Download or read book Citizen Canine written by David Grimm and published by PublicAffairs. This book was released on 2014-04-08 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dogs are getting lawyers. Cats are getting kidney transplants. Could they one day be fellow citizens? Cats and dogs were once wild animals. Today, they are family members and surrogate children. A little over a century ago, pets didn't warrant the meager legal status of property. Now, they have more rights and protections than any other animal in the country. Some say they're even on the verge of becoming legal persons. How did we get here -- and what happens next? In this fascinating exploration of the changing status of dogs and cats in society, pet lover and award-winning journalist David Grimm explores the rich and surprising history of our favorite companion animals. He treks the long and often torturous path from their wild origins to their dark days in the middle ages to their current standing as the most valued animals on Earth. As he travels across the country -- riding along with Los Angeles detectives as they investigate animal cruelty cases, touring the devastation of New Orleans in search of the orphaned pets of Hurricane Katrina, and coming face-to-face with wolves and feral cats -- Grimm reveals the changing social attitudes that have turned pets into family members, and the remarkable laws and court cases that have elevated them to quasi citizens. The journey to citizenship isn't a smooth one, however. As Grimm finds, there's plenty of opposition to the rising status of cats and dogs. From scientists and farmers worried that our affection for pets could spill over to livestock and lab rats to philosophers who say the only way to save society is to wipe cats and dogs from the face of the earth, the battle lines are being drawn. We are entering a new age of pets -- one that is fundamentally transforming our relationship with these animals and reshaping the very fabric of society. For pet lovers or anyone interested in how we decide who gets to be a "person" in today's world, Citizen Canine is a must read. It is a pet book like no other.
Download or read book CATS Citizen s Guide written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Citizens Against Terror C A T written by Arthur C. Morgan and published by Arthur C. Morgan. This book was released on 2024-01-27 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arthur C. Morgan is a retired Navy and government international security contractor with over twenty eight years of service. He traveled extensively throughout the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe, Central and South America. He studied foreign culture and religion most of his adult life. The original Citizens Against Terror (C.A.T.) was created in 2012 as a seminar for young Marine Corps officers who were being deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. The purpose of the writing was to provide a background history of Islam and expose the many misconceptions about Islamic culture, while offering a short study of the origins of the various Islamic terrorist organizations. It was rewritten to its current form as publication for all who have an interest in learning more about Islam and the threats that these organizations pose against modern civilization.
Download or read book Cat Sense written by John Bradshaw and published by Basic Books (AZ). This book was released on 2013-09-10 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Humane Society of the United States Complete Guide to Cat Care written by Wendy Christensen and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2014-04-08 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building a lifelong, loving relationship with a cat can be a challenging task. Whether you're thinking of adopting a cat or already live with one, The Humane Society of the United States Complete Guide to Cat Care offers authoritative and practical advice that will help you make the best decisions for your pet along the way. This comprehensive guide includes sections on choosing a healthy cat or kitten, feeding and nutrition, training, grooming, disease, vet visits, caring for an aging cat, feline first-aid kits and emergency care. Unlike other books that endorse breeding and promote novelty or purebred cats, The Humane Society's Guide to Cat Care stresses making life better for the millions of cats already here. It provides information on rescuing and rehabilitating homeless cats, finding a stray's owner, and helping an outdoor cat make the transition to a safe indoor environment. The guide also encourages animal advocacy and offers a list of ways to get involved.
Download or read book The Smart Guide to Understanding Your Cat written by Carolyn Janik and published by Smart Guide Publications. This book was released on 2015-02-25 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a wealth of practical information, this comprehensive and enjoyable handbook will provide cat owners with new insights into their pets: how they think, how they express affection, how they make choices--in short, why they do what they do. Among the topics covered in this multifaceted guide are how to choose the appropriate breed for a particular lifestyle or personality, how create a cat-friendly home, how to raise kittens, and how to make an adopted cat feel at home. Additional sections discuss how to interpret a cat's body language, what cats should not eat, whether it is possible to tame a feral cat, how to care for an aging or ailing cat, and how to have fun with a cat. Numerous photographs and illustrations--including original illustrations by the author--are scattered throughout the book, making this an informative and visually appealing resource for any reader owned by a cat.
Download or read book Grace Is a Good Citizen written by Dwayne Booker and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2018-07-15 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In today's world, civic engagement is paramount in laying the foundation for the next generation of U.S. citizens. This book gives readers the tools they need to understand the civics concept of understanding citizenship. A relatable story and characters are paired with vibrant illustrations to teach readers the foundations of citizenship and civics. In this book, Grace learns what it means to be a good citizenship. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book Citizenship at School (ISBN: 9781538364529). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
Download or read book How to Make Your Cat an Internet Celebrity written by Patricia Carlin and published by Quirk Books. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A “genuinely hilarious guide” that parodies get-rich-quick self-help tricks while celebrating the brightest stars on the internet (Washington Post). From creating funny viral videos to managing ‘diva’ behavior, this is the cat lover’s blueprint for achieving financial freedom with their one-of-a-kind feline friend. The Internet offers an unprecedented opportunity for cats to become superstar “personalities” with revenue-generating multimedia brands—but only if you know how to cash in. With How to Make Your Cat an Internet Celebrity, readers can unlock the secrets to: • grooming your kitty for success • creating a terrific viral video • managing your cat’s burgeoning stardom • and much more! Packed with practical tips and helpful diagrams, this indispensable resource shows how ordinary housecats can follow in the venerable pawprints of the Internet’s brightest stars.
