A Dog Ear D Cosmos

First Interhouse Paperback Edition: In "Dog Ear'd Cosmos" an unlikely discussion with a childhood companion unfolds - as together, a canine Beast and "his boy" investigate and secure a psychic Beach-head, enabling safer Personal journeys into the Heart and Mind of Western Culture.

As a Socratic dialogue, "Dog Ear'd Cosmos" helps re-establish a brambled and long neglected trail-head leading toward an authentic western "yoga of the Mind." With a good measure of courage, the side-kicking author asks profound mental house-cleaning questions, sweeping away cobwebs left over from our rapid and fragmenting explosion into scientific know-how. In process, Thompson, the barking "better-half" of this quasi-Platonic discussion, reveals his-Self as sharing in a wisdom far beyond expectation... The canine companion of David's youth offers comfort, correction, and clarifying perspectives on topics including: Blind-spots within Scientific Cosmology; Gratitude, Happiness, and confusion; a Physics of Contemplation; Entropic Power of the Spoken Word; and a compassionate "Self-Centeredness..."

The story of one dog's attempt to save his family, become a star, and eat a lot of bacon. Cosmo's family is falling apart. And it's up to Cosmo to keep them together. He knows exactly what to do. There's only one problem. Cosmo is a Golden Retriever. Wise, funny, and filled with warmth and heart, this is Charlotte's Web meets Little Miss Sunshine: a moving, beautiful story, with a wonderfully unique hero, from an incredible new voice in middle grade fiction - perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead and Kate DiCamillo. "This gem has all the warmth and joy of Homeward Bound, and is making me want to get a golden retriever immediately." - Catherine Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper's Island "Cosmo's narration combines wit, heart, stubbornness, and a grouchy dignity, all ably tugging at funny bones and heartstrings alike." - Kirkus (starred review) "I adored this, a genuine feel-good delight with the most lovable animal narrator I've read in ages." - Fiona Noble, The Bookseller "Like any good dog, Cosmo is so funny, friendly, and loyal that he quickly became a dear friend, so much so that when I finished reading the book, I missed hearing his voice and picturing his shaggy face. Come back, Cosmo!" - Jim Gorant, author of the New York Times bestseller The Lost Dogs

Examine drawings and paintings by the eighteenth century French artist, discusses the themes and style of his work, and reviews what is known about his life.