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1. Adulyadej, His Majesty King Bhumibol ; Rachawat, Chai (cartoonist); Sirindhorn, Princess Maha Chakri (preface) (2004). The Story of Tongdaeng, Cartoon Version: Biography of a Pet Dog (Reprint ed). Bangkok: Amarin Printing and Publishing Public Company. 172 pp. Paperback large octavo, very good condition, colour cartoons, corner tips front cover little creased. In 2002 His Majesty the Thai King wrote the book "Tongdaeng" which was the story of an intelligent and devoted dog. This was a very popular book which had the English version printed alongside the Thai version. For this version, Chai Rachawat illustrated the King's story. To enhance comprehension, Mr Chaiwent (the cartoonist) added more pictures, including the Chitralada Villa, Dusit Palace and Klaikangvol Palace in Huahin. The colourful cartoons were very lively, giving an illustration of movement. There is additional information about Tongdaeng and other dogs raised by the King. This very special book will help raise awareness about Thai stray dogs and if given the right home with plenty of love and kindness, they will give back what they are given. The cartoons will bring a smile to many faces. ISBN/ASIN: 9742729174. Our Book No: 30212. $30 AUD.

2. Ainsworth, Ruth; Trew, Rosemary (illustrator) (1958). The Snow Bear (1st Australian ed). London: William Heinemann. 69 pp. Paperback trade, good condition, flexible cloth covers, black & white drawings, spine ends little worn, small tear cover near base spine, pages lightly toned, front hinge little split (pages firm), some edgewear corners, rubber stamp. This story for young adults (a school reader by Ruth Ainsworth) is about two children named Hans and Trudy who lived in a cottage at the foot of a mountain called the Snow Bear. They have many adventures in their mountain home including meeting a wild goose called Pippa. (Reading copy.). Our Book No: 29770. $10 AUD.

3. Anonymous (1955). POSTCARD: Dachshund Puppy Wearing a Red Cap. City Not Stated: Publisher Not Stated. N/A pp. Postcard oblong, very good condition, colour picture one side, crease top edge, no written text on rear side, minor edgewear. Postcard oblong, colour photo. This beautiful Dachshund is very life-like with large brown eyes. The dachshund came from Egypt, but however has become the national dog of Germany. (Broadly estimated date, 1950s.). Our Book No: 40191. $12 AUD.

4. Antesberger, Helmut (1985). The German Shepherd Dog (A Complete Pet Owner's Manual) (Reprint ed). Hauppauge, NY: Barron's Educational. 88 pp. Paperback wide trade, very good condition, colour photos, black & white drawings, minimal edgewear. ISBN/ASIN: 0812029828. Our Book No: 5386A. $10 AUD.

5. Ashmont; Perry, Joseph Franklin (real name) (1893). Kennel Secrets: How to Breed Manage and Exhibit Dogs (1st ed). Boston: J. Loring Thayer Pub. Co. 348+46 pp. Hardback large octavo, no jacket, good condition, minimal cancelled ex-library, navy cloth cover (embossed gilt dog front cover, gilt spine lettering), black & white plates, frontispiece with tissue guide, front hinge split, rear hinge little split (all pages firm), spine ends frayed, corners covers little bumped, corners front cover worn & frayed, pages lightly toned, few small marks rear cover, few small stains fore-edge last page, small hole rear endpaper, few edge tears & slight loss front endpaper, bookshop sticker front pastedown, rubber stamp title page, remains old library label rear pastedown. Very heavy (1.7 Kg), and not available for postage to destinations outside Australia. First edition of an old popular classic textbook on dog breeding and management. The author states in his notes that Nature’s apparent methods, effects and requirement have been extensively dealt with to protect the kennel from drugging, and displacing that by hygienic and dietetic practices. Every important subject has been fully discussed. The simplest language was chosen and needless technical expressions excluded. The illustrations of dogs add value, as they are true to life, and some have the nearest approaches to perfection. (The bookplate and rubber stamp are from The Warren Memorial Library, Cumberland Mills, Maine. A wonderful old book to add to an animal book collection.). Our Book No: 40737. $100 AUD.

6. Badger, Louise; Kershaw, Lawrence (2012). Todo in Tuscany: The Dog at the Villa (Reprint ed). London: Hodder & Stoughton. 307 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour photos, pages faintly toned, faint colour loss base spine, minor edgewear jacket (tiny scuff & stain base bottom edge). This delightful heart-warming story is about a dog named Todo who had been waiting at the house 'Poggiolino' since his mistress died over two years before. He was cared for at the home by a neighbour. The authors weren't thinking of buying the first house they looked at in Tuscany. They were still thinking about the move from London, but they fell in love with the little dog with a big grin, waiting at the gates. They begin to restore Poggiolino to life, unlocking her past, and giving their beloved dog a second chance. ISBN/ASIN: 9781444708271. Our Book No: 28501. $18 AUD.

7. Bailey, Paul (2004). A Dog's Life (Reprint ed). London: Penguin Books. 181 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, small black & white drawings, pages lightly tones as common, minor edgewear. Paul Bailey, a British author, covers the 16-year period when his persistent companion was an adorable collie called Circe. He recalls all the moments that have been important to him through a series of funny and moving sketches. He proves that a dog's life is something to be celebrated. ISBN/ASIN: 0141011963. Our Book No: 25048. $10 AUD.

8. Ball, Murray (1984). Footrot Flats 9. Melbourne: Orin Books. 80 pp. Paperback narrow oblong quarto, very good condition, black & white cartoons, minor foxing edge title page & inside rear cover & page edges, spine rubbed, pages faintly toned, minor edgewear. Collection of cartoons by the New Zealand cartoonist Murray Ball. No 9 in this series (1984). Our Book No: 2622. $10 AUD.

9. Basset, Brian (2000). Comic Syndication Portfolio: Red and Rover (1st ed). Washington, DC: Washington Post Writers Group. 17 (includes folder) pp. Paperback oblong small quarto, very good condition, coloured card folder (loose sheets inserted), black & white & colour cartoons, staple top corner black & white cartoons slightly rusted, crease top spine folder, minimal edgewear. Daily syndicated comic strip, Red and Rover, that was first published in 2000. Autobiographical, about unconditional love between a boy and his dog Rover. Originally syndicated for the first ten years by the Washington Post Writers Group (until 2010), but now by Andrews McMeel Syndication. Strips are usually set around the end of the 1960s or the beginning of the 1970s. The coloured card folder contains two pages with Brian Basset’s biography, four colour pages of cartoon strips, and eight pages of black & white cartoons. Our Book No: 30776. $35 AUD.

10. Bently, Peter; Mendez, Simon (illustrator) (2011). Muddypaws Goes to School (1st ed). Bath: Parragon. Unnum 24 pp. Hardback large wide quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), illustrated endpapers, full-page colour drawings, minimal edgewear jacket. First edition. A delightful children's picture story about a very special puppy. Muddypaws follows Ben to the first day at school. Full of humour - the story of two inseparable friends. The cute illustrations will bring joy to any age. The scarce first edition. ISBN/ASIN: 9781445436807. Our Book No: 29046. $15 AUD.

11. Berns, Gregory (2013). How Dogs Love Us: A Neuroscientist and His Dog Decode the Canine Brain (1st ed). Melbourne, Brunswick: Scribe Publications. 248 pp. Paperback, very good condition, black & white text-photos, minor edgewear corners. The author, a neuroscientist, who uses MRI imaging technology to study how the human brain works, explains how he adapted the technology to suit his dog. He found profound new evidence that shows dogs should be treated with love, respect, and appreciation for their social and emotional intelligence. ISBN/ASIN: 9781922070807. Our Book No: 28975. $18 AUD.

12. Boston, Dr Sarah (2014). Lucky Dog: How Being a Veterinarian Saved My Life. Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 298 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, minor creases covers, minor edgewear, edges & pages lightly toned. The author is a veterinary cancer surgeon. In this moving memoir she tells how working with animals helped her to trust her instincts, and have a lump in her neck investigated, and her recovery from cancer. Weaving funny and poignant stories of dogs she has treated along the way makes this a very readable memoir. ISBN/ASIN: 9781760111991. Our Book No: 28661. $18 AUD.

13. Brearley, Joan McDonald (1991). The Book of the Shar-Pei (1st ed). Neptune City, NJ: T.F.H. Publications. 224 pp. Hardback small quarto, pictorial cover, very good plus condition, black & white & colour text-photos, few full-page colour photos. Heavy (1.0 Kg), and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. This book provides a wealth of useful information for all Chinese Shar-Pei owners. There are over 200 full-colour photos and factual details. The author's firsthand experience and admiration for these ancient and beautiful dogs make this a very special book to own. ISBN/ASIN: 0866226265. Our Book No: 22126. $35 AUD.

14. Brown, David (2014). Learn to Draw Dogs (New ed). London: HarperCollins. 63 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, black & white & one-colour drawings, few one-colour photos, bottom corner front cover little bent, minor edgewear, reader creases along spine. This book will help you to draw dogs like a professional. The easy-to-follow guide, has step-by-step illustrations, helpful hints, how to choose the right medium, using photos, how to include the dog's surroundings. ISBN/ASIN: 9780007925223. Our Book No: 29799. $15 AUD.

