Meowdle

Meowdle
Author: Gareth Moore
Publisher: Greenfinch
Total Pages: 171
Release: 2024-10-24
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 152944201X

Sharpen your claws and use the power of deduction to solve 75 feline felonies. From Dr Gareth Moore and Laura Jayne Ayres, Britain's leading puzzle-writing duo, comes Meowdle - a collection of 75 original cat-themed logic puzzles that promises to purr-plex and entertain amateur sleuths of all ages. This book is packed with a variety of engaging brainteasers, each inspired by the playful antics and cleverness of our feline friends. Perfect for cat lovers and puzzle enthusiasts alike, this book promises hours of fun and intrigue in the company of some of the craftiest cats around.

P.S. I Love You More Than Tuna

P.S. I Love You More Than Tuna
Author: Sarah Chauncey
Publisher: Sounds True
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-10-27
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1683646983

“P.S. I Love You More Than Tuna is both a lighthearted celebration of the loving bond between human and cat, and a touching meditation on the eternal nature of that love.” —Jackson Galaxy, host of Animal Planet’s My Cat From Hell An illustrated gift book for adults grieving a companion cat, celebrating the often-quirky bond between humans and felines. Our cats occupy a unique space in our hearts. When they’re gone, the loss can be devastating, the grief profound. P.S. I Love You More Than Tuna gives us an opportunity to give friends, loved ones, or ourselves tangible comfort during the grieving period, when so many of us feel isolated and misunderstood after a beloved pet dies. The author and illustrator (devoted cat lovers themselves) offer this book as a universal love letter from the felines we've bid goodbye to. It celebrates the special bonds we forge with our four-legged companions and reminds us that their love for us—and ours for them—need never end.

A Cat's Tale

A Cat's Tale
Author: Baba the Cat
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2020-11-10
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1250217717

A “fun, fanciful, and even informative” history of felines as revealed by a very learned tabby with a knack for hunting down facts (People). Since the dawn of civilization, felines have prowled alongside mankind as they expanded their territory and spread the myth of human greatness. And today, cats are peddled on social media as silly creatures here to amuse humans with their antics. But this is an absurd, self-centered fantasy. The true history of felines is one of heroism, love, tragedy, sacrifice, and gravitas. Not entirely convinced? Well, get ready, because Baba the Cat is here to set the record straight. Spanning almost every continent and thousands—yes, thousands—of years, Baba’s complex story of feline survival presents readers with a diverse cast of cats long forgotten: from her prehistoric feline ancestors and the ancient Egyptian cat goddess Bastet to the daring mariners at the height of oceanic discovery, key intellectuals in the Enlightenment period, revered heroes from World Wars I and II, and the infamous American tabbies. Baba, a talented model in addition to a scholar, goes beyond surface-level scratches, pairing her freshly unearthed research with a series of stunning costume portraits to bring history to life. A paws-on journey through the feline hall of fame, with in-depth research and four-legged testaments that will make you rethink who defines history, A Cat’s Tale is a one-of-a-kind chronicle that introduces readers to the illustrious ancestors of their closest companions and shows, once and for all, that cats know exactly what they’re doing. “Almost certainly the most unique cat history book ever published.” —Smithsonian Magazine

Fat Cat Art

Fat Cat Art
Author: Svetlana Petrova
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 382
Release: 2015-09-15
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 0698195159

“It’s official. That thing that classic art has been missing is a chubby reclining kitty.” —The Huffington Post Internet meme meets classical art in Svetlana Petrova’s brilliant Fat Cat Art. Featuring her twenty-two-pound, ginger-colored cat Zarathustra superimposed onto some of the greatest artworks of all time, Petrova’s paintings are an Internet sensation. Now fans will have the ultimate full-color collection of her work, including several never-before-seen pieces, to savor for themselves or to give as a gift to fellow cat lovers. From competing with Venus’s sexy reclining pose (and almost knocking her off her chaise lounge in the process) in Titian’s Venus of Urbino, to exhibiting complete disdain as he skirts away from God’s pointing finger in Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam, Zarathustra single-handedly rewrites art history in the way that only an adorable fat cat can.

