Service Animals Books

Wildlife photographer Ulrich provides a treasure trove of detail for any interested in wildlife photography: his own amazing wildlife portraits are accompanied by descriptions of how he obtained the shots and the equipment used to gain them. From his work in Glacier Park and overseas to his techniques in gaining animal portraits, Once Upon a Frame is packed with vivid, enjoyable images and insights for both beginning and advanced wildlife photographers.

In Once Upon A Frame, photographer Tom Ulrich provides a compendium of stunningly beautiful, full color photographs of the wildlife found in Glacier, Montana. He draws upon his expertise as a former biology teacher to write a coherent and complementary text giving his gorgeous photographs a proper context for the benefit of his readers. Once Upon A Frame is a superbly presented, highly recommended, visual tour-de-force that will engage and fascinate naturalists, environmentalists, wildlife devotees, and outdoor enthusiasts.

Tom Ulrich presents wonderful images of wildlife around the world. Paired with the photos are amusing anecdotes and his recollections of the photographic event. This is a great book to share with your favorite wildlife lover - from child to adult. Easy to pick up again and again to re-experience a jolt of serenity and communion with nature.

This book is a must read for those who are yearning to improve themselves by taking a look at the realities of their choices.

Why not open your mind to new thoughts? What do you have to lose?

The book will let you explore a new realm of understanding by telling you about the hidden truths of the food world, among other things.

Popick's theology may be flawed, but then again, this is not a book about heaven but about salvaging what little bit of paradise is left here on earth. He expresses so many of the concerns I have held about eating meat ever since I was a child and my parents insisted I eat that hamburger that was, a few days earlier, my cow in the pasture. He also addresses the trauma many junior high students experience the first time they have to cut up animal as a "learning experience" in biology class. I still remember how I dreaded that required lab when I was in school.

I have been a vegan for 12 years and when I went that route, I was warned I would lose my hair and die within a year. I feel better now than I ever have. Don't believe the garbage the meat industry is telling you. Animals do suffer tremendously so you can have a burger, and you don't need that bloody meat to survive.

Just buy the book. But you can get it a lot faster by going directly to his Web site, jeffpopick.com.

If anyone fancies themselves a "spiritual" "caring" and "compassionate" person who cares about the earth, but still eats meat : read this book!

If anyone out there wonders why all their spiritual seeking is fruitless and why humanity suffers continually and can never seem to evolve beyond frustration and chaos -- but you still eat meat: read this book!

If anyone is serious about doing all they can for their own health and the health of our environment, but still eats meat: read this book!

Jeff Popick weaves all the reasons that meat is devastating our planet, bodies, relationships, souls and connection to God into one digestible presentation. This book will challenge every root of hypocrisy holding you back from stepping forward into a bright and clean new world, and away from the suffering, violence and denial that has ruined paradise for us all.

I first noticed this book on the shelves of my local ABC (Adventist Book Centre)store. Since I love animals, I decided to pick it up. After reading the back I was a little worried because it was written long before my time. I am glad that I picked it up, and am eager to read the others (there are 12 vol. in the Living Forest Serries). Sam Cambell's style of writing puts you right in the heart of the story. I was actually sad when the book was finished. It is amazing the way he describes the surrondings and best of all the actions of the animals. He is a true animal lover. Highly recomended for all ages, young and old!

I read and reread Sam Campbell's books when I was a kid. It didn't hurt my imaginings that my name is also Giny. These books keep me in stitches and I appreciate that there is no dumbing down, yet they can be read by kids. Its a great way to push the envelope on developing readers' vocabulary and comprehension skills and even better for reading to kids who think they might be outgrowing such a thing but could use a little subtle help with the book. I love Sam Campbell and his books. My greatest fear is that I will research his legacy and find that the Sanctuary is now a strip mall.

All of the Sam Campbell books are classics that are great for young people to read. All the books are based on the amazing life of Sam Campell and all his creatures. They are funny easy to read and very very entertaining.

Rascal is a cute raccoon, that has the ability to teach your children good moral values, while they enjoy his antics at Devil's Den State Park. Your children are sure to enjoy this book, either reading it for themselves or having Mom and Dad read it to them. Then they can have the fun of coloring Rascal to personalize their own book. I have personally sent these to all of my nieces and nephews and give them as birthday gifts to young children. I guarantee you won't be disappointed

I like this children's book because it uses fantasy (which appeals to a child's imagination) to bring up very real issues. The book is very readable. Each chapter is a different episode in Rascal's life, and can easily be read as a bedtime story-one chapter each night. Or a child with basic reading skills can sit down and read the book alone. If you are looking for a book that will keep the interest of a child you care for, and will teach morality in a Biblical and fun way, this is the book for you!

