Animaux

Endstation Son Reus?

In vielen Ländern rund ums Mittelmeer und in Osteuropa haben sich Tierschützer zur Aufgabe gemacht, Streunerhunden und Hunden aus schlechter Haltung zu einem artgerechteren Leben zu verhelfen. Dazu zählt in erster Linie die Überzeugungsarbeit bei der örltichen Bevölkerung und bei der Politik, um einen tiergerechten Umgang mit den Haustieren zu erreichen. Natürlich werden auch in die …Lire la suite

FIDO - geboren unter der Sonne des Südens

Wer sich dazu entscheiden sollte, statt einen Hund vom Züchter einen ehemaligen Streunerhund in seine Familie aufzunehmen, der kann u.U. viel Überraschendes erleben. Streuner, dass sind die Obdachlosen unter den Haushunden. Sie haben sich meist zu eigenständigen und unabhängigen Hundepersönlichkeiten entwickelt, deren Verhalten oftmals wenig mit dem eines herkömmlichen Haushundes zu tun …Lire la suite

Travels With Casey

A moody Labrador and his insecure human take a funny, touching cross-country RV trip into the heart of America's relationship with dogs."I don't think my dog likes me very much," New York Times Magazine writer Benoit Denizet-Lewis confesses at the beginning of his journey with his nine-year-old Labrador-mix, Casey. Over the next four months, thirty-two states, and 13,000 miles in a rented motor…Lire la suite

Doghouse

In the third novel in the "entertaining" (Library Journal) Gin & Tonic mystery series, the stakes are raised when Ginny Mallard and Teddy Tonica stumble on an underground dog fighting ring with bloody consequences.Even though she's unlicensed as an investigator, the infamously nosy Ginny Mallard has begun to make a name for herself as an unofficial champion of the tongue-tied. When a mysterious…Lire la suite

Elephant Company

The Inspiring Story of an Unlikely Hero and the Animals Who Helped Him

The remarkable story of James Howard “Billy” Williams, whose uncanny rapport with the world’s largest land animals transformed him from a carefree young man into the charismatic war hero known as Elephant Bill Billy Williams came to colonial Burma in 1920, fresh from service in World War I, to a job as a “forest man” for a British teak company. Mesmerized by the …Lire la suite

Nature's Babies

 There are few things more endearing than baby animals, but their charm belies their struggle for survival. From frolicking foxes to boisterous bears, lounging lions to zealous zebras, Nature's Babies explores the lives of some of Nature's most engaging offspring and reveals the ingenious ways they cope with growing up.

A Wolf Called Romeo

A Wolf Called Romeo is the remarkable story of a wolf who returned again and again to interact with the people and dogs of Juneau, Alaska, living on the edges of their community, engaging in an improbable, awe-inspiring inter-species dance and bringing the wild into sharp focus. At first the people of Juneau were guarded, torn between caution and curiosity. But as Romeo began to tag along with …Lire la suite

A Wolf Called Romeo

No stranger to wildlife, Nick Jans had lived in Alaska for nearly thirty years. But when one evening at twilight a lone black wolf ambled into view not far from his doorstep, Nick would finally come to know this mystical species--up close as never before. A Wolf Called Romeo is the remarkable story of a wolf who returned again and again to interact with the people and dogs of Juneau, living …Lire la suite

Riding (Collins Need to Know?)

 This practical and accessible book is the ultimate guide to riding safely and confidently. Produced in association with the British Horse Society, this book will appeal to beginners of all ages, as well as more experienced riders who want to improve their horsemanship and expand their knowledge.

Our Woodland Birds

Britain has some of the most beautiful woodland in the world, with some of the most beautiful inhabitants. All year round, the trees in forests, copses and wastelands offer our feathered friends food, shelter and a place to congregate and show-off. Now, in this beautiful follow-up to Our Garden Birds and Our Songbirds, street artist Matt Sewell captures Britain's unique woodland life with his …Lire la suite