Download or read book The Animal Factory written by Edward Bunker and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2000-11-04 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reissue of the classic crime novel comes just in time for its major motion picture release. The film, directed by actor Steve Buscemi and starring Willem Dafoe, features Bunker in a role.
Download or read book Animal Factory written by David Kirby and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2010-03-02 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Swine flu. Bird flu. Unusual concentrations of cancer and other diseases. Massive fish kills from flesh-eating parasites. Recalls of meats, vegetables, and fruits because of deadly E-coli bacterial contamination. Recent public health crises raise urgent questions about how our animal-derived food is raised and brought to market. In Animal Factory, bestselling investigative journalist David Kirby exposes the powerful business and political interests behind large-scale factory farms, and tracks the far-reaching fallout that contaminates our air, land, water, and food. In this thoroughly researched book, Kirby follows three families and communities whose lives are utterly changed by immense neighboring animal farms. These farms (known as "Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations," or CAFOs), confine thousands of pigs, dairy cattle, and poultry in small spaces, often under horrifying conditions, and generate enormous volumes of fecal and biological waste as well as other toxins. Weaving science, politics, law, big business, and everyday life, Kirby accompanies these families in their struggles against animal factories. A North Carolina fisherman takes on pig farms upstream to preserve his river, his family's life, and his home. A mother in a small Illinois town pushes back against an outsized dairy farm and its devastating impact. And a Washington State grandmother becomes an unlikely activist when her home is invaded by foul odors and her water supply is compromised by runoff from leaking lagoons of cattle waste. Animal Factory is an important book about our American food system gone terribly wrong---and the people who are fighting to restore sustainable farming practices and save our limited natural resources.
Download or read book Animal Factories written by Jim Mason and published by Three Rivers Press. This book was released on 1990 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book raised a storm of controversy upon its original publication in 1980. Now authors Mason and Singer have updated their animal rights classic for the 1990s. More than 50 black-and-white photographs.
Download or read book Animal Machines written by Ruth Harrison and published by CABI. This book was released on 2013 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1964, Ruth Harrison's book Animal Machines had a profound and lasting impact on world agriculture, public opinion and the quality of life of millions of farmed animals. Concerned with welfare standards at a time when animal production was increasing in scale and mechanization, Ruth Harrison set about investigating the situation in a fair and even-handed way. Reporting her findings in this book, Harrison alerted the public to the undeniable suffering of calves living in veal crates and birds in battery cages. Written at the beginning of the intensive farming movement, which promised progress but in reality worsened conditions for domesticated animals, Animal Machines provides a fascinating insight into the system we are living with today and must continue with as the global population increases. Harrison's work brought about legal reforms, a greater understanding of farm conditions for animals and increased public awareness. Animal Machines is reprinted here in its entirety, accompanied by new chapters by world-renowned experts in animal welfare discussing the legacy and impact of Animal Machines 50 years on.
Download or read book CAFO written by Daniel Imhoff and published by Earth Aware Editions. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CAFO provides an unprecedented view of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations where an increasing percentage of the world’s meat, milk, eggs, and fish are produced. As the photos and essays in this powerful book demonstrate, the rise of the CAFO industry has become one of the most pressing issues of our time. Industrial livestock production is now a leading source of climate changing emissions, a source of water pollution, and a significant contributor to diet-related diseases, and the spread of food-borne illnesses. The intensive concentrations of animals in such crammed and filthy conditions dependent on antibiotic medicines and steady streams of subsidized industrial feeds poses serious moral and ethical considerations for all of us. CAFO takes readers on a behind-the-scenes journey into the alarming world of animal factory farming and offers a compelling vision for a food system that is humane, sound for farmers and communities, and safer for both consumers and the environment.
Download or read book Old MacDonald s Factory Farm written by C. David Coats and published by Burns & Oates. This book was released on 1989 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Breaking the myth of the traditional farm, the author brings public attention to the vast cruelties of factory farming where most animals are cared for in hi-tech environments.
