Cat Brushing

Author: Jane Campbell
Publisher: Grove Press
ISBN: 0802160034
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 195

Book Description
A rousing and original debut story collection that probes the erotic, emotional, and intellectual lives of elder women, CAT BRUSHING will be published in the author’s 80th year. CAT BRUSHING, the provocative debut by Jane Campbell, vigorously explores the sensual worlds of thirteen older women, unearthing their passions, libidinal appetites, integrity, and sense of self as they fight against prevalent misconceptions and stereotypes of the aging. Written in spikey, incisive prose, this alluring cast of characters overcomes the notion that elder women’s behavior must be in some way monitored and controlled. Susan falls in love with her beautiful young caregiver Miffy, and embarks on an intense emotional relationship within the confines of her nursing home. Linda seeks out her former lover, Malik, despite having left him years ago to return to her settled marriage to Bill. Daisy, who, by a curious stroke of fate, finds herself at the funeral of her former boyfriend, Tim, relives their early life together, his betrayal of her and the anguish of that time. Martha, mourning her small dog whom she believes has been killed by the home care staff, works out how to manage a robot designed to record her behavior, and get her revenge. And the narrator of the title story, “Cat Brushing,” communes with her elegant, soft Siamese, reflecting on the sexual pleasures of her past. The timeless wisdom and dark wit of debut writer Jane Campbell inspires and challenges, shocks and comforts as she examines the inner lives of women who fight to lead the rest of their lives on their own terms.

My Cat Yugoslavia

Author: Pajtim Statovci
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 1101871830
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 274

Book Description
A love story set in two countries in two radically different moments in time, bringing together a young man, his mother, a boa constrictor, and one capricious cat. In 1980s Yugoslavia, a young Muslim girl is married off to a man she hardly knows, but what was meant to be a happy match goes quickly wrong. Soon thereafter her country is torn apart by war and she and her family flee. Years later, her son, Bekim, grows up a social outcast in present-day Finland, not just an immigrant in a country suspicious of foreigners, but a gay man in an unaccepting society. Aside from casual hookups, his only friend is a boa constrictor whom, improbably—he is terrified of snakes—he lets roam his apartment. Then, during a visit to a gay bar, Bekim meets a talking cat who moves in with him and his snake. It is this witty, charming, manipulative creature who starts Bekim on a journey back to Kosovo to confront his demons and make sense of the magical, cruel, incredible history of his family. And it is this that, in turn, enables him finally, to open himself to true love—which he will find in the most unexpected place

Crafting with Cat Hair

Author: Kaori Tsutaya
Publisher: Quirk Books
ISBN: 1594746893
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 102

Book Description
Got fur balls? Are your favorite sweaters covered with cat hair? Do you love to make quirky and one-of-a-kind crafting projects? If so, then it’s time to throw away your lint roller and curl up with your kitty! Crafting with Cat Hair shows readers how to transform stray clumps of fur into soft and adorable handicrafts. From kitty tote bags and finger puppets to fluffy cat toys, picture frames, and more, these projects are cat-friendly, eco-friendly, and require no special equipment or training. You can make most of these projects in under an hour—with a little help, of course, from your feline friends!

Brush Cat

Author: Jack McEnany
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312368913
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 246

Book Description
A Year in the Woods Brush Cat recounts a year in the life of men who perform one of the most dangerous jobs in America—logging New England’s vast forests for timber used in hundreds more ways than most of us realize, from houses to furniture to paper to electricity. In the spirit of John McPhee and Tracy Kidder, we meet an unforgettable cast of characters; feel their pain and exultation, and come to realize the centrality of wood in all of our lives. While they are first and foremost loggers cutting down trees, they are also ardent and effective conservationists who depend on healthy, intact forests for their long-term survival. True, some loggers are wood pirates, but most are pragmatic environmentalists, always asking the question: How do we keep this crop alive and thriving forever? The narrative moves deftly from useful tips on how not to lose body parts to a chain saw, through the terror of huge trees that fall the wrong way, to inconsistent and wrong-headed government forest management. It explores the worldwide demand for wood and wood chips, as well as the effect of climate change on the forest, and traces the money that keeps it all moving. Brush Cat clears the branches to reveal a hidden and fascinating world.

World-Class Grooming for Horses

Author: Cat Hill
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
ISBN: 1646010183
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 250

Book Description
When owning, training, riding, and showing horses, there is a certain “look” to which one aspires. World-class “turnout”—a horse in peak condition, perfectly coiffed and luminous with health, outfitted with gleaming and well-fit tack appropriate for his sport—can take your breath away. And while it can certainly play a significant role in a competitive rider’s success, it is just as appealing to have any horse “groomed to the nines,” whether he’s headed for an afternoon lesson or just out on the trail. Achieving this superior look is not just about clean tack, shiny brass, spotless stockings, or perfect braids. The most important steps are in the day-to-day nitty-gritty of grooming and caring for the horse: noticing “something not-quite-right” about the way the horse looks or moves before it becomes “something wrong”; brushing and combing and trimming a little every day so the horse’s skin and coat remain healthy; knowing how to prepare a horse properly for training, and how to cool him down afterward. Now, two of the best professional grooms in the business share their trade secrets, with over 1200 color photographs accompanying the ultimate modern-day guide for all riders who want their horses to look and feel their best.

