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  • What Is Your Cat Really Thinking?: Funny Advice

    Octopus Publishing Group What Is Your Cat Really Thinking?: Funny Advice

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisCat’s log, day 345. Human finally accepts her place in the home. When you look into the enigmatic eyes of your beloved cat, it can be hard to know just what on earth is going through their curious minds. Well you needn’t wonder any more, because after intensive research and cat-psychology study, we have cracked the kitty code and can now reveal all the secrets of the moggy world. You’ll find out: what your curious kitty really thinks when you try to play with them why they love knocking things off tables so much what’s behind their disdainful looks why it’s so hard for them to decide whether they want to go outside or not why they get really cheesed off when your culinary skills fall short of their expectations This charming and fully illustrated book is the perfect gift for any cat lover, or anyone who has ever been owned by a cat.

    3 in stock

    £7.99

  • Cat Women: An Exploration of Feline Friendships

    September Publishing Cat Women: An Exploration of Feline Friendships

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisOne summer, Alice Maddicott was adopted by a beautiful tabby called Dylan, and together they shared six years of loving friendship. Alice collected second-hand photos - orphan images - and in her sadness after Dylan's death, she pored over the old photographs of women and their cats. Cats in gardens, cats on laps, cats in alleys and on steps, accompanied by women who were diffident and affectionate, fierce and whimsical, young and old. What did these cats mean to the women who cared for them? Why have cat-owning women always been viewed with suspicion? And where did the Crazy Cat Lady stereotype emerge from, when other cultures revere rather than fear this relationship? Examining these questions and many more, Cat Women is a moving exploration of wild natures and domestic affections.

    2 in stock

    £11.69

  • Cat Butts CrossStitch Kit

    Running Press Book Publishers Cat Butts CrossStitch Kit

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £11.01

  • Blooming Cats Rubber Stamp Set

    £21.59

  • Cats & Kittens: A Memory Game

    Orion Publishing Co Cats & Kittens: A Memory Game

    Book SynopsisMatch the cats and kittens of 25 breeds from around the world in this beautifully illustrated memory game. To play, simply place the cards face down and see if you can remember where the mother cat and her kitten are located. Collect more pairs than your opponent to win! With all kinds of breeds included – from the British Shorthair to the Siamese, and from the Maine Coon to the hairless Sphynx – this fun and educational game will appeal to cat lovers everywhere.

    £16.19

  • The Cat Who Had 60 Whiskers The Cat Who Mysteries

    Headline Publishing Group The Cat Who Had 60 Whiskers The Cat Who Mysteries

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisTimes are changing in Pickax: a new senior centre is in the works and a production of CATS is set to delight Moose County residents; Polly Duncan is off to Paris, leaving Qwill without a companion for his apple barn concerts; and The Librarians Who Lunch are showing their Art Hats to help unite Pickax with their Lockmaster County neighbours.Not to mention the conversion of the late Nathan Ledfield''s mansion into a charitable museum! With Mr Ledfield''s treasures being sold off to benefit needy children, the town is abuzz with excitement - until a mysterious death from a bee sting leaves everyone but Cool Koko in a state of confusion ...

    2 in stock

    £9.49

  • Making the Rounds with Oscar

    Headline Publishing Group Making the Rounds with Oscar

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisOscar the cat lives on the third floor of a nursing home in Rhode Island, USA. At first glance Oscar doesn''t seem special. He''s plain to look at. He''s aloof. Like most cats, he''s partial to treats and catnip. But in the summer of 2007 Oscar made headlines around the world. So what''s so unusual about Oscar? He knows when the hospice patients are going to die. Dr Dosa''s job is to respond to people''s medical needs, treat them for their ailments and communicate with their families. Oscar takes care of the rest. He is a steady companion as patients descend into death. He is with them when they die. And, because of him, they don''t die alone. Can a cat really predict death? Is he smelling something or responding to behavioural clues? Is he helping guide souls to heaven? Oscar''s warm and profound story - of his uncanny ability to see death coming, of his steadfast and non-judgmental commitment to sit with patients as they die, of his quiet compassion - is a metaphor for what is imp

