Conceptual Physics / MasteringPhysics (Book & Access Card), Hardcover, 12 Edition by Hewitt, Paul G.

Hardcover: 12 Edition
9780321908605
0321908600

Publication Date: 2014-01-18
Publisher: Pearson
Hardcover : 9998 pages
Edition: 12 Edition
Author: Hewitt, Paul G.
ISBN-10: 0321908600
ISBN-13: 9780321908605

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