Ninja: Unmasking the Myth
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Stephen Turnbull., & Stephen Turnbull|AUTHOR. (2017). Ninja: Unmasking the Myth . Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Stephen Turnbull and Stephen Turnbull|AUTHOR. 2017. Ninja: Unmasking the Myth. Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Stephen Turnbull and Stephen Turnbull|AUTHOR. Ninja: Unmasking the Myth Pen & Sword Books, 2017.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Stephen Turnbull, and Stephen Turnbull|AUTHOR. Ninja: Unmasking the Myth Pen & Sword Books, 2017.
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Full title | ninja unmasking the myth |
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