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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 420 EAN: 9781402047978 Edition: 1 ISBN: 1402047975 Label: Springer Manufacturer: Springer Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 290 Publication Date: May 09, 2008 Publisher: Springer Studio: Springer Related Items:
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