    3 in stock

    £10.44

  • The History Press Ltd Jeoffry

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisJeoffry was a real cat who lived 250 years ago, confined to an asylum with Christopher Smart, one of the most visionary poets of the age. In exchange for love and companionship, Smart rewarded Jeoffry with the greatest tribute to a feline ever written. Prize-winning biographer Oliver Soden combines meticulous research with passages of dazzling invention to recount the life of the cat praised as a mixture of gravity and waggery'. The narrative roams from the theatres and bordellos of Covent Garden to the cell where Smart was imprisoned for mania. At once whimsical and profound, witty and deeply moving, Soden's biography plays with the genre like a cat with a toy. It tells the story of a poet and a poem, while setting Jeoffry's life and adventures against the roaring backdrop of eighteenth-century London.Trade Review‘Jeoffry is the greatest cat in the English language, and here are his life and times, wittily and deftly imagined, entwined with a memoir of Kit Smart, lunatic and poet, and the London he shared with Samuel Johnson and his cat Hodge. An inspired and original tale’ – Hilary Mantel, author of The Mirror and the Light ‘Simply unforgettable ... Oliver Soden has written a little masterpiece ... The life and times of Jeoffry, the cat described in Smart’s famous poem, are imagined here by Soden in one of the most beautiful and haunting books of recent times. This is a book to savour, reflect upon, and give to friends ... It is beautifully written. It is gentle. It is full of historical detail and whimsy, in more or less equal measure. It is a complete treat ... a lovely, enchanting piece of work’ – Alexander McCall Smith, author of The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency ‘A heart-lifting delight; I absolutely loved it. A triumph’ – Alexander Harris, author of Weatherland ‘An absolute classic … Oliver Soden combines the originality of wit and concept found in Virginia Woolf’s Flush with an intimate portrayal of the humanity of a cat that T.S. Eliot understood so well. I found myself so gloriously moved and entertained by Jeoffry who has leapt purring and stretching, hunting and curling his way into my heart’ – Juliet Nicolson, author of A House Full of Daughters ‘Mr Soden’s delightful, insinuating book curls around your thoughts and tickles you with its whiskers ... Soden jokes that if Jubilate Agno is a magnificat (a song of praise to God), the Jeoffry verses are a magnifi-cat. His own magnifi-cat recreation, bound in cloth-covers and sporting a Gainsborough kitty, would make a fine stocking filler – silk, buckled or gartered' – Economist ‘Oliver Soden has done for Christopher Smart’s cat Jeoffry what Virginia Woolf did for the Brownings’ dog, Flush. Except he’s made a much better job of it. This is a beautifully written, wise and wonderfully entertaining account of loyalty and the meaning of biography. Smart’s cat was indeed a magical being, and Oliver Soden has plucked a wealth of literary art from the cat’s life and from Smart’s unforgettable vision. I intend to give a copy to everybody I like’ – Andrew O’Hagan, author of Mayflies ‘In Jeoffry: The Poet's Cat, Oliver Soden has pulled off a difficult feat. His book about the life and adventures of Christopher Smart's considerable cat is charming without being twee, light but not lightweight, inventive within the bounds of respect for history ... Beautifully conceived and done with wit and tenderness. A book to cherish in times when Smart's madhouse seems close to home’ – Daniel Karlin, Times Literary Supplement Books of the Year ‘Protagonist of the most anthologised section of the mad poet Christopher Smart’s Jubilate Agno, the eccentrically spelled ginger tom now takes a fresh lease of fictionalised life in this jeu d’esprit … It’s at once a sly introduction to Christopher Smart and the literary milieu of 18th-century London … and a cat’s-eye view of 18th-century social history – from the brothels and theatres of central London to the treatment of mental illness … It has a good deal, too, to tell the reader about cats … But it also poses the implicit question of how fictional biographies are in any case … All biographies adopt points of view, make suppositions, put fictional flesh on the bones of the facts the record gives us; and their test is how persuasively they do so. This one does so with great panache and not a little of the writerly flourish’ – Sam Leith, Spectator ‘An intensely poignant portrait of a celebrated cat … told with vibrant pace and energy … As we follow the irresistible subject towards and through his interaction with the poet who would give him his immortality, we smell the streets and the confined spaces, we suffer the blows, we weep the tears. This beautifully written and highly affecting book is a must-read for lovers of poetry, of the eighteenth century, and of cats’ – Jane Glover, author of Handel in London ‘Although Jeoffry has become famous through Smart’s much-anthologised poem "My Cat Jeoffry", he has left no other pawprint on the historical record ... It is this gap that Oliver Soden proceeds to plug in his delightful "biography" of Jeoffry ... In a particularly fine evocation of a cat’s-eye view, Soden has Jeoffry distinguish Smart’s asylum visitors from each other by the shape of their lower legs: he is able to tell apart the bulging calves and hobbled feet of Dr Johnson and the more springy limbs of Charles Burney. When David Garrick arrives, Jeoffry recognises him from the way the actor’s theatrical vibrato moves the air in the little cell. It is, after all, what whiskers are for’ – Kathryn Hughes, Literary Review ‘A bracing and heartfelt scamper through Georgian London, and the life of a much-loved cat – like Jeoffry himself, this delightful book is an irresistible mixture of 'gravity and waggery'. With its supporting cast of eighteenth-century luminaries such as Handel, Dr Johnson and the bloated brothel-keeper Mother Douglas, this is a carefully researched and beautifully imagined feline biography’ – Emily Brand, author of The Fall of the House of Byron ‘Inspired by Flush, Virginia Woolf’s “biography” of Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s dog, Soden’s book is a witty, charming, semi-fictional biography of the cat that kept Smart company in the madhouse’ – Tristram Fane Saunders, Daily Telegraph ‘Jeoffry: The Poet’s Cat is an engrossing recreation of eighteenth-century London at its grittiest, from brothels to insane asylums, as seen through the eyes of a famous cat. The blend of scrupulous scholarship with imaginative invention is wonderfully effective’ – Leo Damrosch, author of The Club ‘I greatly enjoyed this book ... Oliver Soden has found a really vivid "ground-level" way to capture Georgian London, and as soon as Smart comes on the scene a most moving chemistry develops between the cat who has no words and the poet who is adrift in them’ – Ann Wroe, author of Francis 'Ravishing ... Jeoffry’s life is envisioned here with ingenuity and tact … Soden can write, and knows feline liquidity and transformation: Jeoffry “tipping himself off the wall” is matched when he is a “thrumming loaf of warmth” at the bed’s foot … Soden doesn’t duck cruelty and pain, and Jeoffry ends movingly, back with Smart’s poem, “for nothing is sweeter than his peace when at rest” … A lovely little book' – Min Wild, TLS

    1 in stock

    £15.29

  • The Year of the Cat

    Headline Publishing Group The Year of the Cat

    2 in stock

    Book Synopsis''A brave process of healing and self reconstruction'' Observer''Simply one of the best writers working today. Here''s to family, to glamour, and to love'' Nell Frizzell, author of The Panic YearsI looked around at my flat, at the woodchip wallpaper and scuffed furniture, and realised that I did have a life after all. What it didn''t have in it was a cat.When Rhiannon fell in love with, and eventually married her flatmate, she imagined they might one day move on. But this is London in the age of generation rent, and so they share their home with a succession of friends and strangers while saving for a life less makeshift. The desire for a baby is never far from the surface, but can she be sure that she will ever be free of the anxiety she has experienced since an attack in the street one night? And after a childhood spent caring for her autistic brother does she really want to devote herself to motherhood?Moving through the seasoTrade ReviewRhiannon Lucy Cosslett is simply one of the best writers working today. She conjures a heady, terrifying time in beautiful detail. Here's to family, to glamour, and to love -- Nell Frizzell, author of The Panic YearsAcutely evocative... Ripples with those rare nuggets of wisdom that feel as though their author has reached into your head and pulled out something you have been on the verge of saying all your life. * 'I Newspaper *What Cosslett so beautifully captures is that liminal period before any life-changing decision, when anguished uncertainty morphs into sudden resolve. * New Statesman *The most beautiful paragraphs in The Year of the Cat remind me what a rare gift Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett possesses: expansive compassion, empathy and warmth, but a scalpel precision with words. Memories are conjured so headily it feels, to the reader, less like reading than experiencing déjà vu -- Emma Forrest, author of Busy Being FreeA nuanced calibration of care, desire, trauma and anxiety that made me feel so energised. A superbly written, special book -- Olivia Sudjic, author of Asylum RoadSuch a moving, unique and elegant book, examining mental health, motherhood, creativity, love, life, youth, femininity, family and friendship. But above all, Cosslett takes her place in a long history of genius writers in the meowmoir genre by celebrating her strong bond with a true hero -- Mackerel the cat. I loved this book, and if you have a heart, you will, too. -- Nick Bradley, author of The Cat and the CityThe Year of the Cat is a tender and wise meditation on trauma and the fragmentation of memory. Weaving together a history of women and their feline companions, Cosslett charts the emergence of a lasting love, while grappling with deeper anxieties: what it means to be a carer, and a mother, in precarious times. With her signature wit and radiant prose, Cosslett has produced a remarkable work, one that speaks for her generation -- Jessica Cornwell, author of Birth NotesI feel like I have been waiting my whole life for this brilliant book, alive with Rhiannon's characteristic blend of gorgeous prose, razor-sharp analysis and enormous amounts of empathy and honesty. You'll come back to it again and again, as I have -- Lucia Osborne-Crowley, author of I Choose ElenaSharp and accurate...a brave process of healing and self reconstruction * Observer *Admirable and affecting * Guardian *A meditative read on what it means not just to be a mother, but a human being just trying to navigate all that life throws at us * Red Online *I loved it. Such a strong, nuanced book; Rhiannon's writing is as sharp as her thinking. It's funny, human, rich with thought and care * Rebecca Watson *At once thoughtful and thought-provoking. There are more and more books on the experiences of motherhood, but few make room for what Cosslett describes as 'not motherhood, or almost motherhood'... Here she is changing the game, finding a new way of writing it -- Chloe Ashby * Times Literary Supplement *

