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Author and experienced Siamese owner Candace Darnforth used interviews with 11 TOP Siamese Breeders to create the perfect guidebook for any new Siamese owner! This book is a comprehensive guide to everything Siamese! Covering everything a new owner will need to know including: Siamese Cat History and how it affects their personality and quirks Choosing the RIGHT Siamese for your home and family Pros and cons of adopting or purchasing your Siamese Preparing your home and family for your new Siamese cat What to expect in the first few weeks Detering common bad behaviors How to make litter-box...

Trapped on a burning mountain, the Queens take refuge with a killer. Dashing detective Ellery Queen and his father are driving over the pothole-scarred Arrow Mountain Road when they come face to face with a wall of flame. They tear back in the other direction, fire at their fenders, and finally find safety in a clearing, at the home of Dr. Xavier, a renowned surgeon. He is a genial man, but his distracted, mysterious smile conceals dark secrets.

Cat, a 12-year-old, takes on a different cat-sitting job. Each month Cat's teacher teaches the class a different poetry style. In this charming first book, Cat is asked to watch a neighbor's Siamese cat named Percy. Percy is usually the most perfectly behaved cat, but while on duty, Cat notices that Percy is not acting like himself and the destruction he leaves behind makes Cat wonder if she will ever get any mercy. In this book Cat and the listener learn to write a Haiku poem.

The English Governess at the Siamese Court, written in 1870, vividly recounts the experiences of one Anna Harriette Leonowens as governess for the sixty-plus children of King Mongkut of Siam, and translator and scribe for the King himself. Bright, young, and energetic, Leonowens was well-suited to her role and her writings convey a heartfelt interest in the lives, legends, and languages of Siam's rich and poor.

An anthology of eight dark and disturbing tales. The stories are set in Thailand or England, all with a twist to keep you guessing. Siamese Feast: A book of tales to leave you wondering to the last sentence. Amanda and Rose embark on a journey to visit a mysterious factory that Amanda's father is considering buying. Unbeknownst to them, the taxi driver refuses to approach the building, and they are guided inside by a silver-coloured cat. As they explore, they encounter tiny hungry kittens and a hunch-backed man with a shrine to felines. The looming question remains: What does he want? ...

Scamp is one of Lady and Tramp’s puppies. He has three sisters who are gentle and ladylike, just like their mother. Scamp is not gentle! He longs for mischief. Listen along to this fun audio story as Scamp finds adventure around his neighborhood.

The brilliant new Lucas Davenport thriller from the #1 New York Times best-selling author. "Sandford's track record as a best-selling author is amazing, but it's not an accident," wrote Booklist of Wicked Prey. "His plotting is sharp, his villains are extraordinarily layered, and his good guys...

The famed—some would say notorious—author of Trainspotting and many other brilliant offenses against common literary decency comes at last to America, with a dark and twisted tale of personal training and abject codependency in the fading glitter of Miami's South Beach, with a novel that...

Siam was just a much different name for what's now referred to as Thailand. The Siamese are the people who live there, though they're never ever called as such any longer.

Magic is in full bloom… but so is murder. Celeste Nightingale’s flower shop, Starlight Blossoms, is known for crafting enchanted bouquets that soothe hearts and stir fate. But after her dear friend Alistair Fenwick is found dead, she places a magical glowing moonlace flower in his memorial bouquet. It stops glowing. This is a sign of deception. Celeste knows something is amiss. With the reluctant help of botanist Nathaniel Ashford, two ghostly assistants, and a pair of clever Siamese cats, Celeste sets out to unravel the mystery. Who tampered with Alistair’s final bouquet? What secret...

Introducing "Siamese Sensations" - the must-read eBook for all Siamese cat enthusiasts! Dive into the captivating world of these elegant, intelligent creatures and unravel the hidden mystique behind their mesmerizing blue eyes. Within the pages of this comprehensive guide, you'll find everything you need to know about Siamese cats, from their fascinating history and appearance to their unique behavioral traits. Embark on a captivating journey through the history and origins of Siamese cats, as you uncover the roots of their enchanting allure. Familiarize yourself with their distinct ...

