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Cats in art / by Morris, Desmond,author.(CARDINAL)122231;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-239) and index.Introduction -- Sacred cats -- Early urban cats -- Medieval cats -- Satanic cats -- Old Master cats -- Nineteenth century cats -- Modern cats -- Avant-garde cats -- Contemporary traditional cats -- Naive realist cats -- Tribal cats -- Eastern cats -- Cartoon cats -- Street art cats."The cat--that most graceful, stubborn, and agile of animals--has been a favorite subject of artists the world over from prehistory to the modern day. A spectacular 7,000-year-old engraving in Libya depicts a catfight. Figures modeled by the Babylonians remind us of their belief that the souls of priests were escorted to paradise by a helpful cat. Pablo Picasso was known to have loved cats and famously portrayed them as savage predators. In Victorian times, cats were depicted in loving family groups with mothers caring for their playful kittens. Today, the cat is one of the most popular domestic pets on the planet, and feline art is a hugely popular theme across the world. In his latest eye-catching book, best-selling author Desmond Morris tells the compelling story of cats in art. He explores feline art in its many forms, tracing its history from ancient rock paintings and spectacular Egyptian art to the work of old masters, avant-garde representations, and the depiction of cats in cartoons. Morris discusses the various ways in which artists have approached the subject throughout history, weaving illuminating stories with rarely seen images. The result is a beautifully illustrated book that will delight anyone with a Kitty, Max, or Tigger in their life."--
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Cats; Cats in art; Cats in art.; Cats;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Southern comfort : abandoned homes of the American South / by Bulit, David.;
Down dirt roads and off the beaten path, many homes stand forgotten, neglected and left to ruin. A concentration camp from World War II, used to house Jews and other innocents. A Queen-Anne house built by an inventor, plantation owner, philanthropist who gifts to the community are still remembered to this day. The country home of a civil rights activist, thought by many as a scam artist and instigator, and a hero and role model to others. A Victorian home once owned by the man who revolutionized the sciences in agriculture and developed the fertilizers we use today. A fishing lodge and hotel owned by a daredevil, famous for blowing himself up with dynamite and surviving. A pet cemetery where the killings of three individuals took place. Every home here has its own unique history and stories, all only shadows of their former selves. Sixteen abandoned homes and residences throughout the South, with full color photos giving you an idea what these places look like. [Amazon]
Subjects: Photography.; Architecture.; Architecture History & Periods.; Regional Architecture.; History.; History of Southern U.S.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Shakespeare's First Folio : four centuries of an iconic book / by Smith, Emma(Emma Josephine),author.(CARDINAL)418649;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 345-371) and index.Introduction: Sir Edward Dering goes shopping -- Owning -- Reading -- Decoding -- Performing -- Perfecting -- Conclusion."This is the biography of a book: the first collected edition of Shakespeare's plays printed in 1623 and known as the First Folio. It begins with the story of its first purchaser in London in December 1623, and goes on to explore the ways people have interacted with this iconic book over the four hundred years of its history. Throughout the stress is on what we can learn from individual copies now spread around the world about their eventful lives. From ink blots to pet paws, from annotations to wineglass rings, First Folios teem with evidence of their place in different contexts with different priorities. This study offers new ways to understand Shakespeare's reception and the history of the book. Unlike previous scholarly investigations of the First Folio, it is not concerned with the discussions of how the book came into being, the provenance of its texts, or the technicalities of its production. Instead, it reanimates, in narrative style, the histories of this book, paying close attention to the details of individual copies now located around the world - their bindings, marginalia, general condition, sales history, and location - to discuss five major themes: owning, reading, decoding, performing, and perfecting. This is a history of the book that consolidated Shakespeare's posthumous reputation: a reception history and a study of interactions between owners, readers, forgers, collectors, actors, scholars, booksellers, and the book through which we understand and recognize Shakespeare."--
Subjects: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Early printed books;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Why can't horses burp? : curious questions about your favorite pet / by Crumpton, Nick,author.(CARDINAL)349831; Snowden-Fine, Lily,illustrator.(CARDINAL)833357;
