“book of animal ignorance”

On the heels of the bestselling "The Book of General Ignorance" comes this entertaining collection of the misconceptions and misunderstandings people have about animals, from aardvarks to zebras.Fast on the heels of the "New York Times" bestseller "The Book of General Ignorance" comes "The Book of A... More

A bestiary for the 21st century from the writers of the hit BBC show QI.Meet the water bears that can live in suspension for hundreds of years, the parasite carried by your cat that makes men grumpy and women promiscuous, and the woodlouse that drinks through its bottom. Marvel at elephants that wal... More

Here are exciting tales of hair-breadth escapes and thrilling encounters in the wild - stories of man's relationships with other living creatures, furred or feathered, fierce or friendly. All the stories were written out of the writers' own experiences. From thrilling encounters with man-eating tige... More

From the noted Scottish author and scholar: 66 illustrated tales about creatures of land, sea, and air. Adapted from stories originally told by Alexandre Dumas, Theophile Gautier, Pliny, and others, they include "The Adventures of Pyramus," "Two Highland Dogs," "The Ship of the Desert," "The Otter W... More

Dozens of animals, tame and wild, had a part in Christmas, as late-19th and early 20th century illustrators saw it. On antique Christmas cards, the holiday commemorating the birth of Mary's son was celebrated by a diverse group of God's creatures. Clint Viebrock insightfully notes how both barn anim... More

Perhaps the first publication of its kind in a country, Animal Quiz makes an ideal gift for children and nature loving adults.Maneka Gandhi is an enviornmentalist, animal activist, vegetarian crusader, author of books from mythology, etymology and law and first aid manuals, columnist, television and... More