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THE PEKINESE WHO SAVED CIVILIZATION is described as telling the true history of the world, but from a canine's point of view. The dog's name is Addison. First, he opens the book with inspiring words of wisdom. His comments are surreal. He knows his stuff. Addison could successfully organize a support group. Addison could run for Mayor of his town! Heck, Addison could be our next President!

After wonderful words from such an adorable speaker, he then continues by taking on many roles as he saves civilization.

Addison the Impersonator gives a comical impersonation of Albert Einstein and the Sphinx, while Addison the Snowshoer shows style and sophistication while climbing a dangerous mountain. Addison has it all.

Get a copy of THE PEKINESE WHO SAVED CIVILIZATION, due out September 15, 2003, and join Addison on his global adventures. You will enjoy learning of how he would solve planetary dilemmas such as love troubles, drugs and alcohol addictions, food shortages, religion controversies, and much more.

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Have you ever wondered what your dog might really be thinking about? Well Sir Addison Silber Howell, Esq. in "The Pekinese Who Saved Civilization," is about to tell you! Now he might not be able to write per se, but his words, thoughts and philosophy have been captured by his head servant/slave, Trisha Adelena Howell, so that all of us mere humans may benefit from his wise words.

You see, the self-knighted Sir Addison is a "thinking dog," and therefore naturally superior to mortals and other animal species alike. From poet and sculptor to literary genius, philosopher and psychoanalyst, Sir Addison shares his view of the world and tells us, precisely, why we should be eternally grateful not only to him, but also to GOD - the "Great Omniscient Dog (spirit).

Apparently, despite claims by many that we humans are on a path to self-destruction, Sir Addison very kindly takes us by the hand (paw?) and reveals the true history of the world. With his canine knowledge, we can solve many of our problems and thus save civilization.

Sir Addison is a proud Pekinese indeed, but his logic and quirky nature binds us to him instantly. Prepare to eat a great deal of humble pie as he points out our faults, but he points them out so eloquently that dog-lovers everywhere will do the very thing that Addison wishes - listen!

In a world where society in general seeks to find answers, to the point where we question the questions, Sir Addison's theories are simple and often motivating. Urging us to understanding, his theories are wonderfully displayed and modeled with accompanying black and white photographs that display his talents to the fullest.

Sir Addison commands reverence and respect at all times as we progress through the book, but seeing as he's sharing such knowledge and wisdom with us, we are compelled to bow at every stage, and as we nod our heads in agreement with the wise words displayed before us, we will lament loudly and ask ourselves, "Now why didn't I think of that?" Addison's words themselves will tell us why:

"...Because you are so cut off from your own bodily rhythms and true feelings. It's amazing to me how many of you humans are out of touch with your true needs, desires, goals and genital odors."

Hail Sir Addision...where have you been all of our lives? Funny, inspirational and delightful Sir! Dog-owners everywhere will applaud you!

The Pekinese Who Saved Civilization is a clever refreshing approach to a commentary on every issue thinkable. Sir Addison Silber Howell Esquire is an aging toothless Pekinese who believes "a whole race who can't even get the basics of food, rest and shelter right is in big trouble and desperately in need of my help". Addison, while referring to his owner as his personal slave, enthusiastically froths with joy while telling his perspective on solving personal and global problems. He candidly shares his ideology, assessments and philosophy about careers, money, sports, military, taxes, sex, drugs and more.

Sir Addison describes exercise as "Baloney". He states "Exercise is a completely useless activity that needlessly takes me away from eating". Addison describes his relationships with witty charm flanked by lampoonery. This perspective, told from the Pekinese's point of view, tackles serious issues head on while keeping the humor in tow.

There are numerous pictures of Addison displaying different behaviors and actions. Addison does possess a face that reaches out and tugs on the heartstrings. The book offers an energetic pace reminding us to rise above the details of the day. If you are a Pekinese lover, a political satire admirer or enjoy an entertaining unconventional bold kind of read you must have this book. Hilariously potent.

