The power of nothing to lose : the Hail Mary effect in politics, war, and business
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Silber, W. L. (2021). The power of nothing to lose: the Hail Mary effect in politics, war, and business (First edition.). William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Silber, William L.. 2021. The Power of Nothing to Lose: The Hail Mary Effect in Politics, War, and Business. William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Silber, William L.. The Power of Nothing to Lose: The Hail Mary Effect in Politics, War, and Business William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2021.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Silber, William L.. The Power of Nothing to Lose: The Hail Mary Effect in Politics, War, and Business First edition., William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2021.
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