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Product details
Publisher : Skyhorse; 4th edition (October 14, 2014)
Language : English
Hardcover : 456 pages
ISBN-10 : 1629143693
ISBN-13 : 978-1629143699
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 8.5 x 1.1 x 11 inches
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