Jake Page Knihy

Focusing on the rich history and cultural endurance of American Indians, this book challenges the traditional European-centric narrative that has dominated for centuries. It draws on recent archaeological discoveries and personal insights from the author's experiences with the Hopi tribes to present a comprehensive view of Indian life from ancient times to modern issues like casino negotiations. Covering significant events such as Custer's Last Stand and the Indian Civil Rights Act, it aims to portray a more authentic representation of Native American history and identity.

Do Dogs Laugh? draws on the last several decades of canine research, examining everything from a dog's eyesight to its culinary preferences and sense of humor. Jake Page looks at dogs' wild brothers, the wolves, and their closer cousins, the wild or pariah dogs; explains the newest theory of how dogs were domesticated; describes a dog's development from puppyhood on; and finally ponders a dog's emotional life and intelligence. And as an added bonus, Page's own pack of dogs makes multiple cameo appearances.

In Hollywood's heyday, the Westmore family dominated makeup departments, shaping the visages of stardom since 1917. Their century-long dedication earned them a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2008. In this engaging memoir, Michael Westmore shares stories from Hollywood's golden age and his own illustrious career, where he transformed Sylvester Stallone into Rocky Balboa and Robert De Niro into Jake LaMotta. His talent first shone in 1963 with the film The List of Adrian Messenger, where he created disguises for Kirk Douglas, Tony Curtis, and Frank Sinatra. Westmore became the go-to makeup artist for stars like Bobby Darin and Elizabeth Taylor, contributing to iconic films and TV shows such as The Munsters, Rosemary's Baby, and Mask, for which he won an Academy Award. He later crafted hundreds of alien characters for over 600 episodes of Star Trek, spanning various series. Filled with anecdotes about Hollywood's stars—from Bette Davis's unique makeup preferences to Shelley Winters's on-set habits—this memoir offers a delightful behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Tinseltown's most iconic film characters. Michael Westmore has been making up stars for over fifty years and often appears on the SyFy channel show Face Off with his daughter, McKenzie Westmore.

Do Cats Hear with Their Feet? traces the evolution of cats from the time they first adapted their feline form about 20 million years ago. Exploring every aspect of a cat's life—from predation, to play, to communication—Jake Page shows us what a cat's daily life is really like. He gives us a cat's-eye view of a bird hunt in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and explains why cats will hunt even when they are full, and why no self-respecting cat would eat vegetables. In sections that will be of interest to every cat owner, Jake Page demonstrates why territory is all-important to cats, investigates cat ESP, and shows that cats have, in fact, never been fully domesticated; they've just graciously decided to reside with us. Beautifully illustrated, this engaging book is full of surprising facts. Did you Black cats do better in the crowded conditions of cities than any other color? Cats are as allergic to humans as humans are to cats? Cats have survived falls from heights of over seven stories? Do Cats Hear with Their Feet? will show readers exactly why cats are such amazing creatures, and why humans have been crazy about them for centuries.

Describes the characteristics of a desert, explains how plants and animals have adapted to the arid conditions, tells the stories of desert explorers, and suggests ways to stop the growth of deserts

This book is about the admiration of birds by humans. It outlines the assigned meanings and the adopted symbols. It also outlines the evolution from the time of dinosaurs and how birds have evolved into the most successful group of vertebrates on Earth. There are magnificent full-color illustrations throughout.

Alan Posener, geboren 1949, wuchs in London, Kuala Lumpur und Berlin auf. Er hat zahlreiche Bücher veröffentlicht, darunter die Rowohlt-Monographien über John Lennon, John F. Kennedy, Elvis Presley, William Shakespeare, Franklin Delano Roosevelt und die Gottesmutter Maria. Zuletzt erschien in einer Neuausgabe: «John F. Kennedy. Biographie» (2013). Posener ist Autor der WELT. Er lebt in Berlin.