(back cover) Big cats, small cats, heroic cats, famous cats, extraordinary cats, cats in literature, cats in art, ghost cats, fairytale cats, detective cats, warrior cats, the fastest runners, the fiercest hunters, the consorts of kings, the Hollywood stars. Learn about all these fantastic feline characters--and much, much more--in this unique celebration of the world of cats. CAT BIZ Includes more than 400 color photographs and artwork illustrations revealing all the charm and infinite variety of the many moods of the cat. Entertaining and intriguing--a book that puts the fun back into cat ownership, great for dipping into at any time Lasting reference value--includes a huge amount of information and history, facts and figures An ideal present for any cat lover (flap copy) Imagine the most amazing miscellany of cat-related facts and figures, breed profiles, humorous anecdotes, historical stories, tall tales, fables, myths, and legends jostling for space with descriptions of a host of fun activities to enjoy with your cat. Then add up-to-date information on care and training to this irresistible package. The result is Cat Biz! Here in one compact and supremely accessible volume is a cornucopia of cat lore that will go straight to the top of the "must have" list of every committed cat lover. In equal parts entertaining and informative, Cat Biz is the ultimate feline compendium. The Author Amanda O'Neill was born in Sussex, England, and educated at the University of Exeter.

She has written more than 20 books about pets and is a regular contributor to a number of national pet magazines in the U.K.