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Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: Paul Dry Books; 2 Revised edition (July 1, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1589880323
ISBN-13: 978-1589880320



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Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: Paul Dry Books; 2 Revised edition (July 1, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1589880323
ISBN-13: 978-1589880320



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8 x 4.9 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

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