Spiders : Learning to Love Them by Lynne Kelly (2009, Trade Paperback)

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When hordes of giant spiders invaded Lynne Kellys dreams, she decided it was time to overcome her arachnophobia by getting to know the creature intimately. This extensive introduction answers every basic question about spiders, including articles on web-building, the most venomous and dangerous species, and, of course, arachnid romance. An illustrated guide to identifying webs, a list of useful spider-watching equipment, observations sheets, and dozens of photographs of common species are also provided. Along the way, Lynne explains how she overcame her own arachnophobia, and provides tips and hints on how any arachnophobe can do the same.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherAllen & Unwin

ISBN-101741751799

ISBN-139781741751796

eBay Product ID (ePID)73229187

Product Key Features

Book TitleSpiders : Learning to Love Them

Number of Pages272 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2009

TopicAnimals / Insects & Spiders, General

IllustratorYes

GenreNature

AuthorLynne Kelly

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight15.2 Oz

Item Length8.5 in

Item Width5.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition22

Reviews"Kelly's treatment is clever, entertaining and complete, making this a fine read and a great example of species history done right." - Publishers Weekly on Crocodile, "Kelly's treatment is clever, entertaining and complete, making this a fine read and a great example of species history done right." -- Publishers Weekly on Crocodile

Dewey Decimal616.85225

SynopsisWhen hordes of giant spiders invaded Lynne Kelly's dreams, she decided it was time to overcome her arachnophobia by getting to know the creature intimately. This extensive introduction answers every basic question about spiders, including articles on web-building, the most venomous and dangerous species, and, of course, arachnid romance. An illustrated guide to identifying webs, a list of useful spider-watching equipment, observations sheets, and dozens of photographs of common species are also provided. Along the way, Lynne explains how she overcame her own arachnophobia, and provides tips and hints on how any arachnophobe can do the same., An introduction to the hairy, but not so scary, creatures that share our homes and gardens, and a personal account of overcoming arachnophobia and how any arachnophobe can do the same., As well as being an authoritative book on spiders, this book is a personal account of how the author came to love them, and how any other arachnophobe can do the same., An introduction to the hairy, but not so scary, creatures that share our homes and gardens, and a personal account of overcoming arachnophobia and how any arachnophobe can do the same. Spiders are everywhere. No matter how clean, how stark, how sterile your home, the spiders will come. Spiderlings will balloon in and wait for the insects that will appear. Adult spiders will walk in. As you destroy one, another will take its place. Spiders are like that. Lynne introduces us to the hairy, but not so scary, creatures that share our homes and gardens. Answering questions like: how do spiders build webs? is the daddy long-legs the most venomous spider in the world? is arachnid romance really so cutthroat? Lynne guides us through the myth and mystery that surrounds spiders, finally looking at the dreaded bite itself. Spiders: Learning to love them also contains everything the amateur arachnophile needs: an illustrated guide to identifying webs, a list of useful spider-watching equipment, observations sheets, and close-up colour photographs. By observing and studying spiders in the world around her, and learning from experts and biologists, Lynne came to love these misunderstood members of the animal kingdom. As well as being an authoritative book on spiders this is a personal account of conquering arachnophobia and how any arachnophobe can do the same.