Download or read book The Animal Factory written by Edward Bunker and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2013-09-24 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Animal Factory goes deep into San Quentin, a world of violence and paranoia, where territory and status are ever-changing and possibly fatal commodities. Ron Decker is a newbie, a drug dealer whose shot at a short two-year stint in the can is threatened from inside and outside. He's got to keep a spotless record or it's ten to life. But at San Quentin, no man can steer clear of the Brotherhoods, the race wars, the relentlessness. It soon becomes clear that some inmates are more equal than others; Earl Copen is one of them, an old-timer who has learned not just to survive but to thrive behind bars. Not much can surprise him-but the bond he forms with Ron startles them both; it's a true education of a felon.
Download or read book The Magic Animal Factory written by Linda Jones and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2024-01-31 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Where do you go to get all the stuffed animals needed for Christmas? Why the Magic Animal Factory of course! What a community! Everything has the colors of the rainbow, and most things are edible. There are also live animals of all shapes and sizes, with unique features abound. Will there be a Christmas with no stuffed animals? The magic stuffing is gone! Charmaine and Esmerelda with her friends and coworkers must solve the mystery of the stolen magic stuffing before they can finish the stuffed animals. In the process, they will make new friends and discover a secret from the past. Mrs. Finkelstein is very helpful as they follow the purple goo. Which is better, punishing someone who has done wrong or the power of forgiveness? Who is Percy, and what does he have to do with the story?
Download or read book Critical Animal Studies written by Dawne McCance and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive overview of key theoretical approaches and issues in the field.
Download or read book The Meaty Truth written by Shushana Castle and published by Skyhorse. This book was released on 2014-11-11 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Meaty Truth is an eye-opening look at the massive problems caused by the American population’s food supply. Water, meat, and milk and other dairy products are filled with toxins, antibiotics, untested growth hormones, ammonia, and animal pus and manure. The current conditions of the food production industry must drastically improve, and until they do, it is absolutely vital to monitor what you eat. Castle and Goodman take a hard-hitting look at what America is putting into its food, the negative effects this has on the world, and the best ways to make healthy, informed decisions about eating. As the antibiotic age ends, the rise of pandemic diseases is approaching. Approximately half of the illnesses that claim American lives today are related to what we eat, and our health-care system is focused on treating the sick, not preventing illnesses from occurring. To fix our health problems, to continue feeding the world’s ever-growing population, and to save our planet from ecological destruction, we can no longer avoid making changes to how American meat and dairy are produced. This guide is easy to read, applicable to anyone’s lifestyle, and impossible to put down.
Download or read book Vegetarian Times written by and published by . This book was released on 1991-01 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To do what no other magazine does: Deliver simple, delicious food, plus expert health and lifestyle information, that's exclusively vegetarian but wrapped in a fresh, stylish mainstream package that's inviting to all. Because while vegetarians are a great, vital, passionate niche, their healthy way of eating and the earth-friendly values it inspires appeals to an increasingly large group of Americans. VT's goal: To embrace both.
Download or read book Animal Welfare in World Religion written by Joyce D'Silva and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-05-01 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique and readable book examines the relationship between religion and animal welfare, taking a detailed dive into the teachings and practices of the major world religions. While there are many books expounding the beliefs of the major religions and many about the rights and welfare of animals, there are few linking the two. With each chapter focusing on one of the five major religions – Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism – the book explores the beliefs and practices which drive our relationship with and treatment of animals. The book draws on the scriptures of the major faiths and includes the voices of leading historical religious figures and contemporary faith leaders. In doing so, it compares the teachings of old with contemporary practices and showcases the impact of the major religions on both the protection and exploitation of animals, from running animal sanctuaries, to participating in or condoning cruel sports and factory farming. Importantly, the book also includes a chapter looking beyond the major world religions, where it examines a wider range of beliefs and practices, including Indigenous peoples from the USA and Australia, Jainism, Sikhism and Rastafarianism, to provide fascinating insights into another range of beliefs and views on the human-animal relationship. Overall, this book challenges and encourages religious leaders and followers to re-examine their teachings and to prioritise the well-being of animals. This book is essential reading for those interested in the role of religion in animal welfare, human-animal studies, and animal welfare and ethics more broadly.
