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  Thunder Dog - The True Story of...

  Michael Hingson, Susy Flory,...

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  An instant New York Times bestseller, Thunder Dog tells the true story of a blind man, his guide dog, and the life-changing power of faith and trust in the face of terror. 
  When one of four hijacked planes flew into the World Trade Center's North Tower on September 11, 2001, Michael Hingson, a district sales manager for a data protection and network security systems company, was sitting down for a meeting. His guide dog, Roselle, was at his feet. 
  Blind from birth, Michael could hear the sounds of shattering glass, falling debris, and terrified people flooding all around him. But Roselle sat calmly beside him. In that moment, Michael chose to trust Roselle's judgment and not to panic. They were a team. 
  As you relive that fateful day in September 2001 alongside Michael and Roselle, you'll learn:The ways that grief and loss can lead the way for changeHow the rare trust between a man and his guide dog can inspire your own unshakeable faithThe healing power of telling your own story 
    
  Praise for Thunder Dog: 
  "Chapter by chapter of this intriguing work will keep you spellbound. Thunder Dog celebrates the power of the human and animal bond. We all can learn life lessons from this incredible story." 
  --Larry King, Emmy award-winning broadcaster and longtime host of Larry King Live

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  Dracula Was a Lawyer - Hundreds...

  Erin Barrett, Jack Mingo

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  True tales of trials and errors over the long, strange course of legal history, from the authors of Doctors Killed George Washington. 
   
  Did you know . . .  
   
  If a husband in ancient Rome caught his wife drinking wine, he had the legal right to kill her. 
   
  Gandhi, John Cleese, and Julio Iglesias were all lawyers before moving on to other jobs. 
   
  The ice cream sundae was invented as part of an effort to get around the law. 
   
  The Scots outlawed golf in 1457—and again during the Second World War. 
   
  With more than five hundred fascinating facts about law through the ages and colorful characters in courtroom history, Dracula Was a Lawyer is filled with compelling quips and stories about lawyers we love to hate (until we need one!), the pitfalls in our legal system, celebrity attorneys, wild trials, and bizarre battles between opposing parties.

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  The Tale of Brownie Beaver

  Arthur Scott Bailey

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  Arthur Scott Bailey was the author of more than forty children's books, centered all his plots in the animal, bird and insect worlds, weaving natural history into the stories in a way that won educator's approval without arousing the suspicions of his young readers. The Tale of Brownie Beaver is another adventure of the friends and neighbours of Pleasant Valley. You will hear how Brownie keeps a house safe from a Freshet and how he receives his weekly newspaper and not to forget the making of a new suit. (summary by Lucy Burgoyne)

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  The Ultimate Actuarial Joke Book...

  John Lee

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  What do you call an actuary with a sense of humour?  
  An outlier. 
  From the author of Confessions of an Actuarial Tutor comes this collection of more than 670 jokes that only actuaries will find funny (though probably only because they have such low standards for humour). 
  Containing the very best classic actuarial jokes, such as: 
  How can you spot an extroverted actuary at a party?  
  He’s the one staring at someone else’s shoes.  
  As well as stacks of new jokes created especially for this book, such as: 
  Why was the actuarial vampire fired?  
  Because she was afraid of the stakeholders. 
  With jokes covering actuaries and their (lack of) personality and social life. Along with jokes on pensions, insurance, finance, mortality, statistics, Excel and even accountants. By the Law of Averages, you’re sure to find something that will eventually make you almost laugh.

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  Dogs on Instagram

  @dogsofinstagram

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  From the popular Instagram profile comes this collection of adorable dog photos to warm the hearts of dog lovers everywhere. 
   
  Dog lovers are a passionate bunch, and Instagram is the perfect platform for expressing their devotion. The curators behind @dogsofinstagram channel this passion perfectly in this delightful book, a must-have collection featuring more than four hundred of the best crowdsourced dog photographs from their wildly popular feed. For dog lovers by dog lovers, this eclectic compilation celebrates the full spectrum of things to love about our four-legged friends.

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  The Enlightened Cyclist -...

  NYC Bike Snob

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  The author of Bike Snob helps bike commuters transcend common obstacles and handle cars, pedestrians, and other cyclists with grace. 
   
  The joys of commuting by bike attract scores of new converts every year. But as fresh-faced cyclists fill the roads, they also encounter their share of frustrations—careless drivers, wide-flung car doors, zoned-out pedestrians, and aggressive fellow cyclists, to name a few.  
   
  In this follow-up to Bike Snob, BikeSnobNYC takes on the trials and triumphs of bike commuting with snark, humor, and enthusiasm. He asks the question: If we become better commuters, will that make us better people? From the deadly sins of biking to tactics for dealing with cars, pedestrians, and other cyclists, this primer on bike travel is a must-read for cyclists new and seasoned alike.

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