She doesn’t trust people. But can she team up with a service puppy to catch a murderer?

Explosive first-in-series: “Riveting, heart-wrenching, and brilliant…” —James Rollins, New York Times bestselling author

Animal behaviorist September Day protects her broken heart by keeping everyone at arm’s length. Still distraught over her husband’s death in the line of duty, she heads back to her Texas home to launch a dog-training business. But her grief takes a back seat when her autistic nephew goes missing in a freak blizzard.

Partnering with the boy’s support pup Shadow, September uncovers a shocking conspiracy hiding a deadly “miracle drug.” Hounded by vengeful enemies, human and dog must learn to work together and sniff out the source of corruption before more vulnerable kids die.

Can September and Shadow forge a bond and stop a ruthless conspiracy and relentless killer?

Lost And Found is the first action-packed installment in the gripping September and Shadow series. If you like dark suspense, novice detectives, and courageous animals, then you’ll love Amy Shojai’s roller-coaster thrillers.

Buy Lost And Found to join the hunt for justice today!

HALT THE HISSES!

People love cats--and often "double their pleasure" by sharing their hearts(and pillows) with more Than one. But cat behavior puzzles the most savvy pet owners especially when you add more pets to the furry equation. And behavior problems are the #1 reason pets lose their homes.

This book helps any cat lover (whether you share your home with one or a dozen felines). It Demystifies common behaviors and cat disputes, explains scratching (it's NORMAL!), solves litter-ary challenges and dinnertime woes, and redirects normal (but aggravating) cat-to-cat behaviors. Learn about:

How Cats Communicate
Understanding Feline Society
How Cats Learn & Ideal Training Tips
Choosing ComPETable Pet Friends
Step-by-Step Cat-to-Cat (and Kid/Baby/Stranger) Intros
Stopping Problem Biting, Chewing, Clawing, Counter Jumping & more!

Amy Shojai, CABC, is a certified animal behavior consultant, and author of more than 30 award-winning pet care books. Visit SHOJAI.com.

STOP THE GROWLS!

People love dogs--and often "double their pleasure" by sharing their hearts (and pillows) with more than one. But dog behavior puzzles the most savvy pet owners especially when you add more pets to the furry equation. And behavior problems are the #1 reason pets lose their homes.

This book helps any dog lover (whether you share your home with one or a dozen canines). It demystifies common behaviors and dog disputes,explains aggression (it's NORMAL!), solves pet potty challenges and dinnertime woes, and redirects normal (but aggravating) dog-to-dog behaviors:

How Dogs Communicate
Understanding Canine Society
How Dogs Learn & Ideal Training Tips
Choosing ComPETable Pet Friends
Step-by-Step Dog-to-Dog (and Kid/Baby/Stranger) Intros
Stopping Problem Barking, Biting, Chewing, Digging, Jumping & more!

Amy Shojai, CABC, is a certified animal behavior consultant, and author of more than 30 award-winning pet care books. Visit SHOJAI.com.

CUT THE CHASE & HALT THE HISSES!

Cat behavior and behavior of dogs puzzles the most savvy pet owners, and pet behavior problems lose dogs and cats their homes. Animal behavioral problems arise out of owners not understanding dog language or cat language, and misunderstanding normal animal behavior. Training a dog helps stop dog barking, for instance, while behavior modification redirects cat clawing but this book explains why dogs bark and the reason cats scratching behavior is normal.

Understand and manage your pet friends whether you have a single pet, a clowder of cats or canine pack, or one or more of both cats and dogs.Step by step cat and dog tips from this award-winning author and certified animal behavior consultant uses pet psychology to address.

THE OLD CAT BIBLE!

Filled with comprehensive cat reference material from interviews with over 100 veterinary experts, this award-winning book answers all your must-know questions. You'll find heartwarming chicken soup -like stories, and the latest developments in veterinary care advice for cats health care for old cats, this is the definitive guide for keeping senior cats vital, happy, and active throughout their golden years.You'll learn:

*How to entice your older cat into getting more exercise
*What changes to expect as your cat ages--and which changes are natural and which are warning signs that should send you to the veterinarian
*Which pet-specific over-the-counter cat medications every owner should keep on hand
*How to use the L.O.V.E. Program to keep your cat loving longer and living better
*Tips on everything from choosing the right products and cat foods for your aging cat
*How to offer old cats nursing care at home for common old cat conditions
*Information about cat symptoms and feline treatments for cat kidney disease, hyperthyroidism in cats, cat urinary tract infection, cats and diabetes, blind cat, deaf cat, cat stroke, feline diarrhea, cat constipation, old cats not eating, litter box problems and more.

