One only need look at the breath-taking close-up photo adorning the cover of Rupert Soskin’s new Metamorphosis; Astonishing Insect Transformations from Bloomsbury to immediately assume that this is going to be quite a remarkable book.
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Bears in the Backyard
As more and more of the American population moves from the countryside into the cites and suburbs, the expansion of those cities and suburbs into what was once the countryside frequently brings humans into contact with the wildlife that is trying to adapt to the new conditions brought about by the proximity of large numbers of people.
The Dingo Debate
More than most any animal other than the kangaroo, the Dingo is synonymous with the Australian outback. But just as with so many creatures that have come into conflict with humans, the Dingo has gotten a bit of a bad rap. However when their history is examined and thoughtfully considered, they are actually quite fascinating.
A is for Arsenic
Kudos indeed to the folks at Bloomsbury Sigma for thinking of The Well-read Naturalist when rolling out the advance notices for Kathryn Harkup’s new book A is for Arsenic: The Poisons of Agatha Christie. After all, what if not ingenious distillations of the natural world – as well as important clues to the identity of the culprit – were the classic poisons featured in Dame Agatha’s famous mystery novels?