Animal Minds

"Virtuous Heart: Twelve Buddhist Stories to Awaken and Inspire," offers a beautiful selection of ancient wisdom tales of the Buddha updated for our times. In these stories, Buddha is incarnated as the devoted elephant, the patient ox, the compassionate snake, the sorry sun, and more, to teach humans about devotion, kindness, honesty, loyalty, forgiveness, compassion, humility, and self-sacrifice. These beautiful stories appeal to the soft heart within each of us—the virtuous heart that radiates truth, beauty, love, and connection in its care for all beings on this fragile earth. *** "In ...

Tarot cards, a caravan, and mayhem. Rosalia Gomez known to her family and friends as Abuela Nana has decided it's time for a new adventure. Everything is set in motion. She has gone out and purchased her very own vintage caravan. The members of the Coastal Caravan Club from Miami are happy she has finally decided to join them on their trip to Vermont. She has secured someone she trusts to run La Misteriosa Cafe. She has even told her Cuban family that she is leaving on a roadtrip. So, everything is perfect, right? Well, not exactly. Along the way, Nana finds out the caravan has a special ...

Imagine if you could have some of your questions about life and the universe answered by a cat. Yes, a cat…and not only that, but a cat with a sense of humor. These philosophical and often funny “cat chats” explain human life from a feline perspective. You will learn “whisker wisdom” at its finest. Bella explains dozens of topics; a sampling is below: having fun overeating dealing with annoying people stress weather healing feeling young taking naps (cat naps, of course)If you are unfamiliar with animal communicators’ abilities to get on the same wavelengths as animals, Ask ...

How did human minds become so different from those of other animals? What accounts for our capacity to understand the way the physical world works, to think ourselves into the minds of others, to gossip, read, tell stories about the past, and imagine the future? These questions are not new: they have been debated by philosophers, psychologists, anthropologists, evolutionists, and neurobiologists over the course of centuries. One explanation widely accepted today is that humans have special cognitive instincts.

When Katie Underwood discovers a litter of abandoned mountain-lion cubs, the last person she expects the zoo to send over is Bowie Wilson, her former crush and high-school bully. And the worst part? He doesn't even remember her. So as soon as they rescue the cougars, Katie plans to permanently part ways with the infuriatingly attractive zookeeper. But a lovelorn camel, a matchmaking honey badger, and a nursemaid capybara have completely different plans.

In modern Hindu societies, practices like nonviolence, cow protection, vegetarianism, and giving food to God are quite prevalent. These are vital to the Hindu worldview and are connected to one another. Intriguingly, Hindu vegetarianism has certain philosophical roots. After all, if the soul travels through many species of life and we are not our physical bodies and animals are not theirs, then who is to argue that a slain animal is not a past loved one or a relative? Or that a human who consumes animal byproducts won't pass through the afterlife as a sacrificial creature? Consequently, ...

Ever wondered why your cat won't sit on your lap? Why she would suddenly watch the football on television, how she sees the world and what she thinks of you and your family? Prepare to enter the mind of your cat and revolutionise the way you see the world and your enigmatic pet. Bestselling cat author Celia Haddon and veterinary expert Dr Daniel Mills take you into the mind of your feline and, drawing on the latest scientific research, describe how your cat experiences the world.

A gift turns into a curse, drowning in the uncontrollable horror of his abilities, can Tommy save his classmates from a hidden killer? Tommy Harris is in turmoil. Although his new abilities to view thoughts and teleport were exciting two years ago, now they’ve become a source of ongoing panic. When a nightmare figure from his past returns, the shaken ten-year-old struggles to suppress his growing powers so as to avoid the murderous specter. Ignoring Snowy, his magical cat’s urging to reach out to those in need of help, Tommy discovers his deceased father’s good luck charm can ease his...

Have you ever wondered which predators swallow their prey whole? Or which ones eat their victims while they're still alive? Listen to this exciting book for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked - plus "Did You Know?" fun facts!

Anna and Jackie attempt to evade Mason but are caught when Jackie retreats to her mother's home. Anna witnesses her father's evil side and takes action to protect her mother and grandmother. Anna and Jackie realize that Anna would be safer in a place surrounded by strangers. Left alone at a young age, with no mentors to help her, Anna must rely on her intelligence and instincts to adapt to her new environment. She soon discovers new and unique ways her gifts can help her and her friends. An excerpt from the book: The lights in the bungalow went dark, leaving everyone standing in the predawn...