Cat Sense

Cat Sense
Author: John Bradshaw
Publisher: Basic Books (AZ)
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2013-09-10
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 0465031013

Cats have been popular household pets for thousands of years, and their numbers only continue to rise. Today there are three cats for every dog on the planet, and yet cats remain more mysterious, even to their most adoring owners. Unlike dogs, cats evolved as solitary hunters, and, while many have learned to live alongside humans and even feel affection for us, they still don’t quite “get us” the way dogs do, and perhaps they never will. But cats have rich emotional lives that we need to respect and understand if they are to thrive in our company. In Cat Sense, renowned anthrozoologist John Bradshaw takes us further into the mind of the domestic cat than ever before, using cutting-edge scientific research to dispel the myths and explain the true nature of our feline friends. Tracing the cat’s evolution from lone predator to domesticated companion, Bradshaw shows that although cats and humans have been living together for at least eight thousand years, cats remain independent, predatory, and wary of contact with their own kind, qualities that often clash with our modern lifestyles. Cats still have three out of four paws firmly planted in the wild, and within only a few generations can easily revert back to the independent way of life that was the exclusive preserve of their predecessors some 10,000 years ago. Cats are astonishingly flexible, and given the right environment they can adapt to a life of domesticity with their owners—but to continue do so, they will increasingly need our help. If we’re to live in harmony with our cats, Bradshaw explains, we first need to understand their inherited quirks: understanding their body language, keeping their environments—however small—sufficiently interesting, and becoming more proactive in managing both their natural hunting instincts and their relationships with other cats. A must-read for any cat lover, Cat Sense offers humane, penetrating insights about the domestic cat that challenge our most basic assumptions and promise to dramatically improve our pets’ lives—and ours.

Cherish Farrah

Cherish Farrah
Author: Bethany C. Morrow
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2022-02-08
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0593185404

Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2022 by PopSugar, Ms. magazine, Medium, Book Riot, BookPage, CrimeReads, Tor Nightfire, Bookshop, Book Talk, BiblioLifestyle, and more! AN APRIL 2022 BELLETRIST BOOK CLUB PICK “Morrow uses her heroine’s warped perspective to examine painful truths about race and class in America, but this isn’t a book intended to teach anyone a lesson, except maybe: Be careful. You never know who’s really in control.”—Los Angeles Times From bestselling author Bethany C. Morrow comes a new adult social horror novel in the vein of Get Out meets My Sister, the Serial Killer, about Farrah, a young, calculating Black girl who manipulates her way into the lives of her Black best friend’s white, wealthy, adoptive family but soon suspects she may not be the only one with ulterior motives. . . . Seventeen-year-old Farrah Turner is one of two Black girls in her country club community, and the only one with Black parents. Her best friend, Cherish Whitman, adopted by a white, wealthy family, is something Farrah likes to call WGS—White Girl Spoiled. With Brianne and Jerry Whitman as parents, Cherish is given the kind of adoration and coddling that even upper-class Black parents can’t seem to afford—and it creates a dissonance in her best friend that Farrah can exploit. When her own family is unexpectedly confronted with foreclosure, the calculating Farrah is determined to reassert the control she’s convinced she’s always had over her life by staying with Cherish, the only person she loves—even when she hates her. As troubled Farrah manipulates her way further into the Whitman family, the longer she stays, the more her own parents suggest that something is wrong in the Whitman house. She might trust them—if they didn’t think something was wrong with Farrah, too. When strange things start happening at the Whitman household—debilitating illnesses, upsetting fever dreams, an inexplicable tension with Cherish’s hotheaded boyfriend, and a mysterious journal that seems to keep track of what is happening to Farrah—it’s nothing she can’t handle. But soon everything begins to unravel when the Whitmans invite Farrah closer, and it’s anyone’s guess who is really in control. Told in Farrah’s chilling, unforgettable voice and weaving in searing commentary on race and class, this slow-burn social horror will keep you on the edge of your seat until the last page.

