There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music & cats.
- Albert Schweitzer. Cats seem to go on the principle that
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Verity adores her cat Mabel & is desperately sad when she dies. Remembering her recent school lessons about the Ancient Egyptians Verity decides to mummify Mabel & keep her hidden. Verity's dad & grandparents can't bear to talk about death having lost Verity's mum several years ago
- but when they eventually discover what Verity has done the whole family realises it's time to talk. A superb handling of bereavement in Jacqueline Wilson's uniquely accessible & enjoyable style for younger readers.
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Start Reading is a new series of highly enjoyable books for beginning readers at KS1. They have been carefully graded to correspond to the Book Bands now widely used in schools. This enables readers to be sure that they choose books that match their own ability. There is very careful & gentle graduation from Band to B&. The books can be shared with an adult or read independently. They promote the enjoyment of reading through reading real satisfying stories with a beginning a middle & an end. This is a series of 4 books at band 3 of the Start Reading programme. Pips Pets is about Pip & his pets- Coco the cat Digby the Dog Sid & the snake & the perfect pet. ...

Cat O Nine Tales" is the sixth collection of irresistible short stories from the master storyteller illustrated by the internationally acclaimed artist Ronald Searle creator of " Molesworth". These twelve yarns are so satisfying because they are ingeniously plotted include richly drawn characters & have deliciously unexpected conclusions. They feature the mad the bad & the dangerous to know as well as some more poignant & telling characters. Many of these stories came to Archer while he was incarcerated for two years in five different prisons & so they have a prison theme. Others were inspired since he was released but all in all they confirm his position as one of the best storytellers alive today. Stylish witty & constantly entertaining.. . Jeffrey Archer has a natural aptitude for short stories.
- " The Times"."
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Following the award-winning The Diamond of Drury Lane" here we present the sea-faring volume from our famous feisty heroine Cat Royal... Cat O' Nine Tails. Cat becomes an unlikely recruit for the British Navy takes passage to America & navigates her way through a fiendish plot to do away with Lord Francis heir to a dukedom. From the grand Assembly Rooms of Bath to the wilds of a new frontier Cat finds she is for once quite out of her depth. All aboard Cat's going abroad." ...

' Big Daddy' Pollitt the richest cotton planter in the Mississippi Delta is about to celebrate his sixty-fifth birthday. His two sons have returned home for the occasion: Gooper his wife & children Brick an ageing football hero who has turned to drink & his feisty wife Maggie. As the hot summer evening unfolds the veneer of happy family life & Southern gentility gradually slips away as unpleasant truths emerge & greed lies jealousy & suppressed sexuality threaten to reach boiling point. Made into a film starring Elizabeth Taylor & Paul Newman Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" is a masterly portrayal of family tensions & individuals trapped in prisons of their own making." ...

The classic bestseller--expanded & updated For years many veterinary treatments for cats were based on research conducted with dogs because it was wrongly assumed that cats were very similar. Recently there have been giant strides in feline veterinary research. This classic reference is fully updated & revised to reflect these advances & gives you the most up-to-date guidance on cat health & cat care. It
Includes::* An index of signs & symptoms to help you find information fast* Clearly written step-by-step directions for handling common feline ailments & problems* Hundreds of photos drawings & tables that illustrate what to look for & how to provide the best care for your cats* All new anatomical drawings & diagrams* New information on genetics geriatrics drug sensitivities raw diets arthritis medications dental disease & more* Information on supplements nutraceuticals & holistic treatments that have proven beneficial* Interesting findings on cat behavior Whether you have a kitten or a senior cat this resource helps you quickly identify potential problems take proper steps in emergency situations better understand diagnoses & treatment options & communicate more effectively with your veterinarian. This is the hands-on reference youll trust again & again.
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This unique book offers precise detailed observations of the behaviour of cats at play & explains in everyday language how to interpret their meaning. With clear descriptions & colour photographs throughout this is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand more about their cat. ...

Cats are without question our favourite pets. Over the thousands of years that they have been domestic pets a very real understanding has evolved between them & their human counterparts. Written by the country's leading veterinary journalist & cat expert this book is a comprehensive guide to forging a more meaningful bond with your pet to make life happier for both of you. The book explains how cats function as cats
- what they like what they dislike how they behave
- & uses that knowledge to help you build a real relationship with your pet on a day-to-day basis. When problems occur you will learn why they exist & what you can do to solve them. By finding out more about your cat you will appreciate it even more not only for its natural behaviour & abilities but for the fact that it can share its life with us in such a smooth & rewarding manner.

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Theres a lot going on in Pickax these days
- a new film club has been founded showing old films from the early days of cinema;
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