December 20th, 2008 No Comments »
Be prepared to laugh and cry when social tolerance and generational differences are put to the test in this inspirational novel about a New York City pop-culture princess who is unexpectedly forced to visit her estranged German grandparents on their Wisconsin dairy farm during her Christmas vacation. A Very Dairy Christmas emphasizes the true meaning of Christmas in a present-day setting while delivering a message that is sure to inspire the reader!
With chapters like "There’s no place like a stranger’s home", "You don’t need a farm to have a pig", and Redemption is a mouse click away", you’ll be whisked away into the privileged, and often controversial, world of Callie Michaels, the teenaged daughter of famed high fashion photographer, Zoey Michaels.
Books become classics when they appeal to all generations, and A Very Dairy Christmas manages to do just that in this heart-warming comedy about dysfunctional family relationships. VIEW DETAILS
December 19th, 2008 No Comments »
It is strong enough to hold a bathrobe or a dog leash, and add a decorative element to every wall. This Veteranarian Wall Hook is hand cast in the USA, made of solid pewter. Encrusted with genuine crystals these hooks add a bit of sophistication and flair to your home or office.
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December 19th, 2008 No Comments »
Adorable New Pet Series of Holiday Christmas Cards
Boxed Set of 18 with matching envelopes. Cards measure 5-in x 7-in
Inside Verse: Wishing you the best gifts of the season.
Part of the Pet Lovers Holiday Greeting Cards Series. DETAILS
November 19th, 2008 No Comments »
A master storyteller continues the charming account of his experiences as veterinarian in rural Yorkshire. And although there are more cats and dogs as patients than before, there are plenty of large farm animals to deal with, frequently during the middle of the night. The detailed but succinct descriptions of people, places, and animals are a delight. Herriot’s unusual ability to identify individual characters, both human and four-legged, brings them to life–even for the most urban American. The endearing strand weaving all episodes together is the constant devotion of man to animal and animal to man. Chapters are short, the pace is rapid, and the stories are very easy to read–perfect for unmotivated readers. The author’s keen sense of humor will bring smiles to the faces of YAs, particularly when he tells a joke on himself. Nonfiction at its most entertaining best.
The late Alf Wight aka James Herriot left a legacy of books that excites readers to this day (and I presume will do so for decades more.) His gentle, self-deprecating style of humor and the portraits of the Yorkshire Dales farmers and country people are amusing and interesting.
The four books, named after a hymn "All Creatures Great and Small" are joined by this fifth volume with similar stories. James (as Alf called himself) now has his own practice in Skeldale House, is married with two kids. The stories are very similar to the first four, with goof-ups, miracles, and funny tales. Somehow, these stories are not quite as hilarious as the first set, possibly because Mr. Herriot had written up most of the good stuff, or to represent the seriousness of raising two kids and having his own practice and being a settled man rather than a raw youth just out on his own. Nonetheless, if you lapped up all the "Creature" books, as I did, and you mourn the loss of Dr. Wight, who passed away in the 90’s, then you will want to read these stories and vicariously enjoy more of the daily life of a country vet. VIEW PRODUCT DETAILS
June 3rd, 2008 No Comments »
Kurt Adler “Fabriche Collection” Veterinarian Santa Figurine. This 10” resin figurine depicts Santa as a jovial vet. Cloaked in a lab coat, he uses a stethoscope and plenty of holiday spirit to make the season bright for all of his four-legged friends.
• Size: 10”
• Resin
• Free-standing
• Hand-crafted
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