Filled with heartwarming stories of successful senior citizen cats, the latest developments in treating feline illnesses in old cats, age-defying tips, and comprehensive reference material, this is the definitive guide to turning back the clock on aging--and keeping senior cats vital, happy, and active throughout their golden years.

THE OLD DOG BIBLE!

Filled with comprehensive dog reference material from interviews with over 100 veterinary experts, this award-winning book answers all your must-know questions. Filled with heartwarming chicken soup -like stories, and the latest developments in veterinary care advice for dogs health care for old dogs, this is the definitive guide for keeping senior dogs vital, happy, and active throughout their golden years. You'll learn:

How long do dogs live and how dogs age
Normal aging changes for dogs
Warning signs to get dogs veterinarian help
Over the counter medications for dogs & home remedies
Doggy diapers, care products & DIY options
How-to nursing care for dogs: pilling dogs, administering fluid therapy & more
Ways to increase old dog exercise and how to exercise dogs minds
Choosing dog food for old dogs
How to get dogs to eat
Symptoms & treatments for: arthritis, blind dogs, brain tumors, dog cancer,deaf dogs, dog dental problems, dog diabetes, dog heart disease, dog kidney problems, dog liver disease, dog obesity, dog senility, dog stroke, dog urinary incontinence

The A-to-Z list of dog health conditions common to old dogs lists medical symptoms, veterinary treatment and research,understanding dog quality of life and making death decisions (and helping children understand pet loss), and home care tips to save money when caring for aging dogs.

UPDATED and EXPANDED CONTENT
Including 27 New Cute Kitten Pictures!

COMPLETE KITTEN CARE is your go-to guide for kittens information on kittens health, new kitten care, and buying a kitten or adopting a stray or shelter kitten for your family. You'll learn all the latest about raising a cat of your dreams, introducing a new kitten to the rest of your family, and enjoy the award winning cute kitten pictures.

Nationally known pet authority Amy Shojai has updated her award-winning book with the latest cat behavior information and kitten care research, including new cat vaccinations guidelines, animal behavior advice, cat language tips and more. This veritable "Kitten101" is packed with all the must-know facts about cats and kitten facts including:

*Choosing a kitten
*Best kittens for adoption
*Kitten breeds and buying kittens
*How to train a kitten
*Understand kitten behavior
*Fixing and preventing common kitten problems
*Toilet training cats and litter training kittens
*How to stop kitten biting and cat hissing
*Understand cat communication, cat body language and cat purrs
*Cat breed guide with care considerations and kitty personality types
*introducing a kitten to a cat
*introducing a kitten to a dog
*Kittens food considerations
*Grooming a cat or kitten
*Kitten vaccinations
*Kitten parasites and cat worms
*Kitten spay and neuter
*Cat legends, myths, and fun facts
*Plus a myriad of UPDATED kitten and cat supply resources: the best kitten Websites, cat associations and feline clubs, animal welfare organizations and feline foundations, recommended cat books and kitten magazines, online kitten and cat products sources

EVERYTHING PUPPIES! Your Expert Source for Puppy Health Care, Behavior & Training

Nothing beats a cute puppy for love, but proper puppy care and training prepares you and your new dog for a healthy and long life together. Written by About.com Puppies Expert Amy Shojai, this up to date new guide provides a "Puppies 101" packed with veterinary facts, health care advice, how-to tips, and fascinating information about:

* Choosing, training and communicating with your new puppy
* Pros and cons of purebred versus shelter/rescue sources
* Understanding common behavior problems and how to prevent them
* Food, grooming and humane training recommendations
* Tips for introducing your puppy to adult dogs, cats, babies and kids
* The latest veterinary recommendations for preventive care
* How to recognizing common health issues, and what to do
* First aid and home remedies that save you money--and your puppy's life!
* More than two-dozen SQUEE! cute puppy pictures
* Canine legends, myths and fun puppy facts including: Why puppies drink from the toilet, why dogs act guilty, reasons dogs hump your leg, and more! Nearly half of United States homes keep over 83 million pet dogs and puppies.

