Dog Man: An Uncommon Life on a Faraway Mountain by Sherrill, Martha After World War II and over the course of decades, Morie Sawataishi bred Japanese Akitas and brought them back from the brink of extinction. A remarkable story in deceptively simple prose. Morie is not always a likeable man, but his passion rings true, and, in the end, I deeply admired him.--Lisa Stefanacci, The Book Works (Del Mar, CA)

Taxes 2008 for Dummies by Tyson, Eric, Munro, Margaret A., Silverman, David J. Avoid tax headaches with the book that demystifies forms, minimizes errors, and answers your most important tax questions. Fully updated for 2008 this handy, helpful guide covers critical tax code changes and offers reliable advice on keeping more of what you earn.