Washoe County Library System

"Enter the brutal and elite world of a war college for dragon riders from New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros Twenty-year-old Violet Sorrengail was supposed to enter the Scribe Quadrant, living a quiet life among books and history. Now, the commanding general―also known as her tough-as-talons mother―has ordered Violet to join the hundreds of candidates striving to become the elite of Navarre: dragon riders. But when you’re smaller...

"In this book are 100 workouts that focus on improving general swimming efficiency. The workouts are specific to each of the competitive swimming strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Together, the 100 workouts blend swimming drills and conditioning sets that total up to 2,000 yards. Each workout is accompanied by a Focus Point, allowing swimmers to zero in on stroke improvements by eliminating drag, improving feel for the water,...

"Game-based learning is a powerful tool to successful puppy rearing and dog ownership.With this exciting guide to playful and social activities for puppies and dogs, you’ll immediately enjoy drastically improved behavior and a stronger connection with your dog. Dogs live to play! It’s hardwired into their DNA. And when approached with intention, play provides the perfect opportunity to support behavioral development, obedience, and...

"We’ve all seen the YouTube videos of dogs performing amazing tricks. How did their owners train them to blow bubbles, skateboard, and fetch beer from the refrigerator? Teach Your Dog Crazy Tricks expertly details how to train your dog to pull off 50 impressive tricks sure to wow friends and family. Desiree van Zon and her border collie Tess competed for years in canine freestyle dance, becoming Dutch champions in 2022. Thanks to their years of...

"1001 Outdoor Swimming Tips by Calum Maclean is a huge collection of small tips to improve your outdoor swimming, whether you're a novice or experienced wild swimmer. Everything from biosecurity and safety to cold-water swimming, recovery, the essential gear you'll need and training is covered"-- "1001 Outdoor Swimming Tips by Calum Maclean is a light-hearted and informative guide to all kinds of outdoor and wild swimming. This is no standard instruction...

"How to Raise a Happy Dog focuses on the happiness to be found in the person/pet relationship and includes dozens of ideas for activities and hacks you can build into daily life with your pet, from spontaneous play and activities to making them the perfect sleep spot. We know how important happiness is for ourselves but when it comes to pets, making sure they’re happy – as opposed to obedient, say – is often underrated. Yet there’s plenty...

"Lifeguarding For Dummies will give you insight into what it takes to be a lifeguard, and how to train and prepare to be a lifesaver. Lifeguarding is a fun, challenging, and rewarding job that gives you the unique ability to provide your community with asafe place to swim. It also requires quick decision-making and provides you with valuable lifelong skills, such as CPR and first aid, leadership, strong communication, and teamwork. This book walks...

"Toilet training can be a battleground for parents and children. In this book, Mary Wrobel offers a detailed roadmap for success, based on over twenty five years of experience. Easy-to-read bulleted lists offer effective do's and don'ts, along with real-life examples. Learn, among other things, how to overcome fear of the bathroom, teach to use toilet paper, flush and wash up and deal with toileting in unfamiliar environments. A lifesaver for parents...

"La guía definitiva para que tu gato sea más feliz y sociable ¿Sabías que puedes adiestrar a tu gato? Muchas veces los gatos se portan mal porque se sienten amenazados. Los expertos en felinos John Bradshaw y Sarah Ellis te enseñan en esta utilísima guía cómo hacer que tu mascota se sienta más feliz gracias al adiestramiento. Adiestra a tu gato es el manual definitivo para los amantes de los gatos, lleno de consejos prácticos y ejercicios...

"A kid's guide to leaving the planet from someone who's done it! Former astronaut Terry Virts guides readers through the practical elements of becoming an astronaut, along with the wonders (and challenges!) of space travel. With insider information on training, piloting a ship, and working in space, readers and aspiring astronauts will be inspired to start their own journey to the stars. This practical guide is full of valuable wisdom and insight...