Reflections of a Peacemaker: A Portrait through Heartsongs
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Mattie J. T. Stepanek., & Mattie J. T. Stepanek|AUTHOR. (2010). Reflections of a Peacemaker: A Portrait through Heartsongs . Andrews McMeel Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Mattie J. T. Stepanek and Mattie J. T. Stepanek|AUTHOR. 2010. Reflections of a Peacemaker: A Portrait Through Heartsongs. Andrews McMeel Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Mattie J. T. Stepanek and Mattie J. T. Stepanek|AUTHOR. Reflections of a Peacemaker: A Portrait Through Heartsongs Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2010.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Mattie J. T. Stepanek, and Mattie J. T. Stepanek|AUTHOR. Reflections of a Peacemaker: A Portrait Through Heartsongs Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2010.
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Full title | reflections of a peacemaker a portrait through heartsongs |
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