Started Early, Took My Dog by Kate Atkinson

 

 

 

Tracy Waterhouse leads a quiet, ordered life as a retired police detective -- a life that takes a surprising turn when she encounters Kelly Cross, a habitual offender, dragging a young child through town. Both appear miserable and better off without each other -- or so decides Tracy, in a snap decision that surprises herself as much as Kelly. Suddenly burdened with a small child, Tracy soon learns her parental inexperience is actually the least of her problems, as much larger ones loom for her and her young charge.

Meanwhile, Jackson Brodie, the beloved detective of novels such as Case Histories, is embarking on a different sort of rescue: that of an abused dog. Dog in tow, Jackson is about to learn, along with Tracy, that no good deed goes unpunished.

Pet Portrait Embroidery: Lovingly Stitch Your Dog or Cat; A Modern Guide to Thread Painting by Michelle Staub

 

 

Learn the art of thread painting from Stitching Sabbatical sensation Michelle Staub

Cats and dogs seem to always have a paw planted firmly in our hearts. Capture the life in their eyes and the texture of their fur with a unique embroidered pet portrait! Self-taught artist Michelle Staub puts a modern spin on thread painting with her easy-to-learn approach. Get started with 4 basic embroidery stitches, and follow the detailed tutorials to hone your skills. Capture awe-inspiring details of your pet with lessons in full-color thread painting or go clean with a simple line drawing―the choice is yours. Learn to personalize your art piece with names, dates, and decorative accents. With 20 sample patterns to customize, you can easily recreate any breed!

• Paint stunningly realistic pet portraits with just a needle and thread

• Try your hand at two styles―minimal outlines and incredible full-color renderings

• Make it modern with floral garlands, personalized banners, and crisp lettering

• Start today with 4 easy stitches and 20 customizable projects

 

My Dog Mattis by Mark Tappan

 

 

"My Dog Mattis" is Mark Tappan's first book about his celebrity K9 dog Mattis. Mark and Mattis have been a team for over 5 years. Mark is a 15 year veteran with the police force and Mattis is the most highly decorated dog in the department’s history. Mark has always seen dogs as a great bridge to connect law enforcement and the people they serve. They have grown their following on social media to millions. They are focused on using their platform to bring people together with fun and creative posts while giving insight into the special bond between a handler and K9. They appeared on the inaugural season of America’s Top Dog on A&E winning episode four and coming in a narrow second in the Champions Episode. That led to appearances on Entertainment Tonight, Good Morning America, Fox and Friends and in studio hosts on LivePD.