The author of Straw Dogs, famous for his provocative critiques of scientific hubris and the delusions of progress and humanism, turns his attention to cats—and what they reveal about humans' torturous relationship to the world and to themselves. The history of philosophy has been a predictably tragic or comical succession of palliatives for human disquiet. Thinkers from Spinoza to Berdyaev have pursued the perennial questions of how to be happy, how to be good, how to be loved, and how to live in a world of change and loss. But perhaps we can learn more from cats--the animal that has most captured our imagination--than from the great thinkers of the world. In Feline Philosophy, the philosopher John Gray discovers in cats a way of living that is unburdened by anxiety and self-consciousness, showing how they embody answers to the big questions of love and attachment, mortality, morality, and the Self: Montaigne's house cat, whose un-examined life may have been the one worth living; Meo, the Vietnam War survivor with an unshakable capacity for "fearless joy"; and Colette's Saha, the feline heroine of her subversive short story "The Cat", a parable about the pitfalls of human jealousy. Exploring the nature of cats, and what we can learn from it, Gray offers a profound, thought-provoking meditation on the follies of human exceptionalism and our fundamentally vulnerable and lonely condition. He charts a path toward a life without illusions and delusions, revealing how we can endure both crisis and transformation, and adapt to a changed scene, as cats have always done.

Ever wonder what a cat thinks about you? What he does when you're not home? What his goals for you are? This book contains the answers to these questions and many more. In this book you'll learn your proper place in the cat universe. You'll gain the insights you need to perform your duties for your cat owner. Most important of all you'll get straightforward instructions on how to eliminate your bad habits and learn new behaviors toward your cat master. In these pages you'll discover dispensations of the gems of Cat Wisdom for humans.

From the bestselling author of One Hundred Ways For a Cat To Train Its Human comes a new guide on how to improve your own life by learning from your cat. Content, living in the moment, finding pleasure in small things - your cat knows exactly how to get the best out of life. So let your cat be your guru as Celia Haddon shows in 100 ways how adopting their outlook can lead to our own happiness. Stretch out, relax, find a warm spot - and enjoy purrfection.

In CONVERSATIONS WITH CAT, author and animal communicator Kate Solisti-Mattelon accesses feline consciousness by posing questions to cats and receiving answers in return. These answers are not based on what human beings suppose cats are thinking. Instead Solisti-Mattelon, just as she did in CONVERSATIONS WITH DOG: AN UNCOMMON DOGALOG OF CANINE WISDOM transcribes the answers of the animals themselves. The information in CONVERSATIONS WITH CAT will touch and surprise readers with the depth of feline understanding. As conscious, feeling beings with a mission to help humankind reconnect to balanced love, cats are perhaps some of our greatest teachers.

Seduction is just the practice of artful stretching. Never let people know how fast you are. Appear slow in all things, and less is expected of you. When someone is on the computer too long, help them by distracting them, or walk lightly on their keyboard. So advises Stanley, a remarkably astute cat with a keen eye for the important things in life. Perhaps you don't have time for yoga, can't afford therapy, or wouldn't dare cry to mother. If so, let Stanley be your guide. Lessons from Stanley the Cat offers wise and witty maxims from Stanley himself, translated by his doting psychotherapist (human) parent, Jennifer Freed. Whether you're a cat lover or prefer companions of the canine variety, Stanley's warmth and insight are sure to brighten even the grayest days.

"Although it is humbling to gain wisdom from a cat, sometimes if we separate ourselves from the human experience, the truth of our existence rises to the surface. In this whimsical story, the reader becomes a student learning how to shed the layers of domestication and reveal the "wilderness underneath." William Buhlman, author of Adventures Beyond the Body and Adventures in the Afterlife "This creative book by Jessica McKay is like catnip for your soul. Easy to read and entertaining, The Wisdom of a Psychic Cat opens your heart. Even if you are allergic to cats, you will find the fifteen lessons practical and powerful wisdom." Regina Cates, author of Lead With Your Heart, Creating a Life of Love, Compassion and Purpose "The Wisdom of a Psychic Cat will make a great gift for the cat lovers in your life and for anyone else looking for guidance on practical ways to increase the happiness in their lives." Laurence Andrews, author of Secrets of the Silk Road - Finding the Lost Sacred Books of the Gobi "I have enjoyed many cats in my life, but never one as wise as this psychic cat! She shares astounding insights and important teachings for we humans." Allan Hardman, author of The Everything Toltec Wisdom Book "This cat has been places and seen things that will lift your spirits and enlighten your mind. This is a beautiful book!" Melissa Phillippe and Z Egloff, authors of Everyday Joy - 365 Days of OhMyGodLife "This is a book that is both fun and provocative... offering layer upon layer of truly fascinating opportunities to see life differently... through the eyes and the mind of a cat." Ramananda John E. Welshons, author of One Soul, One Love, One Heart and Awakening from Grief This is not a children's book -- it's for adults willing to hear really good advice from unexpected sources. Learn how to relax about life, be less hard on yourself, and know what to do when there's a mouse under your couch according to Little Girlie McFluff, Psychic Cat Oracle. Channelled through her human servant Jessica McKay, Little Girlie dispenses 15 lessons on happiness for humans. With gentle wisdom and feline eloquence, Little Girlie gives humans the keys to self-acceptance and inner peace. She takes us through: Self-love Gratitude Remembering your divinity Silencing the inner critic Knowing your greatness Harnessing your power to choose Letting go Your perception of time and space Play Forgiveness and more! Discover what to do when your food bowl is empty, how to cope when the going gets tough, and why naps are usually the answer to everything.