Published 2008
by Assaph Books in Tel Aviv .
Written in English
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references.
| Statement | [edited by] Ahuva Belkin. |
| Series | Assaph book series |
| Contributions | Belkin, Ahuva. |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | PN3035 .B45 2008 PLEASE reCutter under the letter J+ |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | 248 p. ; |
| Number of Pages | 248 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL24047474M |
| ISBN 10 | 9659062516 |
| ISBN 10 | 9789659062515 |
| LC Control Number | 2009465485 |
| OCLC/WorldCa | 502447917 |
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