The Pets/Wildlife Shelf

Venomous Animals of the United States and Canada
Lawrence L. C. Jones
Rio Nuevo Publishers
www.rionuevo.com
9781940322087 $45.00

https://www.amazon.com/Venomous-Animals-United-States-Canada/dp/1940322081

Synopsis: Venomous animals are everywhere. There could even be one crawling=
toward you right now. (Indeed, the editor received some fire ant bites at = his desk while working on this book!) But despite our fears of potential da= nger from these animals, they still fascinate and delight us too.

Venomous Animals is intended for anyone interested in, and wanting to safel=
y view, some of our most awe-inspiring animals in nature. It should prove u= seful to hikers, bird-watchers, and homeowners as well as professionals in = poison control centers and the medical field.

Highlights:

More than 80 sections on species that can cause harm to humans - from the f= amiliar European Honey Bee, Portuguese Man-of-War, and Western Diamond-back=
ed Rattlesnake to the less familiar biting worms, box jellyfishes, octopuse=
s, and shrews.

Basic information on identification, natural history, habitats, taxonomy, a=
nd attributes of venom composition and effects

Envenomation stories. Vicariously live the experiences of people bitten or = stung without their pain and hospital bill!

A venom and envenomation primer, along with a chapter on first aid

500+ color photographs of animals and the results of their envenomations

Critique: Studiously detailed, yet thoroughly accessible to readers of all = backgrounds, Venomous Animals of the United States and Canada: A Guide to V= ertebrates and Invertebrates of Land and Sea is a comprehensive reference a=
nd resource, featuring full-color photographs of venomous animals that are = potentially dangerous to humans. From poisonous snakes to biting worms, box=
jellyfishes, octopuses, shrews, spiders, scorpions, and more, Venomous Ani= mals of the United States and Canada discusses each species' classification=
, identification, natural history, how they are encountered, their venom ap= paratus and symptoms of poisoned victims, and offers insightful advice for = safely coexisting with these species. Venomous Animals of the United States=
and Canada is a "must-have" especially for American and Canadian public an=
d university library collections, and a fascinating, educational browse for=
lay readers.

Cats: A Celebration of Our Feline Friends
Julianna Photopoulos
Amber Books
https://www.amberbooks.co.uk
9781838861629, $29.99, HC, 224pp

https://www.amazon.com/Cats-Celebration-Our-Feline-Friends/dp/1838861629

Synopsis: Why do cats purr? How much can you learn about a cat's mood from = the direction it flicks its tail? How do cats show trust with their eyes? W=
hy do cats rub against their owners' legs?

Arranged in chapters covering physical characteristics, senses, life cycle,=
and behavior, "Cats: A Celebration of Our Feline Friends" by Julianna Phot= opoulos features a huge range of breeds from all around the world.

Ranging from Siamese to Russian Blue, from Manx to American Bobtail, from B= urmese to Bombay, "Cats: A Celebration of Our Feline Friends" expertly expl= ores and celebrates this most beloved pet. With fascinating captions on eve=
ry page, even experienced and dedicated cat lovers will learn something new=
..

Critique: A coffee-table style volume (9.5 x 0.8 x 11.4 inches, 3 pounds), = "Cats: A Celebration of Our Feline Friends" is a impressively informative c= ompendium of succinct informative commentaries accompanying simply stunning=
color photographs that will have a very special appeal for anyone who has = ever had a feline companion of their own. An original and inherently fascin= ating compendium, "Cats: A Celebration of Our Feline Friends" is especially=
and unreservedly recommended for personal, professional, community, and ac= ademic library Cat Breeds collections.

Editorial Note: Julianna Photopoulos (is a science writer and filmmaker. Sh=
e has written for various print and online publications including New Scien= tist, BBC Focus magazine, and Nature, and has been involved in several natu= ral-history documentaries for the BBC and National Geographic. As a biology=
graduate, she has worked in genetics and in dolphin and whale research. (h= ttps://www.progress.org.uk/about-us/people/julianna-photopoulos)

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