The Happy Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: Raise Your Puppy to a Happy, Well-Mannered Dog

The Happy Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: Raise Your Puppy to a Happy, Well-Mannered Dog
Author: Asia Moore
Publisher: Worldwide Information Publishing
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2020-08-02
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 9781913586287

What reviewers are saying: "This is the most complete and comprehensive book on Cavaliers in the market: so many happiness tips and ways to prevent bad behavior as well as detailed care guidance and 100's of lovely photos. Will be referring back to it all the time. Kudos to the author.", Ms Helen Scott - Chicago - US "Brilliant book for both first-time and experienced owners. As a breeder for 30 years and a Cavalier owner, I found this book extremely informative and well-researched. Such a great read with all guidance you need for a healthy, happy and problem-free Cavalier. I will be recommending it to all my Cavalier families without hesitation.", George Baker - Boston - US "What an outstanding, detailed handbook on the breed. It is the only book I have seen that focuses proactively on my dog's well-being and happiness. I have already applied some of the author's happiness tips on my 4-year-old Archie and he seems so much happier and well-behaved in just 3 weeks' time. Cannot recommend enough.", Mary Taylor - Essex - UK "I have never had a dog before and I was looking for a book to show me how to raise my 5-month-old Cavalier pup the proper way. I feel so fortunate that I found this guide - a great combination of easy to follow care steps, tips to keep my dog happy & problem free, and so many vivid color photos. Loved that the book is full of real-life experiences from the author's dog training career, and the beautiful dog quotes in every chapter.", Emma Hill - Dallas - US Looking for daily practical tips and advice on how to help your puppy develop into a Happy and Well-behaved dog? Wanting to start off on the right foot and avoid dog-behavior professionals for life?This book has all the answers you may need and more. Asia Moore's "The Happy Cavalier King Charles Spaniel" is teaching you everything you need to fulfil your Cavalier's needs, prevent behavior problems and build a happy and loving relationship with your canine friend. Asia is giving you countless tips, techniques and practical advice aimed specifically at preventing behavior issues, rather than correcting them after they surface. She is showing you how to be the Ideal Cavalier guardian and keep your dog happy and well-behaved. Personal anecdotes from Asia's experience are dispersed throughout the book. Just a few of the things you will learn: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel happiness tips How to happily welcome and housebreak your puppy Techniques for a well-behaved Cavalier pup Neutering, spraying and vaccinations Right diet for puppies and adults and how often Healthy and dangerous treats Happy exercise requirements Cavalier puppy commands, hand signals, tricks, playtime Why not to treat your Cavalier puppy as a child Ideal living conditions for a happy Cavalier Daily routines, care and grooming for a happy puppy Proper step-by-step care for ears, nails, teeth and paws Cavalier body language How to keep on top of your Cavalier's good health and which medical conditions you should watch out for Socialising with people, other dogs and different environments How to prevent puppy behaviour issues and avoid dog behavior experts for life Training for a Happy Cavalier How to be the Ideal Cavalier Guardian Common human mistakes causing behaviour issues & how to avoid them How to reverse unwanted behaviors if you slip up How to survive the adolescence craziness Invest the time and effort to study and apply Asia's happiness techniques now to raise your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy on a solid foundation of happiness and proper behaviour. You will thank yourself later!

The Search for the Green River Killer

The Search for the Green River Killer
Author: Carlton Smith
Publisher: Open Road Media
Total Pages: 451
Release: 2017-07-04
Genre: True Crime
ISBN: 1504046390

New York Times Bestseller: From the journalists who covered the story, the shocking crimes of Gary Ridgway, America’s most prolific serial murderer. In the 1980s and 1990s, forty-nine women in the Seattle area were brutally murdered, their bodies dumped along the Green River and Pacific Highway South in Washington State. Despite an exhaustive investigation—even serial killer Ted Bundy was consulted to assist with psychological profiling—the sadistic killer continued to elude authorities for nearly twenty years. Then, in 2001, after mounting suspicion and with DNA evidence finally in hand, King County police charged a fifty-two-year-old truck painter, Gary Ridgway, with the murders. His confession and the horrific details of his crimes only added fuel to the notoriety of the Green River Killer. Journalists Carlton Smith and Tomas Guillen covered the murders for the Seattle Times from day one, receiving a Pulitzer Prize nomination for their work. They wrote the first edition of this book before the police had their man. Revised after Ridgway’s conviction and featuring chilling photographs from the case, The Search for the Green River Killer is the ultimate authoritative account of the Pacific Northwest killing spree that held a nation spellbound—and continues to horrify and fascinate, spawning dramatizations and documentaries of a demented killer who seemed unstoppable for decades.