Peter Laufer
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"After eating some suspect "organic" walnuts that he was shocked to find were produced in Kazakhstan, veteran journalist Peter Laufer traces the origins of items in his pantry back to the source, learning how easily we are tricked into buying "organic" claims"--
Author
Publisher
Lyons Press
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
This widely praised book chronicles Peter Laufer's adventures within the butterfly industry and the butterfly underground. Laufer begins by examining the allure of butterflies throughout history, but his research soon veers into the high-stake realms of organized crime, ecological devastation, museum collections, and chaos theory. His ever-expanding journey of discovery throughout the Americas and beyond offers a rare look into a theater of intrigue,...
Author
Publisher
Lyons Press
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Forbidden Creatures: Inside the World of Animal Smuggling and Exotic Pets offers a gripping and eye-opening exploration of the clandestine and dangerous realm of animal trafficking and the insatiable demand for exotic pets. Peter Laufer delves deep into the underbelly of this illicit trade, unveiling the harrowing stories of both the creatures that suffer and the individuals driven by obsession and greed. With a combination of investigative journalism...