15. Burke, Di; Small, Mary; Dicandia, Jogn (illustrator) (2009). Seek! An Illustrated and Pictorial Tribute to Australia's Tracker Dogs in the Vietnam War. Aspley, QLD: ANZAC Day Commemoration Committee, Queensland. 43 pp. Paperback thin octavo, very good condition, card covers, stapled, colour & black & white photos, few creases rear cover, minor edgewear, autograph (author's written names). Di Burke and Mary Small relate the story of the important tracker dogs that were part of the Vietnam War. There are also a few photos of the explosive detection and security dogs involved in Afghanistan, Somalia and Timor-Leste (East Timor), in more recent times. ISBN/ASIN: 9780980448009. Our Book No: 26462. $25 AUD.

16. Bush, Karen (2007). Everything Dogs Expect You to Know (1st ed). London: New Holland (UK). 256 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white text-photos & drawings, minor edgewear jacket (rear cover little rubbed, few faint biro marks). This book is packed with facts, stories and trivia as well as answers to the questions that every dog owner wants to know. There are quotations, and canine humour for light reading. ISBN/ASIN: 9781845379544. Our Book No: 28594. $15 AUD.

17. Butterfield, Moira; Mendez, Simon (illustrator) (2011). Muddypaws (1st p/b ed). Bath: Parragon. Unnum 24 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear, few tiny creases covers & spine, minor edgewear corners. Muddypaws, by Moira Butterfield, illustrated by Simon Mendez (2011). A delightful children's picture story about a very special puppy. Ben could not decide on a name, until his new puppy found his own name. The cute illustrations will bring joy to any age. ISBN/ASIN: 9781445428147. Our Book No: 28097. $12 AUD.

18. Cameron, Bruce W. (2017). A Dog's Purpose (Reprint ed). Sydney: Pan Macmillan. 319 pp. Paperback small trade, very good condition, minor edgewear, corner tips on covers little bent, edges & pages lightly toned, crease in flyleaf. Delightful American novel about a dog's many lives, with a dog's-eye commentary on human relationships and the unbreakable bonds between man and man's best friend. This charming story now has a movie of the same title. ISBN/ASIN: 9781760551452. Our Book No: 30018. $12 AUD.

19. Cameron, Bruce W. (2017). A Dog's Way Home (Reprint ed). London: Pan Books. 324 pp. Paperback small trade, very good condition, corner tips covers faintly creased, minor edgewear. This novel by Bruce Cameron is the story of Lucas Ray and his rescued puppy Bella, a pit bull terrier. The story has a dog's-eye commentary on human relationships and the unbreakable bonds between man and man's best friend. After being forcefully separated as an illegal dog, Bella escapes and tracks through the wilderness to find her human. A charming story from the author of "A Dog's Purpose”. ISBN/ASIN: 9781509855940. Our Book No: 30532. $12 AUD.

20. Clabby, Brigadier J.; Sugden, General Sir Cecil S (foreword). (1963). The History of The Royal Army Veterinary Corps 1919 - 1961. London: J. A. Allen & Co. 244 pp. Hardback small quarto, glassine dustjacket, very good condition (in very good jacket), grey cloth boards (red lettering front & spine, gold insignia), black & white text-photos, few drawings, diagrams, indexes, appendixes, faint foxing top edge, tiny tear bottom edge jacket. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. Brigadier J. Clabby writes the inspiring story of how animals have assisted the British military effort. In his foreword, Major General Sugden states this is more than a regimental history - it is a textbook on the care of animals in all parts of the world, ranging from horses, dogs and chickens to camels and bullocks. The first chapter cover the early history of the Royal Army Veterinary Corps from the genesis of the Army Veterinary Service in 1796 to its elevation to the status of a 'Royal' Corps in 1918. The locations covered are (before, during and after World War 2) are at home in Britain, and service in Europe, the Middle East and India / Burma. There is an extended chapter on war dogs. (An earlier companion book by Major-General Sir Frederick Smith covers 1796 to 1919 in detail.). ISBN/ASIN: B0000CLRS7. Our Book No: 41213. $55 AUD.

21. Collier, Margaret (1995). Border Collies (1st ed). Neptune City, NJ: TFH: T.F.H. Publications. 224 pp. Hardback small octavo, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour text-photos & drawings, slightly slack spine, front flyleaf removed. This book, illustrated with almost 200 full-colour photos and drawings, presents sensible, easy-to-follow recommendations about selecting and caring for a Border Collie. ISBN/ASIN: 0793811872. Our Book No: 4829. $13 AUD.

22. Coren, Stanley (2010). Born to Bark: My Adventures with an Irrepressible and Unforgettable Dog (1st ed). New York: Free Press. 303 pp. Hardback small octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white text-photos & drawings (including title page), minor edgewear jacket, remainder mark bottom edge. Stanley Coren, the Canadian psychology professor and expert on dog behaviour, writes about his most memorable dog, a Cairn terrier named Flint with whom he formed a firm bond. He has had a few dogs since but the adventures of Flint are uppermost in his mind, and in this very special book he remembers his time with him. ISBN/ASIN: 9781439189207. Our Book No: 30170. $25 AUD.

23. Crawford, Anne; Lovick, Caroline (with) (2015). Ralf: How a Giant Schnauzer Brought Hope, Happiness and Healing to Sick Children. Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 258 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, pages faintly toned, top corner rear cover creased, few light creases front cover, minor edgewear. The story of a very special Giant Schnauzer named Ralf. He had a very unhappy life in Tasmania, until the Lovick family rescued him and took him home to Melbourne. One day The family took him to compete at the Royal Melbourne Show. It was here that his potential as a therapy dog was noticed. He began working at Trinity Manor nursing home followed by The Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne. His story is by turns heart-warming and inspiring, and is packed with the amusing antics of this wonderful dog. It is a true tale of how the love of a human owner can change a dog's life and how the love of a dog can bring hope to the people who need it the most. ISBN/ASIN: 9781760111229. Our Book No: 30535. $18 AUD.

24. Cuddy, Beverley (1991). Cavalier King Charles Spaniels (1st ed). Neptune City, NJ: TFH: T. F. H. Publications. 190 pp. Hardback octavo, no jacket as issued, pictorial cover, very good condition, colour text-photos & drawings, minor foxing top edge. This book by Beverley Cuddy, illustrated with more than 175 full-colour photos and drawings, presents sensible, easy-to-follow recommendations about selecting and caring for a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog. ISBN/ASIN: 0866227806. Our Book No: 24391. $15 AUD.

25. Dando-Collins, Stephen (2012). Caesar the War Dog (1st ed). Sydney: Random House. 300 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, bottom corner front cover little creased, slight indentation rear cover (sticker removal), minimal edgewear. Novel for young adults, based on the true stories of heroic military and service dogs who save many lives. This is the story of Caesar the chocolate labrador and his handler Corporal Ben Fulton who trains Caesar to be a sniffer dog in the Australian Army. They both are sent to Afghanistan where Caesar proves his worth, finding hidden explosives and saving lives. During an ambush, Caesar is separated from Ben who is wounded and evacuated to hospital. Ben is sent home and he and his family search for clues to find out where Caesar is. It is a long road home, and Caesar must face many hardships along the way before this loyal and brave dog is reunited with his family. The rear of the book has some true stories about war dogs. Suggested reading age: Primary school age. ISBN/ASIN: 9781742756318. Our Book No: 29432. $12 AUD.

26. Daniels, Elva George (1997). Pippy's Diary (1st ed). New York: Vantage Press. 43 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, few black & white text-photos, minor edgewear, old price marks. A wonderful story for young adults by Elva George Daniels, but actually told by Pippy the cocker spaniel. He was born in Australia, and in his diary relates his many true-life adventures, both in high society, and on the streets of New York City and Brisbane, Australia. First edition stated. ISBN/ASIN: 0533116155. Our Book No: 23078. $15 AUD.

27. Davy, Vickie (editor); Adams, Saskia (editor); Warren, Katrina (foreword) (2011). PetRescue's Amazing Dog Stories: True Tales of Second-chance Dogs and the Lives They Changed (Reprint ed). Melbourne: Viking / Penguin Group. 277 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, colour photos centre spread, black & white text-photos, minor edgewear. This uplifting collection contains over 100 original Australian dog stories of canine survival, loyalty and unconditional love. These stories come from vets, volunteers, and adopted families and show how important and enriching having a pet in your life can be. The first author, Vickie Davy, is a co-founder of PetRescue, which re-homes 20,000 dogs each year. ISBN/ASIN: 9780670075690. Our Book No: 28402. $20 AUD.

28. de Bernieres, Louis; Baker, Alan (illustrator) (2001). Red Dog: An Australian Story (1st Australian ed). Sydney: Alfred A. Knopf / Random House Australia. 119 pp. Hardback small, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), single-colour drawings, some edgewear bottom edge cloth cover, jacket cover photo differs from stock photo. Australian novel by Louis de Bernieres, based on a famous red kelpie who lived in Dampier, Western Australia. 'Red Dog' has now become a star in a major motion picture. The author states that the stories are based upon what really happened to Red Dog, but the characters are invented, except John. The real Red Dog was born in 1971, and died in 1979. His bronze statue is just outside the town of Dampier. First Australian edition. ISBN/ASIN: 1740510852. Our Book No: 17443. $18 AUD.

