Animal Thought

Noted science writer Virginia Morell explores the frontiers of research on animal cognition and emotion, offering a surprising and moving exploration into the hearts and minds of wild and domesticated animals.

A Fire Upon the Deep is the big, breakout book that fulfills the promise of Vinge's career to date: a gripping tale of galactic war told on a cosmic scale. Thousands of years hence, many races inhabit a universe where a mind's potential is determined by its location in space, from superintelligent entities in the Transcend, to the limited minds of the Unthinking Depths, where only simple creatures and technology can function.

After thousands of years searching, humans stand on the verge of first contact with an alien race. There are two human groups: the Qeng Ho, a culture of free traders, and the Emergents, a ruthless society based on the technological enslavement of minds. The group that opens trade with the aliens will reap unimaginable riches.

Ten years have passed on Tines World, where Ravna Bergnsdot and a number of human children ended up after a disaster that nearly obliterated humankind throughout the galaxy. Ravna and the pack animals for which the planet is named have survived a war, and Ravna has saved more than one hundred children who were in cold-sleep aboard the vessel that brought them. While there is peace among the Tines, there are those among them - and among the humans - who seek power. And no matter the cost, these malcontents are determined to overturn the fledgling civilization....

If you have spent any part of your life with a dog, you may have found certain questions popping, unbidden, into your mind: Is my dog living a fulfilled life? Is my dog a good dog? Does my dog love me? Addressing these questions compels you to confront not just your dog's life but yours as well—to think about what fulfillment, and meaning, in life really is. In The Word of Dog, philosopher Mark Rowlands explores these questions and suggests that in dogs we can see hints—faint, shrouded, but discernible—of what a better way of living might look like.

Shirley MacLaine has found a perfect love in the furry bundle of irresistible canine charms that is Terry. With her winning terrier ways and an endless wellspring of love with no strings attached, Terry has succeeded in doing what no one before her ever has: slowing Shirley's peripatetic travels, shifting the actress/author's global axis to hearth and home.

The series contains beautifully written and illustrated stories about life's challenges, gently woven within the tales of Henry the lovable hedgehog and his forest friends. From happy cheekiness and fun stories to those that handle life's sensitivities and ethical issues in an uplifting and inspiring way. Tales to be read to younger children who will grow into reading them alone. They will become much loved family treasures, satisfying for all ages. A must have series for thinking, caring and socially concerned families, who want to raise their children to value others and help build a ...

More nonstop action in the sequel to Z. Rex! Thirteen-year-old Adam Adlar used to have a normal life. Then his father created the most advanced video-game technology ever, and scientists stole this technology to create dinosaurs with a human's ability to learn...and a beast's ability to kill. Now hyper-evolved species of raptors battle in clans for supremacy on a deserted island where the only law is survival, and it's up to Adam to make sure the raptors don't get to the next level.

Understanding the human mind and how it relates to the world of experience has challenged scientists and philosophers for centuries. How do we even begin to think about ‘minds’ that are not human? That is the question explored in this ground-breaking book. Award-winning science writer Philip Ball argues that in order to understand our own minds and imagine those of others, we need to move on from considering the human mind as a standard against which all others should be measured.

The 35 stories in this collection will improve the quantity and quality of your child's sleep; improve your child's mood; help your child get to know sounds, words, and language, and develop early literacy skills; spark your child’s imagination and stimulate curiosity; help your child’s brain, social skills, and communication skills to develop; build confidence and self-esteem; and much more.

Kayla is the only daughter of Samuel Clement, an overprotective father, an engineer, and the most powerful man in charge of the Central Pacific Railroad. Soon both coasts of America will be linked by tracks, and the landscape of the frontier will change forever. During a critical stage of the railroad's push over the Sierra Nevada mountains of California, Kayla manages to charm her father into allowing her along to the front lines. Kayla longs for respite from life in Sacramento among the State's well to do elite. But soon after Kayla and Samuel arrive, a violent and dangerous labor strike ...

Edna the very first chicken is hatching her very first eggs! With long, sharp teeth and claws, one of her chicks, Sinclair, is an unusual chicken. But when Gorgosaurus threatens his family, Sinclair might just prove to be the best chicken ever. Heartfelt and humorous, this delightful book celebrates dinosaurs, chickens, the importance of family, and the joy of accepting who we are.

¿Se ha preguntado alguna vez por el elemento mágico del aire? ¿Ha pensado en trabajar con algo tan invisible como un elemento que ni siquiera puede sostener? ¿Se ha preguntado alguna vez por su tótem, cómo llegar a su guía espiritual o cómo recorrer el mundo astral? Con este libro como punto de partida, puede finalmente comenzar a descubrir la verdad sobre el aire y los muchos secretos y regalos que ha estado esperando para darle toda su vida.

Join some cuddly puppies for a collection of sayings from the Buddha. The verses, taken from the Dhammapada, were written centuries ago, but today, they offer insight for all of life's basic struggles. Meditate along with the verses to gain a greater understanding of you, your life, and your purpose. Find the meaning of truth in these verses and how to find it in the world around you. Let your inner Zen puppy guide you to enlightenment.

The book is about Fluffy, a duck who thought she couldn't swim even though she lived and played in a meadow next to a pond. She spent little time with her mother, Mother Duck, and spent most of her happy play time with her friend Frog. Fluffy grew older and had three ducklings. One day, as she strolled in the meadow, she was full of worry that her three ducklings were getting older and needed to be taught to swim.

By being able to receive downloaded messages from wild and domestic animals, Shawndra translates their messages for us. These animals have shared powerful messages of unity, connection and purpose, and steps that each of us are able to take to deepen the connection, find more meaning in our lives, and become the humans that the animals know we can be. You'll hear messages from 12 different animals on what they want us to know in order to live a more profoundly amazing life.

"The Rottie Who Thought He Was Santa Claus" is a heartwarming and hilariously festive children's story about Rocky, a lovable Rottweiler who truly believes he's Santa Claus! Every Christmas, Rocky dons his bright red Santa suit, hops on his magical sleigh, and takes to the skies, led by an unlikely team of twelve cats dressed as reindeer.

Can Freddy learn how to tell his friends and family how he feels? Freddy is a clever but anxious little fox. He’s nervous about what friends and family will think of him if he speaks up and shares his ideas. Cheer on Freddy’s successes as he learns to keep trying.

Meet Popsy, the shy new chick in the neighborcoop, in this new funny animal farm book for kids! Another wonderful adventure on Critter Creek Farm, where Git Yet the goat, MerryLyn the chicken, and Don Key Hotey the donkey meet a new friend and show her who she really is! Popsy, the new chick, is really, really shy...so shy she has convinced herself she's a bat.

When Jordan finds a pretty jet-black cat on the way home from school, he notices something odd - the cat is panting and wagging its tail, just like a dog! Jordan wants a pet more than anything, so he takes the cat home, hoping that his mom and dad will let him keep it.