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2005 Encyclopdia Britannica
Call Number: 032 E56 2005
MAIN Reference (Non-circulating)
ISBN: 1593392362
Publication Date: 2005
Enciclopedia vniversal ilvstrada evropeo-americana
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Main Library 1 East - Reference Section
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Publication Date: 1907-1930
Enciclopédia verbo: luso-brasileira de cultura
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036.9 E557
ISBN: 9722218506
Publication Date: 1998-2003
Encyclopædia universalis
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ISBN: 2852292874
Publication Date: 1989-1990
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Encyclopedia
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ISBN: 0877790175
Publication Date: 2000
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AE55 .B59 2004
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Publication Date: 2004-2016
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