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Book SynopsisIs hunting a bygone activity, out of touch with modern life; Does hunting promote violence, not just to animals, but to humans as well? These questions form the foundations for discussion in Killing Tradition: Inside Hunting and Animal Rights Controversies.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"David Naguib Pellow is a first-rate scholar, and this rich, carefully-researched book demonstrates that fact. His refusal to march lock-step with any given theoretical perspective but, rather, to employ a variety of them to illuminate his data (data from diverse sources) makes this effort all the more impressive. In numerous places I found myself admiring his insights into a movement I have studied for decades." —Rik Scarce, Skidmore College"A must read for scholars interested in repression, radical movements, and ethics."—Mobilization"An important work for social movement scholars, for those theorizing environmental-social connections, and for those interested in genuine democracy and the movement toward total liberation from socioecological injustices. It is a critical but hopeful work from a scholar dedicated to making such liberation more thinkable."—American Journal of Sociology"One of the most authentic accounts of the sunless side of what is widely known as ecoterrorism."—CHOICE"Total Liberation sets a standard by which future research can be judged."—AntipodeTable of ContentsContentsAbbreviationsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: All Oppression Is Linked1. Never Apologies for Your Rage: Radical Origins and Organizing2. Justice for the Earth and All Its Animals3. Anarchism and Anticapitalism: Liberation from Government and Market4. Direct Action: Confrontation, Sabotage, and Property Destruction5. The Green Scare: State Repression of Liberation Movements6. Resisting the Green ScareConclusion: Piecing It TogetherNotesBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"[Fuzz is] powerfully propelled by the force of Roach’s unflinching fascination with the weird, the gross and the downright improbable... There’s a wacky genius to [her] interjections...[Her] curious and generous engagement with her subjects makes for world-expanding reading." -- Amelia Urry - Washington Post"An idiosyncratic tour with Roach as the wisecracking, ever-probing guide... My favorite moments, ultimately, weren’t the funny ones, but those that reveal a bit of scientific poetry." -- Vicki Constantine Croke - New York Times Book Review"Each chapter is packed with the results of [Roach’s] detailed investigations. Roach uses footnotes to add both depth and lightness to the topic at hand by capturing misfit studies, asides, and hilarious tangents... Refreshing." -- Katherine E. Himes - Science"With her characteristic dry wit, [Roach] brings an intense fascination to the seldom discussed details and the at times absurd miscellany in the unexplored corners of unappreciated research... It is impossible not to smirk, chortle and sometimes outright belly laugh as you read her many wry asides and funny but fascinating footnotes... But the real trick Roach pulls off is to keep you laughing while at the same time making sure the earnest points come across." -- Tiffany O'Callaghan - New Scientist"Full of kernels of fascinating information... Her approach is informative and unpretentious, and she’s always armed with a dry sense of humor. Roach will change the way you think about the great outdoors. What more could you ask for?" -- Emerson Malone - Buzzfeed"The book brims with Roach’s irreverent humor, which particularly shines when she experiences human-animal conflict firsthand... A blend of modern science and history, with Roach’s flair for spotting hidden absurdities... As another entry in Roach’s canon of books, Fuzz stands tall (and hairy), educating as much as it entertains." -- Bethany Brookshire - Science News"Reading a Mary Roach book is like spending a luxurious and joyful evening with the perfect dinner guest. Delightful facts become indelibly etched in your brain, and only later do you realize that hours have passed and your face slightly hurts from smiling too hard. In Fuzz, Roach’s peerless storytelling skills are paired with a sense of moral urgency, as she recounts stories of humans and other animals, uneasily and clumsily learning to co-exist in a world that they must now share." -- Ed Yong, bestselling author of I Contain Multitudes"Hilarious! With Fuzz, Mary Roach again takes us into an unfamiliar scientific realm, in this case the science of managing the conflicts between humans and the natural world—lethal leopards, rampaging elephants, jet-downing birds, even killer trees. It’s an ever-widening conflict zone, but one that Ms. Roach gleefully mines for a multitude of bizarre facts that’ll make you snort coffee through your nose." -- Erik Larson, bestselling author of The Splendid and the Vile"This book is such a rich stew of anecdotes and lore that it’s best savored slowly, bit by bit... No matter the situation, Roach approaches it with contagious enthusiasm." -- Alice Cary - BookPage (starred review)

