{"product_id":"9780740786730","title":"Dogma: A Way of Life","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDogma\u003c\/i\u003e pairs Kim Levin's stunning black-and-white photography with Erica Salmon's poignant aphorisms to capture the nature and nuances of the way dogs live.\u003ci\u003edogma\u003c\/i\u003e--(n.) \u003cb\u003e1a:\u003c\/b\u003e something held as an established opinion; especially: a definite authoritative tenet \u003cb\u003eb:\u003c\/b\u003e a code of such tenets pedagogical dogma \u003cb\u003ec:\u003c\/b\u003e a point of view or tenet put forth as authoritative without adequate grounds. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDogma,\u003c\/i\u003e a book wherein dogs get to hold the definite authoritative tenet, provides a distinct point of view. And it's one that readers will find both amusing and insightful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn her previous books, photographer Kim Levin touchingly chronicled our affection for dogs in evocative images and words. Now she's applied her creative energy to \u003ci\u003eDogma,\u003c\/i\u003e an attractive volume that details a dog's life. More important, \u003ci\u003eDogma,\u003c\/i\u003e is a code of living for dogs by dogs. But humans just might want to pay attention, too--\u003ci\u003eDogma,\u003c\/i\u003e presents seemingly innocent lessons that would be valuable for everyone to learn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout \u003ci\u003eDogma,\u003c\/i\u003e, canines of all varieties demonstrate the good life in entertaining photos by Levin and carefree maxims written by Erica Salmon:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Befriend all sorts of creatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Explore your own backyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Smile even if your teeth aren't perfect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Sniff out a situation before running into it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Let loved ones call you silly names like \"Stinky\" and \"Sweet Pea.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTogether, the words and pictures create a clever take on how life should be lived. Dog lovers and anyone looking for the simple life will savor this wonderful book.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47126323134704,"sku":"9780740786730","price":4.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780740786730_p0.jpg?v=1763630932","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780740786730","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}