Welcome to the world of Steamboat Willie’s Whistlestop Puzzle Mysteries! It’s the 1920s, and you’re the new first mate of a steamboat, the SS Wilkinshire. Willie is a talking mouse who you’ll encounter on your first mystery! Together, the two of you will solve crimes. And there’s a lot of them! The SS Wilkinshire is a magnet for unfortunate events: murder, blackmail, thievery. There’s always a puzzle that needs to be solved. If you think playing detective is going to be easy, think again! These puzzle mysteries are tricky. It takes a very sharp eye to recognize the clues, so ...

In Search of Cleo follows Gina’s desperation and despair when her assistant loses her beloved cat, Cleo. Gina spends two months roaming the back streets of Los Angeles at all hours of the night, searching for Cleo and meeting several quirky and outrageous characters who help or hinder her in different ways, including Ellen DeGeneres, who searches with Gina and recommends her pet psychic, Sonia; Arthur, the newspaper delivery man who gives her advice; and the mysterious fortune-teller....

Shopping for a horse is unlike shopping for anything else. Not only are horses very big, but they can be very expensive, too. They have very specific needs and personalities that match their large size. Such a huge investment of time and money needs to be taken very seriously.

Welcome to the world of Steamboat Willie’s Whistlestop Puzzle Mysteries! It’s the 1920s, and you’re the new first mate of a steamboat, the SS Wilkinshire. You encounter Willie, a talking mouse, on your first mystery! Together, the two of you team up to solve crimes. And there’s a lot of them! The SS Wilkinshire is a magnet for unfortunate events: murder, blackmail, thievery. There’s always a puzzle that needs to be solved. If you think playing detective is going to be easy, think again! These puzzle mysteries are tricky. It takes a very sharp eye to recognize the clues, so ...

Pioneering psychologist Brian Butterworth describes the extraordinary numerical feats of all manner of species ranging from primates and mammals to birds, reptiles, fish and insects. Whether it's lions deciding to fight or flee, frogs competing for mates, bees navigating their way to food sources, fish assessing which shoal to join or jackdaws counting friends when joining a mob - every species shares an ability to count.

Vivid characters true to Rudyard Kipling's original stories spring to life in tales of a young boy raised among wolves and other wild creatures of the Indian jungle. The audiobook is adapted and narrated by Jim Weiss.

Understanding the human mind and how it relates to the world of experience has challenged scientists and philosophers for centuries. How do we even begin to think about ‘minds’ that are not human? That is the question explored in this ground-breaking book. Award-winning science writer Philip Ball argues that in order to understand our own minds and imagine those of others, we need to move on from considering the human mind as a standard against which all others should be measured.

Andy the Adventurous Ant: A Charming Tale of Independence, Courage, and Coming Home. Tired of marching in line and following orders, young Andy the Ant dreams of freedom and adventure beyond his busy colony. One brave morning, he decides to explore the vast jungle all by himself! But the world outside is bigger—and more dangerous—than Andy ever imagined. From narrowly escaping a spider's sticky trap to nearly drowning in a mighty river, from hiding from a hungry lizard to an unexpected ride on an elephant's muddy foot, Andy's exciting journey quickly becomes a series of heart-pounding ...

Anna faces the consequences of using her teleporting abilities to save the lives of three people trapped in a sinking bus. Her actions are captured on video phones and go viral around the world. While most of the attention is harmless, Anna knows she has just given her location away to her father and the Chairman, who will try to capture her. What can Anna do to protect herself? Here is an excerpt from this episode: Anna had cried herself out and felt drained. “Thank you, Carol. Your support means everything to me.” Anna wiped her eyes with the handkerchief Jimmy had pulled out of his ...

Cheryl Kwasigroch writes based on personal experience, and with a deep understanding of the feline mind, as well as the knowledge that a cat is a very special animal, whose health and medical needs are quite different from those of other pets. What does it involve to do rescue work with cats or just be a caring cat adopter? In these 19 short yet heartwarming stories, different cats as well as the people in their lives struggle to understand one another.