Pets

What could be better than the presence of a fuzzy and faithful four-legged friend?

From their loyalty and devotion to their endearing capacity to face life, work and exercise with endless enthusiasm, dogs have been our steadfast companions for thousands of years. They may be wordless, but their ability to communicate with deeply expressive eyes, a wagging tail or a joyful bark brings out the very best in their humans – and it's no wonder they have inspired many a bon mot or wise insight over the decades. Packed full of wonderful quotes as well as fascinating snippets of information, this little book is the perfect gift for any dog-lover.

'If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and a man.' Mark Twain, Pudd’nhead Wilson, 1894.

'Like many other much-loved humans, they believed that they owned their dogs, instead of realizing that their dogs owned them.' Dodie Smith, The 101 Dalmatians, 1956.

'My dog is half pit-bull, half poodle. Not much of a watchdog, but a vicious gossip.' Craig Shoemaker.

The cat-tastic companion to Dogs Who Changed the World.

50 awe-inspiring stories of cats who have altered history, inspired art and literature, reunited lost lovers, saved lives, or just ruined everything. These inspiring, humorous, heart-breaking, or just plain weird stories reveal why cats have earned their place as our weirdest, most endearing companions, and how our fascination with them is age-old. Along the way you'll meet Félicette, the first moggy in space; Unsinkable Sam, a sea-faring feline; Tama, the railway cat who saved a community; and Snowball, the crime-solving cat.

Cats Who Changed the World celebrates the unique relationship we have with our feline best friends, from contemporary times to all throughout history.

Time spent with cats is never wasted. Comforting, cuddly, cute... What could be better than the presence of a fabulous feline fur-ball? As well as being totally adorable, cats are fiercely independent, curious and mischievous – and they make wonderful, low-maintenance companions.

Research has shown that a purring cat on your knee – or quite possibly lying across your computer keyboard! – is the perfect antidote to stress. It's no wonder these superior beings have inspired many a bon mot or wise insight over the decades. Packed full of wonderful quotes as well as fascinating snippets of information, this little book is the purr-fect gift for any cat lover.

'In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods. They have never forgotten this.' Terry Pratchett.

'Unlike a human smile, purring cannot be, as far as anyone knows, faked.' Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, The Nine Emotional Lives of Cats: A Journey Into the Feline Heart, 2002.

'Dogs come when they're called; cats take a message and get back to you later.' Mary Bly.

'Cats have it all – admiration, endless sleep, and company only when they want it.' Rod McKuen.

Does your cat seem stressed or out of sorts, depressed or lacking in energy? Is he or she suddenly behaving badly or getting spooked easily? It could be that your animal friend's chakras need balancing.

Just like with humans, chakras can have a huge impact on your cat's wellbeing, mentally, emotionally and physically. In this natural healing guide that blends animal health and wellbeing care, you will learn how to decode your cat's behavioral signs and identify the chakras that need attention. Not only will you become more in tune with your cat's emotional wellness, physicality and spirituality, but, like the ultimate cat whisperer, you will connect with them on a deeper level and unlock your own innate psychic, intuitive and healing gifts.

Does your dog seem stressed or out of sorts, depressed or lacking in energy? Is he or she suddenly behaving badly or getting spooked easily? It could be that your animal friend's chakras need balancing.

Just like with humans, chakras can have a huge impact on your dog's wellbeing, mentally, emotionally and physically - and in fact the different states are all entwined. In this natural healing guide that blends animal health and wellbeing care, you will learn how to decode your dog's behavioral signs and identify the chakras that need attention. Not only will you become more in tune with your dog's emotional wellness, physicality and spirituality, but like the ultimate dog whisperer, you will connect with them on a deeper level and unlock your own innate psychic, intuitive and healing gifts.

A range of step-by-step healing modalities, such as massage, color therapy and crystals, help address shyness, fear, nervousness, aggression, stress and other common conditions, support the healing of injuries or illnesses, and keep your beloved animal companion happy, healthy and waggingly content.

Explore an adorable collection of loyal canine companions in this beautifully designed gift book.

The Dog features over 50 wonderful species of the world's most popular pet - from the labradoodle to the dachshund, and the stylish Chihuahua to the cherished mongrel, all of our best-loved breeds are shown in all their glorious variety.

Beautiful photography is accompanied by expertly written text by dog expert Annette Conn, with practical advice, descriptions of key characteristics, and stories of the beautiful relationship between humans and dogs.

Explore a cute and comforting collection of adorable felines in this beautifully designed gift book.

The Cat features over 50 species from around the world, displaying the sheer variety, beauty and playfulness of our favorite companion. Gorgeous felines are brought to life with an innovative paper design, allowing you to press each illustration out of the page, transforming your book into a work of art.

Beautiful photography is accompanied by a lyrical and expertly written text by cat expert Jennifer Pulling, describing the key characteristics and quirks of these much-loved pets.