Zebra
Zebra

Author: Christopher Plumb

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Published: 2018-05-15

Total Pages: 238

ISBN-13: 1780239718

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Common and exotic, glamorous and ferocious, sociable and sullen: zebras mean many things to many people. But one facet of zebras universally fascinates: their stripes. The extraordinary beauty of zebras’ striped coats has ensured their status as one of the world’s most recognizable and popular animals. Zebra print is everywhere in contemporary society—on beanbags and bikinis, car seats and pencil cases. Many zoos house a zebra or two, and they are a common feature of children’s books and films. Zebras have been immortalized in paint by artists, including George Stubbs and Lucian Freud, and they even have a road crossing named after them. But despite their ubiquity, the natural and cultural history of zebras remain a mystery to most. Zebra is the most comprehensive and wide-ranging survey ever published of the natural and cultural history of this cherished animal, exploring its biology and cultural relevance in Africa and beyond. Few know that there are three species of zebra (plains, mountain, and Grévy's), that one of these is currently endangered, or that among the many subspecies was once found the quagga, an animal that once roamed southern Africa in large numbers before dying out in the 1880s. Drawing on a range of examples as dizzying as the zebra’s stripes, this book shows how the zebra’s history engages and intersects with subjects as diverse and rich as eighteenth-century humor, imperialism, and technologies of concealment. Including more than one hundred illustrations, many previously unpublished, Zebra offers a new perspective on this much-loved, much-depicted, but frequently misunderstood animal.

Zebra-Girl
Zebra-Girl

Author: Pearl Lee

Publisher: FriesenPress

Published: 2024-05-23

Total Pages: 191

ISBN-13: 1039172733

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Seventeen-year-old Nessa Harding’s world—previously filled with light and colour has faded to black and white. Her father, a frustrated poet, has left home. Her mother, a talented seascape painter, is in the midst of a nervous breakdown. Nessa’s one solace, her dog Cocoa, is shipped off to the countryside when she and her mother are forced to move into a pet-free building. To make matters worse, it’s Nessa’s graduating year, she has no idea what she wants to do after high school, and Bryce Sinclair, star of the basketball team, only has eyes for Myla Dornwood. With her three besties—Rosie, Steph, and Tony—carrying on endlessly about prom, Nessa feels more depressed than ever. Set against the backdrop of modern-day Montreal, Zebra-Girl is a powerful and personal story that digs deep into the turmoil of the teen experience, exploring mental health, unrequited love, the opposing desires for independence and aid, and what it means to love someone—really love someone—for exactly who they are.

The Zebra Code
The Zebra Code

Author: Andrew LaCivita

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2024-08-06

Total Pages: 317

ISBN-13:

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Achieve remarkable growth and fulfillment through The Zebra Code—a transformative roadmap of skills, lessons, and actionable wisdom designed to keep you on a path of constant career advancement. Have you ever found yourself lost in the maze of professional growth? Have you ever felt stuck, unsure of which skills to prioritize or how to chart your career path effectively? These are common challenges many people face and result in unrealized potential and missed opportunities. The Zebra Code is your answer. In a post-academic world, where traditional guidance is scarce and you’re left to figure it out on our own, this book becomes your experienced mentor. The Zebra Code offers a structured syllabus of the most impactful, professional skills and sequenced lessons to help navigate the intricacies of career development. No more wandering aimlessly only to blend in with the herd. Now, you can craft and implement your own personalized, effective, strategic, career growth plan to stand out and get ahead. Imagine a future where your career aligns perfectly with your abilities—where you consistently achieve success and satisfaction. It's within your grasp, and it starts with The Zebra Code!

The Stripeless Zebra
The Stripeless Zebra

Author: Syed Habeeb

Publisher: Notion Press

Published: 2022-07-12

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13:

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The Stripeless Zebra is a story of an imperfect zebra who is rejected by his zeal but fights the odds to discover his true self. In the process, he is instrumental in leading his zeal back from the brink of extinction. The story is narrated by the protagonist, Hatim, the COO of an IT company in India, who is at crossroads after losing a large gamechanger project due to the unprofessional attitude of his colleague. Hatim who is obsessed with the idea of being ‘Perfect’, takes a sabbatical and travels to the desert of Tanzania. He loses his way in the desert and destiny opens some unbelievable life-changing experiences. He is short of being killed by a mountain lion but is rescued by a stripeless zebra. With a sequence of events, experiences, and dreams, he returns home a transformed man. Hatim implements the learning from the stripeless zebra to discover himself and build an incredible team of unlike-minded individuals. Together they transform a school that is at the mercy of a don.

