Vital Parts: A Novel
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Open Road Media, 2014.
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eBook
Language
English
ISBN
9781497674691
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Thomas Berger., & Thomas Berger|AUTHOR. (2014). Vital Parts: A Novel . Open Road Media.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Thomas Berger and Thomas Berger|AUTHOR. 2014. Vital Parts: A Novel. Open Road Media.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Thomas Berger and Thomas Berger|AUTHOR. Vital Parts: A Novel Open Road Media, 2014.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Thomas Berger, and Thomas Berger|AUTHOR. Vital Parts: A Novel Open Road Media, 2014.
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Full title | vital parts |
Author | berger thomas |
Grouping Category | book |
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