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Book SynopsisTrade Review‘Through Gods in Shackles, Sangita Iyer exemplifies the power we have to make change happen when we fully commit to acting on our passions with courage, commitment, and willingness to adapt in the face of adversity and challenge. Through natural storytelling and compelling writing, Sangita weaves a personal journey of courage and transformation. She invites the reader into her story and the stories of captive elephants, sharing her emotional connections, struggles, and triumphs along the way, revealing the deep disconnects we have in how we live our lives, and how we treat other sentient beings. Through this engaging story, Sangita Iyer helps us recognize how interdependence, community, diversity, and being open to adaptation and emergence create a transformative change for a sustainable future.’ — Dr Liza Ireland, Executive director of Changing Climates Consulting, British Columbia, Canada‘Sangita Iyer’s personal journey is a wonderful model for how we should, and must, “rewild” ourselves and learn to coexist peacefully with the fascinating, non-human animals with whom we share our magnificent planet. My hope is that self-centred humans will come to realize that the better we treat other animals, the better we will treat ourselves. It’s a win-win for all. Some call the Anthropocene “the age of humanity”. In reality, it is “the rage of inhumanity”. And if we don’t change our anthropocentric destructive ways, we will eventually live in an impoverished and very lonely world. Future generations will inherit the messes we leave them, and this surely isn’t fair to them and to their children. Gods in Shackles is a courageous, riveting, and inspirational book that deserves a global audience, and I will do all I can to spread the word far and wide.’ — Marc Bekoff, PhD, American ecologist, biologist, ethologist, and writer‘When a person stands up for injustice, the plight is infectious. Sangita’s passion is infectious. The good people of this world came her way and helped because they believed in what she was doing. Sangita made Gods in Shackles and the VFAES happen, and bravo to her. I would thoroughly recommend this inspiring and uplifting book. The subject matter is brutal, but it gives me hope that humans can still make the world a better place if we change our ways and take a stand. Education and solidarity are the way forward. Excellent read and a fantastic journey!’ — Carla Kovach, Author of the bestselling Detective Gina Harte series‘Thought-provoking and very upsetting at times, particularly because that these tortures are under the semblance of religion. This wonderful book is deep and full of facts and emotions. I particularly resonated with the frequent parallels to the elephants’ plight and Sangita’s personal life experiences, both physical and mental. It seems incongruous and wrong that nature should bow to mankind, especially this most glorious and intelligent species—the majestic yet gentle elephant. Sangita is a determined, cause-driven, and passionate advocate whom I admire enormously. After a horrendous accident during which she was incapacitated for months, she becomes more and more determined and likens her suffering to those of the horribly abused elephants, particularly those in the temples. The book charts the making of her amazing film Gods in Shackles—an eye-opening, heartbreaking account of the barbaric cruelty inflicted on these naturally gentle giants to “break their spirit” and make them controllable to humans. I challenge anyone who has had the privilege to see these glorious animals in their natural habitat, in their female-orientated herds, to not be moved and become determined to support Sangita and her mission.’ — Rula Lenska, British actress and model‘Sangita Iyer possesses an abundance of courage, vigour, tenacity, and charm. It is the combination of these qualities which endures in the dynamic achievements of this outstanding author who is a dedicated campaigner for elephant protection. Sangita has demonstrated, time and again, that nothing stands in her way, dispelling untruths and sweeping away injustices so that egotistical and political barriers can crumble leading to change. This phenomenal, trailblazing book reminds us that humans need to self-heal in order to fully play our role in forming a synergistic coexistence with nature and animals. What we do to other species reverberates back to us. There is an urgency, therefore, to end the weeping of elephants and evolving of humans so that we all hold out hands with respect and tender love. Then elephants, and all animals, will be free from shackles and chains. In this outstanding book, Sangita Iyer is the worthy voice of elephants, the translator of their wisdom, of the mapping of their consciousness itself, and how it relates to us mere humans.’ — Margrit Coates, World-renowned author, healer, and interspecies communicator‘A painful and extensive injury becomes the occasion for Iyer’s understanding of the horrific plight of the temple elephants. Her soul’s understanding that the elephants are holy beings requires her to work on their behalf to free them from the literal ongoing torture of their ceremonial lives in captivity in the name of religion. The book weaves Iyer’s story, the elephants’ story, and India’s extreme contradictions as modern life and its desperations devastate the ancient traditions.’ — Deena Metzger, Author of A Rain of Night Birds and co-editor of Intimate Nature: The Bond Between Women and Animals‘From an early age, Sangita felt a deep affinity with Asian elephants. Many years later, having long since moved to Canada, she became aware that the temple elephants used in religious ceremonies in her native India are horribly abused, even tortured. It became her mission to shine a light on this abuse. Here, she tells a heartfelt tale of creating and sharing the award-winning documentary film, Gods in Shackles, and draws parallels between her own inner search for spiritual freedom and her work to free her soul animals from the horrendous conditions of their captive lives. Along the way, Sangi shares with us glimpses of her beloved Indian culture and the wonder of the non-human world she finds even in the midst of cities. If you love our non-human brothers and sisters and find the Law of Attraction compelling, then this book is for you.’ — Dr Robert Kull, Author of Solitude: Seeking Wisdom in Extremes—A Year Alone in the Patagonia Wilderness

