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Dec xx, 2008 Laura rated it it was astonishing

Oh my gosh, this book is hilarious!!
And the illustrations are priceless.

True cat owners volition savor, written past "Fluffy and Bonkers", i.due east. some co-editors of The Onion. Some examples of affiliate titles are, 'Toying with Allergy Sufferers', 'Catfight! Five Moves you Should Know', 'Outsmarting Your Toys' and 'The Pros and Cons of Being Sullen'.

Oh my gosh, this book is hilarious!!
And the illustrations are priceless.

Cat owners will relish, written by "Fluffy and Bonkers", i.east. some co-editors of The Onion. Some examples of chapter titles are, 'Toying with Allergy Sufferers', 'Catfight! V Moves yous Should Know', 'Outsmarting Your Toys' and 'The Pros and Cons of Existence Sullen'.

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November 13, 2009 Cissa rated it information technology was amazing

This is hysterical, and the authors really become cats. The funny is not a surprise; the authors write for "The Onion". However, it was a delight to read something that really did audio true to life for the ways cats think. I strongly recommend this for true cat- and volume-lovers! This is hysterical, and the authors really get cats. The funny is not a surprise; the authors write for "The Onion". All the same, it was a delight to read something that actually did sound true to life for the ways cats think. I strongly recommend this for true cat- and volume-lovers! ...more

Dec 26, 2010 Susan rated it it was amazing

I received this little gem as a Christmas present from my sister, and while I don't generally read much humor/parody, I knew I was going to love this book! With chapters such as "Reasons Y'all Meant to Do That," "Kitty Litter Explained," "For Black Cats - Making the Most of Superstition," and ""Getting Abroad With It," The Devious Book for Cats is the perfect book for any cat lover (and her cats, of course!)

The authors have expertly captures virtually of the true cat-isms and behaviors nosotros all know and love,

I received this lilliputian precious stone every bit a Christmas present from my sister, and while I don't more often than not read much sense of humor/parody, I knew I was going to love this book! With chapters such as "Reasons You Meant to Do That," "Kitty Litter Explained," "For Black Cats - Making the Most of Superstition," and ""Getting Away With It," The Devious Book for Cats is the perfect book for whatever true cat lover (and her cats, of course!)

The authors have expertly captures most of the cat-isms and behaviors we all know and honey, likewise as some interesting insights into subjects such as cats throughout history (with a special emphasis on Egypt,) and the big cat relatives of domestic cats.

The Devious Book for Cats is freakin' hilarious! Word to the wise though: read it when you are alone, in the privacy of your own dwelling house. If you read this book in public, you lot volition be pointed at and talked about, because there is no way to read it without loud chortling and guffaws - consider yourselves warned, people!

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Jul 09, 2016 Helen rated it liked it

I was looking for something past Mr. Cox, merely our library didn't take anything so I checked to see what there was at 636.viii, and constitute this. It is written by comics and then 1 shouldn't wait too much real advice for either cats or "persons" but there were some real $.25 of data: exercise not flush litter down the toilet and realise that that window is a source of unending entertainment fifty-fifty if kitty seems to be napping all the time. Entertainment for the indoor true cat is vital since existent hunting is den I was looking for something past Mr. Cox, but our library didn't have anything then I checked to see what in that location was at 636.8, and constitute this. Information technology is written by comics then one shouldn't expect too much real communication for either cats or "persons" merely there were some real bits of information: do not flush litter downwardly the toilet and realise that that window is a source of unending entertainment even if kitty seems to be napping all the time. Entertainment for the indoor cat is vital since real hunting is denied them and those stuffed toys are referred to as "mousies".
The diagram of a true cat falling several floors to the ground was entertaining and the rules for playing Shelf Swat were illuminating of the mental process involved in a cat's shelf activities.
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Jan xv, 2009 Alissa rated information technology information technology was astonishing

In the process of reading this, I gave it five stars. I'm going to have to upwardly that rating to 10 STARS. As a person to two cats ('cause you know you lot don't ain cats, they own you), I can definitely relate to much of what'south in this volume. Also, it helped me to improve understand the furry felines who have conscented to share living quarters with me. At last, at long last I know the truth nigh the vacuum... And why that closet door that is kept close is such an obsession... And countless other things In the process of reading this, I gave it v stars. I'm going to take to up that rating to ten STARS. As a person to two cats ('cause you know you don't own cats, they own you), I can definitely relate to much of what's in this book. As well, information technology helped me to better empathize the furry felines who take conscented to share living quarters with me. At last, at long last I know the truth about the vacuum... And why that closet door that is kept shut is such an obsession... And countless other things that, earlier reading this book, were a mystery to me. Fluffy & Bonkers explained it all.

