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Dolphins and Children with Autism Communicate the Same Way
by Jean Charles Genet
Researcher and autism survivor Jean Genet believes that dolphins and children with autism communicate in much the same way. Genet believes that the reason a child with autism cannot maintain a presence in (our) reality is due the fact that the brain of a child with autism loses the ability to ground to its physical body. This grounding stabilizes the different frequencies the brain uses to maintain a mental, physical, and emotional connection to our reality. Once the brain loses this grounding it starts running out of control into what Genet terms as hyper-drive. In this hyper-drive state the brain of the child with autism starts processing at what could only be described as super genius levels. In its conscious state the human brain vibrates between 13 and 30 cycles per second of brain wave energy. In hyper-drive the brain can vibrate at levels well above a 100,000 cycles per second. The only other mammal that can vibrate at this level of consciousness is the Dolphin. Dolphins and humans are very much alike. Dolphins in their presence form have been around about 45 million years. In our presence physical form as humans we have been around about 50,000 years. But we humans have a dolphin’s skeletal and organ structure, and the same cerebral form. A dolphin has the semblance of a thumb and fingers in each of its pectoral fins that allows it to move left or right in the water. The dolphin has the visages of hip bones when it walked upright on land much like a human. We humans are born with a soft spot on the top of our head that is the blow hole that the dolphin breathes through. We humans vibrate between 13 and 30 cycles per second of brain wave energy in our conscious state. A dolphin can move into hyper-drive and vibrate over 250,000 cycles per second of brain wave energy in their conscious state. We humans can send our energy out six to eight inches from our body. A dolphin can send their energy out over two miles in a 360ŗ circle and everything inside that circle comes back into the dolphin’s mind as a three dimensional holographic form. While in hyper-drive the dolphin and the child with autism communicate through what is known as thought transference. In this state the dolphin and the child with autism can literally read the energy that is being generated by the thoughts of the person/dolphin in front of them and respond immediately. The child with autism doesn’t really need the parents language to communicate. Actually the process of speaking can slow down the ability to communicate through thought transference. Genet’s research has developed Cranial Dynamics™ a computer generated technology that enhances the brain’s ability to repair itself and ground to its physical body. Once this grounding occurs then the brain can make a proper connection to its mental, physical, and emotional software and begin the process of developing speech. The question arises, “Once grounded to the physical body can the child with autism have both speech and the ability to communicate through thought transference?” Genet’s answer to this question is, “Yes” says Genet. “Children with autism who are able to ground back to their physical body can display the ability to communicate through thought transference. You only have to look in the child’s eyes to know that s/he has already received your thoughts and have acted out a response.”
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Do Dolphins Really Smile? (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) $13.55 FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Shows curious young readers all the dolphin basics, especially about the ways they communicate with each other, as well as new information scientists are finding out about these fascinating creatures. |
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Do Whales Have Belly Buttons?: Questions and Answers about Whales and Dolphins $0.99 Provides answers to such questions about various species of whales and dolphins as “Do all whales have teeth?”, “How long do most whales live?”, “Why do dolphins whistle?”, and “Can dolphins save humans?” |
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Dolphin $6.95 The book tells the tale of a young male dolphin who is woken from his dreams by the cries of a female in distress. He discovers that she is caught in coral and is being menaced by a white shark. With the help of the other dolphins, a blue whale, and a school of hungry parrot-fish, the female is rescued. Leaving the furious shark, the dolphins celebrate her escape.Throughout the story and following it are fascinating facts about the lives of dolphins and their marine cousins. Also included is a game page that will delight young naturalists.This wonderful nature book with its inviting illustrations is both fun and educational, and children will want to own all the books in the series. |
