Alex and Me : how a scientist and a parrot discovered a hidden world of animal intelligence--and formed a deep bond in the process by
This story of Alex, a famous African Gray parrot, documents his thirty-year relationship with his trainer and the ways in which his life has changed scientific understanding about language and thought. 232 pages.
Fifty Animals That Changed the Course of History - YA by
The 50 animals include the horse, dog, rat, whale, reindeer, beaver, flea, leech, dodo, falcon, oyster and shark. 223 pages.
H Is for Hawk by
Recounts how the author, Mary Macdonald, an experienced falconer grieving the sudden death of her father, endeavored to train for the first time a dangerous goshawk predator as part of her personal recovery. 300 pages.
River-Walking Songbirds and Singing Coyotes - YA by
Marmots sharing sentinel duty. Songbirds walking underwater. So much is happening, minute by minute, in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest. In this Uncommon Field Guide, author Patricia Lichen combines standard field guide information about habitat, appearance, and range with delightful and engaging descriptions of the little-known facts, surprising details, and amusing-even bizarre-tidbits rarely found in ordinary field guides. 179 pages.
Welcome to subirdia : sharing our neighborhoods with wrens, robins, woodpeckers, and other wildlife by
Discusses how a large number of species of birds and other smaller animals have adapted to living in suburban and urban areas and provides ten strategies that can be used to create a friendlier environment in which they can continue to thrive. 303 pages.
Wesley the Owl: the remarkable love story of an owl and his girl by
Biologist and owl expert O'Brien chronicles her rescue of an adorable, abandoned baby barn owl--and their astonishing and unprecedented 19-year life together. 235 pages.
The Call of the Wild - YA by
The story of a house dog sold to Alaska as a sled dog for the gold rush of 1898. Through various owners and experiences he becomes a tougher and smarter animal, and after his favorite owner dies he becomes leader of a wolf pack. 128 pages.
Dogged pursuit : my year of competing Dusty, the world's least likely agility dog by
Rodi trains dogs to compete in obstacle courses. When his Sheltie is side-lined he chooses Dusty: a scrawny, scruffy rescue who alternates between Cujo-like aggression at home, and possum-like paralysis in the ring. 273 pages.
The loved dog : the playful, nonaggressive way to teach your dog good behavior by
A Hollywood dog trainer explains how to use nonviolent, wolf-inspired methods in order to bond with and train canine companions, in a guide that reveals how to employ play-based techniques that elicit desirable dog behaviors. 227 pages.
Marley and Me by
The heartwarming and unforgettable story of a family in the making and the
wondrously neurotic dog who taught them what really matters in life. 291 pages.
Natural Cats by
Although the cat has lived side by side with humans for thousands of years, it has retained much of its wild nature. We are attracted to this aspect of our feline companions, to their sensuality, independence and self-sufficiency. Natural Cats is for readers who love what is cat-like about their cats. 127 pages.
A street cat named Bob : and how he saved my life by
James was living on the streets of London when he found an injured cat. Bob changed his life. 279 pages.
Travels with Casey by
Casey is a moody lab who accompanies his insecure human on a cross-country trip to learn about American's relationships with dogs. This book is a mix of travelogue and memoir. 341 pages.
A Wolf Called Romeo by
An Alaskan wolf named Romeo returned again and again to interact with people and dogs of Juneau. This book is part memoir and gives a look into wolf mystique, lore, science and history. 267 pages.
The Man Who Listens to Horses by
Monty Roberts is a real-life horse whisperer. Roberts has acquired an unprecedented understanding of nonverbal communication, an understanding that applies to human relationships as well. 258 pages.
The Future of Animal Farming by
Does animal welfare have a place in sustainable farming, or do the demands of a rising human population and the threat of climate change mean that the interests of animals must be put aside? Can we improve the way we keep animals and still feed the world - or is it a choice between ethics and economics? The aim of this book is to challenge the "them-and-us" thinking that sets the interests of humans and farm animals against each other and to show that to be really "sustainable," farming needs to include, not ignore, animal welfare. The authors of this remarkable book come from a diversity of backgrounds: industry, animal welfare organizations, academic institutions, and practical farming. They are united in arguing that farm animals matter and that sustainable farming must have animal welfare at its ethical core, along with the production of healthy, affordable food and care for the environment.
Sex in the sea : our intimate connection with sex-changing fish, romantic lobsters, kinky squid, and other salty erotica of the deep by
Forget the Kama Sutra. When it comes to inventive sex acts, just look to the sea. There we find the elaborate mating rituals of armored lobsters; giant right whales engaging in a lively threesome whilst holding their breath; full moon sex parties of groupers and daily mating blitzes by blueheaded wrasse. With humor and knowledge, the author presents interesting insgihts. 278 pages.
The Soul of an Octopus: a surprising exploration into the wonder of consciousness by
Sy Montgomery explores the emotional and physical world of the octopus--a surprisingly complex, intelligent, and spirited creature--and the remarkable connections it makes with humans. 245 pages.
Whelks to Whales by
Newly revised and updated in 2010 with additional photographs and up-to-date names, this full-colour field guide to the marine life of coastal British Columbia, Alaska, Washington, Oregon and northern California is perfect for divers, boaters and beachcombers. It is a ready reference to more than 400 of the most common species, the fascinating local sponges, jellyfish, crabs, shrimp, barnacles, clams, snails, seals, fish, whales, sea algae and hundreds of other living things that can be observed and identified without being disturbed. The book is arranged for quick identification with colour-coded sections, full-colour photographs and comprehensive but concise information on size, range, habitat and facts of interest about each species. A glossary, checklist, reading list and full index are included.