Loved & cherished, praised & admired, hated & feared
- more than any other domesticated creature, cats provoke extremes of
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Andrew Marttila has been a professional animal photographer for the past five years & most of that time has been dedicated to photographing cats exclusively. With his set-up he`s able to cap-ture wonderful split-second images of`cat`s most abandoned expressions as they enjoy every cats favourite treat, catnip. Andrew res-cues & raises orphan kittens with his partner Hannah Shaw (the internet`s famous Kitten Lady), & many of the models were h&-raised by Andrew & Hannah from newborns. Catnip, or Nepeta cataria, grows wild in many parts of the world & is extremely easy to grow at home in most climates. It`s part of the mint family & contained within the bulbs, stems, & leaves is an oil called nepetalactone. Once eaten, rolled on, or crushed, the oil binds to the cat`s nasal receptors & stimulates a response that affects a number of areas in the brain, includ-ing the hypothalamus & amygdala, two regions that are key in regulating emotional & behavioral responses to stimuli. This produces a mild euphoric effect & typically lasts about ten to twenty minutes. Catnip is non-addictive & harmless & provides a temporary respite from your cat`s gruelling workload of napping all day. ...

Find out who`s the cat that got the cream with this beautifully illustrated set of cards. Does a Persian need more grooming than a Birman? Has a Turkish Van got a louder purr than a British Shorthair? Is a Siamese more independent than a Ragdoll? With 30 cat cards, each with scores in 6 categories to choose from, you`ll have hours of fun playing Cats: Best in Show. ...

Map No. 755, Catskill Park NY at 1:75, 000 in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national & state parks or forests & other popular recreational areas. Cartography based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information. The maps, with most titles now printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper, highlight walking trails along with campsites & other accommodation, picnic sites, areas for various recreational pursuits such as horse riding or skiing, drinking water sources, & many other facilities of interest to the outdoor enthusiast. Cartography is based on information from the USGS (United States Geological Survey
- the country’s national survey organization), revised by the National Geographic Maps in cooperation with the National Park Service, USDA Forest Service, etc. Topography is excellently presented by contours (interval varies according to scale), enhanced by relief shading & colouring/graphics for wood cover, glaciers, etc. All heights are given in feet. The maps have a UTM grid plus latitude & longitude margin ticks & GPS waypoints for selected important locations. Each map is double-sided to give either maximum coverage of the chosen area or additional enlargements of its important sections. Accompanying notes provide useful information on relevant regulations, safety precautions, contact addresses, etc.* *IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE: the series is very extensive, ranging in scale from 1:400, 000 for the vast national parks of Alaska to 1:25, 000 for local map in several states. We recommend, therefore, viewing the series by state rather than the whole list.*

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Known as the Transkeian beak who had a soft spot for the reivers & rustlers of his unruly district, Frank Brownlee established a reputation as the pioneer transcriber of oral testimony into written texts. The Sunday Times described his Cattle Thief as 'a picaresque novel, its hero having a well developed inherited appetite for other people's property, notably their cattle & horses'. The second work included here
- published for the first time
- features Christina as Brownlee's indiscreet informant. As she remarks to him: ' Yes, it's only an old Griqua woman what's talking to you. But we has our inside feelings.' The vernacular farrago which follows is to be savoured for the sympathetic manner in which it reveals a vanished lifestyle on the old Cape frontier.

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If you look up at the sky on a dark night, what do you see? There`s a whole universe staring back at you. In the company of Felicity the cat discover the phases of the moon, the constellations & how to spot the Northern Lights & the Milky Way. This beautiful, fun book will introduce you to the beauty of the night sky & show you the stars like you`ve never seen them before. ...

“ One of the best-established trades: a customer & the cat’s-meat man ” in a series of prints of sepia photos of some of old London’s best loved landmarks, presented by Soho Publishing in an A3 (29.6 x 39.6 cm) format. Under the photo are brief notes about cats rather that than the trade! Ideal for framing, these reproductions show many long gone or much changed sites & offer a unique way of decorating your home or office with photos of near by or close-to-your-heart parts of the capital. Please note: the prints are supplied flat rather than rolled, with an A3 protective piece of cardboard, so the package will be larger than the standard size letterbox. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

The Caucasus at 1:650, 000 on an indexed, waterproof & tear-resistant road map with topographic & tourist information, plus very clear presentation of the international & internal administrative boundaries. The map, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet. In addition to the international borders, internal administrative boundaries are also marked, showing in Russia Chechnya, Ingushetia, North Ossetia & other republics, & in Georgia Abkhazia, South Ossetia & Ajaria. Also clearly marked are the two Azeri enclaves in northern Armenia, plus an Armenian enclave in Azerbaijan, as well as the 1994 ceasefire line around Nagorno-Karabakh where alternative Armenian place names are indicated. Within Georgia, Armenia & Russia names of main cities are also shown in each country ...

The Caucasus at 1:1, 000, 000 from Gizi Map, presenting the region in a geographical edition with bright altitude coloring to show its topography. Coverage

Includes:: the southern republics of Russia. International boundaries are clearly marked. Within Georgia the map indicates the boundaries of South Ossetia, Abkhazia & Adjara; in Azerbaijan the border of Nagorno Karabach & the ceasefire line are marked. Coverage within Russia extends north of Krasnodar & Stavropol, with boundaries of individual republics including Chechnya, North Ossetia & Dagestan. Place names are shown in Latin alphabet, but within Georgia, Armenia & Russia larger towns are also named in local script. Bright altitude colouring with plenty of names of geographical features such as individual mountain ranges, peaks, swamps, salt flats, etc, presents the topography. Road network is graded in six types, with driving distances on main & selected connecting routes. Railway lines are included & local airports are marked. Symbols highlight various places of interest. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1° intervals. The index, arranged by country, is on the reverse. Multilingual map legend

Includes:: English.A separate insets presents at-a-glance the political & administrative division of the region.PLEASE NOTE: this map is also available as a wall map, plus the same cartography but without the altitude colouring is also used in Gizi Map’s road edition of this title, also available folded or flat.



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The Caucasus at 1:1, 000, 000 from Gizi Map, presenting the region in a road edition with relief shading to show its topography & make the road network stand out better against the background. Coverage

Includes:: the southern republics of Russia. International boundaries are clearly marked. Within Georgia the map indicates the boundaries of South Ossetia, Abkhazia & Adjara; in Azerbaijan the border of Nagorno Karabach & the ceasefire line are marked. Coverage within Russia extends north of Krasnodar & Stavropol, with boundaries of individual republics including Chechnya, North Ossetia & Dagestan. Place names are shown in Latin alphabet, but within Georgia, Armenia & Russia larger towns are also named in local script. Relief shading with plenty of names of geographical features such as individual mountain ranges, peaks, swamps, salt flats, etc, presents the topography. Road network is graded in six types, with driving distances on main & selected connecting routes. Railway lines are included & local airports are marked. Symbols highlight various places of interest. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1° intervals. The index, arranged by country, is on the reverse. Multilingual map legend

Includes:: English.A separate insets presents at-a-glance the political & administrative division of the region.PLEASE NOTE: this map is also available as a wall map, plus the same cartography but with altitude colouring to emphasize the topography is also used in Gizi Map’s geographical edition of this title, also available folded or flat.



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