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Desmond Morris

Child: How Children Think, Learn and Grow in the Early Years

Editura: Hamlyn (UK)

Anul aparitiei: 2010

Exploring the fascinating world of young children, Morris provides age-by-age profiles that describe growth patterns, social and emotional behavior, and physical and cognitive skills to provide a better understanding of what children are thinking and feeling.

Desmond Morris

Amazing Baby

Editura: Firefly Books

Anul aparitiei: 2008

A renowned zoologist and scholar of human behavior reveals a baby's incredible powers of development and extraordinary growth patterns. Through informed text and stunning photographs and artworks, this insightful reference looks at a baby's remarkable changes during its first two years.

Desmond Morris

Amazing Baby: The Amazing Story of the First Two Years of Life

Editura: Firefly Books

Anul aparitiei: 2010

This well-illustrated visual reference to the first two years of a baby's life looks at a baby's incredible development and growth, surveys the latest science, and utilizes overlays to illustrate intricacies of infant anatomy.

Desmond Morris

The Naked Woman: A Study of the Female Body

Editura: St. Martin's Griffin

Anul aparitiei: 2007

Internationally bestselling author and world-famous human behaviorist Desmond Morris turns his attention to the female form, taking the reader on a guided tour of the female body from head to toe. Highlighting the evolutionary functions of various physiological traits, Morris's study explores the various forms of enhancement and constraint that human societies have developed in the quest for the perfect female form. This is very much vintage Desmond Morris, delivered in his trademark voice: direct, clear, focused, and communicating what is often complex detail in simple language. In THE NAKED WOMAN, Desmond builds on his unrivalled experience as an observer of the human animal while tackling one of his most fascinating and challenging subjects to date.

Desmond Morris

Intimate Behavior: A Zoologist's Classic Study of Human Intimacy

Editura: Kodansha Globe

Anul aparitiei: 1997

Desmond Morris

The Naked Ape: A Zoologist's Study of the Human Animal

Editura: Delta

Anul aparitiei: 1999

This work has become a benchmark of popular anthropology and psychology. Zoologist Desmond Morris considers humans as being simply another animal species in this classic book first published in 1967. Here is the Naked Ape at his most primal in love, at work, at war. Meet man as he really is: relative to the apes, stripped of his veneer as we see him courting, making love, sleeping, socializing, grooming, playing. The Naked Ape takes its place alongside Darwin's Origin of the Species , presenting man not as a fallen angel, but as a risen ape, remarkable in his resilience, energy and imagination, yet an animal nonetheless, in danger of forgetting his origins. With its penetrating insights on mans beginnings, sex life, habits and our astonishing bonds to the animal kingdom, The Naked Ape is a landmark, at once provocative, compelling and timeless.

Desmond Morris

The Human Zoo: A Zoologist's Study of the Urban Animal

Editura: Kodansha Globe

Anul aparitiei: 1996

How does city life change the way we act? What accounts for the increasing prevalence of violence and anxiety in our world? In this new edition of his controversial 1969 bestseller, The Human Zoo , renowned zoologist Desmond Morris argues that many of the social instabilities we face are largely a product of the artificial, impersonal confines of our urban surroundings. Indeed, our behavior often startlingly resembles that of captive animals, and our developed and urbane environment seems not so much a concrete jungle as it does a human zoo. Animals do not normally exhibit stress, random violence, and erratic behavioruntil they are confined. Similarly, the human propensity toward antisocial and sociopathic behavior is intensified in todays cities. Morris argues that we are biologically still tribal and ill-equipped to thrive in the impersonal urban sprawl. As important and meaningful today as it was a quarter-century ago, The Human Zoo sounds an urgent warning and provides startling insight into our increasingly complex lives.

Desmond Morris

Dogs: The Ultimate Dictionary of Over 1,000 Dog Breeds

Editura: Trafalgar Square Publishing

Anul aparitiei: 2008

One of the world's leading experts on animal behavior presents an authoritative guide to the origins and characteristics of every recognized breed of dog, from the Affenpinscher to the Zanzibar Greyhound. In addition, a fascinating look at the conflicting theories of canine behavior sheds new light on some old beliefs. From household pets to wild dogs, hunting hounds to sheep-herders, cattle-herders, even fish-herders, this comprehensive survey provides the history, qualities, and characteristics of each breed. Expert, meticulously researched information combines with superb illustrations to make this an unparalleled resource for dog lovers.

Desmond Morris

Owl

Editura: Reaktion Books

Anul aparitiei: 2009

From Edward Lear's "The Owl and the Pussycat" to David Lynch's Twin Peaks , owls have been woven into the fabric of popular culture. At times they are depicted as dignified, wise old scholars and at other times as foreboding voyeurs who see all and interrogate with an accusatory, "Who? Who?" In Owl best-selling author Desmond Morris explores the natural and cultural history of these predators of the night who embody both good and evil in turn. In this fascinating book, Morris describes the evolution, the many species, and the wide spread of owls across the globe. Owls are found on every land mass around the world, with the exception of Antarctica; and as a result of their wide distribution, owls appear in the folktales, myths, and legends of many native peoples--in addition to popular art, film, and literature worldwide. Featuring over 100 telling illustrations from nature and culture, Owl will appeal to the numerous fans of this enigmatic bird, from the friendly Mr. Owls to silent, sinister, hunters of the dark.

