[PDF] Shaving The Beasts eBook

Author : John Hartigan Jr.
Publisher : U of Minnesota Press
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 36,1 MB
Release : 2020-11-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1452965188

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A vivid first-person study of a notorious equine ritual—from the perspective of the wild horses who are its targets Wild horses still roam the mountains of Galicia, Spain. But each year, in a ritual dating to the 1500s called rapa das bestas, villagers herd these “beasts” together and shave their manes and tails. Shaving the Beasts is a firsthand account of how the horses experience this traumatic rite, producing a profound revelation about the durability of sociality in the face of violent domination. John Hartigan Jr. constructs an engrossing, day-by-day narrative chronicling the complex, nuanced social lives of wild horses and the impact of their traumatic ritual shearing every summer. His story generates intimate, individual portraits of these creatures while analyzing the social practices—like grazing and grooming—that are the building blocks of equine society. Shaving the Beasts culminates in a searing portrayal of the inspiring resilience these creatures display as they endure and recover from rapa das bestas. Turning away from “thick” description to “thin,” Hartigan moves toward a more observational form of study, focusing on behaviors over interpretations. This vivid approach provides new and important contributions to the study of animal behavior. Ultimately, he comes away with profound, penetrating insights into multispecies interactions and a strong alternative to humancentric ethnographic practices.

Author : Naked Armor
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 51 pages
File Size : 38,72 MB
Release : 2019-08-07
Category :
ISBN : 9781080631681

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A guide to straight razor shaving.The object of this little book is to furnish clear and full information about the art of shaving. There are few men who do not experience more or less difficulty in shaving themselves with the straight razor, and many who, after a few unsuccessful attempts, give it up in despair and go to the barber shop. We believe most of these would much prefer to shave themselves if only they could do as well as a barber. The advantages, indeed, seem to be wholly with the man who shaves himself. In the first place the shaving is done in the privacy if his own room. He has his own razor, cup, soap, brush and towels, which can be kept scrupulously clean and sanitary, thus avoiding the constant danger of infection. There is no long wait for the call of "next". After the first cost of the outfit there is nothing to pay, either for services or "tips." Thus in point of time, money and health the man who shaves himself is a decided gainer."These early years of the 21st century have seen a resurgence in the use of the straight razor, the dreaded "cut-throat". Where once lathering up in front of a mirror with a brush of badger was seen as something "old guys do", appreciation of the straight razor shave has come full circle. Almost universally known to give a far better shave than the modern cassette style safety razors, and resharpenable to boot, the straight is seen by many not just as a nostalgic piece of personal grooming equipment, but as an integral part of the daily morning ritual. This book, first penned in 1905 by an unknown writer for an obscure correspondence course company in the United States, has finally found its place. It has found itself to be the Great Manifesto of the Shaving Renaissance. Get back to basics, learn the manly art of shaving.

Author : Kimberly C. Moore
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 19,71 MB
Release : 2024-01-23
Category : Medical
ISBN : 3031460650

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This book presents the case for legal protection for animals based on humanity’s shared interests and destinies with the animal kingdom. To underscore the urgent need for legal reform, the book documents how animals are in crisis, with separate discussions on animals in entertainment, research, fashion, the food industry, and animals in our homes, as well as issues that impact wildlife and aquatic animals. In each of the foregoing areas, there is a discussion of major developments for animals across the globe, the objective being to demonstrate how the U.S. is out of step with other major countries in its legal treatment of animals. The importance of media as a driver of change is also considered. This background culminates to the heart of the book, which discusses and analyzes the link between human rights and animal rights, with nine areas explored (e.g., loss of biodiversity; environmental destruction; zoonotic diseases; world hunger; violence). Challenges to legal reforms are also explored, including issues associated with weak laws, the failure to enforce existing laws, and governmental agencies that tend to overlook the actions of industries. Finally, the book explores the development of animal law and the trajectory of current laws, with analysis of developing ‘rights of nature’ laws and ‘legal personhood’ status for animals.

Author : TBC Global Pty Ltd T/as The Book Company
Publisher :
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 32,5 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Children's stories
ISBN : 9781740478953

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Tigers, toucans and hippos - You'll find lots of animals inside Learn different things about them and see their mouths opening wide! Beasts is a brightly coloured pop up board book for younger readers.

Author :
Publisher :
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 14,82 MB
Release : 2019-10-17
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781950671021

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Created as a companion to the Herbal Academy's Botanical Skin Care Course, we've captured many of our favorite tried-and-tested skincare recipes into one delicious herbal book. Whether you're looking for a rich cream to pamper your face, a soothing salve for minor first aid, or topical support for a chronic skin condition, we've got something for you here. By the time you work your way through this recipe collection, you'll have a full cupboard of incredible botanical skincare products to share with your friends and family--and maybe even your pets and neighbors, too.

Author : Kathryn Renton
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 34,26 MB
Release : 2024-05-31
Category : History
ISBN : 1316515079

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Examines how horses shaped society, politics, and imperial control during the first century of conquest and colonization in Spanish America.

Author : Matt Sewell
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 22,65 MB
Release : 2019-07-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1843653931

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A witty, colorful celebration of the amazing lost creatures of this planet; with a strong message of protection and conservation. Matt Sewell's follow-up to The Colorful World of Dinosaurs is a beautifully-illustrated large format look at the amazing beasts that time forgot--from the relatively well known, such as the sabre-toothed tiger and woolly mammoth, to the obscure monsters that walked the earth millions of years ago--many now forgotten. Although less celebrated than the dinosaurs, the range of beasts is equally impressive, every one an amazing or scary creature that actually stalked the planet. Like the dinosaurs, these beasts are awe-inspiring in their variety, in a wide range of furs, feathers and colours, making for a stunning collection of vivid watercolor illustrations. These beasts are arranged chronologically--from the strange invertebrate Opabinia that lived over 500 million years ago, to the Thylacine, or Tasmanian Tiger, that became extinct in 1936.