In the turbulent atmosphere of 1989 Montreal, Robin is increasingly disenchanted with the aimless life of a twenty-something who hasn’t yet found herself in a world that is changing as fast as she is. Told through diary-style vignettes, this novella takes a subversively feminist tone through the informal and often humorous voice of 24-year-old Robin. Her vignettes are at times intercut with news headlines, highlighting the political and social events of the year—including Tiananmen Square, the fall of the Berlin Wall and Montreal Massacre.
An unexpectedly wide range of writers weigh in on the feline, from Twain, Coward, Dickens, and Beatrix Potter to Hemingway, Yeats, Garrison Keillor, and Erma Bombeck. There are thought-provoking and delightful proverbs, too-- such as the sly saying: When cat and mouse agree, the farmer has no chance. An irresistible delight for cat lovers everywhere.
This collection of quotes, facts, and lore about cats contains hundreds of tidbits, including observations from Leonardo da Vinci, Garrison Keillor, Jane Pauley, and others. Also contains theories on a cat's purr and a variety of superstitions involving cats.
'Like all pure creatures, cats are practical.' William S. Burroughs This stunning photographic collection of quotations about felines is a delightful celebration of our whiskered friends, perfect for any cat lover.
Cats have inspired countless musings on their grace, eloquence, and mystery, and now cat lovers of all ages can enjoy the best of these observations in this delightful collection of wise and witty sayings about the beloved feline. Includes remarks from T.S. Eliot, Mark Twain, Emily Bronte, Cleveland Amory, William Shakespeare, and others.
The cat's meow of a tribute to all aspects of the feline form. This handsome gift volume brings together a miscellany of anecdotes, facts, quotable quotes, and interesting stories that celebrate the beloved cat in all its guises. From the first apparitions of cats in Egyptian art and decoration to the story of Hemingway, who frequently left his house cat to babysit the writer's son Bumby, and from the beloved cartoon characters Felix the Cat, Sylvester, and Tom (Jerry's sidekick) to the history of the famous French Chat Noir cabaret and the jazz classic "Kitten on the Keys," this book offers a pastiche of interesting facts on all aspects of cats.
The cat is out of the bag. Alexandra Powe Allred has written another fun- and fact-filled book in Potomac's Most WantedOao series, CatsOCO Most WantedOao: The Top 10 Book of Mysterious Mousers, Talented Tabbies, and Feline Oddities. Allred provides fascinating details about the history of the cat, from Greek mythology and medieval superstitions to the modern-day family pet. She also offers loads of trivia about this regal creature from which millions strive to gain affection.Curious about which breed is right for you? Allred has the facts, with lists of the best and worst breeds for kids, most dog-like cats, most unusual breeds, most popular names, and more. CatsOCO Most WantedOao also has tips on how to keep your cat healthy and to correct behavior problems. Believing that cats cannot be trained is the catOCOs joke on us! Allred also gives full details on Hollywood cats, such as Morris the Cat and Morris II, who had an unbelievable ability to stay where he had been put; big cats like the cheetah, the only member of the cat family that is unable to retract its claws, which might play an important role in the animalOCOs speed; and about remarkable rescue stories such as Precious, WestministerOCOs 2001 OC Cat of the Year, OCO who was discovered on a New York City roof after September 11, suffering from dehydration, burns, eye injuries from flying glass, and smoke inhalation."
Explore the wonderful world of tortoiseshell cats and tortoiseshell cat behavior Tortie cat behavior: With about 2 million tortoiseshell cats in the United States, these special felines tend to be strong-willed, a bit hot-tempered, and often very possessive of their humans. Other words used to describe torties are fiercely independent, feisty and unpredictable. In Tortitude: The BIG Book About Cats With a BIG Attitude, cat expert Ingrid King (The Conscious Cat) brings her professional and personal experience to explore why these cats are so special. With expert insights combined with stunning photography and passages dedicated to the cats and their passionate guardians, King offers a new perspective on these exceptional cats.
