Animal Joy

Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows offers an absorbing look at what social psychologist Melanie Joy calls carnism, the belief system that conditions us to eat certain animals when we would never dream of eating others. Carnism causes extensive animal suffering and global injustice, and it drives us to act against our own interests and the interests of others without fully realizing what we are doing.

In this funny, lovely, moving memoir, Danielle Steel tells the story of how she met a dog the size of a mouse with a personality that could light up an entire room. From Minnie's arrival at home in San Francisco to clothes-shopping jaunts in Paris, her adventures provide the perfect backdrop for a heartfelt look at the magic that dogs bring to our lives and how they become part of the family.

Bekoff is recognized as a preeminent voice in the media for animal sentience and dog behavior, with high-profile appearances in Time, Life, the New York Times, New Scientist, and BBC Wildlife and on Good Morning America, 60 Minutes, and 20/20, among others.

All dog owners had a vision of what owning a dog would look like, from a dog that would walk obediently by their side to a dog that could support them and help them with daily tasks. Yvonne explains that by projecting your desires into your own written story for your dog, you will add traction to your dog's training and learn how every moment in the day is an opportunity to add one closer step to your hero dog story coming true.

"Be A Better You" and learn how to be the best you that you can be with the Lucky Ladybug™ series, Lessons from the Heart. Lucky Ladybug™ teaches important lessons, including a song about each lesson that is available by audiobook and music album; sharing, caring, beauty from within, honesty, listening, love yourself, confidence, helping others, acceptance, giving, respect, forgiveness, following your dreams and more.

With the help of Tilly and the team at Silver Shoe Farm, Magic Spirit has made a brilliant recovery and looks like he could become a top competition horse. Tilly is fascinated when Angela shares with her what it's like to have a partnership with an eventing superstar as they visit her own favourite horse, Pride and Joy.

Dogs live to play! It's hardwired into their DNA. And when approached with intention, play provides the perfect opportunity to support behavioral development, obedience, and develop strong bonds between pup and owner that will last a lifetime. The Joy of Playing with Your Dog guides you through a program of structured play with activities that lead to both better dog-to-dog and dog-to-human relationships. The games, tricks, and socialization techniques are designed specifically for puppies, adult, and even senior dogs.

Executive and talent coach Robb Hiller wants to lift your spirits, help you find your passion, and come alongside you as you discover your natural, God-given talents. In his newest book, Running with Joy, Robb shares the inspiration he’s found in his dog, Bentley, and how his lovable Labrador naturally runs on joy. Through heartwarming stories about Bentley, Robb Hiller will help you learn how to run on instinct, use your natural talents, and lean into the happiness that has been yours all along.

Michael McCarthy, one of Britain's leading writers on the environment, proposes this joy as a defence of a natural world which is ever more threatened and which, he argues, is inadequately served by the two defences put forward hitherto: sustainable development and the recognition of ecosystem services. Drawing on a wealth of memorable experiences from a lifetime of watching and thinking about wildlife and natural landscapes, McCarthy presents a new way of looking at the world.

In the follow-up to his New York Times best seller Rescue Road, acclaimed journalist Peter Zheutlin offers a heartwarming and often humorous new look into the world of rescue dogs. Sharing lessons from his own experiences adopting Labs with large personalities as well as stories and advice from dozens of families and rescue advocates, Zheutlin reveals the surprising and inspiring life lessons rescue dogs can teach us.

Když se v roce 1956 budoucí slavná Elsa narodila, byla už Joy Adamsonová známou ochránkyní zvířat. Lvíče nešťastnou náhodou spolu se svými dvěma bratry přišlo o matku a manželé Adamsonovi je zachránili a vychovali. Lvy poslali do evropské zoologické zahrady a Elsa zůstala s nimi. Byť se u nich měla skvěle a dávali jí v rámci možností velkou svobodu a volnost, snažili se přesto v Else rozvinout její přirozené lovecké instinkty tak, aby později mohla žít nezávisle, protože byli přesvědčeni, že zvířata ze zajetí mají být vrácena do volné přírody.

Learning is fun and captivating with the Lucky Ladybug® series, Lessons from the Heart. Lucky Ladybug and her friends Bubbly Butterfly, Buddy Bee, Flashy Fly, Toodaloo Turtle along with her class visit their places of origin and culture in this third book of the series. Together, they travel the world and learn about well known historic attractions in each country.

Lucky Ladybug® and her friends Bubbly Butterfly, Buddy Bee, Flashy Fly, Toodaloo Turtle along with her class visit their places of origin and culture in this third book of the series. Together, they travel the world and learn about well known historic attractions in each country.

A talking chicken! Josh knows it sounds ridiculous, but that's just what Semolina is. And she's not just a talking chicken...she's a spirited, sarcastic, sassy talking chicken. And with Josh's mom in the hospital about to give birth to his sister, Josh needs Semolina more than ever, even if she will only talk in front of him. But when Semolina tells him a fox is sneaking into the hen house at night, can Josh get his dad to believe in Semolina before it's too late?

An audiobook about Champ and Major, President-elect Joe Biden's two adorable dogs! Major will be the first shelter dog in the White House, and Champ can't wait to show him around.

Seepferdchen Nick ist aus der Art geschlagen: Denn lieber, als sich einen runden Bauch anzufressen - was den Seepferdchenfrauen gut gefällt - zieht Nick sich zurück und erfindet kleine Lieder. Sein Bruder Dicky hingegen denkt nur ans Fressen. Friedlich leben sie mit den anderen Seepferdchen unter Wasser in einer Seegraswiese, bis ein Sturm sie durchs Meer treibt. Nick verliert die anderen und landet in den Korallenfelsen bei Seepferdchenfrau Lilli. Die beiden werden unzertrennlich. Eines Tages kommen ihre schlimmsten Feinde, die Fischer, zur Korallenbucht.

"Be a Better You" and learn how to be the best you that you can be with the Lucky Ladybug™ series, Lessons from the Heart. Lucky Ladybug™ teaches important lessons in her videos, such as sharing, caring, beauty from within, honesty, listening, loving yourself, confidence, helping others, acceptance, giving, respect, forgiveness, following your dreams, and more. Developed for children ages 0-6, however children of all ages and adults may find a special connection with our adorable and loving Lucky Ladybug™.

Be a Better You, and learn how to be the best you that you can be with the Lucky Ladybug™ series, Lessons from the Heart. Lucky Ladybug™ teaches important lessons in this book, including a song about each lesson; sharing, caring, beauty from within, honesty, listening, loving yourself, confidence, helping others, acceptance, giving, respect, forgiveness, following your dreams, and more.

Learning is fun and captivating with the Lucky Ladybug™ series, Lessons from the Heart. Lucky Ladybug™ introduces her friends Bubbly Butterfly, Buddy Bee, Flashy Fly and Toodaloo Turtle in this second book of the series. Together, they teach important lessons, including a song about each lesson and activity; learn about school, happiness, sharing, giving, finding yourself, patience, musical instruments, singing, drama, reading, friendship, dancing, teamwork, relaxing, fun, cooking, nutrition, alphabet, numbers, caring, time, confidence, achievement and more.