5 comments about The Jaws of Death.

1. I have been interested in sharks ever since the first time I saw Jaws The Jaws of Death is an illuminating glimpse into everything shark-related. It has fascinating facts on attacks and types of sharks, beautiful drawings and pictures, and all the information you would want to know about these amazing creatures. s



2. The Jaws of Death was an amazing book. For all the techincal information on the animal's biology, I found it to be an easy read. Although, I'm probably bias, because I've always found sharks to be interesting.

   Maniguet gives countless examples of shark attacks, and then explains why the shark might have attacked. It's a nice insight into their thinking. Numerous diagrams of the shark's anatomy help with explaining the complex sensory organs. They are absoluting incredible!

   This is a great book for anyone who is really intrigued by these beautiful animals. Even if you don't find them to be the most amazing creatures, you will after flipping through this book.




3. Maniguet covers just about every aspect of sharks, and from a perspective of human contact. One long chapter covers shark attacks on humans, while the rest of the book covers anatomy, behaviour, and human interface, with some attacks interspersed. The book is technical in parts, but not too much so. I was looking for a factual book on sharks and shark attacks, not sensational but not boring, and this was perfect.



4. This book is one of the best I've been able to find on sharks, and I could not put it down! I must have read it over three times already just to remember all the information it contains!

   It has detailed pictures and information on shark anatomy, favored myths about sharks, factual accounts of shark attacks, some information on other animals such as crocs and killer whales, and xavier puts forth several facts and theories about shark behavior. In the back it also contains an encyclopedia of sharks.

   This is not a book for those with weak stomachs, since the pictures are very graphic of those attacked by sharks, even though most of which were only 'investigative bites'(and people get struck by lightning more often than attacked by sharks).

   Since it was originally copyrighten in 1991, there are one or two new shark facts that are missing in this book(as opposed to the many facts that are usually missing in other shark books), but this is still the best for its time, and one of the best informative books for the present.

   I would suggest this book for anyone deeply interested in sharks. It answers alot of questions and asks many other thought-provoking ones, keeping the reader hooked from cover to cover.




5. Although known as the swimming death of the seas Xavier Maniguet ties to explain the truth about sharks. He also tries to close a gap between this perfect fitted animal and its status of a killer-machine. Especially by facing the reader with some horrifying photographs of human shark-attack victims. But the book also shows in a scientific and breathtaking way the other strange side of these misunderstood animals and let sharks not look like a man-eating machine but also as an important member in our ecosystem. For those who are really interested in sharks this paper is a MUST! And for me who faced a real Great White once in South Africa it is even more than that.

No comments about Preparing for the Loss of Your Pet: Saying Goodbye with Love, Dignity, and Peace of Mind.

1 comments about When Your Pet Dies: Dealing With Your Grief and Helping Your Children Cope.

1. This book really helped me when my dog died. It covers subjects such as how we relate to pets, ways people grieve, pets that die suddenly or after a long illness, choosing euthanasia, helping children when a pet dies, and many other topics. My dog died after a long illness and that section was very good for me. It is a very well written, easy to read book.

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1 comments about A Special Place for Charlee: A Child's Companion Through Pet Loss.

1. This story is simple and to the point about the loss of a pet. The family share in there love and loss of there pet. This book is a tribute to the pet and to the environment. I recommend this to both children and adults, that have gone through pet loss.

1 comments about In Remembrance of a Special Cat: A Keepsake Memorial.

1. "In Remembrance of a Special Cat" is similar to a sympathy card in that it has poems and verse to help the recipient handle grief. I gave a copy to a friend whose pet died. A month later that friend showed me the book and the pictures of her cat, from kitty to maturity, that she had glued into the book on the pages reserved for photographs. My friend told me that, of all the words of condolence she had received from friends, that this little book was the most important.

5 comments about Buffy My Love: A Remembrance in Words and Photographs.

1. This little book, the photographer author's tribute in words and photographs to the feline love of his life, shines with gentle love, compassion, and loyalty. Truly a spiritual book, BUFFY MY LOVE illustrates unconditional love and admiration for Creation, the Creator, and one perfect little creature whose love, beauty, gentleness, and loyalty forever changed Dattilo's life.
   
   I can't recommend this book highly enough -- for those who love cats, photography, beauty, love, kindness, and life itself. It would make a beautiful gift for anyone who loves any of the above, as well.



2. I ordered this book on a whim because I liked the cover, and I was so surprised to find what a beautiful, meaningful and emotionally powerful little book this is. It is an account of a life with a once in a lifetime cat by a man with the soul of a poet and a heart that belonged to Buffy.



3. If you have any friends who love their cats, this is the perfect gift for them. Their are delightful, candid emotions that only cat lovers will understand. This is a very special read.



4. You will be as smitten as I was with this captivating cat peering at you through the curtain. A stunning tribute and a deserving one. Every cat should be this loved.



