Earth-Sheltered Houses: How to Build an Affordable...
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New Society Publishers, 2006.
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Rob Roy., & Rob Roy|AUTHOR. (2006). Earth-Sheltered Houses: How to Build an Affordable.. . New Society Publishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Rob Roy and Rob Roy|AUTHOR. 2006. Earth-Sheltered Houses: How to Build an Affordable... New Society Publishers.
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MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Rob Roy, and Rob Roy|AUTHOR. Earth-Sheltered Houses: How to Build an Affordable.. New Society Publishers, 2006.
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