An intelligent, amusing, and affectionate look at cats in history, literature, and art

When you listen to a cats meow what is it telling you? Are they hungry? Is it that their warning you of possible danger? Do they want to go outside or come in? Are they looking for attention? If youre a cat lover or animal person, these may be just a few questions on your mind when you hear a cats meow! Your imagination could run wild just as it does in this story. There is telepathic mind reading from cats to humans and vice versa. Theres an orphaned cat that actually did find a wonderful loving home. There are cats that bought joy to their owners and sadness to others seeking revenge after discovering an unfaithful lover, husband or even partner. There are colorful characters in this novel that will make you laugh out loud. Misty and Picasso were Daniels two cats whom he loved and cherished while they were in his household for many years. Simon was as Orphan, Marvin and Daisy where homeless but no more! Romeo was a gift of love to a loved one who was feeling low for a period of time. Crazy and Tiger were house guest for a short time while falling in love with them and had to let them go. Isis was named after an Egyptian Goddess by her owner who also inspired Daniel as one of the characters in this novel that will make you laugh. So whenever you hear a cats meow, beware they are trying to tell you something.

DK's new cat book, The Cat Encyclopedia, includes an introduction to feline anatomy, expert advice on kitten and cat care, and a celebration of cats in art and culture. Stunning photos of cat breeds from around the world form the core of the book, with information on the characteristics, origins, and behavior of each cat, as well as famous patrons of the breed. The Cat Encyclopedia is a celebration of all things feline, with a fully illustrated catalog of cat breeds including those recognized by TICA, CFA, GCCF and FIFe. The Cat Encyclopedia contains everything you need to know about cats in one easy-reference volume.

Siamese cat Koko’s stage debut is postponed when Jim Qwilleran suspects the feline’s costar may be guilty of murder in this Cat Who mystery—the 25th in the New York Times bestselling series! Jim Qwilleran lives in Pickax, a small town 400 miles north of everywhere, and writes for a small newspaper. He stands tall and straight. He dates a librarian. His roommates are two abandoned cats that he adopted along the way, one of them quite remarkable. Qwilleran has a secret that he shares with no one—or hardly anyone. His male cat, Koko, has an uncanny intuition that can tell right from wrong and frequently sniffs out the evildoer... Retiring in Pickax, actress Thelma Thackeray has decided to start a film club and organize a fundraiser revue, starring Koko the cat. But Thelma's celebrated arrival takes an unpleasant turn when the strange circumstances of her twin brother's recent death seem suspicious to Jim Qwilleran. Qwill needs a helping paw in this case. But will Koko deign to take time from his stage debut?

Brilliant Siamese cats Koko and Yum Yum help reporter Jim Qwilleran solve a complicated murder plot in this mystery in the bestselling Cat Who series. When Qwilleran decides to do a feature story on Junktown, he gets more than he bargained for. Not the dope den he anticipated, Junktown is a haven for antique dealers and collectors—as strange a lot as the crafty reporter has ever encountered. When a mysterious fall ends the career—and the life—of one of Junktown's leading citizens, Qwilleran is convinced it was no accident. But, as usual, it takes Koko to prove he's right.

The whimsical and charming nature of cats is captured in this new collection of 22 delightful cat tales. Stories of loyalty, courage, and spunk show readers the world from an unforgettably feline point of view.

When a visiting estate jeweler is found dead, prizewinning reporter Jim Qwilleran and his Siamese cats, Koko and Yum Yum, must do their best to find the purr-petrator in this delightful novel in the New York Times bestselling Cat Who series. As the Highland Games approach, Jim Qwilleran and the citizens of Pickax, Michigan, prepare to celebrate their Scottish heritage with such evens as bagpipe skirling and tossing the caber. But the traditional revelry is marred by troublesome rumors when a visiting jewelery dealer, renowned for his romantic streak (and his mysterious cash-only policy), is found dead in his hotel room. His assistant is missing—and soon, the winner of the caber-tossing content disappears as well. Qwilleran and his snooping Siamese are willing to go to any lengths to find the killer and set the town at ease. But first they'll have to contend with a highjacked bookmobile and an attempted bank robbery. Qwill has a lot of mysteries to sort out—not the least of which is Koko's sudden interest in photographs, pennies, and paper towels...