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From playful and hilarious accounts of life with cats to heartwarming tales of cat courage, healing and learning, each touching story in Chicken Soup for the Cat Lover's Soul celebrates the special bond we share with our cats.

Are you struggling to find peace after the loss of your beloved pet? Whiskers in the Wind: Embracing Life After Pet Loss is here to guide you through your grief. Written by Annalise Paige Quinn, who has personally faced the profound pain of losing her dear cat, Layla, this compassionate guide offers understanding, comfort, and practical advice to help you heal.

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?

Cats are incredible creatures, and they can make an incredible choice as a pet. There are very few feelings that are as special as when a cat shows you love. And yet, these moments are often few and far between. Perhaps you already have a pet cat, and you are searching for a book that will help bring you closer to your feline friend. Or maybe you are considering getting your first cat or kitten, and you want all the tools and information ready in your back pocket.

*Shortlisted for the Pol Roger Duff Cooper Prize* A Times and Sunday Times Book of the Year A Wall Street Journal Book of the Year A Spectator Book of the Year A Times Literary Supplement Book of the Year A New Yorker Book of the Year Some called it a craze. To others it was a cult. Join...

Susanne Schötz is hard at work on breaking the cat code. She is a professor at Lund University in Sweden, where a long-standing research program is proving that cats do actually use vocal communication-with each other and with their human caretakers. Understanding the vocal strategies used in human-cat communication will have profound implications for how we communicate with our pets and has the potential to improve the relationship between animals and humans within several fields, including animal therapy, veterinary medicine, and animal sheltering. 

How To Own a Human is a selection of writings about cats and for cats. As well as stories and poems, it also includes rhymes, proverbs, fables and quotations, plus instructions for cats on how to train their humans - a sort of "Open Mew-niversity" course for felines. READERS: Ellen Dryden is an actor, writer and director working mainly for the stage and radio. She read English at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford and after graduating she won a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.

Ever 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.

Picking up where she left off in Where the Blind Horse Sings, Kathy Stevens regales us with more tales of the rescued animals at Catskill Animal Sanctuary (CAS), some touching, some hilarious, all provocative. We meet Barbie, the broiler hen found hiding under a blue Honda in Brooklyn who falls for the animal ambassador Rambo, a ram with an uncanny sense of what others need. Then there’s Norma Rae, the turkey rescued from a "turkey bowl" just before Thanksgiving.

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BATTERSEA DOGS AND CATS HOME Can Battersea's loneliest cat find a home in time for Christmas? It's Christmas at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home and Laura is desperate to find a home for Felicia, a spiky, bad-tempered moggy with a heart of gold. Her boyfriend, Rob, can't...

From Kitten Lady, the professional kitten rescuer, humane educator, animal advocate, and owner of the popular Instagram @kittenxlady comes the definitive book on saving the most vulnerable—and adorable—feline population: newborn kittens. Hannah Shaw, better known as Kitten Lady, has...

The relationship between humans and cats has never been simple. Cats are mysterious and contradictory, independent and affectionate, predator and prey. Their true nature continues to elude us, and their subtle and complex behavioural problems can often seem unsolvable or incomprehensible. Charming, surprising, and offering illuminating insight into a range of disorders, Béata’s book calls for greater compassion and provides a new way of understanding cat psychiatry so we can care for the mental, and physical wellness of our beloved pets.

Encuentra paz y consuelo tras la pérdida de tu mascota, incluso cuando el dolor se siente insoportable y seguir adelante parece imposible. ¿Se te parte el corazón cada vez que pasas por el lugar favorito de tu mascota? ¿Luchas contra la culpa o el arrepentimiento por las decisiones que tomaste al final? ¿Te cuesta expresar tu dolor cuando los demás no comprenden la profundidad de tu pena? No estás solo, y tu dolor es real.

Cats are the purr-fect pets: They're relatively easy to care for, a blast to play with, and sure to win the heart of every member of your family with their loving nature - and sometimes sassy demeanor! Cats for Dummies gives you expert insight into everything from cat behavior to what makes each type of feline unique. With this easy-to-understand guide, you'll be able to tackle those tough cat-astrophes from dealing with problem behaviors like scratching the furniture and missing the litter box - all while learning to understand what your cat is trying to tell you.   

In 1900, Britain and America were in the grip of a cat craze. An animal that had for centuries been seen as a household servant or urban nuisance had now become an object of pride and deep affection. From presidential and royal families who imported exotic breeds to working-class men competing for cash prizes for the fattest tabby, people became enthralled to the once-humble cat. Cats themselves were now traded for increasingly large sums of money, bolstered by elaborate pedigrees that claimed noble ancestry and promised aesthetic distinction.

A New York Times bestseller about how cats conquered the world and our hearts in this “deep and illuminating perspective on our favorite household companion” (Huffington Post). House cats rule bedrooms and back alleys, deserted Antarctic islands, even cyberspace. And unlike dogs, cats offer...

Our feline companions are much-loved but often mysterious. In The Inner Life of Cats, Thomas McNamee blends scientific reportage with engaging, illustrative anecdotes about his own beloved cat, Augusta, to explore and illuminate the secrets and enigmas of her kind. As it begins, The Inner Life...

Is Your Maine Coon’s Gorgeous Coat Becoming a Tangled Mess? Discover how to keep that luxurious fur smooth, sleek, and mat-free — without the stress!

Written by an expert breeder and owner herself, Rosemary Kendall writes in a fun and entertaining way about Maine Coon cats while packing the book full of useful hints and tips about these cute and adorable cats.

Cats are one of the most popular pets in the world. They are also one of the oldest domesticated animals and have been pets for over 4,000 years. Many different breeds of cats have distinctive features, but they all share some common characteristics. This book is a fun way to learn about cats and their anatomy, physiology, health and wellness, communication skills, behaviors, and history.