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Product Description Looking for cat gift books? Filled with beautiful color photographs of these furry friends, this book reveals virtually everything needed to appreciate this mysterious, lovable companion. “Though a cat may choose to share her affection with a human or two, she will always remain that quixotic mix of unpredictability and individuality that challenges the understanding of the most patient among us. It is as if they know that when they first stepped into the human ring of firelight, they forever altered our history, influencing our religions, our literature, our art—our very lives.” –From the IntroductionChapter One, “Evolutionary Cat,” traces the domestic feline back to the Paleocene Era, then introduces its big cat relatives. Sidebars highlight the fascinating evolutionary differences between big cats and small cats, which clearly explain why the smaller kitties became household favorites. Cats have been both revered and scorned throughout history. Egyptian law protected sacred cats, and the beauty of Egyptian women was measured by their resemblance to the cat. But the cat’s spiritual heyday came to a halt in the Middle Ages, when the Christian church crushed the worship of cat-gods. Yet, in the seventeenth century, cat popularity rose again as the French aristocracy welcomed the cat back into polite society. Chapter Two, “Cultured Cat,” is a survey of artistic homage paid to the cat. From Aesop’s fables to Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, cats have been featured as analogy, metaphor, and hero. From the Egyptians to Leonardo da Vinci and beyond, the cat has been featured in paintings and other media. Notable cat lovers include Winston Churchill, President Lincoln, and President Roosevelt, whose cat, Slippers, often attended White House dinners. Enemies of the cat include Hitler, Alexander the Great, and Napoleon. Chapter Three, “Physical Cat,” is a guide to understanding and caring for your cat. First, each of the cat’s senses and physical attributes are described, to reveal how they see the world. Important cat care issues are discussed, such as whether you should get your cat “fixed” (definitely!) and what ailments your cat is likely to suffer from. Also provided are tips for proper training, advice on when to vaccinate, and information about choosing and caring for kittens. Cat Life closes with a “Gallery of Breeds,” a parade of fascinating cat types with descriptions of their unique personalities and special characteristics. Overflowing with endearing photographs and enlightening, entertaining text, Cat Life is sure to capture the fancy of ailurophiles everywhere. Award-winning author Amy Shojai is one of America’s foremost pet journalists, and the author of more than 30 dog and cat care nonfiction titles, and the pet-centric September & Shadow Thrillers. Review "Brought to you by one of the premiere cat writers in the United States, Cat Life: Celebrating the History, Culture & Love of the Cat is exactly what the title says: a celebration of everything cat. Illustrated with gorgeous, full color photos, this beautiful book is a treasure for cat lovers..." -- Ingrid King, ConsciousCat.net blog "It is with great delight that I was able to get my paws on an advance copy of Cat Life: Celebrating the History, Culture & Love of the Cat by renowned pet expert/author, Amy Shojai. Her expository book about cats has taught me more than I could have imagined! The 150+ stunning color photographs, are captivating and simply exquisite. This book reveals virtually everything needed to appreciate this mysterious, lovable companion. Cat Life is a book that all of YOU, my fellow cat lovers MUST have as part of your cat library." --Caren Osrin Gittleman, via the blog CatChatWithCarenAndCody.com From the Author Hey there, thanks for finding me on Author Central--and it appears we have "pet love" in common! We share our "cat love." They say cats have nine lives--and so CAT LIFE covers more than nine centu
