{"product_id":"book-c4rp","title":"The Lion in the Living Room","description":"\u003cp\u003eA lively adventure through history, natural science, and pop culture in  search of how cats conquered the world, the Internet, and our hearts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHouse  cats rule back alleys, deserted Antarctic islands, and our bedrooms.  Clearly, they own the Internet, where a viral cat video can easily be  viewed upwards of ten million times. But how did cats accomplish global  domination? Unlike dogs, they offer humans no practical benefit. The  truth is they are sadly incompetent rat catchers and pose a threat to  many ecosystems. Yet, we love them still. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo better understand  these furry strangers in our midst, Abby Tucker travels to meet the  breeders, activists, and scientists who’ve dedicated their lives to  cats. She visits the labs where people sort through feline bones  unearthed from the first human settlements, treks through the Floridian  wilderness in search of house cats on the loose, and hangs out with Lil  Bub, one of the world’s biggest feline celebrities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWitty,  intelligent, and always curious, Tucker shows how these tiny creatures  have used their relationship with humans to become one of the most  powerful animals on the planet. The appropriate reaction to a cuddly  kitten, it seems, might not be \u003ci\u003eaww\u003c\/i\u003e but awe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster Audio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49347364323632,"sku":"BDc4rp","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/291142-c4rp-Square.jpg?v=1734203162","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-c4rp","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}