The Truth About Cats And Dogs
Summer Reading To Make You Smile
By Samuel Hinke
Dogs and cats, cats and dogs, Katzen und Hunde, Gatos Y Perros, Cani e Gatti, however you want to refer to them our canine/feline companions are a major part of our lives. From showering us with undying affection to unlocking the secrets of the universe, our pets have been working hard to make us happy, and it is time to return the favor. We’ve rounded up a selection of books which explore the inner lives of cats and dogs their karma with people that love them. Some of the books we chose help us to understand the psychology of our friends and the meanings of their actions. Others take a more satirical approach in questioning how our society works. And some will simply help you make the transition from fur-maybe to fur-baby.
The Karma of Cats: Spiritual Wisdom from our Feline FriendsThe Karma of Cats: Spiritual Wisdom from our Feline Friends explores the connections between people and their cat companions. Trials and tribulations are explored; and we can see the redemption found through the love and affection that cats provide. Proof that cats have just as much to offer us as we do them.
https://www.amazon.com/Karma-Cats-Spiritual-Wisdom-Friends/dp/1683642538
The Adventures of Spike the Wonder Dog as Told to Bill Boggs
What happens when an English Bull Terrier becomes the next big thing in talk show comedy? Spike the wonder dog is here to give you the answer. This comical novel will have you questioning the true nature of fame and the television industry one moment, and rolling on the floor laughing the next.
https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Spike-Wonder-Dog-Boggs/dp/1642933767
Mr. Waffles Loves Design
For those of us who find inspiration in design and affection in cats there really is no better book than Mr. Waffles Loves Design. This feline, named after the most important meal of the day, helps us understand a bit more about contemporary and modern design through small informational segments and adorable hands-on photos. Proving once again cats simply make everything better.
https://www.amazon.com/Waffles-Loves-Design-Lisa-Roberts/dp/0578464837
Really Important Stuff my Dog Has Taught Me
Really Important Stuff my Cat Has Taught Me
Anyone who owns a pet will eventually come across the proverb “they taught me more than I taught them”, and nothing could be closer to the truth. Really Important Stuff my Dog (or Cat) Has Taught Me shows us how even the seemingly mundane parts of life can become exceptional if you simply change your perspective.
https://www.amazon.com/Really-Important-Stuff-Dog-Taught/dp/0761181792
The Meaning of Meow
The Meaning of Bark
As much as we love our pets, they are still a great mystery to us. It is hard to decipher their language when it consists of a single sound. However there are subtle differences in these meows and barks that can help you figure out exactly (or close enough) what they want. The Meaning of Meow (and Bark) each delve into the mystery of pet language to help you help your pets.
https://www.amazon.com/Meaning-Meow-What-Really-Thinks/dp/1951274156
Soul Dog: A Journey into the Spiritual Life of Animals
Dogs change lives. They can have deep and meaningful impacts on the day-to-day of those around them. Whether we are at our highest highs or lowest lows they seem to understand exactly what we need. Soul Dog tells the story of Elena Mannes and her spiritual connection to a wonderful furry being.
https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Dog-Journey-Spiritual-Animals/dp/1591433266
The Supposedly Enlightened Person’s Guide to Raising a Dog Cat person or dog person. Two sides of the same coin, yet a concept powerful enough to sway some people away from the idea of owning both. That is what Kac Young used to believe until she met an adorable rescue dog that changed her life. The Supposedly Enlightened Person’s Guide to Raising a Dog delves into the story of a self-proclaimed cat lady learning to raise a pup she never expected.
https://www.amazon.com/Supposedly-Enlightened-Persons-Guide-Raising/dp/1787110591
The One Minute Cat Manager:
Sixty Seconds to Feline Shangri-La
One minute; otherwise known as sixty seconds, six thousand milliseconds, or just enough time to employ one of Kac Young’s cat managing techniques. The One Minute Cat Manager is full of easy and useful methods to understand and care for your feline roommate. The inspiration in this book provides a better understanding, and therefore a deeper appreciation, for cat care.
https://www.amazon.com/One-Minute-Cat-Manager-Shangri/dp/1787113736
How to Teach Philosophy to Your Dog
Given its often abstract nature, philosophy is a tough subject for many to grasp. Dogs, on the other hand, are easy. They eat, play, sleep, *ahem*, repeat. But what if there was a way to combine these two subjects? Can a dog really help you understand complex metaphysical arguments regarding the nature and vastness of our universe? Spoiler alert: yes, it can.
https://www.amazon.com/How-Teach-Philosophy-Your-Dog/dp/164313311X
Hear Them Speak
Don’t you ever wonder just how to communicate with animals? Having a deep conversation with your dog (or cat, for that matter much less horse, tortoise or goat) may have its limitations without a little help and a lot of intuition. Well, here’s your chance to really TALK with the furry, feathered or even scaly creatures in your life. Animal communicator Babette de Jongh offers real-life examples and step-by-step instructions to guide your practice. From modes of communication (visual, auditory, feeling, sound, taste, knowing) to what it feels like (and what it doesn’t feel like) to receive telepathic information, she helps you claim your innate ability to hear them speak.
https://www.dogsandbooks.com/animal-communication
Wild City
From refugee parrots and prodigal beavers to gorgeous Fifth Avenue hawks and vengeful groundhogs, Wild City tells the funny, quirky, and memorable stories of forty of New York City’s most surprising nonhuman citizens. This unconventional wildlife guide and concise environmental history of the Big Apple includes tales of the well-known, notorious, and legendary creatures who are as much New Yorkers as their human counterparts.
https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062938541/wild-city/
Dancers & Dogs
Ballet is often seen as stuffy, moody, or unapproachable and dogs are known to be inherently playful, happy and goofy. However, after photographing their first duo Ericka and Baxter, an English Bulldog and a stunning ballerina, photographers Kelly Pratt and Ian Kreidich, a husband-and-wife team who work with the Saint Louis Ballet along with dancers around the country, had a vision: “What if we took pictures of ballet dancers, with dogs?” Kelly and Ian fell in love with the concept and launched DANCERS & DOGS, a project which would ultimately photograph 100 dancers & 100 hundred dogs in over 10 cities across the country. The result proves that you can bring out the lighter side of dancers while teaching old dogs new tricks. A portion of the book’s proceeds will go to Stray Rescue, a St. Louis based non-profit eager to find homes for loving pets.
https://www.amazon.com/Dancers-Dogs-Kelly-Pratt/dp/0578224313
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