5. This wonderful book was a gift to me from a friend who lost her dear cat Buster to cancer two days before I lost my Jolie cat to cancer. You don't think anyone else could or would understand your love for your pet or your grief at the loss of your pet. This book with its beautiful photographs and charming story let me see other people do love their pets as I do. It is a book I have shared with my 94 year old neighbor to my 13 year old niece and everyone has loved it. This is a book your must own if you are a cat or a pet lover.

1 comments about Coping with Pet Loss (Overcoming Common Problems).

1. Written by bereavement counselor and licensed psychotherapist Robin Grey, Coping with Pet Loss is a straightforward guide for readers of all backgrounds to dealing with the loss of a pet. In a sympathetic and compassionate tone, chapters discuss how to help children cope, pet loss late in one's life, issues concerning euthanasia, loss of a service dog, remembering one's pet, how to know when one is ready to get a new pet, and much more. "'Bruno went to the vet's and they said he had to be put to sleep.' This statement is based on what the vet may have said, but it potentially creates anxieties about sleep. What about when you tell your child to go to sleep? This can translate into fears about going to bed or having hospital treatment. It is better to let the vet explain that the pet's life has to be ended to avoid it suffering too much, linking this to behavioral changes in the pet that your child may have noticed in the last few months." Highly recommended for pet owners of all backgrounds.

5 comments about Crossing the Rubicon: Celebrating the Human-Animal Bond in Life and Death.

1. .....having just lost a cat that I'd had for fourteen years, I can tell you that the pain is terrible and that the one thing that can reduce the pain is someone who has been through it and who understands. Dr. Julie Kaufman, an animal chiropractor, has compiled a collection of wonderful stories written by people who have lost pets, be they cats, dogs, a horse or a beloved goldfish. It helps relieve one's own grief to read how each individual dealt with the loss, memorialized a pet and in some cases wrote poetry or even attempted to contact a departed animal spirit. She even includes relaxation and breathing techniques to engage in while thinking of one's beloved lost companion. This book was recommended to me by a friend and is wonderful for anyone dealing with the terrible grief that accompanies such a loss.



2. My 19-year-old Persian cat, Tilly, is a regular visitor to Dr. Julie. She is the warmest, gentlest and most knowing doctor I have ever known. She has helped Tilly with her severe arthritis and greatly reduced her pain. This book is filled with stories of the animals Dr. Julie has known and treated. There is also an excellent interview with veterinarian accupuncturist Dr. Heather Evans. This book will speak to your heart.



3. Crossing the Rubicon: Celebrating the Human-Animal bond in Life and Death. 1999. By Julie Kaufman, DC.

   This is a very well-written and heartwarming anthology of real stories and experiences with pets. As the title indicates, it is intended to offer the reader new perspectives on the loss of a beloved companion animal. It also conveys the important message the bereaving pet owner is not alone, in this grief.

   The author has succeeded in transcending the usual view and fear of death that we all have been raised with. In her wisdom and perspective she perceives death as a natural phenomenon, and offers gentle guidance to her readers, in developing this theme.

   Each chapter begins with a self-help approach to meditative visualization and healing. In addition to the many heartwarming memorial poems and stories, this helpful book presents a positive philosophy of undying love, that enriches and enhances the life of the surviving owner.

   In presenting new viewpoints on pet death, Dr. Kaufman has also added five interviews of special people, in this wonderful collection. These include a counselor in pet bereavement, two forward-looking holistic veterinarians, and the last two with a spiritualist and animal communicator.

   Although the recent emergence and popularity of holistic medicine is starting to prove its hitherto undiscovered values, the suggestions that some people can communicate with animals - living as well as dead - can be too extreme for many. But it is still very interesting to read what these people have to say.

   Overall, Crossing the Rubicon is an excellent new literary experience in pet love and loss. We recommend its reading, and trust that a future edition will include the APLB website with the others listed as Internet resources.




4. Julie has carefully combined a variety of writings, both her own and from other pet owners, that show the depth of emotional and spiritual connection that can exist between humans and their animal companions. These stories are "from the heart." Read this and see if a story of your own isn't sparked to life.



5. This collection of stories, interviews, and poems is reassuring and inspiring. Anyone who has ever lost a pet they loved should find something to relate to in this book. The interviews with veterinarians are great and the first-person accounts of people dealing with their grief will make those suffering from a similar loss feel less alone and hopeless. Highly recommended!

1 comments about God Listens When You're Sad: Prayers When Your Animal Friend Is Sick Or Dies (God Listens).

1. I purchased this for myself because I have a problem talking with God. With this book as I read it out loud I said each one of my little fur angles in the blank spaces where you would put the pets name. This helped me to talk with God about my babies leaving to go to the Rainbow Bridge in Heaven, or going through their hurts and sickness. I love this book