Search Results: Cats from About Books

West Sussex, UK: Wiley-Blackwell, 2012. Appears unread. Fine condition (cover only very lightly rubbed). NO chips, tears or fading. Sharp corners. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a remainder. NOT a library discard. Pages are fresh, crisp, clean and unmarked - apparently never read. With many illustrations, some in full color. Bound in the original dark purple laminated pictorial boards. From the rear cover: "APPLIED VETERINARY CLINICAL NUTRITION provides current, clinically relevant nutritional advice intended for use in daily canine and feline practice. Highly practical, the book emphasizes solutions for integrating nutrition into clinical practice, with introductory chapters covering the foundation and science behind the recommendations and extensive references for further reading. Written by a group of leading veterinary nutritionists, APPLIED VETERINARY CLINICAL NUTRITION is a valuable resource on the principles of animal nutrition and feeding practices in healthy or diseased… Read More

Second Life Publishing, 2015. SIGNED by the AUTHOR (his signature and "To wonderful neighbors." NOT personalized to anyone. SIGNED copies are SCARCE. Very Good condition. Bright and shiny. Only a little light cover wear. Flat, uncreased spine. NO chips, tears, or fading. Square and tight. Hinges are perfect. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a remainder. Pages are bright white, clean and unmarked. Bound in the original full color pictorial wraps, with a photo of Arni, The Cat on the front. From the rear cover: "Arni, The Cat moved in across the street, at least that is what the humans thought. He immediately started exploring and expanding his territory. Some humans knew bits and pieces of his several worlds, but it would be eighteen years before his secret worlds became exposed, leaving many humans amazed. In the beginning I was not a fan of cats. I wasn't an enemy, just not a fan. However, this little fellow had the ability to insert himself into people's… Read More

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1990. An unusually nice copy of the hardcover First Edition. Near Fine condition in a bright, shiny Near Fine dust jacket. Not price clipped ($11.95). No chips. No tears. No creases. Clean, square, tight, and unmarked. No owner's name or bookplate. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. "First Edition" is so stated, with complete number row (10 987654321) on the copyright page. Summary: "Living in the steerage section of a steamship bound for America, Chanah tries to keep her newly found cat a secret." Charming, full-color, jacket painting by Ronald Himler. Bound in the original green boards with a rose cloth spine.. First Printing of the First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine condition/Near Fine jacket. Illus. by Himler, Ronald (jacket art). 8vo. (ix), 66pp.

New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1974. Fine condition in Very Good Dust Jacket (would be Fine except for price-clip and a single 1-inch closed tear). 10" wide by 11.25" tall. Profusely illustrated, many in beautiful full-color. A history of domestic cats and their relationships to man from the earliest times. Includes historical and mythological accounts, and portrayals of the cat in the arts, letters, and society. Also has plenty of practical information about breeds and varieties, vital statistics, care and feeding, common diseases, etc. Bibliography. Index of Standard Breeds. Index of Nutrition, Health and Illness. General Index. Original brown cloth.. First Printing of the First Edition. Oversize Hardcover. Fine condition/Very Good dust jacket. 255pp.

New York: DK, Dorling Kindersley, Inc. , 1992. Near Fine condition in a Near Fine dust jacket. Not price clipped ($17.95). Bright, clean, tight, square, and unmarked. Flat spine. No creases. No store stamp, owner's name or bookplate. Not a remainder. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. Illustrated with over 700 full-color photos. "Authoritative text, crystal-clear photography and a systematic approach makes The Cats Eyewitness Handbook the most comprehensive and concise pocket guide to cats of the world. Packed with more than 700 full-color photographs of over 250 breeds, the Cats Eyewitness Handbook is designed to cut through the complex process of identification to enable you to identify a breed instantly. Expertly written and thoroughly vetted, each breed entry combines a precise description with annotated photographs to highlight the cat's chief characteristics and distinguishing features, while color-coded bands provide at-a-glance facts for quick… Read More

London: Cassell, 1992. 8.5" wide by 11" tall. Bright, clean, tight, square, unmarked copy. Flat spine. Not price clipped (£8.99). No remainder mark. No store stamp, owner's name or bookplate. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. Illustrations throughout, including many in full-color. Has tips on stitch techniques, materials, finishing, after-care, etc. From the rear cover: "For cat-lovers and cross stitchers everywhere needlecraft designer Julie Hasler has brought together a collection of her favourite cat designs. From a tabby kitten playing with a toy mouse to a Blue Persian lounging aristocratically on a quilt, there are cats to suit everyone." . First Printing of the First Edition. Oversize Softcover. Near Fine condition. 95pp.

