In a work that beautifully demonstrates the rewards of closely observing nature, Elisabeth Bailey shares an inspiring and intimate story of her uncommon encounter with a "Neohelix albolabris" --a common woodland snail.

Jenkins shares his humorous and heartwarming memories of animal friends.

"In the summer of 2012, Steve Jenkins was contacted by an old friend about adopting a micro piglet. Though he knew his partner, Derek, wouldn't be enthusiastic, he agreed to take the adorable little pig anyway, thinking he could care for her himself. Little did he know, that decision would change his and Derek's lives forever. It turned out there was nothing "micro" about Esther, and Steve and Derek had actually signed on to raise a full-sized commercial...

Read about these amazing animal heroes, stories that will inspire pet owners, farm hands, anyone who has an infinity for animals and their unique behaviors.

Describes four animal heroes: Ginny, a dog who helps cats; Scarlett, a cat who rescued her kittens from fire; Lulu, a pig who found help for her ill owner; and Dorado, a guide dog who led his owner out of the collapsing World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.

Describes six very talented animals: Twiggy, a squirrel who water-skis; Tracker, a dog who acts; Tilly, a dog who paints; Koko, a gorilla who uses sign language and paints; and Siri and Ruby, elephants who also paint.

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, especially when they are animals! Inside this book you'll find 14 incredible stories of real-life pet heroes. From service dogs to potbellied pigs, these pets are extraordinary! -[back cover]

We love our pets, but sometimes they can misbehave. You'll laugh out loud at these incredible true stories.

Collects Gavin Maxwell's "Ring of Bright Water," which provides an account of the author's life on the northwest coast of Scotland and describes his constant companions Mijbil and Edal, the otters, and other animals who shared his life there; along with "The Rocks Remain," and "Raven Seek Thy Brother."