29. de Casembroot, Judy (1961). Spaniels. London: Batsford. 64 pp. Hardback square octavo, dustjacket, good plus condition (in good dustjacket), black & white photos centre spread, edgewear jacket (edge tears), flyleaves lightly foxed, protected by removable semiarchival plastic sleeve. A delightful book containing 40 cute photos of spaniels, plus plenty of text explaining the variety of breeds available for this popular dog. Our Book No: 8675. $10 AUD.

30. de Kretser, Michelle (2008). The Lost Dog (1st p/b ed). Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 343 pp. Paperback small trade, very good condition, pages faintly toned, minor edgewear. This novel by an Australian writer is set in present-day Australia and mid-20th century India. It is a mystery and a love story, an exploration of art and nature, a meditation on ageing and the passing of time. A gripping modern novel which examines the weight of history and different ways of understanding the world. A beautifully written novel that brilliantly contrasts new cityscapes and their inhabitants with the wild, ancient continent beyond. The collision of the primal and the civilised, modernity and the past, and home and exile. ISBN/ASIN: 9781741756067. Our Book No: 30379. $15 AUD.

31. De Prisco, Andrew (1996). A New Owner's Guide to Training the Perfect Puppy. Neptune City, NJ: TFH: T. F. H. Publications. 160 pp. Hardback small octavo, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour text-photos, top corners lightly bumped. About training your puppy. The many colour photos and easy-to-understand text will be helpful to anyone who wants to have a well trained dog. ISBN/ASIN: 0793827582. Our Book No: 24364. $10 AUD.

32. Dean, Josh (2012). Show Dog: The Charmed Life and Trying Times of a Near-perfect Purebred (Reprint ed). New York: HarperCollins. 393 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour photos (including frontispiece), black & white drawings, minor edgewear jacket, edges & pages lightly toned. The American author spent a year alongside rising star Jack, a champion Australian shepherd, and his canine and human friends. Follows Jack as he matures over a course of a year, from still-improving adolescent to seasoned adult show dog. Also looks at the fascinating world of breeders and dog show fanciers. Admire the frontispiece photo of Jack as a puppy. ISBN/ASIN: 9780062020482. Our Book No: 27689. $20 AUD.

33. Dicks, Terrance; Littlewood, Valerie (illustrator) (1989). Goliath and the Cub Scouts (1st ed) [Adventures of David and Goliath Series]. London: Piccadilly Press. 52 pp. Hardback small, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, black & white drawings, minor edgewear. Adventure story for young adults. David's dog Goliath - an enormous mongrel - insists on going wherever David goes. For once, David is glad he came along as Goliath solves the mystery of the missing medal. Collectible hardback edition, written by the author of some Doctor Who stories. ISBN/ASIN: 1853400637. Our Book No: 1967. $10 AUD.

34. Disney, Walt; Memling, Carl (adaptor); Crawford, Mel (illustrator) (1966). Walt Disney Presents the Ugly Dachshund: Adapted by Carl Memling from the Motion Picture "The Ugly Dachshund" (Reprint ed) [A Big Golden Book]. New York: Golden Press. 28 pp. Hardback folio (32.3 x 24.3 cm), very good condition, pictorial cover, many colour drawings, some edgewear corners, small sticker rear pastedown. Wonderful children's picture story about a Great Dane who thinks he is a Dachshund. This version is adapted by Carl Memling from the Walt Disney film. Illustrated by Mel Crawford. A Big Golden Book that appeals to any age. (Golden Press no 10860.). Our Book No: 22549. $20 AUD.

35. Dovers, Robert (1957). Huskies (1st ed). London: G. Bell & Sons. 219 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in good dustjacket), black & white photos, edges & endpapers, lightly foxed, minor edgewear jacket (spine edges rubbed, reverse side lightly toned). The author was in charge of three teams of huskies for a year in the Antarctic. In this book he writes about his adventures during this time. Our Book No: 25292. $15 AUD.

36. Edwards, Cheryl Ann (1995). Australian Cattle Dogs: Old Timers (1st ed) [Oldtimers]. Sydney: YFP Publications. 335 pp. Hardback large quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in good dustjacket), black & white text-photos, spine faded jacket (top edge also lightly faded, minor edgewear), top corner front board little bumped. Heavy (1.25 Kg), and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. This scarce large-format self-published book by Cheryl Ann Edwards is about the early history and development of the Australian Cattle Dog from the early 1900s to early 1970. There are 500 photos and 336 pages of informative text, most of which has never been presented in this form before. The book has taken 6 years to produce, and is an encyclopedia of the Australian Cattle Dog: both a reference book, and a very special book for collectors of Australian dog books. ISBN/ASIN: 0646208136. Our Book No: 40552. $150 AUD.

37. Fleetwood, Lisa; Pile, Nancy (editor) (2016). Destination Dachshund: A Travel Memoir - Three Months, Three Generations and Sixty Dachshunds ( ed). Sydney: Lisa Fleetwood. 263 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, single black & white photo, black & white drawings, minor edgewear. An amusing and heartfelt true story by Lisa Fleetwood that will resonate with travel and dog lovers alike. She explores the bond of family, the abiding love we have for our pets and the grieving for loved ones, both human and hound. The author and her family embark on the trip of a lifetime just days after the loss of their beloved dachshund, Coco. They had a dachshund spotting competition for finding dachshunds across 15 countries. This very special book offers a unique twist on the travel memoir with remembrance for those loved and lost, at the heart of the family's journey through Turkey, Russia, the Baltics, Europe and the United States. ISBN/ASIN: 9780994591401. Our Book No: 30544. $25 AUD.

38. Fogle, Bruce (2005). Travels with Macy: One Man and His Dog Take a Journey through North America in Search of Home (Reprint ed). London: Ebury Press. 304 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white text-photos, maps, minor edgewear jacket. Bruce Fogle, the British bestselling author and vet, together with his beautiful golden retriever named Macy, retrace the footsteps of John Steinbeck in his 1962 book 'Travels with Charley'. This is a wonderful travel adventure written with great joy and humour, exploring the United States, a land of overwhelming grandeur and people of extraordinary spirit. A great story for all dog lovers and people who like adventure. ISBN/ASIN: 0091899141. Our Book No: 23559. $20 AUD.

39. Fox, Mem; Denton, Terry (illustrator) (2005). Night Noises (Reprint ed). Melbourne: Penguin Group. 32 pp. Paperback wide small quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, bottom corner front cover little creased (few minor scratches), minor edgewear. Australian children's picture story about a very special lady named Lily Laceby who is nearly ninety, and lives in a cottage in the hills with her dog Butch Aggie. This book with the large colourful drawings and simple text will appeal to all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 9780143501480. Our Book No: 28517. $10 AUD.

40. Galsworthy, John; Earl, Maud (illustrator); Chris, the Dog (1930). Memories (Reprint ed). London: William Heinemann. 71 pp. Hardback quarto, papered boards, good condition, black & cream drawings, illustrated endpapers, four colour plates (including frontispiece, all with tissue guards), endpapers lightly toned & little foxed, pages lightly toned, top edge toned, fore-edge & bottom edge lightly toned, spine little faded, spine ends lightly rubbed, inner hinge slightly split (pages firm), owner's written name & date. The wonderful story by novelist John Galsworthy about his favourite black cocker spaniel Chris. The beautiful life-like illustrations make this a suitable book for adults and older children. At times it seems that the spaniel is telling the story himself. A delightful book for any dog lover. Our Book No: 29342. $40 AUD.

41. Gardner, Nuala (2007). A Friend Like Henry: The Remarkable True Story of an Autistic Boy and the Dog that Unlocked His World (1st ed). London: Hodder & Stoughton. 342 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good plus condition (in very good plus dustjacket), frontispiece. The author is a community nurse and qualified midwife and mother of Dale and Amy, both being autistic. This is the inspiring account of a family's struggle to break into their son's autistic world, and how a beautiful golden retriever dog transformed their lives. ISBN/ASIN: 9780340934012. Our Book No: 22639. $15 AUD.

42. Gray, Jeffrey A. (1980). Ivan Pavlov [Modern Masters]. New York: Viking Press. 153 pp. Hardback small, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black cloth spine, pages lightly toned, reverse jacket lightly toned (minor edgewear), few small marks endpapers, owner's written name. Biography of the Nobel-Prize-winning Russian physiologist who discovered the conditioned reflex during experiments with dogs. This concise account of his life and works follows the development of Pavlov's theories of brain function, behavior, and personality, based on the concept of conditioning. Jeffrey Gray also discusses Pavlov's critics and followers, especially in the Soviet Union, and assesses his contribution to our understanding of behavior, brain and mind. ISBN/ASIN: 0670404578. Our Book No: 28822. $18 AUD.

43. Greaves, Laura (2018). Dogs with Jobs: Inspirational Tales of he World's Hardest-working Dogs (Reprint ed). Melbourne: Penguin Random House Australia. 317 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, colour & one black & white photo, minor edgewear. Laura Greaves relates amazing true stories about some of the hardest-working dogs in the world. Molly Polly is a diabetes alert dog. Bailey keeps the Seagulls away from the heritage vessels at the Australian National Maritime Museum.Daisy, the collie mix, who is a full-time guide dog for another dog. A wonderful inspiring book for animal lovers. ISBN/ASIN: 9780143784807. Our Book No: 41172. $20 AUD.

