"Ask the Animals, A Vet's-Eye View of Pets and the People They Love", by Bruce R. Coston; signed by the Author on the title page dated "2/28/10"; published by Thomas Dunne Books, St. Martin's Press, New York, 2009, First Edition, second printing with '2' present in the digit line on the copyright page.

Dust jacket with un-clipped price on the front flap, hard boards, metalic lettering on spine, 5.3/4" x 8.1/2"; author written "Celebrate the Gift!" on the half-title page and and his signature on the title page, 274 pages, fine condition.

Bruce R. Coston's first book is a warm, funny, and amazingly fulfilling celebration of the wonderful world of animals as seen through the eyes of a small-town veterinarian. Written with great warmth, this book imparts a deeper understanding of the pets who daily enrich our lives.

"This book has a good blend of both patients and their owners. The author mixes it up well, yet it comes together as you read on. He made me laugh quite a few times and also shed a few tears. I especially loved his demand of a female cat any color but black, fell in love with a tiny kitten that passed his inspection initially, then formed little mounds under his tail and darkened to a resounding black tuxedo. All round a good read for animal lovers, especially cat lovers." [private review]

US: Priority (c.2-4 days) ----------- $12.50
Canada: 1st Class (c.2-6 weeks) ----- $30.50
World: 1st Class (c.2-8 weeks) ------ $40.50