Traces the history of the domestic cat, and shows and describes in detail a wide variety of new and traditional breeds, from American Curls to Turkish Angoras, discussing their origins, unique characteristics, behavior and temperament, care, and more.

This splendid celebration of the many breeds of domesticated cats and their intriguing histories will enthrall and delight cat fanciers of every persuasion. Full-color illustrations.

Recognizing the effects of her failing kidneys, Gloria voluntarily entered a hospital hoping to be treated and be back home the same day. Almost one year later, she returned home, but not before her entire life was turned upside down. Refusing to go to a nursing home, she returned home by stretcher: her mode of transportation for several months. With a constant flow of physical therapist and nurses, her caregivers listened carefully and were present for most sessions. Among the family members was a little child who also listened attentively to all instructions. See what happens to the woman who was once told she might never live alone, she might never walk again, she might never drive, and she might lose her life. And if she lived, shed live without legs. How does she come back from such negative results to high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, stress, anemia, and doctors eager to amputate her legs? What can she do to keep herself alive? Whenwhat daywould she be without the pain of bedsores, the pain of skin grafts, and the pain of needles? An angel is needed, and it comes in the form of a dancing machine.

L'ouvrage de référence pour choisir son chat parmi les quarante races. Plus de 300 photos des plus beaux chats du monde. Pour chaque chat : origine et histoire de la race, caractères généraux, couleurs, standard, tempérament...

L'ouvrage de référence pour choisir son chat parmi les quarante races existantes. Plus de 300 photos des plus beaux chats du monde. Pour chaque chat : origine et histoire de la race, caractères généraux, couleurs, standard, tempérament...

These stories demonstrate the compassion the graduates of the Victoria General Hospital School of Nursing in Halifax, Nova Scotia, had for their country and the impact they had on society as a whole, improving the "standard of patient care" and promoting nursing education, healthy lifestyles, and the family structure.