Kim Kavin
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"Without judging dog lovers of any stripe, The Dog Merchants makes it clear that money spent among these dog merchants has real-world effects on people and canines. Kavin reveals how dog merchants create markets for dogs, often in defiance of the usual rules of supply and demand. She takes an investigative approach and meets breeders and rescuers at all levels, shedding much-needed light on an industry that most people don't even realize is an industry....
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In what promises to become an "Omnivore's Dilemma" for dog lovers-breed devotees and adoption advocates alike-The Dog Merchants is the first book to explain the complex and often surprisingly similar business practices that extend from the American Kennel Club to local shelters, from Westminster champions to dog auctions.
Without judging dog lovers of any stripe, The Dog Merchants makes it clear that money spent among these dog merchants has real-world...
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Tips for Booking Trips on All Budgets-from $1,000 to $1,000,000 Kavin compares cruise ships and yacht charters to showcase the biggest advantage of the latter: personalized comfort. -Soundings Charter cruising comes in many flavors, from fully crewed luxury megayachts to pilot-your-own bareboats, and Kim Kavin has sampled just about all of them. -Offshore Say good-bye to lengthy security lines, overpriced pia coladas, and jam-packed shore excursions....