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Many of us believe that science and technology make us superior to other living things. However, most species are quite successful without either. This book explores the relative importance of science, technology, wisdom, and knowledge and how they apply to the most important issue of our time: stewardship of the wonderful planet we all live on.

Lawrence T. Friedhoff, MD, PhD, FACP is a physician scientist who has spent his career developing new drugs of the treatment of human diseases. His accomplishments include leading the the team that developed donepezil HCl, the drug most commonly used to treat Alzheimer's disease. His publications on Alzheimer's disease treatment are widely cited in the scientific literature. Drugs developed by the teams he has led are taken by millions of people every day. Dr. Friedhoff is also a trained physical chemist and has published in that area as well. Dr. Friedhoff is the author of "New Drugs: An Insider's Guide to the FDA's New Drug Approval Process for Scientists, Investors and Patients." Henry the dog is a philosopher whose primary interest is the nature of intelligence, knowledge and wisdom, and their relative importance to a happy life. Henry applies his philosophical ideas to his own life, experiencing the smells, textures, breezes, snow and tastes of this wonderful world. Henry enjoys relating to others, marking his territory, and chasing small animals. This is his first book.