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1	The Emotional Lives of Animals: A Leading Scientist Explores Animal Joy, Sorrow, and Empathy--And Why They Matter more books like this by Marc Bekoff, Jane Goodall (Foreword by) 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 ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.80! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Animal Liberation more books like this by Peter Singer This is a revised and updated edition of the book that gave rise to the Animal Liberation Movement. When first published, in 1975, it put forward a radically new conception of the relationship that ought to exist between human beings and non-human animals. It argues against "speciesism", that is the exploitation of one species by another, as well ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Dominion: The Power of Man, the Suffering of Animals, and the Call to Mercy more books like this by Matthew Scully "And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness; and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth."--Genesis 1: 24-26 In this crucial passage from the Old Testament, God grants mankind power ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.21! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Slaughterhouse: The Shocking Story of Greed, Neglect and Inhumane Treatment Inside Th U.S. Meat Industry more books like this by Gail A Eisnitz "Slaughterhouse" is the first book of its kind to explore the impact that unprecedented changes in the meatpacking industry over the last twenty-five years - particularly industry consolidation, increased line speeds, and deregulation - have had on workers, animals, and consumers. It is also the first time ever that workers have spoken publicly ... see all copies from $9.72! new only from $13.84! \| first editions \| SVS
5	The Case for Animal Rights more books like this by Tom Regan More than twenty years after its original publication, "The Case for Animal Rights "is an acknowledged classic of moral philosophy, and its author is recognized as the intellectual leader of the animal rights movement. In a new and fully considered preface, Regan responds to his critics and defends the book's revolutionary position. see all copies from $3.33! new only from $22.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds about Animals and Food more books like this by Gene Baur Written by one of the foremost experts on animal rights, "Farm Sanctuary" is an insightful, thought-provoking examination of the ethical questions involved in the breeding of animals for food. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
7	The Ten Trusts: What We Must Do to Care for the Animals We Love more books like this by Jane Goodall, Marc Bekoff World-renowned behavioural scientists Jane Goodall and Marc Bekoff have set forth ten trusts that we must honour as custodians of the planet. They argue passionately and persuasively that if we put these trusts to work in our lives, the earth and all its inhabitants will be able to live together harmoniously. The Ten Trusts expands the concept of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
8	The Pig Who Sang to the Moon: The Emotional World of Farm Animals more books like this by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, PH.D. Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, whose books take up the cause of animals as sentient beings, now explores the world of farm animals, making a case for their humane treatment and an end to exploitation. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.49! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	Sea of Slaughter more books like this by Farley Mowat The northeastern seaboard of the United States and Canada, from Cape Cod to Labrador, was the first region in North America to suffer from human exploitation. In this timeless narrative, Farley Mowat describes in harrowing detail the devastation inflicted upon the birds, whales, fish, and mammals of this icy coast -- from polar bears and otters to ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions
10	A Rare Breed of Love: The True Story of Baby and the Mission She Inspired to Help Dogs Everywhere more books like this by Jana Kohl This true story chronicles the travels of Baby, a three-legged poodle rescued from a puppy mill, who, along with her human, Kohl, aim to raise awareness and help stop animal cruelty. 100 full-color photographs throughout. see all copies from $10.99! new only from $14.82! \| SVS
11 view cover	Straw Dogs: Thoughts on Humans and Other Animals more books like this by John Gray A radical work of philosophy, which sets out to challenge our most cherished assumptions about what it means to be human. From Plato to Christianity, from the Enlightenment to Nietzsche and Marx, the Western tradition has been based on arrogant and erroneous beliefs about human beings and their place in the world. Philosophies such as liberalism ... see all copies from $4.29! new only from $4.73! \| SVS
12 view cover	The eye of the elephant : an epic adventure in the African wilderness more books like this by Delia Owens, Mark Owens In a remote Zambian valley where elephants gracefully wandered into camp to eat fruit from the trees, the authors of the bestselling Cry of the Kalahari discovered a new wilderness Eden. But peace was shortlived when they were drawn into a struggle that threatened their lives. Photos. see all copies from $2.91! new only from $11.71! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	The lives of animals more books like this by J M Coetzee The idea of human cruelty to animals so consumes novelist Elizabeth Costello in her later years that she can no longer look another person in the eye: humans, especially meat-eating ones, seem to her to be conspirators in a crime of stupefying magnitude taking place on farms and in slaughterhouses, factories, and laboratories across the world. ... see all copies from $6.80! new only from $13.12! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Vegan Freak: Being Vegan in a Non-Vegan World more books like this by Bob Torres, Jenna Torres Curious about veganism? Want to be a vegan? Already a vegan? Just wondering how to be vegan without going insane? In this informative and practical guide on veganism, two seasoned vegans help you love your inner vegan freak. Loaded with tips, advice, stories, and comprehensive lists of resources that no vegan should live without, this book is key ... see all copies from $13.50! new only from $13.53!
