Описание: Explores how thinking about pets in eighteenth-century Britain reflected and influenced the great social and cultural debates of the day, including struggles over gender, race, class, and national identity.
Описание: Although pony-like in stature (measuring no more than thirty-eight inches at the shoulder), miniature horses nevertheless resemble small, well-proportioned horses with refined features. As pets or show horses, for driving, as well as therapy and guide animals, miniatures are ideal whether kept in limited space or on larger property. With stunning photographs by Bruce Curtis, The Book of Miniature Horses is as delightful an introduction to this fascinating breed as the horses themselves.
Автор: Lane C. D. Название: Living to Die/Dying to Live: 29 Years Surviving HIV ISBN: 1478779896 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781478779896 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2752.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Examines what literature reveals about human attitudes towards elephants and who shows compassion towards them. Elephants are in dire straits – again. They were virtually extirpated from much of Africa by European hunters in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, but their numbers resurged for a while in the heyday of late-colonial conservation efforts in the twentieth. Now, according to one estimate, an elephant is being killed every fifteen minutes. This is at the same time that the reasons for being especially compassionate and protective towards elephants are now so well-known that they have become almost a cliché: their high intelligence, rich emotional lives including a capacity for mourning, caring matriarchal societal structures, that strangely charismatic grace. Saving elephants is one of the iconic conservation struggles of our time. As a society we must aspire to understand how and why people develop compassion – or fail to do so – and what stories we tell ourselves about animals that reveal the relationship between ourselves and animals. This book is the first study to probe the primary features, and possible effects, of some major literary genres as they pertain to elephants south of the Zambezi over three centuries: indigenous forms, early European travelogues, hunting accounts, novels, game ranger memoirs, scientists’ accounts, and poems. It examines what these literatures imply about the various and diverse attitudes towards elephants, about who shows compassion towards them, in what ways and why. It is the story of a developing contestation between death and compassion, between those who kill and those who love and protect.Death and Compassion is the first study to probe various literary genres. It examines what these literatures imply about human attitudes towards elephants and who shows compassion towards them. It is the story of a developing contestation between death and compassion, between those who kill and those who love and protect.
Описание: We learn so much from our canine companions, and along the way they keep us company, provide unconditional love, and share in the ups and downs of our lives. What do we learn from our dogs? Everything. Our dogs make us better people. If we rescued them, they rescue us back. If we're sad, they comfort us. If we need to have more fun, they show us how. They are our protectors, our role models, and our best friends. You'll laugh a lot, tear up at times, and nod your head in recognition as you read these tales about the wonderful experience of sharing life with a dog. Life lessons from our dogs come in many forms, from the hilarious to the heroic. You'll enjoy a wide variety in these 101 entertaining stories.
Автор: Lund DD Sharon, And Friends Название: Our Sacred Loving Companions ISBN: 0982233191 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780982233191 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 3440.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание:
Our Sacred Loving Companions is a heartfelt collection of 64 sacred animal short stories, which include a few poems. Within the pages of this book you'll find inspiration, healing, and laughter. The stories and poems will touch your soul, put a smile on your face, warm your heart, and sometimes bring you to tears.
These contributions come from animal lovers, guardians of the animals/owners, therapy and service handlers, veterinarians, and advocates for animals; and in a few, the animals share their own experiences. Most of the animals in the stories were rescued.
FUND-RAISER PROJECT - All Proceeds from the sale of Our Sacred Loving Companions will go to two 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations: Sacred Living Sacred Dying Inc, www.SacredLivingSacredDying.org; Doorway Into Light www.DoorwayIntoLight.org, and various animal organizations.
ENDORSEMENTS:
"With each story, you will learn a new lesson about the important role animals play in enriching our lives." Dennis Brown, DVM, Animal Care Hospital & Wellness Center, Kula, HI; Past President of the Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association
"Our Sacred Loving Companions offers proof to every human being that animals are not only our sacred companions and extended family members, they are our teachers; and they teach best by example." Dr. Dennis Merritt Jones, award winning author of The Art of Uncertainty
"Each story provides a glimpse into the depth and beauty of the human-animal bond and celebrates how companion animals fill our lives with unconditional love." Allie Phillips, Esq., Attorney, award winning author of Defending the Defenseless
"Our loving companions become our teachers and healers. Read and learn; and, when in doubt, ask yourself, WWLD? Or What Would Lassie Do?" Bernie Siegel, MD, award winning author of Love, Animals and Miracles
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