Sarah Brown

Descended 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.

A 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.

Each 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.

Can 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, The Hidden Language of Cats is perfect for any cat lover who wants to learn more about their companion.

How They Have Us at Meow

The Hidden Language of Cats

Who among us hasn't suffered from the trauma of adolescence? Of great loves gained and lost all in a day and friendships forever destroyed - only to be rekindled the following Monday morning? And which of us can honestly say that we don't have a secret collection of diaries, poems and crazed love letters stashed somewhere, a cringeworthy, but touching reminder of how simple it all was once? Well, you're not alone. Cringe features a fist-chewingly embarrassing collection of genuine teenage musings, alongside some self-examination, background and asides from the now so-called grown-ups who once wrote them. Re-enter the wonderfully melodramatic world of the teenage mind as Cringe provides a glimpse of the adolescent experience in all its navel-gazing glory.

Toe-Curlingly Embarrassing Teenage Diaries, Letters and Bad Poetry

Cringe

In a warm, personal memoir about life at 10 Downing Street, Sarah Brown shares her experiences as the wife of the British Prime Minister Today, Gordon's words are simple and heartfelt. He promises, as his own school motto said, "to do his utmost." I know that the same will go for me, too. We turn to the door, greeting the policeman on duty. It is time to play our part in contributing to what happens next in government and a new life behind the black door. Intimate, reflective, surprising, and funny, this book takes readers backstage to reveal what it's like to be an ordinary woman, wife, and mother in extraordinary circumstances. Sarah gave up a successful business career to serve her country and champion countless charities around the world, and found herself living a life that included attending Nelson Mandela's birthday party, giving speeches in front of Barbra Streisand, growing vegetables with Michelle Obama, and discussing Darfur with George Clooney. For readers who have ever wondered what it's like to travel with national security forces, pack for a photo op with supermodels, or pause a speech in front of hundreds when the teleprompter fails, it's all here—from what to do when the school play clashes with a visit to the White House to what it feels like to support the man you love as he makes tough decisions to stave off global financial meltdown.

Behind the Black Door

Anna Hunter's life was nearly perfect as she went through her senior year of college until one fateful night changed everything as she knew it. Five years later, she now lives on her grandparents' ranch outside of Asheville, NC with her son, Johnny, but remains hurt and distrustful. Despite her reservations, she slowly starts to get attached to Joel, the handsome, hard-working ranch hand who has opened her heart again to the possibility of love. As Anna starts to fall in love, she worries a past that still haunts her will interfere with what could become her greatest happiness in life.

Blue Skies and Green Pastures

After an immense process of careful restoration and conservation, the outstanding artistry of the Great East Window is revealed afresh through state-of-the art photography that captures the complete sequence of major panels, in corrected placements, for the very first time. At the size of a tennis court, it is the largest single expanse of medieval stained glass in Britain and one of the largest medieval windows ever made. This visual feast is brought to life by expert author Sarah Brown, who explores the history, artistry, meaning and restoration of the window, revealing new insights on a fragile masterpiece that has been described as England's Sistine Chapel. Ground breaking new research has shed exciting new light on the window's complex narratives, relating its story to the Minster's history and liturgy. The Great East Window of York Minster explores the window's biblical presentation of the beginning and end of time, the window's relationships with other media and the technical processes behind its creation. This stunning, illustrated hardback presents an engaging contextual analysis of the window's unequivocal position as an English masterpiece.

An English Masterpiece

The Great East Window of York Minster

Evidence-Based Nursing is a resource designed to teach nursing students how to engage in evidence-based practice (EBP). This text helps students acquire a basic knowledge of research methodology and it teaches them to critically appraise published research.

The Research-Practice Connection

Evidence-Based Nursing

This volume reproduces the Apocalypse Cycle of the Great East Window of York Minster in its entirety and in full colour for the very first time. Stunning photography presents each panel in detail, accompanied by expert commentary. The book is both a testament to the remarkable combination of skill, scholarship and cutting-edge technology that has gone into the conservation of the window, and an important study of the significance of the Apocalypse narrative both in the early 15th century and today.

