My Therapist's Dog: Lessons in Unconditional Love
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Published
Algonquin Books, 2004.
Format
eBook
Language
English
ISBN
9781565127890
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Diana Wells., & Diana Wells|AUTHOR. (2004). My Therapist's Dog: Lessons in Unconditional Love . Algonquin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Diana Wells and Diana Wells|AUTHOR. 2004. My Therapist's Dog: Lessons in Unconditional Love. Algonquin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Diana Wells and Diana Wells|AUTHOR. My Therapist's Dog: Lessons in Unconditional Love Algonquin Books, 2004.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Diana Wells, and Diana Wells|AUTHOR. My Therapist's Dog: Lessons in Unconditional Love Algonquin Books, 2004.
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Full title | my therapists dog lessons in unconditional love |
Author | wells diana |
Grouping Category | book |
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