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Dolphin Chronicles $19 Of all the mammals on earth, none has inspired our affection as much as the dolphin. Fascinated by these creatures of myth, magic, and history, we have longed to penetrate the mystery that surrounds them and thrilled to the possibility of communicating with a species other than our own. In 1988 a group of researchers began a revolutionary experiment: they borrowed a pair of wild dolphins from the sea, studied them in captivity, and then set them free to continue studying the animals in their home waters. This is the extraordinary story of that project, an ongoing adventure shared by a daring team of humans and two very special dolphins that has built a bridge between disparate worlds and very different creatures. Now, Carol J. Howard, a researcher and primary member of the team invites you along on the coast-to-coast odyssey that began when two Atlantic bottlenose dolphins were captured in Tampa Bay, Florida, and transported to Long Marine Laboratory in Santa Cruz, California. Touching, enlightening, and ultimately inspiring, it’s a story filled with drama, humor, and heartbreak – one that offers breathtaking possibilities and poses crucial questions for anyone who cares about the future of the dolphins … and of the planet itself. |
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Dolphin Family Fountain (L) $13500 BA1150: We’ve captured the natural grace and beauty of Dolphins as they leap from the waves in an expression of exuberance. A maginificent addition to any watery setting! The Dolphin Family Fountain features a Verdigris (green-grey) patina finish. Details: -Dimensions: 80 H -Fountain -Verdigris finish About Brass Baron and Lost Wax Casting The Brass Baron specializes in the design and production of brass fountains and sculptures that create excitement and elegance in all indoor and outdoor settings. The incredible detail inherent in our sculptures is created as each piece is cast in brass by the Lost Wax method, one at a time, ensuring exceptionally fine detail and lasting beauty. Our pieces are designed to convey feelings of sentiment, magic and amusement, and delight a discriminating clientele who appreciate craftsmanship 100 years behind the times… The exceptional detail inherent in our sculptures is created as each piece is cast by the cire perdue, or lost wax method, dating back to ancient Egypt and refined in Rome and later Paris. After a mold is created from an original sculpture, wax is poured into the mold, and after hardening and removing the mold, all the details are perfected. The wax impression is encased inside and out with refined clay. Once the clay sets, the wax impression is fired in a kiln; the wax melts out of the clay mold, and is lost. The void created by the melted wax in the clay mold is then filled with molten brass, which is identical to the wax impression it replaced. The clay mold surrounding and inside the sculpture is delicately removed, revealing the cast sculpture, which is subsequently finished by buffing, polishing and patinizing to give the piece its final verdigris (green-grey) or bronze lustre. This labor intensive method of lost wax casting produces unique sculptures with exceptionally fine detail of lasting durability, and which are aesthetically warm and ruggedly handsome. Each piece is cast and assembled by our art |
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Dolphins $1.99 Tall and small, cuddly and fierce, some truly amazing animals from all over the world are the subjects of this fascinating series. Readers will learn all about the habits and habitats of an amazing range of creatures. Filled with valuable information and stunning photographs, these books are the perfect choice for anyone looking to learn more about a favorite animal. |
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Dolphins $26 Manufactured by Gareth Stevens Publishing,Hardcover,Series: All about Wild Animals Series, English-language edition,Pub by Gareth Stevens Publishing |
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Double Dolphin Fountain (L) $7900 BA1141: We’ve captured the natural grace and beauty of Dolphins as they leap from the waves in an expression of exuberance. A maginificent addition to any watery setting! The Double Dolphin Fountain features a Verdigris (green-grey) patina finish. Details: -Dimensions: 60 H -Fountain -Verdigris finish About Brass Baron and Lost Wax Casting The Brass Baron specializes in the design and production of brass fountains and sculptures that create excitement and elegance in all indoor and outdoor settings. The incredible detail inherent in our sculptures is created as each piece is cast in brass by the Lost Wax method, one at a time, ensuring exceptionally fine detail and lasting beauty. Our pieces are designed to convey feelings of sentiment, magic and amusement, and delight a discriminating