That's a lot of furry love! COMPLETE PUPPY CARE empowers you with all the information necessary for your puppy to grow up into the happy, healthy dog you both deserve.

Is there an animal doctor in the house?

Most likely, the answer is no. And when an accident or other emergency threatens your pet, every minute counts. Don't be unprepared! Open The First-Aid Companion for Dogs and Cats and learn:

* Basic first-aid techniques, such as cleaning a wound, making a splint, and performing CPR-- step-by-step!
* Which over-the-counter human medications can help-- or harm-- your dog or cat
* What to keep in your pet's medicine chest (many essential items are probably in your house already!)
* How to quickly pinpoint what's wrong with your pet, using the First-Aid Symptom Finder

Plus, you'll discover a comprehensive A-to-Z guide to more than 150 common-- and not-so-common-- injuries and conditions, including:

* Abscesses (page 60)
* Bites from Animals (page 90)
* Car Accidents (page 117)
* Choking (page 131)
* Gunshot Wounds (page 224)
* Heatstroke (page 237)
* Hot Spots (page 245)
* Jellyfish Stings (page 269)
* Poisoning (page 311)
* Snakebites (page 350)

Each at-a-glance entry tells you when to call the vet, which supplies or medications you'll need, what immediate action you should take, and what you should do as follow-up care.

By knowing what to do in an emergency and then acting quickly and confidently to take the proper steps, you could save your pet's life. The next time medical help is not quickly available, reach for The First-Aid Companion for Dogs and Cats. It's a pet owner's second best friend.

A mysterious contagion will shatter countless lives unless a service dog and his trainer find a missing cat . . . in 24 hours.

"...a creepy must-read mystery for animal lovers." -J.T. Ellison, NYT bestselling author

Eight years ago, animal behaviorist September Day escaped a sadistic captor who left her ashamed, terrified, and struggling with PTSD. She trusts no one--except her Maine Coon cat Macy and service dog Shadow.

Shadow also struggles with trust. A German Shepherd autism service dog who rescued his child partner only to lose his-boy forever, Shadow's crippling fear of abandonment shakes his faith in humans.

Can September solve an epidemic of Alzheimer's-like symptoms, evade a relentless sadist from her past, and protect her chosen family from the killer?

Hide And Seek is the second action-packed installment in the gripping September and Shadow series. If you like roller-coaster thrills and courageous animal heroes, then you’ll love Amy Shojai’s dark suspense series.

Buy Hide And Seek to join the hunt for justice today!

CREATE A FURRY LOVE-CONNECTION!

Dogs are considered a part of the family, but what do you do when your dog interferes with love and romance? When your dog hates your date, but you're smitten, what's a caring pet owner to do? Or perhaps you're pregnant, and your longtime fur-kid acts jealous, or you worry Grandma's dogs aren't used to toddler antics. The stress put on family relationships can make animal behaviors and communication go sideways, and turn a once loving pet bond into a dysfunctional relationship. Dogs often lose their homes or lives when the bond breaks, unless you teach dogs to accept babies, toddlers, and lovers.

MY DOG HATES MY DATE! packs prescriptive advice into a short how-to guide that offers step-by-step instructions how to improve family relationships between babies, toddlers, kids and adults, and your furry family members.

CREATE A FURRY LOVE-CONNECTION!

Cats are considered a part of the family, but what do you do when your kitty interferes with love and romance? When your cat hates your date, but you're smitten, what's a caring pet owner to do? Or perhaps you're pregnant, and your longtime fur-kid acts jealous, or you worry Grandma's cats aren't used to toddler antics. The stress put on family relationships can make animal behaviors and communication go sideways, and turn a once loving pet bond into a dysfunctional relationship. Cats often lose their homes or lives when the bond breaks, unless you teach cats to accept babies, toddlers, and lovers.

