The Feline Mystique

Download or read book The Feline Mystique written by Clea Simon and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2013-08-06 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is it with women and cats? The Feline Mystique is the first serious examination of the intense relationship between woman and their cats and of the repercussions that bond can have on others. Richly researched and searchingly personal, The Feline Mystique uses history, science, art, and literature as touchpoints to explain and explore contemporary women's lives with their cats. From a glamorous tiger trainer to a feral-cat rescuer, from a show breeder to Simon and her own relationship with the gray longhair Cyrus, this book will introduce you to women both ferocious and nurturing and animals both whimsical and noble. It's a fresh, fascinating exploration of the timeless bond between women and cats, and will deepen your understanding of your relationship with your own feline-be he or she tiger or tabby. A cat person's answer to Pack of Two and The Secret Life of Dogs, The Feline Mystique is an eye-opening and soul-soothing book for all cat lovers.

Download or read book Cat Zodiac written by Maeva Considine and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2016-03-01 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mystified by your cat? Look to the stars—and this whimsically illustrated guide—for answers! Whether you’ve got a brand-new kitten or a longtime feline companion, you need only look to the stars to demystify your cat’s personality and behaviors. This zodiac collection delves into the inner lives of cats, exploring each sun sign and offering character traits, lifestyle insights, and relationship inclinations to help cat owners learn to live in harmony with their unique pets. Filled with delightful illustrations, this book helps you understand your tabby Taurus or calico Capricorn—and finally unlocks the secrets of the feline mystique!

Download or read book Cat People written by Devapriya Roy and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-12-22 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Karachi, a writer house-sits for her father and his cat, while keeping track of his - the cat’s - list of obsessions: ironed white sheets, kheer, KFC fries, warm custard, finely chopped sausages, and the flaky tops of chicken patties. In San Francisco, a couple adopt a cat, without anticipating what it will do to their relationship. In Noida, a cat and two dogs line up peacefully every morning for their daily dose of vitamin syrup. In Bombay, a lyricist and screenwriter roots through the litter tray first thing in the morning, to investigate if his cat’s UTI is better. In wintry London, a young millennial wonders if she is actually a cat. Capturing the many moods of felines and their humans, in many forms and voices, Cat People, is a timely celebration of the most memed creature today: the cat. This collection of short stories, personal essays, lists, original art and photographs is are a treat, not just for cat lovers everywhere, but for all who love a story well-told – and, on occasion, a theory well-spun.

Download or read book The Enchanted Cat written by Ellen Dugan and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examining cat mythology and folklore from around the world and sprinkled with enchanting cat quotes from famous feline admirers from throughout the ages, "The Enchanted Cat" is a must-read for any magickal cat fancier.

Download or read book What Philosophy Can Tell You about Your Cat written by Steven D. Hales and published by Open Court Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Eighteen essays investigate philosophical aspects of the feline mind and the world of cats, illustrated by anecdotes about cats the authors have known"--Provided by publisher.

Download or read book French Cats Don't Get Fat written by Henry Beard and published by Crown. This book was released on 2005 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: French cats are never fat—they are trim, slim, slender. In a word, they aresvelte. What is their secret? The secret,mes amis, lies within your grasp, in the pages of thisdélicieuxlittle book. ThesensationnelFrench diet that will turn even the pudgiestpatate de divan(couch potato) into a chic, café kitty.

Download or read book P.S. I Love You More Than Tuna written by Sarah Chauncey and published by Sounds True. This book was released on 2020-10-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “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.