Friday, November 27, 2015

A 5 Star Book Review for Dogtology by Jeff Lazarus....

A 5 Star Book Review for Dogtology by Jeff Lazarus... 

Synopsis:
Dog·tol·o·gy
noun
 1. The belief in Dog.
 2. The system of rituals, practices, and behaviors engaged in by Dogtologists. 

Chew on this. As humans, we have a deep need to believe . . . a need to relate to something greater and more ideal than ourselves. Perhaps that's why so many millions believe in Dog. Man's devotion to Dog has come to rival the great -isms and -ologies of the world. This has gone way beyond a hobby. We may not literally worship Dogs, but we come pawfully close. This rabid reverence for Rover has a name: It's called Dogtology. Dogtology is for the dog lover who has bailed on a date because they didn't want Twinkles to be left home alone, for the human whose dog owns a more festive holiday wardrobe than they do, those whose pups dine on free-range bison burgers while they live off ramen, or whose smartphones have more photos of their dog than of the humans in their family.
Live. Bark. Believe. Dogtology is a humorous exploration of man's fanatical devotion to Dog. In this book, Lazarus makes the case that Dogtology has become a bone-a-fide belief system on par with the world's great philosophies and religions. 

My review:
Love dogs? So do I and I love this book! This is a wonderful book for dog lovers with beautiful illustrations.  At just 192 pages it is a quick read and you’ll find yourself easily flipping through the pages. Author Jeff Lazarus has a great way with words in this book. If you’re a dog owner, you’ll also find yourself nodding, smiling and agreeing at the author’s written words here. I am proud to call myself a dogtologist and after you read this book, you will be proud to call yourself one, too.
Overall, I highly recommend this book without hesitation to anyone that loves dogs, owns dogs or is just curious about the relationship between dogs and their owners. Hands down: I love this book! Live. Bark. Believe, and do it all over again.
Disclaimer: I received an ARC e-book copy from Net Galley in exchange for a fair and honest review. 

 About the Author:


One night while out to dinner on a first date, the author was asked, ''What's your religion?'' Without thinking, he blurted out jokingly, ''Dogtology.'' As he later thought about his response, he realized there was more truth to it than he'd intended--he didn't just love dogs, he adored them. All his life, he has been a dog advocate, dog rescuer, and dog whisperee. That's right; dogs talk to him. (In fact, Dog told him to write this book.)
 


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Thursday, November 12, 2015

5 Out of 5 Stars for SAS Survival Handbook...

5 Out of 5 Stars for SAS Survival Handbook-Revised Edition-by John 'Lofty' Wiseman-paperback-March 3, 2009
 Front Cover.

My Review:

Prepare for the worst! Being Forewarned is being forearmed. Always be prepared!
Wow! This book astonished me: from the honesty to its intensity, this is an in-depth look at how to survive any situation in any climate. Though, I don't think I could kill my own game to eat; I'd probably revert to being a vegan, the information from how to trap to how to prep it is in there. And should I need to eat weeds and nuts, there are full color photos on the safe ones to eat and those to avoid, including those dangerous bugs and reptiles to avoid.
He provides you with information on how to put together a survival kit and a survival pouch. With these few items one puts together, one can surive anywhere, anytime.
It is a thick book and I'm still working my way through it, but I highly recommend it for reference. I sincerely hope I nor anyone else never needs to rely on it, but in these days of the increasing frequency and strength of natural and man-made disasters, one never knows.


      From Amazon.com:

For Any Climate, in Any Situation.
Newly updated to reflect the latest in survival knowledge and technology, the internationally bestselling SAS Survival Handbook is the definitive resource for all campers, hikers, and outdoor adventurers. From basic campcraft and navigation to fear management and strategies for coping with any type of disaster, this complete course includes:
Being prepared: Understanding basic survival needs and preparing essentials, such as a pocket survival kit.
Making camp: Finding the best location, constructing the appropriate shelter, organizing camp, and creating tools.
Food: What to eat, what to avoid, where to find it, and how to prepare it.
First aid: A comprehensive course in emergency/wilderness medicine, including how to maximize survival in any climate or when injured.
Disaster survival: How to react in the face of increasingly frequent natural disasters and hostile situations—and how to survive at home if all services and supplies are cut off.

 Back Cover.


      About the Author:

John 'Lofty' Wiseman served for 26 years with the Special Air Service and was their Chief Survival Instructor. He remains the foremost authority on SAS training techniques for civilians.


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