Describes how Henry the Steinway was built, his life as a concert piano, and how he came to live in the house of a girl named Ana.

Henry the Steinway: A Star Is Born

Children's Books

Goodrich, Peter

Coveleskie, Sally

Literature & Fiction

Yorkville Pr Inc

Stories about dogs trained for service to people with disabilities and the relationships that they develop with their owners.

Love Heels: Tales from Canine Companions for Independence

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Dibsie, Patricia

Pets & Animal Care

The Monks of New Skete have been breeding, raising, and training German Shepherds for more than thirty years at their Cambridge, New York, monastery. Their perennial bestseller, How to Be Your Dog’s Best Friend, is considered a classic in the dog-training field. First published in 1978, and completely revised and updated in 2002, the book has brought the Monks international acclaim for their successful mixture of discipline and love. Their second book, The Art of Raising a Puppy, was also a bestseller. Together, the two titles have sold close to one million copies. 
Now, the Monks of New Skete reflect on the amazing bond that dogs and their owners share in the lavishly illustrated gift book, I &amp; DOG. Celebrating this special relationship through words and images, the Monks offer a simple message: we could do worse than to learn from dogs – about ourselves, about our spirituality, and about God. 
Taking readers on an eloquent exploration of the profound attachment between human and dog, this 80-page hardcover book features inspirational passages from the Monks of New Skete combined with more than fifty spectacular black and white and color images taken by talented photographers John Sann and Monique Stauder. Distilling all the wisdom and insight that the Monks have gained over the years living with and training these special creatures, this beautiful book pays homage to our extraordinary connection with our dogs. 
In keeping with their philosophy, the Monks stress that love grows through respect, understanding and nurturing, and that it is humans’ responsibility to listen and learn from our canine partners.

I & Dog

MONKS OF NEW SKETE

John Sann

Monique Stauder (Photographer)

Very special 16-month 20005 calendar by renowned dog breeders and trainers, the Monks of New Skete.  In their first-ever calendar, the Monks CELEBRATE the extraordinary connection between humans and dogs, with spectacular photographs and inspirational text.  The delightful photos and insightful wisdom from the Monks make this calendar the perfect gift for all dog lovers!

Celebrate Dogs 2005 Calendar

The Monks of New Skete

So often in the rush and bustle of our busyness, we miss the best of life----the sights and sounds and silences that can breathe new meaning into our experience of the world. In this collection of soul-filling meditations and stunning photographs, the Monks of New Skete once again reach out and reawaken the warmest places of our hearts, offering profound but simple lessons in the art of living well. "A quiet call stirs the depths of who we are: Rise Up! Come then and rise up---with laughter and from sorrow, with good reading and with music. From doing nothing to catching the power of a breaking wave." 
Every awe-inspiring page of this book will give you fresh glimpses of the treasures of hope hidden in our daily lives. With their gentle guidance, the Monks of New Skete offer new strategies for turning sadness into meaning, loneliness into fulfillment, alienations into a renewed sense of belonging in this wondrous world.

Rise Up with a Listening Heart: Reflecting and Meditating with the Monks of New Skete

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

Many readers wonder what inspires the creative genius of bestselling suspense writer Dean Koontz. Much of the credit must go to Trixie, the golden retriever who has taught him things about life that no human ever could. Trixie shows us how to be happy every moment of the day, except those fleeting moments after a meal when the dish is (temporarily) empty. Dogs know how to work hard and to play even harder. With words of wisdom only a bird dog knows, and beautiful photos to warm your heart, this book will lift your spirits and make your leg shake uncontrollably with pleasure! 
Trixie wrote LIFE IS GOOD to support her friends who are service dogs for people with disabilities. She is donating her royalties to Canine Companions for Independence (CCI), the national organization that breeds and trains assistance dogs for adults and children with disabilities.

Life is Good!: Lessons in Joyful Living

Trixie Koontz

Ana and Lily join Ana's father and Henry the Steinway on a world music tour, visiting Tokyo, Paris, Buenos Aires, Hamburg, and finally London, where they play in the Children's Music Festival.

Henry The Steinway Tours The World

Arts, Music & Photography

THROUGH FAITH &amp; FIRE is a story that spans centuries and crosses continents, that moves from years of persecution in Napoleon's Europe to decades of adventure in the new lands of America. But above all else, it is a vivid recounting of how a community of faith managed to persevere and indeed to thrive in the face of continual challenges, establishing a life dedicated to the simple virtues of prayer, work and contemplation in the midst of an increasingly busy and distracted world.

Through Faith & Fire: The Monks of Spencer 1825-1958

History

Bertoniere, Gabriel

Americas

What Garrison Keillor did for Lake Wobegon, Gail Fraser has done for Lumby in this delightfully touching new novel. An engaging cast of characters populates Lumby, a one-moose town in the Pacific Northwest where pigs literally fly and goats invade the bank vault, a dog runs for mayor and Sheriff Dixon keeps a gentle watch over all the quirky goings-on. The story centers on outsiders, Pam and Mark Walker, a couple of "East Coasters" who set about converting the community's fire-ravaged monastery into a historic inn. In the process they face the suspicions of the townsfolk, the open hositility of the cranky old newspaper publisher with a dark secret, and the sometimes helpful, often humorously hapless assistance of the local tradespeople. Fraser weaves an entertaining tale of foibles and romance, intrigue and benign mayhem, as she introduces an array of personalities who come to life in snippets from the local paper, THE LUMBY LINES. From the myterious benefactor who leaves unsolicited checks in old journals, to the flamingo with a flare for fashion, and the young reporter who dreams of writing an 'expose', the Walkers discover the many layers of Lumby. Whether it's joining in the town's raft races with near disastrous results, or unknowingly revealing long-hidden relationships, the newcomers become entwined in the town's fabric and never look back.Setting the stage for more charming stories to come, Fraser paints a picture full of laughter and love that readers will take to their hearts--and conjures up magic in an everyday place called Lumby that they will want to revisit again and again.

The Lumby Lines

Fraser, Gail

Murder, corruption, justice.......time is running out for Rudy Kelly.In a small Florida town near Lake Okeechobee, an innocent young man's fate hangs in the balance. Rudy Kelly, bi-racial and borderline retarded, is targeted by the local police as a suspect in a brutal murder. Convinced of her son's innocence, his mother hires a famous defense attorney, but loses him when her money runs out. His case is turned over to the drunken public defender, and Rudy is framed by the police and prosecutor and convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death.After spending ten years on death row, top trial lawyer Jack Tobin, a boyhood friend of his father's, learns of Rudy's situation and decides to take on the case. Jack engages in a non-stop race against time to uncover evidence to exonerate Rudy and overturn his conviction.Through fierce courtroom battles, legal maneuverings, surprise twists and turns, Jack Tobin fights to see justice done against Jimmy DiCarlo, the well-connected Miami criminal lawyer steeped in corruption.More than a typical thriller, THE MAYOR OF LEXINGTON AVENUE tells a story of enduring friendships, love and loss, promises kept and loyalties fulfilled, all against a backdrop that sweeps from the streets of New York City to the bayous and barrios of Florida.

The Mayor of Lexington Avenue

James Sheehan

United States

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