Physical: An American Checkup
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Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2006.
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9780374706197
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James McManus., & James McManus|AUTHOR. (2006). Physical: An American Checkup . Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)James McManus and James McManus|AUTHOR. 2006. Physical: An American Checkup. Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)James McManus and James McManus|AUTHOR. Physical: An American Checkup Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2006.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)James McManus, and James McManus|AUTHOR. Physical: An American Checkup Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2006.
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Full title | physical an american checkup |
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