Pets And Animal Titles, May—December 2006
Compiled by Suzanne Mantell -- Publishers Weekly, 5/29/2006
Alyson
Paws and Reflect: Exploring the Bond Between Gay Men and Their Dogs (Nov., $24.95) by Neil Plakcy and Sharon Sakson explores and celebrates the special bond between gay man and dog through 25 stories of personal experiences by, among others, Edward Albee, Greg Louganis, Charles Busch, Larry Kramer and Manhattan Councilman Tom Duane.
Angel City Press
Journalist Al Martinez recounts his road trip through California and Oregon with his family and pet English springer spaniel in Barkley: A Dog’s Journey (May, $14.95 paper).
Atria
Women & Dogs: A Personal History from Marilyn to Madonna and Men & Dogs: A Personal History from Bogart to Bowie (June, $15 each paper) by Judith Wyatt and Peter Dyer collects photos and anecdotes from a diverse array of celebrities.
Atria/Beyond Words
Celebrity Pets Tell All (Nov., $9.95 paper) by Lai Ubberud provides the latest dish direct from the mouths of celebrity pet owners—George Clooney’s potbelly pig, Paris Hilton’s mini-pooch and many more.
Ballantine
In Sy Montgomery’s A Good Good Pig: The Extraordinary Life of Christopher Hogwood (June, $21.95), the naturalist befriends a sick piglet and through him learns lessons about self-acceptance, the meaning of family and the value of community. For the Love of a Dog: Understanding Emotion in You and Your Best Friend (Aug., $24.95) by animal behaviorist Patricia McConnell (The Other End of the Leash) combines training tips with advice on how to optimize the relationship betweens humans and dogs. Altruistic Armadillos, Zenlike Zebras: A Menagerie of 100 Favorite Animals (Nov., $29.95) by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson continues the author’s quest to understand well-known and unfamiliar creatures.
Barron’s
The illustrated What If My Dog…? (May, $14.99 paper) by Jim Evans confronts common questions about behavior and training. Training Your Pit Bull (May, $11.99 paper) by Joe Stahlkuppe offers detailed advice on maintaining a happy, friendly pit bull. If you want a labradoodle or a pugalier but don’t know which, Designer Dogs: Choosing a Designer Dog That Meets Your Needs (Nov., $12.99 paper) with an introduction by Norma Bennett Woolf will fill you in on the possibilities. 300 Questions About Dogs (Sept., $13.99) by Heike Schmidt-Roger is a Compass Guide filled with color photos, quick reference sidebar charts and a glossary of dog care terms. Forthcoming in Barron’s Complete Pet Owner’s Manuals, paperbacks at $7.99 each, are Dan Rice’s Bullmastiffs (Feb.); Gayle A. Soucek’s Doves (Feb.); Carol Himsel Daly’s Maine Coon Cats (July); Patricia Bartlett and R.D. Bartlett’s Corn Snakes & Other Rat Snakes (July); D. Caroline Coile’s Pekinese (Oct.); J. Anne Helgren’s Himalayan Cats (Oct.); Doug Wagner’s Boas (Oct.); Patricia and Richard Barlett’s Monitor, Tegus and Related Lizards (Oct.) and R. D. Bartlett and Patricia P. Bartlett’s Turtles and Tortoises (Oct.). Amanda O’Neill has compiled a miscellany of dog-related facts, figures, information and humor in Dog Biz and Cat Biz (Dec., $14.99 each paper). The Cocker Spaniel Handbook (Nov., $11.99 paper) by D. Caroline Coile is the newest entry in the Barron’s Pet Handbooks line. Coming in October—paperbacks, $14.99 each—are three titles in the What Pet? series: What Dog? A Guide to Help New Owners Select the Right Breed for Their Lifestyle by Amanda O’Neill; What Fish?: A Buyers Guide to Marine Fish by Tristan Lougher et al.; and What Fish?: A Buyer’s Guide to Tropical Fish by Nick Fletcher et al.
Broadway Books
Elvis, Bert, Buddha and Busta are the stars of Pug Therapy: Finding Happiness, One Pug at a Time (Sept., $12.95) by Beverly West and Jason Bergund, which is a sepia-toned album of portraits by photographer Jessica Alonso accompanied by a light-hearted narrative.
Chamberlain Bros.
Selections from dog-minded pieces by Susan Orlean, Matthew “Uncle Matty” Margolis and Liz Pilika, among others, plus 12 original essays, are featured in Christmas Dog: A Literary Companion (Oct., $9.95 paper), with an introduction by Laurien Berenson.
