Pulling on Heartstrings…

Written by: Marjorie
February 1, 2008

There are not too many things that pull on our heartstrings more than kids, animals and our home! I give a selection of titles below that should do that and more…

The Loved Dog: The effective and aggression-free way to train your dog by Oprah Winfrey’s dog trainer.

Loved DogTHE LOVED DOG is Tamar Geller’s revolutionary guide to effective dog-training using the gentlest of methods. Tamar, whose clients include Oprah Winfrey, Ben Affleck and Goldie Hawn, teaches a groundbreaking socialisation technique for training dogs. By strengthening the bond between dog and owner, dogs begin to enjoy listening to commands with no need for aggressive training aids such as verbal or physical reprimands. Using this technique, THE LOVED DOG shows you how to child-proof your dog and teach him good behaviour.

Tamar’s amazing methods have swept across America, changing the way owners train and relate to their canine friends. Tamar believes that loving your dog is the key to its training. In THE LOVED DOG she shows you how to build this relationship.

Lullabies for Little Criminals

Heather O’Neill is an extremely gifted writer and Lullabies for Little Criminals is her breathtaking first novel about one girl’s struggle for survival on the mean streets of Montreal. Lullabies

Starved of affection, Baby is attracted to all the wrong people. And when her father betrays her and she is sent to a juvenile detention centre, she is more at risk than ever. Baby’s survival rests on her gift for spinning stories and for cherishing the small crumbs of happiness which fall into her lap.

An Hour At Home

An Hour at HomeAn Hour at Home is a practical and inspiring book, full of exquisite projects for making a beautiful, comfortable home. You will find many ideas, all appropriate for beginners and achievable on a shoestring budget.

Learn simple yet effective techniques for home maintenance, cleaning, decluttering, organising, personalising and decorating, which can all be completed in an hour or less, leaving you time to enjoy the comfort and style of your sanctuary.

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Comments

3 Responses to “Pulling on Heartstrings…”

  1. chrisNo Gravatar on February 1st, 2008 11:34 am

    AS we contemplate a new dog in our lives I think i might be tempted by the loving dog-training!
    Just makes sense really doesn’t it?

  2. Angela EsnoufNo Gravatar on February 3rd, 2008 3:44 pm

    A Hour at Home sounds right up my alley, Marjorie. Thanks for the tip.

    And Chris, a new dog? Do tell.

  3. karenNo Gravatar on February 4th, 2008 4:13 pm

    Thanks Marj, I always love your recommendations for books I otherwise would not have known about. All three sound interesting.

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