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Understanding Nature is a new kind of ecology textbook: a straightforward resource that teaches natural history and ecological content, and a way to instruct students that will nurture both Earth and self. While meeting the textbook guidelines set forth by the Ecological Society of America, Understanding Nature has a unique ecotherapy theme, using a historical framework to teach ecological theory to undergraduates.

Our ability to make meaningful connections with other animal species and their ability to return the favour is, perhaps, never more beautiful than the bond we have with dogs. This book explores what every dog owner knows – that a dog is never just a dog. They are our companions, best friends...

In Animal Speak, an original audio companion to his landmark book of the same title, Andrews presents an in-depth workshop to help you tap the power of the animal spirits in your own life.

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Slot machines are a mainstay of the casino world, offering players a chance to win big while enjoying the thrill of the game. However, not all slots are created equal, and one essential aspect that sets them apart is volatility. Understanding slot machine volatility is a crucial element for making smarter bets and maximizing your gaming experience. In this guide, we'll delve into the concept of volatility and how it can impact your slot machine gameplay.What Is Slot Machine Volatility?Slot machine volatility, also known as variance, refers to the level of risk associated with a particular slot...

Our dogs mean the world to us and as owners we do our best to make sure they feel happy and loved, whilst also keeping them in line when needed. But wouldn’t it be so much easier if we spoke the same language and could ask what they were thinking or feeling? In his latest book, top dog trainer, Graeme Hall, reveals the secrets to understanding what your furry companion is trying to say and how they see the world. Drawing on 15 years of experience training over 5,000 dogs, and backed up with scientific evidence, he tackles all the tricky questions you’ve ever wanted to ask.

What is animal welfare? This concise and accessible guide is for anyone who is interested in animals and who has wondered how we can assess their welfare scientifically. It defines animal welfare as "health and animals having what they want", a definition that can be easily understood by scientists and non-scientists alike, expresses in simple words what underlies many existing definitions, and shows what evidence we need to collect to improve animal welfare in practice. Above all, it puts the animal's own point of view at the heart of an assessment of its welfare.

What is it like to be a dog? A bat? Or a dolphin? To find out, neuroscientist Gregory Berns and his team began with a radical step: they taught dogs to go into an MRI scanner - completely awake. They discovered what makes dogs individuals with varying capacities for self-control, different value systems, and a complex understanding of human speech. And dogs were just the beginning. In What It's Like to Be a Dog, Berns explores the fascinating inner lives of wild animals from dolphins and sea lions to the extinct Tasmanian tiger.

I'm your host Michelle Waldo. In this podcast, I share my journey of tuning into my own Inner Guidance to deepen my understanding of my horse, my riding, and myself. I talk about how I’ve learned to do this and how you can do it too – whether you’re a rider in any discipline, a competitive show equestrian, or you’re looking to understand your horse and yourself in a new and deeper way. As part of this podcast, I’ll share my own personal journey and day to day stories as a horse owner, rider, and equestrian competitor - as well as talk to others about their journeys.