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Cat Breed Encyclopedias and General Cat Books
Communicating and Behavior
Feline Artistic Abilities
The Allure of the Cat
by Richard H. Gebhardt, John Bannon (Contributor), Tetsu Yamazaki (Photographer)
*The Allure of the Cat features the outstanding photography of Tetsu Yamazuki. This large format book is a delight to the eye and contains hundreds of color photos of pedigreed and domestic cats. Few photographers have Tetsu's ability to capture the essence of the feline form. Richard Gebhardt, a Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) Allbreed judge provides information on each breed of cat. This is not just a coffee table book of 'cute' pictures but, a lovely testimony to "The Allure of the Cat". Rather expensive, but a beautiful book!
Barron's Encyclopedia of Cat Breeds : A Complete Guide to the Domestic cats of North America
by J. Anne Helgren
This book has it all - great pictures, detailed ratings of each breed's characteristics, and well written personality trait descriptions.
The Big Book of Cats : The Illustrated Guide to More Than 60 of the World's Favorite Breeds
by Grace McHattie, Alan Edwards
Hardcover - 176 pages (November 1999)
Cat Breeds of the World : A Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia
by Desmond Morris
With the wit, style, and erudition that made international bestsellers of his Catwatching and Catlore, Desmond Morris here details all 100 breeds: both the long-established and the exotic newcomers, from tough European shorthairs to delicate, slender, hot-country Orientals.
***Legacy of the Cat : The Ultimate Illustrated Guide
by Gloria Stephens, Tetsu Yamazaki (Photographer)
Declared a "must for every cat lover's library" by Cat World International, this book features 310 color photos coupled with detailed information on the origin, classification, breeding, genetics, showing, judging, and temperament of each of the different breeds. *Another excellent book with beautiful photography by Tetsu Yamazuki.
Encyclopedia of the Cat
by Bruce Fogle
An internationally noted animal behavior expert and author of Know Your Cat and The Encyclopedia of the Dog delivers a photographic celebration of the cat, covering the evolution, cultural history and care of all cat breeds and color varieties. Over 1,300 color illustrations make this the definitive guide to the feline world.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Cat Breeds
by Angela Rixon
An ultimate cat breeds encyclopedia provides complete, accurate, and authoritative information on hundreds of pictured breeds and discusses origins, personality, habits, and special concerns.
Cats for Dummies (1st Ed)
by Gina Spadafori, Paul Pion
Another helpful book from the for "Dummies" series.
Communicating and Behavior
Catlove : 210 Wonderful Things You Can Do For Your Cat
by Jill Kramer, Mark K. Brown (Illustrator)
"This book offers a lot of practical advice and hints that you might have never thought of before. There are also cartoons, with a touch of cat humor, too!"
Communicating With Your Cat
by J. Anne Helgren
An expert in feline physiology and behavior offers cat owners an approach to understanding their cats so that they can train them effectively. She discusses ways to interpret a cat's body and vocal language, and presents an overview of feline learning patterns. She also points out how cats respond to efforts at behavior modification. The book is filled with instructive full-color photos.
The Longhaired Cat : An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
by Anna Sadler
The Shorthaired Cat : An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
by Karen Commings
We're Having a Kitten! : From the Big Decision Through the Crucial First Year
by Eric Swanson, Bob Dombrowski (Illustrator), Allen M. Schoen (Introduction)
From picking the right breed to training and traveling with your cat, Swanson covers everything that new kitty owners would ever want to know.
Your Cat's Life: Your Complete Guide to Raising Your Pet From Kitten to Companion
by Joanne, D. V. M. Howl
From selecting the right kitten and socializing him properly to making sure he has the correct food and care, this book examines the critical issues owners need to consider in making a cat part of their family.
Feline Artistic and Creative Abilities
Dancing With Cats
by Burton Silver, Heather Busch (Preface), Shakya Bahrain
Dancing with Cats is lovingly illustrated with photos of graceful felines and their colorful owners, caught mid-flight.
Why Cats Paint : A Theory of Feline Aesthetics
by Heather Busch (Contributor), Silver Burton, Burton Silver
Should the marks a cat makes be treated as art, or are they simply forms of territorial behavior? This photographic record of cat creativity will intrigue catlovers and art-lovers alike, as it deciphers many heretofore unexplained aspects of cat behavior which can be found in the familiar context of art.
Cat Artists & Their Work
by Heather Busch (Contributor), Burton Silver
In this special collection, selected by the authors of WHY CATS PAINT, we offer several of the most unique examples of cat art and artists in a postcard book, allowing readers to share their discovery with friends.
Test Your Cat's Creative Intelligence : Eighteen Easy-To-Use Test Cards to Verify Your Cat's Artistic Ability
by Burton Silver, Heather Busch, Museum of Non-Primate Art
Here's a handy little home test that you can use to determine whether your cat has the potential to be a world-class artiste. A series of 20 easy-to-use test cards from the heralded Museum of Non-Primate Art allow readers to evaluate their pets.
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