Animals Among Us, Paperback

An exploration of the new science of anthrozoology - a science dedicated to look at the true nature and depth of the human-animal bond.

Reducere. Our animals show us unconditional love in its purest form. They are our most loyal companions, constantly navigating our energy to support our need...

Reducere. DescriptionAt its current tally of 212 species, California's mammal list is the largest of all the United States'. This new guidebook joins its sis...

Reducere. Barrie Gilbert's fascination with grizzly bears almost got him killed in Yellowstone National Park. He recovered, returned to fieldwork and devoted...

Reducere. The New York TimesBestseller that explores animal intelligence and will alter the way we as humans view other species.Have you ever wondered what i...

Reducere. Our beautiful designs of dinosaurs, dangerous animals, and other fascinating creatures will enchant your little ones.What you can look forward to i...

A delightful collection of Khanty folktales introducing children of all ages to the animal persons of Siberia, among them Cuckoo Mother, Paki the B...

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Reducere. Goat Song is the story of a year in the life of a couple who abandoned their one-bedroom apartment in New York City to live on seventy-five acres i...

Native Americans are lauded for their profound spirituality and deep understanding of the land. Kent Nerburn here draws on his three decades living...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Jack RosewoodThere is little more terrifying than those who hunt, stalk and snatch their prey under the cloak of darkness. ...

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Reducere. DescriptionThese are fascinating stories in that each carries a pearl of wisdom. These stories are short but full of wit and contain life lessons t...

Unique among animals that ever trod across Texas, Uncle Sam was a camel born at sea. Arriving in Texas in 1856 as part of the U.S. Army's experimen...

Description"A palaeontological howdunnit... Spying on Whales] captures the excitement of...seeking answers to deep questions in cetacean science." ...

Reducere. DescriptionThe 5-Minute Linguist provides a lively, reader-friendly introduction to the subject of language suitable for the general reader and beg...

How far apart are humans from animals--even the "vampire squid from hell"? Playing the scientist/philosopher/provocateur, Vil m Flusser uses this q...

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Reducere. The woods-whether viewed from the ground on a morning hike or among the branches during an autumn afternoon spent in a tree stand-is a complex ecos...

Reducere. Forbidden Signs explores American culture from the mid-nineteenth century to 1920 through the lens of one striking episode: the campaign led by Ale...

Reducere. Among the monsters said to roam the world's jungles and desolate deserts, none is more feared than the chupacabra---the blood-sucking beast blamed ...

Reducere. This colourful edition of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's epic poem 'The Song of Hiawatha' is specially selected with children in mind, tracing Hiawat...

Reducere. To be quite honest, we don't really know much about human sex. If fact, most of us seem downright confused about it. If you don't believe me, just ...