1 comments about Herbal Horsekeeping.

1. All questions anwered, a totally new way to look after your horses' health as naturally as possible. A holistic approach, its been working for many people i know.

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1 comments about The Inheritance of Coat Color in Dogs,.

1. This is the book if you want to know why certain colors are inherited by dogs. The first part introduces basic genetics, the second part explains each gene, and the last part applies what has been mentioned to a specific breed and most of the Kennel Club recognized breeds are here.

3 comments about The Brussels Griffon: An Owner's Guideto aHappy Healthy Pet.

1. This book will do very little to help you understand the Brussels Griffon. There are only a few pages about Griffs. The rest is about any kind of dog, and Griffs are not like other dogs. They have many unusual traits. Save your money and buy a book that is really about Griffs. The only one I know of is Doone Raynham's.



2. I thought this book was a wonderful guide to the breed; the last 1/2 of the book consists of standard guidelines applicable to any breed. The first half has beautiful pictures of representatives of the breed and gives forth knowledge of their specific personalities. I especially love the dog on the cover of the book.



3. It's a nice book, well printed with good pictures. Has good basic info about the Griffons. I get dissapionted with the training section. This section is for general dogs, not special for the Griffons. I think if you want general info (you don't know anyhing)about this dog you can by the book, but if you look just how you train your Griffon or want very deep info, don't buy it.

1 comments about Tying Trout Flies.

1. I found this book to be clear and easy to understand for some of my first attempts at tying standard trout bugs. What else can I say.

3 comments about Feng Shui for You and Your Cat.

1. In searching for a good "layman's" book on Feng Shui, I came accross this gem. Many other books on the subject were a little too scientific for my needs. This is a great introduction for a beginner.

   I also happen to be an avid cat lover, and think the theme of this book is wonderful! The ideas conveyed in this book about a cat being the perfect "purrveyor" (pun intended) of balance and energy is extremely intriguing.

   Along with informative and insightful content, the pictures add a beautiful element. This is a new favorite book on my bookshelf, and I would definitely recommend it to any cat lover who is interested in learning about Feng Shui.




2. I quite enjoyed this book, even though some readers will be more familiar with Feng Shui than the writer assumes. It includes the basic fundamentals of Feng Shui with observation of your kitty for better attunement to the flow of energy. You don't even necessarily need to think of your cat as a "familiar" to find this book helpful. If you believe that your animals are better in tune to Earth's energy than you are, than you can definitely use this book for more insight into Feng Shui and your beloved cat!



3. They are the cats of the house! and it is all about their favorite places to be...even if it means on top of my head! The book was great to read, gave us great ideas, and made us purrrrrr at the pictures! I had never thought about the fact that the kitties like to be in certain places in the house (ie their kitty bed, their litter box, and where they eat), and this taught me something new about them!

4 comments about The Bichon Frise Today.

1. This book by Jackie Ransom was my favorite choice when looking for a book on Bichons. I first borrowed it, along with other books, from a local library. I liked it because it was the newest book that I found, and it also had many great pictures, including a section that shows how to bathe, comb out, and properly trim a Bichon. I also learned alot about breeding, and the birth process. The only thing in the book that I don't think that I agree with is on page 96. It starts out "Dogs do not understand words", and refers to using different tones of voice for praise and reprimanding. Overall though, the section on training was good, and also the chapter on health care and possible diseases was enlightening. Of all of the books I have seen, this one is my favorite by far. The biggest reason I purchased the book was the colored picture section on how to bathe, comb, and trim, with step-by-step instructions. It's a winner!!!!



2. Jackie Ransom is always a pleasure to read. She writes in a straightforward way, easy to follow and without any of those flowery phrases so beloved by some writers but which so often are meaningless. And this is certainly true of her latest book THE BICHON FRISE TODAY. Her chapter on the history of the breed will interest all lovers of the Barbichon group of breeds-the Maltese, Bolognese, Havenese, Coton du Tulear and Lowchen, as well as the Bichon. Another highlight of the book for me was the comparison of the British, American and FCI Standards, which is well laid out and helped by some very good drawings. In this chapter is also given the breed's first standard in French, which was published in 1935 as part of an article in a magazine called L`Eleveur and headed "Bichons, Maltais, Havanais et Cie". I found this fascinating. Explicit pictures also add greatly to the chapter on grooming and show presentation. Today the badly presented Bichon does not stand much success in the show ring so this should be invaluable to the beginner and also help those who are just missing that little expertise to get to the top. There is in addition a very full explanation of the various show systems and I particularly note that show training, obedience, agility and juniors are not forgotten. In this section I love the pictures of Am. Ch./OT Ch. Sea Star's Sandpiper UDX. NA in action. Apparently in his spare time he was also a licensed and working therapy dog, one of a very few allowed to work with paralysed and comatose patients. S there are a lot of roles for our Bichon to play, apart from the devoted pet and fun dog. Mrs Ransom covers all aspects of owning Bichons, including the thoughts that must go into breeding. She takes us carefully through the whelping and rearing of puppies, while there is also an important chapter on health care and hereditary diseases by vet Trevor Turner. Barbara Stubbs has contributed an interesting chapter on the Bichon in the US and then Mrs Ransom covers the show scene in Britain and other countries. There is also a valuable glossary of terms and list of abbreviations and a bibliography. The book is profusely illustrated with pictures of top winning and producing Bichons world-wide and in all is a publication which no Bichon lover anywhere will want to miss. Mrs Ransom, who introduced the breed to the British show ring and was the founder, first president and secretary of the Bichon Frisé Club of Great Britain, has done a great deal for her breed, and this book will I am sure be a prime focal point of her work.



