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Janet Roper (Minneapolis, USA)
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I couldn't put it down!, November 8, 2009
What a great book! I love Rita Mae Brown's casual writing style. She really has a grasp of what everyday folk speak and act like, even in situations that aren't everyday. This is a great mystery, fun and exciting! This mystery has it all: money, gambling, betrayal, drugs, and of course, intriguing murders. It all starts at the racetrack where Harry and her friends are in attendance. A murder occurs, then another, and Mrs. Murphy and Tee Tucker just can't keep their noses out of it! They employ the help of Pewter, another cat, and even a racehorse Orion.
As an animal communicator, I always say that we ought to listen to the animals. And in this case, that's absolutely vital. While the humans try to solve this mystery, Mrs. Murphy and her animal friends are hot on the trail, solving it right along with them. The book's main showdown happens--where else?--at the local church. Harry knows who the killer is and goes to warn the sheriff, but her emotions get the better of her and she publicly accuses the killer. In all the drama and commotion, it's hard to say if they'll all get out of there alive!
I don't want to spoil the mystery, but this one is definitely a page-turner. Very funny, short chapters, an overall easy read!
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Catwatching
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by Desmond Morris
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For cat lovers, November 1, 2009
"Catwatching," by Desmond Morris is a great book for all cat lovers. In short, Morris writes about all of those fascinating and sometimes odd things that cats so often do, and everything you would ever want to know about cats. At a glance, here are some of the topics: why cats purr, why they rub against your legs, why they hiss, why they mark their territory, and many more. Morris goes over all of the quirks that cats have, making those of us who own cats smile and chuckle. It is a quick read with short chapters, making a very entertaining read for all who own or would like to own cats. The index makes it easy to find what you're looking for, if you're using this book as a quick reference, because of the straight-to-the-point titles and organization of the book. It's a great book to pick up if you've just adopted a cat or if you're thinking about it adopting one.
Morris also is the author of books about dogs and horses. These both share the same good qualities! I recommend all three!
Harmony,
Janet Roper
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Eye-opening and informative!, October 25, 2009
Catherine O'Driscoll writes, "According to Dr. Dodds, the vaccines we give to our dogs in the belief that we are protecting them, could in fact be damaging them by causing their own bodies to self-destruct." This statement sums up very well othe main message of O'Driscoll's book "Shock to the System: The facts about animal vaccination, pet food and how to keep your pets healthy." It is a well-known fact now that vaccines can have a nasty effect on humans, and now our beloved pets, including autoimmune diseases (diseases where the immune system attacks the body; like leukaemia. And according to Dr. Dodds, autoimmune disease could be brought on by any of the following: a virus, vaccine, sex hormones, or stress. Vaccines can also cause allergic reactions, even paralysis. Shocked at all of her findings, which were triggered by the loss of two of her own dogs shortly after vaccinations, O'Driscoll and her ex-husband set out to find out why veterinarians would continue to promote annual shots that were potentially harmful--even deadly--to the animals.
Shortly thereafter, they founded the Canine Health Concern, an organization that would be responsible for checking out the causes of good and bad health of dogs. Their feeling was that if the research were done by dog lovers instead of doctors (who O'Driscoll says are educated in a system that relies on commerce for funding), the results would be much more accurate.
Shock to the System is a detailed account of their findings, focusing on vaccines, what the vaccines are immunizing dogs against, and even a chapter on food. This book is very compelling and informative. It was an eye-opener, truly! The statistics were shocking and compelling. One of the best things about this book is the research that went into it. Also the fact that it was written by a British woman--as an American, it's good to see that the quest to keep our pets safe and healthy is a universal one.
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Charlotte's Web
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by Garth Williams
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An influential novel, October 18, 2009
E.B. White's classic novel was always one of my favorite books growing up. And today it remains one of my all-time favorites! I still can identify with Wilbur the charismatic pig, since I have been privileged enough to have many spiders as roommates. This book is probably especially meaningful to me, as an animal communicator, because it involves so many different animals trying to live and survive together on the farm.
This is a wonderful book for young children, growing up, because it teaches them about their own self-worth in a busy world. It also teaches us about the value of lives, how short they can be, and how much we can make of them. Charlotte saves Wilbur by spinning words in her webs, using her short life to benefit his life and the lives of others.
Harmony,
Janet Roper
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Jam-packed with facts, a downer, October 11, 2009
Before writing this review, I took a look at what some of the other reviewers have said. It seems that this book has gotten mixed reviews. My review is not overly positive or overly negative. Starting off with what I like, I am impressed by the wealth of knowledge that is kept inside this book. There are a lot of facts about animals that I did not know, and also some that I did. I also like that he covers so many animals, and that each chapter is easy to handle--not too short, not too long.
There is really only one thing that I don't like about it: It's depressing and has a dark tone to it. Instead of simply giving a lot of interesting information on the animals, Masson dwells on the darker aspects of the species, for instance animals that are going extinct. The entire chapter on the Bison was riddled with their horrible history in North America, how there was one remaining herd in Yellowstone of only a few hundred animals in the late 1800s and the early 1900s. He dwells on these bad things, completely ignoring how the Bison has flourished since then because of conservation efforts.
