Himalayan Cats (Complete Pet Owner's Manuals)

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These handsome cats are noted for having extremely good natures, as well as for their handsome, thick and glossy coats. Here is advice on purchase, feeding, health care, and keeping a happy Himalayan. Paperback / 96 Pages / 6 1/2 x 7 7/8 / 1996

Customer Reviews:

Good if you have never owned a cat before.......2005-03-19

The book was well written. Chapters are informative for general information on keeping and caring for cats. however, the book was so general that i think they had a word document formated so all they had to do was insert the word Himalayan before the word cat throughout the book.

the only specifics in this book related to Himalayans is the pedigree origination, and only in very simple terms, and grooming long haired cats and is generally applicable to any long hair cat.

however, the book is loaded with really pretty color pictures of a diverse assortment of Himalayans.

If you want a picture book with Himalayan cat pics and general cat information this is the book for you.

If you are a breeder or looking to show Himies definitley look elsewhere, or you will be frustated that you spent the time and money on this book.

Simple & Straight forward.......2003-10-31

I recently bought a flame point breeder/show quality himalayan kitten and was very interested in what the book had to say.

The book is very informative and straight forward in telling the origins of how himmies came about, how to care, treat, nurse the cats.

It covers kittens behaviours, sexual behaviour, guides you in how to choose a breeder and questions to ask, how to breed and show your himmy so all in all, it's a pretty informative manual with glossy pics of some beautiful himmies and regular black/white illustrations.

You won't be disappointed!

A Terrific Book!.......2002-02-17

I really enjoyed this book -- it's well written and helpful for both new and experienced cat lovers. I've owned Himmies for many years and all of the advice is useful and accurate. Every chapter is packed with good information; I particularly liked the chapters on grooming, nutrition, and understanding cat behavior. And the price is certainly right compared to other breed books!

Useless for breeders/exhibitors /pet owners.......2001-12-24

This book is so generic it is hopelessly useless. Save the [amt] orcat food or grooming supplies-you're going to need them. Even the chapter on grooming is useless. Follow the bathing instructions in this book to get a matted cat at the end. A little advise here for free: Do not rub the fur! Oh Boy! The instructions for blow drying! Blow drying a Himalayan is an art in itself and these instructions are worse than useless, might as well air dry the cat (Don't of course). The advise on choosing a cat is even worse. More free advise: Don't choose one without checking out the current breed standards - NW Region Himalayan Show cat exhibitor

Himalayan Cats.......2001-05-20

I purchased this book because I bought a Himalayan kitten. I have to wait one more week before she's able to leave her mother. The book was very helpful by telling me what I should and shouldn't do with a new kitten. The book gave alot of information about how to care for the cat thoughtout her whole life, not just another kitten book. I will not be selling it because I think I will be looking for it though out the years. It also had diffirent chapters explain what to do about breeding, grooming, and other things I needed to know. It is also written very clearly and easy to read. I was very happy with the book.

Guide to Owning a Himalayan Cat: Feeding, Grooming Exhibition, Temperament, Health (Guide to Owning)

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Excellent
Chock Full of Information, but Still Lacking Details.

Guide to Owning a Himalayan Cat: Feeding, Grooming Exhibition, Temperament, Health (Guide to Owning)
Coleman McDonald
Manufacturer: TFH Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Animal Care & Pets | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
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ASIN: 0793821703

Customer Reviews:

Excellent.......2002-01-24

everything you need to know is here.
a lot of love for your cats, and this book, and you're all set.

Chock Full of Information, but Still Lacking Details........2000-12-30

Though this book proved to be helpful when we first bought our new crean point, what struck me is that it doesn't discuss most of the details of cat owning nor does it really give detailed descriptions of illness. We had never had a cat before. How would we know if the darned thing is sick when we bring it home? This book was supposed to help with that, but it only skims illnesses in kittens and cats and spends most of the time discussing showing your new Himalayan. Anyone reading this would be reading it for help on training, diet suggestions and just basic "Cats for Dummies" sort of stuff. While it does offer excellent photos of rare cats and features extra glossy pages making it fun to flip through, it needs more of a point. So Himalayans throw up when they eat grass, any cat will. tell me something I wouldn't know that is unique to long haired or Himalayan cats and kittens, like the watery eyes and constant infections. How to deal with fleas and ticks and how to tell worms would have been nice if they were just doing a a generalized book, but in most aspects you know nothing more on completing this than you did before. It will probably confuse you and make you wonder "Why did they even bother?"

