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Cat McCabe is a budding sports journalist who's just been offered the chance of a lifetime - to cover the Tour de France for the Guardian. But, recently dumped by her boyfriend, she's feeling a little on the fragile side and lacking confidence. How will she survive the testosterone-fuelled cycling race? Will she succumb to the muscular thighs of the cyclists - and they to her English gorgeousness? Will her ex show up? How will she survive as one of only a handful of women in the 1,000-strong press corps?

Cats are the purr-fect pets: They're relatively easy to care for, a blast to play with, and sure to win the heart of every member of your family with their loving nature - and sometimes sassy demeanor! Cats for Dummies gives you expert insight into everything from cat behavior to what makes each type of feline unique. With this easy-to-understand guide, you'll be able to tackle those tough cat-astrophes from dealing with problem behaviors like scratching the furniture and missing the litter box - all while learning to understand what your cat is trying to tell you.

Soseki Natsume's comic masterpiece, I Am a Cat, satirizes the foolishness of upper-middle class Japanese society during the Meiji era. With acerbic wit and sardonic perspective, it follows the whimsical adventures of a world-weary stray kitten who comments on the follies and foibles of the people around him. A classic of Japanese literature, I Am a Cat is one of Soseki's best-known novels. Considered by many as the greatest writer in modern Japanese history, Soseki's I Am a Cat is a classic novel sure to be enjoyed for years to come.

After spending several months banged up in Sunny Banks rescue center, life is looking good for Aubrey, a large tabby cat who has finally found his forever home with Molly and Jeremy. However, all that changes when a killer begins to target elderly people in the neighborhood. Aubrey wasn't particularly upset by some of the previous deaths—particularly that of Miss Jenkins, who enjoyed throwing stones at cats. But the latest victim, Mr. Telling, was one of the good humans.

In this Leopard novel by the #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan, passions explode like wildfire when a young woman’s feral instincts are ignited by a man who’s too dangerous not to desire… A simple request for Siena Arnotto: deliver a gift to her grandfather’s friend...

Civilization has fallen. The solar system is blanketed with the automated weapons of ancient wars, engineered plagues, hazardous waste, rogue AI, monsters from outside our dimension, artificial disasters, and nuclear climate change. Every moment of life on Earth is a brutal fight for survival. The people of Sol carry on, but hope is at a premium. They need something more. Someone with a plan, a savior, a hero. What they get is Lily.

"If you ever doubted that your feline companion has her own inner life, just watch what happens when she falls asleep, and loses conscious control of her physical being . . . a twitching of limbs, a quivering of the jaw, sometimes, perhaps, a snuffling noise or a meow.. . . Cats may indeed be...

It’s a cat’s world! In the United States and Europe, there are even more cats kept as pets than dogs. All of these cats mean there are also millions of owners who need to care for them! Young listeners will learn the ins and outs of daily cat care, symptoms of some common illnesses, and countless tips for how to keep cats in tip-top shape.

Meow! Discover the characteristics and physical features of your favorite cat breeds. This volume includes Abyssians, American Shorthairs, Birmans, and Maine Coons.

When a millionaire is murdered and his Persian is orphaned, cat groomer Cassie must solve the case using clues from the feline before someone tries to silence them for good.

Meow! Meow! Cats make fun pets. Some have short hair and some have long hair. Some have flat noses and others have stubby tails. Young listeners will learn about the appearance, behavior, and abilities of pet cats, and discover why these curious creatures make amazing pets.

How do cats always land on their feet? Why do cats sleep so much during the day? These questions and more are answered in this fun and engaging book for young listeners.

Tuck and Ginger are two cats who get on each other's nerves. But they need to pause the claws if they’re to escape from the high-rise apartment where they are trapped. And escape they must, for their kidnappers – Rodney and Janice Burringo – are warty wicked witches who want to use Tuck and Ginger’s body parts to build the best witches’ cat in the world: a black Purrari.

Lost Kitten: When Amelia and Sam find a lost white kitten in the wilderness, they can't work out why her behaviour seems different to other cats. Llama on the Loose: When Amelia and Sam's friend Caleb adopts a new llama, they hope she will become friends with the other two llamas at the petting farm. Puppy Problem: Excitement is blooming in Welford as the village prepares for its annual garden contest. Owl All Alone: When Amelia and Sam find an abandoned baby tawny owl, they help nurse it back to health.

The mice learn that "some things are easier said than done" when they try to get rid of their great enemy the cat.

"‘Oh! How adorable! I didn’t know you had a cat!’ she exclaimed. I am always surprised how many people make this observation. Why should His Holiness not have a cat?‘ If only she could speak,’ continued the actress. ‘I’m sure she’d have such wisdom to share. ’And so the seed...

Unlock the secrets of a truly happy and healthy cat with The Cat Companion — a full-length, heartfelt guide for cat lovers who want to do more than just feed and shelter their feline friend. This isn’t your typical how-to book filled with generic advice and technical jargon. Instead, it’s a practical, easy-to-follow companion designed to help you understand the why behind your cat’s behavior, needs, and unique quirks.

From best-selling author Holly Webb comes a charming collection for animal-loving children: The Firefighter's Kitten, The Smallest Kitten, The Railway Kitten and A Kitten Called Tiger.

Cats are well known for being difficult to understand, but in actuality, their behavior is fairly easy to read once you take a moment to learn why they do what they do; What this book aims to teach you is exactly that! We'll cover everything from how cats interact with their human companions and other cats, to how to read and interpret their body language and vocalizations, and even how to train your cat; And yes, they are in fact trainable!

Soul Cats is a book that carries with it a very special and personal mission. The dying wish of “soul cat” Max was for his human guardian to write this very book, as he passed away just a few short weeks after. Within the chapters lies a story overflowing with deep love between Max, Flix, Howy, and their human guardians. Together, their love is the prevailing force that sees them through times of significant challenges.