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The Journey
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Michael Lanfield
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Eating Vegan in Vegas
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Deborah Emin; Contributions by E. Van Allen, William Bendik
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What is milk? Who is it for, and what work does it do? This
collection of articles bring together an exciting group of the
world's leading scholars from different disciplines to provide
commentaries on multiple facets of the production, consumption,
understanding and impact of milk on society. The book frames the
emerging global discussion around philosophical and critical
theoretical engagements with milk. In so doing, various chapters
bring into consideration an awareness of animals, an aspect which
has not yet been incorporated in these debates within these
disciplines so far. This brand new research from scholars includes
writing from an array of perspectives, including jurisprudence,
food law, history, geography, art theory, and gender studies. It
will be of use to professionals and researchers in such disciplines
as anthropology, visual culture, cultural studies, development
studies, food studies, environment studies, critical animal
studies, and gender studies.
As seen on Channel 4's Steph's Packed Lunch! No Life Too Small is
the joyful and inspiring story of the world's first animal hospice,
celebrating the power and beauty of nature, the strength of the
human and animal spirit, and the importance of love, friendship and
community. It will leave you with a tear in your eye, a smile on
your face and a renewed belief in human kindness. A few years ago
Alexis Fleming was bedridden with a chronic illness. Things became
so bad that she wanted to end her life many times during this
period - but her beloved dog, Maggie, kept her going, especially
when doctors gave her just six weeks to live. Incredibly, Alexis
fought her way back to health with Maggie by her side, only for
Maggie to die of lung cancer two years later on a vet's operating
table. Alexis was devastated that Maggie had died without her and
decided to start an animal hospice in her name in the hope that she
could ensure other animals nearing the end of their life would not
have to die alone. Six months later, the Maggie Fleming Animal
Hospice was launched. Alexis has turned a dilapidated farm in rural
Scotland into a haven for animals to live out their last days in
comfort and at peace. With the help of the local community, despite
many challenges, the hospice came to life. Meanwhile , Alexis' own
health was deteriorating again and she needed life-threatening
surgery. Alexis came through the operation and the road to her
recovery was paved with companionship from the animals in her care,
particularly Bran, a dog who had been dumped with terminal cancer
and given six weeks. He recovered alongside Alexis and went on to
live for two more years. Dogs, however old and mangy, chickens,
sheep, goats, pigs, cockerels and even turkeys : The Maggie Fleming
Hospice is a place where all manner of terminally-ill, abandoned
animals come to live out their last days in comfort and are treated
with love. Looking after dying animals has taught Alexis what
really matters in life - kindness, compassion and love.
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