Chicago Review Press
Cats and Their Slaves: An Anthology of Worship (May., $11.95) by Michelle Lovric celebrates the relationship between cats and smitten owners including Raymond Chandler, Theodore Roosevelt, Mark Twain and Martha Stewart.
Chronicle Books
Following the memoir of her late father, President Ronald Reagan, Patti Davis recounts how her life was changed for the better by living with her cat companions in Two Cats & the Woman They Own, or Lessons I Learned from My Cats (May, $12.95), with illustrations by Ward Schumaker. Set against the idyllic whitewashed villages of the Mediterranean, Cats in Love (July, $15.95 paper) by Hans Silvester shows photos of amorous felines in a paperback format similar to Cats in the Sun. From stuffonmycat.com and GQ magazine comes Stuff on My Cat: The Book (Sept., $9.95 paper) by Mario Garza, a collection of 250 images of cats wearing, holding or displaying unusual things including wigs, Easter eggs, Gummi Bears, pine cones, dogs and more. The Artful Dog: Canines from The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Nov., $9.95) presents masterpieces of dog-centric art accompanied by prose and poetry by writers from Shakespeare to Edith Wharton to Groucho Marx.
Free Press
Everything I Know About Men I Learned from My Dog (May, $12) by Clare Staples, foreword by Candace Bushnell, is a field guide to both four-legged and two-legged companions with chapters such as “Selecting a Breed” and “How to Stay the Boss.”
Gibbs Smith
How do you give a good pet party? Kimberly Schlegel Whitman’s Dog Parties: Entertaining Your Party Animals (Aug., $19.95) advises on backyard spa parties, birthday parties, art gallery soirees and more.
Globe Pequot
From Lyons Press
101 Dog Training Tips (June, $9.95 paper) by Kirsten Mortensen is a quick and easy dog-training guide. America's Horses: A Celebration of the Horse Breeds Born in the USA (July, $19.95 paper) by Moira C. Harris & Bob Langrish is a full-color panorama of the horse breeds that originated in the United States. A Rough-Shooting Dog: Reflections from Thick and Uncivil Sorts of Places (Aug., $16.95 paper) by Charles Fergus is a memoir of Jenny, an English Springer spaniel who becomes a member of the author’s family as well as his loyal hunting companion. Dog Heroes: Saving Lives and Protecting America (Sept., $12.95 paper) by Jen Bidner presents stories of heroic dogs and their handlers accompanied by dramatic photographs. Cat lovers in search of witty and thought-provoking statements about their pets can turn to The Cat Fanatic: The Best Things Ever Said About Furry Felines, while dog lovers can choose The Dog Fanatic: The Best Things Ever Said About Man's Best Friend (Sept., $12.95 each paper). Spotted in France: A Dog's Life ...On the Road (Sept., $14.95 paper) by Gregory Egmont is a mixed breed—a little Travels with Charley, a little Year in Provence. Photographing Horses: How to Capture the Perfect Equine Image (Sept., $24.95) by Lesli Groves is a basic guide to capturing flattering images of horses. Horse Breeds of the World (Sept., $29.95) by Bob Langrish celebrates the amazing diversity of horses and ponies around the world. 1001 Best Things Ever Said About Horses (Oct., $14.95) by Steven D. Price presents words of wisdom about the nature of the beast. Incredible Horse Tales (Nov., $12.95) by Jessie Shiers is a collection of tales of equestrian adventure. From Baghdad, with Love
A Marine, the War, and a Dog Named Lava (Nov., $22.95) by Lt. Col. Jay Kopelman with Melinda Roth is a war memoir about a scruffy puppy that snuck his way into the hearts of hardened Marines after Battle of Fallujah. The Whole Dog Journal Handbook of Dog and Puppy Care and Training (Dec., $18.95 paper) by Nancy Kerns is a compilation of research and guidance on natural dog and puppy care and training from the monthly magazine Whole Dog Journal. Feral Brooklyn: A Sucker's Journey into Wild Cat Hell (Jan., $14.95 paper) by Nina Malkin is about a stylish New Yorker–turned–“cat lady” who befriends a feral colony and educates her readers about the feral cat epidemic throughout the country. Ghost Cats (Mar., $14.95 paper), by Dusty Rainbolt, a product reviewer for Catnip magazine, is a collection of stories about otherworldly feline appearances.