clientele who appreciate craftsmanship 100 years behind the times… The exceptional detail inherent in our sculptures is created as each piece is cast by the cire perdue, or lost wax method, dating back to ancient Egypt and refined in Rome and later Paris. After a mold is created from an original sculpture, wax is poured into the mold, and after hardening and removing the mold, all the details are perfected. The wax impression is encased inside and out with refined clay. Once the clay sets, the wax impression is fired in a kiln; the wax melts out of the clay mold, and is lost. The void created by the melted wax in the clay mold is then filled with molten brass, which is identical to the wax impression it replaced. The clay mold surrounding and inside the sculpture is delicately removed, revealing the cast sculpture, which is subsequently finished by buffing, polishing and patinizing to give the piece its final verdigris (green-grey) or bronze lustre. This labor intensive method of lost wax casting produces unique sculptures with exceptionally fine detail of lasting durability, and which are aesthetically warm and ruggedly handsome. Each piece is cast and assembled by our ar |
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Football for Dummies $0.99 Meet the greatest players, coaches, and teams of all time The fun and easy way to tackle football basics and enjoy America’s most popular sport Love to play — or just watch — football? Want to know more about the game? Howie Long gives you up-to-the-minute information on all the rules, regs, positions, plays, and penalties, as well as the newest stadium technologies, the latest teams and players, and the must-do experiences of pro football. It’s the ultimate fan’s guide! Follow the game at home or in the stadium Understand offensive and defensive strategies Train and gear up for a game Join a fantasy football league Get your kids involved in football Praise for Football For Dummies “Howie’s book has got it all!”— Jimmy Johnson, former head coach, Miami Dolphins “[Howie's] knowledge and insight into the game of football ring through loud and clear!”— Boomer Esiason, former All-Star quarterback and NFL commentator |
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I Believe I Can Fly: The Amazing Life of Aaron Stephenson $15.41 This book is to celebrate the amazing life of Aaron Stephenson. Aaron was born with an extremely rare syndrome but defied the odds to lead a full and active childhood.Diagnosed with a muscle wasting condition at 7 years old, he ignored all the doctors and lived his life to the full. Aaron didn’t just meet life head on, but wrestled it to the ground and beat it into submission.He was the one who made sure we went to swim with the dolphins every year. Aaron enjoyed, a wide range of sports, including rock climbing and canoeing. He jetted off to Lourdes a couple of times, loved Disney World and we even went to Lapland to meet Father Christmas where he lives. “Limited” was just not a word that sprang to mind when you thought about Aaron. Aaron did more, and touched the lives and hearts of more people in 14 years than most people could possibly hope to in 90 years. As Aaron’s Daddy said to me afterwards, and I have quoted in the book “the only thing worse than losing Aaron would be never to had him in the first place”. Peaceful now and swimming with his beloved dolphins for ever, our angel, the brightest star; Aaron. We love you! |
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I Wonder Why Lemons Taste Sour and Other Questions About Senses $12.95 Covering all of the essential facts about human and animal senses, from why a cut hurts to how dolphins communicate, this new title in the popular I Wonder Why series provides real-life answers to the questions that young readers ask about the senses. With its bright and attractive mixture of realistic and cartoon illustrations and funny but informative text, I Wonder Why Lemons Taste Sour has the perfect formula for enjoyable learning. |
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Jackass Box Set $29.99 Strikingly similar to the lingering stench of an abused port-a-potty left to bake in the hot summer sun, it’s the sorry excuse for a television show that simply refuses to give up the ghost. This four-disc DVD box set is about as definitive as it’s ever gonna get. Volumes 1-3 are crammed full of all the absurd and random nonsense that comprised the questionable genetic makeup of the Jackass television series – courtesy of its stars Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, Chris Pontius, Steve-O, Wee Man, Ryan Dunn, Dave England, Preston Lacy, and Ehren McGhehey – and captivated the whimsical minds of television critics everywhere. There’s also over five hours of never-before-released footage on DVD, an obligatory bonus disc containing a large chunk of the collateral damage left behind in the wake of Jackass, and a full-color 48-page book filled with further behind-the-scenes inanities. And no, that ringing noise you hear is not the soothing tones of cash registers. It is, in fact, the heraldic signaling of the coming apocalypse. So grab a drink, pull on a diaper, and wet yourself silly in front of the TV for a few hours, because there really is no sense in saving dolphins or rocking the vote when the end of the world is nigh. |
