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ETHLIE ANN VARE is a journalist and screenwriter who lectures frequently at colleges and universities around the United States.
GREG PTACEK is a writer, marketing consultant, and independent producer based in Los Angeles. They received the American Library Association Award for their previous book about women inventors, Mothers of Invention: From the Bra to the Bomb, Forgotten Women and Their Unforgettable Ideas.We are committed to protecting your rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act and working with our suppliers to assist with warranty claims. Products sold by Mighty Ape will be covered by a Manufacturer's Warranty for at least a one-year period from the date of purchase.
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