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Book SynopsisRecreational hunting has long been a controversial issue. Is it a threat to biodiversity or can it be a tool for conservation, giving value to species and habitats that might otherwise be lost? Are the moral objections to hunting for pleasure well founded? Does recreational hunting support rural livelihoods in developing countries, or are these benefits exaggerated by proponents? For the first time, this book addresses many of the issues that are fundamental to an understanding of the real role of recreational hunting in conservation and rural development. It examines the key issues, asks the difficult questions, and seeks to present the answers to guide policy. Where the answers are not available, it highlights gaps in our knowledge and lays out the research agenda for the next decade.Table of ContentsNotes on contributors. Acknowledgements. Preface. Part 1 Conservation and Hunting. 1. Conservation and hunting: friends or foes? N. Leader-Williams. 2. An overview of recreational hunting in North America, Europe and Australia Robin Sharp and Kai Wollscheid. 3. Recreational fisheries: socio-economic importance, conservation issues and management challenges Robert Arlinghaus and Steven J. Cooke. 4. The ethics of recreational hunting Barney Dickson. Part 2 Science. 5. The science of sustainable hunting E.J.Milner-Gulland, Nils Bunnefeld and Gil Proaktor. 6. Guns, sheep and genes: when and why trophy hunting may be a selective pressure Marco Festa-Bianchet and Ray Lee. 7. Science and the recreational hunting of lions Andrew Loveridge, Craig Packer and Adam Dutton. Part 3 Livelihoods. 8. Sportsman’s shot, poacher’s pot: hunting, local people and the history of conservation William M. Adams. 9. Exploitation prevents extinction: Case study of endangered Himalayan sheep and goats Michael R. Frisina & Sardar Naseer A. Tareen. 10. Community benefits from safari hunting and related activities in southern Africa Brian T.B. Jones. Part 4 Policy and Practice. 11. Conservation values from falconry Robert E. Kenward. 12. Gamebird science, agricultural policy and biodiversity conservation in lowland UK Nicholas J. Aebischer. 13. The re-introduction of recreational hunting in Uganda Richard H. Lamprey and Arthur Mugisha. 14. Does recreational hunting conflict with photo-tourism? Richard Davies, Kas Hamman and Hector Magome. Part 5 Governance. 15. When does hunting contribute to conservation & rural development? Bill Wall and Brian Child. 16. Recreational hunting and sustainable wildlife use in North America Shane Patrick Mahoney. 17. The development of a recreational hunting industry and its relationship with conservation in southern Africa Vernon R. Booth and David H.M. Cumming. 18. The influence of corruption on the conduct of recreational hunting N. Leader-Williams, R.D. Baldus and R.J. Smith. Part 6 Regulation and Certification. 19. Regulation and recreational hunting Alison M. Rosser. 20. The application of certification to hunting: a case for simplicity Brian Child and Bill Wall. Conclusion. 21. Conservation, Livelihoods and Recreational Hunting: Issues and Strategies William M Adams, Barney Dickson, Holly Dublin and Jon Hutton. Index