15 view cover	Committed: A Rabble-Rouser's Memoir more books like this by Dan Mathews In this inspiring, irreverent memoir by a man who really has changed the world--the incomparable public face of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)--Mathews shares his unorthodox coming-of-age and outrageous career. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.82! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Thanking the Monkey: Rethinking the Way We Treat Animals more books like this by Karen Dawn Exactly as the title describes: a new manifesto of-sorts, covering the entire, broad-ranging spectrum of the animal rights movement, from wearing leather and eating meat to animal testing and the use of animals in the entertainment industry. Smart and well-argued, it's animal rights for a new generation - easy to read, accessible, and packed with ... see all copies from $10.00! new only from $10.00! \| SVS
17 view cover	Drawing the Line: Science and the Case for Animal Rights more books like this by Steven Wise A scientific and legal exploration into the big question in rights law today: Where do we draw the line?. }One of those rare books that can change the reader's view of our position in the world and within the animal kingdom, Unlocking the Cage is a landmark both in its scientific insight and in its challenge to the law. As Steven Wise continues ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	The Monkey Wars more books like this by Deborah Blum The use of primates in research is an ongoing controversy. We have all benefited from the medical discoveries, yet we have also learned more in recent years about the real intelligence of apes and monkeys. Activists have also uncovered cases of animal cruelty by researchers. The Monkey Wars assesses the often caustic debate over the use of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.09! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Sexual Politics of Meat: A Feminist-Vegetarian Critical Theory more books like this by Carol J Adams What does the eating of meat have to do with the women's movement? Is there a cultural correlation between our image of and attitude toward women and the slaughter of animals? This study answers these questions by establishing the connections between the women's movement, ecological concerns and our increasing awareness of the environment in the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.26! \| signed copies \| first editions
20 view cover	When Elephants Paint: The Quest of Two Russian Artists to Save the Elephants of Thailand more books like this by Vitaly Komar, & Melamid Komar, David Eggers When Elephants Paint follows Komar and Melamid and their eclectic entourage through Thailand's lush jungles and steaming cities, describing the odd encounters and creative cajoling that helped turn this seemingly whimsical idea into a concrete, beneficial reality. Illustrated with more than 100 photographs. see all copies from $3.94! new only from $91.28!
21 view cover	Rattling the Cage: Toward Legal Rights for Animals more books like this by S Wise From the countrys best-known animal lawyer ( USA Today ), a brilliant argument for extending basic legal rights to animals, beginning with chimpanzees and bonobos.. }While the popular animal rights movement gains ever-increasing momentum, in the courts the dark ages prevail. The evolution of law that has brought fundamental rights to the most ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.94! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	For the Love of Animals: The Rise of the Animal Protection Movement more books like this by Kathryn Shevelow In eighteenth-century England - where cockfighting and bull baiting drew large crowds, and the abuse of animals was routine - the idea of animal protection was dismissed as laughably radical. But as pets became more common, human attitudes toward animals evolved steadily. An unconventional duchess defended their intellect in her writings. A ... see all copies from $7.50! new only from $8.89! \| first editions \| SVS
23	Man Kind?: Our Incredible War on Wildlife more books like this by Cleveland Amory see all copies from $1.99! new only from $95.31! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Hunters, Herders, and Hamburgers: The Past and Future of Human-Animal Relationships more books like this by Professor Richard W Bulliet Richard W. Bulliet has long been a leading figure in the study of human-animal relations, and in his newest work, "Hunters, Herders, and Hamburgers," he offers a sweeping and engaging perspective on this dynamic relationship from prehistory to the present. By considering the shifting roles of donkeys, camels, cows, and other domesticated animals ... see all copies from $2.76! new only from $20.25! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	The Scalpel and the Butterfly: The Conflict Between Animal Research and Animal Protection more books like this by Deborah Rudacille In this history of animal research and the animal protection movement, Deborah Rudacille examines the ethical question of whether enhancement of human life justifies the use of animals for research. She shows how the question and the answers provided by both scientists and anti-vivisectionists over the past 150 years have shaped contemporary ... see all copies from $2.23! new only from $4.12! \| first editions \| SVS

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