The Promise of Happiness: A Novel
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Published
St. Martin's Publishing Group, 2005.
Format
eBook
Language
English
ISBN
9781429902670
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Justin Cartwright., & Justin Cartwright|AUTHOR. (2005). The Promise of Happiness: A Novel . St. Martin's Publishing Group.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Justin Cartwright and Justin Cartwright|AUTHOR. 2005. The Promise of Happiness: A Novel. St. Martin's Publishing Group.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Justin Cartwright and Justin Cartwright|AUTHOR. The Promise of Happiness: A Novel St. Martin's Publishing Group, 2005.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Justin Cartwright, and Justin Cartwright|AUTHOR. The Promise of Happiness: A Novel St. Martin's Publishing Group, 2005.
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Grouped Work ID | 1e0005d0-5e0f-10b2-a1b4-9af99120ab28-eng |
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Full title | promise of happiness |
Author | cartwright justin |
Grouping Category | book |
Last Update | 2024-05-02 11:59:07AM |
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