Author:David Quammen
In 1976 a deadly virus emerged from the Congo forest. As swiftly as it came, it disappeared, leaving no trace.
Over the four decades since, Ebola has emerged sporadically, each time to devastating effect. It can kill up to 90% of its victims. In between these outbreaks, it is untraceable, hiding deep in the jungle. The search is on to find Ebola’s elusive host animal. And until we find it, Ebola will continue to strike.
Acclaimed science writer and explorer David Quammen first came near the virus whilst travelling in the jungles of Gabon, accompanied by local men whose village had been devastated by a recent outbreak. Here he tells the story of Ebola, its past, present and its unknowable future.
A nimble job...deeply unsettling but also sober minded...a standout in the floodlet of Ebola books
—— Michiko Kakutani , New York TimesA mind-altering book ... What makes Bradshaw's book so valuable is his positive thinking. How can we make the cat less anxious? How can we help?
—— Lynne Truss , The TimesExceptionally thorough ... Bradshaw's concern and love for cats shines through ... You could buy a dozen books by the many cat whisperers, cat gurus and cat therapists that exist in our feline-obsessed modern world, but their accumulated wisdom would probably not help you understand your cats as well as Cat Sense
—— Tom Cox , ObserverBradshaw wants us to be better owners, and draws on the latest research - much of it is his own - into feline behaviour to show us how ... He offers admirably pragmatic solutions ... An entertaining book, written in a relaxed style
—— James McConnachie , Sunday TimesFor any who may wonder what their feline companions are really thinking, Cat Sense, by John Bradshaw, provides the best answers that science can give
—— New York TimesA fascinating book every cat owner should read
—— Irish TimesWitty, surprising writing ... There is his delight in detail, a talent for dismantling myths, but most importantly an ability to build a coherent and entertaining theory from an apparent contradiction that all cat-lovers will recognise: we seek to understand cats even though it is our lack of understanding that makes us love them
—— HeraldStaggeringly, brilliantly, indispensably useful.
—— Joshua Wolf ShenkIntelligent, interesting and well written … His story is a good window on the crazy history of the field …Bravely and admirably done.
—— New YorkerMy Age of Anxiety is a mine of information and extensive soul-searching. For contemporary readers, especially those beset with anxiety, it will prove an invaluable resource.
—— Literary ReviewTerrific…an unsparing and unsentimental look at a subject many keep hidden: mental illness.
—— Nature magazine[A] fascinating, page-turning book, with Stossel interspersing facts with personal experiences, as well as stories about famous names who have suffered from the condition and snippets of information he has received from the many therapists he's seen over the years. This is a captivating and insightful look at anxiety.
—— Press Association, 4/5 stars[An] informed and authoritative but personal overview of a debilitating condition
—— MetroStossel writes a well thought out, in-depth analysis of the history of anxiety disorders in modern times.
—— The Bookbag[A] full and frank account
—— Access magazine[A] wonderful book
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