Download or read book Management Options for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book In Defense of Animals written by Peter Singer and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-05-20 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing together new essays by philosophers and activists, InDefense of Animals: The Second Wave highlights the newchallenges facing the animal rights movement. Exciting new collection edited by controversial philosopherPeter Singer, who made animal rights into an international concernwhen he first published In Defence of Animals and AnimalLiberation over thirty years ago Essays explore new ways of measuring animal suffering, reassessthe question of personhood, and draw highlight tales of effectiveadvocacy Lays out “Ten Tips for Activists”, taking thereader beyond ethical theory and into the day-to-day campaigns foranimal rights
Download or read book Eat Like You Give a Damn written by Jeannie Hudkins and published by Hillcrest Publishing Group. This book was released on 2013-10-24 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vegan diets are generally viewed as just another diet trend touted by health freaks, PETA fanatics, and treehuggers. The truth is, changing to a plant-based diet is the best decision you can make for your own health, with the added bonus of saving billions of animals and protecting our planet. Eat Like You Give a Damn exposes America's biggest secrets about how our food is produced and why we are one of the sickest nations in the world. Once the secrets are revealed, the author shares the simple truths of how to eat in order to dismiss... and even reverse... common diseases and live a vibrant, healthy, compassionate life. Included are tasty and easy recipes that will trim your waistline and lighten your conscience.
Download or read book OCP Java SE 7 Programmer II Certification Guide written by Mala Gupta and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-08-21 with total page 1270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Summary OCP Java SE 7 Programmer II Certification Guide is a concise, focused study guide that prepares you to pass the OCP Java SE 7 Programmer II exam (1Z0-804) the first time you take it. The book systematically guides you through each exam objective, teaching and reinforcing the Java skills you need through examples, exercises, and cleverly constructed visual aids. In every chapter you'll find questions just like the ones you'll face in the real exam. Exam tips, diagrams, and review notes structure the learning process for easy retention. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the Book The OCP Java 7 certification tells potential employers that you've mastered the language skills you need to design and build professional-quality Java software. Passing the OCP isn't just about knowing your Java, though. You have to also know what to expect on the exam and how to beat the built-in tricks and traps. OCP Java SE 7 Programmer II Certification Guide is a comprehensive, focused study guide that prepares you to pass the OCP exam the first time you take it. It systematically guides you through each exam objective, reinforcing the Java skills you need through examples, exercises, and cleverly constructed visual aids. In every chapter you'll find questions just like the ones you'll face on the real exam. Tips, diagrams, and review notes give structure to the learning process to improve your retention. Designed for readers with intermediate-level Java skills. What's Inside 100% coverage of the OCP Java SE 7 Programmer II exam (1Z0-804) Flowcharts, UML diagrams, and other visual aids Hands-on coding exercises Focuses on passing the exam, not the Java language itself About the Author Mala Gupta has been training programmers to pass Java certification exams since 2006. She holds the OCP Java SE 7 Programmer, SCWCD, and SCJP certifications and is the author of OCA Java SE 7 Programmer I Certification Guide (Manning 2013). Table of Contents Java class design Advanced class design Object-oriented design principles Generics and collections String processing Exceptions and assertions Java I/O fundamentals Java file I/O (NIO.2) Building database applications with JDBC Threads Concurrency Localization Bonus online chapter - Mock exam
Download or read book Animal Rights and Welfare written by Lawrence W. Baker and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2015-04-21 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through the use of primary source documents, readers can learn about key opinions and legislation in the important field of animal rights and welfare—a current and highly relevant topic. Animal Rights and Welfare: A Documentary and Reference Guide addresses a broad range of key topics within the subject of animal rights and welfare, including zoos, animal testing, philosophy regarding the treatment of animals, and practical measures instituted to protect animals, supplying readers with an impartial and authoritative resource for understanding the history of animal rights and the issues that dominate discussions about animal rights. Organized chronologically, the book discusses topics such as animal rights within the context of hunting for food, pelts, and other body parts, as well as for recreation; working animals; animals used for education or scientific and medical research; animals in the fashion and entertainment industries; and the food industry. The text provides reproductions of dozens of carefully selected primary documents from the time of Aristotle (B.C.) to present day to engage readers and provide opportunities for them to apply their critical thinking and analysis skills. The text of each document is introduced by a headnote to place it in context and concludes with analysis that details its significance and clarifies specific passages when needed. Each document or excerpt is followed by a full citation of the document.