3. Jackie Ransom is always a pleasure to read. She writes in a straightforward way, easy to follow and without any of those flowery phrases so beloved by some writers but which so often are meaningless. And this is certainly true of her latest book THE BICHON FRISE TODAY. Her chapter on the history of the breed will interest all lovers of the Barbichon group of breeds-the Maltese, Bolognese, Havenese, Coton du Tulear and Lowchen, as well as the Bichon. Another highlight of the book for me was the comparison of the British, American and FCI Standards, which is well laid out and helped by some very good drawings. In this chapter is also given the breed's first standard in French, which was published in 1935 as part of an article in a magazine called L`Eleveur and headed "Bichons, Maltais, Havanais et Cie". I found this fascinating. Explicit pictures also add greatly to the chapter on grooming and show presentation. Today the badly presented Bichon does not stand much success in the show ring so this should be invaluable to the beginner and also help those who are just missing that little expertise to get to the top. There is in addition a very full explanation of the various show systems and I particularly note that show training, obedience, agility and juniors are not forgotten. In this section I love the pictures of Am. Ch./OT Ch. Sea Star's Sandpiper UDX. NA in action. Apparently in his spare time he was also a licensed and working therapy dog, one of a very few allowed to work with paralysed and comatose patients. S there are a lot of roles for our Bichon to play, apart from the devoted pet and fun dog. Mrs Ransom covers all aspects of owning Bichons, including the thoughts that must go into breeding. She takes us carefully through the whelping and rearing of puppies, while there is also an important chapter on health care and hereditary diseases by vet Trevor Turner. Barbara Stubbs has contributed an interesting chapter on the Bichon in the US and then Mrs Ransom covers the show scene in Britain and other countries. There is also a valuable glossary of terms and list of abbreviations and a bibliography. The book is profusely illustrated with pictures of top winning and producing Bichons world-wide and in all is a publication which no Bichon lover anywhere will want to miss. Mrs Ransom, who introduced the breed to the British show ring and was the founder, first president and secretary of the Bichon Frisé Club of Great Britain, has done a great deal for her breed, and this book will I am sure be a prime focal point of her work.



4. Mrs Jackie Ransom's latest book `The Bichon Frisé Today' maintains her excellent standard of presentation which is to be found in all her previous titles. The current book is undoubtedly an essential for those who are new to the breed. It not only gives a short history of the origins of the breed it also gives advice on the choosing, rearing and training the first puppy and then talks the new owner through the facets of bathing, grooming, and eventually, showing their new acquisition. This is a must for all new comers; it also has a lot to interest those already in the breed. A well produced volume with a profusion of lovely photographs of past and present champions, which should be on all Bichon owners' bookshelves.

5 comments about Your Magickal Cat: Feline Magick, Lore, and Worship.

1. From ancient beginnings to modern day pets, cats are breed all their own. No other animal has such an amazing history as the cat. Gerina Dunwich does a wonderful job telling you all about the history of this magickal creature and how you can share the magick in your life with your cat. Highly recommended for those insterested in familiar magick work, or anyone who just wants to learn more about cats.



2. This is one of the older books that are out on cat magic, though not the first. However, it follows pretty much the standard formula-after all, there's really only so much you can dig up on one particular animal. It pretty much goes after the people who like the romanticized idea of the feline familiar, but doesn't really offer much in the way of practical material.
   
   The book is about 2/3 mythology, folklore and superstitions from various cultures. There's the prerequisite discussion on Egypt, Bast and Sekhmet, as well as the Inquisition-era feline familiar. About the only advantage is that it's all collected into one place.
   
   Dunwich does add some of her own original work throughout the book, mostly consisting of--suepeise, surprise--spells. Her chapter on familiars isn't particularly practical, though she does mention that not all pets a witch owns are familiars. The information is vague, and there's more material dedicated to naming the cat than is really necessary.
   
   The chapter on feline totems is also pretty basic, and this is one of the downfalls of the glut of 101 material--it skims over a bunch of topics without really going into any real depth. There's just not much to do beyond a few spells.
   