    2 in stock

    £10.44

  • When You Love a Cat

    Compendium Inc. When You Love a Cat

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisThere is space in your heart made by the love for a cat. It is created by snuggles, quiet sounds, and gentle nudges that remind you every day of the delight in being chosen. When You Love a Cat is the perfect gift to celebrate the beautiful bond between a cat and the ones they love for a lifetime.

    10 in stock

    £11.89

  • Wet Pussies: Hilarious Snaps of Damp Cats

    Octopus Publishing Group Wet Pussies: Hilarious Snaps of Damp Cats

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisDRIPPING. FURRY. PUSSIES. You won’t believe your eyes. This book contains some of the world’s wettest pussies! Paired with hilarious captions, these pics will have you laughing out loud in no time. Go on – you know you want to sneak a little peek at these beautiful hairy beasts!

    2 in stock

    £7.59

  • Cleo

    John Murray Press Cleo

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisA heartwarming true story of a small kitten who helped a family overcome tragedy and who, over the next 24 years, became that loving family's high priestess and guardian.Trade ReviewPossibly the next Marley & Me, Cleo, is an honest and un-mawkish true story of ordinary people rebuilding their lives after a tragedy, with the help of a kitten. Even non cat-lovers will be moved. * Good Housekeeping *Cat-lovers will be charmed and amused by Brown's lively description of the imperious way in which Cleo reconfigured a distraught household. And her generous and . . . admirably unsentimental account of Cleo's long life is a salutary reminder of the gratitude we humans owe to our companion animals. * Daily Mail *Possibly the next Marley and Me, Cleo, is an honest and un-mawkish true story of ordinary people rebuilding their lives after a tragedy, with the help of a kitten. Even non cat-lovers will be moved. * Good Housekeeping *Cat-lovers will be charmed and amused . . . a salutary reminder of the gratitude we humans owe to our companion animals. * Daily Mail *

    2 in stock

    £10.44

  • Cynthia Hart's Victoriana Cats: The Sticker Book:

    Workman Publishing Cynthia Hart's Victoriana Cats: The Sticker Book:

    Book SynopsisWhen Queen Victoria professed her love for cats, the people followed. Mousers, tabbies, and toms were invited into homes and cherished with a passion. And not only real cats, but their images too were everywhere. Cynthia Hart's Victoriana Cats: The Sticker Book is a collection of 300 beautiful stickers featuring kittens and cats, in all manner of poses-catlike and humanlike-expressing tenderness, curiosity, a touch of mystery, and here and there a moment of mischief.

    £16.19

  • The Inner Life of Cats

    Little, Brown & Company The Inner Life of Cats

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisOur 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 f

    2 in stock

    £12.34

  • Catify to Satisfy Simple Solutions for Creating a

    Tarcher/Putnam,US Catify to Satisfy Simple Solutions for Creating a

    7 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    7 in stock

    £17.09

  • Natural Cat Care Alternative Therapies for Cat

    Anness Publishing Natural Cat Care Alternative Therapies for Cat

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisAn expertly written guide to holistic care for good cat health and well-being, helping to prevent ill health and maintain your pet's natural balance and harmony. Step-by-step instruction is accompanied by 280 photographs and illustrations.

    2 in stock

    £6.99

  • Chase Willow Tiggy and Barney

    Austin Macauley Publishers Chase Willow Tiggy and Barney

    2 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    2 in stock

    £11.52

  • Cat vs Trump

    Headline Publishing Group Cat vs Trump

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisIs your cat smarter than Donald Trump?Already read The Beautiful Poetry of Donald Trump? Gobbled up Fire and Fury? Well, how about some Fire and FURRY. It''s time to give your cat a pick me up, as we pit its wits against the President...You know Donald Trump, right? Wobbly orange trumpet on legs? The answer to the question: ''What would the offspring of a Wotsit and a dolphin look like?'' Yeah, that guy. Well, he also happens to be the 45th President of the United States of America. There are many questions to be asked of Trump - did he collude with Russia? Is his hair made from caramelised orangutan farts? More pressing than all of them, though, is this: Is he smarter than your cat?*There''s only one way to find out...To complete the Cat vs Trump test you will need:A catA pencilThe ability to forget that the world feels like it''s on the brinkof nuclTrade ReviewA good present for a cat person * The Guardian *

    2 in stock

    £9.49

  • Trim The Cartographers Cat

    Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Trim The Cartographers Cat

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisNot many ships' cats have even one memorial statue, let alone six. But Trim does, including one outside Euston Station in London, proudly unveiled by Prince William on the bicentenary of Matthew Flinders's death 19 July 2014. Trim was the ship's cat who accompanied Matthew Flinders on his voyages to circumnavigate and map the coastline of Australia from 1801 to 1803. He lived quite the adventurous life. As a small kitten he fell overboard while at sea but managed to swim back to the vessel and climb back on board by scaling a rope. This cemented his position as Flinders's beloved companion, and together they survived a voyage around the world, the circumnavigation of Australia and a shipwreck. When Flinders was imprisoned by the French in Mauritius in 1803 Trim shared his captivity until one day he mysteriously disappeared which heartbreakingly Flinders attributed to his being stolen and eaten by a hungry slave.Trim, The Cartographer's Cat is an ode to this much-loved ship's cTrade ReviewFeline fans among us will utterly adore it. * RNLI magazine *

    1 in stock

    £14.39

  • Mini Coloring Cuteness

    Gallery Books Mini Coloring Cuteness

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisPusheen and her friends return with a delightful mini coloring and activity book that is perfect for fans of all ages.For charming fun on the go, Mini Coloring Cuteness is the ultimate gift for lovers of Pusheen and coloring book fans everywhere, full of all the activities and pictures everyone loved in Coloring Cuteness, now in miniature!

