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Zusatztext "Buoyed with a fun! breezy tone! Delaney's practical guide gives cat owners everything they need to customize their favorite feline's environment." — Publishers Weekly "This book is clever! but it is also a totally usable guide to feline-friendly home props. If you’re planning on opening a kitty café — a trend on the rise! — you need to pick up a de-shedding brush and a copy of this book." — Book Page Informationen zum Autor Mac Delaney earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in engineering from the University of California, San Diego, in 2012. Since then he has been working in the aerospace industry on commercial aircraft and spacecraft structures. He first realized the potential for applying engineering principles to cat-related projects when he discovered that cats are significantly less stressful to interact with than humans. Motivated to learn more, he began to research these peculiar animals, how they became such a common household companion, and what can be done to make that companionship better. In an attempt to contribute to the growing field of cat research Mac takes regular trips to the zoo, where he meows at various animals to see which ones will react. So far none have, but the work is ongoing. Mac is also married to a completely real and not imaginary person. His wife is also an engineer who is supportive of the cat-based projects and tolerant of the zoo-based research. In the future he plans to continue his parallel careers in aerospace and cat engineering, in the hopes that one day these fields will be fully unified. Visit EngineeringforCats.com for more tips on building, photos of the projects, and more. Klappentext There may be 100 million pet cats in this country, but who says that means they're domesticated? Sure, they clean themselves, use a litter box, and hunt rodents, but cats are also territorial beasts who think furniture is meant for claw sharpening, and that running water is always better than still. In this inventive, surprisingly funny, and highly entertaining and practical book, Mac Delaney addresses the quirks of cat behavior through the mindset of an aerospace engineer (because that's what he is!)¿and gives us 10 projects that solve the most common sources of friction affecting cats and their doting owners. Take that preference for running water. Because cats don't trust still water (in the wild, a stagnant pool can harbor disease), they're often dehydrated and cranky. Here's how to build not one but two different fountains that will provide fresh, moving water. Or another problem: Cats, diminutive in stature, can feel inferior around humans, causing them to act out in negative ways. The solution: Erect a cat shelf on your wall, giving your pet a prime perch and a height advantage. And that furniture scratching problem? Construct the Cat Cave¿it has angled surfaces for optimal scratching, a curved top for ergonomic lounging, a carpeted interior for perfect napping, and an escape route out back for emergency exits. For any cat lover with a modicum of DIY skills, here's a whole new approach to living happily ever after with your pet(s). Vorwort Learn how to construct a fancy cat water fountain, cat shelves, and more, in this whimsical but practical guide. Aerospace engineer Mac Delaney leads readers through 10 projects that solve everyday cat-people problems, complete with step-by-step illustrations. Zusammenfassung Learn how to construct a fancy cat water fountain, cat shelves, and more, in this whimsical but practical guide. Aerospace engineer Mac Delaney leads readers through 10 projects that solve everyday cat-people problems, complete with step-by-step illustrations....