MY CAT HATES MY DATE! packs prescriptive advice into a short how-to guide that offers step-by-step instructions how to improve family relationships between babies, toddlers, kids and adults, and your furry family members.

STRAYS, THE MUSICAL! explores furry foibles from the PETS point of view. The actors give voice to a variety of cat and dog characters in this hilarious and often moving musical review drama-dy that seeks to edu-tain audiences about normal pet behavior while honoring the bond we share with them.

This BOOK contains the script, lyrics and vocal score of all songs. A vocal-piano score is also available for rehearsal purposes.

STRAYS, THE MUSICAL! is written especially with cat and dog lovers in mind. The family friendly script is appropriate for all ages audience and actors, requires minimal sets and costumes (NO dog/cat suits or pet-centric makeup!), and works well for students, community theaters or professional companies. It can be performed with as few as 10 but 15 featured actors plus a chorus is preferred. Recommended actor age range is 9-14 years to adult, all physical types.

The two-hour review-format offers a mix of funny to poignant scenes with and without music. Music style varies from pop-rock, boogie woogie, folk and country, to jazz, gospel and Celtic, with multiple verses offering many feature solo line opportunities. Company numbers require two- to three-part harmonies in mid-tenor/alto ranges, often written as "rounds" or combinations of previously sung solo lines for ease of learning. A full orchestration accompaniment CD is available for performance, as well as a piano score for rehearsal.

An animal behaviorist and her service dog race a deadly storm to expose treacherous secrets others will kill to protect.

"Riveting, wholly satisfying ...makes us care." --Jon Land, USA Today bestselling author

With her stalker finally caught, animal behaviorist September Day begins to trust again. She dares to hope Detective Combs might become more than a friend until his investigation into a dogfighting ring leaves her reeling.

Shadow wrestles his own demons. After losing his-boy to a health crisis, Shadow loves his new life with September. But now his-boy is back--and he's changed! Will Shadow be forced to choose?

When a desperate mom demands help and a cop's son disappears, September and Shadow must rescue the children before a devastating storm hits. But the kids have a secret plan of their own. Can they escape the killers and expose the deadly plan?

Show And Tell is the explosive third installment in the roller-coaster September and Shadow series. If you like gripping suspense, animal heroes, and courageous kids, then you’ll love Amy Shojai’s latest dark thriller.

Buy Show And Tell to join the hunt for justice today!

From the author who brought you THE FIRST-AID COMPANION FOR DOGS AND CATS, award-winning pet journalist Amy Shojai presents this new large-format edition of her popular NEW CHOICES IN NATURAL HEALING FOR DOGS & CATS.

At your fingertips you'll find over 1,000 at-home remedies for your pet's problems.

Herbs * Acupressure * Massage * Homeopathy * Flower essences * Natural diets * Healing energy

This new edition is a vet-approved, authoritative guide to homeopathy, supplements, and hundreds of other new choices for keeping dogs and cats healthy!

Strengthen joints and repair cartilage with this all-natural enzyme (page 114).

Push the "aspirin" point for instant pain relief (page 135).

Stop behavior problems like barking with a flower essence (page 150).

Herbs that fortify immunity and can help prevent cancer (page 178).

Eliminate swelling with this powerful nutrient (page 233).

A one-week plan to get rid of fleas--without harmful chemicals (page 263).

Discover for yourself how the country's top holistic veterinarians treat their pets without using drugs...and how you can do it, too!

THE PERFECT CAT BOOK!

More than 86 million pet cats today are kept in forty-five million U.S. households. Now, from one of the most trusted cat care authors of thelast twenty-five years comes the definitive reference for adopting, keeping, and maintaining a healthy, happy cat. CAT FACTS: The Pet Parent's A-to-Z Home Care Encyclopedia is designed to answer all your questions. How do I choose the right cat? What holistic help and preventive care should I give? Why do cats act the way they do, and what cat behavior indicates illness? What constitutes an emergency, and how/when can I safely treat my cat with home care and first aid? Inside you'll find:

An alphabetical A-to-Z listing, with more than 200 entries, covering everything from abscesses and hairballs to whiskers and zoonosis

Charts that list symptoms for a particular condition, the corresponding home care or first aid, the comparative veterinarian and holistic treatments, and preventive advice

A symptoms/conditions table that helps you identify what ailments might be bothering your cat

Breed-At-A-Glance chart to compare personality, looks, care challenges and other issues when choosing your pedigreed cat

A comprehensive, easy-to-use index that makes quick reference a snap

Contact information for dozens of cat organizations and veterinary resources

Accessible, yet comprehensive, CAT FACTS can be used with ease and trust. And doesn't your cat deserve the very best?

