Best of
Cats

1999

The Grannyman


Judy Schachner - 1999
    Suddenly Simon has a lot to do!

A Play On Words


Deric Longden - 1999
    The theme is the experience of Longden watching LOST FOR WORDS become a TV drama along with a collection of observations of life at home and abroad.

Little Bo


Julie Andrews Edwards - 1999
    Julie Andrews Edwards's best-selling book, Little Bo, is packaged with a read- along audio by this famous Broadway voice -- the perfect gift for Christmas.

Ernie: A Photographer's Memoir


Tony Mendoza - 1999
    By all accounts, Ernie was a phenomenon, selling an estimated 100,000 copies. Photographer Tony Mendoza had captured the mercurial character of that irascible, self-possessed, utterly lovable cat, telling the curiously moving story of their relationship in the voices of both himself and Ernie. Our beautifully produced hardcover edition of this classic tale is poised to charm legions of new readers. Featuring never-before-published pictures, and a few more private thoughts from Ernie himself, Ernie is sure to steal hearts all over again.

Chicken Soup for the Cat & Dog Lover's Soul: Celebrating Pets as Family with Stories About Cats, Dogs and Other Critters


Jack Canfield - 1999
    Now the coauthors bring readers this volume, honoring the unique and enduring love that people share with their cats and dogs. Like its predecessor, this book is a joyous and inspiring collection--sometimes poignant, sometimes amusing, always filled with the special and incredibly unconditional love only cats and dogs can give.

Weep Not for Me: In Memory of a Beloved Cat


Constance Jenkins - 1999
    Weep Not For Me is a moving poem providing the comfort that helps to bring acceptance of a pet's death.Constance Jenkins composed this poem to comfort her sister whose beloved cat had died. Published in beautiful hardback book form, the poignant verse is complemented by illustrator Pat Schaverien's etchings of cats.

Pre-Raphaelite Cats


Susan Herbert - 1999
    Here, she brings her charming illustrations of cats to the subject of Pre-Raphaelite painting.Well-known works by such artists as Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Ford Madox Brown, Edward Burne-Jones, and William Holman Hunt can be viewed in a new and entrancing way when their protagonists are endearing cats. The Beggar Maid takes on a particularly touching relationship with King Cophetua, while Medea gives new meaning to the word enchantress as she prepares the ingredients for a spell. Were ever two creatures so frightened and so abandoned as the poor cat princes wickedly imprisoned in the tower or two lovers as sad and stoical as the young officer cat and his fiancée on the eve of the Battle of Waterloo? With black-and-white reproductions of the original paintings that inspired these illustrations, the book offers irresistibly delightful comparisons to a great period in art history.

Kittens in the Sun


Hans W. Silvester - 1999
    Once again, photographer Hans Silvester offers us a transporting look at the feisty four-pawed critters of the Greek Isles and their whitewashed paradise. Silvester is never more at home than when training his camera on feline bliss Mediterranean style, and here it just gets better as he narrows his focus to the smaller and fuzzier members of the family. Atlantic Monthly has described his work as "the finest pictures ever taken of cats."

Rose is Rose in Loving Color


Pat Brady - 1999
    "Rose is Rose" has been nominated five times by the National Cartoonists Society for the Reuben Award for Best Newspaper Comic Strip.

ASPCA Complete Guide to Cats: Everything You Need to Know About Choosing and Caring for Your Pet


James Richards - 1999
    With more than 450 illustrations and photos, and an easy-to-use guide to the personalities, characteristics, and idiosyncrasies of the fifty most popular breeds, this handy volume offers real, reliable answers to all of your questions about cats.