    1 in stock

    £10.44

  • Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy

    Greystone Books,Canada Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe perfect gift for cat owners: "Definitely a book your cat would want you to read!"—Dr. Sarah Ellis, co-author of The Trainable Cat"Zazie Todd has created a must-have guide to improving your cat's life."—Modern Cat MagazineWe all love our cats and we all want them to be happy. But making our cats happy isn't about buying them lots of things—it's about finding out what matters to them. In Purr, animal behavior expert Zazie Todd addresses every stage of your cat's life and offers surprising and effective advice for even the most experienced cat owner, all with the science to back it up.In this indispensable book, "cat lovers learn the science behind cats' petting preferences; the multiple meanings of purrs, chirrups, and meows; how to best satisfy the scratching and stalking desires for indoor cats; and even how to keep both cats and wildlife safe if your felines spend time outside.'—Cat Warren, New York Times-bestselling authorCat lovers will also discover how to: Enrich your cat's life through play and exercise Reduce anxiety and fear around your absence, visitors, and trips to the vet Train your kitten or cat without causing harm (i.e. don't use a spray bottle!) Provide for special needs like asthma Make senior cats comfortable And so much more! In Purr, Zazie Todd demystifies the feline-human relationship so you can form your special bond based on your cat's unique needs—all while learning lots and having fun together.Trade Review"Zazie Todd has created a must-have guide to improving your cat's life."—Modern Cat Magazine"Purr covers all the essentials to ensure we are raising our cats right!"—Ingrid Johnson, Certified Cat Behavior Consultant and founder of Fundamentally Feline"Purr is cat-centered, so much that it feels like a very smart cat wrote it! Starting with the most recent scientific findings, Zazie Todd explains with clarity what cats enjoy, what is good for their well-being, and how we can build a strong reciprocal bond with them. Indispensable reading."—Carlo Siracusa, co-editor of Decoding Your Cat and board-certified veterinary behaviorist, UPenn Vet School"A digestible mixture of science summaries, expert opinions, anecdotes about Zazie's cats, and practical tips. Purr is definitely a book your cat would want you to read!"—Dr. Sarah Ellis, co-author of The Trainable Cat and Head of Cat Advocacy, International Cat Care"Cat lovers learn the science behind cats' petting preferences; the multiple meanings of purrs, chirrups, and meows; how to best satisfy the scratching and stalking desires for indoor cats; and even how to keep both cats and wildlife safe if your felines spend time outside."—Cat Warren, New York Times-bestselling author of What a Dog Knows"Practical, entertaining, and thorough. Cat owners are in good hands with Zazie Todd."—Lucy Jane Santos, author of Half Lives: The Unlikely History of Radium"Purr is an absolute must-read for all animal lovers! This fantastic, evidence-based guide is bound to influence cat-guardian relationships for the better."—Sarah-Elizabeth Byosiere, Director of the Thinking Dog Center and Assistant Professor at Hunter College (CUNY)"What a gift to applied animal behavior is Zazie Todd. Purr is both packed with the latest findings and eminently readable. I could not recommend it more highly."—Jean Donaldson, The Academy for Dog Trainers"Purr is a must read for anyone who shares their life with a cat and wants to provide the most fulfilling, enriched, and happiest existence possible for them."—Kate LaSala, Rescued By Training, certified trainer and behavior consultant"A wonderful, evidence-based guide with concrete suggestions for cat owners to improve the lives of the cats they live with. Purr is a welcome and exciting addition for every cat lover's bookshelf."—Mikel Delgado, Ph.D., Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist and co-founder of Feline Minds"Full of great science delivered with genuine warmth and heart; I just couldn't put this book down. Through Wag and now Purr, Zazie Todd has united dog-people and cat-people in a single goal: to make the lives of animals in our care richer and healthier—mentally, physically, emotionally—than we ever thought possible."—Jules Howard, zoological commentator and author of Wonderdog

    1 in stock

    £16.14

  • Cat Yoga: Purrfect Poses for Flexible Felines

    Octopus Publishing Group Cat Yoga: Purrfect Poses for Flexible Felines

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisErr, I think you mean Downward CatHow can you tell whether your cat is purrfecting its Sphinx pose or just being, well, a cat? You may think your cat is just a naturally bendy weirdo, but the truth is, they're probably one of the growing number of Zen Yogi Cats - and this book is here to expose what happens when yoga and cats collide. Whether they're paws-ing to enjoy their morning Sun Salutations, working on their flexibility, searching for the divine (laser) light or exhaling hairballs, these cats are getting their om-meow on in the world of Cat Yoga.

    2 in stock

    £7.59

  • Fun and Games for Cats

    Veloce Publishing Ltd Fun and Games for Cats

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisDo you have a cat that snootily turns up his nose if you try to involve him in a game? Or perhaps your cat is a loner, reluctant to interact with you? Maybe you think that cats simply don''t play games and are impossible to train ...? Then think again, as this book will introduce you to the games that your cat will love to play, and have great fun doing so! To determine precisely what games will most appeal to your cat, there''s a definition of each type of cat personality, and how best to interest him or her in the activities that the book contains. Fabulous action shots describe every game in detail, plus there’s an explanation of how playing with your cat will strengthen the bond between the two of you.The hunting instinct - explains why cats need to play • A-Z rules of rules on how to interest your cat in playing games • Different types of cat personality: discover your cat''s, and test his intelligence! • Games for loners AND team players • A chec

    2 in stock

    £11.99

  • The Cat

    Tate Publishing The Cat

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisA charming gift book, celebrating the cats in Tate's collection Following Tate's publication Love, this new selection of works showcases the most endearing, quirky, and amusing depictions of cats drawn from Tate's collection. Divided into key themes--"Snap Cat," "Cats on Laps," "Fierce Felines," "Scratchy Sketches," "Painterly Paws," and "Prints and Pawings"--this little book considers how cats have been revered in culture and have influenced artists over the centuries. Works of art--including paintings, drawings, sculptures, illustrations, and installations--are introduced by a brief introduction text adding background detail or additional information about the art, artists, and their subjects. Featured artists include: Prunella Clough, John Craxton, Sunil Gupta, Edouard Manet, Bernard Leach, David Hockney, William Blake, Andy Warhol, and Alex Katz. Sometimes traditional, sometimes contemporary, often touching and occasionally telling, placed together these beautiful images create a fascinating and enlightening journey through the visual portrayal of cats in Western art.