44. Greenop, Frank S; English, Hal (illustrator) (1965). Catapult for Tom: What He Learned from a Dog [Moorooba Books]. Sydney: Greenop & Greenhalgh. 14 pp. Hardback small thin quarto, no jacket, good condition, pictorial boards, stapled (lightly rusted), colour drawings, spine lightly worn (small tear), covers lightly scuffed & marked, pages & pastedowns lightly toned, cover corners little bumped, fore-edge front cover lightly dented, fore-edge rear cover little rubbed, title on front cover little rubbed. (Estimated date, 1960s, Trove catalogue.) An Australian children's picture story book about a boy using a catapult to scare of a dog. However, he gets lost and the very same dog saves his life. Our Book No: 27834. $10 AUD.

45. Grogan, John (2007). Bad Dogs have More Fun: Selected Writings on Family, Animals, and Life from The Philadelphia Inquirer (1st ed). Philadelphia: Vanguard Books. 247 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good plus condition (in very good plus dustjacket), minimal edgewear jacket. First edition. A collection of over 75 newspaper articles from "The Philadelphia Inquirer", including his interaction with dogs, written by former columnist John Grogan. ISBN/ASIN: 9781593154684. Our Book No: 26419. $12 AUD.

46. Gurr, Robin (1955). Red Pepper: The Story of an Australian Horse (Reprint ed). Sydney: Australasian Publishing Company. 86 pp. Paperback, good plus condition, flexible green cloth covers, black & white drawings, edges covers little frayed, corner tips covers & few pages little creased, spine ends little worn, pages lightly toned, possible library marks front endpapers (label removal), minor edgewear. This reader for young adults, written and illustrated by Robin Gurr, is about a pony named Red Pepper who grew into a fine race horse. In his later years he was owned by a girl who loved horses, and he found a new friend in a Dalmatian dog, but he had many adventures on his way to a better future. A wonderful story inspired by "Triple Glass". Our Book No: 29119. $20 AUD.

47. Halpern, Sue (2014). A Dog Walks Into a Nursing Home: Lessons in the Good Life from an Unlikely Teacher. Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 310 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, pages faintly toned, minor edgewear corners. This is the very special story of Pransky the Labradoodle, and her American owner. Pransky taught her well-meaning owner the essence of being faithful, charitable, loving and sometimes prudent. They both trained as a certified therapy-dog team, and visited people in nursing homes. ISBN/ASIN: 9781760110604. Our Book No: 28933. $18 AUD.

48. Hanson, Michele (2013). Absolutely Barking: Adventures in Dog Ownership (1st ed). London: Simon & Schuster. 310 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), pages faintly toned, minor edgewear jacket. A witty look at dogs in Britain, an important aspect of British life. Written by a popular columnist for dog-lovers everywhere. ISBN/ASIN: 9780857204912. Our Book No: 28587. $18 AUD.

49. Hare, Brian; Woods, Vanessa (2013). The Genius of Dogs: How Dogs are Smarter Than You Think (1st ed). New York: Penguin Group. 367 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour photos, illustrated endpapers (dog photos), minor edgewear jacket, base spine little bumped. A revolution in the way we can understand dog intelligence. The author has spent years researching dogs and how they think. His research has taken him around the world and changed forever what we know of how dogs think and what they understand. His seminal work has acquainted him with every kind of dog from the tiniest shelter puppy to the exotic New Guinea Singing Dog. This very special book explains what the new cognitive science means for dog owners and the daily life of people with dogs. ISBN/ASIN: 9780525953197. Our Book No: 30420. $30 AUD.

50. Harrison, Lyn; Slim, Lady (foreword) (1961). Clippy is the Story of a Little Poodle Dog Living in London. Sydney: Oswald Ziegler Publications. 47 pp. Hardback square, no jacket, pictorial cover, good condition, black & white drawings, cover corners bumped, small scuff mark rear cover, base spine lightly worn, boards lightly marked, few small stains edges, inner hinge little split (pages firm), minor insect damage front cover, edges & pages lightly toned, autograph (author's written front free flyleaf). This charming story is told by Clippy, a poodle who found a home with the author and her husband. The drawings and the way Clippy explains his thoughts on any topic and situation he finds himself in are very amusing. Our Book No: 26102. $15 AUD.

51. Hartnett, Sonya (2007). Stripes of the Sidestep Wolf (New, 1st printing ed). Melbourne: Penguin Books. 191 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, top edge lightly foxed, minor edgewear. A shimmering, ultimately joyful novel for young adults by Sonya Hartnett. A story of journeying towards courage and freedom, of finding the will to live a life beyond expectation. Satchel O'Rye dares to think that his dreary life might change when he spies a strange doglike animal at a nearby mountain that he thinks may be the rare, striped Tasmanian tiger. As the devoted son of an impoverished couple in a dying rural town, he must weigh in balance the life of his most cherished dog and the freedom of a mysterious rare animal. ISBN/ASIN: 9780143006794. Our Book No: 27469. $15 AUD.

52. Heyhoe, Dave; Lewis, Damien (with) (2012). It's All about Treo: Life and War with the World's Bravest Dog (1st ed). London: Quercus. 324 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, colour photos, spine lightly creased, top corner rear cover creased, light creases front cover, minor edgewear. This is the true story of an unbreakable bond between Treo, the world's most highly decorated living dog, and the author who is his handler, while doing the most dangerous job on earth - sniffing out bombs in Afghanistan. This story is told with much warmth and care. ISBN/ASIN: 9781780873978. Our Book No: 27968. $15 AUD.

53. Hill, Herminie Warner (1970). Pekingese (Reprint ed) [Foyles Handbooks]. London: Foyles Handbooks / W. & G. Foyle Ltd. 78 pp. Hardback small, very good condition, pictorial cover, black & white photos, spine ends little bumped, minor foxing front flyleaf. Our Book No: 6960. $10 AUD.

54. Hissey, Jane (1999). Ruff (Reprint ed). London: Random House Children's. 32 pp. Paperback large oblong quarto, very good condition, tables, colour illustrations including endpapers, spine little faded & creased, few light creases covers & some pages, minor edgewear corners. An old Bear and friends special story time book. A woolly dog bounces into the playroom without a name or a home. He has never had a birthday! Old Bear and the other toys are full of birthday ideas for their new-found friend. ISBN/ASIN: 9780099327813. Our Book No: 29768. $10 AUD.

55. Holloway, Monica (2009). Cowboy and Wills (1st p/b ed). London: Pocket Books. 279 pp. Paperback trade, good plus condition, black & white photos, crease front cover, faint impression marks front cover, minor edgwear. This extraordinary true story of an autistic boy and the golden retriever dog who changed his life. ISBN/ASIN: 9781847399557. Our Book No: 25937. $10 AUD.

56. Horowitz, Alexandra (2016). Being a Dog: Following the Dog into a World of Smell (1st ed). London: Simon & Schuster. 323 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, minor edgewear. Examines how dogs perceive their daily worlds, each other and humans. The author is a cognitive scientist who understands dogs. This practical book will delight dog lovers interested in understanding why their dogs do what they do. The author of "Inside of a Dog" investigates the powerful sense of smell sense of dogs, and how they are able to detect drugs, cancer, land mines, termites - and what they know about the weather. ISBN/ASIN: 9781471159923. Our Book No: 30160. $20 AUD.

57. Horsley, Pea (2010). Heart to Heart: Incredible and Heartwarming Stories From the Woman Who Talks With Animals (1st ed). London: Harper Element. 284 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, spine little creased, minor edgewear. This is the story of Pea Horsley, a professional animal communicator who tracks lost animals, helps troubled pets and explains how to understand your pet. The author describes the fascinating characters she meets through her inspirational work with cats, dogs and other animals. ISBN/ASIN: 9780007326600. Our Book No: 28980. $15 AUD.

58. Hubbard, Athleen; Gidas, Marie (illustrator) (1984). A Pen and Four Paws, by Horrie Hamish Hubbard. Melbourne, Kew: National Guide Dogs. 32 pp. Paperback small octavo, very good condition, stapled, card covers, black & white drawings, yellow-tinted paper, minor edgewear. Children's literature. Cats have always played an important role in the training of guide dog puppies. There are always several around the National Guide Dog Training Centre in Kew, Melbourne The reason for this is that guide dogs of the future must be familiar with cats and consider them good friends. This delightful little book is suitable for all ages, as Horrie the cat has made sure to include easy-to-read poems and the charming drawings to make the poems come alive. Includes photo of the author and his cat Horrie. Our Book No: 23894. $12 AUD.

59. Iby, Judith P. (1996). A New Owner's Guide to Cocker Spaniels (1st ed). Neptune City, NJ: TFH: T. F. H. Publications. 160 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour photos, spine ends lightly rubbed, minor edgewear jacket. Written by an expert breeder, trainer and veterinary technician. This book is full of useful information presented in an enjoyable manner and covering the history and breed description, selecting the puppy, housebreaking and grooming, health and dental care and training. There are more than 150 colour photos. ISBN/ASIN: 0793827558. Our Book No: 25278. $13 AUD.

60. Jack, Felicity (2000). Faithful Friends: A History of Animal Welfare in North Melbourne [Annals of Hotham, Volume 2]. Melbourne: Hotham History Project. 96 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good plus condition, many black & white text-photos, minimal creasing covers. The history of the Lort Smith Animal Hospital and the Lost Dog's Home, North Melbourne. The dedication and generosity of many people who have devoted their time, money and expertise to welfare of animals is a central part of this important book. ISBN/ASIN: 0958611114. Our Book No: 20270. $15 AUD.

