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"A revolutionary new theory and call to action on animal rights, ethics, and law from the renowned philosopher Martha C. Nussbaum"-- Provided by publisher. "A revolutionary new theory and call to action on animal rights, ethics, and law from the renowned philosopher Martha C. Nussbaum. Animals are in trouble all over the world. Whether through the cruelties of the factory meat industry, poaching and game hunting, habitat destruction, or neglect of...

Killer whales – beloved, yet infamous for their capacity to kill viciously – lie at the heart of BLACKFISH, which expands on the discussion of keeping such intelligent creatures in captivity. Official Selection at the **Sundance Film Festival** and **San Francisco International Film Festival**.

“Rattling the Cage” explains how the failure to recognize the basic legal rights of chimpanzees and bonobos in light of modern scientific findings creates a glaring contradiction in our law. In this witty, moving, persuasive, and impeccably researched argument, Wise demonstrates that the cognitive, emotional, and social capacities of these apes entitle them to freedom from imprisonment and abuse.

Follows the story of Keiko, the whale star of Free Willy, after a crusade successfully called for his release into the wild.

Each year, almost 5 million dogs end up in animal shelters--but not every dog is safe to place with a family. What if a shelter dog shows aggression, or is a know biter--should he be adopted out? For two years filmmaker Cynthia Wade was given unprecendented access to Rondout Valley Kennels and its controversial owner, Sue Sternberg, and the result is an award-winning film about ethics in a morally ambiguous world.