Download or read book The Cat with Three Passports written by CJ Fentiman and published by Silver Vine Press. This book was released on 2020-11-02 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A girl struggling to fit in. A homeless kitten. An unexpected job offer in an unfamiliar country that changes everything. CJ had a long history of escaping places and people she wasn't fond of. But for the sake of a silver tabby, she decided to stay in Japan for a while. This decision helped her open up her heart and mind, revisit her way of thinking, and reconnect with her estranged family. Let this heartwarming memoir take you to the land of cats and cherry trees as you read about CJ's adventures - from the craziness of the naked men festival, the experience of forest bathing and the significance of finding a life purpose or ikigai, to the temples of Takayama, and wonders of Cat Island - you'll see what a homeless kitten found outside a temple in Japan taught her about an old culture and new beginnings

Download or read book American Shorthair Cats written by Joanne Mattern and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2010-12 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Describes the history, physical features, temperament, and care of the American Shorthair cat breed"--Provided by publisher.

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Cat Breeds written by J. Anne Helgren and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-04-01 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect guide for cat lovers! Encyclopedia of Cat Breeds is a comprehensive cat book for any animal lover, updated with the latest information on all recognized feline breeds, from Maine Coons to Persians. This valuable pet reference guide includes all the facts on cats and kittens, a thorough history of feline evolution and the history of the house cat, a detailed description of purebred cats, a summary of feline genetics, and an in-depth discussion pet grooming and cat healthcare. This book includes over 45 feline breed profiles with stunning color photos, bar graphs, fast facts, and breed characteristics. Profiles feature: Abyssinian, American Shorthair, Bengal, Burmese, Cornish Rex, Himalayan, Maine Coon, Oriental, Persian, Ragdoll, Siamese, Sphynx, Turkish Angora... and many others! This must-have cat and kitten guide also features: Descriptions of new or experimental breeds Extensive information on the American domestic cat Tips for decide which breed is best for you Advice on choosing a purebred cat Information on entering a cat in shows For cat lovers far and wide, this is a comprehensive guide for keeping your furry friends happy and healthy!

Download or read book The Human Tradition in America from 1865 to the Present written by Charles W. Calhoun and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 2003-08-01 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed as a text for the second half of the U.S. history survey course, The Human Tradition in America from 1865 to the Present is a collection of the best biographical essays from several volumes in SR Books' popular Human Tradition in America series. Like all books in the series, this text presents history from the "bottom up" by chronicling the lives of ordinary Americans. These brief biographical sketches stress to students that history is created by people, making the subject appealing and vibrant in a way that just names and dates in a standard textbook cannot. Capturing the rich diversity of the United States, The Human Tradition in America from 1865 to the Present includes the stories of a variety of Americans of different races, ethnic groups, sexual orientations, religious affiliations, and genders from many different regions of the country. For this reader, series editor Charles Calhoun has carefully selected biographies of individuals whose lives highlight important themes from this dynamic period of history. The essays included here are sure to engage students, provoke lively classroom discussion, and promote critical thinking.

Download or read book P S I Love You More Than Tuna written by Sarah Chauncey and published by Sounds True. This book was released on 2020-10-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “P.S. I Love You More Than Tuna is both a lighthearted celebration of the loving bond between human and cat, and a touching meditation on the eternal nature of that love.” —Jackson Galaxy, host of Animal Planet’s My Cat From Hell An illustrated gift book for adults grieving a companion cat, celebrating the often-quirky bond between humans and felines. Our cats occupy a unique space in our hearts. When they’re gone, the loss can be devastating, the grief profound. P.S. I Love You More Than Tuna gives us an opportunity to give friends, loved ones, or ourselves tangible comfort during the grieving period, when so many of us feel isolated and misunderstood after a beloved pet dies. The author and illustrator (devoted cat lovers themselves) offer this book as a universal love letter from the felines we've bid goodbye to. It celebrates the special bonds we forge with our four-legged companions and reminds us that their love for us—and ours for them—need never end.

