Download or read book The Tale of the Lucky Cat written by Sunny Seki and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A humble toymaker is rewarded for helping an injured cat in this story that explains the origin of the maneki neko, or lucky cat statues that are popular throughout Japan for spreading good fortune.
Download or read book Black Jack the Lucky Cat written by Bernadine Seminack and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2015-12-04 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brandon moved to a new town and has no new friends. To cheer him, his dad takes him to the SPCA to find a companion. Once there, Brandon learns a lot about animals which helps him choose the right one for him. The book also brings attention to the misconception black cats are unlucky. The author would like to encourage her readers to consider adopting animals as companions for there are numerous health benefits in doing so both physiologically and psychologically. All proceeds for the book will go to animal relief.
Download or read book They All Saw a Cat written by Brendan Wenzel and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2016-08-30 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They All Saw A Cat — New York Times bestseller and 2017 Caldecott Medal and Honor Book The cat walked through the world, with its whiskers, ears, and paws . . . In this glorious celebration of observation, curiosity, and imagination, Brendan Wenzel shows us the many lives of one cat, and how perspective shapes what we see. When you see a cat, what do you see? If you and your child liked The Girl Who Drank the Moon, Finding Winnie, and Radiant Child — you'll love They All Saw A Cat "An ingenious idea, gorgeously realized." —Shelf Awareness, starred review "Both simple and ingenious in concept, Wenzel's book feels like a game changer." —The Huffington Post
Download or read book Black Cats Tell All written by Layla Morgan Wilde and published by . This book was released on 2017-10-05 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anthology of stories about and photographs of black cats.
Download or read book Black Cats April Fools Origins of Old Wives Tales and Superstitions in Our Daily Lives written by Harry Oliver and published by Metro Publishing. This book was released on 2009-06-01 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We have all touched wood to ward off misfortune, or seen a bride throw a bouquet over her head at a wedding, but how often do we stop to think about where such customs come from, or why we still use them? The truth is that behind many of our daily rituals and beliefs lies a fascinating history of weird and wonderful notions, some rational, others fanciful, that provide a rich and entertaining addition to our lives. In this charming and endlessly diverting book, best-selling author Harry Oliver has delved into the stories behind our rich traditions to explain them to us with characteristic wit and flair, in a gem of a volume that will clear up any of the niggling doubts you may have about our everyday beliefs. So before you search for any more four-leaf clovers, worry about the next Friday 13th or tell someone that chocolate will give them spots, dip into this amazing tome and discover the truth about our diverse beliefs so that next time your ear itches you'll know if someone's really talking about you!
Download or read book The Pedagogical Seminary written by and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vols. 5-15 include "Bibliography of child study," by Louis N. Wilson.
Download or read book How to Understand Women Through Their Cats written by Wendy Diamond and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking for Catwoman? That’s great--but what kind? The owner of a pampered Siamese, if you please? The rescuer of a homeless, helpless stray? Know the kitty...understand the gal. Through a lighthearted look at women and their cats--20 breeds, with all types of coloring, patterns, and origins--the editor of a top magazine for animal lovers helps men better comprehend their feline counterparts. What will make the woman he adores purr--or have her baring her claws? Who’s the real hunter in the relationship--you or Ms. Maine Coon? Is the Manx a leader in love, or does she always "tail” behind? It’s the inside info every Tom, Dick, and Harry on the prowl wants to know!
Download or read book The Magic of Cats written by Andrew Anderson and published by John Hunt Publishing. This book was released on 2023-04-28 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the Cat of the Night and the Cat of the Day. Over the centuries, the relationship between cats and humans has been one of profound change, of both darkness and light. In Ancient Egypt, we worshipped them as the physical embodiment of a goddess. In Medieval Europe, we tortured and punished them for being the familiars of witches. In the twenty-first century, we are obsessed with filming and posting their antics on social media. And while we may think of them as our pets, that doesn’t mean that we are in charge. Far from it. Cats know exactly how to get their humans to follow their orders! They have been an ongoing source of intrigue and mystery throughout human history. They are the stuff of myth and legend, as well as being our best friends. They sit among the stars and curl up on our laps. There is nothing so wonderful as the magic of cats.
Download or read book Pet Cats written by J. Lou Barnes and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2006-12-15 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides instructions and tips for keeping a cat as a pet, along with information about cats' behavior, physical characteristics, and history as a pet.
Download or read book Lucky Ducky written by Doreen Mulryan and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2016-02-09 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ducky is unlucky—somehow things just always seem to go wrong. So he decides to look for a four-leaf clover; that will do the trick! But when he goes to the park, there is none to be found. However, what Ducky finds instead is much greater: he meets Piggy, Bunny, and Pup and realizes that having friends makes him the luckiest duck of all! Lucky Ducky is a bright and bubbly new picture book that shows young readers how luck is all about how you perceive it and that anyone has the power to turn his or her luck around.
Download or read book The Cat Encyclopedia written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2024-03-12 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you a feline fanatic? Could you tell the difference between a Housecat and an Ojos Azules? Do you want to know how to keep your kitty happy and healthy? The Cat Encyclopedia is a comprehensive cat compendium that has all the facts about cats and kittens. It's packed with beautifully photographed profiles of different breeds from the Maine Coon to the Khao Manee and includes information on caring for your own cat. This book also offers information on the science and history of house cats. Find out how cats were domesticated and developed into separate breeds, and see their prominence in art, literature, and superstition. A chapter on feline biology focuses on the anatomy of cats - including the nervous system, digestion, and muscles - and also features details on cat senses and coat patterns. With comprehensive help on cat care - from preparing for your cat's arrival and essential equipment to healthcare and training - The Cat Encyclopedia is the perfect guide for cat lovers.
Download or read book Business Cat Hostile Takeovers written by Tom Fonder and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After clawing his way to the top of the corporate world, Business Cat's professional standing is secure — or is it? Following a surprise audit from the IRS and some nefarious scheming by his executive rival, a business dog named Howard, things go downhill fast. Business Cat's exile from the C-suite isn't always pretty — he winds up in temp jobs, alleys, foster homes, and the kennel — but it is always entertaining. Author Tom Fonder's story of Business Cat's remarkable journey provides a thrilling conclusion to the series, and one office workers, cat lovers, and comics fans will cheer on to the finish.
Download or read book Lucky Break written by David Connor and published by JMS Books LLC. This book was released on 2023-07-29 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harmon “Waz” Wazelle is a superstar on the football field. By the time he’s sixteen, he knows exactly what his future will be. Redmond “Renny” Hennessey is a musical phenom. Though he’s faced some tragedy, he sees a bright path ahead as well, secure in the fact he has the talent to make it happen. When a high school prank results in what feels like a bad luck curse just as Waz and Renny start to discover feelings for one another, it seems the only way to turn things around is to take a break after their summer fling.br>Ten years later, high school long over, when Renny and Waz are thrown back together, one has found every bit of success he’d dreamed of, while the other still struggles. Does the dark cloud hang over only one of them, now? What would happen if they tried to be together again? Can bad luck be tricked into turning good?
Download or read book Lucky Strike written by Pat Wilson and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2007-05 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A conservative account is forced to flee to the remote eastern shore of Nova Scotia and assume a new identity after he helps to send several Mafia dons to jail. However, the steamroller hospitality of the rambunctious inhabitants overwhelms any hope that he has to keep his profile lower than low. Within days he is embroiled in their nefarious doings and wild antics. Full of love, mystery and murder, this rollicking tale hurtles like a runaway train to its inevitable disastrous climax.
Download or read book Shropshire folk lore ed by C S Burne from the collections of G F Jackson written by Georgina Frederica Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1885 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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