A must read for any cat's person!!

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Apr 10, 2013 Selena rated it it was amazing  · review of some other edition

Recommends it for: cat lovers

A underground look into the true cat lifestyle.

This book is all about how to alive your nine lives to their fullest, whether it be near how to pick the purrfect gift for your man or how to annihilate the furniture despite beingness declawed. There's even a (short) chapter on dogs.

There's likewise some learning opportunities slipped in, such as a version of the fable of the Maneki Neko and information on how cats eat.

If you like cats, this book is express joy out loud funny. I highly recommend it.

A secret look into the cat lifestyle.

This book is all virtually how to live your nine lives to their fullest, whether it be about how to pick the purrfect gift for your human or how to annihilate the article of furniture despite existence declawed. There's even a (short) chapter on dogs.

There'southward also some learning opportunities slipped in, such as a version of the legend of the Maneki Neko and data on how cats consume.

If you like cats, this book is laugh out loud funny. I highly recommend information technology.

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Dec nineteen, 2021 J rated it really liked it

This book is a literary jewel of true cat fiction in which I swear my cat has taken upon her furry shoulders the nom de plumage of Fluffy. Everything found within these pages resemble something that I find my true cat doing quite frequently although the lack of hunting squirrels every bit they frolic outdoors was a noticeable lack in and of itself.

The volume is ready-up to be a guidebook to whatsoever kitties worldwide who may come up upon information technology in their natural day-to-twenty-four hour period activities. As such the authors are the vox to so many subject

This book is a literary gem of true cat fiction in which I swear my cat has taken upon her furry shoulders the nom de plume of Fluffy. Everything found inside these pages resemble something that I find my cat doing quite oft although the lack of hunting squirrels as they frolic outdoors was a noticeable lack in and of itself.

The book is set-upwardly to be a guidebook to any kitties worldwide who may come upon it in their natural day-to-mean solar day activities. As such the authors are the vocalisation to then many subjects such as how to groom yourself, introducing kitties of renown for things such as travel, how to survive high jumps and shelf-swat just to proper name a few. The page is started off with a clear header and so proceeds to provide the information for the subject in a very reader-friendly text that is quite quick to read.

There are a few illustrations of cartoonish cats to help get the point across to the reader and to lighten the reading text.

All in all this will make a bang-up volume present for true cat lovers and true cat companions alike. And information technology volition nigh definitely be on my listing to add together to my library then I can keep a wary middle on my own sassy puss whose recent new twist on shelf-swat means taking the magnets off the fridge in the wee hours.

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Past cats, for cats. Funny.

Dec fifteen, 2012 Julia rated it liked information technology

Rating: 3.5

Ha! This book was very entertaining, and very funny. Now I know why my true cat runs into walls, knocks things off my shelves, and tries to rip apart the furniture on occasion.

The Devious Volume for Cats is a parody written for cats by "cats." It's essentially a guide for cats explaining what fun games to play, proper true cat edicate, the history of cats, etc. It is a guide complete with tips and some (very funny) pictures.

This book would exist a keen book to give as a gift for somebody, or if yo

Rating: 3.5

Ha! This book was very entertaining, and very funny. Now I know why my cat runs into walls, knocks things off my shelves, and tries to rip apart the furniture on occasion.

The Stray Book for Cats is a parody written for cats by "cats." It's essentially a guide for cats explaining what fun games to play, proper cat edicate, the history of cats, etc. It is a guide complete with tips and some (very funny) pictures.

This book would be a groovy book to give as a souvenir for somebody, or if y'all merely need a good laugh.