Download or read book The Smart Guide to Understanding Your Cat written by Carolyn Janik and published by . This book was released on 2014-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a wealth of practical information, this comprehensive and enjoyable handbook will provide cat owners with new insights into their pets: how they think, how they express affection, how they make choices—in short, why they do what they do. Among the topics covered in this multifaceted guide are how to choose the appropriate breed for a particular lifestyle or personality, how create a cat-friendly home, how to raise kittens, and how to make an adopted cat feel at home. Additional sections discuss how to interpret a cat’s body language, what cats should not eat, whether it is possible to tame a feral cat, how to care for an aging or ailing cat, and how to have fun with a cat. Numerous photographs and illustrations—including original illustrations by the author—are scattered throughout the book, making this an informative and visually appealing resource for any reader owned by a cat.
Download or read book Why You Little a Guide for Cat People written by Jan Smith and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2011-09-28 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a book for cat people. Not people who just like cats or people who look like cats, but cat people. You know who you are.
Download or read book ASPCA Complete Guide to Cats written by James Richards and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 1999-09 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated guide to cats that provides detailed profiles of fify breeds and information on choosing the right cat, preparing to bring a new cat home, keeping a cat healthy, litter box training, feeding and grooming, and other related topics.
Download or read book Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications written by and published by . This book was released on with total page 1450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book How to Talk to Your Cat About Gun Safety written by Zachary Auburn and published by Crown. This book was released on 2016-10-04 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The cats of America are under siege! Long gone are the good old days when a cat’s biggest worries were mean dogs or a bath. Modern cats must confront satanists, online predators, the possibility of needing to survive in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, and countless other threats to their nine lives. For over four decades, the American Association of Patriots have stood at the vanguard of our country's defense by helping to prepare our nation's cat owners for the difficult conversations they dread having with their pets. Written in a simple Q&A format, How to Talk to Your Cat About Gun Safety answers crucial questions such as, “What is the right age to talk to my cat about the proper use of firearms?” and “What are the benefits of my cat living a lifestyle of abstinence?” and especially “Why does my cat need to use the internet? Can’t he just play with yarn like cats used to do?” Our country—and our cats—stand at a precipice. It will take courage, and it will take hard work, but armed with the knowledge within these pages, we can make our cats—and America—great again!
Download or read book Immigration Naturalization and Citizenship written by and published by . This book was released on 1949-09 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Stray Cat Handbook written by Tamara Kreuz and published by *Howell Book House. This book was released on 1999-12-15 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Finally, a book that deals with stray cats; a how-to guide to trapping and dealing with a stray cat. As a pet owner, animal lover and director of a humane organization that deals with stray cats every day, this book gives us one more tool to offer to people who want to help the thousands of strays that wander our streets. Bravo!" Joseph J. Sprague, Jr., Executive Director, Tree House Animal Foundation "Tamara Kreuz cares about the plight of stray and feral cats and gives practical ways to help them. Individuals and shelters can benefit from this book. If those who find stray animals can themselves set about to help by finding homes for domestic strays, or by creating safe havens for feral cats, this will make life a lot easier for shelter personnel, who are all too often overburdened by the number of animals they receive. We highly recommend The Stray Cat Handbook." Louise Holton and Becky Robinson, Co-founders, Alley Cat Allies: The National Feral Cat Network "This is a must read for those considering animal rescue work. The information and suggestions provided are first rate and are based on actual experiences." Linda A. Heller, Division Manager, Orange County Animal Services (Florida) A Howell Cat Book of Distinction
Download or read book The Cornered Cat written by Kathy Jackson and published by White Feather Press, LLC. This book was released on 2010 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "If you have to fight...fight like a cornered cat." --Cover.
Download or read book U S Army Human Intelligence Collector Field Manual written by Department of the Army and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-01-06 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Among the most crucial roles of the United States military in the global War on Terror is the collection of human intelligence from prisoners of war, unlawful combatants, and others. On the heels of controversy over some of the techniques used to extract information—such as waterboarding—the Department of the Army completely revised its interrogation guidelines. The result is this book, the United States Army’s human intelligence collection playbook, which gives instructions on the structure, planning and management of human intelligence operations, the debriefing of soldiers, and the analysis of known relationships and map data. The largest and most newsworthy section of the book details procedures for screening and interrogation, which permits a specific number of interrogation techniques, described in Chapter 8 as “approach techniques.” These techniques, described in great detail, carry such names as Emotional Love, Mutt and Jeff, False Flag, and even Separation. A must-read for today’s military buffs, U.S. Army Human Intelligence Collector Field Manual is also a valuable resource for anyone seeking strategies to employ in the gathering of information.
