How on earth did James Herriot come to be sitting on a high Yorkshire moor, smelling vaguely of cows? James isn't sure, but he knows that he loves it. This second volume of memoirs contains tales of James' unpredictable boss Siegfried Farnon, his charming brother Tristan, animal mayhem, and his first encounter with a beautiful girl called Helen.

"When Barbie 'Malibu' notices that one of her puppies may be hurt, she and Barbie 'Brooklyn' hurry to see Doctor Clare at the veterinary clinic. As the doctor examines the puppy, the friends watch in fascination. Being a pet vet would be so cool! Doctor Clare helps the puppy--and the girls, too! She invites them to assist her at the clinic for one special day"--Provided by the publisher.

"When a pet is sick, people--even the rich and famous--are at their most authentic and vulnerable. They could have a Monet on the wall and an Oscar on the shelf, but if their cat gets a cold, all they want to talk about are snotty noses and sneezing fits. That's when they call premier in-home veterinarian Dr. Amy Attas. In Pets and the City, Dr. Amy shares all the shocking, heartbreaking, and life-affirming experiences she's faced throughout her thirty-year...