The Purina Encyclopedia of Dog Care
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Summary
This edition of The Purina Encyclopedia of Dog Care by Amy Shojai is a reference book you can return to when you need an answer. This edition is listed as 1999 • Ballantine Books • 513 pages.
Why this book now
Worth a look if you want a backlist title that still has a clear identity and use case.
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- You want a straightforward explanation or story.
- You are looking for a book you can read without much background.
- If you appreciate intimate first-person, the author plays with form to mirror the book’s themes, breaking up expectations in rewarding ways.
- You are looking for a thorough preview before deciding.
- You want something very different from this book.
- If you do not enjoy long family sagas, the narrator’s credibility is intentionally shaky throughout the book.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780345412867
Worth buying if: You want a straightforward explanation or story.
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Reading commitment
Steady Needs some room
Low commitment. Best treated as a dip-in book you consult in short bursts.
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This book is meant to be used more than once, either for practice or to look up an answer.
Best way to approach it
Read the sections you need. You do not have to start at the beginning or read every page in order.
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