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This tale of the irresistible and unforgettable Mrs. Plansky, "a terrific character" (Stephen King), will lead her up and down coastal Florida and beyond in a brand-new, whirlwind adventure, Mrs. Plansky Goes Rogue! Mrs. Plansky is fresh off of winning a thrilling senior tennis championship with her doubles partner, Kev Dinardo, and is gearing up to celebrate with him on his yacht. That is, until the yacht is destroyed in a fire. Kev claims the fire was caused by a lightning strike, pure bad luck, but there''s one small problem—Mrs. Plansky didn''t see any lightning. Already certain there''s more going on than she''s being told, Mrs. Plansky''s curiosity turns to concern when Kev goes missing. Her suspicion gets the better of her and leads her to break into his house, only to find it ransacked. But Kev isn''t the only person Mrs. Plansky has to worry about. A conversation with her dad reveals that not long ago, he''d introduced Kev to Jack, Mrs. Plansky''s wayward tennis pro son. And now, her dad—distracted by arrangements for his upcoming wedding—either can''t remember or has no interest in divulging any details. Worse? Now Jack has gone missing, too. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Queenie is a cat, deeply aware of her own perfection, and Arthur is a dog who normally likes everyone (except Queenie who is devoted to making his life a misery), and they both live at the Blackberry Hill Inn in the Northeast in snow country with their human twins (Harmony and Bro), and Mom; but one winter''s day an unpleasant and suspicious stranger comes to stay at the inn, and soon the twin''s uncle is framed for murder--and Queenie and Arthur must put aside their differences and work together to solve the mystery and protect their humans.

Join Chet the dog, "the most lovable narrator in all of fiction" (Boston Globe), and his human partner Bernie as they scramble to solve a case exposing the dark side of internet fame. Chet the dog is not enthusiastic about his and human partner PI Bernie Little''s next case. Time is tight for them to find their missing person, and to make matters worse, that missing person is a cat. Miss Kitty, an internet sensation on a TikTok-like app, belongs to a teenage girl, Bitty, who lives with her mom. Her father is a no-good descendant of wealth who has lost it all, is now penniless, and has gone off with another woman. Bitty and her mom are struggling financially, but the arrival of Miss Kitty and the chance discovery of her social media appeal has changed everything. Bitty now has sponsors, a high-powered agent, and all the tools needed to thrive online, and real money is flowing in. At least, it was. With Miss Kitty gone, the family''s income is on the line. The case presents a slew of challenges for Chet and Bernie. For one thing, a potential witness is a pig (Senor Piggy) who may be in possession of an important piece of evidence. For another, it seems like a possible perp has been killed twice—and there''s evidence implicating Bernie. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

A bull shark in the swamp? No one in the Louisiana town of St. Roch believes it at first, but when a local boy has a face-to-face encounter with the toothy monster, every big fisherman is called out for the hunt. There''s a big cash bounty on the shar

Un thriller che parla due lingue: quella della suspense e quella dei cani. A volte divertente, a volte commovente, a tratti terrificante... Un romanzo unico nel suo genere.

Chet nunca percebeu muito bem porque chumbou na escola de cães polícias. De resto, há muitas coisas que ele não entende. Como o facto de os seres humanos verterem água dos olhos quando estão perturbados ("especialmente as mulheres"). Ou de sentir um vento pelas costas sempre que abana a cauda. Mas Chet sabe que o dono é um detetive chamado Bernie. E percebe que os dois vão embarcar numa nova missão quando uma loura lhes bate à porta e pede para lhe encontrarem a filha - que pode ou não ter sido raptada. Rapidamente se veem envolvidos num caso muito mais complicado do que poderia parecer, e têm um perigoso grupo de gangsters russos à perna. O Estranho Caso da Rapariga Raptada apresenta-nos uma das mais originais duplas de detetives do romance contemporâneo. Bernie é o anti- herói, divorciado, sem um tostão no bolso e que se bate pela custódia do filho. Chet é o narrador canino, que tenta sem muito sucesso compreender os bizarros costumes humanos. Juntos oferecem-nos uma história onde não falta nada: humor, ritmo, uma intriga inteligente e um suspense arrepiante. E, sobretudo, uma visão tocante da relação ancestral entre o homem e o seu cão.

