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How To Speak Dog: Mastering the Art of Dog-Human Communication by Stanley Coren
5.0
[b:How To Speak Dog: Mastering the Art of Dog-Human Communication|908145|How To Speak Dog Mastering the Art of Dog-Human Communication|Stanley Coren|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1393771072s/908145.jpg|106872] is a masterfully written reference on the topic of canine communication. [a:Stanley Coren|8425|Stanley Coren|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/authors/1310590847p2/8425.jpg] thoroughly describes the many methods and messages of canine behavior; he also illustrates those behaviors both literally (with visual references) and anecdotally with personal stories and scientific studies.
I have casually explored canine communication for a number of years, even doing a handful of science projects on the subject as a child. Recently, I have been spending a great deal of time interacting with wolves, wolf-dogs, and dogs, so I found my underdeveloped understanding of canine communication somewhat limiting in practice. Coren's book has given me the opportunity to strengthen my relationships with the animals I regularly interact with and has allowed me to efficiently communicate with new animals I meet.
I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in learning how to communicate and understand our canine companions. I'm not nearly fluent in this new "language", but I feel like my vocabulary has been strengthen by this is an invaluable resource. As the author says in the book's preface:
I have casually explored canine communication for a number of years, even doing a handful of science projects on the subject as a child. Recently, I have been spending a great deal of time interacting with wolves, wolf-dogs, and dogs, so I found my underdeveloped understanding of canine communication somewhat limiting in practice. Coren's book has given me the opportunity to strengthen my relationships with the animals I regularly interact with and has allowed me to efficiently communicate with new animals I meet.
I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in learning how to communicate and understand our canine companions. I'm not nearly fluent in this new "language", but I feel like my vocabulary has been strengthen by this is an invaluable resource. As the author says in the book's preface:
Understanding how dogs communicate allows a much greater ability to know what they are feeling, what they are thinking, and what their intentions are. It also provides more ways to tell them what you want them to do and to control their behavior.
Financial Peace Revisited: New Chapters on Marriage, Singles, Kids and Families by Dave Ramsey
2.0
"I get it. Thanks."
That was my overall feeling while reading [b:Financial Peace Revisited|129565|Financial Peace Revisited|Dave Ramsey|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1309201190s/129565.jpg|124787]. This book is a near copy of the other books pushed out by [a:Dave Ramsey|44526|Dave Ramsey|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1215615429p2/44526.jpg]. His book "Total Money Makeover" had been suggested to me and then read and reviewed before.
[b:Financial Peace Revisited|129565|Financial Peace Revisited|Dave Ramsey|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1309201190s/129565.jpg|124787] had a few extra insights in it that I enjoyed, but I probably wouldn't have done anything more than flipped through it were it not for my reading group.
I might reference his categorical generalizations of the financial decisions people tend to make throughout life, simply as a way to remind myself what to be aware of. Other than that, my overall advice regarding this advice-giving book: if you've read one of his books you've read them all. Take a look at the table of contents, see if there's anything that catches your eye, skim it, and then put it back on the shelf. Who knows, maybe the simple act of not buying the book will empower you with a little extra "financial peace".
That was my overall feeling while reading [b:Financial Peace Revisited|129565|Financial Peace Revisited|Dave Ramsey|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1309201190s/129565.jpg|124787]. This book is a near copy of the other books pushed out by [a:Dave Ramsey|44526|Dave Ramsey|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1215615429p2/44526.jpg]. His book "Total Money Makeover" had been suggested to me and then read and reviewed before.
[b:Financial Peace Revisited|129565|Financial Peace Revisited|Dave Ramsey|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1309201190s/129565.jpg|124787] had a few extra insights in it that I enjoyed, but I probably wouldn't have done anything more than flipped through it were it not for my reading group.
I might reference his categorical generalizations of the financial decisions people tend to make throughout life, simply as a way to remind myself what to be aware of. Other than that, my overall advice regarding this advice-giving book: if you've read one of his books you've read them all. Take a look at the table of contents, see if there's anything that catches your eye, skim it, and then put it back on the shelf. Who knows, maybe the simple act of not buying the book will empower you with a little extra "financial peace".