Animal Studies

"An unflinching and visionary work that recovers the central role of children in the making of racial violence.”—Michelle Alexander, author of The New Jim Crow A powerful, unsettling, and unflinching exploration that forces readers to confront lynching as a devastating legacy of white...

Beasts, Birds, and the Breath of God: The Role and Symbolism of Animals in the Bible From the Garden of Eden to the throne room of Revelation, animals walk, fly, crawl, and soar through the pages of Scripture. They are not merely background scenery—they are companions in creation, participants in prophecy, and even messengers of God’s mercy. In this rich and devotional exploration, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt invites you to rediscover the creatures of the Bible—not just as symbols, but as sacred signs. Each chapter explores the role of animals in major biblical themes: creation, fall, ...

Noted science writer Virginia Morell explores the frontiers of research on animal cognition and emotion, offering a surprising and moving exploration into the hearts and minds of wild and domesticated animals. Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a fish? Or a parrot, dolphin, or...

The words of Jesus offer much to those who have ears to hear. They are His legacy. They are our heritage. In Experiencing the Words of Jesus, you will have the opportunity to hear His voice for yourself. Jesus’ ministry on this Earth only lasted three and a half years, yet in that time, His...

Includes an alphabetical guide to 76 animals, explaining each animal’s spiritual gifts, shapeshifting medicine, the realm they are associated with, and their symbolic meaning when they appear in a dream or vision Details the trance journeying techniques and shapeshifting practices of...

This book is a thoroughly researched primer on the 108 Upanishads, philosophical treatises that form a part of the Vedas, the revered Hindu texts. These Upanishads contain the most crystallized bits of wisdom gleaned from Hinduism. Roshen Dalal explains the concepts at the core of each Upanishad...

Losing a pet is an experience that leaves a gaping hole in our hearts. I find that just talking about a rainbow bridge doesn't really help. It is a beautiful thought, but I am a Bible-believing Christian, so that led me to look up all references to rainbow in the Bible. Although there is no mention of a "rainbow bridge," what I found was that the rainbow covenant God made with Noah wasn't just to mankind but to every living creature that was with him! It was a covenant between God and all of his creation! God made an eternal, binding promise to animals!

Since the 1970s, the science of primatology has been dominated by women—a unique reversal, as men usually outnumber women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. Today, one of those women is primatologist Keriann McGoogan, who has traveled to the far corners of the earth in search of wild primates. In Sisters of the Jungle, McGoogan combines stories about her own studies of howler monkeys (the loudest living primate) and lemurs (the most endangered group of animals on the planet) with those of the women who paved the way.

Unexpected Job Offer: When a limousine showed up at my door one afternoon and the driver invited me to get inside, I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and mystery. Now, he's whisked me off to begin the adventure of a lifetime, working with shape shifters in a hidden preserve. For an animal behaviorist, it was a dream come true, but what I didn't expect was the intense attraction I felt for my boss. Bruin leaves my heart palpitating and my knees weak. Every time I hear his voice I long to throw myself into his waiting arms. There's just one hitch, though. I've never even seen his ...

Learn It in a Day: Animal Farm by George Orwell Complete Overview • 15 Multiple-Choice Questions • Essay Prompts • Key Quotes George Orwell’s Animal Farm is often taught as a simple political allegory—but its real power lies in how it reveals the mechanics of power, propaganda, and control. Many readers understand the story, yet struggle to clearly explain how and why the revolution fails. Learn It in a Day is designed to solve that problem. This study companion breaks the novel down into a clear, accessible format built for fast understanding. In a single focused session, ...

Join some cuddly kittens for a collection of sayings from the Buddha. The verses, taken from the Dhammapada, were written centuries ago, but today they offer insight for all of life's basic struggles. Meditate along with the verses to gain a greater understanding of you, your life, and your purpose. Find the meaning of truth in these verses and how to find it in the world around you. Let your inner Zen cat guide you to enlightenment.

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A hiker goes down in the rugged Cumberland Plateau. A sudden strike occurs in the remote Australian outback. A fatal encounter takes place in rural India. When the world’s most lethal predators strike, the human body becomes a battleground. This gripping collection of real-life clinical emergencies takes you to the bleeding edge of toxicology and human endurance. Featuring incredibly detailed case studies—from the devastating physiological effects of a Russell’s viper bite to the desperate scramble for African polyvalent antivenom in an American hospital—this book pulls back the ...

Niko Tinbergen Explained: Ethology, Fixed Action Patterns, Sign Stimuli, Animal Behavior, Four Questions Framework, Instinct, Evolutionary Biology, and the Scientific Study of Behavior in Nature is a comprehensive and accessible guide to one of the most important figures in modern behavioral science. This book breaks down Tinbergen’s groundbreaking ideas in a clear and engaging way, making complex scientific concepts easy to understand while preserving their depth and significance. Perfect for beginners, students, and curious readers, it offers a structured introduction to the science of ...

This program is read by Peter Godfrey-Smith with Mitch Riley. The scuba-diving philosopher who wrote Other Minds explores the origins of animal consciousness. Dip below the ocean’s surface and you are soon confronted by forms of life that could not seem more foreign to our own: sea sponges...

Journey through the heart of the Arctic with this compelling trilogy that brings together some of the most cherished stories from Inuit tradition.

For everyone who’s ever wondered, “Will there be animals in Heaven and on the New Earth?” Whether at home or in the wild, animals bring comfort, joy, fascination, and wonder into our lives. It’s only natural, then, to hope the animals we cherish so much on Earth will someday live with us...

“A fascinating, thoughtful, and thoroughly enjoyable exploration of a major dimension of human experience.”— Steven Pinker, author of How the Mind Works A maverick scientist reveals the inconsistent and often paradoxical ways humans think, feel, and behave towards animals in this engaging...

Enter a simpler way of living by unhurrying your heart, embracing the relaxed rhythms of nature, and discovering the meaningful gift of growing slow. We long to make a break from the fast pace of life, but if we're honest, we're afraid of what we'll miss if we do. Yet when going big and hustling...

Discover the wonders of the universe?with?the Creator. Based on Louie Giglio's popular messages “Indescribable” and “How Great Is Our God,”?Indescribable: 100 Devotions About God & Science?will help kids discover the incredible creation of our indescribable God. Indescribable?displays...