Apocalypse

Nannette Thomas

Little Grievers Workbook was created for parents/caregivers and their two to five year old children who are grieving the death of a loved one. The parent portion of the workbook educates parents and caregivers about the ways grief affects young children and gives tips on communicating with, and helping their children as they grieve. The child portion contains activities parents can do with their children to help them express and cope with their emotions. Additional activities recommend ways to remember their loved one. The purpose of this book is to help parents/caregivers with the difficult subject of grief after the death of a loved one, as it pertains to young children.

Little Grievers Workbook

A comprehensive, richly illustrated introduction to the behavior and qualities of the cat Of all the domesticated species, cats have enjoyed the most complex relationship with people—one that still leads to arguments about whether you can truly call the cat asleep by your fire "tame." The Cat is a comprehensive, richly illustrated exploration of the natural and cultural history of this much-loved pet. Chapters on Evolution & Development, Anatomy & Biology, Society & Behavior, and Cats & Humans take different angles on matters feline, offering rich information and insights about kitten development, the hierarchy of cats, how cats think, communication between cats and people, historic and extinct breeds, the challenges facing cats today and how we can help, and much, much more. The book also features a visually stunning photographic directory of more than forty popular breeds, with essential information about each. Filled with surprising facts, The Cat will enchant anyone with an interest in, or a love for, these animals. Provides a comprehensive, richly illustrated introduction to the natural and cultural history of the cat Offers an in-depth discussion of behavior, including social organization, communication, courtship, and learning Covers anatomy and physiology, including mobility, predation skills, and the genetics of coat colors Features clear and accessible text plus infographics, diagrams, and some 250 stunning color photographs Includes a beautiful photographic directory to more than forty breeds

A Natural and Cultural History

The Cat

Fiona Rae

This title examines Fiona Rae's paintings from the last decade when she began to explore, in painterly analogues, many of the new visual conventions familiar to a post-Photoshop generation. She mixes graphic and cartoon imagery with abstract marks and spontaneous gestures to create an iconoclastic synthesis of painterly languages.

Maybe You Can Live on the Moon in the Next Century

Isaac Brown

Are your homeschooling a Minecraft player? Make Minecraft educational! >p>New Release Discount! Normal Price $34.50 Over 400 Pages of Homeschooling Activities! You can cover every required subject while giving your child freedom to be creative! This Do-It-Yourself Curriculum can provide 2 to 4 hours of homeschooling instruction each day! Are you homeschooling a child with symptoms of Dyslexia, ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome or Autism? This is the perfect homeschooling method for kids who don't sit still, unless they are playing Minecraft! Don't worry, your child will not be on the computer all day, 30 to 45 minutes will be just about perfect, when working in this curriculum journal. We also use the Dyslexie Font to make reading and learning easy for students with dyslexia. If your child can read and write on a second grade level they will be able to use this book as their primary curriculum. What ages? This curriculum is geared towards ages 9 to 12, but older and younger children can still use and enjoy the curriculum, by supplementing the program with library books, audio books, and documentaries on their level. Over 400 Pages of Homeschooling Activities! Reading Handwriting Creative Writing Spelling & Vocabulary Classical Literature Biographies Classical Music Mathematics Science History World Geography Social Studies & Current Events Computer Skills Building & Design Art, Drawing and Design Creative Comics Library Skills Unit Studies (based on the student's favorite topics) Action Steps: Go to the library or bookstore. Bring home a stack of at least EIGHT interesting books about these topics. Choose some that have diagrams, instructions and illustrations. Choose some books about science, history and social studies related to the topics you want to study. Recommended Educational Resources: A Computer and Your Own Minecraft World. Audio Books, Classical Literature or Heroes Now & Then* Story of the World for the Classical Child* Classical Music to help you relax while you work. Google Earth and a parent approved news source. Tutorials, Educational Movies & Documentaries A Math Curriculum like Life of Fred* or Math-U-See* Dyslexia Games* for struggling readers. If you have a child who struggles with reading, writing and spelling, please use 2 to 4 Dyslexia Games Worksheets everyday along with your Minecraft Curriculum. Buy the games at a discount here: www.DyslexiaGames.com If your child struggles with basic math skills, use the book Comic Book Math or Foundational Math Skills, by Sarah Janisse Brown. School Supplies Needed: Pencils, Colored Pencils, Gel Pens, Origami Paper, a Ruler * Optional Learning Programs FOR ALL AGES! Complete 5 pages each day if you are under 10 years old. Complete 10 pages each day if you are 10 to 17 years old. Created By: Sarah Janisse Brown & Isaac J. Brown Artwork by Isaac J. Brown & Tolik Trishkin. We use the Dyslexie Font by Christian Boer. Creative Writing Prompts by Isaac Brown, Emmie Palacio and Elizabeth Palacio The Thinking Tree Publishing Company, LLC FunSchoolingBooks.com-Copyright 2016

