About this title: In the spirit of Robert Sullivan's "Rats" and Mary Roach's "Stiff" comes this richly informed and at times very funny exploration into the world of blood-feeding animals--from vampire bats and leeches to ticks, bedbugs, and vampire fish. Line drawings throughout.
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harmony
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780307381125ISBN:0307381129
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harmony
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780307381125ISBN:0307381129
Description: Good. Used item may show library stamps, stickers and marks. Buy with confidence-your satisfaction is guaranteed at B-Logistics! Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. Please note that Expedited shipping is not available at this time. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harmony
Date Published: 2008-10-14
ISBN-13:9780307381125ISBN:0307381129
Description: Very Good. Dust jacket has slight shelf wear and soiling. Unmarked, pages clean & bright, binding tight. *Ships Next Business day* read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harmony
Date Published: 2008-10-14
ISBN-13:9780307381125ISBN:0307381129
Description: New. New, unread, unused & in perfect condition with no damaged or missing pages. This is a paperback with same cover and pre-release stickers. This book is the same isbn, but is a paperback. Great Copy. Ships Lightning Fast. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harmony
Date Published: 2008-10-14
ISBN-13:9780307381125ISBN:0307381129
Description: New. New, unread, unused & in perfect condition with no damaged or missing pages. This is a paperback with same cover and publisher stickers. This book is the same isbn, but is a paperback. Great Copy. Ships Lightning Fast. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harmony
Date Published: 2008-10-14
ISBN-13:9780307381125ISBN:0307381129
Description: New. New, unread, unused & in perfect condition with no damaged or missing pages. This is a paperback with same cover and publisher stickers. This book is the same isbn, but is a paperback. Great Copy. Ships Lightning Fast. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harmony, New York
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780307381125ISBN:0307381129
Description: Fine in Fine dust jacket. 9780307381125. A tight, unread copy with publisher's publicity material laid in.; 1.34 x 9.29 x 5.67 Inches. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harmony Books
Date Published: 2008-10-14
ISBN-13:9780307381125ISBN:0307381129
Description: NEW. Hardcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780307381125. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harmony
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780307381125ISBN:0307381129
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Edition: First edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harmony Books, New York
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780307381125ISBN:0307381129
Description: Near Fine in Fine Dj. Blood and the Curious Lives of Blood-Feeding Creatures. 325 pp. 8vo. Hardcover. Jacket in fine condition. Minor wear to book edges. Interior clean and tight. read more
Binding: First edition, TPBO, Trade paperback, New,
Publisher: Three Rivers Press, New York
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780307381132ISBN:0307381137
Description: New. This one looks like it's pretty good Schutt. (sorry) “ For centuries, blood feeders have inhabited our nightmares and horror stories, as well as the shadowy realms of scientific knowledge. In Dark Banquet, zoologist Bill Schutt takes us on a fascinating voyage into the world of some of nature's strangest creatures&endash; the sanguivores. Using a sharp eye and mordant wit, Schutt makes a remarkably persuasive case that blood feeders, from bats to bedbugs, are as deserving of our ... read more
"Fun! Like a Smithsonian article, it's a natural history book about creatures that eat blood, mainly bats, leeches, and ticks. It's gross but in a good way. Did you know that some vampire bats can imitate baby chicks in order to sneak up on the mama chicken?
Grade: A Recommended: To people who enjoyed being grossed out by the natural world. This would probably be a good gift book for older kids or teens who like the divine ew-ness of nature."
"Very informative and fun to read. Schutt is stronger when he writes about bats, the book gets a little weaker in the second half. One annoying thing: a huge number of seemingly unnecessary footnotes, which break up the reading flow every time you come across one. I don't know what the editor thought when he suggested it, as I can't really see any reason why these footnotes couldn't just remain in the text proper.
"Fascinating, humoruous and bizarre: this book has everything I look for in non-fiction. My husband learned far more than he ever wanted to know about vampire bats, leeches, bed bugs and blood while I was reading this book--it's the sort of volume that compels the reader to exclaim aloud "WOW! Listen to this!""
"Really thought this was interesting stuff! However, the author has so many asides and tangents that it detracts from the meat of the book. Also, it's hard to tell when to stop skimming and start reading again (if you want to skip said parts).
If I can't find another book on this topic, I'll read it again."
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