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While gazehounds figured into the recreational hunts of officers and wealthy foreign sportsmen, they also proved a valuable check against predators

help of old-time hound dogs.

obedience trials

man's best friend

faithful companion to either rich or poor

domesticated

endeared themselves to many over the years

brave

protect

heroic

source of genuine delight to their owners

highly social behavior of wolves allowed them to accept a relationship with humans

help humans hunt for food

warning of predators or other intruders

herding, guarding, and simply providing companionship

Today, exceptional dogs that have been specially bred and socialized are paired with children who are blind or visually impaired. These dogs, called "K9 Buddies," are from Guide Dogs for the Blind, a national nonprofit with a mission to offer skilled mobility dogs and training free-of-charge to adults with visual impairments throughout the United States and Canada

K9 Buddy, helped her forget her former fear of dogs

he aspects of normal cellular functions that have been revealed as a result of investigations into cancer are discussed. The details of what cancer is and the role of growth factors, growth factor receptors, intracellular signaling molecules, transcription factors, and tumor suppressors in cancer are examined. Cancer therapy is examined in relation to metabolic inhibitors, the alkylating agents and antibiotics, mitotic inhibitors, and hormone-related therapy.

A cancer survivor who engaged in a medically supervised and proactive fitness plan starting from the day of diagnosis maintained a realistic level of physiologic function during and after cancer treatment. Reprinted by permission of the publisher.