New York: Crown Publishers, Inc., 1997. Fine condition in Very Near Fine Dust Jacket. Not price clipped ($17.50). 10.25" wide by 10.25" tall. Original glossy pictorial hardcover, in plastic Dust Jacket (mostly transparent, but printed in white on the flaps, and with the title on the front). Bright, clean, tight, square, unmarked copy. No remainder mark. No store stamp, owner's name or bookplate. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. "First Edition" so stated, with complete number row (10 987654321) on copyright page. Beautifully iIllustrated in full-color on every page by the author. Rohmann's previous book, TIME FLIES, was named a 1995 Caldecott Honor Book. He was the 2003 Caldecott Medal Winner for MY FRIEND RABBIT. The charmingly rendered cats appear more like female lions than domestic cats. A feast for the eyes. From the Dust Jacket: "THE CINDER-EYED CATS is the tale of a magical journey to a mysterious island. Here boats float above… Read More

New York: Barnes & Noble Books, 2000. 9" wide by 12" tall. Bright, clean, square, tight, unmarked copy. No owner's name or bookplate. No remainder mark. Beautifully illustrated with more than 150 full-color photos. Includes advice on choosing the right kitten; training and caring for kittens, understanding and overcoming behavior problems (scratching, over-grooming, chewing, pica, aggression toward other cats, predatory behavior, etc). A useful guide to health care issues, dental care, urine infections, choosing a vet, socialization and house breaking, etc. First US Edition. Oversize Hardcover. Very Good condition/Very Good dust jacket. 144pp.

New York:: Alpha Books / Macmillian, 1999. 7.25" wide by 9" tall. Remainder mark on bottom edge else a bright, shiny, clean, square, tight, and unmarked copy. No owner's name or bookplate. Flat spine. No creases. Pages are clean and crisp, apparently never read. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. Illustrated with photographs and drawings throughout. Glossary. Bibliography. Index. . First Printing of the First Edition.. Trade Paperback. Near Fine condition.. xxii, 298pp..

Boston & New York: Houghton, Mifflin and Company / The Riverside Press, 1901. Good+ condition. A square copy with sound inner hinges. NO owner's name or bookplate. Mild age toning to cover and pages Short closed edge tear to two leaves (in the margin only; text is not affected). 5" wide by 7.5" tall. Bound in the original blue pictorial cloth, lettered in gold on the spine and front cover. Top edge gilt. The front cover features the silhouette of a black cat over a white and gold shield, with a motto in Latin. All cover gilt is still reasonably bright and shiny. First printing, with 1901 on the title page, and "Published October, 1901" so stated on the copyright page. This is a delightful compilation of cat lore. Claire Neckler, in her book FOUR CENTURIES OF CAT BOOKS, A BIBLIOGRAPHY, says this book is "A cat classic." Illustrated by Elizabeth Bonsall with several drawings, including a tissue-guarded frontispiece. The 9 chapters are: 1) The cat of… Read More

New York: Fireside Book, Simon & Schuster, 1994. 5" wide by 7.5" tall. Remainder mark on bottom edge. Otherwise unmarked. Appears unread. Bright, clean, tight, square. No creases. Not price clipped (10.95). No store stamp, owner's name or bookplate. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. A lighthearted, but factual look at the place of animals in human history. From the cover: "Felines, canines, equines, birds - they all had a paw in shaping civilization, and here are their tails... People have not merely lived with pets. They've worshipped them, elected them to office, persecuted them, sent them into battle..." Bibliography. Index. First Printing of the First Edition. Trade Paperback. Fine condition. Illus. by Patti, Joyce (cover art). 320pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

Metuchen, New Jersey: The Scarecrow Press, 1972. Very Good condition. Square and tight. NOT a library discard. NO owner's name or bookplate. NO remainder mark. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. 1972. First Edition. This bibliography of cat books has nearly 3,000 fiction and nonfiction entries. Provided for each are the author, title, publisher, city and date of issue, pagination, number of illustrations, and size. Many titles are also briefly annotated. Good subject and title indices. Bound in the original green cloth, stamped in black.. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good condition/No jacket, as issued. 8vo. vii, 511pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

Privately Published, 2015. Appers unread. Fine condition. Flat, uncreased spine. NO owner's name or bookplate. Pages are fresh, crisp, clean and unmarked -- apparently never read. Appendices, including Poison Control Centers -- phone numbers and web links. References. Bound in the original full color pictorial wraps. Cover has photos of the author, horse, dog, and cat in full color. From the author: "Emergency! Knowing where to find what information in an emergency is of immense importance. There is no time to waste when a life is at stake, and having tools to understand the dynamics of holistic emergency care and trauma recovery is key to keeping such situations as stress free as possible for all involved; humans and animals alike. It was with this intention in mind that I created the outline for Holistic Emergency Care and Trauma Recovery for Animals. The backbone of this book as based upon the Standard First Aid guidelines such as those taught by the American Red Cross and other… Read More

New York: Julian Messner, Inc, 1948. NOT a library discard. Fine condition in a Very Good dust jacket (the jacket's spine color has uniformly sun-faded, but its lettering remains clear; small edge chips). NOT price clipped ($2.50). The jacket is protected by a removable Brodart clear-plastic sleeve. Sharp corners. NOT a remainder. Previous owner's ink name on front free endpaper. All other pages are crisp, clean and unmarked. By the author of BAMBI. Bound in the original brown cloth, stamped in bright gold on the spine. Complete with dust jacket. . First Printing of the First U.S. Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine condition/Very Good dust jacket. Illus. by Kredel, Fritz (drawings by). 8vo. (viii), 177pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