61. Johns, Rowland (editor) (1950). Our Friend the Retriever: Curly-coated, Flat Coated and Golden (3rd ed) [Our Friend the Dog Series]. London: Methuen & Co. 88 pp. Hardback very small, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white photo frontispiece, small edge tears jacket (flap price-clipped), pages lightly toned as common, minor edgewear, bookshop sticker, protected by removable semiarchival plastic sleeve. A tiny collectible book providing detailed information about retriever dogs and their different breeds. ISBN/ASIN: B000LJOPOC. Our Book No: 11735. $10 AUD.

62. Kehret, Peg; Farrar, Greg (photographer) (2005). Shelter Dogs: Amazing Stories of Adopted Strays (New ed). New York: Scholastic. 133 pp. Paperback large trade, good condition, black & white text-photos, front cover scratched, some edgewear. Peg Kehret reports for young adults on rescue dogs from shelters in the United States. The true stories of eight amazing shelter dogs, and how they have changed the lives of the caring, courageous people who love them. ISBN/ASIN: 0439760992. Our Book No: 27005. $10 AUD.

63. Ker Wilson, Barbara; Phelps, Kathleen (illustrator) (1986). Yellow Dog Dingo [Golden Picture Stories]. Sydney, Drummoyne: Golden Press. 31 pp. Hardback small quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, minor edgewear & creasing. A delightful Australian Aboriginal folktale (children's picture story) by Barbara Ker Wilson about Tiro, an Aboriginal boy and his dingo companion Pandi (an indigenous Australian dog). It is also about how the Aborigines and dingos migrated together long ago from New Guinea to Australia. Illustrated by Kathleen Phelps. (A Golden book. 1 of 2 available copies.). ISBN/ASIN: 0730203166. Our Book No: 26886. $20 AUD.

64. Kilsby, Dita (editor) (2001). Living with a Border Collie (Reprint ed). New York: Barron's Educational. 127 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), pictorial cover, colour photos (some full-page, including frontispiece), minor edgewear jacket (minor foxing reverse side, tiny dent front cover). This book, edited by Dita Kilsby, gives advice specifically about the border collie. The topics covered are: feeding, training, and grooming. The needs of the puppy are looked at, adolescent problems are discussed, and guidance is given on the best lifestyle for your border collie. The many photos and easy step-by-step instructions make this an ideal book for anyone wanting to get a border collie. There are heart-warming interviews with people who have border collies as assistance dogs. ISBN/ASIN: 0764153269. Our Book No: 28514. $21 AUD.

65. Kopelman, Lieut.-Col. Jay; Roth, Melinda (with) (2007). From Baghdad, with Love: A Marine, the War, and a Dog Named Lava (Australian, reprint ed). Sydney: Macmillan / Pan Macmillan. 196 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, black & white photos centre spread, frontispiece photo, pages faintly toned, minor edgewear. An unforgettable true story by Lieut.-Col. Jay Kopelman of an unlikely band of heroes who learn unexpected lessons about life, death, and war from a mangy little flea-ridden refugee dog named Lava. He was found abandoned by the author and fellow marines in Fallujah, Iraq, and after many hair-raising adventures in war-torn Iraq, flown to the United States. ISBN/ASIN: 9781405037969. Our Book No: 23908. $15 AUD.

66. Lanser, Edith (1948). Caroline Listens. Sydney: Australasian Publishing Co. Unnum pp. Hardback oblong small quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page single-colour drawings, minor edgewear, small shop sticker, non-author written dedication. A scarce Australian children's picture story. Hand-written text written in a large and variable font. The story of a small girl Caroline and her cocker spaniel Billy Boy. She sings songs based on everyday sounds around the house and garden. Muir 4097. ("Anthony Horderns, Famous for Books" sticker.). Our Book No: 17112. $85 AUD.

67. Lee, Sandra (2011). Saving Private Sarbi: The True Story of Australia's Canine War Hero (Reprint ed). Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 311 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, colour photos, edges lightly toned, minor edgewear. This is the true story of Sarbi, a black labrador-cross trained by the Australian Army as an explosives detection dog for the most dangerous combat mission imaginable. Sarbi went missing in action following a historic battle between the elite SAS and the Taliban in Afghanistan. This story, and those of the other brave Australian Army dogs in Afghanistan, will strike a chord with anyone who has experienced the magical connection with a dog. This is an inspiring story of love, loss, hope and triumph. ISBN/ASIN: 9781742375571. Our Book No: 26218. $15 AUD.

68. Leonard, Dion (2017). Finding Gobi: The True Story of a Little Dog and an Incredible Journey (Reprint ed). London: HarperCollins. 259 pp. Paperback small octavo, very good condition, colour photos, minor edgewear. This is the fascinating story of a tough little dog named Gobi. The author met her when he was taking part in an ultramarathon in the Chinese Gobi Desert. This autobiography is also the biography of a loveable pup who earned a permanent home in Edinburgh, Scotland. ISBN/ASIN: 9780008248314. Our Book No: 40333. $18 AUD.

69. Leonard, Dion; Manuzak, Lisa (illustrator) (2017). Gobi: A Little Dog With a Big Heart (1st p/b ed). London: HarperCollins Children's Books. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, small patch top corner flyleaf little rubbed, minor edgewear corners. This is the fascinating children's story of a tough little dog named Gobi. The author met her when he was taking part in an ultramarathon in the Chinese Gobi Desert. This special book is written for children, and is the biography of a loveable pup who earned a permanent home in Edinburgh, Scotland. The delightful illustrations make this a book for all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 9780008258078. Our Book No: 40407. $15 AUD.

70. Lewis, Damien (2013). War Dog: The No-man's-land Puppy who Took to the Skies (Australian printing ed). London: Spheare Publications / Griffin Press (Printer). 287 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, black & white text-photos, pages faintly toned, minor edgewear. A story of loyalty in the face of extraordinary adversity. In the winter of 1939 in the cold snow of no-man's-land, two survivors met and started a remarkable journey that would bind them together for the rest of their lives. One was an orphaned tiny German Shepherd puppy, abandoned by his owners as they fled the approaching Nazi forces. The other, a lost soul of a different sort - a Czech airman, flying for the French Air Force but soon to be bound for the RAF and the country he would call home. Airman Robert Bozdech stumbled across the tiny puppy after being shot down during a daring mission over enemy lines. He could not desert his charge and put him inside his jacket as his made his epic escape. They fled France and flew together with Bomber Command. The puppy - which Robert named Ant, became the squadron mascot. By the end of the war Robert and Ant became very British war heroes, and Ant was justly awarded the Dickin Medal, the Animal VC. A wonderful true story that will appeal to all animal lovers. ISBN/ASIN: 9780751553475. Our Book No: 40436. $20 AUD.

71. Lewis, Rebecca (1995). Guide to Owning a Collie. Neptune City, NJ: TFH: T. F. H. Publications. 64 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good plus condition, colour text-photos, glossy paper, minimal edgewear. ISBN/ASIN: 0793818567. Our Book No: 2369. $10 AUD.

72. MacRobert, Virginia (2010). Gin's Tonic: Ocean Voyage Inner Journey (1st stated ed). Hong Kong: Proverse Hong Kong. 536 pp. Paperback thick octavo, very good condition, colour photos, minor edgewear, autograph (author's written name & date). This book is the daily record of a journey around the world. Virginia MacRobert, Henry the dog, Coco the cat, and some crew members shared her journey. They took a long journey under sail in the catamaran sailing vessel Dai Long Wan. They left the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club in October, 2006, and arrived back in March 2008, which took 493 days to complete a circumnavigation. This log of their voyage records real-life episodes with pirates, terrific storms and breakdowns in the middle of the most remote places on the planet. The author was born in Australia, and raised on a farm in New South Wales. ISBN/ASIN: 9789881772435. Our Book No: 28826. $40 AUD.

73. Mather, Jill (2012 ). War Horses: Hoof Prints in Time: Amazing True Stories of Heroic Australian Walers and New Zealand Horses 1914 - 1918 (1st ed). [Ourimbah, N.S.W.]: Jill Maher / Bookbound Publishing. 109 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good plus condition, black & white text-photos & drawings, glossy paper, minor edgewear. In this self-published book, Jill Mather records the role animals played in environments which were completely alien to them. This special book commemorates the role our Australian and New Zealand horses played in World War 1, which saw eight million animals perish in the bloodiest of battles. It also preserves this collection of stories to be re-told almost 100 years later. The author presents the deeds of both unknown and well-known Waler horses, donkeys, mules - and also dogs. (A sequel to her previous book 'Forgotten Heroes: The Australian Waler Horse’.). ISBN/ASIN: 9780980352740. Our Book No: 40478. $40 AUD.

74. McGill, Craig; Elliot, Susan; Millett, Michael (foreword) (2005). Footy Dogs: The Dogs of Australian Rules Football (1st ed). Sydney, Rozelle: Giant Dog Pty Ltd. 280 pp. Hardback small, no jacket as issued, burgundy cloth cover, very good condition, colour photos, minor edgewear. This lavish book by Craig McGill and Susan Elliot features over 100 players from all sixteen AFL (Australian Rules football) teams, and over 210 stunning (many full-page) photos of their loyal dogs. Along the way, the mutts and purebreds are interspersed with short essays by Ron Barassi, Trisha Broadbridge, Sam Kekovich, Michael Millett, Lynda Carroll, among others. The authors own the publishing company 'Giant Dog’. Millett is a news editor at Sydney Morning Herald and a noted footballer. ISBN/ASIN: 0958085633. Our Book No: 24117. $30 AUD.

