Zombies of the World: A Field Guide to the Undead

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Zombies menace humanity, yet we barely understand them.There are books that show you how to kill the undead, but this is the first field guide to explain the importance of zombies to us. Zombies of the Worldreveals the undead to be a valuable part of our ecosystem and the key to new discoveries in medicine and technology.

Zombies of the Worlduses captivating illustrations to document how evolution has led to a wide variety of species. Few outside the scientific community even realize that creatures like the Egyptian Mummy (Mortifera mumiaaegyptus)are actually zombies. Some species are even harmless to humans. The Dancing Zombie (Mortifera immortalis choreographicus) only seeks to thrill humans with elaborate dance routines. Discover how our history has been affected by the undead and what we can learn from scientific research. The answer might surprise you!

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Ross Payton is a writer and podcaster. His first two books Curriculum of ConspiracyandRoad Trip are tabletop RPG campaigns that satirise fantasy and horror clichs. He has directed a horror comedy movie,Motor Home From Hell,about an RV driven by a demon. His podcast,Role Playing Public Radio, discusses tabletop gaming and pop culture issues and attracts listeners from around the world. Ross lives in Springfield, Missouri, a relatively zombie-free area.