How Snakes Work

How Snakes Work
Author: Harvey B. Lillywhite
Publsiher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2014-04
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780195380378

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A heavily illustrated and complete account of the functional biology of snakes, written for an audience of both scientists and a general readership.

Secrets of Snakes

Secrets of Snakes
Author: David A. Steen
Publsiher: Texas A&M University Press
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2019-09-23
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781623497972

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Winner, 2020 National Outdoor Book Award, Nature and the Environment Snakes inspire extreme reactions. Love or hate these limbless reptiles, almost everyone is fascinated by them. Although snakes are widespread and frequently encountered, they may be more misunderstood than any other group of animals. From giant rattlesnakes to mating dances, there are dozens of myths and misconceptions about snakes. In Secrets of Snakes: The Science beyond the Myths, wildlife biologist David Steen tackles the most frequently asked questions and clears up prevailing myths. In a conversational style with a bit of humor, Steen presents the relevant biology and natural history of snakes, making the latest scientific research accessible to a general audience. When addressing myths about snakes, he explains how researchers use the scientific method to explain which parts of the myth are biologically plausible and which are not. Steen also takes a close look at conventional wisdom and common advice about snakes. For example, people are told they can distinguish coralsnakes from non-venomous mimics by remembering the rhyme, “red on black, friend of Jack, red on yellow, kill a fellow,” but this tip is only relevant to coralsnakes and two mimics living in the southeastern United States, and it does not always work with other species or in other countries. Enhanced by more than 100 stunning color photographs and three original drawings, Secrets of Snakes: The Science beyond the Myths encourages readers to learn about the snakes around them and introduces them to how scientists use the scientific method and critical thinking to learn about the natural world. Number Sixty-one: W. L. Moody Jr. Natural History Series

Snakes in Suits

Snakes in Suits
Author: Dr. Paul Babiak,Dr. Robert D. Hare
Publsiher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2009-10-13
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780061854453

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Revised and updated with the latest scientific research and updated case studies, the business classic that offers a revealing look at psychopaths in the workplace—how to spot their destructive behavior and stop them from creating chaos in the modern corporate organization. Over the past decade, Snakes in Suits has become the definitive book on how to discover and defend yourself against psychopaths in the office. Now, Dr. Paul Babiak and Dr. Robert D. Hare return with a revised and updated edition of their essential guide. All of us at some point have—or will—come into contact with psychopathic individuals. The danger they present may not be readily apparent because of their ability to charm, deceive, and manipulate. Although not necessarily criminal, their self-serving nature frequently is destructive to the organizations that employ them. So how can we protect ourselves and our organizations in a business climate that offers the perfect conditions for psychopaths to thrive? In Snakes in Suits, Hare, an expert on the scientific study of psychopathy, and Babiak, an industrial and organizational psychologist and a leading authority on the corporate psychopath, examine the role of psychopaths in modern corporations and provide the tools employers can use to avoid and deal with them. Together, they have developed the B-Scan 360, a research tool designed specifically for business professionals. Dr. Babiak and Dr. Hare reveal the secret lives of psychopaths, explain the ways in which they manipulate and deceive, and help you to see through their games. The rapid pace of today’s corporate environment provides the perfect breeding ground for these "snakes in suits" and this newly revised and updated classic gives you the insight, information, and power to protect yourself and your company before it’s too late.

Snakes on the Job

Snakes on the Job
Author: Kathryn Dennis
Publsiher: Feiwel & Friends
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2020-01-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781250770912

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Full of sibilant sounds and other wordplay, Kathryn Dennis's picture book, Snakes on the Job, is a sssssweet story that's sure to be a read-aloud hit. Off to work the snakes will go. They slide into trucks and roll out slow. Hisssssssh goes the sound of the brakes. The busy snakes are back! This time, they are operating a variety of construction vehicles—bulldozers, diggers, backhoes and more—and what they are building is a surprise. It’s so fun, that new friends want to join them!

How Snakes Work

How Snakes Work
Author: Harvey B. Lillywhite
Publsiher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2014-01-31
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780199701575

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Anyone can look at a snake and see a creature unique unto itself, a reptile with a set of zoological and biological traits that are entirely its own. Just looking at this distinct animal raises many scientific questions. With regard to evolution, how did such an animal come to be? How does a snake move, and how do its sense organs differ from that of other reptiles? How does it eat, and how does it reproduce? Essentially, how does a snake "work"? In How Snakes Work: The Structure, Function and Behavior of the World's Snakes, leading zoologist Harvey B. Lillywhite has written the definitive scientific guide to the functional biology of snakes. Written for both herpetologists and a more general audience with an interest in the field, How Snakes Work features nearly two hundred color images of various species of snakes, used to provide visual examples of biological features explained in the text. Chapter topics include the evolutionary history of the snake, feeding, locomotion, the structure and function of skin, circulation and respiration, sense organs, sound production, temperature and thermoregulation, and reproduction. Containing all the latest research and advances in our biological knowledge of the snake, How Snakes Work is an indispensable asset to professional zoologists and enthusiasts alike.

Working with Snakes

Working with Snakes
Author: Geoff Coombe
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 135
Release: 2020-08-17
Genre: Electronic Book
ISBN: 0648924505

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An Information and Training Manual for individuals in Australia and New Zealand who:?Educate others about snakes when they are perceived to be, or are, a hazard or danger to humans, pets or livestock; or?Locate, catch and remove (or translocate) snakes from private or public property, commercial locations, government reserves, mining company sites or other places; or?Conduct field work or studies, or have occasional contact with snakesrequiring interaction with them.

Snakes Have No Legs

Snakes Have No Legs
Author: Kelly Tills
Publsiher: Awesome Animals
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2021-09-21
Genre: Electronic Book
ISBN: 1736700405

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Do snakes wear shoes? No! But they can win a race. See snakes slither up trees, on land, and in water.

Snakes

Snakes
Author: Roland Bauchot
Publsiher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2006
Genre: Serpents
ISBN: 9781402731815

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"Through the combined work of 13 different experts in the field, you'll gain invaluable and unique insight into the life style, behavioral characteristics, and physical appearance of many different species [of snakes]."--Page 2 of cover.