Randall, K. W.: - Karen W. Randall is an accomplished artist. Connoisseurs of military art are very familiar with her name and work. Her reputation for accuracy and realism is respected worldwide. She served as the art director for ARMOR magazine, which has worldwide circulation. Her accuracy in technical illustration combined with artistic flair has garnered much recognition. Her work adorns several military museums, including the Patton Museum and European museums. Her fan mail consists of letters from historians, noncommissioned officers, reservists, and high-ranking officers, including George S. Patton Jr. She completed a series of limited-edition prints of historic subjects that have all sold out. Her spe-cialty is oil paintings, which are detailed and vibrant. Her exotic subjects consist of big wild cats, birds, Moroccan scenes, belly dancers, and elephants. She graduated from the University of Louisville with a bachelor of science in education, teaching certified. She wrote this book to increase awareness and welfare of cats. She resides in Michigan with her husband, John, and pet Toyger, Alibaba.