Faking
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9781554885299
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
James King., & James King|AUTHOR. (1999). Faking . Dundurn Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)James King and James King|AUTHOR. 1999. Faking. Dundurn Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)James King and James King|AUTHOR. Faking Dundurn Press, 1999.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)James King, and James King|AUTHOR. Faking Dundurn Press, 1999.
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Full title | faking |
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