Some people get addicted to it, others receive a healthy dosage each day. What is dopamine and why is it so important? Dopamine rewards the brain. We as humans have animalistic instincts, and dopamine triggers control the majority of the decisions we make. We want fulfilment, pleasure, happiness, closure, results, and more. All of these things are because of dopamine. Drugs instill so much dopamine in an individual that he or she easily becomes addicted to it, with all the negative consequences that follow. So is dopamine good, bad, neutral, or is there a balance we need to strive for? I almost already gave the answer. Some dopamine is beneficial, but only for the right reasons and in the right circumstances. In this book, we''ll dive deeper into all of this. We''ll take a closer look at the effects of dopamine, its many triggers, and how you can control the dopamine levels in your brain the best way possible. We''ll discuss subtopics such as: How those with autism, ADHD, or schizophrenia need to be extra careful about dopamine triggers. Whether or not dopamine supplements are recommended. How handling dopamine cautiously can help you get out of debt and avoid addictions. Methods that can help you release dopamine to stay motivated, lose weight, or become more successful in life. The surprising connection between dopamine and Parkinson''s Disease. How dopamine levels rise and fall when taking drugs, having sex, or eating food. Natural ways to increase dopamine, without all the risks. Why controlling dopamine levels is crucial, especially for teenagers. A lack of dopamine can make us depressed, while an overdose of dopamine can make us addicted. Moreover, it matters where the dopamine comes from, why it is being released, and what actions are being rewarded. It''s a complicated neural transmitter that is worth learning more about. If you want to understand yourself, your emotions, and the invisible forces that drive you in life, you must study this essential topic. Add this book to your cart. You will be more intelligent after reading it.

Moi, Chet, chien-détective, me revoilà sur les routes, truffe au vent, à la recherche d''une comtesse et de sa Princess. Je n''ai pas tout compris mais au départ il s''agissait seulement d''une promenade de santé. Une histoire de concours canin et de protection rapprochée censée nous aider, mon associé Bernie et moi, à régler nos problèmes de trésorerie. Or la balade s''est vite transformée en course contre la montre. La Contessa et sa chienne, une boule de poils maniérée, ont disparu. Pire: Suzie, Suzie Sanchez, aussi. Et ça, ça retourne Bernie. Parce qu''il y tient beaucoup, à sa Suzie, mème s''ils ne se voient plus trop ces deux-là depuis que l''ex de Suzie est revenu dans la partie. Va falloir avoir du flair pour démèler cette histoire... .

At first, they thought it wasn''t real, but science has discovered the truth. Sometimes people call oxytocin the "cuddly" hormone, and rightfully so, because this hormone stimulates closeness, creates happiness, affects attachments patterns, and creates a chemical, biological connection between partners, friends, and family members. What else can we learn about oxytocin? Why do we need oxytocin as human beings? How can we increase oxytocin releases in our brain? Although these are the most important issues that will be tackled in this short read, other subtopics related to it will be addressed as well. These include but are not limited to: How exactly oxytocin functions in male and female brains. What you can achieve with meditation and how it boosts oxytocin levels if done the right way. How oxytocin counters stress. The main differences between oxytocin and co-dependency. The best ways to grow your relationship by boosting your testosterone and oxytocin levels. When you understand the significance and the best triggers of oxytocin releases, you can have more fulfilled, happier life. Add this book to your cart. You and perhaps your partner, too, will benefit from it.

Een Amerikaanse privé-detective en zijn maat, de hond Chet, accepteren de opdracht om een andere hond te beveiligen.

Bowser is a mutt, just adopted by eleven-year-old Birdie Gaux and her grandmother, but when they all get home to Grammy''s bait and tackle shop in the bayou they discover that their prize stuffed marlin has been stolen--so Bowser decides to investigate, and things quickly become complicated and dangerous.

Why would anyone break into 19 Gentilly Lane? That''s where the Gaux family lives, and everyone knows they have nothing worth stealing. More important, the house is usually guarded by Birdie Gaux''s dog, Bowser, a large and handsome fellow with a big set of sharp teeth.

Your marketing strategy has to reflect the strengths and weaknesses ofyour business. This includes the competitive strengths and weaknessesnoted in Chapter Four.In a successful business, all important parts of running the businessare covered adequately if not necessarily brilliantly. No major area can beleft unattended. A management audit (see Figures 8.1 and 8.2) helps yougauge the quality of your management, spot areas where improvement isneeded, and make sure that there are no glaring omissions to trip you up.Your aim is to establish the right balance for your business. Your businessis an assembly of systems, each of which has to work well for thewhole business to be profitable. The audit helps make sure that your businesshas all its necessary parts, that they are all working together towardsthe same goals, and that the goals are suitable for the resources of yourbusiness.

Va chercher ! est peut-être le premier roman entièrement écrit du point de vue... d''un chien?! Chet a beau avoir été recalé aux épreuves de sélection de chien policier, il mène l''enquête avec brio, secondé par Bernie, un détective privé "cabossé par la vie" (dixit Chet?!). Lorsqu''on vient leur demander de retrouver une ado fugueuse, le désopilant duo saute dans la décapotable de Bernie et part, la truffe au vent, éclaircir le mystère. Il y avait Holmes et Watson, Tintin et Milou... il faudra désormais compter avec Chet et Bernie !

80 recettes à base d''aliments bons pour la santé : quinoa et épeautre, graines germées et noix, légumes feuilles, viandes maigres, laitages et chocolat.