LISTEN UP!

Meet Flipdip the fantastical dog and his sidekick, Dr. Larry Harte, long known as a modern-day Benjamin Franklin and a 21st century renaissance man. Theirs is a world of flying ideas, spontaneity, creativity, and joie de vivre. With this new volume, "Listen Up! Musings & Cartoons," you are invited to jump into the visuals—clever cartoons and original art—and dive into the writing—from one-liners on ethical behavior to tidbits on topics of the day. You'll even find a quiz at the back of the book to challenge you to predict the future of the world! There's something for everyone in this wondrous, whimsical, and witty smorgasbord of delightful wisdom.

Welcome to the irresistibly fun and thought-provoking world of Flipdip the fantastical dog and his sidekick, Dr. Larry Harte, long known as a modern-day Benjamin Franklin and a 21st century renaissance man. Theirs is a world of flying ideas, spontaneity, creativity, and joie de vivre. With this new volume, "Listen Up! Musings & Cartoons," a sequel to Dr. Harte's "Brooklynese Proverbs & Cartoons," you are invited to jump into the visuals, from clever cartoons to original sculptures, and dive into the writing, from sizzling one-liners to easily digestible tidbits on topics of the day. You'll even find a quiz at the back of the book to challenge you to predict the future of the world! There's something for everyone in this wondrous, whimsical, and witty smorgasbord of delightful wisdom.

Lawrence S. Harte is a Brooklyn-bred orthodontist who has served in public health and leadership positions in Wash-ington, D.C. and elsewhere. He has published in The New York Times and has lectured nationally and internationally. Dr. Harte's hobbies include world traveling, sailing, magic, sculpture, playing bridge, painting, and writing poetry. In his new book, "Listen Up! Musings & Cartoons," Dr. Harte presents vignettes, art, and musings about life that nudge readers of all ages toward ethical and joyful behavior. He provides essential recipes for the basic principles of leadership, success, enjoyment, pursuit of excellence, and self-discipline.