From Falcon
Hiking with Dogs, 2nd edition: Becoming a Wilderness-Wise Dog Owner (Oct., $8.95 paper) by Linda Mullally highlights the benefits of hiking with your dog while helping readers choose, train, condition and care for their canine hiking companions.
Harcourt
Classified as a memoir, A Three Dog Life (Sept., $22) by Abigail Thomas recounts the author’s life with three dogs after her husband was involved in a debilitating car accident. In a similar vein, Thomas Healy’s I Have Heard You Calling in the Night (Oct., $22) recounts the author’s relationship with a Doberman named Martin, who became an unshakable ally in the author’s struggle to lead a productive life.
Harmony
Stealing Love: Confessions of a Dognapper (Aug., $23) by Mary. A. Fischer tells the story of a woman who has made it her life’s mission to defend the underdog, both human and canine. Written from a cat’s point of view in the royal “we,” Terry Bain’s We Are the Cat: Life Through the Eyes of the Royal Feline (Aug., $16) tells what it’s like to be a cat.
Hatherleigh Press
A guide to pet obesity—what it is, why it is harmful and what you can do about it—is provided in two companion works by Martha Garvey, My Fat Dog: Ten Simple Steps to Help Your Pet Lose Weight for a Long and Happy Life and My Fat Cat: … (Dec., $11.95 each paper).
HCI
The Dog Diet: What My Dog Taught Me About Shedding Pounds, Licking Stress and Getting a New Leash on Life (July, $16.95) by Patti Lawson chronicles the valuable lessons Lawson learned from pooch Sadie—getting her back into the game and into her size four jeans. Why Do Dogs Drink Out of the Toilet? 101 of the Most Perplexing Questions Answered About Canine Conundrums, Medical Mysteries and Befuddling Behaviors (Sept., $12.95 paper) by Marty Becker and Gina Spadafori answers questions such as Are dogs ticklish, Can you trust someone your dog doesn’t like and Can a grown dog recognize his littermates if he sees them years after being separated? Do Cats Always Land on Their Feet? 101 of the Most Perplexing Questions Answered About Feline Unfathomables, Medical Mysteries and Befuddling Behaviors (Sept., $12.95 paper) by Marty Becker and Gina Spadafori reveals secrets cats guard such as how many lives they really have, why their claws detract and whether their feces has the healing power some people claim. DogSense: 99 Relationship Tips from Your Canine Companion (Nov., $16.95 paper) by Carla Genender looks at human relationships through the eyes of the family pooch, working off the notion that how being a little bit more like our dogs can improve our human relationships.
Howell Book House
Small Dogs Big Hearts: A Guide to Caring for Your Little Dog (June,, $14.99 paper) by Darlene Arden is an updated edition of The Irrepressible Toy Dogs and includes the latest information on pint-sized breeds. Miss Sarah’s Guide to Etiquette for Dogs and Their People (Sept., $12.99 paper) by Sarah Hodgson says that when dogs are considered members of the family and taken everywhere with their people, they must be taught to mind their manners. The Ultimate Cat Treat Cookbook: Homemade Goodies for Finicky Felines (Aug., $14.99) by Liz Palika contains 50 cat-tested and veterinarian-approved recipes made from easy-to-find ingredients. Pampering Your Pooch: Discover What Your Dog Needs, Wants, and Loves (Sept., $14.99 paper) by Jason R. Rich gives the inside scoop on such luxury items and services as custom dog houses, doggy day camps and more. Head of the Class: A Teen Dog Expert Teaches You to Raise and Train the Perfect Pal (June, $16.99 paper) is by Kate Eldredge and Debra M. Eldredge. Starting Baby Jaz: A Young Horse’s Journey from Halter to Saddle (Aug., $29.99) by Charles Wilhelm outlines the right way to raise a horse. Freshwater Aquarium Models: Recipes for Creating Beautiful Aquariums That Thrive and Saltwater Aquarium Models… (Nov., $19.99 each paper) are by John Tullock. Chihuahua: Your Happy Healthy Pet, second edition (Sept., $12.99) by Elaine Waldorf Gerwirtz offers authoritative info on the world’s smallest canine. Why Does My Bird Do That? A Guide to Parrot Behavior, second edition (Nov., $19.99 paper) is by Julie Rach Mancini.
Hudson Street Press
It’s Okay to Miss the Bed on the First Jump and Other Life Lessons I Learned from Dogs (Nov., $19.95) by NBC’s annual National Dog Show host John O’Hurley includes chapters such as “Never Miss a Nap” and “A Cold Can of Meat Is Still a Feast.”
