How do we honor the dog friends who keep us company without complaint? How do we prepare when their all-too-short lives near an end? How do we grieve their passing and take joy in their memory? This memoir celebrates the life of a beautiful Golden Retriever named Hannah Estelle. It tells how, at a time of deep sadness, Hannah’s puppy presence helped the author learn to sing again; how, as he became an accomplished vocalist, her faithful friendship brought grace and joy; and how, during the cancer-wracked months that ended her life, his singing to Hannah helped her departure. Woven around texts from poignant songs, the book speaks of loss and love, of sorrow and joy, of suffering and hope. Each chapter is a dog song, inspired by the canine companion it is about, and songlike in its own aspiration. Lambert Zuidervaart tells lyrical stories about a dear dog’s life to thank her for helping him learn to sing once more.

"King Midas: A Romance" by Upton Sinclair is a romantic story about two lovers who have been cursed by turning whatever they touch into ivy. Taking inspiration from the classic tale of King Midas' golden touch, this book explores morality and the values of romance and how it should be shown in a cunning and clever way that weaves Sinclair's personal spiritual and ethical beliefs into the story expertly.

Reproduction of the original: The Ravens and the Angels by Elizabeth Rundle Charles