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I think my cat has been reading this book, he certainly acts the way it tells cats to human action in hither. And I bet he found some condolement in the fact that he is not the merely cat scared of the hoover. This book fabricated me laugh out loud. With quotes such as "Shopping Handbag:What's in that purse? Are you lot in that bag? If not, get in at that place!" and the affiliate on dogs which is one line "Some people seem to similar dogs. Your judge is as good every bit ours." This is a must read for whatever cat lovers :) I think my cat has been reading this book, he certainly acts the style it tells cats to act in hither. And I bet he found some condolement in the fact that he is not the only cat scared of the hoover. This book fabricated me laugh out loud. With quotes such every bit "Shopping Bag:What's in that pocketbook? Are yous in that bag? If not, get in at that place!" and the affiliate on dogs which is one line "Some people seem to like dogs. Your estimate is as skillful equally ours." This is a must read for any cat lovers :) ...more than

January 30, 2009 Leah rated it it was amazing

Penned past Fluffy and Bonkers, this volume is a soliloquy of the life of a cat. True cat lovers will appreciate all the inside facts and hilarity, replete with diagrams and how-to illustrations. I was laughing my caput off. The affiliate on dogs is ane line long. SImple every bit that. If you similar cats, read this book. Now.

Aug 22, 2009 Sarai rated it liked it

I enjoyed some parts of this volume more than others. The chapter on how to pick proper boxes was funny, and I enjoyed the part on catnip. Some of the other chapters, though, were simply humdrum. Luckily, I recall this is a book you could option and choose your way through, and the chapters are short plenty that you lot won't feel like you've wasted your time anywhere. I enjoyed some parts of this book more others. The affiliate on how to pick proper boxes was funny, and I enjoyed the part on catnip. Some of the other chapters, though, were just humdrum. Luckily, I retrieve this is a volume you could pick and choose your way through, and the chapters are curt enough that you lot won't feel like you've wasted your time anywhere. ...more

This was a curt, funny book. I was very tickled. Even though it was a brusque book, information technology was still longer than I expected. I especially loved the chapter on Dogs, and the chapter on litter boxes really made me laugh since my mother's cat is currently going through i of the phases. This was a curt, funny book. I was very amused. Even though it was a short book, it was withal longer than I expected. I especially loved the chapter on Dogs, and the chapter on litter boxes actually made me express mirth since my mother's cat is currently going through one of the phases. ...more

This volume gave me many nights of giggles. Every time I read a new page I was compelled to seek out my own two cats to run across what they were up to and to compare their behaviour. Very cute and easy read for anyone who is a cat lover and who loves their true cat'south quirky personality traits. This book gave me many nights of giggles. Every time I read a new page I was compelled to seek out my own two cats to encounter what they were upwards to and to compare their behaviour. Very beautiful and piece of cake read for anyone who is a true cat lover and who loves their cat's quirky personality traits. ...more than

Aug eleven, 2009 Kris rated it really liked information technology

Entertaining and funny. Nothing too surprising if you lot've ever shared your abode with a cat. Entertaining and funny. Null too surprising if you've ever shared your home with a cat. ...more

Jul 19, 2014 Charlie rated it it was ok

Beautiful. Keen for a pre-teen. The "parody" is almost as sharp as butterknife and as original as that simile. Cute. Great for a pre-teen. The "parody" is about as sharp as butterknife and as original as that simile. ...more

After finishing this delightfully witty volume, information technology was little surprise to me that the collaborators of this book were all past or nowadays writers for the Onion, as this book shared that magazine's delightful blend of plausible fiction and devious insight into fact  that make so many of their stories plausible even when ane knows them to be parodies.  And this aforementioned quality is present in this book, a witty and sophisticated volume that is better the more you bask cat sense of humour and a knowledge of cats i Later finishing this delightfully witty book, it was little surprise to me that the collaborators of this volume were all past or present writers for the Onion, every bit this book shared that mag'southward delightful alloy of plausible fiction and devious insight into fact  that make so many of their stories plausible even when 1 knows them to exist parodies.  And this same quality is nowadays in this volume, a witty and sophisticated book that is meliorate the more you bask cat humor and a knowledge of cats in history [1].  To be certain, this book is aimed at a higher audience than the usual meme audience of other contemporary cat humorists, but the same idea is in heed here when information technology comes to viewing cats as humorous animals and playing to their reputation as bossy creatures who recall they are in control--what better way to lean into that reputation than to write a satire where cats really are in command and are seeking to translate their masterplans and ambitions and struggles into human so every bit to be amend understand past people.  The vein is a rich one and this volume mines it for enough of laughs.

