CAT TALES: A History published by Thames & Hudson, is a fascinating exploration of the incredible and improbable history of humans’ relationship with cats. As of 2021, some 45 million American households own one or more cats, making them one of the most popular companion animals in the world. Feared, revered, respected, and beloved, cats have left an indelible paw print on the histories and civilizations of humankind.

In CAT TALES, leading anthropologist Jerry D. Moore charts the cat’s path from deadly enemy to improbable roommate, utilizing the latest archaeological evidence to produce an original and revealing narrative. Starting with the terrifying prehistoric scimitar-tooth cat of the Pliocene age and the lion drawings of the Paleolithic Chauvet Cave, Moore journeys through humans’ complicated history with these charismatic creatures. He travels along the Nile and across the Mediterranean, sailing on to South America, and exploring pet cemeteries, cat mummies, and exquisite statuary across continents and centuries.

While cats are now beloved members of families around the world, attempts to bring cats in from the cold have not always had happy endings, as Moore explores through the stories of such famous feline fanciers as Joe Exotic and Siegfried & Roy. Illustrated throughout with incredible archaeological finds, cave paintings, classical statues, historical drawings and paintings, and contemporary photographs, CAT TALES unlocks the mysteries of these remarkable creatures and asks a simple question: who domesticated who?

EDEN: A Portrait of Mountain Biking in Aotearoa New Zealand published by Thames & Hudson, is an exhilarating photographic survey of the best mountain bike trails in the country. Few countries in the world serve up such diverse mountain biking environments as New Zealand. With a labyrinth of trails that flow, challenge, and excite—set against a backdrop of dramatic and surreal landscapes—the country has become the “Garden of Eden” for mountain bikers. 

With contributions by leading photographers and professional athletes who have both played a part in and documented the rise of mountain biking, Eden is a stunning collection of mountain biking photography and essays that capture the growth of this young sport in one of the youngest countries in the world. This book is for daydreaming and for inspiring bucket list adventure- making in the mountain bike paradise of New Zealand. Illustrated in color throughout.

THE ICONIC TROPICAL HOUSE produced by the great publisher Thames & Hudson is a luscious survey of forty-five of the best and most memorable tropical houses built in Southeast Asia and Australia over the last forty years.

In more than 350 stunning images, architectural photographer and author Patrick Bingham-Hall surveys homes in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, and northern Australia, setting each house in context. He argues that climate, colonization, and modernism—as well as geopolitical events since the end of World War II, increasing prosperity, and even the advent of air-conditioning—have created a very specific set of constraints and circumstances that shape trends in tropical home design. This includes buildings with pitched roofs, broad overhangs and eaves, verandas, and big doors and windows that optimize airflow and solar orientation.

THE ICONIC TROPICAL HOUSE shows readers that this is architecture that’s inherently environmentally attuned and innately sustainable. It’s also a book of lush, jaw-dropping houses that seamlessly blend indoor and out, in locations anyone would want to visit. Larger-than-life and often open to the elements, the homes highlighted in this stunningly illustrated volume embrace a strong sense of place and a fearless design sensibility.

CITY CATS OF ISTANBUL published by Thames & Hudson is a colorful and quirky photobook that captures the lives of some of the thousands of cats who live on the streets of the city. In nearly one hundred images, photographer Marcel Heijnen gives readers a glimpse into these street cats’ unique personalities and stories, each with its own charm, while also celebrating the vibrant spirit of Turkey’s largest city. 

Whether they’re lounging on cobblestones and shop fronts or perched on colorful market stalls, the cats of Istanbul are an iconic part of its urban landscape. Heijnen’s photographs highlight not just the felines themselves, but also the local culture of care and appreciation for them, notably depicted in the 2016 documentary film Kedi.  Following an essay that examines the historical and contemporary cultural significance of cats in Turkish society, City Cats of Istanbul pairs Heijnen’s winning photographs with original, creative haiku that complement and illuminate the images, providing humorous, astute, or profound musings on cats’ interactions with humans and their environments, and three brief stories that imagine the lives of some of these memorable city cats.

HOW TO SURVIVE AND THRIVE IN AN IMPOSSIBLE WORLD by Steve Carter/Steve Bonham gives valuable solutions for coping in these uncertain times. Steve encourages us to liberate our inner natural resilience through rewilding our spirit and reclaiming mischief and freedom. A powerful small book full of wisdom that will help you adapt, flourish and live with greater depth. Abandon fear and be brave on your own terms, life fully by employing the vital ideas in HOW TO SURVIVE AND THRIVE IN AN IMPOSSIBLE WORLD written by this much-admired vagabond psychologist, adventurer and philosopher.