Life Sentences
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Published
David R. Godine, Publisher, 2022.
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eBook
Language
English
ISBN
9781567927337
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Billy O'Callaghan., & Billy O'Callaghan|AUTHOR. (2022). Life Sentences . David R. Godine, Publisher.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Billy O'Callaghan and Billy O'Callaghan|AUTHOR. 2022. Life Sentences. David R. Godine, Publisher.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Billy O'Callaghan and Billy O'Callaghan|AUTHOR. Life Sentences David R. Godine, Publisher, 2022.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Billy O'Callaghan, and Billy O'Callaghan|AUTHOR. Life Sentences David R. Godine, Publisher, 2022.
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Full title | life sentences |
Author | ocallaghan billy |
Grouping Category | book |
Last Update | 2024-02-29 09:11:11AM |
Last Indexed | 2024-04-20 02:49:18AM |
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Last Used | Oct 17, 2023 |
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