Admittedly, this book is more than a petty flake scattered in terms of its approach.  While it is consistent in writing well-nigh the human relationship of cats with other beings, especially but not only humans, it casts a wide internet in looking for humorous cloth that scatters from one point to another, making this a book to savor in small bites rather than i to read all at once.  Including are several discussions of extraordinary cats in history, other which talk almost feline clumsiness, the tradeoffs of living in true cat condos or out in the barn where i is knocked up periodically past a commitment-phobic tomcat, stories virtually stowing abroad to travel, how to hunt wild game, cat relatives, and so on.  Quite a few of the stories carry a off-white corporeality of dark sarcastic bite like the legend of the crazy cat lady, while some of the stories are justifications of the things that would announced to an unbiased observer as cat "mistakes."  Other pieces look at the relationship of cats and dogs, cat careers, how to toy with allergy sufferers, how to booby trap a house, enjoying a holiday, overcoming the disability of beingness declawed, and some looks at cats in other cultures like Egypt and Japan.  There are dozens of smaller pieces in this volume that are quite entertaining and that are rather scattered in their approach.

Overall, this book is a funny one, and also a book that makes one recall a good deal.  If cats could speak for themselves about their own greatness and nobility, they could scarcely detect more appealing writing than that present here.  Function of the interest of a book like this 1 is trying to determine the line between fact and fiction.  Without a doubt the authors take pains to include news stories or their own personal experiences into account and have a tight enough grasp of what is plausible to make stories that audio real even when they are non, and that manage to put human anxieties about making a living and dealing with the pressures of life into the mind of cats.  To be certain, this is a book for devious cats, but it is also a book that represents the anxieties of life for human beings as well, as many people will be able to ponder the search for human dignity and having a comfortable place of one's own here simply equally cats practice.  Indeed, since cats cannot speak their own stories, it is fortunate that they have then many friends willing to practice it for them in enjoyable books like this i.

[1] See, for example:

https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2014...

https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2011...

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Oct 28, 2019 Lori Schiele rated it actually liked it

A very cute and humorous volume "written" by cats with the assistance of their human underlings apropos pedagogy other cats how to "properly regain control of [their] sovereign destiny" and acquire to "pull the proverbial strings in [their] households." From learning how to swipe food and properly playing the "I meant to exercise that" as well as the "what'south in there?" game with cardboard boxes as well as getting abroad with things and choosing the perfect gift for their human (mouse, bird, insect, ballp A very cute and humorous book "written" by cats with the assistance of their homo underlings concerning pedagogy other cats how to "properly regain control of [their] sovereign destiny" and learn to "pull the proverbial strings in [their] households." From learning how to swipe nutrient and properly playing the "I meant to do that" likewise every bit the "what's in there?" game with cardboard boxes also as getting away with things and choosing the perfect gift for their human (mouse, bird, insect, ballpoint pen cap and, of grade, themselves).
At that place are a few things I thought were taken too lightly--downplaying the boorishness of declawing (and "how to exercise damage anyway") or explaining the importance of finding the proper scratch post--pinnacle, fabric, horizontal/vertical every bit well as mentioning the proffer of "urinating outside of the litter pan if it's not clean enough". These are the two main reasons that cats are sent to (and ofttimes euthanized in) shelters. Downplaying it may be "cute" for the volume--simply it'due south dangerous.
Fortunately, there is more humor than these downsides and more often than not only real "cat people" will probably read this book and will laugh at the truths they see in their own cats. "The wonders of the cardboard box", "the guide to proper napping", the varying adaptations of the Suck Monster (vacuum cleaner) and many other things.
I truly did savour, and laugh, at many points as I *did* recognize and then many things about my ain cats and I recollect many others will likewise. I am but concerned almost those few things that I idea were taken likewise lightly and could endanger cats (although I truly promise that anyone who would buy this book know and love their cats enough to know improve). ...more

Apr 09, 2019 Hilary rated it liked it

I found this book in a secondhand shop and purchased information technology considering of the note inscribed on the endpaper and flyleaf in ink:

"Christmas 2008

Love Dr. Appel,

The game is upward! I take seen through your pretence of visiting a sick friend, when Really you accept come to gaze upon MY grace and beauty, and to partake of MY wisdom, the wisdom of centuries, the wisdom of ancient Egypt. Those were the days...nosotros were Gods!

I shall have to teach you to worship ME, every bit I take taught the female of your species. It i

I constitute this book in a secondhand shop and purchased it because of the note inscribed on the endpaper and flyleaf in ink:

"Christmas 2008

Dear Dr. Appel,

The game is upward! I take seen through your pretence of visiting a ill friend, when ACTUALLY you have come up to gaze upon MY grace and beauty, and to partake of MY wisdom, the wisdom of centuries, the wisdom of aboriginal Egypt. Those were the days...we were Gods!

