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Caractéristiques de l'objet
- État
- Brand
- Unbranded
- MPN
- Does not apply
- ISBN
- 9780525557319
- Book Title
- Secret Life of Cows
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Item Length
- 7.8 in
- Publication Year
- 2018
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.6 in
- Genre
- Technology & Engineering, Nature
- Topic
- Agriculture / Animal Husbandry, Agriculture / Organic, Animal Rights
- Item Weight
- 8.5 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.5 in
- Number of Pages
- 160 Pages
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"Within a day of receiving this book, I had consumed it... Absorbing, moving, and compulsively readable."--Lydia Davis In this affectionate, heart-warming chronicle, Rosamund Young distills a lifetime of organic farming wisdom, describing the surprising personalities of her cows and other animals At her famous Kite's Nest Farm in Worcestershire, England, the cows (as well as sheep, hens, and pigs) all roam free. They make their own choices about rearing, grazing, and housing. Left to be themselves, the cows exhibit temperaments and interests as diverse as our own. "Fat Hat" prefers men to women; "Chippy Minton" refuses to sleep with muddy legs and always reports to the barn for grooming before bed; "Jake" has a thing for sniffing the carbon monoxide fumes of the Land Rover exhaust pipe; and "Gemima" greets all humans with an angry shake of the head and is fiercely independent. An organic farmer for decades, Young has an unaffected and homely voice. Her prose brims with genuine devotion to the wellbeing of animals. Most of us never apprehend the various inner lives animals possess, least of all those that we might eat. But Young has spent countless hours observing how these creatures love, play games, and form life-long friendships. She imparts hard-won wisdom about the both moral and real-world benefits of organic farming. (If preserving the dignity of animals isn't a good enough reason for you, consider how badly factory farming stunts the growth of animals, producing unhealthy and tasteless food.) This gorgeously-illustrated book, which includes an original introduction by the legendary British playwright Alan Bennett, is the summation of a life's work, and a delightful and moving tribute to the deep richness of animal sentience.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0525557318
ISBN-13
9780525557319
eBay Product ID (ePID)
240116503
Product Key Features
Book Title
Secret Life of Cows
Number of Pages
160 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2018
Topic
Agriculture / Animal Husbandry, Agriculture / Organic, Animal Rights
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Technology & Engineering, Nature
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
8.5 Oz
Item Length
7.8 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"A lovely, thoughtful little book about the intelligence of cows." --James Rebanks, New York Times bestselling author of The Shepherd's Life "Within a day of receiving this book, I had consumed it. It is engrossing and informative, full of charming stories as it makes the case for regarding animals as differentiated individuals... An absorbing, moving, and compulsively readable addition to one's shelf of enlightened animal literature." --Lydia Davis, winner of the Man Booker International Prize "I loved Rosamund Young's The Secret Life of Cows . It's a plea for us to appreciate the complex inner lives of our inquisitive, loving, bovine friends, whom we arguably exploit more than any other creature on Earth--from what we wear on our feet, via our Sunday roast, to what we pour on our granola. It also makes the great point that we should not judge animal intelligence in relation to our own." --Matt Haig, bestselling author of Reasons to Stay Alive and How to Stop Time "A charming and surprising tale that reveals how little we know of cows." --Tim Flannery, New York Times bestselling author of The Weather Makers "British farmer Young shows how she has continued her family's farming tradition, a moral, observant, and personal way of farming that predates the 'organic' trend or even the use of the term... A pleasant book about the joys of close observation." - Kirkus Reviews "A small classic. But while her book is gently humorous, it is not a spoof. Cows really are diverse characters with eventful inner lives... Drawing on decades of experience, Young has a serious message concerning non-intensive, compassionate farming." -- Financial Times "Young recounts tales of bovine love and loss to 'rehumanise' cattle in the era of money-driven factory farms. Her prose is curiously moving. I felt myself welling up a little at Young's account of being 'wrenched' from a deep sleep on a cold February night by a moo of absolute determination. It was Araminta, a mother calling out for her sickly son. This touching book will have you looking at Friesians in the field - and even a nice bit of rib-eye steak - completely differently." -- The Times (UK) "Illuminating ... Her small, but perfectly formed, volume weaves entertaining anecdotes and profound insights harvested from a lifetime of caring for cows... A charming manifesto." -- Sunday Telegraph (UK) "Her insight is unexpectedly charming and fascinating - so much so that she has channeled everything she has learned about these creatures into a wonderfully evocative and enlightening book... Many amusing anecdotes which illustrate the warmth of feeling between the family and their individual animals... Touching... A wonderful and heartwarming story." -- Mail on Sunday (UK) "A delightful, spry and neatly crafted book... An account of a deeply observant life, and a portrait of umpteen generations of pedigree cows. A powerful pastoral meditation on animal husbandry, one for which Young should be congratulated and championed. Her writing issues a moral challenge to us all." -- The Sunday Times (UK), "Young''s animal stories are truly charming and quietly convincing of the great value of a more natural form of farming." - Booklist "Reflecting on over 30 years as a cattle farmer in Worcestershire, England, Young muses on her herd members'' inner lives and shares best practices for keeping