THE PERFECT DOG BOOK!

More than 78 million pet dogs today are kept in fifty-four million U.S. households. Now, from one of the most trusted dog care authors of the last twenty-five years comes the definitive reference for adopting, keeping, and maintaining a healthy, happy dog.

DOG FACTS: The Pet Parent's A-to-Z Home Care Encyclopedia is designed to answer all your questions. How do I choose the right dog? What holistic help and preventive care should I give? Why do dogs act the way they do, and what dog behavior indicates illness? What constitutes an emergency, and how/when can I safely treat my dog with home care and first aid? Inside you'll find:

An alphabetical A-to-Z listing, with more than 200 entries and 200+ cute dog photos and illustrations, covering everything from abscesses and hair loss to whipworms and zoonosis
Charts that list symptoms for a particular condition, the corresponding home care or first aid, the comparative veterinarian and holistic treatments, and preventive advice
A symptoms/conditions table that helps you identify what ailments might be bothering your dog
Breed-At-A-Glance chart to compare personality, looks, care challenges and other issues when choosing your purebred dog
A comprehensive, easy-to-use index that makes quick reference a snap
Contact information for dozens of dog organizations and veterinary resources

Accessible, yet comprehensive, DOG FACTS can be used with ease and trust. And doesn't your dog deserve the very best?

KURVES, THE MUSICAL was first produced at the Rialto Theater in Denison, Texas March 1-3, 2012. The popularity of the show resulted in a return to the Rialto in October 11-13, 2012.

KURVES, THE MUSICAL features fun ensemble characters (4 M/4 W) with depth that can be performed by high school to college, church or community theater, regional or professional groups using a minimal set-or as extravagant as you wish.

This SCRIPT-VOCAL SCORE contains the script, lyrics and vocal music for the entire KURVES show.

KURVES is a two-act 2 hour musical comedy features 12 songs in styles ranging from ballad to blues, jazz to gospel. The PIANO-VOCAL SCORE is sold separately and may be used for rehearsal and/or performance.

A full orchestration (prerecorded) is available for both rehearsal and performance, and is user-friendly with a professional performance sound for any size theater. This performance CD is included in the licensing contract.

Company numbers require two- to four-part harmonies in medium vocal ranges, often written as "rounds" or combinations of previously sung solo lines for ease of learning.

No special set or costuming is required; may be performed on a bare stage with street clothes (work out clothes), or as elaborate as you wish.

Performed by 4 men, 4 women, all onstage throughout. Perfect for high school, college, community theater to regional performers.

HALT THE HISSES!

We want to provide the best care possible for our beloved cats, but what do you do when your kitty turns into a wildcat at the vet? Cats visit veterinarians less often because their owners hate to see them upset and afraid of the cat carrier, car ride, and stranger handling.

MY CAT HATES MY VET! packs prescriptive advice into a short how-to guide that offers step-by-step instructions to help your cats learn to LOVE the vet, accept the cat carrier, and tolerate car rides--and get the medical care they need and deserve. This is your definitive guide for foiling feline fear. From one of America's best known pet care authorities, you'll learn:

* 7 Reasons Cats HATE The Vet
* 12 Ways to Soothe Fear
* Best Carriers & 8 Cat Crate Tips
* 9 Calming Cat Car Ride Techniques
* How to Choose the Best Veterinarian
* What are Cat Friendly Practices & Fear Free Clinics
* Ways to Stop Cat-to-Cat Aggression After Vet Visits

With a fun conversational tone and easy proven techniques, MY CAT HATES MY VET! helps ensure your loving bond remains strong and intact.

FAMILY FRIENDLY MUSICAL THEATER
RADIO DAZE, the 1940s Musical is a funny and often touching homage to the late 1940s. This full script and vocal score contains character breakdowns (6W/6M), lyrics, and vocal parts.