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Book SynopsisBy exploring the ethical differences between humans and animals, Animalkind establishes a middle ground between egalitarianism and outright dismissal of animal rights. A thought-provoking foray into our complex and contradictory relationship with animals Advocates that we owe each animal due respect Offers readers a sensible alternative to extremism by speaking of respect and compassion for animals, not rights Balances philosophical analysis with intriguing facts and engaging tales Trade Review“Animalkind targets generally educated audiences with an interest in the field ... and though [it] reads more like a trade offering than textbook, [it] would be suitable for a continuing education class or cafe-style seminar/salon.” (Society & Animals, 1 May 2015) "You may not agree with her conclusions, but Animalkind contains thoughtprovoking, careful, articulate philosophy . . . This book would be useful for courses in applied ethics or simply for anyone interested in addressing challenging arguments regarding animal welfare and advocacy." (Philosophy in Review, 1 August 2011) "The book is excellent reading for those with no prior exposure to the relevant philosophical literature and could be used for a portion of an introductory level course in contemporary moral issues." (Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews, October 2010)"Jean Kazez's 2010 book Animalkind: What We Owe To Animals manages to breath a bit of fresh air into many of the debates over our ethical duties and commitments toward other animals." (Between the Species, August 2010) "Kazez has a superb, easy style, and is in full command of the material, at least in terms of the facts....... The book has a strong and welcome personal flavour, enhanced by many interesting anecdotes and asides." (The Philosopher, September 2010) "Animalkind is a wonderful text for those who want to make an intelligent historical argument for the ethical treatment of animals but don't necessarily know how to go about it." (VegNews, October 2010) "Kazez has many highly plausible things to say. The fascinating spectrum of animal capacities is brought to the fore, and the reader is quickly convinced that even if they are instinctual, animals are also highly cognitive creatures, capable of thinking, feeling and awareness. The arguments she presents are intelligent and convincing. Kazez writes in an enjoyable and accessible fashion, and wit and humour are used generously. Combined with many fruitful arguments, this makes the book a good read for anybody curious about whether it is, indeed, morally justifiable to eat one animal and love another." (Times Higher Education, April 2010) "Recent philosophers say that animals are like us ... and we must therefore treat them with the respect owed to human beings. Jean Kazez explores a middle path between these views in her book, Animalkind. Animals aren’t just things ... we have to treat them with all due respect ... .It's complicated, and you have to think things through carefully, case by case. Kazez takes the world’s ragged edges seriously. The result is a readable, compelling, and thought-provoking account of our difficult relationship to animals. Kazez sees many shades of grey, all the while guided by a certain notion of respect. Kazez knows that we struggle to be good,and it’s not an all-or-nothing affair. It’s the effort of a philosopher doing honest work in the world." (The Philosopher's Magazine, March 2010) "What's the right way to look at animals? Kazez ... examines this moral dichotomy in the new entry in Blackwell's Public Philosophyseries. In examining the human-animal divide in indigenous myth and in philosophers' thoughts ... .Kazez brings the reader to a central question: are humans and animals on two different moral planes? In well-written prose, the author navigates the minefields of different philosophers' takes on the value of animals and of whether or not people and animals are of equal value. What difference does it make to save one individual animal or for one person to decided to follow a vegetarian lifestyle? With a well-annotated bibliography, this is an excellent place to begin a trek through the thorny issue of animal rights." (Booklist, February 2010) "In this cogently argued book, Kazez explores how we should treat other animals. The central theme is respect. Kazez takes a fresh, often funny, look at difficult issues." (BBC Wildlife Magazine, February 2010) "Presents a thought-provoking foray into our complex and contradictory relationship with animals." (TSO, January 2010)Table of ContentsIntroduction: Wondering in Alaska. Part I: Before. 1. The Myth of Consent 2. The Order of Things. Part II: The Nature of the Beast. 3. Animal Consciousness. 4. Dumb Brutes? Part III: All Due Respect. 5. The Lives of Animals. 6. Caveman Ethics. Part IV: Moral Disorders. 7. Going, Going, Wrong. 8. Science and Survival. Part V: Next. 9. Vanishing Animals. 10. The Endless Story. Annotated Sources. Acknowledgments. Index.

