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Dogs are a Woman’s Best Friend
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The paw-some follow-up to Behind Every Great Woman is a Great Cat, Dogs are a Woman's Best Friend showcases empowering stories of dog-loving women who changed the world. Dogs are humankind's oldest and loyalist companions, bringing friendship, joy and comfort to the lives they touch. From...
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See moreThe paw-some follow up to Behind Every Great Woman Is a Great Cat, Woman’s Best Friend showcases empowering stories of dog-loving women who changed the world.
Discover the stories of dog-loving women who changed the world in this inspiring, beautifully illustrated book.
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The paw-some follow-up to Behind Every Great Woman is a Great Cat, Dogs are a Woman's Best Friend showcases empowering stories of dog-loving women who changed the world.
Dogs are humankind's oldest and loyalist companions, bringing friendship, joy and comfort to the lives they touch. From Cleopatra to Michelle Obama, this inspiring book celebrates 30 women from all walks of life, including artists, writers, and humanitarians, who have one thing in common – their love of dogs.
Explore their stories and discover the faithful canines who have stood by their side. Along the way, readers can learn lessons for life from a dog's perspective, discover some record-breaking dogs, and take a test to find their paw-fect pooch match.
Beautifully illustrated by Alissa Levy, an artist based in Germany who loves to capture female characters and animals in unusual everyday settings.
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Behind Every Great Woman is a Great Cat 9781912785063
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781915751133
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 24 October 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: LOM Art
Illustration: Full colour
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Alissa Levy
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 13.0mm
Width: 180.0mm
Height: 230.0mm
Weight: 485g
Pages: 96
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About the Author
Frances studied English Literature at UCL and Cambridge and now works as an editor and writer in London. She enjoys working across a range of non-fiction subjects and has a particular passion for dogs. Some of her recent dog-themed work includes Where’s the Puppy? (Buster Books) and Atlas of Dogs (Lonely Planet Kids). She’s always counted dogs as her best friends and currently lives in Surrey with her rescue dog, Dolly.
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