PRE-ORDER THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO TRULY UNDERSTANDING YOUR CAT, NOW AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 'This book should not be left in the company of dog-lovers' - The Spectator THIS BOOK TRANSLATES ALL THE MEOWS - IN CASE YOU MISSED ANYTHING Today, domestic cats live harmoniously with devoted owners all over the world. But how did the wildcats of old creep into our homes and our hearts, convincing us to keep them warm, fed, and pampered? They learned to talk to us. Renowned cat behaviour scientist Dr. Sarah Brown reveals the previously unexplored secrets of cat communication in a book that is both scientifically grounded and utterly delightful. Each chapter dives into a different form of communication, including: · Vocalisation · Tail signals · Scents · Rubbing From unpacking what the direction of a cat's whiskers mean to translating the movement of their ears, this book will be your guide to truly understanding our feline friends. 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. With references to historical records, modern scientific studies of cat-human communication, and the inclusion of simple, elegant line drawings, The Hidden Language of Cats is perfect for any cat lover who wants to learn more about their beloved companion.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Praise for The Hidden Language of Cats "Sarah Brown knows cats. A fascinating blend of real-life stories and science informed by her deep expertise, this book will both entertain and inform any cat-lover." - John Bradshaw, New York Times bestselling author of The Trainable Cat and Cat Sense "Every cat lover wishes they could understand what their cat is thinking: This book will help you do just that! Sarah Brown provides the reader with a highly-entertaining and evidence-based guide to how cats communicate and how to have a better relationship with the cat in your life. Every house cat wishes their owner would read this book!" - Dr. Mikel Delgado, PhD, Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist and coauthor of Total Cat Mojo 'Reading Dr Brown's book has only strengthened my love of and fascination with cats!' - Olivia Petter, Independent.