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Mondo Canine

Jon Winokur

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Description:Man’s best friend is an irresistible subject, and the proof is right here in this new collection of quotations, anecdotes, aphorisms, folklore, and essays celebrating dogs of every size, shape, color, and persuasion.From Mark Twain to Anne Tyler, from Emily Dickinson to Dave Barry, just about everyone has a waggish observation or a profound philosophical insight inspired by the world of dogs. E.B. White’s moving eulogy immortalizes Daisy, struck by a taxicab; James Thurber’s deadpan study finds the family life of dogs far saner and more common-sensical than that of humans; and Will Rogers tells of an itinerant pooch who always paid cash for his dinner.Marvelous essays by Konrad Lorenz, Ian Shoales, J.R. Ackerley, and others expound on the nature of the beast, while Franz Kafka offers a terse summation: “All knowledge, the totality of all questions and all answers, is contained in the dog.”In Mondo Canine, you’ll get the whole truth about pit bulls and learn about the poodle who was left $30 million. In case you’re not sure of the proper way to pat your pet, Barbara Woodhouse will tell you how. Moving effortlessly from the dog house to the White House, Jon Winokur presents those famous First Dogs whose popularity sometimes exceeded their masters’. And as a crowning touch, Mondo Canine contains 45 glorious photographs of dogs—from valiant police dogs to champion Frisbee catchers.As if that weren’t enough, there’s still more: a conversation with brilliant animal trainer and author Vicki Hearne, along with a treasury of fascinating lore and trivia—from the most popular dog names in America to an interpretation of dog body language—canine conversation at its most fluent. And, of course, there are the dogs themselves: dogs who are all bite, dogs who are nothing but bark and bluster, dogs who serve their country, dogs who love to ride in cars, and still others who are noble, charming, and intelligent enough to put those of us with two legs to shame. Mondo Canine is delightful reading—and the perfect gift for anyone who’s ever experienced the sublime companionship of a dog.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Mondo Canine. To get started finding Mondo Canine, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 256

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: —

Release: 1991

ISBN: 0525933522

Description: Man’s best friend is an irresistible subject, and the proof is right here in this new collection of quotations, anecdotes, aphorisms, folklore, and essays celebrating dogs of every size, shape, color, and persuasion.From Mark Twain to Anne Tyler, from Emily Dickinson to Dave Barry, just about everyone has a waggish observation or a profound philosophical insight inspired by the world of dogs. E.B. White’s moving eulogy immortalizes Daisy, struck by a taxicab; James Thurber’s deadpan study finds the family life of dogs far saner and more common-sensical than that of humans; and Will Rogers tells of an itinerant pooch who always paid cash for his dinner.Marvelous essays by Konrad Lorenz, Ian Shoales, J.R. Ackerley, and others expound on the nature of the beast, while Franz Kafka offers a terse summation: “All knowledge, the totality of all questions and all answers, is contained in the dog.”In Mondo Canine, you’ll get the whole truth about pit bulls and learn about the poodle who was left $30 million. In case you’re not sure of the proper way to pat your pet, Barbara Woodhouse will tell you how. Moving effortlessly from the dog house to the White House, Jon Winokur presents those famous First Dogs whose popularity sometimes exceeded their masters’. And as a crowning touch, Mondo Canine contains 45 glorious photographs of dogs—from valiant police dogs to champion Frisbee catchers.As if that weren’t enough, there’s still more: a conversation with brilliant animal trainer and author Vicki Hearne, along with a treasury of fascinating lore and trivia—from the most popular dog names in America to an interpretation of dog body language—canine conversation at its most fluent. And, of course, there are the dogs themselves: dogs who are all bite, dogs who are nothing but bark and bluster, dogs who serve their country, dogs who love to ride in cars, and still others who are noble, charming, and intelligent enough to put those of us with two legs to shame. Mondo Canine is delightful reading—and the perfect gift for anyone who’s ever experienced the sublime companionship of a dog.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Mondo Canine. To get started finding Mondo Canine, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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