Immedium
The latest in an annual series for children about the Chinese New Year and its animals is The Year of the Pig: Tales from the Chinese Zodiac(Dec., $15.95 paper) by Oliver Chin.
Jonah Press
Does GOD Ever Speak Through CATS? (July, $12.95 paper) by David Evans is a personal story about cats, Christian spirituality and the relationship between the two.
Kennel Club Books/BowTie Press
Two titles that are companion editions to Hobby Farm are Goats: Small-Scale Herding for Pleasure and Profit (May, $14.95 paper) by Sue Weaver and Beef Cattle: Keeping a Small-Scale Herd for Pleasure and Profit (Nov., $14.95 paper) by Ann Larkin. Several new bird guides offer information on buying, caring for and training popular species including two by Angela Davids—Budgies: A Guide to Caring for Your Budgie and Cockatiels: A Guide to Caring for Your Cockatiel (May, $9.95 each paper)—and two by Nikki Moustaki,Conures: A Guide to Caring for Your Conure and Lovebirds: A Guide to Caring for Your Lovebird (Oct., $9.95 each paper). Dog Heroes of September 11th (Aug., $29.95) by Nona Kilgore Bauer salutes the dogs that served the nation in the recovery missions following the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, D.C. Goldendoodle (June, $14.95) by Kathryn Lee and Schnoodle (June, $14.95) by Carol Bobrowsky are part of the Designer Dog series, which looks at newly popular crossbreeds. New in the Simple Solutions (paper, $6.95 each) are Grooming (June), LeashTraining (Oct.), Senior Dogs (June) and Socialization (Oct.), all by Kim Campbell Thornton. It’s Raining Cats and Dogs: Making Sense of Animal Phrases (May, $6.95 paper) by Jackie Franza combines animal facts with linguistic erudition. Both Kittens: A Guide to Caring for Your Kitten by Sandy Meyer and Puppies: A Guide to Caring for Your Puppy (Sept., $9.95 each paper) by Amy Fernandez start with basic information and move on from there. Lizards (Sept., $9.95 paper) by Russ Case, about the five most popular lizards, is the first entry in the Beginning Vivarium Series, targeted for ages eight to 13. Marine Aquariums: Today’s Essential Guide to Creating Marine Aquariums (Sept., $9.95 paper) by Tim Hayes, Tristan Lougher and Dick Mills provides easy-to-follow tips.
Merrell Publishers
Shelter Dogs (Sept., $19.95) by photographer Traer Scott presents striking portraits of 50 beautiful shelter dogs in a poignant and loving tribute to all dogs.
New World Library
Rescued: Saving Animals from Disaster (Sept., $16.95 paper) by Linda and Allen Anderson offers practical suggestions as well as the latest information on official policy and how to help in catastrophes. Urban Tails: Inside the Hidden World of Alley Cats (Nov., $19.95) by Sara Neeley with photography by Knox portrays the gritty lives of feral cats—feline families struggling for survival. Angel Horses: Divine Messengers of Hope (Nov., $13.95 paper) by Allen and Linda Anderson tells of the hope and healing that comes from contact between horses and people.
Palgrave Macmillan
Pleasurable Kingdom: Animals and the Nature of Feeling Good (May, $24.95) by Jonathan Balcombe, an animal behavior research consultant, takes a look at evidence that suggests that animals, like humans, enjoy themselves.
Clarkson Potter
Veteran dog photographer Jim Dratfield celebrates loveable canines in A Dog for All Seasons (Oct., $18), which combines seasonal photos with literary quips and quotes from writers as diverse as Oliver Wendell Holmes, Henry James and Jane Austen.
Quarry Books/Quayside Publishing
A holistic approach to health and well being is the stance of Whole Health for Happy Dogs: A Natural Health Handbook for Dogs and Their Owners (June, $15.99 paper) by Jill Elliot and Kim Bloomer, which includes advice from both traditional vets and those who practice alternative medicine. A similar approach is presented in Whole Health for Happy Cats: A Guide to Keeping Your Cat Naturally Healthy, Happy, and Well-Fed (Oct., $15.99 paper) by Sandy Arora, which provides readers with organic treatments and solutions to everyday needs.
Random House Trade Paperbacks
Katz on Dogs: A Commonsense Guide to Training and Living with Dogs (Dec., $13.95) by Jon Katz is the reprint of last October’s title in which Katz covers a multitude of issues pertaining to living well with dogs.
Reader's Digest Books
Your Cat Interpreter: How to Understand What Your Cat Is Telling You (Oct., $26.95) by David Alderton advises on how to choose the right cat as well as how to communicate with it once you’ve brought kitty home.
