Cracking Code Book
Häftad, Engelska, 2004
Av Simon Singh
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Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2004-10-04
- Mått127 x 197 x 18 mm
- Vikt220 g
- SpråkEngelska
- Antal sidor274
- FörlagHarperCollins Publishers
- EAN9780007176045
- MiljömärkningProduced using independently certified paper to ensure responsible forestry management. (Certification is by FSC, PEFC or SFI.) Produced in the UK using 100% renewable electricity.