    1 in stock

    £9.49

  • Graffeg Limited Jo Cox 10 Postcard Pack: Pack 2

    Out of stock

    Book Synopsis

    Out of stock

    £999.99

  • Oliver Kitten's Diary: The journals of a

    Exisle Publishing Oliver Kitten's Diary: The journals of a

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisA truly innovative book for cat and kitten lovers Oliver's naughty and precocious perceptions of humans will delight, surprise and perhaps even shock you. Oliver Kitten was born in a firetruck and ends up living with a three-generation multicultural human family in a four-bedroom house. He keeps a diary of his own escapades and the things he hears and sees his family get up to. At once cute and funny, Oliver is a little naughty and sometimes downright wicked in his precocious observations of the things the humans in his house get up to. Oliver's family includes a Scottish grandmother (whose knitting wool has adventures of its own), Clint, a sometime unpredictable two-year-old boy, the father Richard, his wife Nicole, and Lucy, their 13-year-old daughter. Lucy thinks she is Oliver Kitten's owner and spends her life between the fridge and her bedroom, generally with Oliver in one hand and her phone in the other.Oliver is a diligent kitten and keeps a daily diary covering everything in his life including paper shredding, leaping, purring, meowing, kneading, scratching, grooming hiding, escaping, finding sleeping places and giving licks and kisses.Elegantly produced with black and white line drawings, Oliver Kitten's Diary shows us a kitten evolving into a powerful and smart adult cat with lots of fun, affection, love and adventures.

    2 in stock

    £11.99

  • Walter Chandoha. Cats. Photographs 1942–2018

    Taschen GmbH Walter Chandoha. Cats. Photographs 1942–2018

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisOn a winter’s night in 1949 in New York City, young marketing student and budding photographer Walter Chandoha spotted a stray kitten in the snow, bundled it into his coat, and brought it home. Little did he know he had just met the muse that would determine the course of his life. Chandoha turned his lens on his new feline friend—which he named Loco—and was so inspired by the results that he started photographing kittens from a local shelter. These images marked the start of an extraordinary career that would span seven decades. Long before the Internet and #catsofinstagram, Chandoha was enrapturing the public with his fuzzy subjects. From advertisements to greetings cards, jigsaw puzzles to pet-food packaging, his images combined a genuine affection for the creatures, a strong work ethic, and flawless technique. Chandoha’s trademark glamorous lighting, which made each cat’s fur stand out in sharp relief, would define the visual vocabulary of animal portraiture for generations and inspire such masters as Andy Warhol, who took cues from Chandoha’s charming portraits in his illustrated cat book. Cats leaps into the archives of this genre-defining artist, spanning color studio and environmental portraits, black-and-white street photography, images from vintage cat shows, tender pictures that combine his children with cats and more. This is a fitting tribute not just to these beguiling creatures but also to a remarkable photographer who passed away in 2019 at the age of 98; and whose compassion can be felt in each and every frame.Trade Review“His legacy is more than assured—Chandoha literally wrote the book on his field.” * CNN *

    2 in stock

    £14.25

  • Longevity for Cats: A Holistic, Individualized

    Hay House UK Ltd Longevity for Cats: A Holistic, Individualized

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisLearn the cutting-edge science of longevity and the best of integrative veterinary care to achieve a longer, happier life for your cat.Recent advances in longevity science have shed light on the causes of aging and how we can intervene to help our cats live longer, healthier lives than ever before. America’s Favorite Veterinarian, Dr. Gary Richter, guides the reader through everything you can do to increase both life span and “health span” for your pet, from the kitten stage to geriatric and end-of-life care. You’ll understand how to make the best choices for your unique cat, using diagnostic tests, personalized diet and exercise plans, supplements, herbs, pharmaceuticals, and high-tech regenerative medicine.

    4 in stock

    £14.24

  • For the Love of Cats 20 Individual Notecards and

    Orion Publishing Co For the Love of Cats 20 Individual Notecards and

    Book Synopsis20 notecards with envelopes featuring artwork from The Book of Cat Poems illustrated by Sarah Maycock. Features the feline friends inspired by the poems of John Keats, Margaret Atwood and Oscar Wilde among others, alongside short quotations from the works on the back. Beautifully packaged in a presentation box. The cards are blank inside for your personal message.

    £14.03

  • Shop Cats of China

    Thames & Hudson Ltd Shop Cats of China

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisA charming collection of cats photographed in a range of quirky and atmospheric shops across China.Trade Review'Capturing the playful charms of these shop-bound kitties, the book is a charming and warm tribute to retail life in China' - Creative Review'A charming and warm tribute to retail life in China' - Creative Review'A unique glimpse into Asian culture ... charming' - Creative Boom

    1 in stock

    £16.20

  • Catffirmations: Mindful Mantras to Awaken Your

    Chronicle Books Catffirmations: Mindful Mantras to Awaken Your

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisWhether it’s knowing when to curl up for a good nap or taking time out to sniff the catnip, cats know a thing or two about living your best life. Discover these hidden cats and their secret knowledge in CATFFIRMATIONS. Distract yourself from your troubles by searching for the hidden cats in every page of captivating minimalist artwork. Repeat the affirmations to find your most centered and playful self. This little book is the purrfect combination of sincere and silly to help you find the confidence to know you will always land on your feet.

    1 in stock

    £10.79

  • The Cat Who Smelled a Rat The Cat Who Mysteries

    Headline Publishing Group The Cat Who Smelled a Rat The Cat Who Mysteries

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisOctober arrives in Moose County on the heels of a long drought, and the citizens of Pickax worry about wildfires. Their fears are realised in an unexpected manner, with a case of arson - and the shooting of a volunteer fire-watcher as he is reporting the blaze. The crime wave continues as the president of the curling club is pushed to his death down a flight of stairs, and it''s up to Qwilleran and Co. to sniff out the rat who is responsible for it all.Trade ReviewUpbeat prose and amiable characters...the cat's meow of cozies * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *'Upbeat prose and amiable characters...the cat's meow of cozies' Publishers WeeklyAnother from the series that delights so many * Gwendoline Butler, CRIME TIME *'The latest Cat Who... Mystery has the same seductive combination as usual' Huddersfield Daily Examiner'Another from the series that delights so many' Gwendoline Butler, Crime Time'A series which has more twists and turns than a tabby's tail. This whimsical offering will probably leave you wondering where your tom is tonight' South Wales Evening ArgusCAT WHO ROBBED A BANK:'The fastidious plotting is designed to appeal to more than just the cat-lover' The TimesPraise for the bestselling Cat Who... Mysteries:'Like news from Lake Woebegon, Braun's Cat Who series has charmed readers' Publishers Weekly; 'An engaging tongue-in-cheek yarn with a sting in the tail that won't just appeal to the cat-lover' Belfast Telegraph; 'Another twisting tale of the unexpected' Bolton Evening News; 'It's a Wonderful Life meets The Aristocats in this daft but endearing whodunnit' Liverpool Daily Post'Lilian Jackson Braun purveys delight from beginning to end' Los Angeles Times'Entertaining and absorbing mysteries which, in the tradition of all good whodunnits, keep you guessing right to the end' Dumfries and Galloway Standard'The entanglement is better than a Christie and the cat descriptions are terrific' Liverpool Daily Post

