Mathematics, Magic and Mystery
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9780486801179
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Martin Gardner., & Martin Gardner|AUTHOR. (2014). Mathematics, Magic and Mystery . Dover Publications.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Martin Gardner and Martin Gardner|AUTHOR. 2014. Mathematics, Magic and Mystery. Dover Publications.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Martin Gardner and Martin Gardner|AUTHOR. Mathematics, Magic and Mystery Dover Publications, 2014.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Martin Gardner, and Martin Gardner|AUTHOR. Mathematics, Magic and Mystery Dover Publications, 2014.
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Grouped Work ID | c67b0d58-01ee-342d-b4c7-3f6ac33c7de6-eng |
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Full title | mathematics magic and mystery |
Author | gardner martin |
Grouping Category | book |
Last Update | 2023-08-18 20:04:16PM |
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