Joanna Bagniewska – författare

From the familiar to the improbable, the gross to the endearing, The Modern Bestiary is a compendium of curious creatures. It includes both animals that have made headlines and those you've probably never heard of, such as skin-eating caecilians, harp sponges, or zombie worms - also known as bone-eating snot flowers.Arranged by elements (Earth, Water, Air), The Modern Bestiary contains well-known species told from new, unexpected angles (rats that drive cars; fish that communicate by passing wind), as well as stranger and lesser-known creatures, including carnivorous mice that howl at the moon, cross-dressing cuttlefish, and antechinuses - small marsupials that literally mate themselves to death. Finally, there are the 'aliens on Earth' - the incredible, the surreal, the magical - such as tardigrades, tongue-eating lice and immortal jellyfish, creatures so astonishing that they make unicorns look rather commonplace.Written by a zoologist with a flair for storytelling, this is a fascinating celebration of the animal kingdom.

Are you a researcher, science professional, or student looking to communicate more clearly and effectively in academia and beyond? The Communicating Scientist has got you covered!This essential guide consists of three easy-to-navigate sections:1. Theoretical Framework: Plant your feet into a robust foundation that draws on areas from ancient rhetoric to modern psychology, while incorporating insights from marketing, social media, and journalism. This section equips you with the "why" behind effective communication.2. Core Skills and Techniques: Build a central toolkit for communication activities of science and tech professionals, along with practical tips and suggestions.3.  A Practical Recipe Book: Get step-by-step instructions and hands-on tips from experts for 24 specific communication scenarios, as diverse as writing a grant proposal, developing an elevator pitch, doing a media interview, or curating an online presence.This handbook isn't just another academic communication guide. The Communicating Scientist draws on the knowledge, experience, and tricks of the trade from professional communicators, while remaining strongly rooted in a scientific context. It will help you with scientific peer-to-peer communication, disseminating research to the general public, and collaborating with external partners. Written in a conversational and approachable style, The Communicating Scientist is accessible and appropriate for Communicating Scientists at all stages of their professional journey.

Are you a researcher, science professional, or student looking to communicate more clearly and effectively in academia and beyond? The Communicating Scientist has got you covered!This essential guide consists of three easy-to-navigate sections:1. Theoretical Framework: Plant your feet into a robust foundation that draws on areas from ancient rhetoric to modern psychology, while incorporating insights from marketing, social media, and journalism. This section equips you with the "e;why"e; behind effective communication.2. Core Skills and Techniques: Build a central toolkit for communication activities of science and tech professionals, along with practical tips and suggestions.3.  A Practical Recipe Book: Get step-by-step instructions and hands-on tips from experts for 24 specific communication scenarios, as diverse as writing a grant proposal, developing an elevator pitch, doing a media interview, or curating an online presence.This handbook isn't just another academic communication guide. The Communicating Scientist draws on the knowledge, experience, and tricks of the trade from professional communicators, while remaining strongly rooted in a scientific context. It will help you with scientific peer-to-peer communication, disseminating research to the general public, and collaborating with external partners. Written in a conversational and approachable style, The Communicating Scientist is accessible and appropriate for Communicating Scientists at all stages of their professional journey.