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Catland : Louis Wain and the great cat mania / by Hughes, Kathryn,1959-author.(CARDINAL)371431;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Welcome to Catland -- Early terrors -- The beforetimes -- Maternal material -- Thinking with cats -- It wasn't milk -- Show time -- About town -- Ca-doe-mee -- Court in the act -- Owls and pussycats : queer lives in Catland -- Odd fish -- Cats for pleasure and profit -- Hitched -- Caterwauling -- Enter Peter -- "She smells of fish" -- Cat man -- The end of everything -- Catland-on-Sea -- Pussies galore -- A chat with Mr Louis Wain -- "Yellow peril" -- A man perpetually laughing -- A cat may look at a princess -- Metaphysics and madness -- Two tales -- Crossed wires -- Cat burglar -- Cat man in the New World -- Sisters under the cat skin -- Speed demon -- Cat catcher -- Home fromt in Catland -- Cats under canvas -- Catland at the kinema -- Felix turns the tide -- The fire of the mind agitates the atmosphere -- Scaredy-cats -- A little man drawing cats -- Hardy's heart -- Bedlam -- The cat's miaow -- Months in the country -- Stuffed cats -- Wallpaper -- The myth of the disintegrating cat -- On Margate sands.In Catland, Kathryn Hughes chronicles the cat craze of the early twentieth century through the life and career of Louis Wain. Wain's anthropomorphic drawings of cats in top hats falling in love, sipping champagne, golfing, driving cars, and piloting planes are some of the most instantly recognizable images from the era. His round-faced fluffy characters established the prototype for the modern cat, which cat "fanciers" were busily trying to achieve using their newfound knowledge of the latest scientific breeding techniques. Despite being a household name, Wain endured multiple bankruptcies and mental breakdowns, spending his last fifteen years in an asylum, drawing abstract and multicolored felines. But it was his ubiquitous anthropomorphic cats that helped usher the formerly reviled creatures into homes across Europe. -- adapted from jacket
Subjects: Biographies.; Wain, Louis, 1860-1939.; Pets throughout history.; Cats in art.; Anthropomorphism in art; Cats; Artists;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 7
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Exotic pets : from alligators to zebra fish / by Zeaman, John.(CARDINAL)642182;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 57-60) and index.Discusses the practice which people throughout history and around the world have had for choosing pets from among an enormous variety of wild animals.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Wild animals as pets;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Dogs, all about them / by Silverstein, Alvin.(CARDINAL)142049; McLoughlin, John C.(CARDINAL)152136; Silverstein, Virginia B.(CARDINAL)140135;
Bibliography: pages 247-249.Discusses the evolution of dogs and their uses throughout history and includes information on different breeds, training, care as pets, relationship with people, and other relevant topics.
Subjects: Dogs;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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The story of the golden retriever / by Feldman, Heather.(CARDINAL)392986;
Relates the history of Golden Retrievers from the 1800s to today and describes their roles as hunting dogs, guide and rescue dogs, therapy dogs, and pets.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Golden retriever; Golden retriever; Dogs; Golden retriever.; Dogs.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Animal rights / by Ritter, Christie.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 102-103) and index.The issue of animal rights? -- Animals throughout history -- A philosophical debate -- The animal rights movement -- Animals as food and clothing -- Animal use in scientific research -- Animals as pets -- Animals used in education and entertainment -- Animal rights today.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Animal rights.; Animal welfare.; Animal rights;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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The story of the beagle / by Mulvany, Martha,1973-(CARDINAL)653944;
Relates the history of the Beagle from ancient Roman times to the twentieth century, describing their roles as hunters, pets, and members of the United States Department of Agriculture Beagle Brigade.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Beagle (Dog breed); Dogs;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Pirates : spot the myths / by Kim, Carol,author.(CARDINAL)793881;
Includes bibliographical references and index.The lives of pirates -- Pirate treasure -- Pirates in real life -- Pirate punishments -- Pirate injuries -- Pirate daily life -- Pirate ships -- Glossary -- Read more -- Internet sites -- Index -- About the author.Throughout history, people have told many stories about fearsome pirates on the high seas. But not all of them are true! Was walking the plank a common punishment that pirates used? Did pirates keep pets? Read the stories, then see if you can spot the myths!3-4.3-5.810LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Criminals; Pirates; Sailing ships; Criminals.; Pirates.; Sailing ships.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Out of body experiences: how to have them and what to expect / by Peterson, Robert;
Throughout history, people have reported spiritual experiences that we now identify as out-of-body experiences or OBEs. Modern researchers like Robert Monroe have pioneered the scientific study and practice of OBEs.
Subjects: Out-of-body experiences; Body, mind and spirit; Astral projection;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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The 12 biggest breakthroughs in robot technology / by Ventura, Marne.(CARDINAL)401437;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Automaton -- Radio-controlled boat -- Cybernetic tortoise -- Industrial robot -- Artificial intelligence -- Robotic spacecraft -- Humanoid robot -- Mars rover -- Social robot -- Robotic pet -- Home-cleaning robot -- Robotic car."Young readers are fascinated by technological innovation, and the series Technology Breakthroughs explores key advances that have shaped history and society. Each book features 12 of the most influential technology breakthroughs in a particular arena, covering the major players in each breakthrough, its main turning points, and how it changed the way we live. This informative series offers a fresh perspective on life-changing technological advancements throughout history and today." -- Publisher's website800 L800LAccelerated Reader ARAccelerated Reader
Subjects: Robots; Robotics; Robotics;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 5
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The backyard sheep : an introductory guide to keeping productive pet sheep / by Weaver, Sue,author.(CARDINAL)463399;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 196-203) and index."Raise a flock of sheep in your backyard. Even with a limited amount of space, you can enjoy homegrown fleece and fresh milk, as well as the endearing company of these family-friendly animals. Sue Weaver provides all the instructions you need for selecting a breed; housing and feeding; harvesting fleece; and milking. With simple recipes for making cheese and yogurt, and tips on processing fleece for wool, you'll enjoy the varied and numerous rewards of keeping sheep."-Amazon
Subjects: Sheep.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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