Robinson's Genetics for Cat Breeders and Veterinarians


Carolyn M. Vella - 1999
    This fully revised edition re-establishes Genetics for Cat Breeders as the text of choice in the field of feline genetics.* The 4th edition of Roy Robinson's established text on cat genetics has been updated by a team of specialists to reflect a decade of changes and advances in genetic research * The authorship now includes a practising veterinarian as well as experienced cat breeders, thus making this new edition useful at both veterinary and breeder levels* New technical and historical appendices contain important reference material and a glossary has been added for ease of reference

Homeopathic Care for Cats and Dogs: Small Doses for Small Animals


Don Hamilton - 1999
    Hamilton carefully and clearly lays down the essential knowledge needed to use homeopathy successfully. To read this book is to prepare you to help your animal with the many day to day vicissitudes of life...take some time, read this book carefully, and learn of one of the greatest discoveries in the history of medicine. We are fortunate to have a healer of Dr. Hamilton's stature take us on this journey.-From the Foreword by Richarad Pitcairn D.V.M., PhD

Riding the Tiger: Tiger Conservation in Human-Dominated Landscapes


Peter Jackson - 1999
    Poaching, loss of habitat and prey, and conflicts between people and wild tigers have caused a catastrophic decline in the worldwide tiger population. If wild tigers are to survive through the next century, we must act now. Riding the Tiger is a comprehensive, scientific, and eminently readable account of the problems and possible solutions of securing a future for wild tigers. Lavishly illustrated in full color, the book is written by leading conservationists working throughout Asia. It looks at tiger ecology and biology, examining the tiger in both its natural setting and in our own consciousness. In exploring our efforts at conservation, the book addresses topology and population dynamics. Later sections discuss prey depletion and region-specific studies. Riding the Tiger is a vital information resource for tiger conservationists in the field, as well as necessary reading for serious students of carnivore conservation and conservation biologists in general. For the general reader, it is an accessible and elucidating overview of tiger conservation. John Seidensticker is Curator of Mammals at the National Zoological Park, Smithsonian Institution. With extensive experience in Bangladesh, Nepal, India, China, Russia, Thailand and Indonesia, he has worked on the conservation biology of wild carnivores for more than 25 years, and is currently Chairman of the Save the Tiger Fund of the US National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and Mobil International. Sarah Christie is Conservation Programmes Co-ordinator at the London Zoo. Having overseen the expansion of the Zoological Society of London's tiger conservation programme, she is active in the implementation, management and collaboration of tiger conservation programmes around the world. Peter Jackson is Chairman of the Cat Specialist Group at the World Conservation Union (IUCN). A freelance writer and photographer, Jackson was previously the Chief Correspondent on the Indian subcontinent for Reuters News Agency, and has contributed to Smithsonian Magazine, International Wildlife, and BBC Wildlife. He has traveled widely in Asia, Africa, and the Americas and has published extensively on tiger conservation.

Curious Cats: In Art and Poetry for Children


Metropolitan Museum of Art - 1999
    The purrrrrr-fect gift for cat, poetry and art lovers alike. Color illustrations throughout.

Aspca Complete Guide to Cats


James R. Richards - 1999
    Covers all aspects of cat physiology and care, discusses the different breeds of cats, and offers practical advice on grooming, feeding, raising kittens, and dealing with health problemsTitle: ASPC Complete Guide to CatsAuthor: Richards, James R.Publisher: Chronicle Books LlcPublication Date: 1999/09/01Number of Pages: 368Binding Type: PAPERBACKLibrary of Congress: 99012354

Cats Into Everything


Bob Walker - 1999
    Looks at the lives of the nine cats who live in the author's feline-friendly home, and how they rule the roost and lives of their human companions.

A Little Book of Crafty Cats


Helen Exley - 1999
    For those who know their cat is scheming, devious, superior and selfish - and love them anyway.Roland Fiddy's cartoons give an humoristic view of life from a cat's perspective.