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Journal Of A Residence Among The Negroes In The West Indies $15.55 Purchase of this book includes free trial access to www.million-books.com where you can read more than a million books for free.This is an OCR edition with typos.Excerpt from book:THE DOLPHIN. 13 gold wherever they caught the sun ; while the blood which, as long as he remained in the sea, continued to spout in great quantities, forced its way upwards through the water like a wreath of crimson smoke, and then dispersed itself in separate globules among the spray. From the great loss of blood his colours soon became paler; but when he was at length safely landed on deck, and beating himself to death against the flooring, agony renewed all the lustre of his tints: his fins were still green and his body golden, except his back, which was olive, shot with bright deep blue; his head and belly became silvery, and the spots with which the latter was mottled, changed with incessant rapidity, from deep olive to the most beautiful azure. Gradually his brilliant tints disappeared ; they were succeeded by one uniform shade of slate colour, and when he was quite dead he exhibited nothing but dirty brown and dull dead white. As soon as all was over with him, the first thing done was to convert one of his fins into the resemblance of a flying-fish, for the purpose of decoying other dolphins ; and the second, to order some of the present gentleman to be got ready for dinner. He measured above four feet and a half. December 14. At noon to-day we found ourselves in the latitude of Jamaica. We were promised the sight of Antigua on Sunday next, but that is now quite out of the question. We made but eight miles in the whole of yesterday ; and as Jamaica is still at the distance of eighteen hundred miles, at this rate of proceeding we may expect to reach it about eight months hence. The sky this evening presented us with quite a new phenomenon, a rose- coloured moon: she is to be at her full to-morrow; and this afternoon, about half-past four, she rose like a disk |
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Journal Of A Residence Among The Negroes In The West Indies $18.52 Purchase of this book includes free trial access to www.million-books.com where you can read more than a million books for free.This is an OCR edition with typos.Excerpt from book:THE DOLPHIN. 13 gold wherever they caught the sun ; while the blood which, as long as he remained in the sea, continued to spout in great quantities, forced its way upwards through the water like a wreath of crimson smoke, and then dispersed itself in separate globules among the spray. From the great loss of blood his colours soon became paler; but when he was at length safely landed on deck, and beating himself to death against the flooring, agony renewed all the lustre of his tints: his fins were still green and his body golden, except his back, which was olive, shot with bright deep blue; his head and belly became silvery, and the spots with which the latter was mottled, changed with incessant rapidity, from deep olive to the most beautiful azure. Gradually his brilliant tints disappeared ; they were succeeded by one uniform shade of slate colour, and when he was quite dead he exhibited nothing but dirty brown and dull dead white. As soon as all was over with him, the first thing done was to convert one of his fins into the resemblance of a flying-fish, for the purpose of decoying other dolphins ; and the second, to order some of the present gentleman to be got ready for dinner. He measured above four feet and a half. December 14. At noon to-day we found ourselves in the latitude of Jamaica. We were promised the sight of Antigua on Sunday next, but that is now quite out of the question. We made but eight miles in the whole of yesterday ; and as Jamaica is still at the distance of eighteen hundred miles, at this rate of proceeding we may expect to reach it about eight months hence. The sky this evening presented us with quite a new phenomenon, a rose- coloured moon: she is to be at her full to-morrow; and this afternoon, about half-past four, she rose like a disk |
