Animals Always
Title | Animals Always PDF eBook |
Author | Mary Delach Leonard |
Publisher | University of Missouri Press |
Total Pages | 210 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0826218555 |
"Gives readers a glimpse into the unseen work and overlooked history of the renowned Saint Louis Zoo. The Zoo's rich history and its emergence as a modern-day research and conservation center are covered in stories and fact-filled sidebars illustrated with vintage black-and-white images from the archives and modern color photos"--Provided by publisher.
My Dog Always Eats First
Title | My Dog Always Eats First PDF eBook |
Author | Leslie Irvine |
Publisher | Lynne Rienner Pub |
Total Pages | 197 |
Release | 2013 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 9781588268884 |
A weary-looking man stands at an intersection, backpack at his feet. Curled up nearby is a mixed-breed dog, unfazed by the passing traffic. The man holds a sign that reads, ¿Two old dogs need help. God bless.¿ What¿s happening here? Leslie Irvine breaks new ground in the study of homelessness by investigating the frequently noticed, yet underexplored, role that animals play in the lives of homeless people. Irvine conducted interviews on streetcorners, in shelters, even at highway underpasses, to provide insights into the benefits and liabilities that animals have for the homeless. She also weighs the perspectives of social service workers, veterinarians, and local communities. Her work provides a new way of looking at both the meaning of animal companionship and the concept of home itself.
The Truth About Animals
Title | The Truth About Animals PDF eBook |
Author | Lucy Cooke |
Publisher | Basic Books |
Total Pages | 352 |
Release | 2018-04-17 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 0465094651 |
Mary Roach meets Bill Bryson in this "surefire summer winner" (Janet Maslin, New York Times), an uproarious tour of the basest instincts and biggest mysteries of the animal world Humans have gone to the Moon and discovered the Higgs boson, but when it comes to understanding animals, we've still got a long way to go. Whether we're seeing a viral video of romping baby pandas or a picture of penguins "holding hands," it's hard for us not to project our own values--innocence, fidelity, temperance, hard work--onto animals. So you've probably never considered if moose get drunk, penguins cheat on their mates, or worker ants lay about. They do--and that's just for starters. In The Truth About Animals, Lucy Cooke takes us on a worldwide journey to meet everyone from a Colombian hippo castrator to a Chinese panda porn peddler, all to lay bare the secret--and often hilarious--habits of the animal kingdom. Charming and at times downright weird, this modern bestiary is perfect for anyone who has ever suspected that virtue might be unnatural.
The Other End of the Leash
Title | The Other End of the Leash PDF eBook |
Author | Patricia McConnell, Ph.D. |
Publisher | Ballantine Books |
Total Pages | 289 |
Release | 2009-02-19 |
Genre | Pets |
ISBN | 0307489183 |
Learn to communicate with your dog—using their language “Good reading for dog lovers and an immensely useful manual for dog owners.”—The Washington Post An Applied Animal Behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years’ experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell reveals a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogs—sharing insights on how “man’s best friend” might interpret our behavior, as well as essential advice on how to interact with our four-legged friends in ways that bring out the best in them. After all, humans and dogs are two entirely different species, each shaped by its individual evolutionary heritage. Quite simply, humans are primates and dogs are canids (as are wolves, coyotes, and foxes). Since we each speak a different native tongue, a lot gets lost in the translation. This marvelous guide demonstrates how even the slightest changes in our voices and in the ways we stand can help dogs understand what we want. Inside you will discover: • How you can get your dog to come when called by acting less like a primate and more like a dog • Why the advice to “get dominance” over your dog can cause problems • Why “rough and tumble primate play” can lead to trouble—and how to play with your dog in ways that are fun and keep him out of mischief • How dogs and humans share personality types—and why most dogs want to live with benevolent leaders rather than “alpha wanna-bes!” Fascinating, insightful, and compelling, The Other End of the Leash is a book that strives to help you connect with your dog in a completely new way—so as to enrich that most rewarding of relationships.
Thinking Italian Animals
Title | Thinking Italian Animals PDF eBook |
Author | D. Amberson |
Publisher | Springer |
Total Pages | 270 |
Release | 2014-09-18 |
Genre | Literary Criticism |
ISBN | 1137454776 |
This bracing volume collects work on Italian writers and filmmakers that engage with nonhuman animal subjectivity. These contributions address 3 major strands of philosophical thought: perceived borders between man and animals, historical and fictional crises, and human entanglement with the nonhuman and material world.
Animals Make Us Human
Title | Animals Make Us Human PDF eBook |
Author | Temple Grandin |
Publisher | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
Total Pages | 355 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 0151014892 |
The author of "Animals in Translation" employs her own experience with autism and her background as an animal scientist to show how to give animals the best and happiest life.
Beyond Words
Title | Beyond Words PDF eBook |
Author | Carl Safina |
Publisher | Macmillan |
Total Pages | 480 |
Release | 2015-07-14 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 0805098887 |
Hailed conservationist Carl Safina examines animal personhood as told through the inspired narrative portraits of elephants, wolves, and dolphins