Common Phrases: And the Amazing Stories Behind Them
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Published
Skyhorse, 2010.
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eBook
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English
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9781628731545
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Max Cryer., & Max Cryer|AUTHOR. (2010). Common Phrases: And the Amazing Stories Behind Them . Skyhorse.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Max Cryer and Max Cryer|AUTHOR. 2010. Common Phrases: And the Amazing Stories Behind Them. Skyhorse.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Max Cryer and Max Cryer|AUTHOR. Common Phrases: And the Amazing Stories Behind Them Skyhorse, 2010.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Max Cryer, and Max Cryer|AUTHOR. Common Phrases: And the Amazing Stories Behind Them Skyhorse, 2010.
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Full title | common phrases and the amazing stories behind them |
Author | cryer max |
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Last Update | 2023-03-08 19:00:53PM |
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