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| ISBN-13 | 9780217122993 |
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| ISBN-10 | 021712299X |
| Weight | 1.07 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 9.00 x 6.00 x 0.74 In |
| List Price | $24.02 |
| Format | Paperback |
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| Pages | 330 pages |
| Publisher | |
| Published On | 2009-08-01 |
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