This is a fascinating and useful account of man's philosophic and religious mindsets toward the animal world, and rides the tide of the animal rights movement, with a history of same since the resurgence of activism in the sixties onward. A good companion to Singer's Animal Liberation, the book shares with it what I would consider an excessively solicitous attitude toward Darwinism, although the latter provides indirectly the characteristically openended injunction to see the continuum of man and animal brethren. In fact, how account for the evolution of this emergentist trend in history toward the post-carnivorous human? This apart, the splendid portrait in detail of the confusion over man-animal relations fills the void in one's awareness of this issue, and one senses the onset of a one-way valve here: there is no going back. The last excuses for the passage have fallen away in an age of scientific genetics and nutritional research. The man in the business devouring the flesh of animals is a morbid spectacle of an extinct 'species', goodbye to all that.

This is a fascinating book. It traces the whole history of the relationship between humans and animals and the development of the movement in recent decades to protect animals. Philosophers have led the current revival of interest in animal rights. In Europe the issue has gone further and a mass of new legislation has been passed in recent years to protect animals. If animals can suffer why should they not have rights? But why does Europe lead the US on this? Why is America being left behind? Are Americans less rational or less compassionate? Ryder addresses these issues (which are rarely addressed elsewhere). This is one of the main reasons I find the book invaluable. He also gives a wealth of scientific evidence to support the case for better treatment and respect for animals. I really think that Ryder's voice is worth listening to - after all, he gave to Peter Singer the idea of 'speciesism' and provided much of the material that Singer used in his classic Animal Liberation way back in 1975.

I almost didn't buy this book because I was put off by it's cover. It just looked outdated.
But I own just about everything written about animal rights so I picked it up to add to my library.
It has turned out to be one of my favorite books because it's beautifully written with excellent logic.
If you have ever had difficulty explaining your position on an animal rights issue, to a non-animal person, read this book.
And then read it again.
A perfect blend of logic, ethics and moral behavior.

I purchased B.Rollin's book to help me write an animal rights paper for my Business Law class. I found myself totally engrossed in the book. It was wonderfully written, and had so much information that writing my paper was a breeze. But I recommend this book for anyone who is an animal lover and disagrees with product testing on animals. It will definately open your eyes.

Let this be the year that you start changing the lives of animals. There are 52 weeks in a year and this book provides 52 ways that help all animals-- one week at a time. With each card, you'll find a new way to better the life of an animal- whether it's as simple as taking a lonely "backyard dog" for a walk or as rewarding as creating a new list of foods for your local cafeteria and giving the menu a "veganizing" facelift. Improving the environment is also a large part of the animal rights fight and you'll soon find ways to accomplish that as well.

Now, when you're sitting at home on the weekends with nothing to do, take a look at your Animal Rights Weekend Warrior and select the card that fits your schedule. When it comes to helping animals, there is no project too big or too small.

52 suggestions to help out the other feeling beings on the planet.So I got these cards and they make the traditional Tarot seem so out of date..I no longer need to wonder whats going to happen ..I can make it happen with these suggestions .Perfect for just dipping into ..no experience neccessary to act and make life more valuable by valuing the animals.Great

This book is a "must read" for those who consider their pet a close friend or family member.

The book is an easy read, and I found myself 3/4 of the way through it the first night. Not only is the topic interesting, but the writing skill is commendable -- it is written with a nice balance of active/passive voice.

It explained to me, in easy layman terms, the physiological benefits of pet companionship. It also explains why we psycologically find pet 'ownership' so satisfying.

Other books have explored this human-pet relationship through pictures -- "Guys and Dogs", "Woman's Best Friend", "New York Dogs" and they have done a fine job with the pictures.

The authors of "Between Pets and People" have now given us the words and facts to explain our feelings for our pets, And through the facts and explanations emerges a legitimacy for the pet-people relationship that didn't exist before. As you read the book you discover as much about yourself as you do about animal companionship.

This book belongs on your bookshelf!

I would like to revise my original book review on this book.

This book is outstanding and I would highly recommend it for EVERY dog owner and POTENTIAL dog owner.

In addition to discussing the reasons why people choose pets, as well as discussing traits of pets themselves, the authors address other very important topics. Some of the topics discussed are: euthanasia; dog bites -- causes, statistics, solutions; strays -- how to identify them from wandering but owned dogs, and the health problems strays pose; dog packs -- how they operate and the dangers of packs. The authors included a table, The Urban Stray Dog, which is helpful in identifying the difference between an 'Owned Dog' and an 'Unowned Dog.' Also addressed are the diseases that dogs and pets can pass on to humans, their occurrence, and solutions to these disease threats. Not left out are issues such as dealing with people who have too many pets -- and how this type of multiple ownership causes problem for other urban dwellers; the traits of these multiple pet owners are also discussed. Dog laws are also discussed as are poop scoop laws.