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Book SynopsisBy exploring the ethical differences between humans and animals, Animalkind establishes a middle ground between egalitarianism and outright dismissal of animal rights. A thought-provoking foray into our complex and contradictory relationship with animals Advocates that we owe each animal due respect Offers readers a sensible alternative to extremism by speaking of respect and compassion for animals, not rights Balances philosophical analysis with intriguing facts and engaging tales Trade Review“There is another pair of books that provide introductory overviews of animal ethics: Animalkind and Animals Like Usboth target generally educated audiences with an interest in the field—the former appears in a “public philosophy” series and the latter in a series on “practical ethics”; and though they read more like trade offerings than textbooks, either would be suitable for a continuing education class or cafe-style seminar/salon.” (Society & Animals, 1 May 2015) "You may not agree with her conclusions, but Animalkind contains thoughtprovoking, careful, articulate philosophy . . . This book would be useful for courses in applied ethics or simply for anyone interested in addressing challenging arguments regarding animal welfare and advocacy." (Philosophy in Review, 1 August 2011) "The book is excellent reading for those with no prior exposure to the relevant philosophical literature and could be used for a portion of an introductory level course in contemporary moral issues." (Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews, October 2010)"Jean Kazez's 2010 book Animalkind: What We Owe To Animals manages to breath a bit of fresh air into many of the debates over our ethical duties and commitments toward other animals." (Between the Species, August 2010) "Kazez has a superb, easy style, and is in full command of the material, at least in terms of the facts....... The book has a strong and welcome personal flavour, enhanced by many interesting anecdotes and asides." (The Philosopher, September 2010) "Animalkind is a wonderful text for those who want to make an intelligent historical argument for the ethical treatment of animals but don't necessarily know how to go about it." (VegNews, October 2010) "Kazez has many highly plausible things to say. The fascinating spectrum of animal capacities is brought to the fore, and the reader is quickly convinced that even if they are instinctual, animals are also highly cognitive creatures, capable of thinking, feeling and awareness. The arguments she presents are intelligent and convincing. Kazez writes in an enjoyable and accessible fashion, and wit and humour are used generously. Combined with many fruitful arguments, this makes the book a good read for anybody curious about whether it is, indeed, morally justifiable to eat one animal and love another." (Times Higher Education, April 2010) "Recent philosophers say that animals are like us ... and we must therefore treat them with the respect owed to human beings. Jean Kazez explores a middle path between these views in her book, Animalkind. Animals aren’t just things ... we have to treat them with all due respect ... .It's complicated, and you have to think things through carefully, case by case. Kazez takes the world’s ragged edges seriously. The result is a readable, compelling, and thought-provoking account of our difficult relationship to animals. Kazez sees many shades of grey, all the while guided by a certain notion of respect. Kazez knows that we struggle to be good,and it’s not an all-or-nothing affair. It’s the effort of a philosopher doing honest work in the world." (The Philosopher's Magazine, March 2010) "What's the right way to look at animals? Kazez ... examines this moral dichotomy in the new entry in Blackwell's Public Philosophy series. In examining the human-animal divide in indigenous myth and in philosophers' thoughts ... .Kazez brings the reader to a central question: are humans and animals on two different moral planes? In well-written prose, the author navigates the minefields of different philosophers' takes on the value of animals and of whether or not people and animals are of equal value. What difference does it make to save one individual animal or for one person to decided to follow a vegetarian lifestyle? With a well-annotated bibliography, this is an excellent place to begin a trek through the thorny issue of animal rights." (Booklist, February 2010) "In this cogently argued book, Kazez explores how we should treat other animals. The central theme is respect. Kazez takes a fresh, often funny, look at difficult issues." (BBC Wildlife Magazine, February 2010) "Presents a thought-provoking foray into our complex and contradictory relationship with animals." (TSO, January 2010)Table of ContentsIntroduction: Wondering in Alaska. Part I: Before. 1. The Myth of Consent 2. The Order of Things. Part II: The Nature of the Beast. 3. Animal Consciousness. 4. Dumb Brutes? Part III: All Due Respect. 5. The Lives of Animals. 6. Caveman Ethics. Part IV: Moral Disorders. 7. Going, Going, Wrong. 8. Science and Survival. Part V: Next. 9. Vanishing Animals. 10. The Endless Story. Annotated Sources. Acknowledgments. Index.

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Book SynopsisS. Department of AgricultureTrade ReviewThe authors did an outstanding job in collecting, analyzing, and organizing current best management practices for aviation wildlife management. I recommend Wildlife in Airport Environments to wildlife professionals and airport managers as the basis for science-based wildlife control programs. -- Nick Atwell Animal Behaviour I believe that the book should be read by airport managers, wildlife damage specialists, and wildlife professionals and students in general. -- Russ Reidinger Journal of Wildlife Management If a book like this had been available some years ago when I started my research on wildlife strikes as a human-wildlife conflict issue, it would have saved me a lot of time -- Cecilia Soldatini Journal of Field OrnithologyTable of ContentsWildlife in Airport Environments Chapter 1. The History of Wildlife Strikes and Management at AirportsPart I: Wildlife Management TechniquesChapter 2. Behavior and Physiology in the Development and Application of Visual Deterrents at AirportsChapter 3. Effectiveness of Chemical Repellents in Managing Birds at AirportsChapter 4. Tactile and Auditory Repellents to Reduce Wildlife Hazards to AircraftChapter 5. Excluding Mammals from AirportsChapter 6. Wildlife Translocation as a Management Alternative at AirportsChapter 7. Population Management to Reduce the Risk of Wildlife–Aircraft CollisionsPart II: Managing ResourcesChapter 8. Identifi cation and Management of Wildlife Food Resources at AirportsChapter 9. Managing Airport Stormwater to Reduce Attraction to WildlifeChapter 10. Managing Turfgrass to Reduce Wildlife Hazards at AirportsChapter 11. Wildlife Conservation and Alternative Land Uses at AirportsPart III: Wildlife Monitoring Chapter 12. Understanding Animal Movements at and Near AirportsChapter 13. Radar Technology to Monitor Hazardous Birds at AirportsChapter 14. Avian Survey Methods for Use at AirportsChapter 15. Conclusions and Future DirectionsAppendix. Regulations for Wildlife Management at AirportsIndex

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Book SynopsisFor those who loved Devoted and Unlikely Heroes, this treasury features heartwarming photographs and touching stories of dedicated working dogs who have gone above and beyond the call of duty and proven themselves as true heroes.