Download or read book The Original Cat Bible written by Sandy Robins and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2014-07-08 with total page 1800 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate comprehensive resource for cat lovers from the editors of Cat Fancy magazine—packed with dazzling photography. The most complete and authoritative book of its kind, The Original Cat Bible delves deeply into all things feline, from the domestication of cats and their anatomy and genetics, to practical advice on pet health, to folklore and fun facts. Learn about: A detailed history of the modern cat (including the noble big cats of the wild) Cat welfare and rescue of stray and feral cats The feline’s place in world religions and folklore Cats in literature, art, popular culture through the ages, and social media The development of cat breeds and the genetics of purebred cats Body types, coat types, colors, and patterns A guide to choosing and caring for a pet cat, including advice on catproofing and supplies Expansive coverage of every recognized cat breed in the world, with contributions from expert guest authors Sarah Hartwell and Lorraine Shelton Thorough information on feline health with special veterinary chapters by Dr. Arnold Plotnick

Download or read book Human Kind written by Duane Stockwell and published by Archway Publishing. This book was released on 2021-12-30 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Locke is a homeless veteran. A former Navy SEAL, John has many problems, but they're about to get a lot worse. When a lady in an SUV offers him a job, he has no idea of the world she is opening up for him. Such a truly large world.

Download or read book 25 Facts About House Cats written by B. J. Deming and published by Flight to Wonder Publishing. This book was released on 2021-02-23 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Not a listcicle, just a close look at house cats and a few parts of their world. Fluffy -- a domesticated steppe wildcat -- still has one paw in the wild, but some ten thousand years with us have changed this little member of family Felidae in subtle ways. Check out these 25 easy-to-understand essays on house cats, their history, and some details of our long journey together.

Download or read book How to Speak Cat written by Aline Alexander Newman and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2015 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to understanding a cat's body language and behavior, illustrating 55 different feline poses with explanations of their meanings.

Download or read book Only A Woman Can Make A Difference written by Marilyn Miller and published by Covenant Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-03-11 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Caroline, an independent woman climbing the ladder, learns the true meaning of love and family. Susan is seen to be a goody two-shoes with a black-and-white God. Margaret is a young widow who finds herself moving into a new town without family. Yet she learns self-reliance and to cling to her faith. Robert, sort of an orphan, has lived in foster homes all his life. His parents are in prison and have given up rights long ago. John is a widower with two young girls and finds that true love is not just a once-in-a-lifetime thing. Phillip, Frances, Lee, and Barbara are parents who learn the true meaning of letting go. Others find completeness in a time of their lives where death is no stranger. They share a common denominator that draws them to each other, creating their family.

Download or read book The Way of Cats written by Pamela Merritt and published by . This book was released on 2018-05-31 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Way of Cats is a way of playing games with our cat. These communication, training, and affection games are fun and easy to learn. Then we have well-behaved and happy cats.

Download or read book High Country Bride A Man Most Worthy written by Jillian Hart and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2018-10-02 with total page 477 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can they open their hearts to love? High Country Bride Evicted from her home, widow Joanna Nelson and her two children had nowhere to turn. Still bearing the pain of his own loss, Aidan McKaslin offered her refuge on his ranch. It was an arrangement that benefited them both. He sheltered her family while she brought faith and a woman’s touch back into his world. Could this be the second chance at happiness they both deserve? A Man Most Worthy Though they came from different worlds, a friendship between Nicholas Tennant and Alice Shepard bloomed into mutual admiration. Until circumstances tore them apart. Now, years later, Nicholas has returned to London, determined to seek revenge on Alice and her father. But Alice has grown from a schoolgirl to a young widow of conviction and faith. And only in abandoning his thirst for revenge can Nicholas become worthy of her love.

Download or read book How to Tame Your Dragon Girlfriends Volume 1 written by Brandon Varnell and published by Kitsune Incorporated. This book was released on with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can a dream-chasing human and a time-displaced dragon forge a bond in modern Japan? More than a year has passed since half-Japanese, half-American Yoshihiro Marlowe broke free of his controlling father and moved to Japan to pursue his dream of becoming a theater actor. But he still faces one daunting hurdle: his own terrible acting. After failing 99 auditions, he begins to question whether his dreams will remain just that—dreams. Just as he’s on the cusp of giving up, Yoshihiro’s life takes a dramatic turn when he encounters Tiamat, a powerful dragon and goddess, who has been sealed away for several millennia. She embodies everything he doesn’t—she’s confident, powerful, and utterly clueless about modern life. As Yoshihiro struggles with his own aspirations, he also takes on the challenge of helping Tiamat navigate the perplexing landscape of modern Japan. Can he leverage his newfound friendship to overcome his doubts? And can Tiamat resist the allure of anime and modern day conveniences, or will she succumb to temptation and become the first dragon NEET? Join their journey in this slice-of-life harem romcom that blends mythical intrigue with the trials and tribulations of everyday life.

