In the tradition of Jane Goodall and Dian Fossey, Robert Sapolsky, a foremost science writer and recipient of a MacArthur Genius Grant, tells the mesmerizing story of his twenty-one years in remote Kenya with a troop of savanna baboons."I had never planned to become a savanna baboon when I grew up; instead, I had always assumed I would become a mountain gorilla,” writes Robert Sapolsky in this witty and riveting chronicle of a scientist’s coming-of-age in Africa.

Nonhuman primates have played critical roles in biomedical research, and they are among the few animals whose use in research continues to increase. The scienti?c value of nonhuman primates derives from their close phylogenetic proximity to man and their consequent anatomic, physiologic, and genetic similarities to man. Only nonhuman primates can provide adequate models for many complex physiological and disease processes of humans. The baboon is a relative newcomer to the repertoire of no...

I love you more than a baboon’s bum, a kangaroo’s bum, a slimy slug’s bum!Stuffed full of all sorts of animal bums and celebrating love in all it's wonderful shapes and sizes, this hilarious new picture book is sure to have little ones, and big ones, laughing with pure glee.Featuring cheeky illustrations from the incredible Ben Whitehouse and with stellar rhyming text throughout, welcome to the brilliantly silly world of I LOVE YOU MORE THAN A BABOON'S BUM!...

John the Baboon is a warm and humorous children's story about a clever baboon who likes doing things differently. While the other baboons run up and down a steep mountain cliff, John prefers sliding down on his bum. The others laugh at him, but when a hungry leopard appears, John's unusual way of doing things helps save the entire troop.The adventure continues when the baboons visit a nearby orange farm, where juicy oranges, barking dogs, and a very angry farmer le...

Eugene Marais spent three years living in the South African wilderness in close daily contact with a troop of baboons. He later described this as the happiest, most content time of his troubled life. This period produced two works which are testament to his research and conclusions; they have very different histories. Firstly, there was a series of articles written in Afrikaans for the newspaper 'Die Vaderland'. They were then published in book form under the title 'Burgers van die Berge',...

EZRA POUND (1885–1972) has been called a poetic visionary, and “the inventor of modern English poetry.”Pound's lyric genius, superb technique, and profound insights ensured his reputation as one of the few men who throughout the centuries have kept poetry alive, ever growing and relevant.In the early twentieth century, he was famous for the generosity with which he championed the work of such major contemporaries as Ernest Hemingway, William Carlos Williams...

The amazing chronicle of a primate scientist's fifty-year journey studying baboons—and what her findings can tell us about primates, resilience, and human coexistence.In 1972, renowned anthropologist Shirley C. Strum traveled to Kenya to study the origins of human aggression through observing baboons. What Dr. Strum discovered completely defied her expectations, scientific notions about baboons, and even well-established assumptions about primate behavior writ larg...

A Conan the Barbarian inspired tale of adventure."Even gods die."Tyrannical magic has sent the world into turmoil. The new king searches for ancient artifacts to copy their powers. The Golden Hind defies him. Freyjrulf, aging mercenary, kingslayer, and infamous Stinger of the Scorpion Nine, should have no more reason to involve himself in this conflict with the death of the old king. But as a new mage, Leukos, joins the king's army, Freyjrulf knows his journey is f...

It's Time to Learn about Baboons is a collectible early learning book by Walter the Educator™ suitable for all ages belonging to Walter the Educator's Collectible Early Learning Book Series. Collect more books at WaltertheEducator.com

In the web of the animal kingdom, baboons stand out as remarkable exemplars of social dynamics, intelligence, and behavior. Often perceived through an anthropocentric lens, these primates challenge our understanding of what it means to be social and intelligent. "The Baboon Paradox" explores the profound connections between human and baboon societies, inviting readers to reevaluate their perceptions of these fascinating creatures.Structured into four parts, the book begins with an e...

Christian’s room is in a terrible state. His mom knows that when his friends come over to play, his room ends up looking like a jungle. Christian says it’s the fault of the Blue Baboon, but is this a tale too big to be believed? When Christian insists that his giant imaginary friend is the culprit, only the sweetest of solutions can save the day.

A sharp, satirical journey through a neon-lit dystopia where truth battles falsehood, led by Hikari Mei's fight against Mock Town's relentless mockery. Dark fantasy meets social critique.