The renowned scientist who fundamentally changed the way we view primates and our relationship with the animal kingdom now turns her attention to an incredibly important and deeply personal issue-taking a stand for a more sustainable world. In this provocative and encouraging book, Jane Goodall sounds a clarion call to Western society, urging us ...
Biologist Marc Bekoff is one of the world's foremost experts on animal emotions. After years of fieldwork studying the communication patterns of coyotes and domestic dogs, Bekoff began challenging the scientific status quo that argued that no scientific proof existed that animals even have emotions, an argument that stubbornly persists today.In ...
The well-known scientist shares her adventures, observations, and discoveries of chimpanzees and their behavior; and discusses the need to protect the endangered animals and their vanishing habitats.
The animal behaviorist Jane Goodall recounts her six-month-long experience studying chimpanzee populations in the forests of the Gombe National Park in Tanzania when she was only 26 years old and relatively new to the field--and her succeeding 10 years following up her initial work with chimps she had come to know as friends. This seminal book- ...
In this inspirational memoir, a preeminent primatologist and animal-rights activist tells how a strong spiritual foundation sustained her through numerous professional and personal challenges. Goodall shares influential childhood experiences, personal views on her seminal research of chimpanzee behavior patterns, and her hopes for the human race.
In this inspirational memoir, a preeminent primatologist and animal-rights activist tells how a strong spiritual foundation sustained her through numerous professional and personal challenges. Goodall shares influential childhood experiences, personal views on her seminal research of chimpanzee behavior patterns, and her hopes for the human race.
In this sequel to her best-selling IN THE SHADOW OF MAN, Jane Goodall advances the story, completing her 30-year study of a community of chimpanzees in Tanzania. As involving as a novel, THROUGH A WINDOW is a chronicle of war, murder, mother love, brutal deaths, and the joy of living.
Celebrated primatologist Goodall and biologist Bekoff offer 10 edicts, drawn from their experience with animals, for humanity to observe to keep this planet intact. Rooted in the belief that all species must coexist, these tenants provide inspiration and guidance in an effort to change the way we conduct ourselves and interact with Nature.
Ryden melds the objectivity of a disciplined naturalist with the sensitivity of an animal lover, providing a memorable and deeply moving book that is certain to draw acclaim from scientists and laypersons alike. 60 photos.
A miraculous, funny, eye-opening and inspirational story for all animal lovers. Between five and twelve million animals are euthanized across the United States each year--more than one thousand every hour. Quentin, a Basenji mix, survived his death sentence and with his new owner, Randy Grim, has launched a campaign to end euthanization in ...
The story of Jane Goodall's first 28 years of life in the jungle observing its wildlife, with an emphasis on the intelligent and personable chimpanzees whose champion she has been for many years.
A naturalist who studied chimpanzees for over 30 years, the author shares her insights about the behavior of these animals. By following a wild female chimpanzee and her baby through a single day in a jungle in Tanzania, readers will learn how chimps interact not only with other animals but also with their environment. Illustrated with color ...
"The Inner World of Farm Animals" is a fascinating glimpse into the minds and hearts of farm animals. Through breakdowns of scientific experiments and discoveries, charming anecdotal side bars and poignant photos, cows, pigs, sheep, goats and chickens become kindred spirits as we see how they parent like us, form monogamous relationships, mourn, ...
Minding Animals is concerned not only with the study of animal behaviour, but also with the innumerable ways in which humans interact with and intrude into the lives of our animal kin. The phrase "minding animals" is used in two ways. First, "minding animals" refers to caring for other animal beings, respecting them for who they are, appreciating ...
In Jane Goodall's classic study of primate behavior, she provides fascinating information about everything from feeding habits and social structure to the individual eccentricities of some of the chimps she has known.
This is a vision of Africa quite unlike any that have come before: photographs of wildlife as Fine Art. Nick Brandt depicts the animals of East Africa with an intimacy and artistry unmatched by other photographers who choose wildlife as their subject. The pictures in On This Earth portray a world of drama and poignancy, where the very souls of the ...
In this sequel to her best-selling IN THE SHADOW OF MAN, Jane Goodall advances the story, completing her 30-year study of a community of chimpanzees in Tanzania. As involving as a novel, THROUGH A WINDOW is a chronicle of war, murder, mother love, brutal deaths, and the joy of living.
Mythologized since the days of Aristotle, few animals have captured the popular imagination as the great apes, here identified as gorillas, chimpanzees, bonobos, and orangutans. Yet, our understanding of these apes as the "blood kin" of humans - nearly identical in biological composition and strikingly similar in some behaviours - has been much ...
The animal behaviorist Jane Goodall recounts her six-month-long experience studying chimpanzee populations in the forests of the Gombe National Park in Tanzania when she was only 26 years old and relatively new to the field--and her succeeding 10 years following up her initial work with chimps she had come to know as friends. This seminal book- ...
Vegan World Fusion Cuisine, a groundbreaking work that has won 4 national awards: "Cookbook of the Year," "Best New Cookbook," "Best American Vegetarian Cookbook" and "Best Book by a Small Press." The book is a celebration of international gourmet vegan cuisine that introduces us to the simplicity of a vibrant, healthy lifestyle. Much more than a ...
For almost 40 years scientist and conservationist Jane Goodall studied chimpanzees in the forests of the Gombe National Park in Tanzania. In this collection of her writings, she reflects on the compassion, altruism, love, and intelligence of these animals. Illustrated with color paintings.
Interweaving firsthand experiences in the field with premier scientists and environmentalists, Jane Goodall presents a hopeful look at the animals once on the verge of extinction that are now coming back. This book is an illuminating look at how, through the grace of nature and the dedicated work of scientists and environmentalists, we can and are ...
A well-illustrated, up-to-date, comprehensive resource on over 250 species of primates: Organized by the four main evolutionary branches, it includes natural history, characteristics, behavior, range, anthropological theories, DNA, conservation and more.
The product of more than 20 years of panoramic work, this lavish, large-format book encompasses Earth's iconic wild places while exposing some of the lesser-known landscape of the planet. Full color.
This second collection of Jane Goodall's letters continues to illuminate--charmingly and informatively--her admirable life as a primate researcher in Africa.
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