Dusty Rainbolt

Cats are notorious for being unable to make up their minds. And the phantom felines in Ghost Cats 2: More Afterlife Encounters with Feline Spirits prove that, whether or not they have a heartbeat, cats are always on the wrong side of the door-even the Pearly Gates. Award-winning journalist Dusty Rainbolt has assembled a collection of eyewitness accounts that provide haunting yet entertaining hints about our pets' afterlife destiny-as well as our own. Rainbolt's narratives of things-that-headbump-in-the-night will have you laughing and crying. You'll feel comfort as well as the occasional chill creep up your spine as you enjoy chapters on: GUARDIAN ANGELS who stand as dedicated protectors of their chosen humansFELINE HARBINGERS warning of impending tragedyJoyful but often brief appearances in FAMILY REUNIONSMANY HAPPY RETURNS that highlights reincarnation homecomingsAnd mystified homeowners scratching their heads because that's NOT MY GHOST CATAccording to her answering machine Dusty Rainbolt, is an award-winning cat behavior author, veterinary journalist, feline behavior consultant and Fear Free Certified Professional. She has authored thousands of articles and columns, and 14 nonfiction books and novels including the widely acclaimed Kittens for Dummies. She's a past president of the Cat Writers' Association, three-time recipient of the Friskies Writer of the Year Award. Her books, columns and articles have been honored with more than 65 writing awards. In 2008 Rainbolt's first volume about feline phantoms Ghost Cats: Human Encounters with Feline Spirits was awarded the coveted Muse Medallion for Excellence from the Cat Writers' Association. The Muse is the prestigious organization's version of the Pulitzer Prize.Ghost Cats 2 is the perfect read (or gift) for anyone who loves cats or struggles with the death of a pet, and for anyone who wants to curl up with tales of transcendental tabbies. Order copies of this family-friendly book for yourself or loved ones who have had to say goodbye to their furry friend.

Who can resist the charm of a kitten, those energetic, curious creatures whose cuteness factors fall somewhere between adorable and irresistible? But as animal shelters across the country can attest, those enchanting balls of fluff quickly mature into full-grown cats with their own requirements for healthy, happy lives. Kittens For Dummies is your source for understanding what you can expect if you decide to welcome a high energy and high maintenance four-legged friend into your home. You'll not only figure out if you're ready to fit a kitty into your lifestyle, but also how to go about Adopting or buying the right kitten for youMaking sure your home is kitten-proofIntroducing your new pet to children and other petsPreventing and treating feline illnessesDealing with behavioral issuesRescuing an orphaned kitten Books abound about kitten care. Unlike many of them?those that seem to require a veterinary medicine degree to figure out?Kittens For Dummies explains everything in plain, everyday English. And like the subject itself, this handy reference is full of fun. In entertaining, informative language, the friendly guide gives you the real deal on Doling out plenty of love, attention, and patienceDeciding whether kitty will be allowed to explore the outdoorsMaking your kitten comfy with the right supplies and accessoriesKnowing how often to ring the dinner bellRecognizing emergencies that call for quick trips to the veterinarianLocating qualified caretakers when you travelNurturing kitty into adulthood Before you take the giant leap into kitten ownership?a wonderful and sometimes chaotic world?check out the expert advice in a resource that's bound to become as constant a companion as your purr-fect pet. P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you?re probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Kittens For Dummies (9780764541506). The book you see here shouldn?t be considered a new or updated product. But if you?re in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We?re always writing about new topics!

Chandra was having a bad day anyway, but then that cat..."Starts with a galactic Ma Bell and the equivalent of the Wichita Lineman on the run from thugs demanding an object Chandra's never even heard of, then throw in space pirates who steal party supplies, a cat who's even more a law unto himself than most felines, and oddball planets where the inhabitants have deified Fifties TV sitcom characters or the drunks in the gutter at night are lawyers in court by day. It all adds to make All the Marbles a highly entertaining ride." - Lee Killough, author of Wilding Nights"If you've missed Douglas Adams, you'll laugh with relief when you read All the Marbles." - Selina Rosen, author of Queen of Denial and Recycled"Rainbolt taps into the heart of science fiction; all that can be imagined is possible. All the Marbles is fast-paced, outrageous, and of a cosmic scale. Rainbolt will take you on a trip far from home, a trip well worth taking." - Gary Moreau, author of Almost Human"Crossing screwball comedy with space opera, Dusty Rainbolt's All The Marbles is a fast, funny take on far-future shenanigans and some eternal verities, like corporate monopolies and human idiocy. Readers will love this wild space chase after a mysteriously valuable object through galaxies far, far away with spunky heroine Chandra Solomon, a large cast of oddballs along for the ride, and Ivan the topdog cat." - Carole Nelson Douglas, author of Cat in a Neon Nightmare