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The report "Lead-Zinc 2010" by John Wiley and Sons Ltd provides a comprehensive review of the lead and zinc industries, covering process fundamentals, operational practices, and environmental concerns. The book emphasizes recent commercial developments in less energy-intensive technologies that align with environmental conservation. At the research level, the
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As the holiday season approaches, families are on the hunt for gifts that will captivate and inspire their little ones. Enter Olivia, the 6 3/4-year-old star of the popular children's program "OLIVIA" on Nick Jr. Olivia's adventures are now available in the form
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Judith A. Carney and Richard Nicholas Rosomoff have been selected as co-winners of the 2010 Frederick Douglass Book Prize, awarded for the best book written in English on slavery or abolition. The prize is shared with Siddharth Kara, who won for his book "Sex Trafficking: Inside the Business of
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The portrayal of Latinos in Hollywood has evolved significantly over the past half-century, from stereotypes to more nuanced and complex roles. University of Wisconsin-Madison professor of media and cultural studies Mary Beltran explores this growth and evolution in her new book, "Latino/a Stars in U.S. Eyes."
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Joey Kramer's new book, "Hit Hard: a Story of Hitting Rock Bottom at the Top," has sparked interest in the entertainment industry, particularly among Aerosmith fans. Released on June 30, 2009, the book explores Kramer's personal struggles with childhood abuse, drug and alcohol addiction,
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As the world seeks alternative fuel sources, fuel cell technology has emerged as a promising solution. John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new report, "Fuel Cell Fundamentals, 2nd Edition," provides an essential introduction to the underlying science and engineering principles of fuel cells. This comprehensive guide is
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Integrated Watershed Management: Principles and Practice, 2nd Edition presents a flexible, integrated framework for watershed management that addresses the biophysical, social, and economic issues affecting water resources and their use. The book equips readers with the necessary tools and techniques to develop sound watershed management policy and practice, from problem
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Bertelsmann AG, the world's third-largest media and entertainment company, has acquired Random House, the largest U.S. book publisher, in a significant move that will bring together two major publishing traditions under one roof. According to the deal, the German conglomerate will combine its publishing imprints with those
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The acquisition by German media giant Bertelsmann AG of Random House Inc. has made it the world's largest publisher of English-language general-interest books. The deal, valued at $1.1 billion, was made with Advance Publications and brings together two major publishing houses under one roof. Bertelsmann's
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As the trend of "big book" publishing continues to grow, with authors like Don DeLillo, Thomas Pynchon, and David Foster Wallace producing works of epic proportions, a new breed of image-intensive books is pushing the boundaries of traditional publishing. These "coffee-table-breaking books" combine text and images
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Jeff Shaara, the son of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Shaara, has agreed to write a Civil War trilogy with Ballantine Books, a division of Random House Inc. The announcement was made by Clare Ferraro, Publisher of the Ballantine Publishing Group, who noted that Shaara's two novels, combined with
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Ventana Communications Group, the exclusive retail affiliate of Netscape, announced the availability of Netscape Power Pack, a set of enhancements and multimedia add-ons for Netscape Navigator Personal Edition versions 1.1 and 1.2. This packaged software offers users a more interactive and engaging Internet experience. With Netscape Power Pack,
