Life histories of the Surrealists, known and unknown, by one of the last surviving members of the movement--artist and best-selling author Desmond Mor

De kale aap van Desmond Morris, een van de beroemdste en belangrijkste boeken van de twintigste eeuw, viert zijn vijftigste verjaardag. Morris heeft o

In this classic Reaktion title, now available in paperback, bestselling author and broadcaster Desmond Morris explores the natural and cultural histor

Er was eens een kind dat een boek van de plank pakte en begon te lezen...En dat boek gaat over olifanten. Lees met hem mee en je komt achter de meest

Charles Darwin wordt geportretteerd als iemand die worstelt met immensevraagstukken in een samenleving die sterk in beweging is. In meeslepend proza g

*WINNER OF THE 2017 PULITZER PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION* 'Beautifully written, thought-provoking, and unforgettable ... If you want a good understanding

De kale aap van Desmond Morris, een van de beroemdste en belangrijkste boeken van de twintigste eeuw, viert zijn vijftigste verjaardag. Morris heeft o

AS HEARD ON BBC RADIO 4s BOOK OF THE WEEK 'Morris is one of Britain's greatest living writers.' The Times 'Fascinating ... valuable and rare. Th

Part of the Penguin Monarchs series: short, fresh, expert accounts of England's rulers - now in paperback On Christmas Day 1066, William, duke of N

A critical introduction to the central issues of the philosophy of language.

In this, Jenni Desmond's third nonfiction children's book about one of the large, endangered animals of Earth, we join a young boy as he learns about

Desmond Morris considers the cat in myth and history, and answers questions he received from cat owners after the publication of the internationally b

A lavishly illustrated revised edition of the '70s cult book, updated by the author and with a bold new design and contemporary images.

FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY EDITION - WITH A NEW PREFACE BY THE AUTHORHere is the Naked Ape at his most primal - in love, at work, at war.

A natural and cultural history of the 'perfect predator' - the leopard - and its depiction in literature, art, film, advertising and popular culture.

This study concerns the city dweller. Morris finds remarkable similarities with captive zoo animals and looks closely at the aggressive, sexual and pa

In addition to examining details of behavior, Dr Morris considers such questions as why horseshoes bring good luck, why we don't eat horses, why jocke

The first book to bring together the many different everyday gestures that are used all over the world. The result is a fascinating reference book of