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Lydia (Aja Naomi King) and Henry (Jason Butler Harner)’s dinner guests (Madeline Brewer and William Jackson Harper) are about to arrive when Henry’s spontaneous marriage proposal threatens to burn the evening to a crisp. Wine bottles and years of unspoken tensions are uncorked, and before the evening is through, Lydia must confront her long-held fears and feelings if she’s going to commit to a future with Henry.

BY GEORGE ORWELL

Dive into the fascinating world of dinosaurs with Mighty Animals, a captivating book crafted specifically for young readers. With short, engaging chapters that spark curiosity and wonder, this book is designed to keep children enthralled as they learn about these magnificent creatures. (Summary by Guero)

This is a collection of ghost stories in which the antagonists are various animals. Divided up into chapters of ghost sightings by each group of animals, you will hear of hauntings by dogs, cats, birds, jungle animals, etc. (Summary by Allyson Hester)

Dive into a captivating collection of tales about an array of fascinating animals, expertly curated by Andrew Lang. This anthology brings together enchanting stories from various sources, each brimming with adventure and life. - Summary by Elsie Selwyn

Edited by Andrew Lang, this book is an anthology of interesting stories about a wide variety of diffferent animals collected from numerous sources. - Summary by Elsie Selwyn

A hero is an individual of unusual gifts and achievements. Whether it be man or animal, this definition applies; and it is the histories of such that appeal to the imagination and to the hearts of those who hear them.In this volume every one of the stories, though more or less composite, is founded on the actual life of a veritable animal hero. The most composite is the White Reindeer. This story I wrote by Utrovand in Norway during the summer of 1900, while the Reindeer herds grazed in sight on the near uplands.The Lynx is founded on some of my own early experiences in the backwoods.It is ...

Explore the fascinating and sometimes controversial world of animal cloning—from the first cloned sheep to today’s efforts to revive extinct species. This six-part series dives into the science, ethics, business, and future of cloning, offering a thought-provoking look at how we're reshaping nature. For more engaging podcasts, visit https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Click here to browse handpicked Amazon finds inspired by this podcast series! https://amzn.to/43tvQNa

Limited time offer: Get Audible Premium Plus for $0.99 a month for the first 3 months : https://amzn.to/4n2ZmiDor Buy the book on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3KUb1D6 Free (0.00$) for 30 Days Amazon Prime Trial - https://amzn.to/4pkR87ZFree (0.00$) for 6 - Months Amazon Prime Trial for Young Adults Only - https://amzn.to/4pjJMBGUnlimited AMAZON MUSIC only @ 11.99$ - https://amzn.to/3I7FpZRWhat happens when ill-treated farm animals gang up to throw out their lazy, corrupt, and power-drunk rulers? Animal Farm is born.As humans get ousted from Manor Farm and animals take control, their utopian ...

A. O. Stafford, an African American educator and folklorist, wrote this collection of African and African Diaspora folktales for students in elementary school. By combining African and Diaspora stories together in a single collection, Stafford sought to demonstrate the storytelling continuity between African cultures and African American culture in the United States. The stories are all fables about animals, and many of them are trickster stories featuring the trickster rabbit and also stories about the trickster jackal. There are also "just-so" stories explaining the world of nature, such as ...

Published in 1892, this pioneering book presents early philosophical and ethical arguments for the compassionate treatment of animals and critiques prevailing attitudes of cruelty and exploitation. Henry Salt's insights laid the groundwork for the modern animal rights movement, inspiring generations of advocates and contributing to the growing awareness and understanding of animal welfare issues. This early treatise remains a significant and enduring contribution to the ongoing discourse surrounding the moral considerations of human-animal relations. - Summary by Jeffrey Stumpf

In the book, Salt argues against the idea of speciesism, though the term was not coined for another 76 years.The book also argues against vivisection, misuse of horses and wild animals, hunting and fishing, and the fur trade, and in favor of vegetarianism.It is widely considered to be the first explicit treatment of the concept of animal rights. - Summary by Angus Taylor and James Hyslop

""Once I started this incomparable story, I couldn't put it down, and I cannot get it out of my mind—nor will I ever. The message of what can be accomplished by training through affection and joy will thrill all animal lovers."" —Betty White A captivating true story of loyalty, friendship...

George Orwell

This book is written by a man who loved to be around animals & birds, treating them as his friends. Published articles by him had people of his time believing him to be a wildlife showman. Once passed his ashes were scattered on Croydon Mountain near his home, which event is commemorated on a local monument inscribed: Here were scattered the ashes of Ernest Harold Baynes, lover of animals and men, and loved of them. - Summary by adr6090

Welcome to V.Z. & Animal’s Angle—where culture gets a close-up. From heavy riffs to cinematic twists, football pitches to philosophical hits, we tackle the music, movies, and media that shape how we see the world.Hosted by V.Z. and Animal, each episode explores the art and meaning behind the things we love: legendary albums, cult TV shows, iconic characters, and the stories that move us. Whether we’re dissecting Ghost’s latest sonic shift, spotlighting a Star Trek moral paradox, or analyzing how film and soccer reflect society—we bring thoughtful insight with a personal edge.🎬 ...

For nearly five years I have wanted to write something about the surrealist painter Emil Bafdescu: about his paintings, one of which hangs in a little restaurant in Melbourne, and about his disappearance, which is still a mystery. But this is probably not going to be the book I imagined. Nothing has quite worked out the way I planned.

Dive deep into the world of sharks, the most fascinating and misunderstood marine animals on the planet, in this stunning new edition of The Shark Handbook, written by Shark Week expert, Dr. Greg Skomal.

Historias dramatizadas en audio para ni?os de todas las edades. Este volume contiene interesantes historias sobre animales. (Dramatized audio stories for children of all ages. This volume contains interesting stories about animales.)

Hannah “Kitten Lady” Shaw and professional cat photographer Andrew Marttila journey to thirty countries to bring you hundreds of photos and stories of cats from every corner of the world. Wife and husband team Hannah Shaw and Andrew Marttila have made cats their lives' work: they rescue and...