'During the Second World War, I worked in an empty building by the Thames. It had been used by the Thames Conservancy Board. When war came, they moved out and I was moved in. I stayed there for most of the war. I never went down to an air raid shelter. I was too busy trying to make people laugh abou[...]
Employing a unique combination of psychology, philosophy, sociology and dog training theory, Vicki Hearne recounts her experiences with Bandit, a dog deemed so dangerous that the state of Connecticut condemned him to death. Hearne rescued Bandit from his grim prospects and was soon entrenched in a l[...]
Explores American History through the theme of equality. With its inclusive view of American history, Created Equal, Brief Edition emphasizes social history-including the lives, labors, and legacies of women, immigrants, working people, and minorities in all regions of the country-while delivering t[...]
This is a "New York Times Notable Book" of 1994! Highly respected author, philosopher and animal trainer Vicki Hearne offers a treasure trove of animal anecdotes, all written in her unique and poetic style. Through entertaining stories about cats, horses, an ornamental carp, a scorpion, tortoises an[...]