Grooming Manual for the Dog and Cat

Author: Sue Dallas
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118693272
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 287

Book Description
One of the responsibilities of every dog or cat owner is that of coat care. There are many and varied coat types and there is a vast difference between the time it takes to groom a Doberman and an Old English Sheepdog, a Siamese and a Persian cat. This book provides much needed guidance for groomers, breeders and owners. It will be invaluable for those taking the City and Guilds 775 Grooming exam and animal care students of all levels. Step by step grooming/clipping techniques are described for the more popular breeds of dog and cat and in each case the technique is illustrated with photographic sequences. The book also includes allied subjects such as skin care, commonly found skin parasites and basic first aid and handling.

The Way of Cats

Author: Pamela Merritt
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780998035703
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
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.

Cat Grooming 101

Author: - Furry BeansⓇ
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 52

Book Description
When was the last time you cleaned your cat's ears? What about his teeth or paws? On a 1-10 scale how would you grade the job you did? Whether you are an experienced pet parent or a rookie, you will find this must-have guide very useful. This handy 50-page easy-to-read book contains more than 20 years of pet parenting experience and countless hours of research that will surely change your kitty's life forever. Written at an 8th-grade reading level, this must-have guide is as educational and comprehensive as it is reader-friendly. Our experience has shown that little and simple but consistent steps taken over time can make a difference in the well-being of our furry children. Social media enabled links: We have taken special care to make sure that all key the tips in this guide are easily shareable on social media (only for the kindle or any other electronic version of this book) so you can both interact with as well as help educate other fellow pet parents and, contribute to improve the lives of their beloved furry children. Try me link: You can see this our social media clickable links in action by navigating to the "look inside" feature of this page. Once inside the book, go to the fourth paragraph of the introduction page. Pretty pawsome right? The whole guide is packed with shareable content like this. If you buy the paperback version and would like to use this feature, please send us an email requesting the electronic version. Easy-to-follow tips: Grooming your cat does not have to be complicated. This guide is intended to be both ridiculously simple as well as comprehensive enough to equip you with everything you need to know about how to groom and bathe your new or existing furry family member. From how to clean their ears to how to clean their paws. Who should read this guide? This unconventional guide is perfect for any experienced or aspiring cat parent. Want to make sure you are doing right by your kitty? This guide will help you sharpen your pet parenting skills while teaching you one or two new tricks. Or, perhaps your teenage son or daughter wants a kitty? well, a good start is for them to read this practical guide from cover to cover to make sure they know the basics of keeping a well-groomed and happy cat. At Furry Toe Beans ®, we are fully committed to improving the life of every furry family member. This all-inclusive guide will help you ensure not only their hygiene, health and happiness but also that you keep a clean and safe environment for him. Careful grooming keeps your furry child's physical appearance and physical health in good condition. Regular grooming is essential to keeping your cat away from various health issues, and it builds a closer bond between you both. Careful grooming can also identify any abnormalities, allowing treatment at an earlier stage. Begin grooming your kitten at an early age to help him adapt to it. Early grooming will also help them learn to love to stay healthy and clean. Let's look at some of the most basic steps every pet parent should follow to keep their kitties well-groomed. Happy reading!

Diary of the Cat Named Carrot

Author: Erin Merryn
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 075732391X
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 82

Book Description
Celebrate a year in the life of The Cat Named Carrot, as she goes from humble beginnings in a shelter to a loving home with a family of three adorable little girls and internet stardom. Bailey was certainly no ordinary cat—an orange tabby who gained fans around the world when his humanlike antics went viral. Sadly, when 14-year-old Bailey died, his family grieved their loss. They’d never find a cat quite like him—or would they? Then along came Carrot, an orange tabby kitten born as a stray, who appeared just as Erin Merryn and her young girls Abby, Hannah, and baby Claire were mending their broken hearts. Written in the voice of Carrot, follow her remarkable journey from shelter cat to top Instagram celebrity feline. Much like Bailey did, she loves spending time with her human family: making mischief with her girl gang; going joyriding in a pint-sized pink Barbie Jeep; doing arts-and-crafts projects; modeling a pink tutu and flowery headband; enjoying a spa day complete with fluffy robe and cucumber eye treatments; celebrating Christmas, Easter, and every holiday in between. It’s no wonder that Carrot’s videos have gone viral—garnering millions of views on Ellen, the Dodo, Good Morning America, Access Hollywood, People, and many more. Complete with four-color photos that will leave readers purring with delight, the journal of this sweet, adorable kitty with personality to spare shows us that the human-animal bond runs more than fur deep. It is love that will last a lifetime!

The Committed

Author: Viet Thanh Nguyen
Publisher: Grove Press
ISBN: 0802157084
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 374

Book Description
The long-awaited follow-up to the Pulitzer Prize-winning The Sympathizer, which has sold more than one million copies worldwide, The Committed follows the man of two minds as he arrives in Paris in the early 1980s with his blood brother Bon. The pair try to overcome their pasts and ensure their futures by engaging in capitalism in one of its purest forms: drug dealing. Traumatized by his reeducation at the hands of his former best friend, Man, and struggling to assimilate into French culture, the Sympathizer finds Paris both seductive and disturbing. As he falls in with a group of left-wing intellectuals whom he meets at dinner parties given by his French Vietnamese “aunt,” he finds stimulation for his mind but also customers for his narcotic merchandise. But the new life he is making has perils he has not foreseen, whether the self-torture of addiction, the authoritarianism of a state locked in a colonial mindset, or the seeming paradox of how to reunite his two closest friends whose worldviews put them in absolute opposition. The Sympathizer will need all his wits, resourcefulness, and moral flexibility if he is to prevail. Both highly suspenseful and existential, The Committed is a blistering portrayal of commitment and betrayal that will cement Viet Thanh Nguyen’s position in the firmament of American letters.