Sherry Russell
Author/researcher/reviewer

This is a good book to get.You'll see the following:

more of Garfield's dog put-downs! more gluttony more adventures and of course: more lasagna

So if you're a true Garfield fan like me get this book

There is nothing funnier than an fat, orange tabby cat with black stripes sleeping thirteen hours a day (or more), stuffing his face fat full of food, and getting stuck in a tree. When I read my morning paper, the first thing I go to is the comic section and read my daily Garfield strip. I own all 40 books of collections of Garfield strips from the last twenty five years. The animation in Garfield's first few years is a bit on the crude side but he was still funny nevertheless. It is weird seeing Garfield physically evolve until "Garfield Takes the Cake" and "Garfield Eats His Heart Out". I think Jim Davis really defined Garfield's appearance in the 5th and 6th books. Jim has yet to fail me with Garfield's antics. I love it when Jon puts Garfield on a diet or tries to go on a vacation without his lazy cat. Of course what is Garfield without a visit from Nermal, the world's cutest kitten? One of my personal favorite moments in the book is when Jon wakes up and is startled to see Garfield wearing his reading glasses. Another great moment is when Jon and Garfield visits Jon's parents on the farm, and Garfield falls into a pig waller and gets covered in mud. Garfield is hilarious when he makes some snide remark about his girlfriend Arlene's gap between her teeth. There is never a shortage of laughs in any Garfield book. Jim Davis never seems to fail me with his abilities to make me laugh through his famous fat cat.

This was the funniest collection I have read yet! Poor Odie

I thought this a more well done Garfield book though i admit i had seen some of the strips before, this has been the most enjoyable Garfield book I've read and would recomend it to both non-Garfield readers and readers who may not have it, otherwise, read it again!Why? this book has been the done the best job livening-up my "down" days, plus i especially enjoyed the sunday comics and the funny garfield's humor page. This book also remined me of the 36th garfield book in its humor basic aspects. I Love this book!

"Garfield" is one of the funniest comic strips, next to "Baby Blues"! You would still laugh if you were to skip the words and just look at the facial expressions! I find that in the earlier "Garfield's," there were more witty one-liners, which are shown in this book. I recommend!

Everybody out there keep buying Garfield books! They can be worth a lot of money someday and can become collector's items! I'm always going to keep all of mine so when I have kids they can read them!

CASTLE WAITING was one of those books that I always looked at suspiciously. Try as I might, it seemed like one of those well-meaning independent comics that was a labor of love that would be so embedded in fantasy traditions, or so hellbent on smashing those traditions, that, in my mind, I granted the books the appeal of cod liver oil.

Instead, CASTLE WAITING is quiet. Linda Medley's linework is a touch too well-defined for my tastes, but it suits her characters and setting. Here, she creates a fantasy world that brings to life the types of characters that populate fairy tales and gives them comfortable personalities, warmth, and time to develop. The residents of the castle are much like the supportive but easygoing neighbors we see in contemporary stories in other media.

Though Medley creates some conflicts and a degree of pending menace, this volume's greatest fault may be it's relative lack of dramatic tension. Comic book readers used to rapidly propelled stories may find themselves having to adjust to the more relaxed pace. That is really just your cue to sit back and enjoy the details.

I always enjoy this series whenever it comes to my local comic shop. It is an excellent fantasy story that has very memorable characters that are truly likable and you connect with quickly. The issues collected in this volume are just the beginning of what feels like an epic story. You will be right on your way to becoming hooked if you purchase this book since it collects the first eight issues of the series. And it establishes the setting well and leaves you wanting more when you get to the last chapter.... Linda Medley publishes "Castle Waiting" through her own company Olio, and every new issue that sells I'm sure will help her keep publishing.

I have to admit, I was reluctant to read this graphic novel. A friend insisted I would like it, and so I trusted his judgement and took a look. I'm terribly glad I did.

The Lucky Road takes place in a fantasy/fairy tale setting - within the first few pages, we are introduced to a talking bear, the three little pigs, and an annual music competition in Bremen. But the problems, challenges, joys and triumphs of these characters are anything but typical fantasy or comic book fare. Linda Medley has created characters who are not muscle-bound superheros, but ordinary men and women (and talking animals) who want to fall in love, raise their children, look after their friends, and get through their lives. She doesn't shy away from topics like abuse and death, but her characters, and her story, are not about violence and pain - they are about survival, and getting on with one's life, and finding joy.

