Buch, Englisch, 512 Seiten, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 251 mm, Gewicht: 975 g
Reihe: Aspen Coursebook
Buch, Englisch, 512 Seiten, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 251 mm, Gewicht: 975 g
Reihe: Aspen Coursebook
ISBN: 978-1-4548-9634-0
Verlag: ASPEN PUBL
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