Product Description: The astonishing story of a baby's first two years. Renowned zoologist and scholar of human behavior Desmond Morris (The Naked Ape) reveals a baby's incredible powers of development and extraordinary growth patterns. Through informed text and stunning photographs and artworks, this insightful reference surveys the biology, physics, chemistry and other forces which drive the rapid changes that occur in a baby's body every day...read more

Examines the past and present relationship between animals and humans, and discusses such issues as the morality of zoos and circuses, the proper treatment of domestic animals, and modern farming techniques

Describes in close detail the ingenious evolutionary strategies for survival and fascinating behaviors of all sorts of animals from reptiles who lose their tails to save themselves, to fish who change their sex

Describes in close detail the ingenious evolutionary strategies for survival and fascinating behaviors of all sorts of animals from reptiles who lose their tails to save themselves, to fish who change their sex

A complete guide to baby care covers such subjects as why babies cry, why babies yawn when they are born, why some babies are born hairy, why babies have soft spots, and others

Product Description: A special penny. A poker chip. A rabbit’s foot. A seashell. Many people, even those who insist they are not superstitious, have some sort of icon or amulet just for luck. Belief in the power of these lucky charms, or body guards, is universal...read more

The author of Catwatching illustrates, describes, and explains six hundred common human gestures and examines how similar gestures mean different things in various cultures. Original. 30,000 first printing.

The author reveals how human beings have consciously and unconsciously manipulated and displayed the parts of their bodies and shows, through over 450 illustrations, how outward differences merely disguise a shared humanity

A comparative chronology of one hundred years of human life outlines the social and physical changes that accompany aging and profiles the achievements and misfortunes of historical figures at each age

An authority on felines presents a comprehensive reference source, spanning the entire world and thousands of years, discussing the history and nature of cats and offering anecdotes, legends, complete information about breeds, and much more. 15,000 first printing. (view table of contents)

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The trained zoologist discusses almost everything readers want to know about cats, including why cats purr and the origin of the expression, 'it's raining cats and dogs.' Reprint. 75,000 first printing. (view table of contents)

The author of Catwatching and Catlore includes entries on every feline subject, from all the breeds of cats, to feline behavior, to noted cat owners, authors, and artists. BOMC.

'Renowned animal behaviorist Desmond Morris has created an impressive guide to the history and variety of man's best friend. The entries are accompanied by over 500 line drawings, which express the character of the dogs represented in a way that photographs often fail to capture. Divided into four major categories -- Sporting Dogs, Livestock Dogs, Service Dogs, and Other Dogs -- each division is arranged by the specific purpose for which they were bred, and again by country of origin. For the reader interested in further research, many entries include extensive references. Morris also provides an annotated bibliography of the most important dog reference books from 1576 to the present, and two additional lists of reference books, arranged by region and by breed group. A must for dog lovers.'--'The Best of the Best Reference Sources,' American Libraries, May 2003.Looks at every recognized dog breed from the Affenpinscher to the Zanzibar Greyhound, discussing the behavior, origins, and qualities of each and offering a look at various theories of canine behavior. (view table of contents)

For each of over 180 officially recognised pedigree dog breeds Morris provides a detailed history, and a full description of its qualities and characteristics, together with photographs of typical examples of the breed. Also, for each breed a list of colour forms is provided, together with the names and addresses of its breed clubs.

The trained zoologist answers fundamental and fascinating questions about man's best friend. By the author of Catwatching, Animalwatching, Babywatching, and Catlore. Reprint. 50,000 first printing. (view table of contents)

Examining the gesture repertoire found in twenty-five countries, this study of conscious body language interprets the actions, postures, movements, and expressions of people engaged in conversation