Books about behavior

Providing an understanding of how animals think and feel, this book is from one of the world's most celebrated animal scientists.

A playful peek into the homes of dinosaur babies and their parents at bedtime. How does a dinosaur say good night when Papa comes in to turn off the light? Does a dinosaur slam his tail and pout? Does he throw his teddy bear all about?

A special 15th anniversary edition of this principle-centred approach for solving personal and professional problems.

The new art of teaching and training

The biography of an idea: that many of the problems we face - from teenage delinquency to traffic jams - behave like epidemics and are capable of sudden and dramatic change due to their inherent volatility. The author explores the ramifications of this, offering a way to view the world.

Asking questions about human motivation and living and reaching some conclusions, this book aims to be at the heart of things we see and do and the subjects that bedevil us: from parenting to crime, sport to politics, fat to cheating, fear to traffic jams.

An enlightening and entertaining account of the unique relationship between humans and their pets. It offers a delightful insight into animal and human thinking and feeling. An essential companion for all dog lovers!

When this work was first published it created a discipline and started a tumultuous round in the age-old nature versus nurture debate. In the introduction Edward Wilson shows how research in human genetics and neuroscience has strengthened the case for biological understanding of human nature.

This volume aims to unlock the secrets behind dog behaviour.

Each article in this text is an example of Lewis's ability to explain and defend what he terms mere Christianity. He expounds the reasons why Christianity is a credible faith and looks at Christian belief and behaviour.

From the author of 'THE HIDDEN LIFE OF DOGS' comes 'The Secret Life of Cats'.

This work looks in detail at all aspects of bird behaviour, ecology, taxonomy and conservation, considering each of the 80 American bird families in turn. The introductory sections cover ecological and biological concepts such as anatomy, aerodynamics, evolution, migration and habitats.

This title aims to reveal how collective wisdom shapes business, economics, society and nations.

An informative guide in which dog expert Stanley Coren explores the amazingly nuanced range of canine expression, reveals what your dog is saying to you with its body language and voice and - just as important - explains how to make yourself understood by your dog.