    1 in stock

    £9.49

  • TheCat Who Talked Turkey by Braun Lilian Jackson

    Headline Publishing Group TheCat Who Talked Turkey by Braun Lilian Jackson

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisIn Qwill''s opinion, ''A town without a bookstore is like a chicken with one leg,'' and since the late Eddington Smith''s bookstore burned down, the town of Pickax has been somewhat off balance. To the rescue comes the Klingenschoen Foundation, manager of Qwill''s estate, which considers a new bookstore a worthy investment. Delighted by their good fortune, the people of Moose County prepare to celebrate the gala groundbreaking of the new store on the site of the old. But no one is prepared for the discovery of the body of a man shot execution-style in a wooded area on the very same day. Now Qwill and his clever cats have their work cut out for them...

    2 in stock

    £9.49

  • Being Your Cat: What's really going on in your

    Octopus Publishing Group Being Your Cat: What's really going on in your

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisEver wondered why your cat won't sit on your lap? Why she would suddenly watch the football on television, how she sees the world and what she thinks of you and your family? Prepare to enter the mind of your cat and revolutionise the way you see the world and your enigmatic pet.Bestselling cat author Celia Haddon and veterinary expert Dr Daniel Mills take you into the mind of your feline and, drawing on the latest scientific research, describe how your cat experiences the world. This is a unique book drawing on a wealth of veterinary science and studies, which relays those findings in a way that will amuse and delight owners. By placing you in the mind of your cat you will know what it's like physically, empirically, psychologically and emotionally to be your cat.Being Your Cat will fascinate and surprise those who wish to know the secret world of cats and reveals how their experiences don't always stray far from our own.

    2 in stock

    £13.49

  • Cats: Keepers of the Spirit World

    Inner Traditions Bear and Company Cats: Keepers of the Spirit World

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisExplores our intertwined spiritual history with cats. We have been connected to cats for more than 30 million years. To our prehistoric ancestors cats were deadly predators of the night, and because of this ancient memory etched onto our DNA, cats epitomise our fear of the dark. Yet in addition to their connection to the dark and the shadows, their intelligence, sophisticated physical abilities, and finely tuned senses also led many cultures to view cats as connected to the spirit world. Exploring the spiritual nature of cats, John A. Rush looks at humanity’s fascination and fear of cats through the ages. He examines spiritual and occult beliefs connected to cats from Mayan, Aztec, and Native American mythology as well as from ancient India, Samaria, Babylon, Japan, and Egypt, including how ancient Egyptians used cats to send messages to the gods. He reveals why the Catholic Church demonised cats and how cats are symbols of both Good and Evil. Examining cat evolution, the author looks at spiritual behaviours attributed to cats as well as modern biological research into cat behaviour and their highly sophisticated sensory systems, which, unlike most other animals, have changed very little over millions of years. He explores their “psychic” ability to sense what humans cannot and the origins of their glowing eyes, which has connected cats, through myth, to both the Underworld and the World of Light. He also explores similarities between cat and human emotions, cat communications with us, and the deep connection between cats and meditation. Revealing the spiritual journey of the cat from fearsome predator to occult symbol to household companion, the author shows how, in many ways, cats are mirrors of us, reflecting our conflicting dual nature that is at once loving yet distant, magical yet vengeful, and above all, deeply connected to the spirit world.Trade Review“John A. Rush has created both a whimsical and deeply thought-provoking book about the mysterious creatures that humans refer to as cats. He thoughtfully explores the evolution of these highly intelligent psychic beings and their parallel journey with humans.” * Linda Star Wolf, Ph.D., author of Shamanic Breathwork *“John Rush writes about the diverse array of cat realms from a place of delightful passion and knowledge. One can never quite see cats the same way after reading this book. He weaves together mythology and science, history and spirituality, and cosmic and pop culture in order to aid the mass consciousness. Everyone who cares about drawing into complete harmony with the strength of a feline’s essence—or any living creature—should own a copy of Cats: Keepers of the Spirit World.” * Ruslana Remennikova, animal intuit, writer, and sound alchemist *“Shamanic shapeshifters of human consciousness—these wondrous four-legged demi-gods weave in and out of the astral plane influencing evolutionary growth on levels humans have yet to comprehend. Cats are the gatekeepers into our unconscious world, capable of entering into dimensions to impart magic and healing medicine in those spaces where wounds hide. They carry the secrets of the universe within their souls; lineages of many worlds rooted in tradition pass through them and onto their human caretakers. Their distinct meow is heard by every angel, as they walk through their existence embodying love and hope. They absorb darkness so that our light can shine over and over again and ask for nothing in return. May we honor them with the respect they truly deserve.” * Laura Aversano, author of Affirmations of the Light in Times of Darkness *Table of ContentsPreface 1.Sleeping Kittens, Crouching Tigers Connecting to Cats Defining Worship, Spirit, Spiritual, and Sacred Animals as Symbols of Nature, Both Good and Evil 2. Cat Evolution The Myth of Random Mutations and Life without Purpose The Myth of Natural Selection Endocellular Selection: Decision-Making and Purposeful Evolution Cat Evolution and Our Human Ancestors A Change in Beliefs 3. Cat Behaviors and Physiology Power NoiseTalking Corralling Making Bread or Pawing Territoriality Bonding Independence Rejection Staring into Space Stretching Hidden Places and Escape Routes Mating Behavior and Fertility Grooming Behavior 4. Animal Worship Few and Far Between What Is a God? Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism Uses of the Cat in Ancient Egypt 5. Issues of Cat Identity and Behavior in Spirituality Cave Art and Shamanism Writing and Early Concepts of the Cat Cats and the Italian Witch Characteristics of Cats Power Gate Guardians Fertility Night Vision Stealth, Cunning, and Wisdom Bringers of Good Luck Cat Talk, Purring, and Chanting Staring Tracking the Visible and Invisible Acrobatic Abilities Maintenance of Juvenile Characteristics Sleeping Vomiting Cats as Shamans, Tricksters, and Monsters More About the Monster-Cat The Americas—Real and Imagined Cats6. The Cat in Popular CultureShape-Shifting The TricksterConnection to the Underworld Matchmaker Adventure, Companionship, and Bonding Prop Warning Food and Oil/Fat CommercialsLocal Interest Cars, Cats, and Power7. Felines and the CosmosAncient Maya and AztecMiddle East Chinese Astrology and AstronomyAncient Egypt Divination at Home with Your CatCats, Spirituality, and the Quantum World ConclusionFear and Adaptation Folklore and Myth BibliographyIndex About the Author

