Why did the chicken cross the world? the epic saga of the bird that powers civilization

"Throughout the history of civilization, humans have embraced it in every form imaginable--as a messenger of the gods, powerful sex symbol, gambling aid, emblem of resurrection, all-purpose medicine, handy research tool, inspiration for bravery, epitome of evil, and, of course, as the star of t...

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Main Author: Lawler, Andrew (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : Atria Books, 2014.
Edition: First Atria Books hardcover edition.
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Nature's Mr. Potato Head
  • 2. The Carnelian Beard
  • 3. The Healing Clutch
  • 4. Essential Gear
  • 5. Thrilla in Manila
  • 6. Giants Upon the Scene
  • 7. The Harlequin's Sword
  • 8. The Little King
  • 9. Feeding Babalu
  • 10. Sweater Girls of the Barnyard
  • 11. Gallus Archipelago
  • 12. The Intuitive Physicist
  • 13. A Last Cause.