Sixty-three animals have won the Dicken Medal the highest award for animal bravery. Their inspiring stories are told for the first time in one book The Animal Victoria Cross. Four types of animal have been honoured dogs horses pigeons & one cat. Simon the feline is credited with saving an entire ships crew. Canine breeds include Alsatians Terriers Collies & Spaniels. The majority of awards were related to war service & the conflicts include the Second World War Korea Iraq Yugoslavia & Afghanistan. The Al-Qaeda attack on the Twin Towers as well as the Blitz saw great courage exhibited by animals such as Rip the dog who saved many lives. In addition to British animals there are American Canadian Australian & Egyptian winners of this unique award. This delightful book will be treasured by animal lovers everywhere. It is ideal to dip into or read from cover to cover. ...

What constitutes animal welfare? With animals being used for companionship service research food fiber & by-products animal welfare is a topic of great interest & importance to society. As the worlds population continues to increase a major challenge for society is the maintenance of a strong & viable food system which is linked to the well-being & comfort of food animals. Animal Welfare in Animal Agriculture: Husbandry Stewardship & Sustainability in Animal Production explores the pressing issue of farm animal welfare in animal production systems in the United States & globally. A framework for open discussion on animal welfare this multidisciplinary book brings together the perspectives of 40 highly qualified & recognized experts in their respective fields. Fourteen chapters address a range of topics that

Includes:: ethics sociology food safety ecology feed resources biotechnology government regulations & sustainability as well as animal comfort health & contributions to society. The book also offers a historical perspective on the growth of animal agriculture from family farms to industrial animal agriculture--and the impact this has had on society. Illustrating the diversity of viewpoints the concept of animal welfare is defined from the perspectives of an ethicist & philosopher a research scientist a veterinarian an industrialist & an activist as well as from the perspective of sustainability & product quality. Written primarily for students but also highly relevant for professionals in varying fields of academia & industry this timely book reveals important insights into animal welfare & animal agriculture. Unique in its depth breadth & balance it underscores the need for dialogue on wide-ranging & often contentious issues related to animal production systems.

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The animal world has much to teach us. Some animals are experts at survival & adaptation some never get cancer some embody strength & courage while others exude playfulness. Animals remind us of the potential we can unfold but before we can learn from them we must must first be able to speak with them. ...

Theres nothing quite as fascinating as animals. There are animals in all imaginable shapes forms & colours with features that are nothing but incredible. For example did you know that according to experts whale songs always rhyme? Or that a chameleons tongue is twice the length of its body? Or that a cow gives nearly 200 000 glasses of milk in her lifetime? Or that most elephants weigh less than the tongue of a blue whale? Or that a rat can last longer without water than a camel can? Or that... Animalisticus Fantasticus" is filled with 600 amazing & true facts about animals." ...

If you know where to look theres magic everywhere! Lottie loves living at her uncles magic pet shop
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This is a series of beautifully designed entertaining & colourful dot to dot books for young children. All pictures can be completed using the numbers 1 to 10 so these books are suitable for children who are just beginning to count & recognise numbers. It is a fun & rewarding way for children to practise important first skills such as number sequencing number & colour recognition & pen control. ...

Being able to identify wild creatures in their natural environment adds an extra dimension to the enjoyment of being outdoors. This handy guide will help you spot quickly & accurately every species that you are likely to come across in the countryside & towns from hares & field mice to deer & badgers. You will find fascinating facts on how wild animals live where they breed what they feed on & plenty more. You'll soon be animal spotting with expert eyes. ...

Starting to identify & learn key concepts such as animals colours phonics & things that go is crucial for development. Builds knowledge of & encourages recognition of letters words numbers & images. The bright illustrations & simple words reinforce early learning concepts. ...

Kim Sheridan grew up with animals as her constant companions. Each time she faced the death of a beloved animal along with the pain came the same questions to which she could find no answers. Then mysterious things began to happen she couldn't explain which led her on an incredible journey to uncover the truth. Along with her own extraordinary experiences she compiled heartwarming & meaningful true stories of everyday people around the world & discovered compelling evidence that forever erased her own doubts about an afterlife for animals. This book provides enormous comfort & reassurance to anyone who has ever cherished an animal & food for thought for anyone who has ever questioned the place of these beloved creatures in the larger scheme of things both here on Earth & beyond. ...

Romans clearly loved their pets & gave them human names. The wealthiest kept gazelles & ibex on their estates as living lawn ornaments. At the same time they imported exotic animals from Africa & then slaughtered them in both gladiatorial combat & cold-blooded spectacle. Animals in Roman Life & Art explores animals in Roman iconography Roman knowledge
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- about various fauna & Roman use of animals for food clothing transport war entertainment religious ceremony & companionship. Arranged by species J.M.C Toynbees magisterial survey ranges from the exotic (the rhinoceros & hippopotamus) to the commonplace (dogs & cats). Toynbee concludes her study with a discussion of Roman beliefs about animalsin the afterlife where according to Virgil the herds will not fear the mighty lion" & "the timid deer will.. .drink beside the hounds"."

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