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Paris Permenter

Paris Permenter

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Paris Permenter and John Bigley are the authors of Barkonomics: Tips for Frugal Fidos (Riviera Books) and the publishers of DogTipper.com. Barkonomics is Paris and John's 28th book. The husband-wife team have also authored books for Random House, Globe Pequot, Avalon, Open Road, and other publishers.

Gimme-Jimmy

Gimme-Jimmy

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<span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"></span><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><font face="Calibri">JamesAlexander’s nickname was Gimme-Jimmy because he was a greedy and selfish bully.<span>  </span>Imagine Jimmy’s concern when he discoveredthat every time he said the word “Gimme”, his hand grew larger. <span> </span>Jimmy was happy to discover that when he waspolite and said “Please” and “Thank you”, his hand began to shrink.<span>  </span>He started practicing his new “Polite Rule”and found out that it was much more fun to share.<span style="color:#000000;"></span></font></span></p><p></p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"></span><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12pt;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Calibri;"></span> </p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"></span>

Story Behind The Book

Want to save money on your dog's care? We're always looking for ways to save! Our new book, Barkonomics, includes over 300 ways you can save money on your dog's food, prescriptions, vet bills, grooming, toys, travel, and more.

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<p style="font-size:9px;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Praise for books by Paris Permenter &amp; John Bigley</strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">“The husband-and-wife team of Paris Permenter and John Bigley have been the most prolific travel writers in the state.”<em>—Austin Chronicle</em></p> <p class="MsoNormal">“Paris and John know their territory well…”<em>—Southern Living</em><span style="font-style:normal;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">“Visitors will find this book a terrific resource…”—<em>Family Travel Times</em><span style="font-style:normal;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">“…<em>Texas Barbecue </em><span style="font-style:normal;">is a highly recommended addition to any kitchen cookbook shelf…”—</span><em>Midwest Book Review</em></p> <p class="MsoNormal">“If you’re looking for a one- or two-day getaway but you’re not sure where to go, then Paris Permenter and John Bigley may have just the ticket for you.” —<em>Hill Country News</em></p> <p class="MsoNormal">“Getaways for two run the gamut…all readily available in Texas, as you’ll find in a new guidebook by travel writers Paris Permenter and John Bigley.”<em>—The Dallas Morning News <br /></em></p> <p class="MsoNormal">“<em>Texas Barbecue </em><span style="font-style:normal;">was written by a couple of the best Texas writers around, Paris Permenter and John Bigley…”</span><em>—Houston Post</em></p> <p class="MsoNormal">“After logging 8,000 miles, Austinites Paris Permenter and John Bigley know the high roads and the back roads of Central and South Texas.”<br /> —<em>Austin American-Statesman</em></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span>“…an ideal reference tool for the aficionado of good food and high-quality accommodations.” —<em>Library Journal</em></p> <p class="MsoNormal">“In Texas, barbecue is a religion. So when authors Paris Permenter and John Bigley made a pilgrimage to the Barbecue Belt..., they were inspired to write<em> Texas Barbecue</em><span style="font-style:normal;">…”</span><em>—Texas Monthly <br /></em></p> <p class="MsoNormal">“…boasts the beef on the state’s best barbecue pits…”<em>—Texas Highways</em></p> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';"></span>