Not for Everyday Use: A Memoir
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Elizabeth Nunez., & Elizabeth Nunez|AUTHOR. (2014). Not for Everyday Use: A Memoir . Akashic Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Elizabeth Nunez and Elizabeth Nunez|AUTHOR. 2014. Not for Everyday Use: A Memoir. Akashic Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Elizabeth Nunez and Elizabeth Nunez|AUTHOR. Not for Everyday Use: A Memoir Akashic Books, 2014.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Elizabeth Nunez, and Elizabeth Nunez|AUTHOR. Not for Everyday Use: A Memoir Akashic Books, 2014.
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Full title | not for everyday use |
Author | nunez elizabeth |
Grouping Category | book |
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