Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson Ordre des livres

Growing up in the Hollywood Hills during the 1950s, Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson experienced an unconventional childhood, heavily influenced by the guru Paul Brunton, who dictated his family's daily life. In this memoir, Masson reveals the peculiarities of his upbringing and the complex relationship between his father and the revered mystic. Through personal anecdotes, he explores the impact of this unique environment on his family dynamics and his understanding of normalcy.

Exploring the extraordinary behaviors of animal fathers, Jeffrey Masson highlights the remarkable roles males play in nurturing their young. Through engaging examples like the emperor penguin's incubation and the tamarin monkey's supportive coaching, he reveals the depth of fatherhood across species. Masson contrasts these positive examples with those of neglectful fathers, challenging perceptions of parental care. His compelling narrative combines research with personal insight, aiming to transform our understanding of fatherhood and familial bonds in both animals and humans.

The narrative explores the origins of the domesticated animal's bond with humans, weaving a sentimental and educational tale. Through this fable, Masson delves into themes of companionship and the transformative impact of shared living, illustrating the evolution of a once-lone creature into a beloved member of the household.

A heartfelt exploration of human grief after the loss of a pet by the New York Times bestselling author of Dogs Never Lie About Love.

Ein Buch, das den Blick auf unsere Nutztiere grundlegend verändert In den Ställen und auf den Weiden findet man die erstaunlichsten Dinge: Kühe, die in Schwermut verfallen, wenn man ihnen die Kälbchen wegnimmt, selbstbewusste Schweine, die Musik lieben, mutige Ziegen und lachende Hühner mit einem unverbesserlichem Sinn für Humor. Der renommierte Tierverhaltensforscher und Bestsellerautor Jeffrey Masson präsentiert bewegende Geschichten rund um das komplexe Seelenleben unserer Hof- und Nutztiere, die so viel feinfühliger, klüger und empfindsamer sind, als wir gemeinhin glauben. Ein bewegender Einblick in eine verborgene Welt und zugleich ein leidenschaftlicher Appell für mehr Respekt vor den Hoftieren.

A groundbreaking and inspiring exploration of the unique relationship between dogs and humans, from the bestselling author of Dogs Never Lie About LoveJeffrey Moussaieff Masson has long been interested in the relationships between humans and animals, and he’s always been aware that there was something very special in our bond with dogs. No other animals love us in quite the same way as dogs love us. And it is mutual. Is it possible that we developed our capacity for love, sympathy, empathy, and compassion because of our long association with dogs?In The Dog Who Couldn’t Stop Loving, Masson considers the far-reaching consequences of the coevolution of dogs and humans, drawing upon recent scientific research. Over the past forty thousand years a collective domestication has occurred that brings us to where we are today—humans have formed intense bonds with dogs, and the adoration is almost always reciprocal. Masson himself has experienced a profound bond with his new dog, Benjy, a failed guide dog for the blind, who possesses an abundance of uninhibited love. Masson knows that the love he feels for Benjy—the same feeling Benjy has for all the people and animals around him—is not unique, but exemplifies a love affair unmatched in the animal world.With wisdom, insight, and a brilliant analysis of recent scientific findings, bestselling author Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson delivers a provocative and compelling book that will change the way we think about love and our canine companions.

Billi è un gatto leopardo asiatico che vive in libertà tra le foreste e le lagune del Kerala, nell'India meridionale. Orgoglioso della propria indipendenza, prova però un'irrefrenabile attrazione per le attività degli esseri umani, soprattutto dei bambini, e ne invidia un po' gli affetti e la vita sociale. Appollaiato sul ramo di un albero di mango assiste alle lezioni di un vecchio saggio e apprende il sanscrito e i principi fondamentali delle tre principali religioni indiane: buddhismo, induismo e giainismo. Quindi decide di conoscere il mondo e di scoprire qualcosa di più sugli uomini, e se osservano davvero i precetti della non violenza. Per farlo intraprende un lungo e rischioso viaggio, nel corso del quale incontra e interroga animali che vivono in simbiosi con gli esseri umani: un ghepardo sfruttato per la caccia, un bufalo, una mucca, un'elefantessa, una mangusta e un pappagallo. I loro racconti non sono per nulla incoraggianti eppure, una volta tornato nei suoi luoghi natii, un bel mattino decide di fare il grande passo e si lascia avvicinare da due bambini.

Proč žiju na Novém Zélandu? Autor popisuje úchvatnou exotickou krajinu Nového Zélandu, která se stala pro jeho rodinu druhým domovem. Americký psychoanalytik žil dlouhá léta v Kalifornii. Popisuje, jak si zamiloval Nový Zéland, zemi uprostřed jižního Pacifiku a zdůvodňuje, proč se stala jeho novým domovem. Žije zde s manželkou a dvěma malými syny. Srovnává kulturu s jinými zeměmi, seznamuje s významnými daty novozélandských dějin (z jeho pohledu), popisuje kulturu a jazyk domorodých Maorů a osobní setkání s horolezcem sirem Edmundem Hillarym. Kniha obsahuje slovníček výrazů používaných Novozélanďany a důležitých maorských slov a autorovu doporučenou cestovní trasu.