Animals Rights and Human Wrongs (€6.99) Sid Jenkins Animals Rights and Human Wrongs Sid Jenkins is a patient, plain spoken man who truly cares about animals and won’t put up with much nonsense from those who treat them badly. Qty

Creature Comfort - Animals That Heal (€9.99) Bernie Graham Creature Comfort - Animals That Heal The beneficial effects of animals on humans has been known for centuries. It is only recently, however, that more scientific studies have been set up to assess their healing potential. We know that people are statistically less likely to suffer an early heart attack if they have a pet, and that stroking an animal actually reduces stress levels. Projects like guide dogs for the blind and riding for the disabled are also familiar to many and are recognised as doing sterling work. But this is only the tip of the iceberg. ’Animal Assisted Therapy’, as it is known, is going from strength to strength and gaining recognition from mainstream medicine. There is a burgeoning amount of research devoted to the extraordinary effect dolphins can have on children with a range of physical and mental impairments. Numerous animal schemes have been set up, including one where dogs, even rabbits, are taken into hospitals to offer comfort and be cuddled by patients. People with severe epilepsy can lead near normal lives with dogs who possess the intriguing ability to predict a major seizure. Qty