Heavenly Reads; Books About Heaven

August 23, 2012 | skrzynskie

Heaven awaits the bride by Anna Rountree — Anna Roundtree was caught up in multiple heavenly visions and became a bride of Christ in Heaven. Full of heavenly lessons, this is a very inspiring read.

To heaven and back: a doctor's extraordiary account of her death, heaven, angels, and life again: a true story by Mary C. Neal — In this life summary, a level headed Presbyterian doctor nearly dies on her kayak adventure and gains an education in paradise.

My journey to heaven: what I saw and how it changed my life by Marvin J. Besteman with Lorilee Craker — This Ann Arbor resident, retired banker and grandfather had no idea he was about to get a short reprieve from his post-surgery pain in Heaven. Heavenly angels escort him, he converses (argues) with St. Peter, and recognizes friends and family members who touched his life.

Books About Cats That Are Non-Fiction

June 18, 2012 | skrzynskie

Cat daddy: what the world's most incorrigible cat taught me about life, love, and coming clean by Jackson Galaxy with Joel Derfner

Kitty cornered: how Frannie and five other incorrigible cats seized control of our house and made it their home by Bob Tarte

Smart guide to understanding your cat by Carolyn Janik

Cat calls: wonderful stories and practical advice from a veteran cat sitter by Jeanne Adlon, Susan Logan ; foreword by Jim Davis

I am Maru by Mugumogu

Decorate a Dog

June 18, 2012 | skrzynskie

Earn your "Make Tracks" badge by decorating a dog. Stop by the main help desk to pick up the outline, take it home and creatively use your favorite medium to fill it in. What will your dog be, a patchwork quilt of colors and fabrics or photos of your favorite pet? Your finished artwork will be displayed beneath the Help Desk, so do your best!

Face Your Fears

June 18, 2012 | skrzynskie

From a challenge at work to your personal quirk, everyone has a goal to achieve to better their self or their life. Here are some books which address the issue of overcoming obstacles.

Step out on nothing: how faith and family helped me conquer life's challenges by Byron Pitts

Yoga bitch: one woman's quest to conquer skepticism, cynicism, and cigarettes on the path to enlightenment by Suzanne Morrison

The solution: conquer your fear, control your future by Lucinda Bassett

In pursuit of peace: 21 ways to conquer anxiety, fear, and discontentment by Joyce Meyer

Teen Fiction Books About Cats and Dogs

June 18, 2012 | skrzynskie

My boyfriends' dogs by Dandi Daley Mackall

The dust of 100 dogs by A.S. King

Inubaka: crazy for dogs. Vol. 1 by Yukiya Sakuragi

Ashes, ashes by Jo Treggiari

Black Cat. Vol. 1. The man called Black Cat by story & art by Kentaro Yabuki

Wisdom's Kiss: a thrilling and romantic adventure, incorporating magic, villany, and a cat by written by Catherine Gilbert Murdock

Books About Dogs That Are Non-Fiction

June 18, 2012 | skrzynskie

Bad dog: a love story by Martin Kihn

Chow hounds: why our dogs are getting fatter and a vet's plan to save their lives by Ernie Ward

The complete idiot's guide to positive dog training by Pamela Dennison

Dog games: stimulating play to entertain your dog and you by Christiane Blenski

Dog sense: how the new science of dog behavior can make you a better friend to your pet by John Bradshaw

Join us at Vintner's for Wildcat Wine

March 17, 2012 | skrzynskie

Register to join Vintner's Book Discussion on Tuesday, April 17 at 7:00 PM at Vintner's Canton Winery (Southwest corner of Joy and Lilley, in the Golden Gate Shopping Center). Our book is:

Wildcat wine by Claire Hamner Matturro — Just when attorney Lillian Belle Rosemay Cleary's hands are full with a psychic client and a Nazi-next-door neighbor, an obnoxious partner in her firm is murdered. Somehow Lilly is dragged into investigating and encounters a world-class assortment of weirdo suspects, all of whom had good reason to want to knock the guy off.

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