{"product_id":"kraken-wendy-williams-9780810984660","title":"Kraken: The Curious, Exciting, and Slightly Disturbing Science of Squid","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling and award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eThe Horse\u003c\/i\u003e comes the enthralling examination of one of the most popular and most intriguing animals in the deep blue sea.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The ocean is the last remaining source of profound mystery and discovery on Earth with 80 percent of it still largely unexplored; thus, it is of perennial fascination. In \u003ci\u003eKraken: The Curious, Exciting, and Slightly Disturbing Science of Squid\u003c\/i\u003e, journalist Wendy Williams introduces one of the ocean's most charismatic, monstrous, enigmatic, and curious inhabitants: the squid. More than just calamari, squid species are fascinatingly odd creatures, with much to teach us about our own species, not to mention the obsessive interest so many of us can't help but have for the enormous beast that is the giant squid, which is quick to attack sperm whales, and even submarines and boats. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Williams also examines other equally enthralling cephalopods, including the octopus and the cuttlefish, and explores their otherworldly abilities, such as camouflage and bioluminescence. \u003ci\u003eKraken\u003c\/i\u003e takes the reader on a wild ride through the world of squid science and adventure, along the way answering some riddles about how the human brain works, what intelligence really is, and what monsters lie in the deep. Wendy Williams weaves a rich narrative tapestry around her subject, drawing powerfully on the passions and discoveries of scientists, fisherman, and squid enthusiasts around the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Abounds with both ancient legend and modern science.\" --\u003ci\u003eDiscover \u003c\/i\u003emagazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Wendy Williams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0810984660\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780810984660\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Harry N. Abrams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/05\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.51lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.24h x 5.54w x 0.60d","brand":"Wendy Williams","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44069407293695,"sku":"9780810984660","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d839983b-21c6-4eca-a219-7d5bf8517f68.jpg?v=1685424541","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/kraken-wendy-williams-9780810984660","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}