History of the horse : how long have there been horses? -- Fire and ice : why are horses called warm-, hot- or cold-blooded? -- Wild stallions! : do any horses still live in the wild? -- Dynamic duos : can horses and humans be friends? -- Spot the difference : what colour is that horse's coat? -- Built for speed : can all horses be racehorses? -- What's your neigh-m? : what are horses in a herd called? -- Gentle giants : what are the biggest breeds of horses? -- Working nine to five : do horses have jobs? -- Desert roots : which is the oldest breed of horse? -- The long, the short and the tall : what's the difference between a horse and a pony? -- Fancy footwork : can a horse perform tricks? -- Looking good! : do horses need a hairdresser? -- Healthy hooves : why do horses wear shoes? -- Eating like a horse : how often should you feed your horse? -- Why can't horses burp? : how is a horse unique? -- Giddy up! : what is a horse gait? -- Let the ears do the talking : can a horse speak with its ears? -- Competition time : can a horse win a medal at the Olympic Games?Humorous and informative, Why Can't Horses Burp? is full of fun facts and little-known tidbits about your favorite equine companions. Find answers to everything you've ever wondered about horses in this latest addition to the Curious Questions About Your Favorite Pets series. Can all horses be racehorses? Why do horses wear shoes? And what's the difference between a horse and a pony, anyway? A zoologist explains all of these, and more. Whether you are lucky enough to have a horse of your own or you dream of galloping away on a magnificent steed, Why Can't Horses Burp? is the lively, fact-filled book for you. From horses' desert ancestors to modern-day show ponies, it's certain to satisfy all horse lovers' curiosity. Illustrated in color throughout.
Subjects: Picture books.; Trivia and miscellanea.; Horse breeds; Horses; Horses; Horses;
Available copies: 10 / Total copies: 12
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Obitchuary : the big hot book of death / by Henry, Spencer(Podcaster),author.(CARDINAL)897342; Reyes, Madison,author.(CARDINAL)897343; Baker, Allie Kingsley,author.(CARDINAL)400662;
Introduction -- Part 1 : the end is just the beginning. What to expect when you're not expecting ; The big day ; FUNerals -- Part 2 : you can't handle the truth. What remains ; The last word ; Coffin confessions -- Part 3 : fucked. Evil, aye ; Executions to die for ; If these dolls could speak -- Part 4 : till death do us part (and maybe not even then). Love remains ; Pet cemetary ; Keep in touch -- Epilogue."It's safe to say everyone thinks about death--whether they want to or not. But have you ever wondered about what sort of keepsakes you can make with your remains, or given any thought to the most scandalous deathbed confessions throughout history? Well Madison Reyes and Spencer Henry have, and they've spent countless hours scouring the darkest corners of the internet, digging through newspaper archives, devouring documents, and picking the brains of death industry experts to bring you Obitchuary, a darkly funny and deeply poignant exploration of all things death. With chapters like "Coffin Confessions," "Executions to Die For," "The Last Word," and "If These Dolls Could Speak," Madison and Spencer guide us through surprisingly colorful history, traditions, and contemporary practices. They also demystify taboo topics with incredible and hilarious details, including FUNerals, as they call them, cremations and themed funerals, famous body snatchers, and so much more. Shocking, macabre, hilarious, and moving, Obitchuary digs deep into the physical aspects of death while also carefully exploring what death says about our humanity and the ways we choose to remember those we've lost. So go ahead, crack open the book--we know you're dying to read it."--
Subjects: Humor.; Trivia and miscellanea.; Death.; Death; Obituaries.; Death notices.; Death;
Available copies: 14 / Total copies: 21
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Why do dogs sniff butts? : curious questions about your favorite pet / by Crumpton, Nick,author.(CARDINAL)349831; Snowden-Fine, Lily,illustrator.(CARDINAL)833357;
"Why Do Dogs Sniff Butts? is the first in a new series of natural history books for children that answer curious questions about their favorite pets. This book highlights the qualities of different types of dogs, from herding and hunting dogs to show and media mutts, answering such questions as, "Why do dogs play dead?," "How do you speak dog?," and "Why do dogs dig?" The book also profiles famous dogs from history and popular culture, including the dog-headed Egyptian god Anubis and internet sensation Boo, the cutest dog in the world according to Google. Throughout the book, children will come to understand what's so unique about dogs'; bodies and behaviors, why pups deserve to be well cared for, and why they are regarded as our best friends. By incorporating zoological information about the canine species with stories from history, art, religion, and pop culture, Why Do Dogs Sniff Butts? celebrates why dogs have been such dear pets to us for centuries."