75. Milio, Jim; Pelitier, Melissa Jo (2009). Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan: Lessons from Cesar's TV Dogs and Their Owners: The Ultimate Episode Guide (Reprint ed). London: Hodder & Stoughton. 348 pp. Paperback large wide octavo, very good condition, colour text-photos, minor edgewear, base spine lightly rubbed. Features 150 stories of the dogs Cesar has met and helped. The book is easy to use and full of Cesar's trademark advice. The stories are from the TV show's first three seasons, and there are some dog behavior secrets to learn along the way. Includes photos and updates on how the dogs and their owner's are getting along today. ISBN/ASIN: 9780340992616. Our Book No: 27550. $25 AUD.

76. Millan, Cesar; Pelitier, Melissa Jo (with) (2007). Be the Pack Leader: Use Cesar's Way to Transform Your Dog - and Your Life (Reprint ed). New York: Three Rivers Press. 316 pp. Paperback small trade, good condition only, colour photos, few black & white text-photos, few corner tips pages folded corners, edges lightly foxed, light foxing flyleaf, minor edgewear spine edges & cover corner tips. Features stories of the dogs that Millan Cesar has met and helped. The book is easy to use and full of his trademark advice as shown on his American TV program. There are some dog behavior secrets to learn along the way. The goal of this book is to help strengthen the bond between you and your dog. ISBN/ASIN: 9780307381675. Our Book No: 31083. $10 AUD.

77. Moroney, John P. (1972). Companionship Dog Training: A Book for Beginners. Adelaide: J. P. Moroney. 52 pp. Paperback small, stapled pamphlet, very good condition, black & white & single-colour text-photos, minor edgewear. By past president of the South Australia Obedience Dog Club. Our Book No: 13347. $10 AUD.

78. Niwrad, William; Darwin, William (real name) (1949). Major Bill's 'A Prince of Pups' and Eleven Other Stories for Children (1st ed). Melbourne: National Press Pty Ltd. 133 pp. Hardback small octavo, dustjacket, good condition (in fair dustjacket), black & white drawings, spine ends creased, some edgewear jacket (edge tears, chipped, some loss spine ends, cover corners missing, slightly faded), pages lightly toned, edges lightly foxed, spine ends little bumped, boards faded & slightly mottled, few tiny foxed spots endpapers, small black texta mark front free flyleaf, autograph (author's written dedication title page), protected by removable semiarchival plastic sleeve backed by brown paper. A collection of stories for children written in the 1940s by an Australian writer William Darwin, using the pseudonym William Niwrad (Darwin reversed). One of the stories called 'The Faithful Dog' is a true story about a dog named Rowdy and his dog friend called Tibby. From the front cover: This book has, by command of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, been accepted into the Royal Library for the Royal Highnesses Prince Charles, Duke of Cornwall, and Princess Anne. Stated to be the first book by an Australian author to receive such an honour. Muir 5393. First edition. (Reading copy.). Our Book No: 30896. $35 AUD.

79. O'Hare, Mark (2000). Comic Syndication Portfolio: Citizen Dog. Kansas City, MO: Universal Press Syndicate. 11 (includes folder) pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, coloured card folder (loose sheets inserted), colour cartoons, black & white cartoons & media material, colour photo rear cover, minimal edgewear folder (bottom corner tips creased, creases along spine, fore-edge name tag creased, label on rear cover). The popular dog comic strip by Mark O'Hare that is loved internationally. The comic was first published in 1995, and ended May 2001 when Mark O'Hare felt he could not do the best for the cartoon. The strip features a lovable dog named Fergus and a male companion named Mel who are sharing the fun of being together. Our Book No: 30795. $20 AUD.

80. O'Hurley, John (2007). It's Okay to Miss the Bed on the First Jump and Other Life Lessons I learned from Dogs (1st U.K. ed). London: Hodder & Stoughton. 160 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, black & white drawings, pages toned as usual, minor edgewear cover corner tips. American actor John O'Hurley provides a lighthearted and reflective exploration of how and why dogs have served as some of our most valuable and enlightened teachers. The author shares lessons learned from his life with canine companions (and these lessons apply to all pets as well). ISBN/ASIN: 9780340937051. Our Book No: 25003. $15 AUD.

81. O'Neill, Adam (2002). Living with the Dingo. Sydney, Annandale: Envirobook. 110 pp. Paperback wide trade, very good condition, few black & white photos, top corner tip rear cover & last three pages little creased, inside covers lightly toned, minor edgewear. Adam O'Neill outlines his controversial hypothesis on the importance of dingos in maintaining the ecological balance. He suggests that by having the dingo as the top order predator, stock losses will be reduced. A challenge to current scientific opinion on dingo behaviour. ISBN/ASIN: 0858811987. Our Book No: 41046. $30 AUD.

82. O'Neill, Everlyn (1991). Washing Mr Blob (1st ed). Melbourne: Lothian Publishing. 32 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, very good condition, colour drawings (mostly full-page), few tiny spots one page, minor creases few pages. Written by an practising artist and craftsperson. This is the Australian author's first children's book. Tommy, his sister, his father and the family dog, Mr Blob, have indeed had a very busy day. This very special book is a story of catastrophe told with charm and humour. The bright large illustrations will delight all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 0850914663. Our Book No: 26844. $20 AUD.

83. Orlean, Susan (2012). Rin Tin Tin: The Life and Legend of the World's Most Famous Dog (1st p/b ed). London: Atlantic Books. 324 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, black & white & photos, frontispiece, minor edgewear. The story Rin Tin Tin's journey from orphaned puppy (found on a battlefield in France during WW1) to movie star and international icon. The book is also a richly textured history of 20th-century entertainment and entrepreneurship, and the changing roles of dogs in the family and society. A poignant look at the enduring bond between dogs and humans. ISBN/ASIN: 9780857896292. Our Book No: 27003. $22 AUD.

84. Park, Ruth; Niland, Deborah (illustrator) (1991). James (1st ed). Melbourne: Viking / Penguin Books. 32 pp. Hardback small square quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear jacket (rear cover creased, closed tear top corner rear cover). (James, by Ruth Park, illustrated by Deborah Niland, hardback dustjacket, Viking Penguin 1991.) This children's picture story by Ruth Park is about a boy named James who travels to school by ferry. One day, the ferry breaks down, and he decides to walk across the water to school. He is rescued by Pip the Golden Labrador dog. This charming story celebrates his childhood innocent belief that he can do anything - if he thinks he can. Illustrated by Deborah Niland. ISBN/ASIN: 0670824267. Our Book No: 28573. $20 AUD.

85. Pearse, Emma (2013). Sophie: The Incredible True Story of the Castaway Dog (1st ed). Boston, MA: Da Capo Press / Perseus Books. 307 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, maps, black & white photos, small tear & crease fore-edge, minor edgewear corners. This is the story about a dog named Sophie who fell overboard from her family boat, and became a castaway on an island near Mackay, Queensland. The story of her journey, survival and her reunion with her family will touch dog lovers everywhere. ISBN/ASIN: 9780738216065. Our Book No: 29984. $20 AUD.

86. Pugh, Clifton (illustrator); Smith, Ivan; Edinburgh, Duke of (foreword); Scott, Sir Peter (foreword) (1984). The Wombat and the Dingo. Melbourne: Sun Books. 160 pp. Paperback wide small quarto, good plus condition, black & white & colour drawings, faint foxing edges, corner tips covers little scuffed, spine slightly faded, bottom corners some pages little creased, non-author written dedication. This children's picture book is about the tragic death of a wombat in a bushfire and the effect of drought on the dingo and the other animals who fight to survive the harsh countryside. The sketches and paintings (colour photos) are by the famous Australian artist Clifton Pugh who has a healthy respect for nature which he shares with the narrator. The verse stories by Ivan Smith were originally published as two books in 1972 and 1977. Forewords by the Duke of Edinburgh and Sir Peter Scott. ISBN/ASIN: 0725104392. Our Book No: 29471. $22 AUD.

87. Robertson, Narelle (1994). Australian Cattle Dogs [KW Series]. Neptune City, NJ: TFH: T.F.H. Publications. 224 pp. Hardback small, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour text-photos & drawings, minor edgewear, advert card tipped-in. Narelle Robertson provides a popular but useful guide in the TFH series regarding the Australian Cattle Dog. ISBN/ASIN: 079381085X. Our Book No: 4167. $12 AUD.

88. Rogak, Lisa (2012). Dogs of Courage: The Heroism and Heart of Working Dogs from Around the World (Australian ed). Sydney: Pan Macmillan Australia. 273 pp. Paperback small trade, very good condition, few black & white text-photos, corner tips covers little creased, tiny mark fore-edge last few pages, pages faintly toned, minor edgewear. A celebration of the amazing canines who perform feats of bravery every day. These very special dogs work in police work, therapy, service, and more. They help humans in countless ways. The author covers the many ways dogs help on a daily basis, and the surprising stories of regular dogs who have gone above and beyond to help their owners and even each other. The book honours their sacrifices and rewards their years of service. Australian edition. ISBN/ASIN: 9781742612553. Our Book No: 40097. $18 AUD.

