This is a book that has lovely cat photography, and it also has a lot of interesting and useful information.
Part One, "The Development of the Cat", is about the evolution, history, and "The Worldwide Spread of Cats", which is a fascinating chapter, showing how they were exported from Egypt to the Roman world, and beyond.
Part Two: "The Breeds of the World", with photos, history, and color patterns of a myriad of common and rare felines.

Part Three: "Physiology and Behavior", with an excellent skeletal diagram, and descriptons of everything from the digestive system to the fur, a cat's senses, mating and reproduction, kittenhood, and more.
Four: "Care of the Cat"; from choosing a cat, preparing the home for its arrival, feeding, care and training, grooming, and more.
Five: "Health". Accidents and first aid, symptoms of illness, diseases, parasites, and more.
Part Six is about showing your cat, and what it takes to enter a show.

With a good layout, and extensively illustrated in color, it is well written by Angela Sayer, who is a breeder and judge of cats, and freelancer Howard Loxton. They both have much knowledge on this subject, and with the exception of a typo on page 149 (reversed captions on photos), have given those of us who love and respect our four pawed friends a winner with this volume.

I have been to the local bookstore twice just to get a look into this book. The pictures are just amazing and often captured the moment. For first-time catowner, more experienced owner or just catlovers this book gives you much of the information you need. Again the pictures are the best part of the book.

It is unfortunate that this book went out of print rather than into update. For overall general cat information and care I have yet to see a better guide. Of exceptional value is the color coded chart of symptoms and illnesses that help you pinpoit an ailment and the importance of a particular syptom to diagnosis.

The book covers general information on breeds and living with your feline friend, body systems and how they work, illnesses and treatments, breeding and geriatics. Written for a lay audience, the book provides enough information to help without overwhelming the reader with detail and medical jargon.

A.Sayer, if you are out there, come back and update this guide and give us a new edition.

One of the best instructional/reference books written for young horse riders (ages 8-16), this book features over 200 pages of detailed text, illustrations, photos and diagrams on a wide variety of riding fundamentals as well as intermediate and advanced skill applications.

This is quite a nice book. It manages to cover a wide range of horse activities while still being less than 100 pages. It has a lot of great pictures with a little writing so it's great for the younger set. This books is informative and fun.

The author provides an introduction on the history of the domestic cat, and then proceeds to discuss the different breeds in the chapters: Persian or Longhaired; Other Longhaired; Unusual & Semi-longhaired; Shorthaired; Foreign Breeds; Oriental and Siamese; and Pet Cats. All the major pedigree breeds are identified and described with a short history of the breed, to help the prospective owner to decide which variety to choose, as well as the most important points to look out for. The magnificent color photographs capture the full spectrum of the beauty of cats, from the cuteness of the playful kitten to the splendor of champion show winners. It is a delightful read and a valuable reference source to the different breeds of cats. Highly recommended to all people owned by cats.