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Return of the Mother Acclaimed scholar and teacher Andrew Harvey unearths the sacred feminine in major world faiths and passionately calls on us to follow this path for an authentic and empowering relationship with the divine. In this book, he discusses manifestations of the Divine Mother or feminine principle in Hindu, Sufi, Buddhist, and Christian teachings. He believes the next 20 years will determine the fate of life on Earth and that "a new spiritual age is potentially dawning for humankind...in which the divine could be present intimately, normally, consciously, in all things and activities...through the grace of the Mother." Recommended for those with eclectic spiritual and environmental interests. Vivisection or Science?: In this book, a leading Italian medical researcher concludes, after he spent yearspractising animal experimentation and vivisection, that the traditional reliance on these techniques is scientifically misplaced." "He documents with a wealth of detail precisely how the scientific anti-vivisection movement has constructed a rational case, as opposed to a sentimental or ethical argument...A condemnation of the use of animals in scientific experiments...also presents a range of alternative practices. Vivisection or Science? (English) The Deliverance of Dancing Bears For the kids around age 5 to 9. A contemporary fable about a dancing bear, whose dreams of freedom keep her spirit alive despite the pain and degradation of her existence. Into this setting comes a noble-minded peasant who liberates the bear and reminds onlookers that the dignity of all living creatures must be respected. Prisoned Chickens, Poisoned Eggs: An Inside Look at the Modern Poultry Industry: Davis builds a chilling account of a morally handicapped industry driven over the edge. The techniques and attitudes that produce suffering in chickens and disease in humans are carefully examined. Quotes from poultry workers and executives lay bare a world of pain and deception where compassion is punished and greed exalted. Prisoned Chickens Poisoned Eggs: An inside Look at the Modern Poultry Industry Beyond Beef: The Rise and Fall of the Cattle Culture A brilliant and devastating examination and indictment of the cattle culture that has come to shape, and warp, our world. Rifkin shows how the love affair with beef has led to increased hunger, disease, and environmental devastation. This persuasive book should be an urgent warning to everyone who cares about the fate of the earth. Read the reviews. Animal Experimentation; Cruelty or Science? For grades 6 and older and adult....offers a wealth of information both pro and con experimentation. See for yourself how research is conducted and what the results are. The author advises readers to "Think. Then make up your own mind.' Animal experimentation is a matter of life and death, regardless of what position one takes. The better informed individuals are about the issues, the more rational and logical their actions will be." Hot Zone: A Terrifying True Story The true story of how a deadly virus (Ebola) from the central African rain forest suddenly appears in a Washington, D.C., animal test lab. In a matter of days, 90% of the primates exposed to the virus are dead, and secret government forces are mobilized to stop the spread of this exotic "hot" virus. . . . more then a litany of quirky tidbits; Fernyndez-Armesto charts how the evolution of human culture is directly connected to the way food is obtained. At the heart of this engrossing book are what Fernandez-Armesto calls the eight great revolutions in the world history of food: the origins of cooking, which set humankind on a course apart from other species; the ritualization of eating, which brought magic and meaning into people's relationship with what they ate; the inception of herding and the invention of agriculture, perhaps the two greatest revolutions of all; the rise of inequality; which made food an indicator of rank and led to the development of haute cuisine; the long-range trade in food, which, practically alone, broke down cultural barriers; the ecological exchanges, which revolutionized the global distribution of plants and livestock; and, finally, the industrialization and globalization of food. Near a Thousand Tables: A History of Food Rattling the Cage: Toward Legal Rights for Animals If in Doubt, Blame the Aliens!: A New Scientific Analysis of UFO Sightings, Alleged Alien Abductions, Animal Mutilations and Crop Circles Attempt to explain those strange Animal Mutilations that still remain a mystery, in addition to some other strange happenings. A who-dun-it for the curious mind. Druid Animal Oracle: Working with the Sacred Animals of the Druid Tradition Like the Native Americans, the ancient Celts saw the animal world as a source of great power and influence. The book's beautifully illustrated cards, fascinating background information and easy-to-follow instructions make it a simple and highly effective system for self-development and self-awareness. The cards are beautifully illustrated, with symbolism which allows the reader to quickly attune with them. They have been modeled after the Native American Medicine Cards. The accompanying book contains not only the animal symbolism as relates to the cards, but cross-references to Celtic myth and legend. For the Wild Places: Profiles in Conservation .. profiles five of the unsung heroes of Conservation biology - scientists who have dedicated their lives to studying and saving endangered species and habitats. By Janet Trowbridge Bohlen: Foreword by Al Gore Jr. Earthmind: Communicating with the Living World of GAIA A new copy is not available from Barnes & Noble.com at this time. A few used copies are still available.

