Cats of Cairo
Cats of Cairo

Author: Lorraine Chittock

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780789207074

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Far from being pampered house cats, these feisty creatures roam freely through the streets of Cairo. They were so beloved in ancient days that they were portrayed in statues and, upon the death of a cat, a lavish funeral was held. Today, as the photographs display, the mystique of the cat lives on. During her seven-year stay in Cairo, Lorraine Chittock pursued cats throughout the city, taking intimate portraits of these wary inhabitants. The intriguing images and the fascinating introduction and quotes paired with them trace the timeless bond between people and cats in Cairo revealing the rhythm of life there, its joys, sorrows, and deep sense of religion.

Cairo Cats
Cairo Cats

Author: Lorraine Chittock

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789771724315

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Discover your cat's Egyptian heritage in this delightful gift book

Cats of Egypt
Cats of Egypt

Author: Dominique Navarro

Publisher: AUC Press Nature Foldouts

Published: 2015-04

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789774166754

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Cats were just as favored in ancient Egypt as they are today. Egyptian paintings of domesticated cats date back 3,600 years, and animal cults included worship to the cat goddess Bastet. This AUC Press Nature Foldout explores wild and domestic cats of Egypt. - Each species described and illustrated, alongside examples of their natural prey in the wild - Map of Egypt describing the various habitats of wild cats, as well as locations of ancient Egyptian sites where the cat was worshiped and mummified - Noted appearances of felines in hieroglyphs and reliefs - Conservation efforts for threatened cat species

All the Cats of Cairo
All the Cats of Cairo

Author: Inda Schaenen

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 9780976812654

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The daughter of an American diplomat assigned to Cairo, thirteen-year-old Margaret Audrey Underwood is empowered by the ancient cat goddess, Bastet, to help protect her descendants and her people from the plans of a shady American cotton magnate

The Cats of Istanbul
The Cats of Istanbul

Author: Mahalath Halperin

Publisher: BalboaPress

Published: 2013-02-14

Total Pages: 187

ISBN-13: 1452508348

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Have you ever wanted to travel the Kings Highway in Jordan and walk down the famous Siq Gorge to the ancient city of Petra? Or wanted to spend an Orthodox Christmas in Bethlehem? Wondered how you would feel if stuck with a flat tyre in the middle of the Sudanese desert at sunrise? Or pondered about the Call to Prayer as it echoes repeatedly across Istanbul at sunset? Have you ever wondered how so many people live and survive in the Middle East without the rules and regulations of western building, working, and plumbing? Meet Shazam the Jordanian taxi driver, the boys in the Sea of Shoeshine, Mr Ali and his famous Green Door Pizza in Jerusalem, Russell from Noosa, and the Great Paperweights of Giza as you travel on a journey of adventure, mishaps, revelations, architectural wonders, and lack of plumbing, though Israel, Egypt, Jordan and Turkey. And dont forget the Cats of Istanbul, the Cairo Cat Shop, and Camel School and the Art of Haggling . In 1997, architect Mahalath Halperin, together with her colleague and his wife, Peter and Pauline Buckwell, spent four crazy weeks travelling by plane, train, and automobile throughout the Middle East on a journey to discover architecture, culture, and of course, plumbing. And they found lots of cats along the way. This is the story of that adventure.

Of Cats and Men
Of Cats and Men

Author: Sam Kalda

Publisher: Ten Speed Press

Published: 2017-04-18

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 0399578455

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A stylish, illustrated gift book profiling notable cat-loving men throughout history. Some of history’s greatest men have been cat lovers, and their cats have contributed to their genius and legacy: the static charge from a cat’s fur sparked young Nikola Tesla’s interest in electricity; Sir Isaac Newton is said to have invited the first cat flap; visitors to Ernest Hemingway and Winston Churchill’s homes still encounter the descendants of their beloved cats; William S. Burroughs and Andy Warhol both wrote books inspired by their feline friends. Stylishly illustrated and full of charming, witty profiles and quotes from history’s most notable “cat men,” Of Cats and Men pays tribute to thirty luminaries and visionaries who have one thing in common: a pure and enduring love of cats.

divine creatures
divine creatures

Author: salima ikram

Publisher: American Univ in Cairo Press

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 9789774248580

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The invention of mummification enabled the ancient Egyptians to preserve the bodies not only of humans but also of animals, so that they could live forever. This book draws together studies on the different types of animal mummies, the methods of mummification, and the animal cemeteries located at sites throughout Egypt.

Have You Seen My Cat?
Have You Seen My Cat?

Author: Eric Carle

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2012-05

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 1442445750

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Originally published: Natick, MA: Picture Book Studio, c1987.

The Gayer-Anderson Cat
The Gayer-Anderson Cat

Author: Neal Spencer

Publisher: Object in Focus

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780714119731

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The Gayer-Anderson Cat has been one of the most admired objects at the British Museum since its arrival in 1947. This book presents a detailed description of the cat and a discussion of its possible meaning and role in ancient times. Surprising new finds from scientific analyses are presented for the first time, shedding light on the cats somewhat traumatic modern history, from its acquisition by the British Army major and avid antiquities collector John Gayer-Anderson to its donation to the British Museum. The fascinating narrative is complemented by outstanding new photography.

Cairo Circles
Cairo Circles

Author: DOMA. MAHMOUD

Publisher: Unnamed Press

Published: 2022-11-08

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781951213671

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An epic, multi-perspective debut novel bringing the streets of Cairo to life