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Picture books.; Dogs; Dogs;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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The elephant in the room : how to stop making ourselves and other animals sick / by Kalaugher, Lizauthor.(CARDINAL)339885;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Wild horse chase: Grevy's zebra, extinctions and wildlife diseases -- A mammoth problem: early travel, disappearing neanderthals and vanishing megafauna -- The canary in the Hawaiian chain: honeycreepers, colonial ships, accidental imports, Avian Pox and Avian Malaria -- Measly migration: close contact, war, and Rinderpest's deadly jump from cattle to African wildlife -- Tasmanian troubles: sheep farming, extinct tigers and 'distemper' -- Black feet and black death: long-distance trade, plague, prairie dog days and ferret futures -- Seals go to the dogs: unusual contact and Morbilliviruses out at sea -- A devil of a problem: farming and Tasmanians devilled by cancer -- Fungus and frogs: lab animals, pets, food, and trading amphibian disease internationally -- City catches: foxes, mange and high-density living -- Warming and westerning: climate change, American crows and West Nile Virus -- Monkey mix-up: Muriquis, vanishing forests and Yellow Fever -- Bats for bushmeat: plantations, eco-tourism, apes and Ebola -- Big farma: industrial farming and Bird Flu -- Changing our stripes: protecting ourselves and other wildlife."Origin stories for today's viruses often start with animals; HIV in humans begins with a chimpanzee, or our COVID-19 pandemic with possible transmission from bats. But it often works the other way around-humans have caused diseases in other animals countless times throughout history. In this eye-opening and timely book, science journalist Liz Kalaugher explores the invisible crosscurrents between humans, other animals, and disease. Offering readers a front-row seat to today's research on wildlife diseases, each chapter focuses on a single example and incorporates interviews with scientists and other experts. As the book unfolds, we see how humans have spread diseases directly to other animals, and indirectly by altering ecosystems, transporting life around the globe, and changing the planet's climate. In one chapter, Kalaugher examines the role of high-density poultry farms in creating virulent new forms of bird flu that spilled back into the wild and have spread around the world, potentially putting humans at risk of another pandemic. In another chapter, we learn an infectious cancer-canine transmissible venereal tumor-may have wiped out North America's very first dogs, after Europeans' domesticated canid companions introduced the disease. Later, Kalaugher offers evidence that rising global temperatures will further spread diseases like West Nile, which already affects not only crows and humans, but also horses, gray wolves, skunks, squirrels, little brown bats, and alligators. West Nile has trouble spreading at the cooler temperatures (for now) where seventy percent of the US population lives. But as global temperatures increase, so does risk. All these stories make clear that a better understanding of wildlife diseases-and humans' roles in spreading them-is essential for a better and healthier future for all animals, including people"-- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Human-animal relationships; Animals as carriers of disease; Medicine, Preventive;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Bearded dragon manual / by De Vosjoli, Philippe,author.(CARDINAL)322117; Mailloux, Robert,author.(CARDINAL)384793; Donoghue, Susan,author.(CARDINAL)530352; Klingenberg, Roger J.,1954-author.(CARDINAL)323659; Cole, Jerry,author.(CARDINAL)594433;
Includes bibliographical references (page 214) and index.Introduction -- General information -- Selecting your dragon -- Making a home for your dragon -- The importance of heating and lighting -- Diet and feeding management -- The bearded dragon as pet -- Bearded dragon behaviours -- Breeding bearded dragons -- The bold and the beautiful: morphs -- Diseases of bearded dragons and their treatments -- Training, enrichment, and fun -- Frequently asked questions.Reptiles are popular pets, and the bearded dragon is widely considered the best reptile to keep as a pet! The bearded dragon hails from Australia and is a favorite among herpetoculturists and hobbyists alike. This updated third edition of the best-selling The Bearded Dragon Manual promises to excite new and seasoned herp enthusiasts with its in-depth discussion on all aspects of dragon keeping and its brilliant color photography. Packed with valuable information that will help you learn how to take quality care of your pet, this book takes a close look at all the characteristics that have made these attractive lizards so popular in the pet world. Learn all about breeding bearded dragons, including egg-laying and incubation, and take a look at their basic genetics; learn the history