The Purina Encyclopedia of Dog Care
It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.
Amy Shojai
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6
Catalog books
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4
Works
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1992 to 2001
Strongest span
Who This Author Is
Amy Shojai has enough depth here to be more than a raw catalog rollup. This page pulls together 6 catalog-linked books across 1992 to 2001, which makes it easier to separate the strongest starting points from the noisier editions. The clearest lane here leans toward Backlist browsing.
Best for readers who want a dependable place to start before opening the full catalog list. If you want the easiest first click, start with The Purina Encyclopedia of Dog Care and branch outward from there. UPB note: the strongest documented run here lands between 1992 to 2001; the most common copies on this page tend to come from Ballantine Books and BDD Promotional Books Company.
Best Place To Start
Author At A Glance
Best known for: Backlist browsing entry points • common used copies from Ballantine Books and BDD Promotional Books Company
Genres and themes: Backlist browsing
Who this author is best for: readers who want a dependable place to start before opening the full catalog list
UPB note: the strongest documented run here lands between 1992 to 2001; the most common copies on this page tend to come from Ballantine Books and BDD Promotional Books Company.
Top Books To Start With
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The Purina Encyclopedia of Dog Care
Ballantine Books • 1999 • longer commitment
UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1999 • 513 pages.
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Purina Encyclopedia of Cat Care
Ballantine Books • 1998 • longer commitment
UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1998 • 463 pages.
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Kitten Care and Training: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
John Wiley & Sons Inc • 1996 • quick commitment
It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.
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St Martins Pr • 1999 • longer commitment
UPB note: year signal: 1999 • 500 pages.
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The First-Aid Companion for Dogs and Cats
Rodale Press • 2001 • commitment varies by edition
UPB note: year signal: 2001.
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BDD Promotional Books Company • 1992 • commitment varies by edition
UPB note: year signal: 1992.
How The Picks Compare
- Purina Encyclopedia of Cat Care is the easier short commitment, while The Purina Encyclopedia of Dog Care asks for more reading time up front.
- Purina Encyclopedia of Cat Care gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while The Purina Encyclopedia of Dog Care leans later in the catalog.
- Kitten Care and Training: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from The Purina Encyclopedia of Dog Care.