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Holiday Reading Roundup for Kid’s From Brown Books Publishing Group – What Better Time Than Now to Explore New Adventures that Inspire, Motivate, and Educate!

“Buster Tells It All” is a wonderful story of the love, friendship and support that can exist between animals and people.

Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) December 20, 2011

What better time than now to introduce young readers to new books that inspire, motivate, and educate. This holiday season Brown Books Publishing Group offers young readers the best gifts of all – books!

Get a head start on 2012 with “Buster Tells It All: Stories From Pony Creek Ranch,” by Carolyn Berry of Dallas, TX. Young readers are invited to explore the magical world of Pony Creek Ranch – the real-life animal reserve located in Paluxy, TX for injured, orphaned, or endangered animals and wildlife from around the world. ‘Buster,’ is the head dog of the ranch, and introduces young readers to new and exciting animal friends like the Nubian ibex, Dama gazelle, and blackbuck antelope; while white-tailed deer, zebras, and ostriches to name a few frolic about on the thousand-acre ranch!

“Buster Tells It All,” is a wonderful story of the love, friendship, and support that exist between animals, and people. Young readers will learn the importance of kindness, and compassion towards others. *A portion of all proceeds will be donated to Teach for America and the SPCA.

**Note the “Fast Facts” at the back of the book…

Meet “Cinco the Clinic Cat,” by Carol Brickell of Dallas, TX. A bilingual read, Brickell met this real-life kitty while working at a medical clinic in Honduras. Their meeting inspired this wonderful story about a cat who needs a home and a little girl who wishes for a friend. “Cinco the Clinic Cat,” is a story about friendship, set in a medical clinic in Latin America with vivid watercolor illustrations tha capture the spirit of the culture.

For the budding young chef, “Jackson & Julie: the Twelve-Month Chefs – A Holiday Cookbook for Families and Children,” by Christine Perrenot of Dallas, TX, introduces young cooks to the kitchen. She provides young readers with the platform to get them started and the tools to ensure their success. …Refreshing and fun, what better excuse to bring family and friends together to start creating precious memories.

Award-winning book, “I’ll Follow the Moon,” by Stephanie Lisa Tara of northern California, explores the tender journey of a newborn sea turtle in search of her mother. Through gentle verse and enchanting illustrations, Tara traces a baby turtle as she hatches from a nest underneath the sandy beach and digs her way up into the soft light. Instinctively, she follows the flickering moonlight and crawls home to the sea. This sweet book will make for perfect bedtime reading.

“Kendra Kandlestar and the Crack in Kazah,” by Lee Edward Fodi of Canada, is the fourth in his Kendra Kandlestar book series. Step inside and join Kendra on yet another magical world of fantasy and adventure. *For young readers 8 and up…

To explore other titles visit: http://www.brownbooks.com

Books are available at Amazon.com and bookstores everywhere.

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A Puppy for Christmas? Attorney Counsels Families to Wait

Milwaukee, WI (PRWEB) December 19, 2011

Attorney Charles Hausmann warns people that their bundle of joy can turn into a tragedy and lawsuit if the dog’s care and training isn’t handled properly. Hausmann’s law firm–Hausmann-McNally–has almost 40 years in the personal injury field, representing victims in numerous dog-bite cases.

Hausmann says he thinks having dogs is a wonderful thing, but they can be dangerous.” The holidays are so hectic that a pup might get off to a bad start. And a poorly trained dog can spell trouble.

“Dog-bite cases are horrible,” Hausmann says, “often there is the severely injured victim and an owner who never dreamed the dog would harm anyone.” Even if there was never an intent for the dog to cause harm, the fact that the dog bit or injured someone is often enough to get a judgment or settlement for the victim.

Hausmann and his colleagues have handled numerous dog-bite cases. In a recent case, a dog owned by a child’s grandparents severely mauled a young boy, requiring several operations and facial reconstruction “This is a family tragedy,” says Hausmann.

“In my experience, dogs clearly need training, and the owners need to constantly evaluate their pet’s behavior. A dog that growls, threatens or seems overprotective is liable to do serious damage.” Hausmann adds that people who train dogs to attack are liable for more severe punishments in court. Often the consequence includes having to put the dog down.

Dog-bite laws differ from state to state, but there isn’t any place where a dog owner can go Scott free if their animal seriously hurts someone, says Hausmann. In Wisconsin, for example, the courts will award double damages if the owner was aware the animal previously bit or injured someone. In some states, there are exceptions if the dog was “protecting” its own property or defending against mistreatment.

A second piece of advice is that anyone getting a dog should make sure their Homeowners’ Insurance is adequate to cover a dog-bite incident. Hausmann says that money to pay for the injuries, plastic surgery, pain and suffering and lost income most often comes from Homeowners’ Insurance policies. If there is no insurance, a dog owner’s personal assets can be at risk. For that reason, Hausmann urges dog owners to carry adequate insurance to cover a potential dog incident. “Once you are aware of the enormous awards from dog-bite cases, you will not want to go uninsured,” Hausmann says. “Owners are responsible for the actions and damage done by their dogs.”