This durable and amazingly consistent comedy team have somehow been reduced to a footnote in Chris Elliot's career (itself becoming a footnote), but there's plenty in these four tapes --- and in the entire series --- to surprise, perplex, delight and warm you. It was absurdist before Monty Python, observant before Seinfeld, and still somehow gentle and comforting (but not in a bad way). If the very notion of an ongoing series titled "Matt Neffer, Boy Spotwelding King of the World" doesn't intrigue you, I don't know what can be done to help you.

Bob and Ray: Tippy the Wonder Dog; Mary Backstayge, Noble Wife; Mr. Science; and Prodidgy Street are just a few of my personal favorites. These wonders of comedy fill my heart with wonder and delight as Mary opens a fast-food toast restaurant or Gustav Groundhog sells merchendise. Bob anr Ray surely were ahead of their times with witty, sharp stories that make you wonder... do dogs REALLY make ginger-ale soup?

prity nice book & covers all concepts starting from begining

If you have not touched Oracle any component of Oracle Developer/2000 before, this is the best book for you to start your learning process. Don't forget to check Learning Oracle Reports 2.5: a Tutorial for Forms Designers, Too. These two books make a perfect combination to introduce Oracle Developer/2000.

Back in color again. Garfield, Odie, Jon, Liz, Nermal, Lyman, are all back again to serve out a bunch of laughs in thier comic strips from Sunday, bigger, bolder, and in color. This book has all sorts of things going on in Garfield's cat life. He gets nailed to the cieling for a practical joke he played on Jon, and other funny things. The colors in this book are bold, bright, and beautiful, showcasing Garfield nicely.

This is a good book. Only problem, this is where the logos started being cut out. Still a good buy.

I think that you should buy Garfield Tresurey because it is full of laughs. It is realy great book and I think the revewer will love this hilarius book.

The cat who eats from noon to night, and then sleeps the rest of the time, is back for another round of making us laugh.

"The Third Garfield Treasury" contains the Sunday comics of our favorite cat from August 29, 1982, to September 30, 1984.

In this collection of funnies, you will see Garfield get ribbon-tied by little girls, turn Odie into a basketball, romp through the flowers (while they're still at the floral shop), entertain the masses on the fence, and much more.

Although these particular strips are two decades old, they are just as funny today as they were back then.

I never use my online thesaurus because it always seems to fall short, sometimes laughably so. With Roget's dictionary format thesaurus, I'm able to page with ease through several entries to locate the exact word or phrase I want. I can skip through the hilarious substitutions to locate the one perfect for my needs. Because I grew up using the dictionary format, I find myself at ease in this newly updated version that includes many entries of contemporary phrases.

Thesauri should be used with care, as the numerous choices can end up making sentences overly formal and stilted. If used sparingly, however, this volume makes a strong addition to any reference shelf.

I've bought several thesauri over the years, including good ole Roget's International, but this one by Barbara Kipfer is by far my favorite because it strikes just the right balance between ease of use and comprehensiveness. Roget's International is undoubtedly the king still for comprehensiveness. Unfortunately, Roget's International is also the most onerous to use, so much so that I rarely ever touch it anymore. Other thesauruses on the market in dictionary format, such as Roget II or Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Thesaurus, are very easy to use, but unfortunately they have few synonyms under each entry. This thesaurus by Kipfer, on the other hand, is just right. I give it five stars.

then the world will be well ordered, is what Confucius thought. This idea was so dear to his heart that he said the first thing he'd do if he were to rule a state was the rectification of words: "Let the ruler be ruler, the minister minister, the father father, and the son son".

Mr. Roget surely did not think the influence of his work would go that far. But his thesaurus, available now in the second edition of "Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus", is a very useful tool nevertheless. On over 950 pages it lists 20,000 words from ABACK (meaning "taken unawares", which is what I was when I found this treasure in the Shanghai Foreign Languages Bookstore for the equivalent of just 3 US Dollars) to ZOOM (meaning "move very quickly", which is absolutely not recommended when indulging in this book). As a decent thesaurus should do, the Roget gives you a 'meaning cluster' for every listed word. In addition, for every listed word there is a reference to the unique Concept Index at the end of the book. The Concept Index is an extension of the original idea of a thesaurus, which basically groups words according to idea. That is, the thesaurus leads you from a single word to a group of related synonyms. The Concept Index, on the other hand, shows you the semantic ocean in which the word floats. Or, to quote the editors: "The Concept Index not only helps writers to organize their ideas but leads them from those very ideas to the words that can best express them." (remember: "the rectification of words"). How does that work? The Concept Index is grouped in ten categories. One of my favorites is called "Fields of Human Activity". Under this category one finds the sub-category 'communicative', for example, which contains all the useful words for book reviews from 'abusive' to 'zany'.

