Ironic Witness
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Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2015.
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9781498270465
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Diane Glancy., & Diane Glancy|AUTHOR. (2015). Ironic Witness . Wipf and Stock Publishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Diane Glancy and Diane Glancy|AUTHOR. 2015. Ironic Witness. Wipf and Stock Publishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Diane Glancy and Diane Glancy|AUTHOR. Ironic Witness Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2015.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Diane Glancy, and Diane Glancy|AUTHOR. Ironic Witness Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2015.
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Full title | ironic witness |
Author | glancy diane |
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