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Book SynopsisFrom the world-famous couple who lived alongside a three-generation wolf pack, this book of inspiration, drawn from the wild, will fascinate animal and nature lovers alike.  For six years Jim and Jamie Dutcher lived intimately with a pack of wolves, gaining their trust as no one has before. In this book the Dutchers reflect on the virtues they observed in wolf society and behavior. Each chapter exemplifies a principle, such as kindness, teamwork, playfulness, respect, curiosity, and compassion. Their heartfelt stories combine into a thought-provoking meditation on the values shared between the human and the animal world. Occasional photographs bring the wolves and their behaviors into absorbing focus. 

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Book SynopsisMatt Ball and Bruce Friedrich take the plight of the world''s animals seriously and have dedicated their lives to ending their suffering. THE ANIMAL ACTIVIST''S HANDBOOK argues that meaning in life is to be found, quite simply, in turning away from the futile pursuit of "more" and focusing instead on leaving the planet a better place than you found it. The critical component of creating a better world for all is thoughtful, deliberate and dedicated activism that takes suffering seriously. The authors build a ground-up case for reasoned, impassioned and joyous activism that makes the most difference possible and suggest a variety of ways to live a meaningful life through effective and efficient advocacy.

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Book SynopsisFor thirty years, Karen Davis has been advocating for, writing about and studying the world of chickens and other domesticated fowl. As the founder and director of United Poultry Concerns, Davis has done more than perhaps anyone to reveal the complex and socially rich lives of birds. Her writing - intellectually rigorous, passionate, erudite and witty - brings fully to the fore the great injustices we have perpetrated on these intelligent and loving creatures. FOR THE BIRDS showcases Davis''s three decades of popular and academic work. She tells the story of how she became an advocate and the many individual birds she has known and whose lives and deaths have deepened her commitment to seeking their freedom from suffering. Stirring, provocative and brilliantly written, FOR THE BIRDS illuminates one woman''s enduring quest to change our perceptions of those animals we routinely confine, abuse and kill by the billions.

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Book SynopsisDid you know that a quarter of all the meat consumed in the United States is eaten by pets? That''s the equivalent to the amount devoured by 26 million Americans and it makes U.S. cats and dogs equal to the fifth largest country in terms of animal protein consumption. Yet the impact pet food has on the environment and climate change, how healthy or necessary it is for our animal companions or how it has an impact on the welfare of the farmed animals who become that food are barely known or ignored - even by animal lovers! THE CLEAN PET FOOD REVOLUTION lifts the lid on the current pet food industry: its claims of what constitutes a "natural" diet for pets, its shocking record on animal welfare and its devastating effect on the environment and climate change. The book explodes myths about "grain-free" diets, protein intake and what our pets "want." Finally, it gives details of the many exciting scientific developments in alternative proteins - whether from plants, fungi, insects or cell-based meat products - that promise, not only to change completely what we feed our cats and dogs, but, also, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, end farmed-animal slaughter and make our pets healthier. Written by specialists in veterinary science, biotech and animal welfare, THE CLEAN PET FOOD REVOLUTION is a thoroughly researched and compellingly written excoriation of an unsustainable present and a fascinating glimpse of future possibilities.

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Book SynopsisIn the summer of 2019, artist and poet Linnea Ryshke worked as a labourer at an organic meat farm. She transformed what she saw, as well as the specific and acute interactions she had with the animals, into a series of poems, photographs, and artwork. Linnea''s intimate, honest, and poignant experience reflects what it means to confront the lives and deaths of individual creatures under your care. As she writes: "Connection, the kind that nourishes the marrow, does not know the bounds of species. I do not risk hyperbole to say that all humans know this truth. My dog led me to the field of simple joys, and when she died, I was not prepared for the torrent of grief. The hen who harboured distrust of humans slowly warmed to me through my daily ritual of sitting with her in the barn. The turkey who, in the instant I entered her pen, ran up and inspected me. I relish the moments, from the prolonged to the acute, when I come body to body, being to being, with an animal Other." Kindling''s artwork, poetry, and profound evocations of experiences with animals will leave a lasting impression on the reader.

