Partners for Life
True Stories of Canine Heroes
Published on 29. August 2002
Book
Hardback
160 pages
978-0-7528-4747-4 (ISBN)
Description
'Partners for Life' tells the stories of twelve disabled people whose CPI-trained dogs are for them in extraordinary ways making their lives happier and more fulfilled. CPI is a registered charity that helps disabled people to enjoy greater independence with the help of specially trained dogs. CPI dogs are among the most specialised and highly skilled dogs in the world, capable of responding to over 100 commands from calling a lift and withdrawing cash from a cash-point to taking prescriptions to the chemists. All royalties from the sale of this book will be donated to CPI.
Reviews / Votes
Plenty of coverage in the pipeline including an article by the author in theEVENING STANDARD, a feature in the SUNDAY PEOPLE and a colour feature in theDAILY MAIL 'WEEKEND' section. Also, the WESTERN DAILY PRESS are doing a double-page spread on one of the contributors in their local area. Specialist magazines are really supporting the book, with reviews set to appear in pet publications including the Battersea Dogs Home's PAWS MAGAZINE, PRO Dog, the National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS) magazine, PETPLANET, DOGS TODAY, DOG WORLD, CANINE PRESS and DOG TRAINING WEEKLY. A short story by Jane Bidder has appeared in MY WEEKLY, 15 March 03. Allen Parton and his dog Endal appeared at Harrods before Christmas 02 and they signed copies of Partners for Life. The books will also be on sale at Crufts 2003 and some of the contributors to PartMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Orion Publishing Co
Illustrations
15 Line Drawing(s)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 132 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
303 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7528-4747-4 (9780752847474)
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Persons
Jane Bidder is an experienced author and freelance journalist. She has written extensively for a number of newspapers and magazines including 'Family Circle', 'Good Housekeeping', 'The Times' and the 'Daily Telegraph' and currently writes a regular column called 'Family Matters' in 'Woman' magazine. She lives in Buckinghamshire with her family and their dog, Beano. Penny Vincenzi is the acclaimed author of nine novels, including, most recently, the bestseller 'Something Dangerous'. She has been involved with CPI since its inception in 1992.