Sasquatch
The High Maintenance Bitch (Owner’s Manual): It’s Not About Being a Dog, It’s About Being a Bitch (May, $14.95 paper) by Lori Pacchiano and Ryan Pacchiano is a guide to the poufed up pup, by the founders of High Maintenance Bitch.
Sterling
Furmeer of Delft, Frans-hissco Goya, Clawed Monet and other masters of kitty art put in an appearance in Heather Hacking’s Artistic Cats (June, $7.95), which displays their paintings. New Horse Handbook: How to Make Your Horse Feel at Home (Aug., $14.95 paper) by Nancy Bowker helps horse owners familiarize themselves with all aspects of horse ownership including preparing for your horse’s arrival and helping the horse deal with the stress of relocating. The Kitty Kama Sutra (Oct., $9.95 paper) by Richard Smith and Susann Ferris Jones includes elaborate illustrations of felines engaged in fur-play and diagrams of the paw’s erogenous zones. Feline Felonies: 43 Cat Crime Stories from the World’s Best Mystery Writers (June, $9.98) by Abigail Browning presents tales of murder, mayhem and meows from writers including Lilian Jackson Braun.
From AAPPL
The small-format gift book Dogs Facts, Figures & Fun (Oct., $5.95) covers a wide range of topics including dog domestication and the distinction between dogs and wolves.
From Hamlyn
How to Have a Happy Dog (Oct., $14.95 paper) by Andrea McHugh provides guidance on the basic issues about dog ownership including taking on a rescue dog, moving to a new house and introducing a pet to the pack.
From Lark Books
Doggie Homes: Barkitecture for Your Best Friend (Sept., $14.95 paper) by Karen Tobias and Kenny Alfonso is a doghouse do-it-yourself with items featured on the DIY network’s Barkitecture show. Men Who Knit & the Dogs Who Love Them: 30 Great-Looking Designs for Man & His Best Friend (Nov., $24.95) by Annie Modesitt and Drew Emborsky features colorful, masculine designs for men—and dogs—of all ages, for knitters of all levels.
Stewart, Tabori & Chang
Fabulous Pugs (Sept., $21.95) by Lisa Knapp stars a photogenic pug named Charlie Knapp posing as 40 historical and pop culture personalities. Catrimony: The Feline Guide to Ruling the Relationship (Oct., $16.95) by Kim Levin and Christine Montaquila has a die-cut hard cover and faux jewels throughout the book, along with a photo of a man on a leash and a rock on a cat's finger. 1,001 Reasons to Love Dogs (Oct., $24.95) by Christine Miele and Mary Tiegreen features a bull terrier on the cover and, inside, 300 photographs and illustrations along with lists, quotations and trivia.
Ten Speed Press
The Whole Pet Diet: Eight Weeks to Great Health for Dogs and Cats (Sept., $16.95 paper) by Andi Brown is a two-month program to optimum health for dogs and cats featuring home-cooked meals and treats. Pocket-sized gift editions of Why Cats Paint: A Theory of Feline Aesthetics (Aug., $9.95) and Why Paint Cats: The Ethics of Feline Aesthetics (Aug., ($9.95), both by Burton Silver and Heather Busch distill the best photos and writings from the original large-format versions.
T.F.H. Publications
Doggy Knits: Over 20 Coat Designs for Handsome Hounds and Perfect Pooches(Oct., $17.95 paper) by Anna Tillman contains step-by-step instructions for creating novice to expert level sweaters, jackets, coats and leg warmers for dogs and includes instructions for how to make measurements. Choosing and Keeping Chickens (Nov., $16.95 paper) by Chris Graham is a comprehensive guide with information about key traits, general temperament and health concerns. Brackish Water Fishes (Oct., $39.95), edited by Neale Monks, features more than 250 color photos and illustrations.
From Animal Planet Pet Care Library
This new series, done in conjunction with TV’s Animal Planet and featuring complete guides to pet care, launches in September with 20 titles ($9.95 each) including American Pit Bull Terriers by Elaine Waldorf Gewirtz, Golden Retrievers by Sheila Webster Boneham, Chihuahuas by Richard Miller, Labrador Retrievers by Nikki Moustaki, German Shepherd Dogs by Susan M. Ewing, Pomeranians by Marguerite Stocker, Pugs by Dianne Bourgeois, Boxers by Cynthia P. Gallagher, Shih Tzu by Tammy Gagne, Yorkshire Terriers by Wendy Bedwell-Wilson, Cockatiels by David E. Boruchowitz, Aquarium Care of Fancy Guppies by Stan Shuber, Parakeets by Nikki Molustak, Freshwater Aquarium Problem Solver by David E. Boruchowitz, Aquarium Care of Bettas by David E. Boruchowitz, Aquarium Care of Oscars by Neal Pronek & Brian M. Scott, Freshwater Aquariums, by David E. Boruchowitz, Guinea Pigs by Juile Mancn, Hamsters by Sue Fox and Rabbits by Sue Fox.
