{"product_id":"kraken-the-curious-exciting-and-slightly-disturbing-science-of-squid-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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWendy Williams\u003c\/b\u003e is a journalist and author. She has written for the\u003ci\u003e Boston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e, the\u003ci\u003e Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, the\u003ci\u003e New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eChristian Science Monitor\u003c\/i\u003e, among other publications. She is also the author of several books, including the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Horse\u003c\/i\u003e, which was also chosen by the\u003ci\u003e Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e as a 2015 Best Book of the Year and won a Nautilus Book Award.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Harry N. Abrams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50724899291410,"sku":"9780810984660","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5d3cf281-cbec-420d-b510-7fc2826950d1.jpg?v=1734813196","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/kraken-the-curious-exciting-and-slightly-disturbing-science-of-squid-9780810984660","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}