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Cruelty to Animals and Interpersonal Violence: Reading in Research and Application. Edited by Randall Lockwood and Frank R. Ascione.

Lockwood is Vice President in charge of Research and Educational Outreach for the Humane Society of the United States. The two present carefully selected pertinent philosophical and historical attitudes that provide support for the positive correlation between cruelty to animals and its relationship to human violence. A powerful and compelling introduction and conclusion emphasize the gravity of the situation for animals and humans alike.

Autumn Reading

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Books available from the American Red Cross:

Pet First Aid: Will you know what to do when your pet needs help?

This helpful first aid reference provides guidance for the more than 60 million U.S. households in which 110 million cats and dogs live. Tips for keeping your pet happy and healthy are also included. The soft-covered book with lay-flat bind- ing is 128 pages long, and features more than 130 illustrations

Dog First Aid and accompanying DVD Written un- der the guidance of Emergency and Critical Care vet- erinarian Deborah C. Mandell, VMD, and Red Cross health, safety and emergency preparedness experts, Dog First Aid has the most up-to-date and reliable information available. Coming in November, the Red Cross will release the Cat First Aid book and DVD to help keep your felines fit and healthy. Google: Ameri- can Red Cross Health and Safety Services Pets.