The Life and Love of Cats

The Life and Love of Cats
Author: Lewis Blackwell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 213
Release: 2012
Genre: Cats
ISBN: 9780733629297

"The Life and Love of Cats "takes us on an unforgettable journey--we travel from the homes of middle-America today, back to the demonized creatures hiding in the alleys of medieval Europe; from wild cousins on the plains of Africa to rare hybrid domestic breeds like the Savannah; and from fashionable show breeds to shelter cats lovingly rescued by volunteers. Starting with the earliest records of domestic cats 9,000 years ago in Africa and the Mediterranean and moving to the present, Lewis Blackwell weaves stories of one of humankind's closest companions with a collection of more than 100 unforgettable images. Praise for "The Life and Love of Cats: " "Fabulous felines." --"People" "As good as Blackwell's text is (and it's quite good--an approachable, informative, and appreciative study of cats of all breeds), the true appeal of the book is the stunning images." --"Publishers Weekly," starred review"" "Filled with gorgeous color photos of domestic and wild felines: Russian blues, Siamese, lions, leopards, Bengal tigers and more." --BookPage "A global tour of one of the world's most popular animals." --"The Charlotte Observer " "This is a gorgeous coffee table book" --"dooce"

The Inner Life of Cats

The Inner Life of Cats
Author: Thomas McNamee
Publisher: Hachette Books
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2017-03-28
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 0316262862

Our feline companions are much-loved but often mysterious. In The Inner Life of Cats, Thomas McNamee blends scientific reportage with engaging, illustrative anecdotes about his own beloved cat, Augusta, to explore and illuminate the secrets and enigmas of her kind. As it begins, The Inner Life of Cats follows the development of the young Augusta while simultaneously explaining the basics of a kitten's physiological and psychological development. As the narrative progresses, McNamee also charts cats' evolution, explores a feral cat colony in Rome, tells the story of Augusta's life and adventures, and consults with behavioral experts, animal activists, and researchers, who will help readers more fully understand cats. McNamee shows that with deeper knowledge of cats' developmental phases and individual idiosyncrasies, we can do a better job of guiding cats' maturation and improving the quality of their lives. Readers' relationships with their feline friends will be happier and more harmonious because of this book.

Feline Philosophy

Feline Philosophy
Author: John Gray
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Total Pages: 99
Release: 2020-11-24
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 0374718792

The author of Straw Dogs, famous for his provocative critiques of scientific hubris and the delusions of progress and humanism, turns his attention to cats—and what they reveal about humans' torturous relationship to the world and to themselves. The history of philosophy has been a predictably tragic or comical succession of palliatives for human disquiet. Thinkers from Spinoza to Berdyaev have pursued the perennial questions of how to be happy, how to be good, how to be loved, and how to live in a world of change and loss. But perhaps we can learn more from cats--the animal that has most captured our imagination--than from the great thinkers of the world. In Feline Philosophy, the philosopher John Gray discovers in cats a way of living that is unburdened by anxiety and self-consciousness, showing how they embody answers to the big questions of love and attachment, mortality, morality, and the Self: Montaigne's house cat, whose un-examined life may have been the one worth living; Meo, the Vietnam War survivor with an unshakable capacity for "fearless joy"; and Colette's Saha, the feline heroine of her subversive short story "The Cat", a parable about the pitfalls of human jealousy. Exploring the nature of cats, and what we can learn from it, Gray offers a profound, thought-provoking meditation on the follies of human exceptionalism and our fundamentally vulnerable and lonely condition. He charts a path toward a life without illusions and delusions, revealing how we can endure both crisis and transformation, and adapt to a changed scene, as cats have always done.

LIFE Cats

LIFE Cats
Author: The Editors of LIFE
Publisher: Life Books
Total Pages: 96
Release:
Genre: PETS
ISBN: 9781547846696

Cats, the new special edition from LIFE, takes an in-depth look at the world's most popular pet, the only domesticated animal that remains almost as wild as its ancient ancestors, which might explain why they rarely do what we want them to do or as we expect them to do. Cats looks at the history of the house cat, secrets of cat behavior, and what you've always wondered: what exactly do cats do all day long when we're away at work or at school? Plus, the historic animosity between cats and dogs--how much is true, how much is manufactured? We also look at "miracle cats," adoption success stories, and this special edition features lots of great pictures of (what else?) cats.

