The Lives of Spiders

“Part textbook, part encyclopedia, part coffee-table book… . In addition to making the case for individual species [of spiders], Nelson argues for a new understanding of the order as a whole.”—Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker“This book will be of interest to readers fascinated by the unseen world of arthropods around us.”—D. A. Brass, Choice“Yet another large tome that can be dipped in whenever the fancy takes you, not just Halloween. Each visit will inform and astound you!”—Bo Beolens, FatBirder“Nicely illustrated… . [and] introduces a wealth of information about spiders.” * Choice *“Love spiders and you will love this book.” * BugLife *“A splendid work from every angle. When you have finished this book you will really have a full understanding of arachnids and their world, and you will marvel at the jaw-dropping diversity of species.”—David Gascoigne, Travels with Birds

Ximena Nelson is Professor of Animal Behavior at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. Her work has been published in a range of scientific journals, including Biological Reviews, Animal Behaviour, Journal of Experimental Biology, and Animal Cognition.