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Book SynopsisANTIRACISM IN ANIMAL ADVOCACY is a collection of writings by farmed animal protection advocates who are committed to exploring and prioritizing racial diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as they work to create a more just animal protection movement. The essayists were all attendees of the 2020 inaugural Encompass DEI Institute. Essays include: "From Speaking Up for Animals to Becoming an Antiracist," by Rachel Huff-Wagenborg "Using Research and Data to Create an Inclusive Animal Rights Movement," by Brooke Haggerty"How My Cultural Identity Informs My Animal Advocacy," by Unny Nambudiripad "Animal Advocates: It''s Time We Move from Performance to True Antiracism," by Aryenish Birdie"Oppression without Hierarchy: Racial Justice and Animal Advocacy," by Michelle Rojas-Soto"How Racism in Animal Advocacy and Effective Altruism Hinders Our Mission," by Michelle Graham

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Book SynopsisWhy should one go vegan? Is veganism the positive change the world needs? VEGAN VOICES is a comprehensive collection of compelling testimonials about how our food choices are deeply connected to the pressing challenges and issues of our time. Areas covered include personal and global health; the devastation of animal agriculture to the environment; society''s collective loss of compassion and connection to our kindred animals; and the desire for a world of greater peace, harmony, and inclusivity. The book points to the need for a cultural and spiritual transformation in which we embrace the commonalities between all living beings as a source of positive change and healing. Author and editor Joanne Kong has brought together the most inspiring and influential changemakers from around the world at the forefront of the vegan movement. They represent the great diversity of roles through which veganism has moved into the mainstream: activists, authors, speakers, athletes, entrepreneurs, community and event organizers, advocates for social and food justice, artists, filmmakers, medical and health professionals, environmental advocates, sanctuary owners, and more. The essays are organized into six sections: "Our Kindred Animals," "Around the Globe," "Activism," "Body and Spirit," "The Arts," and "A New Future." VEGAN VOICES fills the needs of a wide range of readers, from those new to exploring the plant-based lifestyle to long-time vegans and advocates. Many essays are deeply personal reflections that attest to how veganism has the power to touch our lives on many levels. The book can be a source of continuing inspiration and motivation for those desiring to create a world of greater compassion and equality.

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Book SynopsisVeganism as an ethics and a practice has a recorded history dating back to antiquity. Yet, it is only recently that researchers have begun the process of formalizing the study of veganism. Whereas occasional publications have recently emerged from sociology, history, philosophy, cultural studies, or critical animal studies, a comprehensive geographical analysis is missing. Until now. In fourteen chapters from a diverse group of scholars and living practitioners, VEGAN GEOGRAPHIES looks across space and scale, exploring the appropriateness of vegan ethics among diverse social and cultural groups, and within the midst of broader neoliberal economic and political frameworks that seek to commodify and marketize the movement.VEGAN GEOGRAPHIES fundamentally challenges outdated but still dominant human-nature dualisms that underpin widespread suffering and ecological degradation, providing practical and accessible pathways for people interested in challenging contemporary systems and working collectively toward less destructive worlds.

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Book SynopsisSystems of oppression function by exploiting the most vulnerable amongst us. Where these oppressive systems overlap, the victims are pitted against one another. Slaughterhouses provide a particularly brutal example, wherein speciesism, capitalism, and carcerality intersect at the expense of their collective victims.In a dozen compelling essays from around the world, VEGAN ENTANGLEMENTS examines the ways human and animal bodies are controlled, manipulated, and sectioned within a system that commodifies labour, production, and individual beings for profit.The book is divided into four sections: 1: The Intersection(s) Between Prison- and Animal-Industrial Complexes2: Critical Animal Geographies and the Panopticon3: Law, Veganism, and the Carceral State4: Fighting for Our Collective Liberation with Consistent Anti-Oppression

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Book SynopsisFirst published by Noble Press in 1992, then reprinted and revised by Lantern in 2005 and 2012, this thirtieth anniversary edition is revised, expanded, newly typeset, updated, and has a new foreword. It''s the story of Valerie, a twenty-three-year-old police officer in Montgomery County, Maryland, whose world is turned upside down when she learns about the abuses of animals in laboratories. The book describes how this law-abiding woman comes to challenge the system by taking direct action and examines why ordinary people are moved to do extraordinary things on behalf of animals. Full of fascinating characters, vivid descriptions, thrilling incidents, and rich with details on what it means to live life on the run from the law (and agents provocateurs), Free the Animals is not only a classic for our times but a compellingly relevant examination of our cruelty to other animals.

