{"product_id":"9781449437749","title":"My Dog: The Paradox: A Lovable Discourse about Man's Best Friend","description":"Matthew Inman dishes another helping of hilarity from his online comic The Oatmeal\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ein \u003ci\u003eMy Dog: The Paradox\u003c\/i\u003e. After years of carefully observing his own dog, Rambo, Inman follows his #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling \u003ci\u003eHow to Tell If Your Cat Is Plotting to Kill You, \u003c\/i\u003ewith this ode to the furry, four-footed, tail-wagging bundle of love and unbridled energy frequently dubbed man’s best friend. In \u003ci\u003eMy Dog: The Paradox\u003c\/i\u003e, Inman discusses the canine penchant for rolling in horse droppings, chasing large animals four times their size, and acting recklessly enthusiastic through the entirety of their impulsive, lovable lives. Hilarious and heartfelt, \u003ci\u003eMy Dog: The Paradox\u003c\/i\u003e eloquently illustrates the complicated relationship between man and dog.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe will never know why dogs fear hair dryers, or being baited into staring contests with cats, but as Inman explains, perhaps we love dogs so much “because their lives aren’t lengthy, logical, or deliberate, but an explosive paradox composed of fur, teeth, and enthusiasm.”\u003cbr\u003eThe Oatmeal proudly presents this very special comic in a hardcover gift book to give and to keep.","brand":"Andrews McMeel Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47123987038448,"sku":"9781449437749","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781449437749_p0.jpg?v=1763832428","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781449437749","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}