Descriere: "Smart, bright, well-written....A book about cats as good as this one is rare."
--Smithsonian
"May be the most elegantly written, witty, perceptive statement about felines ever published."
--Philadelphia Inquirer In Secrets of the Cat, author Barbara Holland engagingly explores the lore, legend, and lives of humanity's much beloved furry companion, the often inscrutable feline. An essential book for every cat lover--and for anyone wishing to understand cat lovers--Secrets of the Cat includes a new introduction by the author.
Autori: Barbara Holland | Editura: Harper Paperbacks | Anul aparitiei: 2010 | ISBN: 9780061978043 | Numar de pagini: 240 | Categorie: Pets
John Grogan
Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog
The heartwarming and unforgettable story of a family and the wondrously neurotic dog who taught them what really matters in life. Now with photos and new material. Is it possible for humans to discover the key to happiness through a bigger-than-life, bad-boy dog? Just ask the Grogans. John and Jenny were just beginning their life together. They were young and in love, with not a care in the world. Then they brought home Marley, a wiggly yellow furball of a puppy. Life would never be the same. Marley grew into a barreling, ninety-seven-pound streamroller of a Labrador retriever. He crashed through screen doors, gouged through drywall, and stole women's undergarments. Obedience school did no good -- Marley was expelled. But just as Marley joyfully refused any limits on his behavior, his love and loyalty were boundless, too. Marley remained a model of devotion, even when his family was at its wit's end. Unconditional love, they would learn, comes in many forms. Marley & Me is John Grogan's funny, unforgettable tribute to this wonderful, wildly neurotic Lab and the meaning he brought to their lives.
Leigh Brill
The true life story of a dog who changed everything for one woman. For the first time in my life, I didn't need to pretend, I didn't need to be tough: I only needed to be honest. "I have cerebral palsy. I walk funny and my balance is bad. I fall a lot. My hands shake, too. That means I'm not so good at carrying things. And if I drop stuff, sometimes it's hard to just bend down and get it." I waited anxiously for the interviewer's response. She smiled. "It sounds like a service dog could be great for you." So began Leigh Brill's journey toward independence and confidence, all thanks to a trained companion dog named Slugger. The struggling college student and the Labrador with a "a coat like sunshine" and a tail that never stopped wagging became an instant team. Together, they transformed a challenge into a triumph. Together, they inspired and educated everyone they met. Now, Leigh honors her friend with the story of their life, together.
John Grogan
Marley y Yo: La Vida y el Amor Con el Peor Perro del Mundo = Marley and Me
La conmovedora e inolvidable historia de una familia y su maravillosamente neurótico perro, quien les enseñó lo que realmente importa en la vida.