Privately Published, 2011. BRAND NEW in a BRAND NEW dust jacket. Perfect condition. NOT priced or clipped. NO chips. NO tears. NO creases. Sharp corners. Bright and shiny. Fresh, crisp, clean - obviously never read. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a remainder. Semi-fictional biography. Bound in the original blue cloth, stamped in bright gold on the spine. From the dust jacket: "Abandoned and left at a local shelter at a young age, a Maine Coon kitten awaits an uncertain fate. At the last moment, just before his time is up, he finds a new home, filled with love…. Down, but not out, Khan struggles against his internal foe, wanting only to stay beside the humans and feline friends he adores. His inner strength and desire to never leave the ones he loves gives him the courage to fight, astonishing friend and foe alike. In his darkest hour, he manages to stay with his loved ones, in a way he never expects. Even then, his fight is not over, for he has defied the laws of… Read More

New York: Simon & Schuster, 1995. Gift quality. Fine condition in Fine dust jacket. Bright, clean, square, tight, unmarked copy. Sharp corners. No owner's name or bookplate. No remainder mark. Not a book club edition. Not price clipped ($22.00). No chips or tears. From the Dust Jacket: "Schoen, a renowned and widely respected veterinarian, shares healing secrets he has learned from patients as diverse as a wounded hawk, a rabbit... a German shepherd... How the simple techniques of 'listening,' 'touching' and 'feeling' can bring comfort to our pets and a deeper understanding of their needs. The healing power of the human spirit has long been recognized in the practice of medicine, and Dr. Schoen strongly believes that the spiritual bond between people and their pets - a bond built on mutual love, trust and understanding - has similar power. Both a fascinating chronicle of his own experiences and a book of practical instruction..." Appendix… Read More

Las Vegas, Nevada: Epic Publishing Company, 2001. BOLDLY SIGNED by the AUTHOR directly on the front free endpaper ("Best Wishes" and his signature only, NOT personalized to anyone). Fine condition in a Fine dust jacket. NO chips. NO tears. NO creases. NO fading. Sharp corners. Bright, shiny, clean, square and tight. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a remainder. Pages are fresh, crisp, and unmarked. 2001. First printing with "First Edition" so stated on the copyright page. Illustrated with 16 pages of photos. Bound in the original black cloth, stamped in shiny silver on the spine. Complete with dust jacket.. First Edition (so stated). Hardcover. Fine condition/Fine dust jacket. 8vo. xvi, 288pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

New York: Walker & Company, 1982. Fine condition in Very Good dust jacket (two short closed tears, 1/2 inch or less). NOT price clipped ($12.95). NO chips. NO creases. SIGNED IN FULL by the AUTHOR on the front endpaper as follows: "all best wishes, Ellen Perry Berkeley." NOT inscribed to any specific person. A bright, shiny, clean, square, tight copy. Sharp corners. NO owner's name or bookplate. NO remainder mark. Pages are fresh and crisp. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. Jacket art and interior drawings by Sandra Crawford. Bibliography. Index. Bound in the original pale orange boards, stamped in shiny silver on the spine.. Signed by the Author. Second printing. Hardcover. Fine condition/Very Good dust jacket. Illus. by Crawford, Sandra.

[Lorena, Texas?]: Privately Published, 1991. SIGNED by the AUTHOR on the front free endpaper. Fine condition but for a brief gift note on the pastedown endpaper. All other pages are fresh, clean, crisp, and unmarked. Sharp corners. NOT a library discard. Bright, shiny, square and tight. 1991. First Edition? (No additional printings are listed). Cat-themed poetry by the author and by children from a school in Lorena, Texas. Illustrated with numerous line drawings of cats by Sara Fentress Humphreys. Bound in the original maroon cloth, stamped in bright gold on the spine and front cover.. SIGNED by the AUTHOR. 1st ed? (No additional printings listed). Hardcover. Fine condition/No jacket, probably as issued. Illus. by Humphreys, Sara Fentress. 8vo. (iv), 60pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

Trenton, New Jersey: Veterinary Learning Systems, 1996. 8.25" wide by 11" tall. Fine condition. No owner's name or bookplate. No remainder marks. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. Clean, square, tight, and unmarked. Illustrated with drawings and photographs throughout. Most of the photos are in full-color. Bibliographical references. From the Preface: "This collection of ophthalmology articles packages today's ophthalmic information in a format that is easy to read and retrieve. The authors are widely respected by their peers... Each article has been reviewed by the primary author and, as necessary, updated..." Among 30 papers included here are: Corneal Sequestration in Cats (by Victoria Pentlarge); Lens and Cataract Formation in Dogs (by Kirk N. Gelatt); Dermatoses of the Canine Eyelid (by Ben W. Johnson and Karen L. Campbell); etc. . First Collected Edition. Soft Cover. Publisher's green stiff wraps. 285pp..