and characteristics of the different types of bearded dragons; discover how to select bearded dragons as pets or for breeding; create a comfortable habitat for your bearded dragon, emulating nature with proper heat and lighting; understand typical bearded-dragon behavior and personality quirks; learn how to feed your dragon a nutritionally sound diet throughout its life; learn how to recognize signs of disease and how to handle health issues; explore detailed health and feeding charts, and find helpful answers to dragon owners' frequently asked questions on tank size, feeder crickets, shedding issues, UVB, tail rot, and more. As a special bonus, you'll also find vividly illustrated chapters on beautiful color morphs and the care and breeding of frilled dragons. Written by a team of recognized herpetoculture authorities, veterinarians, and specialists, this reliable resource offers comprehensive information and guidelines that will be welcomed by newcomers who wish to add a bearded dragon to their vivarium and experienced bearded-dragon enthusiasts alike. With revised and expanded text and vibrant photographs, including brilliantly colored morphs and fascinating frilled dragons, The Bearded Dragon Manual offers comprehensive ownership and care advice from experts in the fields of reptile husbandry, breeding, and veterinary medicine. Packed with information for the beginner, yet sophisticated enough to address more difficult care questions, this book provides a virtual course in bearded dragon husbandry for enthusiasts of any age. Learn all you need to know to provide your dragon with the best care, maintaining your pet in excellent health and condition throughout its life. This third edition includes updated information on care and feeding, breeding, habitat, and habits of bearded dragons, as well as new sections on play, wardrobe, accessories, food supply sources, personality traits, therapy pet insight, true stories, and more!
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Guides et manuels.; Bearded dragons (Reptiles) as pets.; Bearded dragons (Reptiles); Lizards as pets.; Reptiles as pets.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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All aboard : the complete North American train travel guide / by Loomis, Jim.(CARDINAL)388897;
Why take a train? -- How it all began -- Amtrak to the rescue -- Planning your own train trip -- Packing and last-minute details -- Life onboard -- Who's in charge here? -- When things go wrong -- Passenger train equipment -- How it all works -- What about all those freight trains? -- Safety is priority number one -- Taking the train in Canada -- Mexico's Copper Canyon train -- Your top ten railroad stations -- Will there be trains in our future? -- Pick a train, any train -- Suggest itineraries -- Appendix A: Railroad terms and slang -- Appendix B: How to find a rail-savvy travel agent -- Appendix C: Private rail excursions -- Appendix D: Passenger rail advocates -- Appendix E: Excursion trains and railroad museums.Written both for veteran train travelers and those considering their first rail journey, this guide book will make any trip smoother and more enjoyable with its insightful travel trips and lots of information about how railroads operate. The author explains how individual trains are operated and offers tips on booking trips, finding the lowest fares, packing for an overnight trip, what to do on board, and whom to tip and how much. This revised fourth edition includes a new chapter about eight major railway stations, and is updated throughout with new information and photographs. It discusses Amtrak's new locomotives and Viewliner sleeping cars, changes in rules regarding pets and bicycles on American trains, and much, much more, making it the ultimate guide to American train travel and its unique history and culture.
Subjects: Guidebooks.; Railroad travel; Railroad travel; Railroad travel;
Available copies: 9 / Total copies: 10
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All aboard : the complete North American train travel guide / by Loomis, Jim,author.(CARDINAL)388897;
Written both for veteran train travelers and those considering their first rail journey, this guide book will make any trip smoother and more enjoyable with its insightful travel trips and lots of information about how railroads operate. The author explains how individual trains are operated and offers tips on booking trips, finding the lowest fares, packing for an overnight trip, what to do on board, and whom to tip and how much. This revised fourth edition includes a new chapter about eight major railway stations, and is updated throughout with new information and photographs. It discusses Amtrak's new locomotives and Viewliner sleeping cars, changes in rules regarding pets and bicycles on American trains, and much, much more, making it the ultimate guide to American train travel and its unique history and culture.
Subjects: Guidebooks.; Railroad travel; Railroad travel; Railroad travel;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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