400 Homeschooling Lessons

Do It Yourself Curriculum - Fun-Schooling with Minecraft

Anna Brown

Homeschooling Curriculum for Geography, History and Social Studies. Grades 7 to 12. The Travel Dreams Fun-Schooling Journal ~ Just for the Joy of it! Curriculum Journal for Middle-school and High-school- SALE - Normal Price $27.50 High-school Instructions: Use for Geography, Social Studies and World History - Study one city and country per week. Upper Elementary & Middle-School - Instructions: Use for Geography, Social Studies and World History - Study one city and one country per month. This amazing activity book will teach you about 30 fascinating cites around the world, as if you were planning to travel to each destination. You will learn about food, fashion, culture, history, navigation, tourism, architecture, and so much more! Why study plain old boring geography, world history and social studies with text books, when you can dream of traveling around the world with Anna Brown's new book. Designed to make learning fun for teens! Anna knows what teens love, because she is one herself. Supplies Needed: International Cookbook (or International Cooking Website) Access to Travel Documentaries or Online Videos Google Earth and an Atlas Gel Pens and Colored Pencils World Travel Books from the Local Library Safe Access to the Internet to Research Traditional Costumes and Clothing - or a Book on the Topic. This book can be used by the entire family, each person adding their own research and artwork to the Journal. For Visual Thinkers & Gifted Students: This book can be used with artistically gifted students and visual thinkers who communicate best with drawing, and learn best through watching videos. Children with Learning Challenges like Dyslexia: The Journal can also be adapted for use with children who have learning challenges, the student who struggles with reading and writing can fill in the information pages with either illustrations or words. Children who have trouble with writing and drawing can print out pictures from the computer and tape them into this journal, like a scrapbook. All Ages and Abilities: Children of all ages and abilities will acquire a vast amount of knowledge about each culture and community that they study. Every student will be able to create a book of Travel Dreams that they will be proud of, that they will be inspired by, that they will never forget... and isn't that the goal of education? Look for all Anna Brown & Sarah Janisse Brown's Fun-Schooling Books on www.Amazon.com and www.DyslexiaGames.com. Anna Miriam Brown & Sarah Janisse BrownPublished by The Thinking Tree, LLC

30 Fascinating Cities - an Adventurous Approach to Geography and Social Studies

Travel Dreams Fun-Schooling Journal

Of all the domesticated species, cats have enjoyed the most complex relationship with people--one that still leads to arguments about whether you can truly call the cat asleep by your fire "tame." The Cat is a comprehensive, richly illustrated exploration of the natural and cultural history of this much-loved pet. Chapters on Evolution & Development, Anatomy & Biology, Society & Behavior, and Cats & Humans take different angles on matters feline, offering rich information and insights about kitten development, the hierarchy of cats, how cats think, communication between cats and people, historic and extinct breeds, the challenges facing cats today and how we can help, and much, much more. The book also features a visually stunning photographic directory of more than forty popular breeds, with essential information about each. Filled with surprising facts, The Cat will enchant anyone with an interest in, or a love for, these animals.

