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Between a Rock and a Hard Place
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Between a Rock and a Hard Place by ARON RALSTON is cataloged here as a focused backlist selection with a clear entry point for curious readers. Stored edition details show 2004 • SIMON & SCHUSTER LTD • 368 pages, which helps set expectations for scope and pacing.
Edition on file: 2004 • SIMON & SCHUSTER LTD • 368 pages • ISBN 9780743263535.
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What stands out here is the overall feel: Idea-led • Weekend read.
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