    1 in stock

    £14.24

  • Purrfect Accessories 500 Piece Foil Puzzle

    £15.29

  • The Cat Who Brought Down The House The Cat Who

    Headline Publishing Group The Cat Who Brought Down The House The Cat Who

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisThere''s a lot going on in Pickax these days - a new film club has been founded, showing old films from the early days of cinema; Koko the Siamese cat is making his stage debut in a musical revue to benefit animal rescue; and five Amazon parrots have been abducted. To say nothing of a suspicious compulsive gambler lurking in the background...

    2 in stock

    £9.49

  • The Cat Behavior Answer Book, 2nd Edition:

    Workman Publishing The Cat Behavior Answer Book, 2nd Edition:

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisCats can be mysterious and cat owners are eager to understand their behavior and learn how to strengthen the bond between cats and humans. In the revised 2nd edition of The Cat Behavior Answer Book (77,000 copies in print), pet expert Arden Moore answers the many questions cat owners have, from the practical aspects of training, feeding, and caring to the puzzling aspects of behavior and communication. Do cats dream? What's the purpose of a cat's whiskers? How do I catproof my house? Why does my elderly cat howl at night? How can I train my cats not to jump upon the kitchen counter? Can I keep my cat from climbing the curtains? What's the best way to train a kitten to use the litter box? How can I eliminate the smell of cat urine? What's the best way to trim a cat's nails? Is it okay for my cat to eat grass? Arden Moore provides insightful answers to all these questions and many more, along with reassuring guidance on addressing the problems that can get in the way of living happily with a cat. The 2nd edition has been completely updated to reflect the most recent research and recommendations and redesigned in a larger, highly browsable format.

    3 in stock

    £12.34

  • Art Cat: Fine Felines of the Art World

    Smith Street Books Art Cat: Fine Felines of the Art World

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisFrom the time of the pharaohs to world-famous internet sensations, cats have inspired artists to strive to capture their lithe movements and cryptic personalities for as long as they’ve been our furry companions. This joyous collection celebrates cats in art, spanning eras, styles and continents, from the brushes of masters such as Manet, Gauguin, Klee, Hokusai, Renoir and more.

    4 in stock

    £11.69

  • Rescue Cats

    Chronicle Books Rescue Cats

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis The perfect gift for cat lovers everywhere, Rescue Cats will delight and inspire with its collection of full-color, close-up portraits of cats and their stories of adoption, from the award-winning author of Finding Home and Forever Home. Celebrated animal photographer Traer Scott invites readers on a heartwarming journey into the lives of courageous rescue cats and kittens, captured in evocative images and remarkable stories. In these pages, you’ll meet: Forrest, a majestic Maine Coon who was born with an impairment and found on the street as a twelve-week-old stray. After finding the perfect home, he now goes kayaking and camping with his family. Linus, once a severely malnourished kitten weighing less than one ounce and given no chance of survival. After months of careful foster care, he grew to be a healthy and beloved pet. A litter of kittens, shown week by week, r

    1 in stock

    £11.69

  • The Cat: Behaviour and Welfare

    CABI Publishing The Cat: Behaviour and Welfare

    Book SynopsisThis book has been translated, adapted, and extended from a Norwegian bestseller. It provides a fascinating insight into all aspects of the behaviour of domestic cats. Its accessible and informative style means it is applicable to cat owners, students, biologists, veterinarians, animal nurses and technicians, and others working with cats or wanting to learn more about them. The depth of knowledge provided will enhance cat welfare. Learn about feline behaviour throughout a cat's lifespan, and our role in helping kittens develop into happy, well-balanced adult cats.Read about cat communication, their social interactions, free-roaming and hunting behaviour, and differences in personality types and breeds.Recognize behavioural problems and how to prevent or deal with them to enhance a cat's welfare based on insights into learning theory, emotions and motivations.Learn more about who cat owners are, why and how we keep cats, and how cats can benefit our own mental and physical health.See videos and beautiful colour photographs that complement the explanations in the text.By enriching our understanding of the emotional and behavioural needs of cats, their motivations for pleasure and relaxation, and what stresses them, the reader gains the essential information needed to promote the well-being of cats and their caretakers.

    £34.58

  • The Cat Who Knew a Cardinal The Cat Who Mysteries

    Headline Publishing Group The Cat Who Knew a Cardinal The Cat Who Mysteries

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisBack home in sleepy Pickax, Jim Qwilleran and his Siamese companions, Koko and Yum Yum, are looking forward to country peace and quiet. But their newly converted apple barn home turns out to be not quite the refuge they were hoping for when a corpse turns up in the orchard outside . . . No one in Pickax is sorry to learn that the local headmaster is dead. Though reputedly brilliant, Hilary Van Brook was also arrogant and manipulative, an outsider who managed to offend teachers, pupils and parents alike - just about everybody in town has a motive for murder. Only when a good friend becomes a chief suspect does Qwilleran''s instinct for mystery overtake his desire for privacy - and Koko''s obsession with a set of antique printing blocks is the first clue to a mystery which takes Qwill and his Siamese sleuths on a day out to the races . . .

    1 in stock

    £9.49

  • A Cat Called Alfie Book 2 Alfie series

    HarperCollins Publishers A Cat Called Alfie Book 2 Alfie series

    2 in stock

    Book Synopsis**The follow-up to the smash-hit Sunday Times bestseller, Alfie the Doorstep Cat'. Alfie's back and more adventurous than ever!**Edgar Road used to be your typical London street; a road full of people who barely said a word to one another. Then Alfie came along a big grey ball of fur who changed the lives of every family he met, and brought a community together.But now a new family have moved into Edgar Road and they, more than anyone else, need Alfie's help. Can he bring light to their darkest times? Or is it already too late to stop them from falling apart?Warm, uplifting and inspiring, this is a book to remind us how a pet can change a life. The perfect read for fans of A Street Cat Named Bob' and Alfie the Doorstep Cat'.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR A CAT CALLED ALFIE '’A heart-warming and inspiring read that reminds us how pets can really change lives.’ YOUR CAT magazine PRAISE FOR ALFIE THE DOORSTEP CAT ‘An instant heart-warmer and the only book you will want to find in your stocking this Christmas’ TAKE A BREAK ‘A heart-warming tale’ YOUR CAT magazine

    2 in stock

    £10.44

  • Meep and the Midnight Mess

    HarperCollins Publishers Meep and the Midnight Mess

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.It''s late, and Meep the cat is ready to sleep. But another cat has snuck in through the cat flap and is making a mess. Can Meep alert their owner to the midnight intruder before they create total chaos?