I think this is a great book for facts on animals if you can get past the dark tones of Masson's writing. It really does have a lot of interesting facts on 100 animals.
Harmony,
Janet Roper
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Always Keep a Copy Close at Hand, October 4, 2009
This is one of those books that I always keep close at hand. As an animal communicator, this book is invaluable to me. I wish that I owned two copies, so that I could have one at home next to my computer and one for the road. I love the way the book is organized, first by the basics of animal totems, and then by animals and different landscapes. I know that when an animal comes to me, I can open up "Animal-Speak" and find exactly what I am looking for. When I do my annual animal of the month forecast for my website, Talk2theAnimals, I always use this book to find the symbolism in each animal. That animal is a guide for me for an entire month, and "Animal-Speak" is likewise a guide for me.
Ted Andrews' book "Animal-Speak" is a marvelous reference tool to keep on hand when you are studying animals or working with animals. This book and Ted Andrews' other books (like "Animal-Wise Tarot") have been extremely beneficial to me in learning more about animals and how they help me in my everyday life. If you're interested in animals and want to learn more about they mean and symbolize, then this is a great book for you. A fascinating read all around, and a book I'll cherish forever!
Harmony,
Janet Roper
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5 out of 5 purrs!, September 27, 2009
Got pets? Cats and dogs? Then you'll find Dr. Pitcairn's New Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats a must for your library. It's quite a big book, a paperback with 464 pages. Originally published 20 years ago, it has sold over 400,000 copies. What does that tell you? That people love it and it actually works for your pets!
Prevention is the key to having a happy and healthy pet. Dr. Pitcairn's book provides succinct, easy to follow, and easy to understand information about natural care for dogs and cats.
The book is divided into two parts, with the first part covering natural health for pets. In this section, you will find information on exercise, diet, home-made recipes, how to care for a sick animal, choosing a healthy animal, creating a healthy environment for your pet, coping with the death of a pet, and alternative and holistic modalities for pets.
The second section of the book is a quick reference section for diseases, and even has a section for handling emergencies and giving first aid. This is great for those moments when you don't have time to spend time paging through books--when you need information immediately.
As a person who owns several cats and dogs, this is an invaluable reference to have on hand, and I highly recommend it. As far as the home-made pet food cat recipes, my 17 year old cat Mitzie gives them 5 out of 5 purrs!
Harmony,
Janet Roper
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One of my favorites!, September 19, 2009
"8 State Hurricane Kate" is a story of adventure, of love, of putting your heart and soul into one individual; a story of dying, of life, of hope, of fear, and of joy. Jenny Pavlovic touched my heart with her beautiful narrative and I'm certain she'll touch yours as well. I'll warn you now that you'll want to keep a handkerchief or a box of tissues close at hand, because you're going to need them!
One of the most heart-warming parts of the book is when Kate discovers snow for the first time. It's something brand new to her, since she lived in Louisiana for most of her life. Though she suffers and goes through so much, Kate has so much spirit. Her life after Jenny rescues her is not long, but the important thing is that she is loved ever so much. This is an awe-inspiring book and I highly recommend it to any animal lover, but more importantly to ANY human being.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
A Spectacular Read!, September 13, 2009
For the past few weeks, I have been reading "Choosing to Be: Lessons in Living from a Feline Zen Master," by Kat Tansey. It is such a great book. This novel is about Kat's struggles with chronic fatigue and depression, and how she learns to use meditation to cope and eventually heal herself. She learns a lot by studying meditation under a few different teachers, finally deciding upon a husband and wife team, but she learns most from her cat Poohbear. Poohbear is a Maine Coon with a lot of wisdom to share. Under Poohbear's instruction, she decides to bring another cat into their loft in California: a Maine Coon kitten, whom she names Catzenbear. If you look at the name, you can see the words cat, zen, and bear (an homage to Poohbear). Most of the novel is focused on how Kat uses meditation to cope with what is going on in her life, but this is a journey filled with drama, action, and a little comedy too. Poohbear's dry humor is enough to get anyone to chuckle a little. Reading this book even made me calmer, so that I was compelled to read especially when I was feeling a little agitated or anxious.
"Choosing to Be" is definitely a book that one could sit and read in an afternoon, but with wonderful books like this, it is sometimes nice just to savor it and take time to really read every word. Tansey's wonderful and engaging narrative is held together by meaningful quotes by various people and lovely black and white photographs of the cats. I highly recommend this book.
Harmony,
Janet Roper
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
How to Talk to Anyone about Anything AND Feel at Ease!, December 17, 2008
Jill Spiegel's How To Talk To Anyone About Anything!
Jill Spiegel's confident and bubbly personality comes through as she shares her tips and secrets on connecting with people. When finished with the book, you are left with the feeling that you too, no matter how shy you may be, can easily learn to comfortably engage with people.
The book is written in a straightforward and easy to follow format. The intent of each chapter is clearly stated, and is followed by steps and examples which guide you in implementing that particular point.
Topics covered include how to start a conversation, how to build a conversation, ways to maintain connections and conversation savers.
I highly recommend this book for anyone wanting to learn more about connecting with people!
Harmony,
Janet
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(Minneapolis, USA)
