Rare Gems: How Four Generations of Women Paved the Way For the WNBA
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Triumph Books, 2024.
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eBook
Language
English
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9781637272008
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Howard Megdal., & Howard Megdal|AUTHOR. (2024). Rare Gems: How Four Generations of Women Paved the Way For the WNBA . Triumph Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Howard Megdal and Howard Megdal|AUTHOR. 2024. Rare Gems: How Four Generations of Women Paved the Way For the WNBA. Triumph Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Howard Megdal and Howard Megdal|AUTHOR. Rare Gems: How Four Generations of Women Paved the Way For the WNBA Triumph Books, 2024.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Howard Megdal, and Howard Megdal|AUTHOR. Rare Gems: How Four Generations of Women Paved the Way For the WNBA Triumph Books, 2024.
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Full title | rare gems how four generations of women paved the way for the wnba |
Author | megdal howard |
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