They've warned me in hushed tones that my new boss is a "profoundly complex man." It takes me approximately twenty minutes to establish that billionaire Ethan Kingsley is as straightforward as they come. He's a walking, talking textbook on dysregulation. Its title? How to Lose Friends and Alienate People. In the space of a year, he's burnt through one marriage and three executive assistants, and he's well on the road to messing up the only real thing in his life: his relationship with his teenage son.

Dragon’s Fin SoupEight Modern Siamese Fablesin the tradition of the Marx Brothers...Eight Rowdy Taleswhere East and West don’t meet—they collide...Eight Frightening Ruminations...where nothing is as it seems, and even the unreal is an illusion...Eight Delectable Servings...That could only have sprung from the fevered mind of . . .S. P. Somtow...The most unique writer of this, or any other, millennium....“One of the most gifted masters of colour and spectacle.”Theodore Sturgeon....S. P. Somtow is the J. D. Salinger of Siam.”George Axelrod.

People started creating cat breeds around 200 years ago. Since then people have treasured beloved breeds such as the gentle Persian, the chatty Siamese, and the energetic Abyssinian. Young listeners will learn all about today’s most popular breeds, as well as some of the most unique and newest breeds. Young cat enthusiasts will enjoy discovering what makes each breed unique, whether it’s the almost hairless Sphynx or the Maine Coon’s double-layer coat.

Isobel knows it. The Alphas know it. Yet every time they make a move, Ironside counters with two, always one step ahead, outsmarting them at every turn. Just when they grasp a lifeline, Ironside threatens to hang them with it. They have only one choice: play the game—the real game, exactly as it was designed. With new contracts pulling them deeper into the service of the Stone Dahlia and yet another settlement tour looming on the horizon, they must execute their roles flawlessly.

In the third book in this bestselling series, we meet the oddest creatures, from an escaped newt to a baby snow leopard, but the focus is on the dogs and cats that make up most of a pet vet’s day and on the wacky and wonderful people who bring them in. Dr. Schott also pulls back the curtain on what it’s really like to be a veterinarian. Do some vet students faint at the sight of blood? (Yes.) Is it easier for vets to bring their own pets in for procedures? (No.) Did the pandemic change veterinary practice? (Yes, and how.)

Welcome to Quillhaven, where candy carries enchantment and secrets are as sweet—and sticky—as caramel. When Sophie Vanora inherits her great-aunt’s candy shop, Sugar Spells, she’s expecting powdered sugar and peppermint bark—not magical confections and mysterious break-ins. But when her aunt’s secret recipe book of enchanted sweets vanishes, and an ominous note reading Lullaby and good night is left behind, Sophie knows this is more than petty theft. Someone is after the magic—and they don’t intend to play nice. With the help of quirky townsfolk, a pair of mischievous feline...

A missing artifact. A town losing its magic. And a feisty librarian. Two decades ago, Elara Blackwood’s parents died in a mysterious accident. Since then, Quillhaven’s magic has disappeared, along with her own. When historical manuscripts relating to the town’s history are stolen on her watch, she is determined to find the thief. As she digs deeper into the mystery with Jasper, Quillhaven’s quirky journalist, she uncovers a startling secret. The stolen books contain clues about her parents’ death and the powerful artifact they had with them when they died. With the help of Leo and...

A naughty white kitten, Sagwa, comes from a long line of royal Chinese cats. Her mischief changes the spirit of a cruel magistrate and helps shape the future for her ancestors. This beautiful story illustrates why Siamese cats are really Chinese cats and why their faces, ears, paws, and tails turn darker as they grow up.

Brought to you by Penguin. There's an old saying: 'a rising tide lifts all boats'. It's normally couched in positive terms; that overall economic improvement will benefit everyone. In the case of hi-tech money laundering, however, it offers a dark vision of the future. The better these...