No matter how much we love our cats, they always remain slightly elusive characters. For all their furry feline cuteness, they retain a stubborn, independent streak that often leaves their owners baffled.

Now, find out everything you ever wanted to know about cats and their world. This delightful and easy-to-read compendium of cat facts, folklore, humor, and quotations offers insights into what it's like to be a cat. You'll find plenty of cat-inspired amusement:

o Notable cats in literature-from Hemingway to Shakespeare.

o Sure signs that Fizzy needs to shed a few pounds (Mice get caught in her gravitational pull).

o The difference between cats and dogs: "Dogs have owners. Cats have staff."

And plenty of practical advice and tips on a range of cat-care questions, including:

o When to call the vet

o What cats hate the most

o How to retrain a fussy eater

o How to make boarding bearable

o How to prevent Christmas "cat-astrophes"

This is essential reading for cat owners who want a deeper understanding of their feline friends.

Quite simply, this is the book your cat wants you to read.