Desmond Morris (Author)

Illustrated Horsewatching

Editura: VINTAGE/EBURY (A DIVISION OF R

Anul aparitiei: 2000

In addition to examining the details of horse behaviour he answers a wealth of fascinating cultural and sociological questions, such as why horseshoes bring good luck, why we (at least in this country) don't eat horses, why jockeys are allowed to whip their mounts, and why we call a bad dream a nightmare. Page dim. 250 x 223 x 10 Weight: 570 grams

Desmond Morris (Editor)

Primate Ethology

Editura: ALDINE PUB

Anul aparitiei: 2005

This is a groundbreaking workwhich brought together studiesof monkeys and apes from boththe laboratory and the field. Manybroad aspects of primate life, including facial expressions, sexual signals, grooming, play, social organization and parental care, are covered bythe contributors and provided a whole new approach toprimate behavior.

Desmond Morris (Author)

Ninos: Como Piensan, Aprenden y Crecen de Los 2 a Los 5 Anos

Editura: BLUME

Anul aparitiei: 2013

From impish two-year-olds to inquisitive preschoolers, this engaging and informative guide to early childhood development describes the extraordinary milestones and progresses of the most important formative years of a child. Childhood gestures and body language are interpreted to help parents understand the personality, thoughts, and emotions of the youngest children. Each chapter includes photographs that capture the activities and typical reactions of children when confronted with everyday experiences. Foldout sections are included that list the physical and mental characteristics of children from the ages of two through five. Parents and educators alike will consider this an essential resource. Desde los niños traviesos de dos años hasta los inquisitivos preescolares, esta guía atractiva e informativa del desarrollo infantil temprano describe los extraordinarios hitos y progresos que tienen lugar durante los años más importantes para la formación del niño. Se interpretan los gestos y el lenguaje corporal infantil para ayudar a padres a comprender la personalidad, los pensamientos y los sentimientos de los niños más pequeños. Cada capítulo está ilustrado con ...

Morris Desmond

The Naked Ape A Zoologist's Study of the Human Animal

Editura: Vintage Publishing

Anul aparitiei: 1994

FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY EDITION - WITH A NEW PREFACE BY THE AUTHORHere is the Naked Ape at his most primal - in love, at work, at war. Page dim. 198 x 129 x 13 Weight: 194 grams

Morris Desmond

The Human Zoo

Editura: Vintage Publishing

Anul aparitiei: 1994

This study concerns the city dweller. Morris finds remarkable similarities with captive zoo animals and looks closely at the aggressive, sexual and parental behaviour of the human species under the stresses and pressures of urban living. Page dim. 198 x 129 x 11 Weight: 132 grams

Morris Desmond

Illustrated Catwatching

Editura: Ebury Publishing

Anul aparitiei: 1995

A new edition of "Catwatching", in which the text is accompanied by colour photographs of cats of every variety, each illustrating the behaviour described by the author. Morris answers 60 questions such as: why does a cat purr; and why are cats attracted to people who don't like them? Page dim. 252 x 219 x 12 Weight: 573 grams

Morris Desmond, Morris Donald R.

Illustrated Dogwatching

Editura: Ebury Publishing

Anul aparitiei: 1998

What exactly is it about the canine personality that has singled out the dog, from all the 4, 236 species of non-human mammals, to be man's best friend? The author gives answers to this and many other questions. why does a dog bury a bone? Why does a dog wag its tail? Do dogs have a sixth sense? Do dogs show remorse? And many more. Page dim. Weight: 564 grams

Morris Desmond

The Naked Woman

Editura: Vintage Publishing

Anul aparitiei: 2005

The human female form is the brilliant end-point of millions of years of evolution, loaded with amazing adjustments and subtle refinements. Page dim. 199 x 130 x 20 Weight: 258 grams

Morris Desmond

Catwatching

Editura: Ebury Publishing

Anul aparitiei: 2002

Every single cat carries an inheritance of amazing sensory capacities, vocal utterances, body language and territorial displays. 'What does a cat signal with its ears?' 'Why does your cat tear at the fabric of your chair?' Addressing these questions, this work gives an insight into the nature of your cat. Page dim. Weight: 115 grams

Morris Desmond

Peoplewatching The Desmond Morris Guide to Body Language

Editura: Vintage Publishing

Anul aparitiei: 2002

Peoplewatching is the culmination of a career of watching people - their behaviour and habits, their personalities and their quirks. Desmond Morris shows us how people, consciously and unconsciously, signal their attitudes, desires and innermost feelings with their bodies and actions, often more powerfully than with their words. Page dim. 198 x 130 x 41 Weight: 530 grams

Morris Desmond

The Naked Man A study of the male body

Editura: Vintage Publishing

Anul aparitiei: 2009

Offers a study of the masculine body from head to toe, exploring how biological features have been modified, suppressed or exaggerated by customs and changes in social fashions. This title is suitable for anyone interested in this far from rare, but nevertheless endangered species. Page dim. 198 x 129 x 20 Weight: 250 grams