O'Connor (archeological science, U. of York) helps to untangle the complex relationships we have established with a wide variety of animals over time, a series of "commensal" relationships, with or without human knowledge or consent. O'Connor examines the human environment, the sources of evidence, the archeology of commensalism, "mesoanimals," rodents, birds, the relationship of commensalism, coevolution, culture, and planning for the future. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)