{"product_id":"why-cats-are-assholes-9781510756229","title":"Why Cats Are Assholes","description":"\u003cb\u003eMost people love cats. They're fluffy, playful, and can be a joy to have as a companion. However, they can also be huge assholes. So what can you do? How do you deal with a roommate who always seems to be plotting to kill you?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e While we all love sharing adorable photos of kittens, these frisky felines are known more for marching to the beat of their own drum than abiding by the rules. From running around your home at two in the morning, knocking everything off your shelves, or taking up most of your bed, these furry critters can be immensely selfish and disrespectful to those who give them endless love and affection. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy Cats Are Assholes\u003c\/i\u003e is up for such a challenge. From studying their history all the way back to ancient Egypt, comedian Liz Miele--the daughter of veterinarians--digests the cat psyche to try and understand why they do the things they do, and how we, as their loyal servants, can handle domestic bliss with them around. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With the help of her cat Pasta, Miele breaks down the common behaviors of cats in an attempt to try and better understand their plan of attack (if there is one), as well as what we can do to better prepare ourselves. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Whether you have one, two, or twelve fur babies, \u003ci\u003eWhy Cats Are Assholes\u003c\/i\u003e is the ultimate guide to better understanding your pet's behavior while taking back your home from these domesticated terrorists.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLiz Miele\u003c\/b\u003e began doing stand-up at age sixteen in New York City, and was profiled in the\u003ci\u003e New Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e magazine two years later. She has appeared on Comedy Central's \u003ci\u003eLive at Gotham\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThis Week at the Comedy Cellar\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as NPR's \u003ci\u003eWait Wait Don't Tell Me\u003c\/i\u003e and Hulu's \u003ci\u003eComing to the Stage\u003c\/i\u003e. A Native of New Jersey, Miele has toured the world sharing her hilarious stories about life, feminism, sex, and, of course, cats. She has three albums you can stream or buy, \u003ci\u003eEmotionally Exhausting\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMind Over Melee\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSelf Help Me\u003c\/i\u003e, which is also a free special on YouTube. Visit www.lizmiele.com for future tour dates. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eChelsea Trousdale\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator and designer, currently based in Utah. She received her BFA in illustration from BYU. Trousdale has two studio assistant cats named Mac and Dillion, who are both very unhelpful but a great source of inspiration. You can view her work on her website at www.chelseatrousdale.com or on her Instagram @chelsea_trousdale.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Skyhorse Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50371873014034,"sku":"9781510756229","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6097381e-8c71-4c57-9903-97c81bd96f71.jpg?v=1728540381","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/why-cats-are-assholes-9781510756229","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}