Search Results: Non-Human/Companion Animals from The Unskoolbookshop

Communication Arts, 1990. Book. Very Good. **PLEASE READ: THIS IS A VHS VIDEO.** VHS video in original plastic case..

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Vintage Books, 1987. Book. Very Good. Pb. pgs slightly yellowing..

Indianapolis, IN, U.S.A.: Howell Book House, 1992. Book. Very Good Minus. Pb. very minor wear. Greyhounds are used to being with humans and generally make wonderful companion animals ("pets"). Written by the director of Make Peace with Animals, a group that has as one of its missions, greyhound rescue and placement, this book tells prospective adopters everything they need to know to make adoption a success. In addition to practical information, such as care and feeding, readers learn about the activities and competitions that are solely for ex-racers and their companion humans..

Capitol Publishing Co., Inc., 1958. Book. Poor+. Soft cover. Fifth Printing. B000QAD3OE Former library copy with usual library markings, including card pocket on back endpaper. Cover edges are worn and ragged. There is an approximately one inch tear to front hinge. A few pgs have small, light stains. A useable copy..

U.S.A.: Tree of Life Publications, 1990. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 0930852273 A nice, sturdy, unmarked copy..

Random House, 1968. Book. Good. Hb. some edgewear, slight stains, and small dents on covers; one pg has small stain. nice, tight copy. Geared for children and heavily illustrated with black-and-white photographs, this book explains how seals have changed through the ages from land to sea animals; how they live together in herds; how they find food; care for their young; travel several thousand miles, and end up back where they started; and how humans have, for centuries, murdered seals for their fur..

Mosby Inc, 1994. Book. Very Good Minus. Very Large Hardcover. Second Edition. 0723419213 Some bumping to 2 cover corners. Previous owner's gift note on endpaper. A very nice, sturdy, unmarked copy. NOT a former library book..

1997. Book. Very Good. CD in original plastic case. Small, approximatley 1" surface scratch on case. CD plays excellently. "The original award winning (Mass. Council on the Arts Fellowship) musical encyclopedia of animals". From American Library Association's Booklist Magazine: "Instructive... thoroughly delightful, this collection of 26 ditties, one for each letter of the alphabet is a clever singing sampler of animals. The distinctive array of musical styles, instruments, and vocal treatments ... rhymed tunes ... beat and delivery imitate the physical characteristics of the spotlighted animal or suggest the nature of its environment, while the lyrics playfully educate...lighthearted descriptions...sophisticated vocabulary...constructive fun for lucky listeners.".

McGraw Hill, 1970. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Second Edition. Minimal cover wear. Publisher's stamp on inside front cover. Spine is tight; pgs are unmarked. Nice, sturdy copy..

Harper & Row, 1963. Ex-Library. Illus. by Kalmenoff, Matthew. Good. Hardcover. Stated First Edition. Ex-library copy with limited library markings. Some fading; a few small spots; and moderate corner wear to front cover. Spine is tight; pgs are unmarked..

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Morrow/Avon, 1991. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. New Revised Edition. Touch of cover wear. Nice, clean, tight, unmarked copy. Animals rights classic. From Cleveland Amory: ""This book is a must . . . not just for every animal lover but forevery civilized reader.".

Austin, TX, U.S.A.: Raintree Publishers, 1986. Ex-Library. Good Minus Ex-Library. Hardcover. Usual library distinctions, including strong, reinforced spine. Blank back endpaper has been removed, Extensive wear to corners & edges. Some light soiling to front cover..

Aldine Press, 1966. Book. Illus. by Berlin, Sven. Very Good Minus. Hb. Presumed First Edition. 2 corners of front cover are bent; a few small spots on pgs. Adapted from F.E. Zeuner's "History of Domesticated Animals". Fascinating book, but can you imagine a book entitled "The Woman that Changed the World"? See a problem here?? What does our language convey about how non-human animals are viewed and treated? Do you think the title of this book should be "Animals WHO Changed the World"?.

Julian Messner, 1978. Ex-Library. Illus. by D'Amato, Janet P. (illustrator). Good. Hardcover. Book Club (BCE/BOMC). Usual library markings, including protective, laminataed dust jacket. Very minimal wear to corners. Nice, clean, tight copy. This illustrated children's book discusses the ability of many different animals, including crabs, vultures, otters, elephants, and chimps to use tools, and the ability of a fewer number of species to make tools..

Orlando, Florida, U.S.A.: Raintree Pub, 1985. Book. Good Ex-Library. Hardcover. Usual library markings, including strong, reinforced spine. Blank back endpaper has been removed. Wear to cover corners & some rubbling & soiling to covers. Light marking on one pg, which does not obscure text. Spine is tight; pgs are otherwise unmarked..

Saint Paul, MN, U.S.A.: Paradigm Publishing, Incorporated, 1982. Ex-Library. Illus. by Roth-Evenson, Maarja (illustrator). Good. Hardcover. Revised Edition. Usual library markings, including reinforced binding. some wear to corners. Text, drawings, and photographs describe the characteristics of ten seashore animals. Included are the spotted sandpiper, clam, mussell, starfish, sea urchin, brown pelican, barnacle, periwinkle and dogwinkle crab, seagull, and horseshoe crab..

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Crossroad Publishing Company, 1991. Book. Very Good Minus. Soft cover. Moderate overall wear. Nice, clean, tight copy. Children generally recognize their connections to the four-legged inhabitants of our planet, but are talked out of their feelings by grown-ups urging them to not be ridiculous and eat their steak. This book, written by an internationally notable veterinarian and animal rights advocate, presents the often cold, hard facts about how non-humans are treated as objects, property...garbage, even. Here are the chapter titles: 1. Why Rights for Animals 2. THe Right to Life 3. The Right Not to Suffer 4. The Right to Humane Consideration 5. The Right to Freedom 6. The Rights of Pets 7. The Rights of Laboratory (Experimental) Animals 8. Animal Rights versus Human Interests 9. Animal Liberation --- Philosophy and Religion 10. For Parents and Teachers 11. People and Animals -- Ethical Concerns: A Personal View Appendix I: Toward a More Humane and Ecologically Harmonizing… Read More

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers, 1992. Book. Illus. by Hussey, Lorna (illustrator). Very Good. Hardcover. First American Edition. Very slight wear to backstrip. Nice condition. Geared for children ages 5 and under, this is a collection of stunning nature-oriented mazes..

U.S.A.: Southwest Natural History Assn, 1984. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 0961012625 Some light rubbing to cover. A tight, unmarked copy..

World Publishing Co., 1972. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Stated First Printing. Very minimal wear to corners. Nice copy in Brodart cover..