Brilliant: The Evolution of Artificial Light
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Jane Brox., & Jane Brox|AUTHOR. (2010). Brilliant: The Evolution of Artificial Light . Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jane Brox and Jane Brox|AUTHOR. 2010. Brilliant: The Evolution of Artificial Light. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jane Brox and Jane Brox|AUTHOR. Brilliant: The Evolution of Artificial Light Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2010.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Jane Brox, and Jane Brox|AUTHOR. Brilliant: The Evolution of Artificial Light Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2010.
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Full title | brilliant the evolution of artificial light |
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