Formerly CIP. Uk

Previous edition: 2009.

Includes index.

"Updated for 3.3 and 2.7."--Cover.

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Also available in printed form ISBN 9781449355739

Electronic reproduction. Askews and Holts. Mode of access: World Wide Web.