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Recent public-health crises raise urgent questions about how our animal-derived food is raised and brought to market. In Animal Factory, best-selling author and investigative journalist David Kirby exposes the powerful business and political interests behind large-scale factory farms and tracks the far-reaching fallout that contaminates our air, land, water, and food.

In a crucial passage from the Old Testament, God grants mankind power over animals. But with this privilege comes the grave responsibility to respect life, to treat animals with simple dignity and compassion. Somewhere along the way, something has gone wrong. In Dominion, we witness the annual convention of Safari Club International, an organization whose wealthier members will pay up to $20,000 to hunt an elephant, a lion, or another animal, either abroad or in American "safari ranches", where the animals are fenced in pens.

Your journey to learning the most astounding and little-known animal world truths begins with this engrossing book. Each chapter is jam-packed with facts that will astound listeners of all ages, from the majestic giants that rule the planet and the seas to the enigmatic nocturnal creatures that prowl the night. Discover the creative ways that animals interact, adapt, and flourish in a variety of environments, where every discovery is an exciting journey.

Explore the amazing world of animals by listening to "3,000 Animal Fun Facts for Kids and Their Adults." More than 3,000 fascinating facts about animals from all over the world are included in this fascinating book, which is a veritable gold mine of information. This collection of trivia is meant to amuse and inform listeners of all ages, and it offers endless hours of fun and learning. Listeners will go to the depths of the ocean and the magnificent African savannah on an exciting adventure through the animal kingdom.

Acclaimed health journalist and National Geographic contributor Maryn McKenna documents how antibiotics transformed chicken from local delicacy to industrial commodity. Consumed more than any other meat in the United States, chicken is emblematic of today's mass food-processing practices and their profound influence on our lives and health. Tracing its meteoric rise from scarce treat to ubiquitous global commodity, McKenna reveals the astounding role of antibiotics in industrial farming, documenting how and why "wonder drugs" revolutionized the way the world eats.

Whether the subject is pentobarbital in canned dog food, aflatoxin in kibble, or salmonella in commercial raw pet foods, Toxic provides insight into pet food industry practices and gives pet owners tips to help keep their animal companions safe and healthy.

Brought to you by Ladybird. Ladybird presents this collection of hilarious audio stories that are guaranteed to raise a smile from little listeners everywhere. With over an hour of audio, these new tales are filled with funny sound effects, engaging stories and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments...

Relax With Animal Facts is a podcast dedicated to helping you relax while learning about our furry, scaly, or possibly even slimy friends. It blends the natural world with relaxation, and is perfect for animal enthusiasts of any age.Join your host, Stefan Wolfe, as he learns with you on a journey through the animal kingdom, uncovering the wonders of creatures from the dense rainforests of South America to the icy realms of Antarctica. Each episode we immerse ourselves in a new environment to learn about a new animal. Their unique behaviors, anatomy, survival adaptations—it’s all fair game....

Whether they occur at home or in the workplace, fires are devastating events that sometimes cause the tragic deaths of innocent people. Find out what happened when a factory in New York City caught fire in the early 1900s. And discover why so many workers were unable to escape the blazing building.

Penguin presents the abridged audiobook edition of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Four More Stories by Roald Dahl, read by Roald Dahl himself. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory(Abridged) Willy Wonka's famous chocolate factory is opening at last! James and the Giant Peach (Abridged) A...

Can we afford to stand by as our planet collapses? In the past 50 years, humanity has wiped out 70% of the world’s wild animals. Our oceans are being emptied, wildlife habitats destroyed, and ecosystems pushed to the brink, all to satisfy an insatiable hunger for meat and animal products. In The Ego System: The Awakening, award-winning journalist René Zografos reveals the devastating consequences of the meat industry on the environment, animal welfare, and our health. With eye-opening insights into factory farming, wildlife crimes, and political inaction, this book challenges us to ...

Brought to you by Penguin. This Penguin Classic is performed by Mathew Baynton, known for his roles in Vanity Fair, Horrible Histories, Gavin and Stacey and Ghosts. Nils Holgersson is a naughty boy who tortures animals and never listens to his parents - until one day he wakes up as an elf...

The story of factory farmers, rescued farm animals, and rural communities standing up to big corporations and constructing their own new world that will change the way we eat In Transfarmation, president and CEO of Mercy For Animals Leah Garcés explains how food and farming policies have failed...

Previously published as "Everything's Better with Bacon, and You Can Never Have Enough Butter (But Karma's a Bitch).” Title was changed to satisfy publisher requirements.) "Haunting and Transformative This trilogy conclusion hit me like a freight train. Goldsholl masterfully weaves dark humor with gut-wrenching reality, forcing readers to confront uncomfortable truths about how we treat animals. The magical realism feels authentic, never forced. Dani's journey broke my heart, but the ending offers genuine hope. I finished this book changed - isn't that what great literature should do? ...

Penguin Classics presents Thomas Hardy's Far From the Madding Crowd, adapted for audio and now available as a digital download as part of the Penguin English Library series. Read by the actress Julie Christie. Hardy's powerful novel of swift sexual passion and slow-burning loyalty centres on...

Brought to you by Puffin. Be truly inspired by these powerful true stories of animal heroes: meet heroic bears, drone-catching eagles, loyal dogs, sassy cats, and much, MUCH more! This book brings you the heart-wrenching stories of the real animals who traversed treacherous paths, made daring...

Feeding the Nation: Bullocks! The Harsh Reality of Animal Farming A Critical Look at Animal Agriculture from a Vegan’s Perspective “It’s not farming—it’s factory-funded cruelty.” In this eye-opening exposé, author and passionate vegan Sabrina Carol strips away the glossy façade of “humane farming” and dives headfirst into the grim truth of how animals are treated behind closed barn doors. Feeding the Nation: Bullocks! is not just a book—it’s a wake-up call. With unapologetic honesty, Sabrina uncovers the hidden horrors of modern animal agriculture—from overcrowded ...

Hörspiel von Edgar Pelz nach einer Idee von Emilia Hope. In einer hoffnungslosen Welt, die keinem mehr so recht gefällt, irrt ein kleiner Bär umher, ach ums Herz ist's ihm so schwer... Die Gemeinschaftsproduktion von Edgar Pelz und Jonathan Frey enthält 14 Geschichten und Lieder sowie 7 Playbacks zum mitsingen oder mitspielen.

An exciting adventure for readers 9 - 12 When a flash flood separates Jack from his school group, things get tricky fast. Luckily Jack has brought Iris, a mysterious high-tech field guide along for the ride. A gift from Jack's inventor Uncle, Iris is no ordinary field guide. She looks like a smartwatch, but she thinks she's human, and in many ways she is. When a robotics company tries to steal Iris's technology, Jack must do everything he can to save her from the thieves. During their struggle in the desert, Iris teaches Jack about the local wildlife and how to survive, while Jack teaches ...

Detective Felix finds himself pulled into another unsolved and disrespected crime. An explosion at the phonebook factory leads Agent Leonidas, Rabbit, Retired Furry Bureau of Investigations, and Detective Felix down a rabbit hole. No pun intended, unless it's funny. Who would destroy perfectly good shreddable phonebooks? Better question, why are six Agents from the FBI investigating and not making arrests? More importantly, what's today's Special at the Fast Through Pass Through Diner? You can't solve mysterious criminaling activities if you've got the low blood sugars. Felix will need all ...