How Not to Drown: A Novel
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9781643855585
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Jaimee Wriston Colbert., & Jaimee Wriston Colbert|AUTHOR. (2021). How Not to Drown: A Novel . Alcove Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jaimee Wriston Colbert and Jaimee Wriston Colbert|AUTHOR. 2021. How Not to Drown: A Novel. Alcove Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jaimee Wriston Colbert and Jaimee Wriston Colbert|AUTHOR. How Not to Drown: A Novel Alcove Press, 2021.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Jaimee Wriston Colbert, and Jaimee Wriston Colbert|AUTHOR. How Not to Drown: A Novel Alcove Press, 2021.
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Full title | how not to drown |
Author | colbert jaimee wriston |
Grouping Category | book |
Last Update | 2024-02-01 08:40:37AM |
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