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Copyright

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First published by Thorsons 2017

FIRST EDITION

© Neil Somerville 2017

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Cover illustration © Liane Payne

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Source ISBN: 9780008252755

Ebook Edition © October 2017 ISBN: 9780008252762

Version 2017-09-06

Dedication

This book is dedicated to cats.

To Roly, Smartie, Lily and Harry, andto your cat or a cat you may know.

Contents

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Introduction

Persistence

Gratitude

At Ease

Quiet Observation

Special Greetings

The Importance of Giving

Discover

Taking Care

Keeping Your Head Down

Letting Off Steam

Sleep

Buying Time

Stretching

Reward

Looking Good

Courage

Making Do

Language of the Eyes

Surroundings

Awareness

Reflecting

Downtime

Scent

Decision Time

Adapt

Responsibility

Tell-tail Signs

Worth the Wait

Taking Stock

Friendship

Value the Now

Nine Lives

Favourite Places

Venture Hopefully

Exercise

Listening Out

Seize the Moment

Sweet Dreams

Stress

Private Moments

Going for Best

Being Attentive

Beware the Stare

You Never Know

Sensing

Moving On

Routine

Enthusiasm

On Making It Clear

Standing Up

Win–win

Poised to Do Well

Self-sufficiency

Knowing Where

Look Before You Leap

Getting to Know You

Contentment

Make Your Mark

Never Too Late

Body Clock

Final Thoughts

List of Lessons in Alphabetical Order

About the Author

Acknowledgements

About the Publisher