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McMillan Encyclopedia of EnergyMcMillan Encyclopedia of Energy

(3 vols.)(3 vols.)

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Encyclopedia of Environment and Encyclopedia of Environment and Society (5 vols.)Society (5 vols.)

Ref HM 856.E53 2007Ref HM 856.E53 2007

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