Baghdad Central
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Published
Bitter Lemon Press, 2014.
Format
eBook
Language
English
ISBN
9781908524263
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Elliott Colla., & Elliott Colla|AUTHOR. (2014). Baghdad Central . Bitter Lemon Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Elliott Colla and Elliott Colla|AUTHOR. 2014. Baghdad Central. Bitter Lemon Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Elliott Colla and Elliott Colla|AUTHOR. Baghdad Central Bitter Lemon Press, 2014.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Elliott Colla, and Elliott Colla|AUTHOR. Baghdad Central Bitter Lemon Press, 2014.
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Grouped Work ID | e627641e-3b75-c895-2dd8-2d70e4be2a9b-eng |
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Full title | baghdad central |
Author | colla elliott |
Grouping Category | book |
Last Update | 2023-04-14 19:03:07PM |
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