Download or read book A Cat s Tale written by Baba the Cat and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2020-11-10 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A “fun, fanciful, and even informative” history of felines as revealed by a very learned tabby with a knack for hunting down facts (People). Since the dawn of civilization, felines have prowled alongside mankind as they expanded their territory and spread the myth of human greatness. And today, cats are peddled on social media as silly creatures here to amuse humans with their antics. But this is an absurd, self-centered fantasy. The true history of felines is one of heroism, love, tragedy, sacrifice, and gravitas. Not entirely convinced? Well, get ready, because Baba the Cat is here to set the record straight. Spanning almost every continent and thousands—yes, thousands—of years, Baba’s complex story of feline survival presents readers with a diverse cast of cats long forgotten: from her prehistoric feline ancestors and the ancient Egyptian cat goddess Bastet to the daring mariners at the height of oceanic discovery, key intellectuals in the Enlightenment period, revered heroes from World Wars I and II, and the infamous American tabbies. Baba, a talented model in addition to a scholar, goes beyond surface-level scratches, pairing her freshly unearthed research with a series of stunning costume portraits to bring history to life. A paws-on journey through the feline hall of fame, with in-depth research and four-legged testaments that will make you rethink who defines history, A Cat’s Tale is a one-of-a-kind chronicle that introduces readers to the illustrious ancestors of their closest companions and shows, once and for all, that cats know exactly what they’re doing. “Almost certainly the most unique cat history book ever published.” —Smithsonian Magazine

Download or read book The Cat s Tale written by Doris Orgel and published by Roaring Brook Press. This book was released on 2008-12-23 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WHY ARE THE YEARS IN THE CHINESE CALENDAR NAMED AFTER ANIMALS? A young girl and her grandmother learn that being far apart in years doesn’t mean they have nothing in common. Mao the cat and her master, Willow, are less than thrilled when Willow’s grandmother, her Nai-Nai, carelessly omits the important role of Cat from her story. Mao proceeds to set the record straight. A beautiful story unravels and we fi nd out why there is no Year of the Cat and how the circle of years moves on. Told through pictures that are reminiscent of the ancient Chinese masters and yet boldly alive, THE CAT’S TALE is a stellar read-aloud.

Download or read book The Cat s Table written by Michael Ondaatje and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2011-10-04 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the early 1950s, an eleven-year-old boy in Colombo boards a ship bound for England. At mealtimes he is seated at the “cat’s table”—as far from the Captain’s Table as can be—with a ragtag group of “insignificant” adults and two other boys, Cassius and Ramadhin. As the ship makes its way across the Indian Ocean, through the Suez Canal, into the Mediterranean, the boys tumble from one adventure to another, bursting all over the place like freed mercury. But there are other diversions as well: one man talks with them about jazz and women, another opens the door to the world of literature. The narrator’s elusive, beautiful cousin Emily becomes his confidante, allowing him to see himself “with a distant eye” for the first time, and to feel the first stirring of desire. Another Cat’s Table denizen, the shadowy Miss Lasqueti, is perhaps more than what she seems. And very late every night, the boys spy on a shackled prisoner, his crime and his fate a galvanizing mystery that will haunt them forever. As the narrative moves between the decks and holds of the ship and the boy’s adult years, it tells a spellbinding story—by turns poignant and electrifying—about the magical, often forbidden, discoveries of childhood and a lifelong journey that begins unexpectedly with a spectacular sea voyage.

Download or read book Sengali written by Christis Joy Pinson and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For years Sengali has lived alone on his lush jungle mountain--fearless, powerful, and independent--until a hunting party of lionesses invade his territory. Wanting to irritate them, Sengali saves their prey only to find the grateful creature now expects him to protect it! But what seemed to be a routine rescue mission quickly becomes much more, when a strange, terrifying Dream begins to haunt both animals. Together predator and prey set out on a quest to discover what the Dream could mean--for them and for their world--and to unravel its mystery before time runs out. An unforgettable adventure of unlikely friendships, savage conflict, and tenacious faith, Sengali: A Cat's Tale is a thrilling race for survival that grabs you by the throat and never lets go!

Download or read book Cat Tale written by Craig Pittman and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2020-01-21 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Garden & Gun Best Book of 2020 “Witty and passionate.” —Lauren Groff “Craig Pittman has a remarkable talent for telling stories set in the Sunshine State that never fail to fascinate and entertain.”—Gilbert King “The definitive book on one of America’s least understood apex predators. The story of how Florida’s panthers were saved from extinction is one that both deserves and needs to be told.” —Dane Huckelbridge The captivating tale of the Florida panther, its survival and rescue from extinction With novelistic detail and an eye for the absurd, Craig Pittman recounts the extraordinary story of the people who brought the panther back from the brink of extinction, the ones who nearly pushed the species over the edge, and the cats that were caught in the middle. This being Florida, there's more than a little weirdness, too. An engrossing narrative of wry humor, sharp writing and exhaustive reportage, Cat Tale shows what it takes to bring one species back and what unexpected costs such a decision brings.

