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Is it possible that there are family pets so loyal they return even after death? Some people report experiencing the sensation of a cat rubbing up against a pant leg after their favorite feline has gone to its reward. Or what of the long-standing tales in British folklore of spectral dogs - a traditional omen of death? Could it be that animals have spirits that continue to haunt the earthly realm after they have died? Learn more in this fascinating account.

Loving or aloof, mischievous or cuddly - for many people, their cats are an integral part of the family. Here are extraordinary stories of some of the world’s most charismatic and captivating cats.

This anthology, created exclusively for this audio edition, features both fiction and nonfiction tales of our feline friends. It's the perfect gift for the many millions of cat lovers in the world. Subtitled "29 Cat Tales from Great Writers", it includes selections by Catherine Aird, Lewis Carroll, Barbara Holland, George Orwell, Saki, P.G. Woodhouse, and others.

More than 84 million Americans - almost three-fourths of the US population - own a pet, and our society is still learning how to recognize and dignify that relationship with proper mourning rituals. We have only recently allowed the conversation of how to grieve for our nonhuman family members to come front and center. Lost Companions fills a specific, important demand, a massive need in the market for an accessible, meaningful book on pet loss.

Hosted by renowned pet psychologist and behaviorist Warren Eckstein, The Pet Show tackles America's toughest pet problems. With topics like "what to expect from your pet when you're expecting" and "pet body language", listeners will learn how to better understand and care for their furry friends.

From “a genuine American Dostoevsky” ( The Washington Post): A dazzling, funny, bittersweet exploration of the mysteries of relationship, both human and animal. When his favorite cat Biscuit goes missing, Peter Trachtenberg sets out to find her. The journey takes him 700 miles and many years into his past - into the history of his relationships with cats and the history of his relationship with his wife F., who may herself be on the verge of disappearing.

Best friends Lisa and Felicity think - maybe, just maybe - they finally have everything sorted out in their lives. Lisa is in a happy relationship with her old flame, and busy mum Felicity has managed to reignite the passion with her husband, Pete, after a romantic getaway. But when Lisa walks in on a half-naked woman in her boyfriend’s flat and Felicity is left reeling from a shocking discovery, it becomes clear that life is nothing but full of surprises....

Soundings and Choc Lit present the audiobook edition of A Christmas Secret. When Hugo McCreadie steps into Isla Brodie’s pet portrait studio to get a 'Festive Furball Photo Shoot' for his sister’s cat Schubert, he does question his sanity. But he knows the photographs will be the perfect Christmas present for his eccentric sister, Nessa - and he finds himself quite taken with ditzy, animal-loving Isla Brodie, too. Will a Christmas secret from long ago prevent Hugo and Isla’s new friendship from going any further? Or will a certain big, black cat take matters into his own paws?

As the Easter weekend approaches, feline detectives Hettie Bagshot and Tilly Jenkins are called to investigate the murder of local radio DJ Hartley Battenberg. Bowled over by the prospect of a bake-off competition, a cricket match and an outdoor screening of The Sound of Music, Hettie and Tilly struggle through a sea of trifle to catch out a killer.

An inside look at the forces behind how our pets become treasured members of the family. In the last 20 years pets have gone from the backyard to sleeping on our beds, then showing up in every corner of America. Pet Nation tells the story of this seismic shift and the economic, media, legal...

A nadie escapa que en España hay cada vez más hogares con mascotas, y entre estas, los gatos son las favoritas. Sin embargo, existen una serie de creencias erróneas sobre estos animales. En este libro, la adiestradora de gatos Laia Salvador nos enseña todo lo que debemos saber antes de adoptar un gato y lo que podemos hacer para mejorar nuestra convivencia con ellos.

The fifteenth title in Mandy Morton's delightful No. 2 Feline Detective Agency series.

**The follow-up to the smash-hit Sunday Times bestseller, Alfie the Doorstep Cat. Alfie’s back – and more adventurous than ever!** Edgar Road used to be your typical London street; a road full of people who barely said a word to one another. Then Alfie came along – a big grey ball of fur...

De l'Égypte des pharaons à la France de Richelieu, celle de Malraux ou de De Gaulle, en passant par les Cathares et les plus prestigieuses cours royales européennes, les chats hantent l'Histoire ! Derrière les grands personnages, on trouve bien souvent un chat. Ces félins, célèbres ou ignorés, en disent long sur le caractère des acteurs majeurs de notre histoire… Et que dire des chats explorateurs, des chats espions de la Seconde Guerre mondiale ou encore des chats chasseurs de Napoléon Bonaparte ?

A raw and tenderly funny look at the human-cat relationship, from one of our most treasured and transgressive writers. “The cat is the beautiful devil.” Felines touched a vulnerable spot in Charles Bukowski’s crusty soul. For the writer, there was something majestic and elemental about...

Conheça as raças famosas no Brasil, veja curiosidades sobre os felinos, principais doenças que afetam esses animais e como alimentá-los corretamente. Os gatos não têm uma variação de tamanho tão grande quanto os cães, costumam ser pequenos ou médios. Eles são inteligentes, sociáveis e curiosos, mas, o comportamento e as características físicas podem diferir de acordo com a raça.

Notfälle bei Katzen – Wissen schafft Vorsprung und der ist bei der Behandlung von Notfällen von Vorteil. Die meisten Notfälle bei Katzen gehen nicht mit offensichtlichen Verletzungen einher, nicht mit lautem Wehklagen oder eindeutigen Symptomen. Manche entstehen scheinbar aus dem Nichts heraus. Nur wer weiß, welche Notfälle sich bei seiner Katze entwickeln können, weiß auch, worauf er achten muss.

¿Por qué cada día hay más personas que tienen un gato en casa? ¿Qué tiene este animal para seducirnos? Decía Pam Brown que «un gato transforma el regreso a una casa vacía en la vuelta al hogar» y, a día de hoy, ya podemos asegurar que será la mascota del futuro. El gato es el protagonista absoluto en las redes sociales con millones de vídeos y reproducciones anuales en todo el planeta. De hecho, el cerebro de Google trabaja constantemente para encontrarlos en la red. Pero ni siquiera los más gatunos entre los gatunos conocen las interesantes historias que tienen estos animales.

Os gatos despertaram muitos mitos e crenças ao longo dos tempos devido à natureza misteriosa e ao comportamento peculiar. Sua agilidade, flexibilidade, olhar penetrante, habilidade de se esconder e se mover silenciosamente, por exemplo, criaram uma aura de mistério ao redor deles e contribuíram para a construção de superstições.

In 1900, Britain and America were in the grip of a cat craze. An animal that had for centuries been seen as a household servant or urban nuisance had now become an object of pride and deep affection. From presidential and royal families who imported exotic breeds to working-class men competing for cash prizes for the fattest tabby, people became enthralled to the once-humble cat. Cats themselves were now traded for increasingly large sums of money, bolstered by elaborate pedigrees that claimed noble ancestry and promised aesthetic distinction.