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This book is a treasure trove of information for those wishing to gain a deeper understanding of domesticated dogs and their behaviours, making it a perfect read for both science enthusiasts and dog lovers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBekoff's works transcend typical genres to offer a blend of \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e, and even \u003cem\u003eTravel \u0026amp; Adventure\u003c\/em\u003e, as he takes you through diverse environments and the intriguing lives of animals. His collections are not only educational but also resonate with his intrinsic respect and admiration for animals, encouraging readers to appreciate the complexity and beauty of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-dogs-world-by-marc-bekoff-9780691196183","title":"A Dog's World","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom two of the world's leading authorities on dogs, an imaginative journey into a future of dogs without people\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat would happen to dogs if humans simply disappeared? Would dogs be able to survive on their own without us? \u003ci\u003eA Dog's World\u003c\/i\u003e imagines a post-human future for dogs, revealing how dogs would survive—and possibly even thrive—and explaining how this new and revolutionary perspective can guide how we interact with dogs now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on biology, ecology, and the latest findings on the lives and behaviour of dogs and their wild relatives, Jessica Pierce and Marc Bekoff—two of today's most innovative thinkers about dogs—explore who dogs might become without direct human intervention into breeding, arranged playdates at the dog park, regular feedings, and veterinary care. Pierce and Bekoff show how dogs are quick learners who are highly adaptable and opportunistic, and offer compelling evidence that dogs already do survive on their own—and could do so in a world without us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChallenging the notion that dogs would be helpless without their human counterparts, \u003ci\u003eA Dog's World\u003c\/i\u003e enables us to understand these independent and remarkably intelligent animals on their own terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘Jessica Pierce and Marc Bekoff are in top form in \u003ci\u003eA Dog's World\u003c\/i\u003e as they explore the fate of dogs on a planet from which people have suddenly vanished. The genius of this book lies in the way it reveals how fact-based knowledge can lead to a richer, deeper understanding of the unique talents and abilities of our fellow creatures. This is a perfect read as we attempt to sort out the COVID-19 pandemic's legacy.’ - Mark Derr, author of \u003ci\u003eDog's Best Friend\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘We think we know our dogs, but who are they, really? By imagining their world without us, \u003ci\u003eA Dog's World\u003c\/i\u003e helps us understand what dogs need—and don't need—from us to live their happiest, most fulfilling lives. 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