Download or read book Love Always Finds Its Way Home written by Mari Lafore and published by . This book was released on 2018-12-07 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the true and inspirational story of two cats and reincarnation. It's also about love, devotion and loss. And belief. Illustrated with photographs.

Download or read book Cat Telling Tales written by Shirley Rousseau Murphy and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2011-11-22 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this cozy mystery, a feline P.I. and his four-legged friends investigate a suspicious—and deadly—house fire in a California seaside town. Even the bright seaside village of Molena Point has been hit hard by the economic downturn, and many residents are abandoning their pets. While feline P.I. Joe Grey’s human friends join together to care for their starving cats, a fire leaves a twelve-year-old boy homeless, the body of his alcoholic guardian discovered in the smoldering ruins. Meanwhile, Debbie Kraft descends uninvited on the Damens’ home with her two children, claiming that she has no money and nowhere else to go. But when Joe learns that the victim of the fire was Debbie’s estranged mother, and that Debbie’s ex-husband may be involved in several intricate real estate scams, his fur is on end with suspicion. But it’s not until Debbie’s abandoned tomcat arrives that the pieces of the puzzle begin to come together for Joe and his feline detective pals. Praise for Cat Telling Tales “A must-read for Murphy’s devoted audience and a good choice for those who enjoy Rita Mae Brown’s Sneaky Pie Brown novels.” —Booklist “Shirley Rousseau Murphy's Joe Grey Mysteries are always excellent, and Cat Telling Tales is no exception.” —Fresh Fiction

Download or read book Stanley Cat on the Mat written by Whiona Moverley and published by . This book was released on 2014-03-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stanley is a cat who both adorable and trouble. He gets into strife by doing cat things like glaring at the finches, sleeps on a jet-black coat and lets a mouse get inside - but, like all cats, inspires love.

Download or read book Cat s Eye written by Margaret Atwood and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2011-06-08 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A breathtaking novel of a woman grappling with the tangled knot of her life—from the bestselling author of The Handmaid's Tale and The Testaments Disturbing, humorous, and compassionate, Cat’s Eye is the story of Elaine Risley, a controversial painter who returns to Toronto, the city of her youth, for a retrospective of her art. Engulfed by vivid images of the past, she reminisces about a trio of girls who initiated her into the the fierce politics of childhood and its secret world of friendship, longing, and betrayal. Elaine must come to terms with her own identity as a daughter, a lover, an artist, and a woman—but above all she must seek release form her haunting memories.

Download or read book Senor Fluffy a Cat s Tale written by Hazel-Ann Lynch and published by . This book was released on 2020-12 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seńor Fluffy is accustom to butlers and housekeepers, being carried from place to place. traveling the world, eating and drinking the best of the best. So when his human decides abruptly to leave for NYC he is not having it.

Download or read book Won Ton written by Lee Wardlaw and published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR). This book was released on 2011-02-15 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sometimes funny, sometimes touching, this adoption story, Won Ton, told entirely in haiku, is unforgettable. Nice place they got here. Bed. Bowl. Blankie. Just like home! Or so I've been told. Visiting hours! Yawn. I pretend not to care. Yet -- I sneak a peek. So begins this beguiling tale of a wary shelter cat and the boy who takes him home.

Download or read book Pussycat Palace A Cat s Tale written by Clive Lilwall and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-12-06 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The events in "Pussycat Palace" are strangely similar to those of the 2016 US Presidential Election. The members of a feral cat colony in Louisiana vote for a new leader. All hell breaks loose when Ace, a hefty outspoken ginger tomcat, fights for supremacy against Catty, a crafty female tabby. Fake news happens! The influx of immigrant cats into the colony, the roles of males and females, sexual issues and defence against enemies are key election topics. And the results are just as unbelievable as Trump vs. Clinton in 2016!

Download or read book Ziggy Stardust a Cat s Tale written by Melissa Pigott, and published by . This book was released on 2016-03-11 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Ziggy Stardust A Cat's Tale" is a non fiction book about the long and amazing life of a cat named Ziggy Stardust. Ziggy Stardust lived his nine lives for 19 years, during which he went with his human companion to college, then to graduate school, then to life in several big cities. Many of the events depicted in the book are humorous, while others are poignant. Ziggy Stardust had encounters with the people in his life that ranged from infuriating, to frightening, to hilarious. Part Florida bobcat, Ziggy had a wild streak that could never, ever, be tamed. His long life was full of adventure and this book recounts these adventures. Ziggy Stardust, the cat, had more adventures in his 19 year life than many people will ever have in their lives; this book depicts them in an interesting manner, supplemented with photographs. Great effort was made to portray events exactly as they happened. This book is a "must read" for all cat lovers, pet fanciers, and others who would like to see the world through the eyes of a cat named Ziggy.

