This book displays Lembke's signature lyrical prose. Here she explores the dynamic relationship between man and beast, and calls readers to reflect on our interactions with all earth's inhabitants, big and small.

"A new book by Janet Lembke is always a cause for celebration."—Sue Hubbell We share our lives, for better or worse, with a multitude of animals, white-tailed deer and white-tailed eagles, hens and wrens, frogs and guppies, and, last but hardly least, bugs and bacteria. For the most part, we drift along separately, with neither man nor animal affecting the other's way of life. Sometimes, however, we fall in love—as in the case of the cat in the title—or otherwise encounter our animal neighbors in ways that change both of us. Lembke challenges her readers to consider the idea that all creatures are conscious, with the ability to make choices, exercise awareness, and seek pleasure while shunning pain. Rarely has a book of natural history covered such a broad range of subjects, from the everyday bargains we make with our pets and other domestic creatures to descriptions of bungee-cord snail sex and the purpose of a honeybee's sting. Lembke explores the evolution of her subjects, and draws on literature and myth to paint gorgeous, wide-ranging portraits of everyday (and more unusual) encounters, such as that of a gardener and a groundhog, or a chicken egg and Augustus Caesar's wife. This is a sensitive and timely appraisal of how we treat the creatures we share our planet with—and how we ought to. It is a book that no lover of intelligent writing about the natural world will want to miss. 20 b/w illustrations.

The Way of Cats is a way of playing games with our cat. These communication, training, and affection games are fun and easy to learn. Then we have well-behaved and happy cats.

This book examines the behavior, biology, and conservation of the more than 30 small wild cat species.

"Why Do Cats Purr?" is the fun way to learn about how to care for a cat. What makes Ginger purr? Is it good food? Is it a nice place to nap? Come solve the riddle, and learn her happy story. "Why Do Cats Purr?" is written for children ages 3 to 10. It also includes tips for older readers and parents who want additional information about appropriate care for our feline friends.

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We cats can be awfully mysterious. We're often cute and cuddly. But our behavior is sometimes baffling, and we're not always purr-fect. Yet you still love us! So it's time for us to set the record straight. We're ready to answer your questions and give you the cat's meow on why we do the things we do. Why do we purr? Why do we climb trees? And do we really get fur balls in our stomachs? Inside, you'll find all the answers--fur sure!