89. Routledge, George (1982). The Dog's Dinner Party [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. Unnum 22 pp. Paperback quarto, card cover, very good plus condition, full-page colour drawings, interleaved blank pages, in cardboard slipcase. Facsimile edition. Facsimile of a classic children's story from Routledge's Shilling Toy Books series (as listed on rear cover). Originally published by George Routledge, London, 1876. A story about dogs having a party. The story is in large simple text, and the colour illustrations are full-page (the centre one being spread over two pages). Interleaved are some blank pages. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 17001. $35 AUD.

90. Russell, B. E. (1945). Rabbits Bane, or A Ferret's Tale. London: G. T. Foulis & Co., Ltd. 78 pp. Hardback small wide octavo, dustjacket, fair condition only (in fair only dustjacket), few black & white photos plates, black & white drawings, some insect damage cover, large piece missing bottom jacket (two pieces & letters missing on spine, foxing reverse side & rear cover, flaps foxed, edges chipped, orange backing paper glued to reverse to replace missing pieces), inner & front hinge split (frontispiece & single plate little loose), light foxing endpapers & title page, few toned spots throughout, edges lightly foxed, spine ends scuffed, boards slightly faded & marked, owner's name pencil front free flyleaf. A true story for children about a ferret named Bane, and his female friend Mrs Bane. They live with The Master and a selection of dogs. The story is told by Bane himself, and the illustrations bring the story to life. A 1940s children's book but it will appeal to any age. (No date, but 1940s, Trove.). Our Book No: 30910. $15 AUD.

91. Scheunemann, Frauke; Frisch, Shelley (translator) (2012). Puppy Love: A Story of Love, Life, and the Best Friend a Girl Could Ever Have (1st English ed). London: Corvus / Atlantic Books. 297 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, pages faintly toned, small biro mark fore-edge. Bestselling novel, set in Germany, about a beautiful little dachshund mix named Hercules, who wants to find the perfect man for his much loved mistress, Caroline who has terrible taste in men. Hercules tells the story from his point of view, which makes this a delightful and funny book for anyone who likes dogs. ISBN/ASIN: 9780857893147. Our Book No: 29351. $10 AUD.

92. Sessions, Laura; Bullock, Craig (photographer) (2013). Quake Dogs: Heart-warming Stories of Christchurch Dogs. Auckland: Random House New Zealand. 316 pp. Paperback large wide octavo, very good condition, thick card covers (with flaps), colour photos (some full-page), slight bump base spine, small mark fore-edge, minor edgewear. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. This book is about the true Christchurch earthquake dog stories. There are stories of heroism, odd and quirky stories, funny stories and stories that will make you laugh. The book includes stories of USAR dogs that worked in the central city right after the February earthquakes. The beautiful photos greatly enhance the dog stories. ISBN/ASIN: 9781775534082. Our Book No: 40433. $35 AUD.

93. Shakeshaft, Bernie; Knight, James (2019). Back on Track: How One Man and His Dogs are Changing the Lives of Rural Kids. Sydney: Hachette Australia. 323 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, two black & white photos, colour photos, corner tips front cover little creased, top corner rear cover creased, front hinge slightly split (pages firm). This is the autobiography of Bernie Shakeshaft who is making a difference by helping young people to stay alive, out of jail, and wanting to chase their hopes and dreams. He started BackTrack in Armidale (NSW) after spending his early years finding his own place in the world. He put dogs into the program to work with the lost boys (and girls), and fourteen years later it is still working. The juvenile crime rate in Armidale has dropped significantly. Bernie has been named Local Hero for 2020 for his work with disadvantaged youth in Armidale. ISBN/ASIN: 9780733642128. Our Book No: 40472. $20 AUD.

94. Sharp, Peter; Dogs and Cats Home, Sydney (2019). Lost but Found: Rescue Dogs and Their Stories of Adoption. Sydney: Pan Macmillan. 216 pp. Paperback small square trade, very good condition, thick card covers, colour photos, minor edgewear. This book is an uplifting collection of original stories of canine survival, loyalty and unconditional love. These stories come from vets, volunteers, and the adopted families of pets. Shows how important and enriching having a pet in your life can be. At the end of each story the dog tells his story about being in the Sydney Dogs and Cats Home, and finding his or her forever family. ISBN/ASIN: 9781760786090. Our Book No: 40786. $18 AUD.

95. Sherrill, Martha (2008). Dog Man: An Uncommon Life on a Faraway Mountain (1st ed). New York: Penguin Press. 239 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white text-photos, bottom edge & flap creased jacket. Stunning portrait of the Japanese man who single-handedly rescued the 4,000-year-old Akita dog breed. At the end of WW2, there were only 16 Akita dogs left in Japan. Morie Sawataishi became obsessed with preventing their extinction. He defied convention, broke the law, gave up a prestigious job, and chose instead to take his urbanite wife to Japan's forbidding snow country to start a family, and devote himself entirely to saving the Akita. Provides a profound look at what it takes to be an individual in a culture where rebels are rare, while expertly portraying a side of Japan rarely seen by outsiders. ISBN/ASIN: 9781594201240. Our Book No: 14250. $12 AUD.

96. Simpson, Catherine; Snook-Hann, Joanne (illustrator) (2006). Sailor: The Hangashore Newfoundland Dog (Reprint ed). St John's, Newfoundland: Tuckamore Books. 28 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, good plus condition, full-page colour drawings, few small creases covers & internally, minor edgewear corner tips. A delightful children's picture story about a very special Newfoundland dog named Sailor. He did not like water until he had to save his owner Ike when he fell in the water. The cute illustrations will bring joy to any age. The story is inspired by Bosun, Cormack and Dory, three beautiful Newfoundland dogs. The author (Catherine Simpson) and illustrator (Joanne Snook-Hann) both live in Newfoundland, Canada,. ISBN/ASIN: 1895387981. Our Book No: 40404. $20 AUD.

97. Skiff, Jennifer (2013). The Divinity of Dogs: True Stories of Miracles Inspired By Man's Best Friend. Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 327 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, black & white text-photos, pages faintly toned, minor edgewear. This very special book is about the moments you learn something profound about life from an experience with a dog (pet therapy). These inspiring and heartwarming true stories show where love, tolerance, comfort, compassion, loyalty, joyfulness and even death have provided experiences that have led to spiritual enlightenment. The author is an advocate for animals, and divides her time between Maine, USA and Perth, Australia, where she is a television producer and journalist. ISBN/ASIN: 9781743315415. Our Book No: 28393. $18 AUD.

98. Stein, Garth (2008). The Art of Racing in the Rain: A Novel (A Heart Wrenching Love Story and a Moving Tale of Redemption, as only a Dog Could Tell It) (Reprint ed). London: HarperCollins. 321 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, pages faintly toned, minor edgewear. This is the moving American novel of a family with a very special dog named Enzo, who tells most of the story from how he looks at life. ISBN/ASIN: 9780007284764. Our Book No: 28082. $15 AUD.

99. Strang, Herbert (1946). In Trafalgar's Bay (1st pb ed). Melbourne: Oxford University Press (OUP). 85 pp. Paperback, red flexible cloth covers, good condition, black & white drawings, cover edges little frayed, spine creased (binding), slight loss top spine, pages lightly toned, inner hinge split (pages firm), few page corner creased, rubber stamps. A children's story about the adventures of a girl named Agnus or Aggie, whose father and brother went to the Great War a century ago. The battle of Trafalgar is described (a long description that perhaps would not suit younger readers). One of the main characters is a dog named Bobbin who greeted his mistress at the end of her school day, and her father when he returned from war. Our Book No: 29194. $15 AUD.

100. Tranter, Nigel (1967). Tinker Tess (1st ed). London: Dennis Dobson. 121 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, good condition (in good dustjacket), black & white illustrations, minor edgewear jacket (minimal insect damage, flap price-clipped), edges & pages lightly toned. A charming story for young adults set among the sand dunes and the saltings near the village of Aberlady on the Firth of Forth. Tinker Tess is a friendly brown dog who adopts two children, and the adventures they have together. The author is well known for his books for older children; here he brings his talents to writing for a younger age group. Our Book No: 26422. $20 AUD.

101. Trout, Nick (2013). The Patron Saint of Lost Dogs (Australian ed). Sydney, Crows Nest: Allen & Unwin. 337 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, edges lightly foxed, minor edgewear. This novel by Nick Trout is a tale of new beginnings, forgiveness, and the vet who finds his way home to inherit his father's failing veterinary practice. He has a lot of help from his animal patients who help him to heal. The author is an American vet and bestselling author. Australian edition. ISBN/ASIN: 9781743316627. Our Book No: 28100. $18 AUD.

102. Tucker, Michael (1990). Dog Training Step by Step: A New Guide for Owners and Instructors (1st ed). Melbourne: Houghton Mifflin. 147 pp. Paperback wide octavo, very good condition, figures (drawings & text-photos), corners covers little creased, pages faintly toned, minor edgewear. The author explains everything in a clear, conversational way, his method makes the whole process of training dogs (and people) interesting, enjoyable, and far easier than most would imagine. SALE PRICE. ISBN/ASIN: 0867701110. Our Book No: 23844. $10 AUD.

