is it possible to select all parent geometry in graphics window?

[alexalexalex]

I am working on a scene with alot of models and would like to know if it is possible to select all geometry of a model in the graphics window.  In Maya you are able to select one piece of geometry from a model, hit a shortcut and it would select all the geometry in that one model.  If there was a "Select Model" mode or a short cut to select all the related geometry that would be helpful.
Thanks

[mattjgerard]

I don't believe so, but if there is and I don't know about it, that would be great. "Select Parent" or something like that and each time you hit it it selects the next group up the tree.