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Book SynopsisAs consumers become increasingly aware of the animal agriculture industry''s cruelty and environmental devastation, clever industry marketers are adapting with alternative "humane" and "sustainable" labelling and marketing campaigns. The term "humane hoax" is gaining traction in animal advocacy circles, defined as new language and labels in animal product marketing that convey a false narrative of humane treatment and sustainable management of farmed animal operations. "Cage-free," "certified humane," and other comforting labels are no longer elusive, dusty items only seen in the back corners of funky health food stores. They are now as numerous as cattle on a feedlot, spotted in common places like discount markets and your local coffee shop. Industry humane washing and greenwashing create reassuring language and euphemistic labels that tell a story of a supposed distinction from conventional animal products. But the reality on the ground, in the manure pits, during the mechanical milking, and inside the terrifying slaughterhouses is fundamentally unchanged, despite promises of something "new" and "improved." In the absence of accurate information, it has never been more important to educate people on the realities behind the industry lies, and people are hungry for the truth.THE HUMANE HOAX features a range of engaging and thought-provoking essays from eighteen notable experts who are at the forefront of this marketing and societal shift, chronicling every aspect with in-depth analyses and intellectual rigor. Among other timely topics, we will explore how the humane hoax intersects with feminism and environmentalism, how it is represented in the media, and the affects it has on human and non-human communities alike. THE HUMANE HOAX will leave the reader questioning everything that they have been conditioned to believe as consumers-and more . . .

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Book SynopsisA powerful and wide-ranging indictment of the treatment of animals by humans--and an eloquent plea for animal rights.Every cow just wants to be happy. Every chicken just wants to be free. Every bear, dog, or mouse experiences sorrow and feels pain as intensely as any of us humans do. In a compelling appeal to reason and human kindness, Matthieu Ricard here takes the arguments from his best-sellers Altruism and Happiness to their logical conclusion: that compassion toward all beings, including our fellow animals, is a moral obligation and the direction toward which any enlightened society must aspire.  He chronicles the appalling sufferings of the animals we eat, wear, and use for adornment or “entertainment,” and submits every traditional justification for their exploitation to scientific evidence and moral scrutiny.  What arises is an unambiguous and  powerful ethical imperative for treating all of the animals with whom we share this planet with respect and compassion.

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Book SynopsisEven before the publication of his seminal Animal Liberation in 1975, Peter Singer, one of the greatest moral philosophers of our time, unflinchingly challenged the ethics of eating animals. Now, in Why Vegan?, Singer brings together the most consequential essays of his career to make this devastating case against our failure to confront what we are doing to animals, to public health, and to our planet. From his 1973 manifesto for Animal Liberation to his personal account of becoming a vegetarian in “The Oxford Vegetarians” and to investigating the impact of meat on global warming, Singer traces the historical arc of the animal rights, vegetarian, and vegan movements from their embryonic days to today, when climate change and global pandemics threaten the very existence of humans and animals alike. In his introduction and in “The Two Dark Sides of COVID-19,” cowritten with Paola Cavalieri, Singer excoriates the appalling health hazards of Chinese wet markets—where thousands of animals endure almost endless brutality and suffering—but also reminds westerners that they cannot blame China alone without also acknowledging the perils of our own factory farms, where unimaginably overcrowded sheds create the ideal environment for viruses to mutate and multiply. Spanning more than five decades of writing on the systemic mistreatment of animals, Why Vegan? features a topical new introduction, along with nine other essays, including: • “An Ethical Way of Treating Chickens?,” which opens our eyes to the lives of the birds who end up on so many plates—and to the lives of their parents; • “If Fish Could Scream,” an essay exposing the utter indifference of commercial fishing practices to the experiences of the sentient beings they scoop from the oceans in such unimaginably vast numbers; • “The Case for Going Vegan,” in which Singer assembles his most powerful case for boycotting the animal production industry; • And most recently, in the introduction to this book and in “The Two Dark Sides of COVID-19,” Singer points to a new reason for avoiding meat: the role eating animals has played, and will play, in pandemics past, present, and future. Written in Singer’s pellucid prose, Why Vegan? asserts that human tyranny over animals is a wrong comparable to racism and sexism. The book ultimately becomes an urgent call to reframe our lives in order to redeem ourselves and alter the calamitous trajectory of our imperiled planet.

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Book SynopsisNorman Schwenk's animal stories are a long way from Disneyland. They focus on the strange, complicated links people forge with animals, and how they illuminate the even more mysterious links people have with other people.

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