Reproductions of journal pages inspired by the monthly diary reading series in New York City captures a world of adolescent angst and musings, accompanied by commentary from the now-adult contributors.

Teenage Diaries, Journals, Notes, Letters, Poems, and Abandoned Rock Operas

Freddy Jackson Brown

Puberty, personal hygiene and sex can be difficult topics to broach with your child, especially when they have an intellectual disability or autism. The authors of this guide provide honest answers to challenging questions and provide solutions to the dilemmas that many parents face on a daily basis. Structured around issues related to puberty and emerging sexuality in children with disabilities or autism, such as physical changes, mood swings and sexual behaviour, the book presents case studies alongside practical guidance on how to overcome problems that commonly arise. The book also explains laws relevant to disability and sexuality and suggests appropriate sex education programmes to meet the needs of differing degrees of disability.

A Parents' Q&a Guide to Health, Sexuality and Relationships

When Young People with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Hit Puberty

Gil McNeil

They may be your inspiration or your best friend, kind protectors or big on homework and manners, there for the first nappy change or always down the pub - but there is no one else quite like Dad. In Dads, Britain's finest and funniest share their anecdotes and personal recollections about both what it is like to be a dad - from the shock of looking after a new born to the mixed blessings that are teenagers - and their changing relationships with their own fathers. The phenomenal list of high-profile contributors includes Sir Richard Branson, Bill Bryson, Andrew Collins, Jilly Cooper, Richard Curtis, Sir Alex Ferguson, Anna Ford, Joanne Harris, Charlie Higson, Kathy Lette, Davina McCall, Fiona Millar, David Miliband, Anthony Minghella, John O'Farrell, David Puttnam, Ian Rankin, David Tennant, Alan Titchmarsh and Fay Weldon Hugely entertaining and thought-provoking in turns, this celebration of fatherhood explores just what it is to be a dad.

A Celebration of Fatherhood by Britain's Finest and Funniest

Dads

An Illustrated History

Stained Glass

Explore all the mouth-watering possibilities of meat-free cooking with The Complete Vegetarian Cookbook. Highly acclaimed chef, food writer, broadcaster and teacher, Sarah Brown has used her 20 years of vegetarian expertise to write this comprehensive guide to vegetarian food. Drawing inspiration from all over the world, the 250 delicious, healthy recipes incorporate a wide range of flavours and ingredients, from which you are sure to find ideas to inspire you. Why not try the avocado gazpacho soup as a starter, or the herb souffle for a light meal, or the grilled peaches with ginger cream for a tempting desert? From quick, on-the-go breakfasts and leisurely weekend brunches, to speedy after-work suppers and indulgent dinner parties, there's something here for every occasion. Packed with masses of practical information on nutrition, ingredients, techniques and equipment, this book adopts a user-friendly and pragmatic approach to cooking. It also includes a guide to entertaining, which offers menu planning advice together with a timetable of preparation - an invaluable aid for every dinner party Whether you are a vegetarian or you simply enjoy the occasional meal without meat or fish, this is a book which you will turn to again and again for inspiration and advice.

Complete Vegetarian Cookbook

David O'Connor

Describes the creation of stained glass windows in medieval cathedrals and examines the social context within which the medieval glass-painters worked

Glass-painters

Hugo Tagholm

Whether it is memories of childhood holidays or exotic fantasies of faraway places, a sea and its coast forms the most evocative of landscapes. Combining elements of romance, danger and mystery, it provides the perfect inspiration for this unique collection. The finest writers from our water-bound nation, including Alexander McCall Smith, Ruth Rendell, Joanne Harris, Joseph O'Connor and Libby Purvis, give us their accounts of adventures and chance encounters, short stories and non-fiction pieces representing the many facets of the sea's power that will haunt and inspire. The collection also includes gripping accounts of real-life adventures on the ocean from such experienced sailors as Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Alan West and Tracy Edwards. A literary tribute to the last earthly frontier - the ocean.

Sarah Brown

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