A collection of traditional stories from around the world, reflecting the cumulative wisdom of Sufi, Zen, Taoist, Buddhist, Jewish, Christian, African, and Native American cultures.

Discover What Rodents Know About the Good Life What can the common laboratory rat tell us about being human? According to behavioral neuroscientist Kelly Lambert, a whole lot. Her twenty- five-year career conducting experiments that involve rats has led her to a surprising conclusion: Through their adaptive strategies and good habits, these unassuming little animals can teach us some essential lessons about how we, as humans, can lead successful lives. From emotional resilience and a strong work ethic to effective parenting and staying healthy, the lab rat is an unlikely but powerful role model for us all. This is a surprising and engaging guided tour into the sophisticated mental, emotional, and behavioral worlds of these frequently maligned and often misunderstood little creatures.

In this refreshing, reader-friendly, and colorfully illustrated book about the ocean, renowned marine scientist Knowlton presents an overview of the hundreds of species that have been discovered in the past decade.

Nautilus Book Awards, Gold Winner Filled with vibrant folk art and thoughtful lessons, this picture book rooted in Ethiopian folktales reveals the power of patience, understanding, and sibling love. Courage, collaboration, patience, and sibling love prevail in this folktale with its roots in the Ethiopian tradition. The Lion's Whisker tells the story of Brother and Sister who are constantly arguing. When Grandmother sends them on a dangerous mission to pluck a lion's whisker for her magical potion, the siblings learn valuable lessons about the strength gained by working together, being brave, and showing patience and understanding for others. This classic folktale is brought to life for today’s kids by Rebecca Sheir—creator and host of the award-winning Circle Round storytelling podcast­—with the vibrant and modern folk art of Kenyan illustrator Nikita Abuya. Beloved for their lively storytelling and modern adaptations of values-based tales from around the world, Circle Round bring their wildly popular adaptation of Brother and Sister’s story to colorful picture-book form. Once kids and families have read The Lion's Whisker, resources in the back prompt further exploration of the tale, with conversation questions and creative storytelling prompts and activities.

Thirty-one stories from Far Eastern countries, including Korea, Burma, Japan, and Arabia, and from islands in the Pacific.

(back cover) Big cats, small cats, heroic cats, famous cats, extraordinary cats, cats in literature, cats in art, ghost cats, fairytale cats, detective cats, warrior cats, the fastest runners, the fiercest hunters, the consorts of kings, the Hollywood stars... Learn about all these fantastic feline characters--and much, much more--in this unique celebration of the world of cats. CAT BIZ Includes more than 400 color photographs and artwork illustrations revealing all the charm and infinite variety of the many moods of the cat. Entertaining and intriguing--a book that puts the fun back into cat ownership, great for dipping into at any time Lasting reference value--includes a huge amount of information and history, facts and figures An ideal present for any cat lover (flap copy) Imagine the most amazing miscellany of cat-related facts and figures, breed profiles, humorous anecdotes, historical stories, tall tales, fables, myths, and legends jostling for space with descriptions of a host of fun activities to enjoy with your cat. Then add up-to-date information on care and training to this irresistible package. The result is Cat Biz! Here in one compact and supremely accessible volume is a cornucopia of cat lore that will go straight to the top of the "must have" list of every committed cat lover. In equal parts entertaining and informative, Cat Biz is the ultimate feline compendium. The Author Amanda O'Neill was born in Sussex, England, and educated at the University of Exeter. She has written more than 20 books about pets and is a regular contributor to a number of national pet magazines in the U.K.