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Anthony Bourke and John Rendall
A Lion Called Christian: The True Story of the Remarkable Bond between Two Friends and a Lion
978-0-7679-3230-1 | $21.95 |
Broadway | HC
In 2008, an extraordinary two-minute film clip appeared on YouTube and immediately became an international phenomenon. It captures the moving reunion of two young men and their pet lion Christian, after they had left him in Africa with Born Free’s George Adamson to introduce him into his rightful home in the wild. This book tells the whole story.
Jennifer A. Coscia
The Holistic Cat: A Complete Guide to Wellness for a Healthier, Happier Cat
978-1-55643-766-3 | $16.95 |
North Atlantic | TR
Written in an accessible and engaging style for both seasoned cat lovers and first-time owners, The Holistic Cat focuses on disease prevention and provides specific tips for raising a cat in a healthy, safe environment. Author Jennifer Coscia draws on her many years of experience as a nutritional consultant and as the owner of an animal rescue adoption organization to cover a range of topics from nutrition to household hazards.
Stephen Rinella
American Buffalo: In Search of a Lost Icon
978-0-385-52168-0 | $24.95 |
Spiegel & Grau | HC
American Buffalo is a narrative tale of Stephen Rinella’s improbable and dangerous buffalo-hunting adventure. But beyond that, it is the story of the many ways in which the buffalo has shaped our national identity. Rinella’s erudition and exuberance, combined with his gift for storytelling, make him the perfect guide for a book that combines outdoor adventure with a quirky blend of facts and observations.
Michael Sims
In the Womb: Animals
978-1-4262-0175-2 | $26.00 |
National Geographic | HC | April
In the Womb: Animals follows the developmental path of three different mammals utilizing some of the most amazing technology available. This incredible journey was first chronicled for the critically acclaimed National Geographic Channel special of the same name, where 3-D and 4-D ultrasound was used on animals for the first time on television. |
Bruce Barcott
The Last Flight of the Scarlet Macaw: One Woman's Fight to Save the World's Most Beautiful Bird
978-0-8129-7313-6 | $15.00 |
Random House | TR
Caring for orphaned animals at her own zoo in Belize, Sharon Matola became one of Central America’s greatest wildlife defenders. And when outside forces conspired with the local government to build a dam that would flood the nesting ground of the only scarlet macaws in Belize, Matola was drawn into the fight of her life.
978-1-59017-318-3 | $14.95 |
NYRB | TR
After losing their only son to WWII, the Anscas have time for little else besides attempting to rebuild their lives. Least of all, their mongrel dog Niki, pregnant with her first litter. Then, when Mr. Ancsa is swept up in a political crackdown and disappears without a trace, Mrs. Ancsa and Niki have only each other. Five years of absence, silence, fear, and the constant struggle to survive.
John Lloyd and John Mitchinson
The Book of Animal Ignorance: Everything You Think You Know Is Wrong
978-0-307-39493-4 | $19.95 |
Harmony | HC
Fast on the heels of The Book of General Ignorance comes this one, a fun, fact-filled bestiary that is sure to delight animal lovers everywhere. Arranged alphabetically from aardvark to worm, here are a hundred of the most interesting members of the animal kingdom explained, dissected, and illustrated, with the trademark wit and wisdom of John Lloyd and John Mitchinson.
Sharon Sakson
Paws and Effect: The Healing Power of Dogs
978-0-385-52856-6 | $14.95 |
Spiegel & Grau | TR | June
Dogs have always been our friends and changed our lives for the better. But they may save our lives as well. Seamlessly weaving scientific research with compelling narrative, Paws & Effect tells incredibly moving stories of beloved pets who have supported their people through periods of ill health and other crises—with miraculous results.
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