Published September 30, 2005
by Jones & Bartlett Publishers .
Written in English
| The Physical Object | |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | 500 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL8036997M |
| ISBN 10 | 0763722898 |
| ISBN 10 | 9780763722890 |
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