{"product_id":"zen-dogs-isbn-9780062459374","title":"Zen Dogs","description":"\u003cp\u003eAward-winning animal photographer Alex Cearns celebrates the peace, calm, and joy dogs bring to our lives with this unique full-color collection capturing eighty dogs in their most relaxed and contented moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Alex Cearns caught Suzi the Sharpei on film with eyes closed and an endearing smile on her furry face, the renowned Australian professional pet and wildlife photographer called the picture of serenity \"Zen Dog.\" Captivated by the image’s tranquil beauty, Cearns then turned her lens on other canines experiencing their own carefree and meditative \"Zen\" moments—a series of photos that would go viral across the web and take the top prize in a major international competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpanding on Cearns’s original web series, \u003cem\u003eZen Dogs\u003c\/em\u003e includes eighty stunning color photographs of a variety of breeds—golden retrievers, beagles, French bulldogs, dachshunds, poodles, huskies, pit bulls, and German shepherds. Here are some familiar faces from the online series, joined by dozens of dogs never seen before—all whose engaging personalities shine through. Sprinkled throughout the photos are words of wisdom from the Buddha, Gandhi, and other meditative masters, inspiring messages that, with the photos, warm the heart and soothe the spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA gorgeous compendium for every dog lover, animal enthusiast, and everyone looking to add some peace and joy to their day, \u003cem\u003eZen Dogs\u003c\/em\u003e reminds us of the power dogs have to enrich our lives—to make us happier, healthier, calmer, and more loving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“In her new photo series ‘Zen Dogs,’ Australian photographer Alex Cearns captures normally lively and fun-loving dogs in the midst of their relaxation time. Seeing the look of pure, serene repose on the faces of these pups will inspire you to take a little time out of your day, reflect and recharge.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOne Green Planet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This series of images is a gentle and positive reminder to stop and take a break, to relax and unwind, to be fully present in each and every experience, and to breathe it all in.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBored Panda\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Seeing the look of pure, serene repose on the faces of these pups will inspire you to take a little time out of your day, reflect and recharge.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOne Green Planet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for the Zen Dog online series:\u003c\/b\u003e “Animal lovers will know dogs are spontaneous, carefree and give everything 110%, even during their periods of relaxation. This series of images is a gentle and positive reminder to stop and take a break, to relax and unwind, to be fully present in each and every experience, and to breathe it all in.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBored Panda\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperOne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888413274341,"sku":"NP9780062459374","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062459374.jpg?v=1730229036","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/zen-dogs-isbn-9780062459374","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}