| Author | : David Haber |
| Publisher | : Springer Publishing Company |
| File Size | : 43,8 Mb |
| Release Date | : 26 March 2013 |
| ISBN | : 9780826199171 |
| Pages | : 535 pages |
| Rating | : /5 ( users) |
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