The reason experts question the wisdom of a Christmas puppy is that there is often too much excitement in the household at the holiday time and children may not understand the seriousness of taking on a new pet in view of the toys and treats available.

According to PetRescue.com, “Christmas puppies often are impulse purchases without the hard self-assessment that goes into asking oneself if one has the time and the energy and the inclination to give the necessary commitment to raising and socializing and educating that puppy. Better to get that new puppy at a less emotionally charged time of the year, when the decision to add a dog to the family is a less impulsive….”

(http://www.petrescue.com/petlibrary/pet-rescue/no-christmas-puppies-please/)

Attorney Charles Hausmann adds, “Better to bring a puppy home when the things are calmer and it is easier to focus on what it takes to bring up a healthy, well-trained, safe animal. That way, everyone gets off to a better start.”

Contact: Attorney Charles Hausmann, 414-840-6620, 414-271-5300

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North Carolina Car Accident Attorney Offers Book to Help Wreck Victims Avoid Mistakes

Raleigh car accident lawyer Ken Hardison

Raleigh, N.C. (PRWEB) December 16, 2011

Ken Hardison knows how easy it is for people to make mistakes after a car wreck that end up costing them compensation for their injuries and losses. That’s why the North Carolina car accident attorney is now offering a book to help victims avoid those mistakes.

“Immediately after an accident, shock and confusion can make anyone forget to use their common sense,” said Hardison, the founder of the North Carolina personal injury law firm, Hardison & Cochran, Attorneys at Law.

“But there are certain steps you absolutely must take, beginning the instant after the accident. If you miss that opportunity, you will never have a chance to completely correct your mistake.”

The book, “Seven Fatal Mistakes Victims of Accidents Make in North Carolina,” can be requested online at the firm’s website. It is available for free to North Carolina residents. The firm will mail out the book within 48 hours of the order.

Since he began practicing law in 1982, Hardison has represented thousands of accident and injury clients throughout North Carolina and compiled a record of securing substantial awards in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits.

The 54-page book reflects the lessons he has learned from his experience as a North Carolina auto accident attorney, Hardison said. It is written in plain language, with legal concepts broken down into easy-to-understand terms.

“Our law firm wanted this book to serve as a practical guide,” he said. “Although it primarily covers North Carolina auto collisions, many of the same principles can be applied to other types of accidents and injuries, such as those involving slip-and-falls, defective products, work accidents or dog bites.”

In the book, Hardison warns accident victims to avoid:

1. Not taking immediate action after the accident.

2. Not documenting everything.

3. Not seeing your doctor.

4. Doing anything with an insurance company without first getting legal advice.

5. Not hiring a lawyer or hiring the wrong lawyer.

6. Not being honest with your lawyer.

7. Exaggerating your injuries.

A theme throughout the book is that accident victims need to deal carefully with insurance companies, whether it’s the victim’s own insurer or the company representing the at-fault party.

“The reality is that insurance companies will try to get you to minimize the nature and extent of your injury, get you to accept full or partial responsibility for the accident when it really wasn’t your fault or tell you how difficult it would be for you to win your case in court,” Hardison said. “This book can help you identify some of these tricks and show you how to stay clear of them.

“But I don’t think North Carolina car accident victims should rely on this book alone or try to go it alone,” he added. “It’s important to seek the advice and representation of an experienced attorney who will fight hard to make sure that you and your family receive the compensation you need and deserve.”

About Hardison & Cochran, Attorneys at Law

Hardison & Cochran, Attorneys at Law, is a highly respected North Carolina personal injury, workers’ compensation and Social Security disability law firm with offices in Raleigh, Durham, Fayetteville, Dunn, New Bern, Southern Pines and Wilmington. The firm’s practice areas include car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, boating accidents, dog bites, dangerous drugs, defective medical devices, nursing home abuse and negligence and traffic violations. For more information, call the firm toll-free at (800) 434-8399 or use the firm’s online contact form.

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Trupanion Announces Million Round of Financing Led by the Highland Consumer Fund

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) December 14, 2011

Trupanion, the North American leader in pet insurance, today announced a million financing led by the Highland Consumer Fund, with participation by existing investor Maveron LLC. The funding will be used to continue the company’s strong revenue growth by making additional investments in the industry’s only national sales force and Trupanion’s superior customer service and claims administration capability. To date, Trupanion has raised more than .1 million in capital.

Trupanion provides pet insurance to pet owners in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. The company’s simple product covers 90% of the actual costs of veterinary care if a pet becomes sick or injured, with no payout limits per year, per claim, or over the lifetime of the pet. Trupanion offers coverage for the hereditary issues associated with purebred cats and dogs and does not penalize pet owners as their pets age or the unlucky pets who have multiple claims.

“Trupanion has proven again and again their commitment to providing one simple, fair plan with the industry’s highest medical loss ratio,” said Ted Philip, Managing General Partner of the Highland Consumer Fund. “This results in the category’s happiest customers and fast, profitable growth. We’re excited to be part of the team.”

