While the title of this book seems silly and I don't actually think dogs can understand English; this book is a testament to the evolutionary relationship that has been forged between humans and dogs and a dogs ability to read minute features of human body language and vocal intonation. 

A collection of 50 short stories of extraordinary dogs as told by their owners.  Some are more exciting  than others, but if you like cute stories about dogs, you will like this. The author chimes in with her thoughts within the story, sometimes with what cues the dog might have actually been reading, sometimes with things that would have been more appropriate as a footnote (like who 'Lassie' was). 

I appreciated the stories of Mitzy, the German Shepherd who protected children from snakes.  I once had a dog alert me to a rattler, and I was very appreciative. I also enjoyed Chloe the Great Dane who could act as a babysitter.

Stories are appropriate for dog lovers of any age.

This Advanced Reading Copy was provided for free in return for an honest review.

A helpful book for any home gardener or casual fruit grower.  The best part of this is the way that it is organized.

Favorite Feature: A pictographic problem quick guide at the very beginning of the book to help you diagnose your fruit's symptoms and easily find the solution in another section of the book. This is a much better set-up than having to guess the problem that is occurring and then look up that issue within the book, possibly to find out that it is not the issue you are having at all.

Plant Portraits sections: an easy way to find the information you need for the specific plants you grow; includes a brief description, temperature guide, soil, light and water needs, uses, pollination methods, pruning guides and where to go in the book to find solutions to problems in the other sections.

I was very happy that I was able to find all of the fruits that I grow were included in this book, especially the mulberry, which is often overlooked.

Family Problem Solving Guide: another pictographic problem guide to help you identify problems.  You will be directed here from the Plant Portraits sections to help solve problems specific to that family of plant.

Organic Solutions to specific problems are also featured including shade structures, water retention systems and proper pruning techniques.

This book was provided for free in return for an honest review.

Happily ever after, this book is definitely not.  

An entertaining and educational compilation of stories throughout history of  heroic and often scandalous royal women who have made their own path in life despite the fact that they were born a female.  Very few stories of these women have positive endings, but I was still drawn in by the fortitude, bravery and determination. 

Divided into sections of warriors, usurpers, schemers, survivors, partiers, floozies and madwomen we are introduced to princesses from around the world and throughout history- from the 5th Century to modern day.  Many people I have never even heard of were included, which I loved and plan to do more research on; but also some notorious princesses including Anne Boleyn, Lucrezia Borgia and Elizabeth Batheroy are featured.

Some of my favorite excerpts included: Khutulun, a Mongol princess who refused to wed anyone who couldn't beat her at wrestling (and none did), Olga of Kiev who kept slaughtering the armies of men who killed her husband and all the while kept them thinking that she was going to go with the enemy politely and without issue and Gloria of Thurn and Taxis who partied it up with rainbow spiked hair in the 80's, but became a business and politically savvy Princess after her husband died and she realized they were broke.

This book was received for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

An endearing and educational book that tells the story of one full nesting season with a family of  bald eagles within a suburban setting.  

Striking photography guides you through the daily life of this eagle family that is within view of a home just outside of Washington DC.  With the eagle's unique placement of their nest, we get an insider's peek at nest activities not normally seen.  Daily activities for the eagles nesting season are presented such as building a nest, hunting, laying eggs and hatching are explained well and follow along with beautiful photography.

Clearly presented information and amazing images make this book a good read for children and a good resource for professionals.
This book was received for free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

"Without plants, there is no life."

A comprehensive text for plant conservation that easily could have read as a text-book, but was definitely more entertaining and written so anyone could understand and professionals could still learn something from.  

Author Timothy Walker brings us through the beginnings of plant life as we know it through modern day conservation methods using the 2020 Strategy for Global Plant Conservation.  This book will walk you through the five objectives and sixteen targets for the Strategy.  A very down-to-earth writing style is employed and there is not a lot of gloom-and-doom that is sometimes typically included in conservation books, but there is definitely hope.   Included are specific examples of how each conservation method is actually being employed today and ways everyday gardeners can help the effort.

Good for students, gardeners and anyone interested in plant life.

This book was received for free in return for an honest review.