103. Upfield, Arthur (1994). Man of Two Tribes. Melbourne: Hinkler Books. 216 pp. Paperback small, good plus condition, pages lightly toned, endpapers lightly foxed, corner rear cover lightly creased, minor edgewear. Man of Two Tribes, by Arthur Upfield (Hinkler Books, 1994). Classic Australian crime fiction, set in the forbidding Nullarbor Plains, starring part-Aboriginal detective Napoleon Bonaparte. Myta Thomas has walked off the train into the desert. With two camels and a dog, he sets off to search for her and finds more than he bargains for. ISBN/ASIN: 0207185816. Our Book No: 3747. $15 AUD.

104. Van Garderen, Ilse (1993). Winter Bacon: The Story of a Little Pig. Montville, QLD: Walter McVitty Books. 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear. This is a delightful Australian children's story with a very good ending. Everyone in Matya's family, including Ponti the sheepdog, has a job to do, but how can a little pig be useful around a farm? The author, Ilse Van Garderen, was born in Australia, but spent her childhood in the Netherlands. ISBN/ASIN: 0949183865. Our Book No: 22952. $25 AUD.

105. Warburton, Luke; Bouda, Simon (with) (2019). Man's Best Friend: The Inspiring True Story of Sergeant Luke Warburton, his Police Dog Chuck and the Crime-busting Dog Unit. Sydney: Hachette. 259 pp. Paperback octavo, good plus condition, colour photos centre spread, bottom corner rear cover creased, covers lightly creased, minor edgewear. This memoir is the true story of Chuck the Australian police dog (a German Shepherd) by his handler Sergeant Luke Warburton as they tackle thugs, chase robbers, and bring armed and dangerous criminals to justice, including Malcolm Naden, Australia's most wanted man. This is a story for animal lovers - the tale of a boy who loved dogs and who grew up to spend his life working with some of the best in the world. ISBN/ASIN: 9780733641817. Our Book No: 41163. $15 AUD.

106. Whatley, Bruce; Smith, Rosie (2001). Little White Dogs Can't Jump (Reprint ed). Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 32 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, colour drawings (many full-page), covers & spine faintly creased, minor edgewear. A children's picture story about a dog named Smudge who could not jump into the car because his legs are so short. The family come up with a solution that suits Smudge and the family (especially Mum). Australian writer and illustrator. ISBN/ASIN: 9780207198830. Our Book No: 28071. $10 AUD.

107. Whitcombe (1952). Mary Takes a Walk [Family Series no 3: Whitcombe's Story Books no 90]. Melbourne: Whitcombe & Tombs. 8 pp. Paperback, good condition, colour drawings, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear & foxing, plastic tape along spine, faint rubber stamps. A delightful little children's picture story. One day Mary goes for a walk and meets a horse, two dogs and three kittens. A scarce item, though the previous school owner has "improved" it by a narrow strip of tape along the spine. McLaren 90b: G3947 (estimated date, 1952). Our Book No: 16988. $20 AUD.

108. Whitcombe (1952). Mary's Pets [Family Series no 2: Whitcombe's Story Books no 89]. Melbourne: Whitcombe & Tombs. 8 pp. Paperback, good condition, colour drawings, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear & foxing, plastic tape along spine, faint rubber stamps. A delightful little children's picture story. Mary introduces her horse, her dog, and her cat. A scarce item, though the previous school owner has "improved" it by a narrow strip of tape along the spine. Our Book No: 16990. $20 AUD.

109. Whitman (1950). Tatters. Sydney: Golden Press / Colourtone (Printer). 8 pp. Paperback narrow octavo, very good condition, stapled (rusted), colour drawings, novelty edges (top edge wavy pattern, bottom corner rounded), edgewear, non-author written dedication. Delightful small children's booklet about the adventure a pet dog Tatters. Edges have an unconventional wavy (novelty) design. (No date, but 1950s, Trove. Originally published by Whitman, USA, 1949.) Our Book No: 23588. $20 AUD.

110. Whyman, Matt (2011). Oink! My Life With Minipigs (1st ed). London: Hodder & Stoughton. 357 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, few black & white photos, light creases covers & spine, pages faintly toned, minor edgewear. The author is a writer and house husband. There are four challenging children, one freaked-out feline, a wolf-like dog and a wild bunch of ex-battery chickens. Then his wife Emma brings minipigs Butch and Roxi into the family. This book is touching and very funny - about the trials and errors of living with a menagerie. ISBN/ASIN: 9781444711455. Our Book No: 28581. $18 AUD.

111. Wild, Margaret; Blackwood, Freya (illustrator) (2009). Samuel and Saltitao. Cordova, Portugal: Editorial Caminho. 32 pp. Paperback large square quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, top corner little bumped. Portuguese translation of the children's picture story "Harry & Hopper" (Omnibus, Gosford, 2009). Samuel and Saltitao his dog do everything together. At night, Saltibao sneaks past Dad and goes to sleep in Samuel's bed. One day, Samuel comes home from school and his dog isn't there to greet him. Teaches children about the death of a loved pet dog. ISBN/ASIN: 9789722120937. Our Book No: 14867. $20 AUD.

112. Wild, Margaret; Brooks, Ron (illustrator) (2005). Zorro. Caracas, Venezuela: Ediciones Ekare / Edif. Banco del Libro. Unnum pp. Paperback large square quarto, very good condition, colour drawings. A classic children's picture story, written in the Spanish language, and published in Venezuela. An injured magpie and a one-eyed dog live happily together in the forest, until a jealous fox arrives to teach them what it means to be alone. ISBN/ASIN: 9802573140. Our Book No: 14836. $20 AUD.

113. Wilson, Sylvia (2001). Bark Busters: How To Solve Your Dog's Behavioural Problems (Revised, reprint ed). Sydney: Simon & Schuster. 126 pp. Paperback, very good plus condition, black & white drawings. ISBN/ASIN: 0731806204. Our Book No: 15454. $12 AUD.

114. Winn, Steven (2009). Come Back, Como: Winning the Heart of a Reluctant Dog. London: HarperCollins. 273 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, minor edgewear, spine little creased. The tender and very funny story by Steven Winn of one American man's rich experience with a dog who wanted nothing to do with him. ISBN/ASIN: 9780007344000. Our Book No: 26047. $13 AUD.

115. Woodford, James (2003). The Dog Fence: A Journey Across the Heart of Australia. Melbourne: Text Publishing. 260 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, minimal EX-LIBRARY (rubber stamp), colour photos centre spread, black & white text-photos, minor edgewear. James Woodford provides an enthralling account of his journey of discovery over sand, gibber plains and salt lakes along the Dog Fence. At 5400 kilometres, the Dog Fence is one of the longest man-made structures on Earth. It slices across Australia's desert heart, dividing the continent to keep dingoes (Australian native dogs) away from livestock. (Previously from John Fairfax Library.). ISBN/ASIN: 1877008761. Our Book No: 14170. $12 AUD.

116. Wormald, Kimberley; Mortimore, Rosamund (illustrator) (2006). Ilsa's Journey. Melbourne, East Kew: Windy Hollow Books. 28 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings (some full-page), top corner tip front cover little bumped, minor edgewear. This Australian children's picture story by Kimberley Wormald is about a very special puppy named Ilsa, who grew up to become a guide dog. Ilsa lived with her puppy raiser family who cared for her until she became old enough to train at the Guide Dog Centre. Ilsa's journey towards becoming a guide dog is also a journey for Alyssa because she learns about friendship, separation and, finally, understanding when she meets Connor who Ilsa will be helping. The end of the book has an information page about Guide Dogs and how they are trained. The author and her family have raised several guide dog puppies, including the beautiful Ilsa. (1 of 2 available copies.). ISBN/ASIN: 1921136987. Our Book No: 29268. $25 AUD.

117. Wright, John C.; Wright Lashnits, Judi (with) (1999). The Dog who Would Be King: Tales and Surprising Lessons from a Pet Psychologist (1st ed). Emmaus: Rodale Press. 262 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white drawings, minor edgewear & rubbing. A delightful and revealing collection of real-life stories from John Wright, an American pioneer in the field of applied animal behaviour (reducing bad behaviour in pets). He has worked with perplexed dog owners for over 20 years, and relates many revealing case studies in solving behaviour problems in family dogs. ISBN/ASIN: 1579540023. Our Book No: 22480. $15 AUD.

118. Ying, Ying (2013). Starting with Max: How a Wise Stray Dog Gave Me Strength and Inspiration (1st ed). Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 198 pp. Paperback large trade, very good condition, colour photos centre spread, pages lightly toned as usual, minor edgewear. This wonderful story by Ying Ying is about starting a new life in Australia after leaving friends and family in China. She adopted a stray dog named Max who becomes a much loved family member. Ying Ying reflects on matters of significance such as love, faith, ageing, mortality and creation as she tells Max's inspiring story. ISBN/ASIN: 9781743317945. Our Book No: 27149. $15 AUD.

119. Zimmerman, Andrea; Clemesha, David; Rosenthal, Marc (illustrator) (2004). Dig! (Modern reprint ed). Orlando, FL: Harcourt Inc. 32 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, pictorial cover, orange endpapers, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour drawings, minor edgewear jacket (few light creases). This charming children's picture book follows Mr Rally and his dog, Lighting (or Lightning), as they travel the town on a big yellow digging machine, taking care of five important building jobs. ISBN/ASIN: 9780152167851. Our Book No: 27955. $15 AUD.