Cat Behavior

Drawing on insights from across the social, behavioral, and natural sciences, Michelle Baddeley explores contexts in which behavior is driven by the herd. She analyzes the rational vs nonrational and cognitive vs emotional forces involved, and she investigates why herding only sometimes works out well. With new perspectives on followers, leaders, and the pros and cons of herd behavior, Baddeley shines vivid light on human behavior in the context of our ever-more-connected world.

We love our cats, but how can we show affection if kitty hides, hisses, and hates human hugs? Never fear, your cat loves you, too. Cats just want affection on kitty terms. Creating a cat-friendly home helps prevent health problems, reduces behavior issues, and improves the bond you share. Does My Cat Hate Me? packs prescriptive advice into a short how-to guide that explains why cats act hissy, what truly matters to cats, and how environmental enrichment improves our relationships with beloved cats.

A cautionary tale of brats, cats and a little bit of magic from much loved and best-selling author Malorie Blackman. Ellie is the rudest, most spoilt child her grandma has ever met and it's time that she learnt a lesson! So with a little bit of magic and some help from Jolly the cat, Grandma's...