In my book Canines in the Classroom, I recommended several books that are of great value to those who would like to entertain little ones while imparting a humane message. The following works are sure to please little kids, of course, but parents will find them a …
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I am often asked to recommend a book that would work best for someone interested in learning about vegetarianism. Ten years ago, this was an easy question to answer, since there were so few at the time.
In my estimation, the two best all-purpose books about vegetarianism remain the Marcus and Robbins books discussed below. But many people are not so interested in …
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For those who share their lives with animal companions, the existence of a soul behind their enormous, plaintive eyes is a foregone conclusion. Of course they have souls—don’t they?
A recent article by Jennifer Green in the Ottawa Citizen takes square aim at elevating that premise, and as she gives readers …
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