Trupanion was founded in Canada in 1999 by CEO Darryl Rawlings. In 2008 the company expanded into the United States marketplace and quickly became the first pet insurance company to be recognized by the American Animal Hospital Association. Rawlings was recently profiled in Fortune Magazine because of this success.

“Our partnership with the Highland Consumer Fund furthers our commitment to helping the millions of pet owners who struggle to balance their discretionary income with their desire to provide the best care for their four legged family members,” said Rawlings. “The Highland team has worked with such companies as lululemon and Pinkberry to help turn them into market leaders. We’re thrilled to have their expertise onboard to fuel the next stage of Trupanion’s growth.”

Joining the Highland Consumer Fund in the financing round is Maveron LLC, Trupanion’s first institutional investor, a consumer-focused venture capital firm founded by Howard Schultz of Starbucks and Dan Levitan. Maveron’s investments include Altius Education, eBay, Groupon, and Zulily.

The Huffington Post recently recognized Trupanion as a leader in work life balance, alongside such companies as Google, Netflix and Zappos. This distinction is enjoyed by 120 employees in Seattle and Vancouver and an additional 70 individuals across North America who support local veterinarians. Trupanion COO Howard Rubin and Senior Vice President Dr. Kerri Marshall lead the company’s focused commitment to partnering with the animal health industry.

“Trupanion has a working environment that reinforces our love of pets and our understanding of the needs of pet owners and veterinarians,” said Rubin, who was the founding CEO of the National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues. “Our new investment partner understands this as well and will propel us even further along our path to becoming the largest and best pet insurance provider in the industry.”

About Trupanion™

Trupanion™ pet insurance offers cat insurance and dog insurance in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Trupanion™ is self-underwritten by the American Pet Insurance Company, allowing Trupanion™ to offer a simple, customizable pet insurance policy with no payout limits and 90% coverage of veterinary bills. Enrolled pets receive lifetime coverage for diagnostic tests, surgeries, and medications if they get sick or are injured, with no incident, annual or lifetime limit. Trupanion’s mission is to deliver fast, simple and user-friendly financial support to pet owners. For more information about Trupanion™, call 800-569-7913 or visit Trupanion.com. You can also follow Trupanion on Twitter or Facebook.

About The Highland Consumer Fund

The Highland Consumer Fund specializes in consumer products, services and retail investment opportunities in growth-focused companies with proven business models operating in attractive markets. The Fund brings together an investment team with extensive experience founding, growing, operating and investing in successful consumer companies. It also offers companies a unique value proposition through the hands-on guidance and active involvement of its consumer domain experts. The Highland Consumer Fund has invested in and worked to create such firms as Castor & Pollux Natural Pet Works, City Sports, Guitar Center, J.McLaughlin, Life Gear, mix1, O Beverages, Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy, Pinkberry and Strivectin. For more information, visit Highland’s web site at http://www.hcp.com.

About Maveron

Maveron LLC is a venture capital firm that invests exclusively in consumer companies. Founded in 1998 by Dan Levitan and Howard Schultz, the firm has offices in Seattle and San Francisco, and is focused on backing the best entrepreneurs in three sectors: web-enabled consumer services, education and wellness. Founded in 1998 by Representative Maveron investments include Altius Education, eBay, Capella Education, Groupon, Livemocha, Shutterfly, Trupanion and zulily. For more information about Maveron, visit http://www.maveron.com.

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New Children’s Book by J.P. LaRue Captures Spring’s Vitality With Poetry

Dog Ear Publishing releases “Spring” by J.P. LaRue.

Brainerd, MN (PRWEB) December 13, 2011

Spring – a season that evokes new growth and renewal – comes to life through vivid imagery and poetry in this new release. In a refreshing break from traditional storytelling, the author creates a stunning book whose pages overflow with colorful images of plants and insects that come to life to tell a poetic story. Readers who know the author’s book Summer will find themselves in familiar territory with this latest release.

Spring details what happens as the world comes back to life after a season in the grip of winter. But not everything is rosy in this springtime world. Kids of all ages and adults who are really just kids at heart will delight in this whimsical book featuring J.P. LaRue’s poetry and Lacey Martinson’s striking, fanciful illustrations.

Author J.P. LaRue grew up in the lake country of northern Minnesota, and was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman before suffering a life-threatening asthma attack when he was just 17. Although he survived a near-fatal coma after the attack, his life changed dramatically. LaRue has worked to overcome blindness and physical disabilities to become an author, inventor and poet. He writes with Morse code using a switch he designed. LaRue now lives in southeast Ohio.

Spring

J.P. LaRue

Dog Ear Publishing

ISBN: 978-1-4575-0539-3                    36 pages                                                                 .95 US

Available at Ingram, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and fine bookstores everywhere.

About Dog Ear Publishing, LLC

Dog Ear Publishing offers completely customized self-publishing services for independent authors. We provide cost-effective, fast, and highly profitable services to publish and distribute independently published books. Our book publishing and distribution services reach worldwide. Dog Ear authors retain all rights and complete creative control throughout the entire self-publishing process. Self-publishing services are available globally at http://www.dogearpublishing.net

and from our offices in Indianapolis.

Dog Ear Publishing – self-publishing that actually makes sense.

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