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StowawayThe Disreputable Exploits of the Rat – A NEW SCIENTIST NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR
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'Shows us that, ultimately, the history of rats is a history of ourselves.' THE SUNDAY TIMES
'An intelligent and enlightening book' MICHAEL MORPURGO
'Wonderful' THE SPECTATOR
Plague-carriers. Filth-spreaders. Villains. Vermin. No animal is more maligned than the rat – or more misunderstood.
Rats inspire fear and fascination in equal measure – everyone has a rat story. In Stowaway, Joe Shute travels to some of the most heavily infested cities in the world to unpick the myths we tell ourselves about our rodent neighbours.
From sub-Saharan Africa to the Rocky Mountains, he delves into the hidden world rats inhabit beneath our feet, learns about their role in natural ecosystems and discovers how their extraordinary intelligence is saving lives. And through his own pet rats, he overcomes his own prejudices and experiences the deep emotional bonds rats can form with humans when given the chance.
Rats have shaped human history – and with so many of them living alongside us, there's no future without them. Is there a better way to coexist with them in the modern age? And what can the lives of rats teach us about our own?
Format: Paperback
Published: 2025
Pages: 272
Publisher: Bloomsbury Wildlife
ISBN: 9781399402514
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Our conditions mean the following:
- New - a brand new book
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- Very Good - only minor imperfections such as minor scuffs to edge or cover or a price written in pencil or shop sticker.
- Standard Secondhand - Clearly been read before, but not too bad. We do not recommend these for gifting. Spines usually creased. Could also include creases or folds to cover, some writing such as in the cover or elsewhere, underlining or highlighting, but might not do. Possibly some stains or marks. Similar in general to books in any secondhand shop or charity shop.
- Poor Condition - Usually this will have a specific problem such as writing inside, water damage, missing dust jacket, heavy staining, large creases or cuts. These are readable copies but not nice ones. On other websites this condition is called 'Acceptable' or 'Fair' , but we want to be more honest.
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