Water from Heaven: The Story Of Water From The Big Bang To The Rise Of Civilization, And Beyond
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Robert Kandel., & Robert Kandel|AUTHOR. (2003). Water from Heaven: The Story Of Water From The Big Bang To The Rise Of Civilization, And Beyond . Columbia University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Robert Kandel and Robert Kandel|AUTHOR. 2003. Water From Heaven: The Story Of Water From The Big Bang To The Rise Of Civilization, And Beyond. Columbia University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Robert Kandel and Robert Kandel|AUTHOR. Water From Heaven: The Story Of Water From The Big Bang To The Rise Of Civilization, And Beyond Columbia University Press, 2003.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Robert Kandel, and Robert Kandel|AUTHOR. Water From Heaven: The Story Of Water From The Big Bang To The Rise Of Civilization, And Beyond Columbia University Press, 2003.
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Full title | water from heaven the story of water from the big bang to the rise of civilization and beyond |
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