Zebra Stripes
Zebra Stripes

Author: Tim Caro

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 2016-12-05

Total Pages: 319

ISBN-13: 022641115X

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From eminent biologists like Alfred Russel Wallace and Charles Darwin to famous authors such as Rudyard Kipling in his Just So Stories, many people have asked, “Why do zebras have stripes?” There are many explanations, but until now hardly any have been seriously addressed or even tested. In Zebra Stripes, Tim Caro takes readers through a decade of painstaking fieldwork examining the significance of black-and-white striping and, after systematically dismissing every hypothesis for these markings with new data, he arrives at a surprising conclusion: zebra markings are nature’s defense against biting fly annoyance. Popular explanations for stripes range from camouflage to confusion of predators, social facilitation, and even temperature regulation. It is a serious challenge to test these proposals on large animals living in the wild, but using a combination of careful observations, simple field experiments, comparative information, and logic, Caro is able to weigh up the pros and cons of each idea. Eventually—driven by experiments showing that biting flies avoid landing on striped surfaces, observations that striping is most intense where biting flies are abundant, and knowledge of zebras’ susceptibility to biting flies and vulnerability to the diseases that flies carry—Caro concludes that black-and-white stripes are an adaptation to thwart biting fly attack. Not just a tale of one scientist’s quest to solve a classic mystery of biology, Zebra Stripes is also a testament to the tremendous value of longitudinal research in behavioral ecology, demonstrating how observation, experiment, and comparative research can together reshape our understanding of the natural world.

Zebra
Zebra

Author: Lisa Jackson

Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing

Published: 2019-08-01

Total Pages: 16

ISBN-13: 1731606087

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Meet the zebra – find out what zebras eat, why they travel long distances, and how they fight predators! African Animals: Zebra provides young readers in prekindergarten to grade 1 with an introduction to this amazing African animal. This 16-page book uses simple text and vivid photos to present fascinating facts about the zebra. This series introduces mammals from the continent of Africa. Early readers will learn facts about what these amazing animals look like, how they find food, how they interact with social groups, and more. Each book also features callouts that match glossary words to images, and comprehension questions to advance learning.

How Is Your Brain Like a Zebra?
How Is Your Brain Like a Zebra?

Author: Judith L. Lauter

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2008-11-10

Total Pages: 219

ISBN-13: 1450069983

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Intended for the general reader as well as specialists, this book presents a fascinating new theory that posits three major brain types created by sex hormones before birth-Polytropic, Middle, and Focal. A brief scientific background is given first, and then the theory is illustrated with vivid anecdotes about real cases. The author argues persuasively (and sometimes startlingly) that brain types influence many human traits and differences, such as personality, special skills, learning disabilities, and a whole host of medical conditions. This unique approach promises new (and practical) insights into such puzzling issues as hyperactivity, autism, nicotine addiction, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and dyslexia. Read this book to find out which kind of "zebra brain" you have and discover unique insights into you and everyone you know. For more information, please visit www.zebrabrain.net and www.neuroscene.com

The Zebra Finch
The Zebra Finch

Author: Matthew Vriends

Publisher: Turner Publishing Company

Published: 2008-05-05

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 0470366907

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Zebra finches are very close to wild birds in their behaviors, and the natural history and behavior of these birds is discussed in detail. Zebra finches mate for life and do not do well living alone, so most often they are purchased in pairs. The book takes this into consideration right from the start, and all care and handling information is offered for two or more birds. This includes detailed information on breeding, which is extremely popular with owners of exotic finches. Proper housing, routine care, and in-depth information on nutrition and feeding are included. Possible health problems are also covered. A Resource section provides information on birds clubs, books and magazines and useful Internet sites.