   Then there's the cat astrology section. Dunwich basically takes sun sign astrology and turns it into a kitty horoscope. There's nothing there that you couldn't figure out just by observing your cat for a while. (Kind of like using human zodiacs to try to tell someone something about themselves.)
   
   The research on the historical end was good, but the practical material left a lot to be desired. Get it if you need a quick reference to feline lore, but otherwise feel free to spend your money on toys for your cat instead.



3. I was planning on buying this book, but decided not to after reading a few reviews which revealed that the author had given away at least ten cats of her own, using the old "moving away" excuse. Anyone who can do that is obviously not a person who has a true affinity, care, or respect for cats - or any animal. True witches have a bond with animals - our brethren - and Dunwich obviously fails the test. I won't be reading this or any other of her books.



4. I question the fact that the author calls herself a lifelong cat lover, since, in the introduction, she readily admits to having given away more than ten felines in her household because she was moving across the country. This made me seriously doubt the integrity of the author, as any true cat lover would NEVER do such a thing. It made me wonder whether she saw them as living beings and members of the family, as my cats are to me, or just ornaments that can be cast aside if they become inconvenient. Perhaps I'm cynical, but the book just smacked of a means to make money for an author whose work is fairly pedestrian. In regards to the content, it covered such mundane matters as history, naming your cat and the like. If you want books written by apparently genuine cat lovers, I would suggest Patricia Telesco's book Cat Magic and Daisy Pepper's Spells For Cats. They cover pretty much the same content and seem to come from a place of genuine care and concern for our feline friends.



5. I have read a good number of books written by prolific author Gerina Dunwich and I can honestly say that "Your Magickal Cat" is definitely my favorite one out of the bunch! Like the author, I too am a Witch and a cat-lover, and I found this book to be truly inspiring, educational, and quite interesting. The chapter dedicated to the goddess Bast discusses how the cat was worshipped and protected as a sacred animal in ancient Egypt, and the astrological chapter on feline sun-signs is quite a fun read. There are also sections containing valuable information on metaphysical healing techniques for cats, interpreting cat symbols in dreams, cats as Witches' familiars, and so much more. This well-written and beautifully-illustrated book tastefully mixes history with folklore and spells, and even sprinkles in some charming cat poetry to tickle the fancy of any cat-lover. I highly recommend this book to all Pagans and non-Pagans alike who hold a special place in their hearts for the wondrous feline. I personally rate it 10 stars. Blessed be!

5 comments about Is Your Cat Crazy Solutions from the Casebook of a Cat Therapist.

1. A fellow cat-lover friend gave me this book about a year ago, and I just picked it up and read it recently. As background, we have three cats (just got our third one 10 days ago) and I have grown up with cats ever since I was a child. I love cats (even worked for a feline non-profit agency). I also have a psychology and social work background. I just say this to emphasize that I'm not a novice to cats, nor to behaviorism.
   
   I really liked this book. It was very well-written (easy to read, down-to-earth, conversational style) and explained a lot of cat behavior, including solutions for behavior owners found problematic.
   
   My cats don't have any behavior problems and I still read this cover-to-cover. I highly recommend this book.
   
   p.s. Another POV: My husband, also a cat-lover, but not nearly as avid as I, started reading this book. About half-way through, he lost interest, saying it was repetitive.



2. The author spends lots of time writing about details that are great for short stories, but not for "how to" books. Finally at the end of a chapter he'll give summary advice that is vague and really not helpful. For example: ...so make sure you litter box is in a place that doesn't upset the cat.... Duh.... If you are really bored and want to read details about dysfuncional cat owner and the guy who comes in and moves the feeding dish to make it all better, then this is THE BOOK for you!



3. My problem with "Is Your Cat Crazy" is that its a much thicker book than it needs to be. What information is there is good, but we get case after case of the same problems with the same solution. Probably 75% of the book is about litter box problems. There's one chapter devoted to the topic, and its a good chapter, but then virtually every other cat he encounters has litter box problems and he explains, again and again ad nauseum, what he did to solve them.
   
   Aside from litter boxes issues, his advice is this: don't use physical punishment of any kind, distract the cat from bad behavior by throwing a toy, and administer anti-anxiety medicine or sedatives until the cat improves. If your cat is using his/her litter box, I just saved you $10.



4. Had this book recommended to me when I inherited someone else's problem cat who refused to go in the box.

   This book explained how the kitty brain works! I was able to watch and observe my kitty, get inside her head, and give her a box she would go in!

   You must supply your own patience of course!




5. I am totally amazed by this book.
   every page is so full of useful information.
   I didn't expect the book to be this much useful.
   It's so easy to read, fun, and enjoyable.
   If only possible, I would give 5 million stars to this book.

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