| Marta's Reading Insight | number 18 |  |
ANIMALS
"Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions,
they pass no criticism."
George Eliot
| Based on observations of his own five cats, Masson explores their secretive world for clues to feline evolution from solitary jungle creatures to human companions. Each chapter considers a trait like narcissism, contentment, curiosity or playfulness. A prolific author and project director of the Sigmund Freud Archives, Masson also wrote the bestseller, Dogs Never Lie About Love. | |
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DOG'S HISTORY OF AMERICA: HOW OUR BEST FRIEND EXPLORED, CONQUERED,
AND SETTLED A CONTINENT by Mark Derr |
From pre-colonial times to present day Presidential pets, NYT science writer Derr profiles various figures and their canine companions reflecting the eras of U.S. history. Heroism, kindness, abuse and unique companionship through the eyes of "man's best friend." |
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THERAPIST'S DOG: LESSONS IN UNCONDITIONAL LOVE by Diana Wells |
The author barters dog care for therapy and develops a friendship with the therapist through her affection for the therapist's dog. Her analysis of our relationships with our dogs enhances the meaning of our human relationships. |
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PARROT
CULTURE:
OUR 2500-YEAR-LONG FASCINATION WITH THE WORLD'S MOST TALKATIVE BIRD by Bruce Thomas Boehrer |
Alexander the Great introduced parrots to Europeans fascinated by the splendor and "human voice" of the species. From New World exploration to the contemporary crises of globalism, parrots have been beautiful symbols and intelligent mascots in the art and literature of Western Civilization. |
| Master illustrator of the natural world, Audubon's story is also the story of early nineteenth century America. His hundreds of watercolor drawings of The Birds of America eventually brought him fame and fortune. Rhodes skillfully lays out the life and love of "the American Woodsman." | |
| PEOPLE
WE KNOW, HORSES THEY LOVE by Jill Rappaport & Wendy Wilkinson Photographs by Linda Solomon |
Arresting photos of the famous and the near famous with their horses. Each horse lover has a story: Chevy Chase tells of his grandfather who was an equestrian portrait artist; Tami Hoag explains the spiritual comfort of riding and the challenges of dressage; Clea Newman explains her work with Pegasus Therapeutic Riding - and many more. |
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Marta Campbell, Head of Collection Management |  |
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