I shall take to teach you to worship ME, equally I take taught the female person of your species. It is but the piece of work of a moment, as even the lowliest among yous recognizes our superiority. The superiority of THE CAT. How very sublime.

I take enclosed the manual past which we teach our young how to attain the superiority and total perfection of their elders in order to help you understand and emulate u.s..

RESISTANCE IS FUTILE. And call back this: I like to be scritched under my chin. DON'T FORGET. My claws and my retention are long. Love ya!

They call me -- MISTER Pookie"

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I absolutely loved this book! Information technology was wonderful and warm hearted, looking at things from the cat'south perspective rather than a human being's. I kept looking at my cats (who were found when simply a few weeks quondam and I subsequently adopted from a true cat rescue charity) and thinking that they'd had some input to this book, it was so authentic.

Calorie-free reading, full of belly laughs and chuckles. It gave some refreshing light relief away from every twenty-four hours life and I would highly recommend, fifty-fifty for those who don't take

I admittedly loved this book! It was wonderful and warm hearted, looking at things from the cat's perspective rather than a man's. I kept looking at my cats (who were found when only a few weeks sometime and I after adopted from a cat rescue charity) and thinking that they'd had some input to this book, it was and then accurate.

Light reading, full of belly laughs and chuckles. It gave some refreshing light relief away from every day life and I would highly recommend, even for those who don't have cats.

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Mar 21, 2020 Chi Dubinski rated information technology it was amazing

Cats: find the devious fun you can have when you're the ane in charge! Offers the cats advice on everything they demand to know, from in-depth guides on cardboard boxes and catnip to a history of the Felinism Movement. It provides tips on waking a human when you want to get fed, staring like a pro, and making the virtually of superstitions. It explains the allue of the window, the terrifying spectre of the vacuum, and extraordinary cats in history. Cats: discover the devious fun yous tin have when y'all're the one in charge! Offers the cats advice on everything they need to know, from in-depth guides on paper-thin boxes and catnip to a history of the Felinism Motion. It provides tips on waking a homo when you want to get fed, staring like a pro, and making the most of superstitions. Information technology explains the allue of the window, the terrifying spectre of the vacuum, and extraordinary cats in history. ...more than

May 27, 2021 Shanna rated it it was amazing

Written from the perspective of a true cat, like a cocky-improvement book for young cats, advice on how to cat. Very funny with plenty of laughable moments. Favorite chapters include "Cardboard Boxes", "What'southward in In that location?", "Shelf Swat", "An Illustrated Guide to Napping", "The Window", "Outsmarting Your Toys" and much much more! Highly recommended for all cat-lovers. Written from the perspective of a cat, like a cocky-improvement book for young cats, advice on how to cat. Very funny with plenty of laughable moments. Favorite capacity include "Cardboard Boxes", "What'south in There?", "Shelf Swat", "An Illustrated Guide to Napping", "The Window", "Outsmarting Your Toys" and much much more! Highly recommended for all cat-lovers. ...more

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Anyone who has ever been owned by a automobile will appreciate this book. While you lot are decorated laughing you lot will also be nodding your head. You will know your true cat was thinking the same fashion. Quick read, humorous. A delightful piece of brain candy.

Purrfect for understanding Cats

This book was like cotton fiber processed a fun read without having to call up much. I dearest the narrative from a cat's viewpoint. I give information technology 5 paws and tell all cat lovers to savour the journey.

Jul 30, 2017 Rona rated it liked it

A collection of short pieces. Some are wonderful. Some are meh. Worth an evening or two during a difficult calendar week.

This book is so beautiful and funny! I had to prove my husband several of the drawings and read aloud some of the lines. Nosotros have three cats and I take no doubt that this is how they think.

A fun read for a cat owner. If y'all have ever endemic a cat y'all will hands see the writer's human interpretation of what they may exist thinking. A fun read for a cat possessor. If y'all have ever endemic a cat you will hands encounter the author'southward human being interpretation of what they may be thinking. ...more

writers from The Onion have a guidebook for cats, cat humans can relate to the satire

Jun 20, 2018 Annie rated it it was amazing

Beautifully charming and a hilarious read. Easy to take in kibble sized bites.

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