Whatever may be thought of the precise merits of these six short dramas, now translated into English for the first time, it will be conceded that a collection of plays bearing the date of the 10th century, authenticated as the work of a woman, and a nun, is a remarkable phenomenon, interesting to students of monasticism and of the drama alike. At one time, it is interesting to note, it was suggested that the author of these dramas was an Englishwoman. In fact, the English scholar, Laurence...

Great ideas you can knit in no time at all! Not only are hand-knitted offerings totally in trend, whether in the form of a little gift or by way of a kind gesture. A personal present, handmade from wool or yarn, will always be appreciated, no matter what the occasion. If you have neither time nor inclination to spend ages searching for a gift, simply knit something yourself! To create an extra special effect, some of the items can also be turned into felt in the washing machine. In additio...

December 2024 -- After the death of his Marine Corps father in Iraq and his struggles to support his alcoholic mother, a disillusioned Max Engelhardt has abandoned all thoughts of his family's long tradition of military service, despite his grandfather's urging to attend the U. S. Naval Academy. Instead, Max keeps his emotional armor up while immersing himself in the study of history, helping care for the family farm, and volunteering at the historical Trent House near the New Jersey shore...

In the harsh forests of Norway, a breed of cat developed that was perfectly adapted to the climate. A long thick ruff, a bushy tail and an extremely dense undercoat protect against freezing cold and wetness. These special animals kept mixing with domestic cats and there was a danger that the characteristics of the cats would disappear. To prevent this, breeding of the breed began, which is now called the Norwegian Forest Cat. Despite the wild past, the cats are very affectionate and quiet ...

This pedigree cat with expressive blue eyes and unusual coat pattern is as affectionate as a dog. She loves people more than anything and even willingly walks with you on a leash. She follows humans wherever they go and is also known as a dog-cat.The striking silky coat has almost no undercoat, so Ragdolls require little grooming. In terms of their activity, however, the cats are very demanding. The book gives you important tips on keeping Ragdolls and answers important questions:

What seems to be a modern breeding experiment, is in fact a historically proven natural development. Blue cats were already known in Northern Europe in the 8th century. Seafarers made gloves and capes out of their furs, which have been preserved until today. More gratifying for the cats was that their presence at aristocratic courts and the court of the tsars began to be appreciated in the 19th century. From there, the sensitive and beautiful cats conquered the world.In the book yo...

More than 90% of cats get ready-made food from the can or the bag. This does not have to be. Give your cats a treat and cook the food yourself.The book deals comprehensively with the demands on the diet of cats and also takes into account the psychological aspects associated with food intake. Some cats strictly refuse to touch anything that is unknown to them. Other cats even become little bullies. They "force" their humans to give them the food they like. In the book you will lear...

The spotted coat and also the physique are reminiscent of the wild ancestors, which were crossed into this line of pedigree cats only towards the end of the 20th century. Despite the wild heritage, Bengal cats are very affectionate and strongly attached to humans.The book explains what you need to consider if in the future you will share your home with a Bengal cat. It answers the frequently asked questions:Should Bengal cats be kept as apartment cats?What should I p...

Purely visually, coonies, as they are often called, appear wild. The large cats with the pointed ears, the long skull and the thick paws resemble a lynx. But even before the actual breeding of pedigree cats began, they already bore the name cuddly head, which fits the character of the animals. Maine Coon males make friends quickly. The females are a little more reserved at the beginning. However, Coonies always form a close bond with their owner and want to follow him almost everywhere.

They do not originate from Burma, today's Myanmar, and never lived in a temple there. Nevertheless, one believes immediately that these cats with the very friendly nature come from a Buddhist temple. In fact, they are breedings from Persian and Siamese cats, which were probably first bred in a French kennel.The Sacred Burmese is a point cat, so only the ears, nose, face, legs and tail are dark colored. Deep blue eyes and white paws are the most important breed characteristics....

The Russian cats are demonstrably the forefathers of the Persian cats. With the breed, however, breeding caprices were renounced and so the Siberian cats are still as original as their ancestors in the streets of St. Petersburg. You will learn in the book not only everything important about the attitude, but also a lot about the history. After all, it may be the only cat breed to which a whole park was dedicated, where 12 Siberian cats cavort as golden monuments.Read all about:

There is hardly a cat breed about which there are more prejudices than about naked cats. For many people they are unfortunate creatures of a misguided breeder's ambition. In reality, nature produces naked cats again and again, which can even hold their own as outdoor cats. Also, there are several breeds called Sphynx cats that have nothing in common genetically.In this book, learn not only everything about keeping and caring for cats, but also about the origin of the breeds and the...