Life

Life
Author: John Ames Mitchell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 432
Release: 1884
Genre:
ISBN:

A GUIDE TO LIVING WITH CATS

A GUIDE TO LIVING WITH CATS
Author: AHMET KARAHANLI
Publisher: AHMET KARAHANLI
Total Pages: 269
Release: 2024-08-28
Genre: Pets
ISBN:

Cats have played an important role in human life for thousands of years and have been loyal friends, protectors and inspirations since they were first domesticated. With their intelligence, mysterious nature and cuteness, they offer countless benefits to humans, both physically and spiritually. Cats relieve feelings of loneliness, reduce stress and help release happiness hormones. They also help children develop empathy and learn values such as love. Cats, like people, have their own personalities, freedoms and problems. They need proper care, nutrition and education to lead a healthy and happy life. Cats may have different needs depending on their age, sex, breed and character. Therefore, meeting their needs in the right way is of great importance for their physical and mental health. This book provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive information on cat breeds, care, nutrition, psychology and training. Packed with information based on scientific research, expert opinion, and the authors' professional experience, it will help you build a deeper bond with your cat, better understand its needs, and give it a better quality of life. It also includes practical solutions to common problems that cats often face. By reading this book, you can get to know your cat's behavior, breed and personality better, spend more fun and productive time with her, and strengthen your bond. We hope you enjoy reading this book, which will take your relationship with your cat to a new level.

The Wild Life of Big Cats

The Wild Life of Big Cats
Author: Camilla De La Bédoyère
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2014-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1477754938

Lions and tigers and cheetahs, oh my! This book about big cats is sure to spark the interest of young readers as they gain an understanding of the anatomy, diet, behavior, and habitats of several species of big cats. Readers will love the vivid color photographs that accompany the text, as well as the jokes, puzzles, and activities that reinforce important facts. A charming fictional story is also included, providing a different perspective on the book’s information.

The Nine Emotional Lives of Cats

The Nine Emotional Lives of Cats
Author: Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2004-06-29
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0345448839

Drawing from literature, history, animal behavioral research, and the wonderful true stories of cat experts and cat lovers around the world, Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson vividly explores the delights and mysteries of the feline heart. But at the core of this remarkable book are Masson’s candid, often amusing observations of his own five cats. Their mischievous behavior, aloofness, and affection provide a way to examine emotions from contentment to jealousy, from anger to love. The Nine Emotional Lives of Cats will captivate readers with its surprises, offering a new perspective on the deep connection shared by humans and their feline friends.

The Nine Lives of Cats

The Nine Lives of Cats
Author: Sanjay Hazarika
Publisher: Notion Press
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2024-08-14
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN:

The Nine Lives Of Cats is a fantasy story aimed at young and grown up adults too. The book is of the humour cum thriller genre. The book evolves around the theme that cats have nine lives and the protagonist of the story is Jimbo a young cat whose mistress is Meera. She prays to God to do something for Jimbo so that he can survive in his own and her prayers are answered because an angel as messenger of God comes to them with a device called a Cat Life Device CLD for short. The device can be used by Jimbo only and with it lives can be extracted from cats and stored in the CLD, similarly lives stored within the CLD can be transferred back to cats. Transfers and extractions of lives can be done only if the concerned cat gives his consent to the procedure, in this regard the device can detect consents which though explicitly given but the concerned cat did not mean it from its heart the CLD will abort the process. This protects cats who have been intimidated to give their consent and this feature leads to numerous amusing incidents. Initially all cats think that the CLD is a hoax a scam to make money but slowly he gets the confidence of people and there are humorous interchanges with a cat who is a gossip columnist and also with a cat who is a punk. Then there is the question of legislating permission to carry on the CLD business and this process wends and weaves its way through the senate with numerous amusing incidents. While waiting for the trading license there is an urgent need for a CLD intervention on a precariously ill young cat; as it is illegal to use the device in Catland they decide to subvert the law by using it in Dogland where Catland laws do not apply and because of this numerous thrilling incidents happen. While Jimbo is in Dogland he gets more clients for the CLD. Finally the trade license comes through and Jimbo can commence his CLD banking business in Catland. While commencing business Jimbo encounters several problems such as collecting on loans made and there is also a run against the bank; then there are marriages the CLD way where the husband and wife exchange their lives, here they are warned that one of them may be left hanging at the altar if the love of any one of them is not genuine. Then there is the question of using the CLD on lions and tigers all belonging to the cat family. Finally the story ends when the CLD gets lost and how it is recovered using the services of ace cat detective Merlock Jomes!

Cats Of Our Lives

Cats Of Our Lives
Author: Franklin Dohanyos
Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp.
Total Pages: 452
Release: 1999-01-01
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 0758288654

Memorable stories about people and their favorite felines are gathered here. Some of the contributors are well known, some are not, but all have in common a story to tell about a special cat who changed their lives.