inspired great works of literature and classical music • telephoned the police to save the life of their owner These beautifully illustrated true stories are a tribute to the intelligence, bravery, and loving nature of cats all over the world.

Author : Sam Stall
Publisher : Quirk Books
ISBN 13 : 9781594741630
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 100 Cats Who Changed Civilization written by Sam Stall and published by Quirk Books. This book was released on 2007-05-01 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate gift for cat lovers everywhere—100 illustrated and unbelievably true tales of the remarkable felines who made their mark on science, history, art, government, and religion. If you don’t believe that one cat has the power to alter civilization, then you’ve obviously never heard of Tibbles, the cat who single-handedly wiped out an entire species. Or Ahmedabad, a Siamese kitten who sparked riots throughout Pakistan. Or Snowball, the cat who helped to convict dozens of murderers and criminals. Or Felix, the first cat to explore outer space. These are just 4 of the 100 Cats Who Changed Civilization, and this book honors their extra-ordinary contributions to science, history, art, government, religion, and more. Here, you’ll also meet cats who… • filed a lawsuit • were slapped with a restraining order • inspired great works of literature and classical music • telephoned the police to save the life of their owner These beautifully illustrated true stories are a tribute to the intelligence, bravery, and loving nature of cats all over the world.

Author : Sam Stall
Publisher : Quirk Books
ISBN 13 : 1594749078
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Good, the Bad, and the Furry written by Sam Stall and published by Quirk Books. This book was released on 2015-11-03 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With The Good, the Bad, and the Furry, author Sam Stall has consulted with dozens of breed rescue groups to learn the best—and worst—traits of more than 100 different dogs, from Affenpinschers and Afghans to Whippets and Yorkshire Terriers. These illustrated profiles offer honest, warts-and-all assessments of the world’s most popular breeds—and show which ones are right for you. • Like to watch TV? The Brussels Griffon is a perfect companion for a couch potato’s lifestyle. • Love to garden? So does the Bernese Mountain Dog, so be careful. Anyone considering this breed should expect a backyard full of holes. • Have a house full of kids? The trusty Irish Setter will be their best friend. • Live in a big-city high-rise? Pass on the Jack Russell Terrier—these dogs have tremendous energy and need plenty of open space to burn it off. With more than 100 illustrations and a handy at-a-glance icon reference system, The Good, the Bad, and the Furry has everything you need to find the right dog for you!

Author : Kristina Knapp
Publisher : Running Press
ISBN 13 : 0762448237
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Get Out of There, Cat! written by Kristina Knapp and published by Running Press. This book was released on 2013-03-05 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the popular blog of the same name, Get Out of There, Cat! is a hilarious book featuring humorous captions paired with 150 full-color photos of cats where they do not belong: hanging out in the dryer, sleeping in trees, taking bubble baths , eating Sun Chips, and more.

Author : Katie Preston Toepfer
Publisher : Quirk Books
ISBN 13 : 1594746680
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wedding Dogs written by Katie Preston Toepfer and published by Quirk Books. This book was released on 2013-04-16 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wedding Dogs captures man’s best friend at 75 weddings—dogs as the best man, maid of honor, ring bearer, or another member of the wedding party! Decked out in little doggy tuxedos or sporting a wreath of roses around their necks, these pooches share in the wedding couple’s big day. Each photograph is accompanied by a brief essay telling the dog’s (and the couple’s) story. A perfect wedding, bridal shower, or groom’s gift, Wedding Dogs shares the joy of the moment when dogs join in the celebration of their owners’ most special day.

Author : Dan Jones
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 1914317327
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dogs Who Changed the World written by Dan Jones and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2024-06-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dogs Who Changed the World is a beautifully illustrated, heart-warming book that celebrates all dogs and proves that every single one of them is absolute magic. Dogs have trotted at our collective side for tens of thousands of years, bound up in the story of humanity. They have inspired great works of art, caught spies, reconnected lost lovers, dragged the drowning to safety... or have just haplessly and happily ruined everything. These 50 tales acknowledge our unbreakable relationship with the dog, the ?rst-ever domesticated animal, and their dedication, heroism and unending sense of fun. Along the way we'll meet big-boned Barry, the hefty St Bernard credited with saving the lives of more than 40 lost souls in the Swiss Alps in the 1800s. We'll discover Sigmund Freud's calm-inducing chow chow, Jo?, who would sit in on his psychotherapy sessions (and never spilled a secret), and feel the frustration of Sir Isaac Newton, whose little terror Diamond apparently knocked over a candle and destroyed the physicist's most important manuscripts.

Author : Irv Weinberg
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781951317195
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.9X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book First Dog on Earth written by Irv Weinberg and published by . This book was released on 2020-12 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the dawn of civilization, a wolf dog befriends an old hunter and revives his alpha powers among his human tribe. Together they begin a shared odyssey of survival and trust that grows into the most successful partnership ever known.

Author : Sarah Albee
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1426329717
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dog Days of History written by Sarah Albee and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2018 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Dogs, famous and infamous and otherwise, throughout history, for children."--

Author : Kathleen Walker-Meikle
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1783660287
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Dog Book written by Kathleen Walker-Meikle and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2014-08-10 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect gift for any dog lover, this is the story of man's best friend from the canine gods of Ancient Egypt to the heroic mascots of the Second World War. Over the millennia dogs have been hailed as gods, demons, saints, military heroes, even reigning kings – and all the while have been the keen hunters, loyal guards and beloved pets we know today. They feature in Egyptian myth, classical astronomy, medieval romances and early modern portraiture; they took part in the court-life of Imperial China, in early Hollywood film studios and in intrepid expeditions to the North Pole. Featuring the pampered pets of Queen Victoria and Pablo Picasso, popular medieval dog names, regimental mascots of the Napoleonic Wars and tales of canine loyalty through the ages, this beautifully illustrated volume shows how dogs have for millennia been the beloved companions of peasants and princes alike.