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All About Himalayan Cats
Joan M. Brearley
Manufacturer: Tfh Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0876667566

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Just right

Himalayan Cat (Popular Cat Library)
Coleman McDonald
Manufacturer: Chelsea House Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Library Binding

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ASIN: 0791054632

Customer Reviews:

Just right.......2007-01-09

This book really helps with the special needs of a Himalayan kitty. Well worth the money.

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All About Himalayan Cats
Joan McDonald Brearley
Manufacturer: T.F.H. Publs.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000NQI53U

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Colorpoint Longhair & Himalayan Cats

Manufacturer: Crown Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000H6HVJ0

Colourpoint longhair and Himalayan cats: Genetics, breeding and care of these and other pedigree cats

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Colourpoint longhair and Himalayan cats: Genetics, breeding and care of these and other pedigree cats
S. M Manton
Manufacturer: Allen & Unwin
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: 0046360085

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Himalayan Cats (Cats Set IV)
Nancy Furstinger
Manufacturer: Checkerboard Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Library Binding

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Himalayan Cats 2008 Square Wall Calendar

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Himalayan Cats 2008 Square Wall Calendar
BrownTrout Publishers
Manufacturer: BrownTrout Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Calendar

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ASIN: 1421621673
Release Date: 2007-03-01

The Himalayan Laundry Basket: Joie Stories

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The Himalayan Laundry Basket: Joie Stories
Gabriel Samara
Manufacturer: iUniverse
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0595296327

Book Description

Imagine Thomas Edison as a cat--in your home. What havoc would that incredibly creative, intensely practical intelligence wreak upon his environment, always trying out new ideas, striving to better his last effort?

Edison used his mind for profit. My cat, Joie--French for "joy"--uses his for fun. Both are recognized as innovators in their fields, demonstrating the power of creative thinking and persistence to achieve original, truly impressive, results.

A collection of "Joie Stories," The Himalayan Laundry Basket relates Joie's adventures as a kitten in such diverse environments as closets, recycling piles, and the vet clinic, and then progresses through five years of unbelievably creative mayhem. We watch him tear wallpaper off walls, swing on hanging lamps and pictures, and surf flattened cardboard boxes across conveniently smooth floors. The household's other cats also provide opportunities for fun, especially "Grampa Adanac," Nobel Peace Prize nominee (almost).

On the cover is Joie beside his rendition of the Himalayan peaks, sideways--even the laundry basket isn't safe when he's around!

The Himalayan Laundry Basket is for cat lovers of all ages to enjoy, and will also appeal to anyone with a slightly wacky sense of humor, on the prowl for a good laugh.

Book Description

Over 1,900 companies with over 8,000 marks, logos, and symbols divided equally among the old folk potters, studio potters, dinnerware manufacturers, distributors, and decoratorsfill this massive hardbound encyclopedia. No values. REVIEW: This thick hardcover book is packed with text and illustrations, the sheer measure of which admittedly took the author nearly a quarter century to research and compile. The book is an indispensable aid for properly identifying pottery, porcelain, and clay pieces. The various manufacturer listings contain paragraphs outlining the history of each company as well as interesting "insider" information. Both the novice and veteran collector can ID their merchandise quickly and easily.

Customer Reviews:

Book on U.S. Marks.......2007-06-14

This book is about U.S. marks.

.... So, if you need a piece of U.S.A pottery identified, then this book probably has the mark. (Please note that this book is not about finding markings of European pieces. As stated on the cover, this book is strictly about U.S. marks).

Vast collection of pottery marks.......2006-11-27

This book is prodigious in scope: the pottery marks (with huge varieties within each company) and historical information are both invaluable and interesting. However, the indexing is weak, which leads one to thumbing through pages trying to find an elusive mark. This is such a well-researched, vast collection of marks, however, that laborious searches are rewarded.

A Very informative book........2006-01-30

This book is jam packed with pottery marks, a great value for the price. I had no idea that there were so many. It is extremely informative, giving a brief history, manufacture dates and much more information for each company listed. I would definately recommend this to anyone with an interest in collecting or selling pottery.

