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	*DogLife, Beagle,* by Kay Pfaltz, publication date August 2011, by TFH Publications, Inc. To order copies of DogLife, Beagle ask at your local, independent bookstore or visit www.barnesandnoble.com, www.amazon.com or purchase one from Basic Necessities and have Kay sign it personally. www.basicnecessities.us *Lauren’s Story, by Kay Pfaltz, by J.N. Townsend Publishing 2002 Almost all animal lovers would agree that one of the most important lessons animals teach is unconditional love. Lauren’s Story* is about the kind of unquestioning love that exists between humans and their animal friends. Far from anthropomorphizing animals, Lauren’s Story admires and respects them, even suggesting that we humans be more like them: accepting, forgiving, nonjudgmental, living in the present moment and enjoying life to its fullest, even in the small, quiet moments. Lauren, a little stray beagle named for Lauren Bacall, is found unconscious and nearly dead from starvation. She spends three weeks in intensive care at the vets then is given back to Amy, the girl who found her. Amy gives her to her sister, Kay who is living in Paris, and from there a love story begins. Lauren learns to love the French capital, and who wouldn’t? She dines out in some of Paris’ best restaurants beside Kay as Kay reviews the food. But moments of joy in life are ephemeral, for Lauren is plagued with illnesses from aspirated pneumonia to laryngeal paralysis. Kay and Lauren return to Virginia. Then in late September Lauren is diagnosed with transitional cell carcinoma, one of the most difficult cancers to treat, and the vets tell Kay Lauren will never make it to Christmas. Kay must decide whether to put her to sleep or to attempt treatment. Lauren undergoes radiation and chemotherapy. She makes it to Christmas and to the New Year. She makes it to see the spring return, and with the spring, comes the promise of hope. Lauren’s Story is much more than just a rags to riches dog story. It’s a testimony to the power of laughter and love to get us through life, and ultimately the power of art as one of the most enduring forces in life. For Francophile’s or for anyone who has ever loved a dog, Lauren’s Story is a must. To order copies of LAUREN’S STORY ask at your local, independent bookstore or visit www.barnesandnoble.com, www.amazon.com or purchase one from Basic Necessities and have Kay sign it personally. www.basicnecessities.us Kay's stories have appeared in several publications in both English and French. A Book of Miracles, Dr. Bernie Siegel, New World Library 2012 *A Book of Miracles* offers inspiring true stories of healing, gratitude and love. Compiled during his more than thirty years of practice, speaking, and teaching, the stories here are riveting, warm, and belief-expanding. To order copies of A BOOK OF MIRACLES ask at your local, independent bookstore or visit www.barnesandnoble.com, or www.amazon.com The Missing Peace, The Hidden Power of Our Kinship with Animals, Tina Volpe and Judy Carmen, Dream River Press, 2009 Authors Tina Volpe and Judy Carman bring to the forefront humanity's neglected relationship with animals and present the personal and societal benefits of living peacefully with all beings. Sensitively written and spiritually awakening, The Missing Peace: The Hidden Power of Our Kinship with Animals is based on the idea that "ahimsa" (non-violence) does not exclude the animal kingdom. The first part of the book is full of true, life-altering stories, guaranteed to prompt us to take a deeper look at our own dietary and lifestyle choices. Part II of the book examines the spiritual, scientific and historical reasons for changing our views towards animals—and ultimately the way we view ourselves on this planet. To order copies of THE MISSING PEACE, ask at your local, independent bookstore or visit www.barnesandnoble.com, or www.amazon.com