To paraphrase the famous Watergate question, what do animals know and when do they know it? In his first book, George Page, the creator and host of the award- winning PBS series “Nature,” presents a lively, accessible survey of the field of animal intelligence. Drawing on everything from Descartes
Want some action or adventure? Or are you in the mood to be pampered and spa-d? Here are the spas, resorts, a château or two, and cruises you can enjoy with your dog… A small hotel in a Midwest town received a letter from a vacationer who asked if his
Monique held his face between her hands,gazing deeply into his eyes as only the French can do. “Mon Dieu,” she murmured, smitten.“He’s gorgeous.” Poncho lowered his eyelids and trembled. Monique gently bent forward in her airline seat and kissed his muzzle. We hadn’t even landed at Charles de
Actress, Activist, and Animal Lover. Back in sunny Los Angeles in her new digs, Alicia talks about her latest work in Kenneth Branagh’s new film based on Shakespeare’s play Love’s Labour Lost. “Kenneth is one of the most inspiring and committed directors I have ever worked with. He truly knows
Many an urbanite will wince at the prospect of reading the “Chicken Soup” books, having heard about their syrupy tone. And it’s true—these collections of inspirational short stories are strictly of the Hallmark variety. Each formulaic story comes down the assembly line with the same bells and whistles. But
“Plump Pups and Fat Cats: A Seven-Point Weight Loss Program for Your Overweight Pet” by Steve Duno (St. Martin’s Griffin) Reading this title, some pet owners will wince. What’s next—a Twelve-Step program for dogs and cats? Not to worry. Steve Duno’s smart, crisply written book will be useful to owners