The story unfolds in the failing WPDQ radio station. The owner, Bob Hope (the one from Schenectady) is ready to cut his losses and sell out to the latest fad--television. A motley crew of staff, has-been movie stars, and strangers off the street come together to try and save the station--and fail miserably to hilarious effect. Can be cast with a dozen local talent you're sure to recognize, RADIO DAZE is the perfect date night or family-friendly-evening-out event. The two-hour show will leave you laughing, humming catchy tunes, and hugging your loved ones close.

RADIO DAZE is an ensemble show. The family-friendly script is appropriate for any age performer, from high school to professional venues. Characters include station owner BOB HOPE (the one from Schenectady), his love-sick assistant WILADINE, the director IRVING, grumpy news guy BENNY, and girl Friday, DOTTIE. Bob hires his niece PEARL to write a script. Irving hires sound effects guy ROB, salesman SNAZZY to sell ads, and has-been talents BARRY, his ex-wife DIZZY, and the PEPPER SISTERS (all played by the same actress) to perform. Meanwhile, the mysterious stranger ROSIE hides secrets that could change the station forever.

SCENES/SONGS

ACT 1

Scene 1: Outside (Radio Daze): Irving, Benny, Bob, Wiladine, Pearl, Dottie
Scene2: Irving Office: Irving, Dottie, Rob
Scene 3: Bob Office (Hunting For My Muse): Bob, Pedro Pepper, Pearl
Scene 4: Studio (Jingle): Benny, Rob, Wiladine, Dottie, Pearl
Scene 5: Irving Office (Sponsors): Irving, Wiladine, Dottie, Rosie
Scene 6: Outside: Bob, Patty Pepper
Scene 7: Green Room (Snazzy, Kinda): Barry, Snazzy, Dottie, Pearl, Dizzy
Scene 8: Irving Office (Famous): Irving, Dottie, Dizzy, Pearl
Scene 9: Studio: Benny, Rob, Snazzy, Pearl, Polly
Scene 10: Studio (Make A Difference, Radio Daze Reprise): Company
ACT 2
Scene 1: Bob/Irving Offices: (When I Met You): Pearl, Wiladine, Bob, Rosie
Scene 2: Full Set (News Flash): Dottie, Company
Scene 3: Studio (Sisters): Polly Pepper, Rosie, Wiladine, Bob
Scene 4: Studio (Partners): Snazzy, Pearl, Benny
Scene 5: Irving Office (Kinda Famous): Irving, Dizzy, Barry, Rosie
Scene 6: Studio: All but Rosie and Snazzy
Scene 7: Studio (Radio Daze, finale): Company
All characters have featured solos and/or ensemble numbers. There are opportunities for choreographed movement or 1940s-style dance breaks within some songs, but this is not required. Music is predominantly big band styles of the 1940s. Multiple verses offer feature solo line opportunities. Most songs are easy mid-range tenor and alto lines. Company numbers require two- to four-part harmonies, often written as rounds or combinations of melody lines. This keeps learning music simple for non-music-readers.

A piano score for rehearsal is available, with show performance using a CD with full orchestration; a rehearsal piano/vocal CD can be provided. Video projections partnered with audio orchestrations enhance several of the songs or set the scene. These are available in the licensing package but are optional.

A unit set may be built--Or, as in the premiere of RADIO DAZE, an open stage set with furniture and area lights may be used. RADIO DAZE premiered February 7, 8, 9, 2019 at The Rialto Theater in Denison, Texas. For licensing information contact website listed on cover.

A dog trainer with special abilities. A dead body with hidden secrets. Solving the case will take more than animal instincts.

Lia Corazon pours her heart and soul into her kennel. So when a storm destroys her business and a mysterious black German Shepherd offers inspiration, she’d do anything to get back to training dogs… even if it means making a deal with the strict grandparents who want to put an end to her lifelong search for the father she’s never known.

Determined to prove she deserves a second chance, she starts training a scrappy young Rottweiler named Karma with the help of her mentor September Day. After the would-be police pup sniffs out a dead body, Lia teams up with a detective who could hold the missing link to her Hawaiian heritage and the mysterious bond she shares with her four-legged friends. But her special connection will be pushed to its limits when the twisted trail of clues leads to a horrific black market operation.

