Gary Janetti's book is so rolling-on-the-floor funny, so brilliantly observant, and so full of heart. - Kevin Kwan Fans of David Sedaris, Jenny Lawson, and Tina Fey... meet your new friend Gary Janetti. Gary Janetti, the writer and producer for some of the most popular television comedies of all time, and creator of one of the most wickedly funny Instagram accounts there is, now turns his skills to the page in a hilarious, and poignant book chronicling...

Explores how the true story of Dewey, a cat living in the Spencer Public Library in Iowa, has brought hope and joy to millions of people around the world.

Describes how the author rescued and fell in love with a neglected donkey who proved a loyal listener and companion, prompting the author to confront personal challenges and learn new lessons about compassion.

Understanding someone who belongs to another species can be transformative. No one knows this better than author, naturalist, and adventurer Sy Montgomery. To research her books, Sy has traveled the world and encountered some of the planet's rarest and most beautiful animals. From tarantulas to tigers, Sy's life continually intersects with and is informed by the creatures she meets. This restorative memoir reflects on the personalities and quirks...

In his final book of essays - completed just weeks before he died - self-described "contrary farmer" Gene Logsdon addresses the next generation of small-scale "garden farmers" seeking a better way of life.--COVER.

This delightful collection of heartwarming stories introduces readers to 35 dogs who have gone above and beyond the job description of best friend. By greeting each day with a waging tail, these second-chance mutts, hardworking k-9s, and loving family pets exemplify the canine instinct for valor, resilience, and joy. Side by side, the people and dogs in these stories find the strength in themselves-and each other-to overcome the obstacles life throws...

Bill Bryson recounts some of the strange experiences he had when he returned to the United States after living in Britain for twenty years.

Based on her popular Instagram posts, debut author/illustrator Vashti Harrison shares the stories of 40 bold African American women who shaped history.