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A guide to the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK guide). -- Fifth edition.
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pages cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-935589-67-9 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1. Project management. I. Project Management Institute. II. Title: PMBOK guide.
HD69.P75G845 2013
658.4’04--dc23
2012046112

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