    1 in stock

    £7.66

  • Cats in Hats

    HarperCollins Publishers Cats in Hats

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisFinally, there's a headwear solution for fashionable felines and a practical use for accumulated shed hair. Cats in Hats contains step-by-step instructions for constructing stylish hats out of excess fur, so your cat will soon be the belle of the furball as they transform into a magical unicorn, ferocious lion or even a birthday cake!Welcome to Cats In Hats and admire the overwhelming cuteness of popular Instagrammers Rojiman and Umatan's cats in their tiny cat-hair hats.Is your cat a diva? Maybe it's time to make her a crown! Or perhaps he's a bit of a prankster put on a joker hat! There's one for every occasion, from birthdays to graduation. Don''t miss the Animal hats, from Elephant to Koala. Celebrate every annual festival with a Halloween Witch hat, Easter Bunny hat, and more. And amaze your cat with a character hat. From Princess Leia to Sherlock Holmes, whatever your cat''s personality, we have a hat for them.With 300 hand-drawn step-by-step instructions for constructing 25 adTrade Review Praise for Cats in Hats ‘With detailed instructions and tips to make everything from witch’s hats to bunny ears, flower wreaths to crowns, there is truly a cat hat for every occasion in this niche but laugh-out-loud book.’ – The Daily Mail

    1 in stock

    £11.69

  • The Trainable Cat

    Penguin Books Ltd The Trainable Cat

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis''Amazing'' GuardianFrom the on-screen experts for BBC2''s Cat Watch, and based on their groundbreaking research - this is the ultimate guide to making your cat a happier, more sociable animal.The idea of a trained cat is a contradiction in terms, isn''t it? Naturally solitary, wary, easily threatened by newcomers, they are attached to place rather than people, and much of their ''antisocial'' behaviour arises in situations where that attachment is threatened. But, as cat experts Sarah Ellis and John Bradshaw argue, such stress-induced behaviour can be prevented, reduced, even eliminated, by training.A comprehensive and engaging step-by-step guide, The Trainable Cat will help you to help your cat negotiate the complexities of everyday life: to enjoy living with humans - including new babies and lively toddlers - and other pets; to answer to their name; settle into a new home; and to overcome the anxiety of a visit to the vet. YTrade ReviewI doubt you'll find a more well-informed or scientific book on cats that better shows you how feline thinking works -- Carol Midgley * The Times *Most people think that cats cannot be trained, but experts John Bradshaw and Sarah Ellis beg to differ ... They explain how even the grumpiest of cats can learn to enjoy being groomed * Lady *In addition to improving the cat's welfare, the training enhances the relationship between owner and animal ... It's amazing what a few treats and perseverance can do... Though the training book is now rather dog-eared, the cat has left it mercifully unchewed * Guardian *

    10 in stock

    £10.44

  • A Cat Called Birmingham

    Hodder & Stoughton A Cat Called Birmingham

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisIn the long history of mankind''s relationship with felines, one cat stands head and shoulders below the rest. Highly inflammable, the glass-jawed Birmingham lurches from one catastrophe to the next. Through encounters with washing machine spin cycles to his lovelorn pursuit of the aggressively uninterested Sammy, Chris Pascoe''s hilarious book paints an intimate portrait of the author''s calamitous relationship with a cat wholly unsuited to being feline. Persistently molested by an irate sparrow, physically incapable of negotiating the intricacies of the cat-flap and with a near-fatal appreciation of the effects of gravity, Brum nevertheless remains steadfast in his subconscious pursuit of oblivion. Worryingly, these stories are true. Will nine lives be enough?Trade ReviewCharming * Free Press *An original comic voice - wry, assured, sometimes whimsical and sometimes surreal but throughout refreshingly uncynical . . . the best kind of humour * Julian Dutton, writer, Alistair MacGowan Show *Charming * Free Press *Anyone who loves or knows cats will be able to relate to Chris Pascoe's hilarious and affectionate account of the hapless Birmingham's adventures. I literally cried with laughter. * Jo Rothery (Editor, Cat World Magazine) *P.G.Wodehouse had his pekes, A.A. Milne his teddy bear - Chris Pascoe has his cat. A CAT CALLED BIRMINGHAM is the debut of an original comic voice - wry, assured, sometimes whimsical and sometimes surreal but throughout refreshingly uncynical. As a result of reading his book, I have taken to laughing at cats in the street, much to the puzzlement of the owners.We all know that the funniest bits of You've Been Framed are the animal slapstick - well, this book is all that and more besides: Pascoe relates the comic misadventures of his pet with unflagging energy and relish, underpinned with an affection that never becomes mawkish. He has the ability to fashion fine humour form the minutiae of everyday life - which is the best kind of humour. I have news for anyone who has laughed at the antics of an animal but not bothered to write it down. Someone has - Chris Pascoe. * Julian Dutton, writer, Alistair MacGowan Show *This eccentric memoir has very little to do with the West Midland's favourite conurbation. Instead, it's the rather charming story of Mr Pascoe's own pet, a madcap moggy who can't help but cause mayhem . . . * Birmingham Sunday Mercury *This eccentric memoir has very little to do with the West Midland's favourite conurbation. Instead, it's the rather charming story of Mr Pascoe's own pet, a madcap moggy who can't help but cause mayhem . . . It belongs to that very traditional genre - old-fashioned romance. It's just that instead of the usual boy-meets-girl hokum, we have the love that dare not speak its name. The passion between a man and his cat * Birmingham Sunday Mercury *Anyone who loves or knows cats will be able to relate to Chris Pascoe's hilarious and affectionate account of the hapless Birmingham's adventures. I literally cried with laughter. * Jo Rothery (Editor, Cat World Magazine) *I read this with tears of laughter rolling down my cheeks. * Eila Reid, Editor of My Weekly *

    1 in stock

    £9.49

  • Creative Haven Country Cats  City Kitties

    Dover Publications Creative Haven Country Cats City Kitties

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    1 in stock

    £7.65

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