The Slaughter of Farmed Animals: Practical Ways of Enhancing Animal Welfare (Cockram Michael)(Paperback)

The Slaughter of Farmed Animals: Practical Ways of Enhancing Animal Welfare (Cockram Michael)(Paperback)

From philosophical and ethical views on the slaughter of farmed livestock, to the intensely practical guidelines that need to be put in place to maximize animal welfare, this book provides a balance between evidence-based, scientific studies and down to earth practical advice. It is an important

Genetic Improvement of Farmed Animals (Simm Geoff)(Paperback)

Comprehensive, yet concise and approachable, Genetic Improvement of Farmed Animals provides a thorough grounding in the basic sciences underpinning current farmed animal breeding practice. Relating science to practical application, it covers all the major farmed animal species: cattle, sheep,

The Oxford Handbook of Animal Ethics (Beauchamp Tom L.)(Paperback)

Humans encounter and use animals in a stunning number of ways. The nature of these animals and the justifiability or unjustifiabilitly of human uses of them are the subject matter of this volume. Philosophers have long been intrigued by animal minds and vegetarianism, but only around the last

A Practical Approach to Animal Welfare Law: 2nd Edition (Sweeney Noel)(Paperback)

Historically, animal law has been a piecemeal legislative process of amendments and repeals. The slow progress of the legislation has finally resulted in the introduction of the two main criminal statutes affecting animals in the UK, the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991

Energy Medicine for Animals: The Bioenergetics of Animal Healing (Budd Diane)(Paperback)

A full-color, practical handbook on the bioenergetics of animal healing, with case studies to showcase the effects of vibrational medicine - 2020 Coalition of Visionary Resources Gold Award and Industry Choice and Peoples Choice Award - Reveals how to work with the energy fields, auras, and chakras

One Welfare: A Framework to Improve Animal Welfare and Human Wellbeing (Garca Pinillos Rebeca)(Paperback)

Contemporary and thought-provoking, this book provides a definition of the concept of One Welfare: the interconnection between animal welfare, human wellbeing and the environment. The book establishes a conceptual framework, in five sections, resulting from a three month global consultation on a

Olfaction in Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Nielsen Birte Lindstrom)(Paperback)

Evidence-based, yet entirely practical, this important new text builds upon the basics of neuroscience to describe the link between olfaction, animal behavior, and the importance of odors for animal welfare. Focusing on animals managed by humans and taking animal behavior as the starting point, the

Zoo Animals: Behaviour, Management, and Welfare (Hosey Geoff)(Paperback)

The keeping of zoo animals has become a central tool in the conservation of some of the world's most fascinating, yet threatened, species. But how do zoos operate on a day-to-day basis? What are the key problems they face in trying to feed, breed, and keep healthy the animals in their care? How can

Improving Animal Welfare: A Practical Approach (Grandin Temple)(Paperback)

Praise for previous editions: '(There) sometimes appear publications which are worthy of specific attention... (they) stimulate, instruct and present new concepts. Among such books belongs the reviewed book... we can only hope that this successful work gets to the hands of those in the field.'

Manage Your Pain - Practical and Positive Ways of Adapting to Chronic Pain (Nicholas Michael)(Paperback / softback)

Baby Animals (Poliza Michael)(Pevná vazba)

When I grow up, will I be the King of the Jungle...? Curious, playful, and clumsy: Michael Poliza’s irresistible photographs of baby animals are so adorable that it is hard to imagine these same creatures growing up into fierce hunters or nimble prey, battling it out for survival. This gift book

Sound Business (Treasure)(Paperback)

A fascinating practical guide to the use of sound in business, from performance-enhancing soundtracks to retail environments and office partitions. The world is full of sound - most of it unwanted and unplanned - which can change our moods, our behaviour and our performance. This book explains

The House of Brides (Cockram Jane)(Paperback)

Jane Cockram makes her thrilling debut with this page-turning tale of psychological suspense in which a young woman whose life is in tatters flees to the safety of a family estate in England, but instead of comfort finds chilling secrets and lies.Miranda's life and career has been a roller-coaster

Animal Wise - The Thoughts and Emotions of Animals (Morell Virginia)(Paperback / softback)

Mudpuddle Farm: Six Animal Adventures (Morpurgo Michael)(Paperback / softback)

A charming series of adventures for younger readers, featuring a family of all sorts of animals that live in the farmyard behind the tumble-down barn on Mudpuddle

Animal Languages - The secret conversations of the living world (Meijer Eva)(Paperback / softback)

A fascinating and philosophical exploration of animal intelligence and the way animals communicate with each other, and

Animal Eyes (Land Michael F.)(Paperback)

Animal Eyes provides a comparative account of all known types of eye in the animal kingdom, outlining their structure and function with an emphasis on the nature of the optical systems and the physical principles involved in image formation. A universal theme throughout the book is the evolution

Coming Through Slaughter (Ondaatje Michael)(Paperback)

Bringing to life the fabulous, colorful panorama of New Orleans in the first flush of the jazz era, this book tells the story of Buddy Bolden, the first of the great trumpet players--some say the originator of jazz--who was, in any case, the genius, the guiding spirit, and the king of that time and

Animal Nutrition: From Theory to Practice (Hynd Philip Ian)(Paperback)

Nutrition is the key driver of animal health, welfare and production. In agriculture, nutrition is crucial to meet increasing global demands for animal protein and consumers' demands for cheaper meat, milk and eggs and higher standards of animal welfare. For companion animals, good nutrition is

The Behavioural Biology of Chickens (Nicol Christina J.)(Paperback)

Chickens are by far the world's most widely farmed animal, kept for both meat and egg production. They are at the center of many debates regarding housing and production systems, causing significant interest in what lies behind chicken behavior. This accessible book covers sensory biology,

Care for Your Guinea Pigs (RSPCA)(Paperback / softback)

Published in association with the RSPCA, the UK's leading animal welfare charity, this practical family guide is full of expert advice on how to choose a guinea pig and how best to look after

A Guide to the Methdologies of Homeopathy (Watson Ian)(Paperback)

A concise and practical guide to the range of different ways of prescribing using homeopathy. Suitable for homeopathic students and practitioners at all levels, this revised edition has been updated with the addition of several new chapters. The material is illustrated with case histories

Animal Welfare (Appleby Michael C.)(Paperback)

Updated and revised, this bestselling textbook continues to provide a broad introduction to the key topics in the welfare of animals both large and small, farm and companion, and wild and zoo. It retains all of the popular features of the previous editions and covers key issues such as ethics,

Economics of the Welfare State (Barr Nicholas)(Paperback)

The sixth edition of this successful textbook discusses elements of the welfare system, including cash benefits, the health service and education. The text argues that the welfare state does not exist just to help the underprivileged, but also offers efficiencies in areas where the private markets