Drawing the Line: Science and the Case for Animal Rights Wise's accounts of animals' mental abilities are fascinating and thought-provoking. The author believes that "when mental abilities add up to 'practical autonomy,' they are sufficient to entitle any being to basic legal rights." It's an argument that potentially challenges our religious, philosophical, and legal foundations, pushing us to reconsider what it means to be human, and whether it's the unique quality we think it is. Alex and Friends: Animal Talk, Animal Thinking Describes methods used by scientists to study how the brains of birds and other animals work and to determine whether animals can truly communicate verbally. Slaughterhouse: The Shocking Story of Greed, Neglect and Inhumane Treatment inside The U.S. Meat Industry "Whether you eat meat or not -- if you care about humans or animals -- this book is a must read."..."not pleasant reading. It exposes corruption and sadism in slaughterhouses so severe that everyone should be aware of what is going on behind slaughterhouse walls. It is far worse than you can possibly imagine...ghastly stuff, all illegal, and all business as usual every day at slaughterhouses. Find out the truth behind what we're paying for. Read this book."...."The most eye opening book I have ever read! This should be mandatory reading in every school! "...."This book is very insightful to tell the tale of the very horrifying treatment animals receive before being put to death. I will never eat meat again after hearing what really goes on." " Don't you want to know what is really going on in this country? Animal Scam: The Beastly Abuse of Human Rights The author is the founder of "Putting People First", a nonprofit organization that promotes human rights and animal welfare and opposes animal rights extremism. Her book is an expose (critical) of the animal rights movement, especially the more violent activist groups. According to the author, the animal rightists are dangerous and try to gain support by presenting false evidence. She attempts to dissect the animal rights agenda to show its inconsistencies in logic and reason, it also explains the consequences its radical ideas have had - and will have - on science, health (she lists the benefits derived from animal research), our economy, food, and other aspects of life we take for granted. Marquardt believes the struggle for animal-human egalitarianism has turned into misanthropy and poses a threat to the fundamental political, ethical, and religious values that Americans cherish. You may disagree with the author. (If you do, write a rebuttal and send it to us. If it's good, we'll post it here. EB, Ages Past) Vanishing Feast National Geographic and Time magazines have recently featured articles on the importance of biodiversity and the danger of plant and animal extinction. According to one source, no less than one-quarter of the world's 250,000 plant species could disappear in the next fifty years. Is God a Vegetarian?: Christianity, Vegetarianism, and Animal Rights An insightful account of Biblical ethics combined with an accessible argument for vegetarianism. Rather than mining scripture for proof texts, he searches for "directional markers" that serve as "flexible guidelines" for Christians looking to make moral decisions about animal rights and vegetarianism. His argument against cruelty to animals is not grounded in an abstract set of rights but in a narrative account that depicts a God intimately related to the whole of creation. Not set simply on proving that Jesus was a vegetarian, Young describes a peaceable kingdom where harmonious relations among creatures is more consistent with the Hebrew understanding of God than is a world marked by violence. Slaughter of Terrified Beasts: A Biblical Basis for the Humane Treatment of Animals A new copy is not available from Barnes & Noble.com at this time. There are only 4 used copies of this title available. Creation Spirituality: Liberating Gifts for the Peoples of the Earth A prophetic manifesto for the preservation of the planet and a bold presentation of awe-inspired spirituality. Fox addresses issues of worldwide significance and shows how people of all nations can learn from each other and unite in reverence for our planet and its people. A Reader's Catalog Selection of the 40,000+ best books in print. Naked Ape In his brilliant study, Desmond Morris reminds us that man is related to the apes—is in fact, the greatest primate of all. With knowledge gleaned from primate ethnology, zoologist Morris examines sex, child-rearing, exploratory habits, fighting, feeding, and much more to establish our surprising bonds to the animal kingdom and add substance to the discussion that has provoked controversy and debate the world over. ...detects intimate links between the slaughter of animals and violence directed against women. The author "compares myths about meat-eating with myths about manliness; and explores the literary, scientific, and social connections between meat-eating, male dominance, and war. A Reader's Catalog Selection of the 40,000+ best books in print....makes a major contribution to the debate on animal rights. The Sexual Politics of Meat: A Feminist-Vegetarian Critical Theory (Anniversary) Lady of the Beasts: The Goddess & Her Sacred Animals Is there anybody out there? The odds, say Peter Ward and Don Brownlee, are probably more remote than you think. Earth, they contend, is simply too special, the result of myriad physical conditions missing from most of the universe, with just enough time and other circumstances to let complicated life arise. Insightful, well-written, and at the cutting edge of modern scientific investigation, "Rare Earth" will fascinate anyone interested in the possibility of life elsewhere in the Universe, and offers a fresh perspective on life at home which, if the authors are right, is even more precious than we may ever have imagined. Hardcover, 368pp Rare Earth: Why Complex Life Is Uncommon in the Universe Animals, children, orphans, prisoners, soldiers, and the insane were all vulnerable to the power and authority of modern science in a predatory, industrial age. The book shines in tracing the extent to which campaigns against human experimentation were conducted by groups primarily concerned for animal welfare. . . . Lederer's extracts from the animal-anti-vivisection campaigners' writings are illuminating. Ironically, they make this book essential reading, not just for those who are concerned with human rights and experimentation, but for those on all sides of the arguments about animal experimentation. (This book also shows that animal-rights activists do care about humans too, maybe more so than others. Maybe it's because we believe all life is important. - EB, Ages Past) Subjected to Science: Human Experimentation in America before the Second World War Rare and Out of Print Books Click here to search for used and old books.

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