The back of the book lists books and articles that the reader might find helpful under various topics discussed in the book; also listed are resource to be found on the internet on topics such as Pets in Therapy, Pet Information, Animal Behavior, Animal Care, Pet Loss, and Veterinary Education and Professional Services.

The book discussed other companion animals as well, but as a dog owner, I tended to focus my review on those issues relevant to me. I do not mean to bias you against the book by excluding mention of other companion animals addressed in the book. This book is probably one of the most comprehensive books I have read about companion animals and the issues surrounding them.

This book covers issues not dealt with in any other book I have read -- yet knowledge of these issues is necessary for being a responsible pet owner. No matter what your pet, you ought to give this book a read. It is a very easy and interesting read, the balance between active and passive voice tends to draw you into the context and makes it hard to put down. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

This book is a GREAT aide to have for the dreaded F&E exam. Best advice, get this book well in advanced prior to your exam and start studying. Plus, there are NCLEX style questions included that are VERY helpful too.I did VERY well on this exam and I give this study guide a thumbs up.

Everyone knows that F&E/ Acid Base Balance is one of the hardest chapters in Nursing School. This book helped me pass the test. If you are in Nursing School you need this book. It is very helpful for the test.

The International Handbook of Animal Abuse and Cruelty signals an important new and compelling discussion to improve our understanding of abusive behavior toward animals. For many years, Dr. Ascione has brought critical attention to the link between animal maltreatment and family violence. In this new work, Dr. Ascione and his contributors to this far-reaching multi-national review significantly expand the inquiry especially in regard to clinical insights.

As a clinical faculty at the Graduate School of Social Work, at the University of Denver, I teach courses in both the inclusion of animals to support therapeutic and human health efforts, as well as in forensic social work practice models. An important element of that curriculum requires understanding and recognizing animal abuse and we have been waiting for such a well-supported and foundational review as found in this book. We certainly will be including this volume into our graduate students required readings.

The academic value of this book is unquestionable, but it is the clinical focus of the book that will inspire and improve the accuracy of the professional clinician. In my work as a forensic social worker, I am responsible for making public safety decisions requiring performing risk and violence assessment on many high-risk individuals. This book will be an invaluable resource, as it provides, a clinical overview of factors associated with animals abuse encountered as considerations in the assessment and intervention of individuals engaging in sexual, physical and emotional abusive behavior.

One of the most compelling theories that seems to emerge out of this important work is the relevance of animals, their care and our relational capacity with them as a measure of human health. By careful examination of Dr. Ascione's book, we begin to understand the human-animal bond and it's potential consequences. Healthy connection with animals can be used to enhance protective factors that can build resilience against the risk factors many young people face. This may include the role animal's play in the normative developmental factors in children and the powerful effect animal cruelty may have on the early onset and progression of disruptive behavior disorders.

The contributions to this book examine these dynamic factors from multiple perspectives. Although each contributor's chapter is well supported and highly informative, I was especially appreciative of the inclusion of Andrea Beetz chapter, as the issues of sexually abusive behavior toward animals have long needed discussion and attention as well as Dr. Gary Patronik's illumination of the serious problem and curious human behaviors associated with animal hoarding.

Diagnostic and clinical theory, sociological perspective, research agendas, law enforcement approaches, policy and legislative considerations are explored in this astounding compilation. Of special note, multicultural perspectives are provided allowing for strong certainty that the issue of animal abuse and cruelty is a shared concern and not just as a unique measure to our families and communities.

Once again Dr. Ascione has given his time and talent to bring understanding to this complex topic and provide a voice to those who cannot speak for themselves.

Posted on behalf of Marie Belew Wheatley
President & Chief Executive Officer
American Humane Association
Since the late 1800s, the link between animal cruelty and other violence in society has been presumed and discussed (including at the 1894 American Humane Association annual convention), but until recent decades very little empirical research existed to lend scientific validity to the notion. In this new international handbook, Dr. Ascione presents a lineup of respected authors from many scientific disciplines studying animal abuse and from professional fields addressing the connection between animal welfare and child and family well-being. In addition to presenting a historical analysis of animal welfare issues and their impact on human welfare issues, the handbook reviews important emerging research and explores practical applications for prevention, intervention and treatment. This body of work demonstrates the great progress that is being made in systematically studying these connections, and informs the research agenda for scholars in human-animal studies.