Download or read book Purr Prints of the Heart written by Deborah Anne Barnes and published by Zzp Publishing. This book was released on 2015-04 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deborah and her beloved cat Ragdoll cat, Mr. Jazz, spent a lifetime together. The bond they shared was special - he was her companion through the best and worst of it all. So when the inevitable happened - the realization he was dying at 15 years of age and she would have to face the painful and difficult decision of helping to let him go, their relationship changed, causing Deborah to learn some invaluable lessons from him about life, love, grieving, and letting go. Told by Mr. Jazz himself, an ordinary cat by his own admission, Purr Prints of the Heart is a touching meow-memoir that will strike a chord with anyone whose heart carries paw-prints of love as he shares the story of his life from kitten hood to his final days on earth in the physical sense. Cleverly written in cat likeness with incredible insight, candor, charm, wisdom, and humor, Mr. Jazz takes the reader on a journey that is like a salve in book form to offer comfort to all who have had to deal with (or will have to deal with), the inevitable loss of a beloved pet. Replete with memorable moments of anticipation, outbursts of laughter, sighs of relief, sheer joy, and throes of grief, Mr. Jazz, carries a conversation with readers, putting them in real-life situations they can easily relate to and empathize with - from his days as a kitten that nobody wanted, to finally being adopted into a loving human and animal filled family that had its share of ups and downs, to his final months whereby his health was declining and he had to deal with things like frequent visits to the vet, being force fed food, resentment issues, litter issues, and the finality of coming to terms with the fact he was dying and needing to convince his beloved humans to let him go . The ending is a welcoming upturn, a refreshing reminder of the celebration of life and the indelible purr prints cats leave on our hearts and includes an invaluable "Coping With Pet Loss" section to help readers on all levels - emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and even physically to empower themselves with ways to positively honor the journey of the pet lost as well as ways to find the strength to heal and mend a broken heart.

Download or read book Haven written by Megan Wagner Lloyd and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2022-08-16 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When her cherished Ma Millie falls ill, a timid housecat ventures into the wild to seek help in this adventure about love, loss, and finding the truest version of ourselves. A warm, cozy lap. The toasty smell of baking bread. Tasty food served in a bright-blue bowl. These make Haven’s life as an indoor pet heaven. All thanks to her beloved human and rescuer, Ma Millie. But when Ma Millie becomes too sick to care for her, the cat’s cozy life is turned upside down, and Haven decides she must seek out another human for help. Anything for Ma Millie! Her vow pulls her out of her safe nest into the shadowy forest and down unfamiliar and dangerous roads. When her first plan fails, Haven meets a wilderness-savvy fox who volunteers as an ally, and their perilous journey together brings some victories. But Haven finds herself pitted against creatures far wilder than she ever could be, testing her strength and spirit to their limits. Will her loyalty to Ma Millie—and her newfound confidence in herself—be enough to help Haven see the quest through to its conclusion? Can she stand up against the fierce predator that is tracking her every move?

Download or read book Pete the Cat s Trip to the Supermarket written by James Dean and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2019-07-09 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pete the Cat helps out at the supermarket in this Level 1 I Can Read tale from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean. Along with his dad and brother, Pete the Cat heads off to the supermarket. But what happens when Dad loses the grocery list before they even get there? It’s up to Pete and Bob to help remind Dad what was on their list! Pete the Cat's Trip to the Supermarket is a Level I Can Read book, complete with original illustrations from the creators of Pete the Cat, Kimberly and James Dean, and is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

Download or read book Ciao Meow written by Natalie Galli and published by . This book was released on 2015-09-09 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Sabina the cat suddenly becomes separated from her family, she begins a search for a new home. She hears about a Girl In an Orange Dress who just might help her. But despite encouragement and advice from a friendly hen, an eager puppy, a flock of bright pink birds, a trio of red foxes and many other animals she meets, Sabina can't seem to catch up with The Girl. Her search takes her from town to countryside. Will our lonely feline ever locate the elusive Girl and find a home? Set in southern Italy, this charming story is illustrated with vibrant, color-filled paintings. Ciao Meow is the work of sisters Natalie Galli and Anna Scarpa. This heartwarming tale will become a favorite choice at story time for young readers and parents alike. In English with a sprinkle of Italian.