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Marc Bekoff
"The author, a professor emeritus of ecology and evolutionary biology, demonstrates that animals have rich emotional lives. He presents recent animal behavioral research and narrates extraordinary stories of animal joy…
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A Loving Tribute from Jane Goodall's Family and Friends to a Most Amazing, Iconic, and Indefatigable Woman-and Much More
In this wide-ranging collection of tributes and photographs from numerous time…
Shows us how animals behave when they play. This book emphasizes how animals communicate, cooperate and learn to play fair and what happens when they break the rules. It also…
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For all the love and attention we give dogs, much of what they do remains mysterious. Just think about different behaviors you see at a dog park: We have a…
The most up-to-date, comprehensive, and accessible reference resource for learning about animal behavior.
Humans and animals live together on earth, but as we increasingly reshape ecosystems to accommodate larger populations, technology, and increased consumption, animals are greatly affected. Renowned animal behaviorist Marc Bekoff…
Originally published in 1978, this text pulls together much disparate research in coyote evolution, taxonomy, reproduction, communication, behavioral development, population dynamics, and ecological studies in the Southwest, Minnesota, Iowa, New…
Updates and perspectives on the science of animal emotion and human-animal interaction by a professor emeritus of ecology and evolutionary biology. Topics include animal emotion, behavior, and cognitive abilities; ethical…
Reveals a remarkable range of animal behaviours and makes the case that the ethical treatment of animals is an especially significant issue
In wildlife conservation, rewilding refers to restoring habitats and creating corridors between preserved lands to allow declining populations to rebound. Marc Bekoff, one of the world’s leading animal experts and…
A guide to dog behaviors of all kinds
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For far too long humans have been ignoring nature. As the most dominant, overproducing, overconsuming, big-footed, arrogant, and invasive species ever known, we are wrecking the planet at an unprecedented…
For far too long humans have been ignoring nature. This title features a host of renowned contributors who argue that we need a new mind-set about nature, one that centers…
Vegans and cyclists are often outsiders, negotiating food systems and built environments that tend to prioritize omnivores and motor vehicles by default. This book examines the relationship between veganism and…
Pilley Bianchi, Calum Heath
A celebration and exploration of the connection between dogs and humans. Pilley Bianchi pens a love letter to dogs and dog ownership through observations, lessons, and wisdom gained from her…
Marc Bekoff (Professor of Biology, University of Colorado)
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. This…
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Considers questions such as: Are some species more valuable or more important than others? Do some animals feel pain and suffering and not others? Do animals feel emotions? Should endangered…
Our complicated relationships with other animals have repeatedly found expression in art, literature, religion and science. In 1995, the New School for Social Research sponsored a conference to explore human/animal…
Marc Bekoff,Jessica Pierce
A compelling argument that the time has come to use what we know about the fascinating and diverse inner lives of other animals on their behalf;;Every day we are learning…
Colin Allen,Marc Bekoff
The heart of this book is the reciprocal relationship between philosophical theories of mind and empirical studies of animalcognition.
An overview of the many different perspectives on the issues of animal rights and animal welfare in an easy-to-use encyclopedic format.
More than 100 testimonies by Goodall’s friends and colleagues honoring her as a scientific pioneer, inspiring teacher, and engaging spirit
An acclaimed animal-behavior expert and a leading bioethicist present practical tips to improve dogs’ lives by understanding their true natures
Jessica Pierce,Marc Bekoff
From two of the world’s leading authorities on dogs, an imaginative journey into a future of dogs without people
What would happen to dogs if humans simply disappeared? Would dogs…
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"An easy-to-read A-to-Z guide of 'all things dog.' The book largely focuses on dog behavior - what dogs do and why they do it - in order to help readers…
An interdisciplinary study of play in animals and humans.
Jessica Pierce, Marc Bekoff
From two of the world's leading authorities on dogs, an imaginative journey into a future of dogs without people
Rick McIntyre
The Druid Peak Pack was the most famous wolf pack in Yellowstone National Park, and maybe even in the world.
This is the dramatic true story of its remarkable leader…
Jane Goodall,Marc Bekoff
The famous scientist who documented the lives of chimpanzees joins an animal behaviorist present ten fundamental principles designed to show readers how to live in harmony with the animal kingdom…
Scientists have long counseled against interpreting animal behavior in terms of human emotions, warning that such anthropomorphizing limits our ability to understand animals as they really are. This book challenges…
Written by award-winning scientist-and lifelong dog lover-Marc Bekoff, this book not only brilliantly opens up the world of dog behavior, but also helps us understand how we can make our…
Andres R Edwards
Renewal explores the science behind why being in nature makes us feel alive and helps us thrive. Backed by cutting-edge research in cognitive science, Edwards weaves stories that reveal nature’s…
Marc Bekoff (Professor of Biology, Professor of Biology, University of Colorado, Boulder)
Marc Bekoff, Jessica Pierce
No matter how cushy their lives, dogs live on our terms. They compromise their freedom and instinctual pleasure, as well as their innate strategies for coping with stress and anxiety…
Frank Rosell,Marc Bekoff,Diane Oatley
In Secrets of the Snout, Frank Rosell blends storytelling and science as he sniffs out the myriad ways in which dogs have been trained to employ their incredible olfactory skills…
Andrew Harvey, Carolyn Baker
This book is based on a belief we both fiercely share: That we are not separate from the Divine, not separate from other humans, and are inextricably interconnected with the…
Pilley Bianchi
"A visual celebration and exploration of the connection between dogs and humans"--