The New Encyclopedia of the Cat (hardcover)

■ CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER ONE: THE CAT FAMILY
-Ancestors of the Cat
-Big Cats Worldwide
-Small Cats in the Americas
-Small Cats in Africa and Eurasia
-Closest Relations
-From Wildcat to Domestic Cat

CHAPTER TWO: CATS AND MAN
-The Spread of the Cat
-Cat-venerating Religious
-Cats and Christianity
-Cat Magic and Superstitions
-Cat Folklore and Fairytales
-Cats in Children's Literature
-Cats in Literature
-Cats in Eastern Art
-Cats in Western Art
-Cats in Modern Art
-Cartoon Cats
-Cats in Entertainment
-Cat Ephemera
-Cat Collectables
-Working and Companion Cats

CHAPTER THREE: FELINE DESIGN
-The Skeleton
-Biofeedback and the Brain
-The Senses
-The Nervous System
-Muscles and Movement
-The Heart and Lungs
-Digestion and Excretion
-The Reproductive System
-The Skin and Coat
-Feline Genetics
-Tha Aging Cat

CHAPTER FOUR: FELINE BEHAVIOUR
-The Feline Mind
-Communication
-Social Behaviour
-Hunting and Play
-Courtship and Mating
-Mothers and Kittens

CHAPTER FIVE: DOMESTIC CAT BREEDS
-The History of Selective Breeding
-Coat Colours
-Coat Patterns
-Face Shape and Body Form
-Breed Profiles Explained
-Introduction to Shorthairs
-Introduction to Longhairs

CHAPTER SIX: CARING FOR YOUR CAT
-You and Your Cat
-Choosing a Cat
-A Life Indoors
-Indoor Problems
-A Life Outdoors
-Outdoor Problems
-Food for Life
-Balanced Nutrition
-Commercial and Home-made Foods
-Adjusting Food Intake
-Maintaining Good Health
-The Immune System
-The Changing Nature of Illness
-Signs of Ill Health
-Grooming
-Travelling and Training
-Behavioural Problems
-Caring for a Sick Cat
-First Aid

Glossary
Index
Acknowledgments