them happy and healthy... Contemplative and idyllic... Young''s assertion that ''all animals are individuals'' is certainly supported by these entertaining and tender stories." - Publishers Weekly "A lovely, thoughtful little book about the intelligence of cows." --James Rebanks, New York Times bestselling author of The Shepherd''s Life "Within a day of receiving this book, I had consumed it. It is engrossing and informative, full of charming stories as it makes the case for regarding animals as differentiated individuals... An absorbing, moving, and compulsively readable addition to one''s shelf of enlightened animal literature." --Lydia Davis, winner of the Man Booker International Prize "I loved Rosamund Young''s The Secret Life of Cows . It''s a plea for us to appreciate the complex inner lives of our inquisitive, loving, bovine friends, whom we arguably exploit more than any other creature on Earth--from what we wear on our feet, via our Sunday roast, to what we pour on our granola. It also makes the great point that we should not judge animal intelligence in relation to our own." --Matt Haig, bestselling author of Reasons to Stay Alive and How to Stop Time "A charming and surprising tale that reveals how little we know of cows." --Tim Flannery, New York Times bestselling author of The Weather Makers "British farmer Young shows how she has continued her family''s farming tradition, a moral, observant, and personal way of farming that predates the ''organic'' trend or even the use of the term... A pleasant book about the joys of close observation." - Kirkus Reviews "A small classic. But while her book is gently humorous, it is not a spoof. Cows really are diverse characters with eventful inner lives... Drawing on decades of experience, Young has a serious message concerning non-intensive, compassionate farming." -- Financial Times "Young recounts tales of bovine love and loss to ''rehumanise'' cattle in the era of money-driven factory farms. Her prose is curiously moving. I felt myself welling up a little at Young''s account of being ''wrenched'' from a deep sleep on a cold February night by a moo of absolute determination. It was Araminta, a mother calling out for her sickly son. This touching book will have you looking at Friesians in the field - and even a nice bit of rib-eye steak - completely differently." -- The Times (UK) "Illuminating ... Her small, but perfectly formed, volume weaves entertaining anecdotes and profound insights harvested from a lifetime of caring for cows... A charming manifesto." -- Sunday Telegraph (UK) "Her insight is unexpectedly charming and fascinating - so much so that she has channeled everything she has learned about these creatures into a wonderfully evocative and enlightening book... Many amusing anecdotes which illustrate the warmth of feeling between the family and their individual animals... Touching... A wonderful and heartwarming story." -- Mail on Sunday (UK) "A delightful, spry and neatly crafted book... An account of a deeply observant life, and a portrait of umpteen generations of pedigree cows. A powerful pastoral meditation on animal husbandry, one for which Young should be congratulated and championed. Her writing issues a moral challenge to us all." -- The Sunday Times (UK), "A lovely, thoughtful little book about the intelligence of cows." --James Rebanks, New York Times bestselling author of The Shepherd's Life "Within a day of receiving this book, I had consumed it. It is engrossing and informative, full of charming stories as it makes the case for regarding animals as differentiated individuals... An absorbing, moving, and compulsively readable addition to one's shelf of enlightened animal literature." --Lydia Davis, winner of the Man Booker International Prize "I loved Rosamund Young's The Secret Life of Cows . It's a plea for us to appreciate the complex inner lives of our inquisitive, loving, bovine friends, whom we arguably exploit more than any other creature on Earth--from what we wear on our feet, via our Sunday roast, to what we pour on our granola. It also makes the great point that we should not judge animal intelligence in relation to our own." --Matt Haig, bestselling author of Reasons to Stay Alive and How to Stop Time "A charming and surprising tale that reveals how little we know of cows." --Tim Flannery, New York Times bestselling author of The Weather Makers "A small classic. But while her book is gently humorous, it is not a spoof. Cows really are diverse characters with eventful inner lives... Drawing on decades of experience, Young has a serious message concerning non-intensive, compassionate farming." -- Financial Times "Young recounts tales of bovine love and loss to 'rehumanise' cattle in the era of money-driven factory farms. Her prose is curiously moving. I felt myself welling up a little at Young's account of being 'wrenched' from a deep sleep on a cold February night by a moo of absolute determination. It was Araminta, a mother calling out for her sickly son. This touching book will have you looking at Friesians in the field - and even a nice bit of rib-eye steak - completely differently." -- The Times (UK) "Illuminating ... Her small, but perfectly formed, volume weaves entertaining anecdotes and profound insights harvested from a lifetime of caring for cows... A charming manifesto." -- Sunday Telegraph (UK) "Her insight is unexpectedly charming and fascinating - so much so that she has channeled everything she has learned about these creatures into a wonderfully evocative and enlightening book... Many amusing anecdotes which illustrate the warmth of feeling between the family and their individual animals... Touching... A wonderful and heartwarming story." -- Mail on Sunday (UK) "A delightful, spry and neatly crafted book... An account of a deeply observant life, and a portrait of umpteen generations of pedigree cows. A powerful pastoral meditation on animal husbandry, one for which Young should be congratulated and championed. Her writing issues a moral challenge to us all." -- The Sunday Times (UK)
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2018-025176
Dewey Decimal
636.2
Lc Classification Number
Sf208.Y686 2019
Copyright Date
2019
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