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Kids Give 116047 Sydney Scandal Adventure Book $18.9 Another Karito Kids Adventure Sydney Scandal stars Piper Whelan an 11-year-old who loves surfing and volunteers as a junior lifeguard. Piper teaches her friends and family about how they can help the environment which leads to her nickname of ?Greeenie.apos;apos; When sea creatures start washing up on shore and some scary pirates are involved Piper realizes itapos;s up to her to solve the mystery and save the whales and dolphins!A This hardbound 136 page book includes a full-color section from Piperapos;s journal all about her native Australia! World Collection Books Adventure mystery book (hardbound 136 pages) written by an Award-winning author Colorful photographical journal at the end of the books with factual aspects of each country Multi-culturalism woven into plot lines Reading level upper elementaryInteractive Every item comes with a special code that allows each child to activate their donation online at karitokids.com. On-line games and activities at karitokids.com designed to engage kids and encourage their continued involvement with giving and learning.KidsGive to Kids 3% of the retail price helps another child and purchasers decide how. Through a partnership with Plan USA children can choose between special projects to help other kids with food home school or health. |
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Lifes Story-One That Hasnt Been Told $22.98 What does modern DNA research now prove about the theory that simple cells evolved into all life on earth? Simply that evolution is impossible. So why is this information being kept from the general public? Should Darwin’s theories still be taught as facts in our educational institutions?In a wildlife program unlike any other seen before, you will journey to discover the story of life itself. This program examines the long held beliefs that have been the foundation of the whole understanding of natural selection for more than 150 years.How much can animals change? Why do so many species depend upon one another to survive? Where does instinct and intelligence come from? And what do the designs of creatures alive today reveal about their history?Learn about the abilities of parrot fish and dolphins, the habits of ostriches and wildebeest, and the skills and instincts of cheetahs, giraffes and lions.Filmed and researched over a five-year period in more than ten different countries, Life’s Story explores all these issues and many more in on the most visually stunning and informative wildlife productions available today. |
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Living by Water $10.67 From her saltwater home near the shores of Puget Sound, novelist and essayist Brenda Peterson explores the tidal pull of the mist-shrouded Pacific Northwest. In Living by Water, Peterson first described for readers nature’s lightning revelation . . . the simple rhythms of water. As she observes seals, whales, and seabirds; watches the changing tides and weather, she notes how the natural world shapes the lives and spirits of the inhabitants — animal and human — of her chosen home.Her meditations, which range from a portrait of craggy, longtime environmentalist Joseph Meeker to a description of her love of dolphins, to a deadly comparison between Washington’s Green River and South America’s Amazon, all entreat the reader to recognize the need to heal the treaty broken between humans and their natural world.From Henry Thoreau’s reflections on Walden Pond to Annie Dillard’s journal of life at Tinker Creak, writers have found that water can shape a life and a philosophy. In that same tradition, Brenda Peterson writes, I’ve apprenticed myself to Puget Sound because I believe it will teach me more about living than what I’ve learned so far. Living by Water offers timeless wisdom that applies to all people in all places who long to awaken to what naturalist Thomas Berry has called the dream of the earth. |
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Miami Dolphins Charcoal First and Goal IV Hooded Sweatshirt $49.99 Simple but strong, this Miami Dolphins Charcoal First and Goal IV Hooded Sweatshirt definitely makes a statement about your Dolphins pride. This shirt features the teams vibrant color scheme and Dolphins wordmark and logo front and center for all to see. 80% Cotton and 20% Polyester fleece Classic fit for maximum comfort Front pouch to keep your hands nice and toasty Machine washable and easy to wear Officially licensed by the NFL |
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Miami Dolphins NFL Sunglass Visor Clip $14.99 Think of the number of pairs of sunglasses you have either sat on dropped on the ground or lost. The number is probably higher than you d care to admit. Sunglasses are expensive not to mention reading glasses or prescription glasses. This Miami Dolphins Square Sunglass Visor Clip can help you keep up with all your glasses keeping them safely within reach when not in use and displaying them in an attractive way. The sunglass holder has a clip on the back that can easily attach to pretty much anything in your car home or office. The front of the clip features a place to secure any style of glasses pens memos or credit cards. The face is also adorned with a team-colored Miami Dolphins logo to give your sunglasses something to smile about while they re hanging out. So stop sitting on your glasses losing them in the seats or having them fall out of your pocket when they re not on your head. Keep them in a place where they ll always be handy when you need them but will be safely out of the way when you don t. Oh yeah and put a little piece of team pride where you need it too. The Miami Dolphins Square Sunglass Visor Clip is an accessory that can take a problem and turn it into an opportunity to support your team while you take care of your stuff. Durable team logo visor clip. Features team logo decorated in team colors. Clip holds and protects sunglasses pens memos or credit cards. Officially licensed product. |
