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Defiant Daughters Host LA Book Launch

March 18, 2013

(ACTIVISM) On Sunday, four writers met at The Last Bookstore in Los Angeles to discuss their newly published anthology, Defiant Daughters: 21 Women on Art, Activism, Animals, and The Sexual Politics of Meat. Building off the legacy of Carol J. Adams’ profound work The Sexual Politics of Meat: A Feminist-Vegetarian Critical Theory, the compassionate collection consists of 21 personal stories that shed light on their authors’ identities as writers, thinkers, feminists, as well as animal rights activists. Read on to learn more about the empowering anthology. — Global Animal

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Canine Angels: A Tribute To Service Dogs

November 23, 2012

(SERVICE DOGS) Assistance dogs are everyday heroes; saving human lives is just a day’s work for them. In her new book, Canine Angels, Marie-Claude Roy explores why service dogs, or “guardian angels” as she calls them, are so special and vital to the people they look after. People suffering with diabetes, epilepsy, mental illness, blindness, and other physical handicaps all tell stories of their wonderful four–legged saviors. Read on for a touching excerpt from this incredibly insightful book. — Global Animal

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Author Jonathan Safran Foer In Your Classroom

July 17, 2012

(BOOK REVIEW) Attention all high school, college students and educators. Farm Forward in collaboration with Jonathan Safran Foer, author of Eating Animals will conduct a virtual presentation of his book followed by a Q&A session in October. Embarking on a journey to the depths of the food industry, he explores rare small family farms, large factory farms, and the fishing industry. Foer reveals some of what you may already know about the industry, and a lot you didn’t. — Global Animal

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The Artist’s Uggie Writes Tale of Tails

May 6, 2012

(FAMOUS ANIMALS) Even though Uggie wasn’t nominated for an Academy Award this past award season, the scene-stealing star from The Artist is moving on to his next greatest feat: writing a memoir. After announcing his retirement earlier this year due to a neurological disorder, the 10-year-old pooch hopes to release Uggie: My Story by October. Read on to learn more about what to expect from this much-anticipated text. — Global Animal

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E-Books For Troubled Pets? Yes, Please

March 12, 2012

(BOOK REVIEW) Steve Dale, syndicated columnist, TV, radio, and podcast host, and a long-time animal advocate, answers these questions in his two new books, “Good Cat!” and “Good Dog!” Both ebooks are more than worth their $3 price tags—for the price of an iPad app you can start shaping up your pet’s attitude today. — Global Animal

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Pet Literature For The Holidays

November 22, 2011

(PET LOVERS) Dearest animal lovers, are you looking for a good book to curl up to this holiday season? We know you’d love to read a tale inspired by animals — cats and dogs, to bea precise. Cat and dog literature spanning across genres, from White Fang to The Cat in the Hat, entertain adults and children alike. Below the list goes on and on. So grab a warm cup of cocoa, your furry companion, and a delightful read from these suggestions. We’re sure it’ll ease the frosty winter blues. — Global Animal

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New Book Reveals True Nature Of Dogs

July 31, 2011

(DOGS / CULTURE) John Bradshaw’s new book “In Defence Of Dogs” reveals the true nature of dogs. Bradshaw argues that people tend to suppress a dog’s natural instinct to work through dog training. The book also discusses dog emotions and how well dogs truly understand people. — Global Animal

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The Elephant Whisperer: A Rogue Read

April 6, 2011

BOOK – They were a herd of violent rogue elephants destined to be shot. He was their last hope for survival. What happened next was extraordinary. Here’s the long excerpt from conservationist Lawrence Anthony’s moving memoir, The Elephant Whisperer…

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