With innocent lives on the line, can Lia solve the mystery of her legacy before the deadly crime syndicate claims another victim?

Fight or Flight is the fourth book in the action-packed September & Shadow thriller series. If you like complex characters, canine companions, and captivating twists and turns, then you’ll love Amy Shojai’s gritty page-turner.

Buy Fight or Flight to unleash a hair-raising thrill ride today!

A message from the grave. An assassin on her tail. Sniffing out the truth could get them all killed.

September Day is ready for a new start with her detective boyfriend. Believing she’s finally put her husband’s death behind her, her life upends when his mother sends her a safety deposit box key that could unlock the truth. But before she can examine the cryptic contents, she’s brutally attacked, the files are stolen, and her former in-law is murdered.

Determined to uncover the harrowing facts, September and her dog Shadow battle to stay one step ahead of the merciless killer. But when they stumble upon shady business at a cattery, she must expose the mastermind before she too ends up in the ground.

Will Macy-Cat sniff out the key to unmask a decades-old horror? Can September and Shadow confront the past and live to tell the tale?

Hit and Run is the pulse-pounding fifth book in the September Day thriller series. If you like action-packed suspense, resilient characters, and four-legged heroics, then you’ll love Amy Shojai’s gripping adventure.

Order Hit and Run to dig up buried secrets today!

Looking for cat gift books? Filled with beautiful color photographs of these furry friends, this book reveals virtually everything needed to appreciate this mysterious, lovable companion.
“Though a cat may choose to share her affection with a human or two, she will always remain that quixotic mix of unpredictability and individuality that challenges the understanding of the most patient among us. It is as if they know that when they first stepped into the human ring of firelight, they forever altered our history, influencing our religions, our literature, our art—our very lives.” –From the Introduction

Chapter One, “Evolutionary Cat,” traces the domestic feline back to the Paleocene Era, then introduces its big cat relatives. Sidebars highlight the fascinating evolutionary differences between big cats and small cats, which clearly explain why the smaller kitties became household favorites. Cats have been both revered and scorned throughout history. Egyptian law protected sacred cats, and the beauty of Egyptian women was measured by their resemblance to the cat. But the cat’s spiritual heyday came to a halt in the Middle Ages, when the Christian church crushed the worship of cat-gods. Yet, in the seventeenth century, cat popularity rose again as the French aristocracy welcomed the cat back into polite society.
Chapter Two, “Cultured Cat,” is a survey of artistic homage paid to the cat. From Aesop’s fables to Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, cats have been featured as analogy, metaphor, and hero. From the Egyptians to Leonardo da Vinci and beyond, the cat has been featured in paintings and other media. Notable cat lovers include Winston Churchill, President Lincoln, and President Roosevelt, whose cat, Slippers, often attended White House dinners. Enemies of the cat include Hitler, Alexander the Great, and Napoleon.

Chapter Three, “Physical Cat,” is a guide to understanding and caring for your cat. First, each of the cat’s senses and physical attributes are described, to reveal how they see the world. Important cat care issues are discussed, such as whether you should get your cat “fixed” (definitely!) and what ailments your cat is likely to suffer from. Also provided are tips for proper training, advice on when to vaccinate, and information about choosing and caring for kittens.

Cat Life closes with a “Gallery of Breeds,” a parade of fascinating cat types with descriptions of their unique personalities and special characteristics. Overflowing with endearing photographs and enlightening, entertaining text, Cat Life is sure to capture the fancy of ailurophiles everywhere.

Filled with beautiful color photographs of these furry friends, this book reveals virtually everything needed to appreciate this joyous, lovable companion.

“No other animal has shared as much with humanity as Canis familiaris, the domestic dog. Indeed, for at least 32,000 years, this creature, but one paw-step away from the wolf, has willingly and happily traded freedom for an uncertain relationship with humankind." –From the Introduction.

