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  British Destroyers - From...

  Norman Friedman

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  A history of the early days of Royal Navy destroyers, and how they evolved to meet new military threats.   In the late nineteenth century the advent of the modern torpedo woke the Royal Navy to a potent threat to its domination, not seriously challenged since Trafalgar. For the first time a relatively cheap weapon had the potential to sink the largest, and costliest, exponents of sea power.   Not surprisingly, Britain’s traditional rivals invested heavily in the new technology that promised to overthrow the naval status quo. The Royal Navy was also quick to adopt the new weapon, but the British concentrated on developing counters to the essentially offensive tactics associated with torpedo-carrying small craft. From these efforts came torpedo catchers, torpedo-gunboats and eventually the torpedo-boat destroyer, a type so successful that it eclipsed and then usurped the torpedo-boat itself. With its title shortened to destroyer, the type evolved rapidly and was soon in service in many navies, but in none was the evolution as rapid or as radical as in the Royal Navy.   This book is the first detailed study of their early days, combining technical history with an appreciation of the changing role of destroyers and the tactics of their deployment. Like all of Norman Friedman’s books, it reveals the rationale and not just the process of important technological developments.

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  My Hair-Raising and...

  Christi Grace

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  Encounters with Animals, Lessons from God 
  What do an ailing goat, a high-strung Australian Shepherd, and a raucous rooster all have in common? Professional pet sitter Christi Grace has cared for them all, and each of their stories reveal sweet spiritual truths about our relationship with God. 
  In her 12 years of working with animals and their owners, Christi has experienced emotions ranging from happiness to heartache and everything in between. 
  Let her introduce you to some of her most unforgettable clients: Ginger—a goat whose value far outweighs her $35 price tag; Zinnia—a medium-sized dog with big trust issues; Rocko—a barnyard bully of a rooster who guards the chicken yard with unabandoned zeal; Shiloh—a horse who lives up to his name by bringing peace to all he meets; and Joy—a woman who proves that sometimes it's not the animal but the owner whose life is impacted when a pet sitter comes to call.These and other memorable characters make this audio book a must-listen for animal lovers or anyone who needs a little more faith and inspiration from above.

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  Make Space for Happiness - How...

  Tracy McCubbin

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  Do you feel like you have too much stuff? A cluttered space isn't just inconvenient—the truth is it's hard to lead a joyful, purposeful life when the things around you detract from your relationships, habits, and goals. But decluttering is more than getting rid of the stuff you already have. To make real change in your home, you need to look at how these excess possessions got there in the first place. This book examines the acquisition cycles that keep our homes overcrowded and distract us from going after the meaningful things we really want in our lives.Make Space for Happiness gives you a seven-step roadmap to clearing your life and opening yourself up to all the good meant to come your way. Renowned decluttering expert Tracy McCubbin will help you revolutionize your living space and your mindset by focusing on clutter clearing as a path to positivity in every area of your life, helping you to manifest: true connection, self-confidence, free time, big love, self-respect, real purpose, and lasting wisdom.We all want to live in homes that are functional, comfortable, and that bring us happiness rather than detract from it. Make Space for Happiness provides flexibility, support, and inspiration as you re-envision your home as the starting point of the joyful life that's waiting for you.

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  How Stella Learned to Talk - The...

  Christina Hunger

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  An incredible, revolutionary true story and surprisingly simple guide to teaching your dog to talk from speech-language pathologist Christina Hunger, who has taught her dog, Stella, to communicate using simple paw-sized buttons associated with different words. 
   
  When speech-language pathologist Christina Hunger first came home with her puppy, Stella, it didn’t take long for her to start drawing connections between her job and her new pet. During the day, she worked with toddlers with significant delays in language development and used Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices to help them communicate. At night, she wondered: If dogs can understand words we say to them, shouldn’t they be able to say words to us? Can dogs use AAC to communicate with humans? 
  Christina decided to put her theory to the test with Stella and started using a paw-sized button programmed with her voice to say the word “outside” when clicked, whenever she took Stella out of the house. A few years later, Stella now has a bank of more than thirty word buttons, and uses them daily either individually or together to create near-complete sentences. 
  How Stella Learned to Talk is part memoir and part how-to guide. It chronicles the journey Christina and Stella have taken together, from the day they met, to the day Stella “spoke” her first word, and the other breakthroughs they’ve had since. It also reveals the techniques Christina used to teach Stella, broken down into simple stages and actionable steps any dog owner can use to start communicating with their pets. 
  Filled with conversations that Stella and Christina have had, as well as the attention to developmental detail that only a speech-language pathologist could know, How Stella Learned to Talk will be the indispensable dog book for the new decade. 
  Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

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  How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend

  Jake Martin

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  How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend: The Ultimate Guide to Building a Strong Bond with Your DogDogs have long been considered man's best friend. They are loyal, affectionate, and protective of their owners. They are also highly intelligent and trainable, which has made them valuable members of society as working animals and companions. Training your dog can be a rewarding and enjoyable experience for both you and your furry friend and at the same time, can help strengthen the bond between you and your pet, increase their obedience and reliability, and improve their overall behavior.In this book, we will explore the various methods and techniques for training man's best friend. From basic obedience training to advanced behaviors, we will provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to successfully train your dog. We will also address common challenges and mistakes that trainers may encounter, and offer tips and strategies for overcoming them.This audiobook will cover the following topics:- Why are Dogs Known as Man’s Best Friend?- Things to Consider Before Getting a Dog- How to Choose the Right Dog For You- Stages of a Puppy’s Development- Fundamentals of Dog Training- Housetraining Your Puppy- Crate and Potty Training- Dog’s Diet- Training Your Dog to Follow Key Commands- Dealing with Dog’s Aggressive Behavior- And many more!Whether you are a seasoned dog owner or a new dog parent, this audiobook will provide you with the guidance and support you need to train your furry friend to be the best they can be. So scroll up and click “add to cart” now!

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  Red Dead Redemption - History...

  John Wills, Esther Wright

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  While the Western was dying a slow death across the cultural landscape, it was blazing back to life as a video game in the early twenty-first century. Rockstar Games' Red Dead franchise, beginning with Red Dead Revolver in 2004, has grown into one of the most critically acclaimed video game franchises of the twenty-first century. Red Dead Redemption: History, Myth, and Violence in the Video Game West offers a critical, interdisciplinary look at this cultural phenomenon at the intersection of game studies and American history.Drawing on game studies, western history, American studies, and cultural studies, the authors train a wide-ranging, deeply informed analytic perspective on the Red Dead franchise—from its earliest incarnation to the latest, Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018). Their intersecting chapters put the series in the context of American history, culture, and contemporary media, with inquiries into issues of authenticity, realism, the meaning of play and commercial promotion, and the relationship between the game and the wider cultural iterations of the classic Western. The contributors also delve into the role the series' development has played in recent debates around working conditions in the gaming industry and gaming culture.

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