A Bone from a Dry Sea (21st Century Reference)
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Summary
The listing describes A Bone from a Dry Sea (21st Century Reference) by Peter Dickinson as a reference book you can return to when you need an answer. The record for this copy lists 1999 • Tandem Library.
Why this book now
More appealing if you want an older backlist book that still feels distinct instead of generic filler.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780785762447
Worth buying if: You are looking for a book that starts without a long setup.
Skip it if: You need a one-sentence answer about whether to buy it.
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Flexible commitment. This looks more useful for quick check-ins than a front-to-back read.
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This book is meant to be used more than once, either for practice or to look up an answer.
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Read the sections you need. You do not have to start at the beginning or read every page in order.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780785762447
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