Chapter One, “Evolutionary Dog,” traces the domestic canine back to the Paleocene Era, then introduces its canid relatives. Sidebars highlight the fascinating evolutionary differences between wolves, modern wild dogs and other canid relatives. Dogs have been both revered and scorned throughout history. Egyptian law protected beloved dogs and worshiped a dog-headed god. But the dog’s spiritual heyday came to a halt in the Middle Ages, when the Christian church declared dogs dirty and poisonous, due to rabies, and they were scorned and feared as werewolves and worse. Yet, in the seventeenth century, dog popularity rose again as European aristocracy celebrated and bred all sorts of specialty hunting dogs. The Renaissance brought dogs, including miniatures of hunting breeds, to all levels of society.

Chapter Two, “Cultured Canine,” is a survey of artistic homage paid to the dog. From Homer’s Odyssey to Dickens, Kipling, Jack London, and Dean Koontz, dogs have been featured as analogy, metaphor, and hero. From the Egyptians to Leonardo da Vinci and beyond, the dog has been featured in paintings and other media. Notable dog lovers include President Roosevelt who loved his Scottie dog Fala, and General Patton, who named his Bull Terrier “Willie” after William the Conqueror. Working dogs are discussed, from shepherds and hunters to Search and Rescue and service dogs.

HEAL THE BOND!
We love our cats, but how can we show affection if kitty hides, hisses, and hates human hugs? Never fear, your cat loves you, too. Cats just want affection on kitty terms. Creating a cat-friendly home helps prevent health problems, reduces behavior issues, and improves the bond you share.

DOES MY CAT HATE ME? packs prescriptive advice into a short how-to guide that explains why cats act hissy, what truly matters to cats, and how environmental enrichment improves our relationships with beloved cats. From one of America's best known pet care authorities, you’ll learn:

What is environmental enrichment
Why enrichment matters to cats—and to you
How to help 5 different feline personalities
Cat-approved affection actions
Dozens of easy and cheap enrichment tips
Ways to use vertical and horizontal space
Must-knows about species-appropriate feeding
How & why to create a fear free home

With a fun conversational tone and easy proven techniques, DOES MY CAT HATE ME? helps you answer with a resounding NO by explaining ways to strengthen your loving bond.

HALT THE HOWLS!

We want to provide the best care possible for our beloved dogs, but what do you do when Rex turns into a puddle of fear at the vet? Scared dogs visit veterinarians less often because their owners hate to see them upset and afraid of the dog crate, car ride, and stranger handling.

MY DOG HATES MY VET! packs prescriptive advice into a short how-to guide that offers step-by-step instructions to help your dogs learn to LOVE the vet, accept the carrier, and tolerate car rides--and get the medical care they need and deserve. This is your definitive guide for foiling canine fear. From one of America's best-known pet care authorities, you’ll learn:

7 Reasons Dogs HATE The Vet
19 Ways to Soothe Fear
Best Carriers & 8 Crate Training Tips
7 Calming Car Ride Techniques
5 Ways to Soothe Car Sickness
How to Choose the Best Veterinarian
What are Fear Free Clinics
Ways to Stop Aggression After Vet Visits

With a fun conversational tone and easy proven techniques, MY DOG HATES MY VET! helps ensure your loving bond remains strong and intact.

"Colorful characters, including the unusual perspective of Shadow the dog, make this series an enjoyable read for any animal lover." ~Toby Neal, USA TODAY Bestselling Author of the Paradise Crime Mysteries & Thrillers

A kidnapped girl. A merciless killer. Can this stressed-out dog trainer stop a callous murderer claiming innocent lives?

September Day can't shake her mounting wedding-planning angst. Too overwhelmed to pick up a dropped-off shelter dog she once trained, she finally leaves the house to check in on a missing vet clinic employee. But when she gets there, she's terrified to find the girl's brother hanging on the edge of death and the poor young woman abducted.

Discovering the hound got dumped by the same vicious criminal, September and Shadow race out of town on a dangerous rescue mission. But when a body surfaces and the kidnapper seizes more victims, September fears she may be too late to prevent further bloodshed.

With the clock ticking against them, can September and Shadow deliver justice?

Win or Lose is the riveting sixth book in The September Day thriller series. If you like engaging heroes, fearless animal companions, and non-stop action, then you’ll love Amy Shojai’s page-turning tale.

Buy Win or Lose to play a deadly game today!