Published October 1994
by Quill .
Written in English
| The Physical Object | |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL7726815M |
| ISBN 10 | 068813789X |
| ISBN 10 | 9780688137892 |
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