Published August 2002
by Chartwell Books .
Written in English
| The Physical Object | |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | 128 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL8103457M |
| ISBN 10 | 0785816100 |
| ISBN 10 | 9780785816102 |
| OCLC/WorldCa | 52305044 |
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