38 - Sunday, November 7, 1999 — North Shore News Those darned cats Cat Breeds of the World, by Desmond Morris, Viking, $36.99. Terry Peters Contributing Writer Domesticated cats can be traced back over 8,000 years and they have changed very litele in all that time. The cat has kepr its role as pest-killer through history, and while today it is more companion than predator, the domestic cat can quickly adape to an environment where i it must fend for itself. tailed overview of the contempo- rary at. He first examines their origins, then gives a global spective, and finally supplies 2 detailed description of 80 spe breeds. It is in this section of the book thar Morris uncovers the history. of each breed, such as the Korat Cat, “an ancient breed ftom Thailand, are believed to bring good luck and are Gften given to new brides vo bring her prosperity in tie years ahead.” Every cat has 2 story to tell but even their names are fascinating, like the Maine Coon ‘cat and the Singapura cat. Most of the breeds are shown in beautiful colour photographs which start cach chapter. Morris explains the various coat colours and patterns that can be found in the feline world. He completes his book with a listing of National Cat Socictics and their address- cs. It’s a great Christmas gift — any cat fancier would be thrilled with this book and che information it provides. Lube, Oit & Fi 814. foating | tesa checks, iter change *14.95 flush & Pine antificex) ‘29.59 Front Beakes (pacs / J foes x CY joint replaced most cars ; 5 co Cy joint boot from *S§.00 Bear Brakes (stoes included) tascars rom 50.60 Timing belt eeplaged by ptiret 3 Ctutch ¥ Cletch repiace” from 99.95 Muffler installed (parts extra) from £9.95 “th ey deserve it. - Few. things symbolize excellence more than the CGA felloyship. award given to members: who have. made an utstanding contribution to the CGA Association and to the unting: profession: Four. CGAs fom B C have ‘recently Kerr, Hervey ye ie, North Vancouver (Ted) Friesen, FCGA, Proprietor Wynna Powatl, Diph.T., FCA, COD, Londen Bruges Ltd. {FLO Computers Irvz., The. Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia represents over 12,000 CGAs and CGA students and is the province's largest professional accounting body. The Association meets the public interest by ensuring high standards of professional conduct through its Code of Ethical Principles and mandatory program of continuing profsssional development. THINK CGA. Human's name: Eryn MacDonald. Pet's name. and aga: Bailey, a orie-year-old quarter horse ily. Favourite activities: Baiiey has a big red apple toy she loves to play with, and enjoys “ait : . LOADED LAF 4 ‘MACHINE - Exercve/ playing with Charlie, her sta- ble mate. Favsurite treat: Her favourite treat is carrots dipped in molasses. Pet tale: Eryn loves Bailey's caim nature. She's hoping that one day they'li work as a SCHWINN 278 RECUMBENT. ‘ Symmastic Batts Heart tate Montiors body Xai Soate team practising cattle - “pen: ning: if you would fits tc to appear with your pet in. Pet Pause, please write to Terry Peters: c/a the North Shore wews,..1139. Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver, B.C., V7M 2H4. Or send e-mai to . - - G14! LOUGHEED ir a : * 155-100 CAREY BYPASS 80299-7718 608 522-5986. & aa 604 514-3530 Certified General Accountants Associztion of Gritish Columbia www.cga-be.org cea: WE'RE THE NAME SRAND FOR BUSINESS IN CANADA.