This is a photo-encyclopedia of 400 breeds of dogs, highlighting important characteristics, key facts, and unusual features.

Who hasn't been touched by a dog? With their enthusiastic love, clarity of purpose, and boundless ability to forgive, dogs may be our greatest teachers, if we could just take the time to listen and learn their language. In Conversations with Dog, professional animal communicator Kate Solisti-Mattelon asks the questions every dog lover wants to know. We no longer have to search for meaning solely in wagging tails, droopy ears, or bared teeth

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Tara Arctic is about the expedition Grant Redvers led aboard Tara, formerly Sir Peter Blake's Seamaster, which drifted, frozen solid in pack ice, in the Arctic for 18 months during 2006-08. The expedition was a significant part of Damocles, the leading project for the European Union within the fourth International Polar Year. Damocles aimed to observe, understand, and quantify the Arctic climate changes to assist global warming decision-making. Grant Redvers was leader during the whole expedition. There was a changing complement of 22 scientists and seamen on board during the 18 months. As the Tara expedition was a French initiative, there were 15 Frenchmen as well as three Russians and one crew member from Estonia, Norway and the USA. An article in the prestigious magazine, Nature, discussing the expedition, said: " ....on 28 May 2007, the ship came closer to the geographic North Pole than any ship ever before. At a latitude of 88 degrees and 32 minutes north, the Tara was just 160 kilometres away from the pole. That was not the only remarkable aspect about this expedition ...."

Discover everything you need to know about cats in this updated guide from the UK's bestselling vet, Dr Bruce Fogle. Get up close to 75 of the world's major cat breeds and find out what makes each one special, from their varied colours to their more varied temperaments. Discover the history of your feline friend, from how one species developed a tolerance for humans and became today's domestic cat, to the many aspects of their role in today's culture. Explore the feline form, from the skeleton and nervous system to the latest on genetics. Then discover what's going in your pets mind, from instinct to hunting, socialising and mating habits. Plus, pick up tips on caring for your cat- learn everything about grooming, behaviour and training for your purfect mate.