{"product_id":"the-hidden-language-of-cats-how-they-have-us-at-meow-hardcover","title":"The Hidden Language of Cats: How They Have Us at Meow - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSarah Brown\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescended from shy, solitary North African wild cats, domestic cats set up homes with devoted owners all over the world by learning how to talk to us. This book translates--in case you missed anything.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA renowned cat behavior scientist of over thirty years, Dr. Sarah Brown has been at the forefront of research in the field, discovering how cats use tail signals to interact with each other and their owners. Now, she reveals the previously unexplored secrets of cat communication in a book that is both scientifically grounded and utterly delightful. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach chapter dives into a different form of communication, including vocalizations, tail signals, scents, rubbing, and ear movements. The iconic meow, for example, is rarely used between adult cats--cleverly mimicking the cries of a human infant, the meow is a feline invention for conversing with people. Through observing the behavior of two cat colonies in rural England, readers will also have the opportunity to glimpse into the lives of some of the cats behind Dr. Brown's science. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCan we understand what cats' meows and other signals mean? How do cats actually perceive us? And how can we use this information to inform how we talk back to our feline friends? Referencing historical records, exploring modern scientific studies of cat-human communication, and including simple, elegant line drawings, \u003ci\u003eThe Hidden Language of Cats \u003c\/i\u003eis perfect for any cat lover who wants to learn more about their companion.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSarah Brown gained her PhD on the social behavior of neutered domestic cats while working at the Anthrozoology Institute at the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom. She has since worked as an independent cat behavior counselor, as a consultant for the cat-toy industry, and has conducted research for and worked with several UK animal charities. She authored \u003ci\u003eThe Cat: A Natural and Cultural History\u003c\/i\u003e, which has been published in three languages; cowrote \u003ci\u003eThe Behaviour of the Domestic Cat\u003c\/i\u003e, 2nd edition; and contributed to \u003ci\u003eThe Domestic Cat: The Biology of Its Behaviour\u003c\/i\u003e, 3rd edition. Sarah lives in London, England, with her family, her dog, and her cats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.83 x 9.25 x 6.34 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 17, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51985252221229,"sku":"9780593186411","price":27.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/UWl_o6ZWrP9780593186411.webp?v=1776113617","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-hidden-language-of-cats-how-they-have-us-at-meow-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}