Spiders are super predators and consume everything they can overpower. They possess incredibly effective hunting techniques and have developed a tool in spider silk that makes material technology pale in comparison. Males are usually smaller than females and must come up with various strategies during mating to avoid being mistaken for easy prey: dancing, drumming, and offering gifts almost always help. Spiders use their venom in very precise doses, and since humans are not on their menu, they are harmless to us. The (unnecessary) fear many people have of spiders has cultural roots dating back to the Middle Ages. Nevertheless, arachnophobia is easily treatable. There is no habitat or building without spiders. And that's a good thing, as they possess fascinating traits and their world is full of surprises. Everything you need to know about this will be explained in understandable language by experts for laypeople in this book. Additionally, some of the most common spider species found in homes and gardens are briefly introduced with tips for observation.