Article: Fascinating facts

Tuesday August 4, 2009

The Rhino With Glue-on Shoes

Author: Lucy Spelman
Publisher: Delta, 336 pages

A moray eel diagnosed with anorexia, a herd of bison whose only hope is a crusading female doctor from Paris and a vet desperately trying to save an orphaned whale by unravelling the mystery of her mother's death – this fascinating book offers a rare glimpse into the world of wild animals and the doctors who care for them.

Pioneering veterinarians tell real-life tales of daring procedures for patients weighing tonnes or grammes, treating symptoms ranging from broken bones to a broken heart, and life-and-death dramas that will change the way you think about wild animals and the bonds we share with them.

The stories are some of the most moving and unusual cases taken on by zoological vets.

Food, Inc.
Edited by Karl Weber
Publisher: Public Affairs, 336 pages

The powerful documentary Food, Inc shook up our perceptions of what we eat, posing questions such as: Where does my food come from, and who processed it? What are the giant agribusinesses and what stake do they have in maintaining the status quo of food production and consumption? How can I feed my family healthy foods affordably?

Expanding on the film's themes, the book Food, Inc answers those questions through a series of essays by leading experts and thinkers.

If daily headlines about food poisoning, pollution, labour abuse and rampant hunger have left you worried or confused about the foods you eat, Food, Inc provides the facts behind the problems – and shows what you can do to make a difference.

This article was taken from: The Star Online: Go Green Live Green 4 August 2009