From the Terra Nova series
Titles in this new series—The Border Collie by Tracy Libby, The Miniature Schnauzer by Phyllis Degiola, The Miniature Pinscher by Bobbye (“Babs”) Land, The Shih Tzu by Deborah Wood and The Pomeranian by Lexiann Grant (Oct., $16.95 each)—contain comprehensive breed-specific information and include a DVD featuring socialization, safety and training advice from a professional dog trainer.
Three Rivers Press
Increasing vitality and strengthening the bond between people and pet is the goal of Fitness Unleashed: A Dog and Owner’s Guide to Losing Weight and Gaining Health Together (May, $13.95 paper) by Marty Becker and Robert Kushner, M.D.
Thunder Bay Press
Patie Ventre, founder of the World Canine Freestyle Organization, provides the introduction to Mary Ray’s Dancing with Dogs (Oct., $10.95), which features techniques and routines for owners and dogs to learn together.
Ulysses Press
Horse Whisperer Monty Roberts provides the foreword to Jan Fennell’s Tales from the Dog Listener: 28 Secrets to Being Your Dog’s Best Friend (May, $14.95 paper), which tells real-world stories of dogs and people learning to live together with mutual love and respect.
University of North Carolina Press
Pets in America: A History (May, $34.95) by Katherine C. Grier describes the changing cultural sensibilities that have defined the experience of American pet owners from colonial times to the present.
Viking Studio
Letters to a Young Pug (Oct., $19.95) by Wilson the Pug with Nancy Levine is a follow-up to The Tao of Pug and Homer for the Holidays, and presents Wilson the Pug as he tries to train his successor in the Taoist pug lineage as he himself rises to Master. Dog Stars: Astrology for Dog Lovers (Nov., $16.95 paper) by Sherene Schostak and Wendy Lam uses time-tested astrology principles to help dog owners gain insight into their pooches’ psyches.
Villard
A memoir compiled from columns that have appeared in The Bark magazine since 2000, Rex and the City: A Woman, a Man, and a Dysfunctional Dog (May, $23.95) by Lee Harrington centers on life in New York City, a young couple and a shelter dog in need of training. Walking in Circles Before Lying Down (Aug., $22.95) by Merrill Markoe narrates the fictional story of a woman who discovers her dog can talk when he vows to help her pull her life together. A Good Dog: The Story of Orson Who Changed My Life (Sept., $21.95) by Jon Katz is about an irrational border collie who was first introduced to readers in Katz’s A Dog Year.
Warner Books
My Smart Puppy: Fun, Effective, and Easy Puppy Training (Nov., $24.99) by Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson. The co-authors of Good Owners, Great Dogs and Tails from the Barkside return with an intuitive, step-by-step program to get the best from your pooch.
Watson-Guptill
Love Your Dog Pictures: How to Photograph Your Pet with Any Camera (June, $19.95 paper) by Jenni Bidner is a book of easy-to-use advice from a professional photographer and dog lover that covers basics including equipment, exposure and composition.
Welcome Books
The Little Big Book of Dogs (May, $24.95) edited by Alice Wong and Lena Tabori uses vintage artwork to illustrate mostly contemporary stories, poems, games, recipes and training humor. The Big Book of Horses (Oct., $24.95), edited by J.C. Suares, is a profusely illustrated exploration of the emotional, aesthetic, athletic and poetic world of horses.
Wiley
Pet Tails: Heartwarming Photos and Stories of Real Pets (Oct., $TBA), compiled by Shelley O’Hara, is a Border’s Exclusive in which Border’s customers and employees brag about their favorite pet.
Wiley/For Dummies
Freshwater Aquariums for Dummies, second edition (Oct., $21.99 paper) by Maddy Hargrove and Nic Hargrove offers tips, techniques and cost-saving suggestions. Puppies for Dummies, second edition (Sept., $19.99 paper) by Sarah Hodgson details the latest in training, day care and travel tips.