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Miami Dolphins Navy Touchback II Full Zip Hooded Sweatshirt $49.99 Team pride in all weather is what this Miami Dolphins Navy Touchback II Full Zip Hooded Sweatshirt is all about. Features full color screen print team graphic across back. Team logo screen print on left chest Convenient front pockets on either side of full zipper Hood with drawstrings for practicality and style 50% cotton/50% polyester blend fleece is machine washable and comfortable Officially licensed by the NFL |
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Minding Animals: Awareness, Emotions, and Heart $78.1 Thinking bees, ice-skating buffaloes, dreaming rats, happy foxes, ecstatic elephants, despondent dolphins–in Minding Animals, Marc Bekoff takes us on an exhilarating tour of the emotional and mental world of animals, where we meet creatures who do amazing things and whose lives are filledwith mysteries. Following in the footsteps of Konrad Lorenz and Niko Tinbergen, Bekoff has spent the last 30 years studying animals of every stripe–from coyotes in Wyoming to penguins in Antarctica. He draws on this vast experience, as well as on the observations of other naturalists, to offer readersfascinating stories of animal behavior, including grooming and gossip, self-medication, feeding patterns, dreaming, dominance, and mating behavior. Many of these stories are truly incredible–chimpanzees medicating themselves with herbal remedies, elephants clearly mourning a dead group member–butthis is not simply a catalog of amazing animal tales, for Bekoff also sheds light on many of the more serious issues surrounding animals. He offers a thought-provoking look at animal cognition, intelligence, and consciousness and he presents vivid examples of animal passions, highlighting the deepemotional lives of our animal kin. All this serves as background for his thoughtful conclusions about humility and animal protection and animal well-being, where he urges a new paradigm of respect, grace, compassion, and love for all animals. Marc Bekoff has gone deep into the minds, hearts, spirits, and souls of animals, giving him profound insight into their lives, and no small insight into ours. Minding Animals is an important contribution to our understanding of animal consciousness, a majorwork that will be a must read foranyone who loves nature. |
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Minding Animals: Awareness, Emotions, and Heart $0.99 Thinking bees, ice-skating buffaloes, dreaming rats, happy foxes, ecstatic elephants, despondent dolphins—in Minding Animals, Marc Bekoff takes us on an exhilarating tour of the emotional and mental world of animals, where we meet creatures who do amazing things and whose lives are filled with mysteries. Following in the footsteps of Konrad Lorenz and Niko Tinbergen, Bekoff has spent the last 30 years studying animals of every stripe—from coyotes in Wyoming to penguins in Antarctica. He draws on this vast experience, as well as on the observations of other naturalists, to offer readers fascinating stories of animal behavior, including grooming and gossip, self-medication, feeding patterns, dreaming, dominance, and mating behavior. Many of these stories are truly incredible—chimpanzees medicating themselves with herbal remedies, elephants clearly mourning a dead group member—but this is not simply a catalog of amazing animal tales, for Bekoff also sheds light on many of the more serious issues surrounding animals. He offers a thought-provoking look at animal cognition, intelligence, and consciousness and he presents vivid examples of animal passions, highlighting the deep emotional lives of our animal kin. All this serves as background for his thoughtful conclusions about humility and animal protection and animal well-being, where he urges a new paradigm of respect, grace, compassion, and love for all animals. Marc Bekoff has gone deep into the minds, hearts, spirits, and souls of animals, giving him profound insight into their lives, and no small insight into ours. Minding Animals is an important contribution to our understanding of animal consciousness, a major work that will be a must read for anyone who loves nature. |