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Title: The Compleat Cockroach: A Comprehensive Guide to the Most Despised (And Least Understood) Creature on Earth by David George Gordon, David G. Gordon ISBN: 0-89815-853-2 Publisher: Ten Speed Press Pub. Date: 01 September, 1996 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 (8 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: PSOCID CORNER
Comment: Greetings and salutations once again , before I get to this issue's review I just wanted to say thanks to those of you who have sent in comments or suggestions. At first I was going to review "The Roaches Have No King " by Daniel Evan Weiss A good book but definitely not for children of all ages. It tells the story from the roaches perspective and in fact is narrated by two roaches Numbers and Bismarck. Other roaches are named Ajax , Argo and Julia Childs , which gives you an idea of the wit. Although the book gets your attention if you are terminally proper or sans an open sense of humor you might want to skip it. Ergo I have decided to send you to a book which is kind of like a web site for "roachabilia" it's also how I learned of the a fore mentioned novel. The book is "The Compleat Cockroach" by David George Gordon. I originally met Dave Gordon at a NY Entomological Society meeting back in 1997. At the time he was on a book tour and following his presentation I picked up a copy or four. The book opens with a well presented biology lesson of the insects 340 million year presence. While we have for the most part developed a negative view of roaches we are reminded of some of the other roles they play , such as the removal and recycling of dead plant and animal life in forests. Their vital niche in the food chain as well as their role as pollinators in rain forests and desert areas. With this information in mind we begin to understand how roaches enter the field as key cultural entomological figures. With a presence so varied and international their interactions and escapades easily enter human culture. Several quick references would be, "Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka ( yes I know it's probably a beetle but everyone else thinks it a roach) , Don Marquis's famous "Archy" circa 1920 and of course the Mexican revolution song entitled "La Cucaracha". Several years ago a friend of mine had this song played at my birthday party in a Mexican restaurant by a miriachi band , boy did I get some weird looks but everyone knew the words even the little guys under the table. Most recently the MTV movie "Joe's Apartment" demonstrated that roaches out sing and dance Disney's cricket. In addition Mr. Gordon tackles the topics of observation and control dating back to ancient Egypt to some modern methods or fiasco you may recall with the use of fungi (Bio-Path). This book is fascinating with tid bits and references galore. I urge you to pick up a copy , you probably won't put it down. You will also find yourself repeating the phrase " I didn't know that" several times. Well with a good book to read let me take the opportunity to wish you all A Happy and Healthy Holiday season and oh yeah enjoy the roach nog.
Rating: 5
Summary: Terrific for Research as well as Light Reading
Comment: I thought this book was TERRIFIC! It was alot of fun to read. The style was casule and informative. Read it, you'll learn all you ever need to know about cockroaches. Funny, fast paced, great for a report.
Rating: 5
Summary: Conquer your Blattariaphobia
Comment: "The Complete Cockroach," by biologist David George Gordon, is an exceptional reference on cockroaches: from etomology to popular culture. Two pages are devoted to "Kafka on Cockroaches" (129-30); students found this information useful when writing on "The Metamorphosis."
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Title: The Cockroach Papers: A Compendium of History and Lore by Richard Schweid ISBN: 1568581378 Publisher: Four Walls Eight Windows Pub. Date: 02 November, 1999 List Price(USD): $16.00 |
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Title: Eat-A-Bug Cookbook by David George Gordon ISBN: 0898159776 Publisher: Ten Speed Press Pub. Date: 01 May, 1998 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: Creepy Crawly Cuisine: The Gourmet Guide to Edible Insects by Julieta Ramos-Elorduy, Peter Menzel ISBN: 089281747X Publisher: Park Street Press Pub. Date: 01 March, 1998 List Price(USD): $16.00 |
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Title: Man Eating Bugs: The Art and Science of Eating Insects by Peter Menzel, Faith D'Aluisio ISBN: 1580080227 Publisher: Ten Speed Press Pub. Date: 01 September, 1998 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Avalanche (Nature in Action) by Stephen Kramer, Patrick Cone ISBN: 0876144229 Publisher: Carolrhoda Books Pub. Date: 01 February, 1992 List Price(USD): $19.93 |
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