Download or read book American Shorthair Cats written by Karen Leigh Davis and published by Barron's Educational Series. This book was released on 1999 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most extensive line of basic pet information and training guides on the market, Complete Pet Owner's Manuals are written by experts, and profusely illustrated with full-color photos and instructive, high-quality line art. These books are written in clear, direct language that will appeal to ordinary cat owners, but they also contain information that even experienced breeders and trainers will find enlightening. Each manual has been individually written by an experienced breeder, veterinarian, or qualified expert. Individual titles focus on many of the most popular cat breeds, as well as that favorite, the common house cat.

Download or read book The JOY of Giving Volume 2 America s Theology of What Works for Me Faith written by Philip Ellerbrock and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010-07-17 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We believe in ourselves, innovation, markets, technology... and end up with government growing, because our lawlessness increases. Have we a backup plan, if the "Rapture" turns out to be as Y2K? Others also, look for a messiah. Addressing the UN in September '05, Iranian President Ahmadinejad tells the world: "When that day comes, the ultimate promise of all divine religions will be fulfilled with the emergence of a perfect human being who is heir to all prophets and pious men. He will lead the world to justice and absolute peace." What should we do today-given all the alarm and exhortation? Bill Bradley tells us, a "can do" story is all we need tell America and ourselves. Here is really what is going on: "For the secret power of lawlessness is already at work; but the one who now holds it back will continue to do so till he [a Holy Spirit of Truth] is taken out of the way. And then the lawless one will be revealed." (2 Thess 2:7-8) Will we continue to love, as Christ loved us?

Download or read book Cultural Anthropology Human Experience written by Katherine A. Dettwyler and published by Waveland Press. This book was released on 2011-03-31 with total page 471 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Katherine A. Dettwyler, author of the Margaret Mead Awardwinning Dancing Skeletons, has written a compelling and original introductory text. Cultural Anthropology & Human Experience is suitable for use in Cultural and Social Anthropology courses, and its twelve chapters easily fit into quarter or semester terms, while leaving room for additional readings, discussions, or other projects. All the standard topics are covered, but with less emphasis on method and theory and more coverage of a variety of industrial and postindustrial societies. Auxiliary materialsbells and whistleshave been kept to a minimum to reduce distractions and maintain a reasonable price to students. The author has chosen all the photographs with great care to illustrate or amplify important points. The Instructors Manual includes summaries of each chapter, student exercises, and a test bank. Dettwylers upbeat tone inspires students to: develop the ability to think logically, objectively, and critically about different cultural beliefs, practices, and social structures; understand that humans are primates with culture, with a complex overlay of environmental and cultural influences; appreciate how powerful cultural beliefs and practices can be in shaping human perceptions of the world; realize that culture is not the same thing as social constructions of race, ethnic identity, or place of geographic origin; understand why/how cultural practices make sense within the cultures that practice them; articulate how an anthropological perspective helps discern everyday situations and interactions at the local, national, and international levels; understand that anthropology is not just an academic disciplineit is a way of looking at and understanding the world; appreciate the ways cultural beliefs and practices, social structures, and human lifestyles contribute to a meaningful life.

Download or read book Hide And Seek A Dog Lover s Texas K 9 Medical Suspense Thriller September Day Shadow Series 2 written by Amy Shojai and published by Furry Muse Publications. This book was released on 2019-04-20 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "...a creepy must-read mystery for animal lovers." -J.T. Ellison, NYT bestselling author Fall in love with heart-pumping fast-paced action brimming with amateur sleuthing and loyal dogs. THE DOG NEVER DIES...BUT THE BAD GUYS GET JUSTICE! With plenty of thrills, you'll cheer for the service dog story, and get hooked on the crazy suspenseful secrets in this small Texas town. Read all night, gasp at the twists, dry happy tears, then catch your breath for the next installment... A ruthless stalker. A lethal epidemic. Can a wounded soul prevent old family secrets from destroying her future and killing those she loves? Eight years ago, animal behaviorist September Day escaped a sadistic captor who left her ashamed, terrified, and struggling with PTSD. She trusts no one--except her Maine Coon cat Macy and service dog Shadow. Shadow also struggles with trust. A German Shepherd autism service dog who rescued his child partner only to lose his-boy forever, Shadow's crippling fear of abandonment shakes his faith in humans. Can September solve an epidemic of Alzheimer's-like symptoms, evade a relentless sadist from her past, and protect her chosen family from the killer? Hide And Seek is the second action-packed installment in the gripping September and Shadow series. If you like roller-coaster thrills and courageous animal heroes, then you’ll love Amy Shojai’s dark suspense series. Buy Hide And Seek to pursue justice today!