This is the story of a rebellious girl from British Columbia who travelled the world in pursuit of her calling only to find her true inspiration in the Canadian landscape she’d left behind. Both a prolific painter and an accomplished writer, Carr was more comfortable in the raw wilderness than in the tea rooms of London, and more at home with her unique pets than with the people around her. Despite numerous setbacks and disappointments, she persevered to become the West Coast’s most celebrated artist—and a Canadian icon. Her story is a testament to individuality and an inspiration to all.
A “fun, fanciful, and even informative” history of felines as revealed by a very learned tabby with a knack for hunting down facts (People). Since the dawn of civilization, felines have prowled alongside mankind as they expanded their territory and spread the myth of human greatness. And today, cats are peddled on social media as silly creatures here to amuse humans with their antics. But this is an absurd, self-centered fantasy. The true history of felines is one of heroism, love, tragedy, sacrifice, and gravitas. Not entirely convinced? Well, get ready, because Baba the Cat is here to set the record straight. Spanning almost every continent and thousands—yes, thousands—of years, Baba’s complex story of feline survival presents readers with a diverse cast of cats long forgotten: from her prehistoric feline ancestors and the ancient Egyptian cat goddess Bastet to the daring mariners at the height of oceanic discovery, key intellectuals in the Enlightenment period, revered heroes from World Wars I and II, and the infamous American tabbies. Baba, a talented model in addition to a scholar, goes beyond surface-level scratches, pairing her freshly unearthed research with a series of stunning costume portraits to bring history to life. A paws-on journey through the feline hall of fame, with in-depth research and four-legged testaments that will make you rethink who defines history, A Cat’s Tale is a one-of-a-kind chronicle that introduces readers to the illustrious ancestors of their closest companions and shows, once and for all, that cats know exactly what they’re doing. “Almost certainly the most unique cat history book ever published.” —Smithsonian Magazine
Squeekie is back in his second book, looking for adventure - he's ready to face magical worlds, zombies, break-ins, doppelgangers, bacon, and more! These eighteen stories were written by some of Squeekie's best friends as part of a contest held by Cupboard Maker Books.
Leena gripped the edge of her cloak. A ragged breath escaped her lips in a translucent stream of fog. Home. I must get home... When a terrible illness forces Leena Idee from her beloved mountain home, the young woman is left convinced that she will never be happy in any other town. Not even in her dreams could she have imagined what she was to find in the city of Granduir and the home of Mr. Raven. Dozens of new and unexpected acquaintances await her, including one who wishes to remain anonymous. When someone begins slipping unsigned letters beneath her door, Leena is at a loss to determine which of her new friends could be responsible. She soon learns that there is much more to Mr. Raven's manor than meets the eye. Perhaps even the hope of a new life, or a new love.
Ever since she took her first job - which paid in free leg warmers - the working life of Cat Harvey has been a bit unusual. Now that she gets up at 3.45 a.m. to entertain Scotland as half of the biggest breakfast radio show in the UK outside London, things have only gotten stranger. Now a typical day can involve asking the First Minister on Real Radio how he feels about Speedos, risking safety (and dignity) on an inflatable assault course or trying to sneak the word 'munchkin' into a primetime BBC sports programme. And this year there's panto at the Pavilion and an eighteen hour day to look forward to in December. In The Cat's Whispers, Cat Harvey chronicles her fascinating and hilarious life on and off the air, while popstars have water-fights or primp and preen all around, diet and gym commitments fall time and again by the wayside, and pink pyjamas are worn out to dinner (complemented, of course, by pink diamante sandals, and a pink waist-length wig). As Cat says, 'On radio, I am a perfect size ten and all my tops tuck in.' Well, here - as the stories of listeners reduce her to tears of laughter or her mother tells her off for saying a bad word on the radio - Cat is sometimes dishevelled, sometimes self-deprecating, but always herself.
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