If you love words, this is your book. If you want to have fun with words, this is your book, too: where else would you learn that the idea of a BUSINESSPERSON (concept no. 348, for those who want to look it up) contains not only the banker but also the cyberpunk?

Before I got into Calvin and Hobbes when I was little, my introduction to comics was none other than everybody's favorite cat, Garfield. And even in my early twenties, I can say proudly that I still read him. Any time I'm feeling down or need a good laugh, that's when I pull out a Garfield book. "Garfield: Pulls His Weight" is a hilarious collection of some of Garfield's funniest moments.

Nothing ever changes, as Garfield is always faced with the same obstacles; dieting, surviving Mondays, putting up with his not-so-bright owner, kicking Odie off the table, and much more. This book's no different from the rest, but it's still funny every time I read it.

Jim Davis has it down when it comes to creating hilarious situations for Garfield and his owner. It's almost impossible not to crack a smile when reading some of the strips. Most of the time you will run into a strip or two that will get you laughing, even if you don't want to!

"Garfield: Pulls His Weight" is a very funny collection of Garfield strips, and I recommend it to any Garfield fans out there. If you're looking for a few laughs or just want some entertainment, this is something that is bound to fulfill your needs. Garfield never gets boring, and I have no problem admitting to that.

Everybody out there keep buying Garfield books! They can be worth a lot of money someday and can become collector's items! I'm always going to keep all of mine so when I have kids they can read them!

Garfield is one of the best comic strips ever. I like all ofhis books. Garfield rules!!!!!!!!

I'm not sure who this book was written for, or why it even exists. The book is too scary for children obviously, and not many adults I know read Garfield cartoons. However, any self-respecting fan of graphic novels will probably enjoy the darker aspects of this book. But at the time that this book was written the graphic novel wasn't a fully realized possibility, and so Jim Davis wouldn't have written it for that audience. Who then was this book written for ? Sure, it makes a nice book for kids... at least some sections. I discovered the book in my uncle and aunt's basement when I was five or six and, liking Garfield, tore into it. I had some of the stories read to me. Images from this book have been burned into my mind, and my inner-child still quivers at segments like Primal Self. Before buying this book for children, consider Primal Self. It's the most frightining example of "children's literature" I've ever read, and I have read the original Brothers Grimm. In it, a cat ( who looks quite realistic and nothing like lovable Garfield ) is possessed by an evil spirit. This spirit throws the cat's body against a wall. And then the cat attacks its owner, a gentle old grandmother holding a picture her grandkids drew for her. Try explaining all that to your five year old. It's still a good book, for strong-stomached youth. There are segments like Garfield, the Exterminators, the Viking one, Space Cat, the Garden ( although I was never able to make out the cursive writing when I was a kid ) and pretty much everything else except for the lab animal one. Oh, and the introduction with the Cat-Man ( Glowing eyes of primal fire and suit of spotted orange: half skin, half fur, half suit. What is he and what is he not ? ). It's a nice book. There's still the mystery of why it exists but it shouldn't prevent you from enjoying it. If your kids have watched Harry Potter or Willy Wonka or the Dark Crystal ( especially the latter two ) and didn't have bad dreams then they should be okay.

Having been a serious Garfield fan from the day I could read, this is by far the best Garfield book. Watching him "grow" from the dawn of time (when chickens had teeth) to a "futuristic" Garfield, is fantastic. He even tries his paws at sleuthing. A definite must read for the Garfield fan.

I was in love with this book when I was a young teenager, and it was one of the things that directly inspired me to become an artist. Kudos to Jim Davis for such open minded creativity. I still admire and enjoy every one of these stories and the many flavors of art that go along with them. It has a permanent home on my bookshelf.