Elizabeth Marshall Thomas is an author known for her profound explorations of the connections between humans and the natural world. Her works delve into unique cultures and ways of life that exist in harmony with their environments. Thomas possesses a keen observational skill, enabling her to depict complex social structures with empathy and insight. Her writing transports readers to distant realms, offering fresh perspectives on the human experience.
Exploring the intricate dynamics of dog behavior, anthropologist Elizabeth Marshall Thomas offers insights into the social structures and desires of dogs. Her groundbreaking observations challenge conventional views and provide a fresh perspective on the bond between humans and their canine companions, paving the way for a deeper understanding of their instincts and social interactions.
From the revered author of the bestselling The Hidden Life of Dogs, a witty, engaging, life-affirming account of the joy, strength and wisdom that comes with age.
"Tamed and Untamed -- a collection of essays penned by two of the world's most celebrated animal writers, Sy Montgomery and Elizabeth Marshall Thomas -- explores the minds, lives, and mysteries of animals as diverse as snails, house cats, hawks, sharks, dogs, lions, and even octopuses. Drawing on stories of animals both wild and domestic, the two authors, also best friends, created this book to put humans back into the animal world. The more we learn about what other animals think and do, they explain, the more we understand ourselves as animals, too. Writes Montgomery, "The list of attributes once thought to be unique to our species -- from using tools to waging war -- is not only rapidly shrinking, but starting to sound less and less impressive when we compare them with other animals' powers." With humor, empathy, and introspection, Montgomery and Thomas look into the lives of all kinds of creatures -- from man's best friend to the great white shark -- and examine the ways we connect with our fellow species. Both authors have devoted their lives to sharing the animal kingdom's magic with others, and their combined wisdom is an indispensable contribution to the field of animal literature. The book contains a foreword by Vicki Constantine Croke, author of the bestseller"--
In Dreaming of lions, the author shares stories from her life, from South West Africa (now Namibia) in the 1950s to the Kalahari Desert, where she conducted fieldwork among the Ju/wa Bushmen. Her skills as an observer and a writer put to the test on these and many occasions working with dogs, cats, cougars, deer, and with personal struggles, she has become the author of many books full of insightful observations.
The Paleo Diet is a fast growing and research-based approach for reaching optimal health, body composition goals and a radically improved quality of life. It is infiltrating society through its popularity among health conscious individuals, celebrities and professional athletes and was named as one of the most popular Google search terms in 2013. Paleo provides a clear and impactful introduction to the Paleo diet and aims to educate and inspire readers to clean out their cupboards and reset their lives with nourishing, healthful and whole foods based on those consumed prior to the industrial revolution. The 55 beautifully photographed recipes included will provide practical advice and encouragement to keep readers on track and informed.
Exploring the wisdom of the animal kingdom, this book highlights the lessons that deer can impart about nature's ancient rules. It encourages readers to observe the behaviors and interactions of deer in their natural habitats, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness and connection to the environment. Through these observations, the book aims to deepen our understanding of wildlife and the broader ecological principles at play.
Heartwarming and profound, this account of one writer’s relationship with his beloved German Shepherd is “one of the bonafide dog-lit classics” (New Yorker) The distinguished British man of letters J. R. Ackerley hardly thought of himself as a dog lover when, well into middle age, he came into possession of a German Shepherd. To his surprise, she turned out to be the love of his life, the “ideal friend” he had been searching for in vain for years. My Dog Tulip is a bittersweet retrospective account of their sixteen-year companionship, as well as a profound and subtle meditation on the strangeness that lies at the heart of all relationships. In vivid and sometimes startling detail, Ackerley tells of Tulip’s often erratic behavior and very canine tastes, and of his own fumbling but determined efforts to ensure for her an existence of perfect happiness. My Dog Tulip was adapted for the screen as a major animated feature film with a cast that includes the voices of Christopher Plummer, Lynn Redgrave, and Isabella Rossellini. Heralded as “a stroke of genius" by New York Magazine and “the love story of the year” by Vanity Fair, it is a masterpiece of animal literature that is sure to touch the hearts of anyone who has found companionship with their own four-legged friend.
Elizabeth Marshall Thomas was nineteen when her father took his family to live among the Bushmen of the Kalahari. Fifty years later, after a life of writing and study, Thomas returns to her experiences with the Bushmen, one of the last hunter-gatherer societies on earth, and discovers among them an essential link to the origins of all human society. Humans lived for 1,500 centuries as roving clans, adapting daily to changes in environment and food supply, living for the most part like their animal ancestors. Those origins are not so easily abandoned, Thomas suggests, and our modern society has plenty still to learn from the Bushmen. Through her vivid, empathic account, Thomas reveals a template for the lives and societies of all humankind.
Focusing on the dynamics between dogs and their human families, the author draws from her experiences to explore canine behavior and communication. As an anthropologist, she addresses common questions about dogs, such as the significance of their barks, challenges in house-training, and the intriguing relationships between dogs and cats. Through engaging anecdotes from her own household, she provides insights into how dogs have adapted to coexist with humans and each other, enriching our understanding of these beloved pets.