Published 2007
by ADF Pub. Services] in [Manila? .
Written in English
Edition Notes
| Statement | Antonieto D. Ferrer ; co-author, Demetrio D. Ferrer. |
| Contributions | Ferrer, Demetrio D. |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | VK371 .F47 2007 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | v, 119 p. : |
| Number of Pages | 119 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL16396457M |
| LC Control Number | 2007316833 |
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