The Cats Of Harth

A story of the cats of a small village at around the time when Queen Victoria was a little girl. Their ruler, Broomrider, believes he can restore the ancient magical powers of cats. The army commander, Hagshadow, is more practical and trains the cats to fight when the village is attacked by the Rats from the East, while Spellbinder, the female leader, has a gift of healing and is a peacemaker. Most cats are loyal followers of Broomrider but he has opponents, especially Juno, the attractive young newcomer who scoffs at the limits he sets for the females. Her power of attraction inspires devotion yet creates conflict in the village. The story tells how cats balance their domestic lives and their secret, free adventures. As the ever-perceptive Miss Braithwaite says, ""One must never pry into the private life of a cat.""

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From the temples of ancient Egypt to the homes of modern Witches, cats have long been associated with magick and mystery. Examining cat mythology and folklore from around the world and sprinkled with enchanting cat quotes from famous feline admirers throughout the ages, The Enchanted Cat is a must-read for any magickal cat fancier. Witches, Pagans, and other magick-minded folks will love the dozens of charms, spells, and meditations included for working with feline power. A naming ceremony, lists of magickal cat names and correspondences, and spells and charms for your cat's collar are just a sampling of the feline-friendly magick inside. Cat astrology, tarot, and even a discussion of feline feng shui make The Enchanted Cat a uniquely magickal exploration of our enduring fascination with the feline mystique. Winner of the 2007 Coalition of Visionary Resources Award for Best Magick/Shamanism Book

Drawing from literature, history, animal behavioral research, and the wonderful true stories of cat experts and cat lovers around the world, Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson vividly explores the delights and mysteries of the feline heart. But at the core of this remarkable book are Masson’s candid, often amusing observations of his own five cats. Their mischievous behavior, aloofness, and affection provide a way to examine emotions from contentment to jealousy, from anger to love. The Nine Emotional Lives of Cats will captivate readers with its surprises, offering a new perspective on the deep connection shared by humans and their feline friends.

For those who are "owned" by a cat, this irresistible collection celebrates the enigmatic feline: that finicky, fabulously complex creature who is capable of wondrous things. The cats in these tales bring home mice to "feed" nursing babies, meow sadly when the kids go off to school, gladden hearts at both weddings and funerals, keep folks company through their later years, all the while transforming their owners' lives.

Prince Walkyr d'Rojah's mission is to find an ancient artifact known as the Heart of the Cat-a powerful gem that holds the mythical power that connects his people. His only clues are an ancient scroll and the legends passed down through generations. However, he isn't the only one searching for the Heart of the Cat. A secret sect determined to overthrow the royal families of the Sarafin, the Curizan, and the Valdier wants the power contained in the gem for themselves. They are more than willing to do whatever it takes to obtain it.Trescina Bukov's affinity with large cats has taken her all over the world. A frantic call from a local rescue group compels her to fly to Wyoming in the western part of the United States. A new species of leopard was discovered near death. Walkyr is shocked when the human female connects with his leopard-and recognizes what he is. Now, he must deal with the assassins who have followed him, calm his leopard that wants to claim a crazy human, and try to find out why all the clues in his search for the Heart of the Cat are pointing to a planet far from home. When two worlds collide, there are bound to be sparks. Can Walkyr maintain control of his cat long enough to take care of business first, or will he be forced to let it loose to save the woman who is hiding a life-threatening secret?

In this captivating and heartwarming book, America's premier pet columnist, Michael Capuzzo, shares astonishing true tales celebrating the unique and unbreakable relationship between people and their cats. Drawn from history and literature as well as from cat lovers--both famous and not so famous-- from all walks of life all over the world, here are unforgettable tales that take us behind the cool, independent facade of the cat to reveal the sweet, sensitive, devoted creature within. Here are just a few of the cats guaranteed to catch your heart: Priscilla, who meowed at her apartment door for two days. Finally her owners thought to check on their elderly neighbor and discovered that she had broken her hip and was unable to move. Pearl and Skittles, the Keystone Cats, who watched over their household with total vigilance. Any problem--a clogged drain in the kitchen, a stereo left on at night--and they sounded the alarm, waking everyone in the house. Murry, the cat who became the constant companion and protector of a young boy suffering from cystic fibrosis. His devotion was so great that when the boy's health began to fail, Murry seemed to lose his own will to live. Nicholas, who every day fed the family pit bull; he jumped up on the kitchen table, grabbed a dog bone, and dropped it down to his pal. Later each day, as if to repay Nicholas, the pit bull happily licked the cat's head for ten minutes. Subway, the beautiful orange tabby who not only survived being shot with a shotgun, but later, apparently killed in an accident, jumped out of the box he was to be buried in and frolicked among the guests at his own funeral. In Cat Caught My Heart you will see cats in all their glory--their unique personalities, their irrepressible spirits, their gentle souls. You'll laugh at their antics, weep at their passing, and thank the heavens that these remarkable creatures are part of our lives.