Cat: The Complete Guide


Claire Bessant - 1999
    From preparing for a litter of kittens or preparing a litter box, to advice on how to keep your indoor cat active or your outdoor cat healthy, this book offers straightforward and expert advice on attuning yourself to your cat's needs. With hundreds of full-color pictures and a wealth of researched advice, Cat: The Complete Guide is a must-have for every cat-lover.-- Provides owners with a thorough understanding of basic cat anatomy, physiology, and psychology, and takes an in-depth look into the mysterious world of cats-- Includes a comprehensive guide to cat breeds that will help prospective cat owners select pets whose breed (or breed mixes) best fits their own personality, or that of their family-- Follows the growth of your cat from birth to old age, covering a wide variety of topics from veterinary emergencies to health maintenance and more

Popoki's Incredible Adventure at the Volcano


Diana C. Gleasner - 1999
    He didn't listen to his grandmother. And he got into trouble -BIG trouble. During his visit to the Big Island, Popoki learned that a volcano can be a dangerous place. He also learned that it's scary to be lost, and that sometimes mysterious things happen when you're trying to find your way home. This beautifully illustrated full color book captures the spirit of this spunky little cat as well as the dramatic volcanic landscape of the Big Island. ages 3 and up 32 pages, hard cover 10 1/8" X 7 5/8"

Ragdoll Cats


Karen Leigh Davis - 1999
    When it's picked up, it relaxes completely, going as limp as a ragdoll. This volume is filled with handsome, full-color photos, instructive line art, and easy-to-read tables and charts. It provides information on all aspects of pet care for new and prospective pet owners.

The Essential Kitten (Howell Book House's Essential)


Betsy Sikora Siino - 1999
    Special features include professional color photos and expert tips on how to make your kitten a wonderful addition to the family. Learn how to have a great

The Entrepreneurial Cat: 13 Ways to Transform Your Work Life


Mary Hessler-Key - 1999
    Readers will take this and a dozen other feline lessons to heart in this amusing, informative guide that shows how to be more proactive in business and in life. The 13 elemental tenets from the cat world help readers face the demands of a business world that makes it harder than ever to create meaningful work. From "Being Curious and Finding the Right Niche" to "Taking Naps, " Jazzie the cat reminds readers of time-honored truths that successful business people can use to their entrepreneurial advantage.

The Bumpedy Road: By Kiska the Cat


Pamela Bauer Mueller - 1999
     Kiska's three books encompass her adventures in three countries over nineteen years.  In  The Bumpedy  Road, Kiska tells about growing up in Mexico City, adopting Mistress Pamela's family and the adventures the family shares when they move to SanDiego.Back Cover CopyMeet Kiska, the little kitten from Mexico who would grow up to write a book.Kiska leads and exciting life, from her early days in Mexico through her move to San Diego.  In this true adventure story, she and her brother, Canica, are pampered family pets.  They frolic with the children, tease rabbits, chase chickens and enjoy weekend trips to the country.  When the family moves to another country, the cats’ idyllic lives are jolted.  Canica disappears and Kiska sets out to find him.  At the same time, Kiska’s young owners need Kiska’s comforting care in their unfamiliar surroundings.  In The Bumpedy Road , Kiska searches for solutions to these and other challenges and escorts us on an exciting roller coaster ride of tales.

Wild Discovery Guide to Your Cat


Elizabeth Marshall Thomas - 1999
    Why do cats always land on their feet after a fall? What allows a sleeping cat to comfortably curl into a circle? Why do cats appear to torture their prey before killing it? Just how much attention do cats really require? In the spirit of the Discovery Channel television series Wild Discovery, this book answers these and other questions, drawing from science, history, and feline behavior in the wild to explain the inner nature and most puzzling characteristics of these endearing animals.Included in this comprehensive primer are: -- Understanding cat language-- Feline sleep patterns-- Learning and intelligence-- An informative guide to 28 major cat breeds-- The cat's agility and senses-- Marking and defending territory-- Nutrition, grooming, and healthEnhanced with striking color photographs, this is an entertaining and insightful approach to feline behavior, pet care, and appreciation that will delight cat fanciers of all ages.