Ancient Computing Technology: From Abacuses to Water Clocks
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Lerner Publishing Group|Lerner Publishing Group, 2011.
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English
ISBN
9780761372714
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Mary B. Woods., Mary B. Woods|AUTHOR., & Michael Woods|AUTHOR. (2011). Ancient Computing Technology: From Abacuses to Water Clocks . Lerner Publishing Group|Lerner Publishing Group.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Mary B. Woods, Mary B. Woods|AUTHOR and Michael Woods|AUTHOR. 2011. Ancient Computing Technology: From Abacuses to Water Clocks. Lerner Publishing Group|Lerner Publishing Group.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Mary B. Woods, Mary B. Woods|AUTHOR and Michael Woods|AUTHOR. Ancient Computing Technology: From Abacuses to Water Clocks Lerner Publishing Group|Lerner Publishing Group, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Mary B. Woods, Mary B. Woods|AUTHOR, and Michael Woods|AUTHOR. Ancient Computing Technology: From Abacuses to Water Clocks Lerner Publishing Group|Lerner Publishing Group, 2011.
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Full title | ancient computing technology from abacuses to water clocks |
Author | woods mary b |
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