ExtensiveýBUT Not Easy to Use!.......2002-03-06

This book has a LOT of information! When you do find what you are trying to research there is extensive information about the company. HOWEVER, the book is not indexed well. The index is down right skimpy. When trying to look-up certain words or wording found in a mark there is no reference to these things in the index. So a tedious process of looking through each page many times insues.

I also would like more dates associated with the marks. I realize this would mean more research on the author's part but that would make the book more valuable to me if I could verify dates more readily. The current way the marks are identified is in paragraph form associating the illustrated mark with a number. Locating these numbers within the paragraphs is difficult and time consuming. It make the research tedious. Thus, this is NOT my first choice reference to go to when trying to identify a new mark.

I would like to see this book updated and improved by doing three things (PUBLISHERS are you listening?)-1) A more comprehensive index, 2) more research on the individual marks (dates associated with each), and typographicly improve the association between marks and comment text about the marks.

And So It Was Done.......2000-09-10

Years ago I hunted high and low for a book on American ceramic wares, a genre who's time I saw closing fast. It was suggested once that I write one. I am glad I didn't take the challenge as my work would surly have paled severely in contrast to this marvelous, all inclusive work. Lois Lehner gives the subject the depth, scope and respect it deserves. This is 'the book' on American marks on pottery and porcelain its authority is never questioned.

Pottery and Porcelain Marks: European, Oriental and U.S.A. in Chronological Order

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Needs better way to display marks

Pottery and Porcelain Marks: European, Oriental and U.S.A. in Chronological Order
E. G. Perrott
Manufacturer: Gemini Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0953063704

Customer Reviews:

Needs better way to display marks.......2007-06-05

Contains marks based on their period, somewhat hard to follow unless you know a lot about when your piece was made. I found Marks4Antiques easier to use. However, the Index is well organized, which helps find most marks by description.

Lehner's Encyclopedia of U.S, Marks on Pottery, Porcelain & Clay -

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Lehner's Encyclopedia of U.S, Marks on Pottery, Porcelain & Clay -
Lois Lehner -
Manufacturer: Colllectors Press -
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000P0WNP0

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Pottery and Porcelain of the U.S.
Edwin Atlee Barber
Manufacturer: Century House/Alf
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

General | Antiques & Collectibles | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0872820106

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Pottery and Porcelain Marks, European, Oriental and U. S. A. in Chronological Order
E. George Perrott
Manufacturer: Gemini
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000PH8LI6

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Pottery and Porcelain of the U.S.

Manufacturer: Century House/Alf
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 0686515226

Viscosity of porcelain bodies high in feldspar ([U.S.] Bureau of Standards. Technologic papers)

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Viscosity of porcelain bodies high in feldspar ([U.S.] Bureau of Standards. Technologic papers)
Albert Bleininger
Manufacturer: Govt. Print. Off
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

Pottery & Ceramics | Antiques & Collectibles | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
ASIN: B00088YV3G

Viscosity of porcelain bodies, ([U.S.] Bureau of Standards. Technologic papers)

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Viscosity of porcelain bodies, ([U.S.] Bureau of Standards. Technologic papers)
Albert Bleininger
Manufacturer: Govt. Print. Off
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B00088YU7S

Book Description

"Small mechanical or electronic musical movements with a large selection of tunes are now widely available for craft projects...39 music box projects with themes based on songs...constructed using purchased boxes, paint, glue, and decorative materials. Projects are categorized by level of ability and include elaborately decorated boxes, baskets, bowls, and even a musical gumball machine."--LJ. 128 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 10.

Customer Reviews:

It is a very good step-by-step explanitory book........1999-01-02

This book is a very good teacher for making music boxes, whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or expert. It talks about the peices used for music boxes and has easy step-by-step instructions. The book has photographs and drawings for each music box, and also alternate ideas for each box. I recommend this book even if you don't want to make one because of the interesting facts and pictures.

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Making Marvelous Music Boxes
Sharon Ganske
Manufacturer: Sterling/Chapelle
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000NQJYLW

Book Description

Pretty and practical, the baskets in this book come in a variety of decorative styles, from country-style woven baskets trimmed with roses, to bright and brassy Mexican varieties, to elegant cane baskets studded with tiny lights. Crafters find both the functional and the fanciful, from tiny storage baskets to a cushy dog bed. These ideal gifts, centerpieces, or accent baskets can be created in a single afternoon. 200 color photos show both step-by-step instructions and finished pieces.

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