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Considers the possible effects of competition in the natural gas pipeline industry. Contrary to government reports, the study concludes that federal regulation is no longer needed to limit the power of pipeline suppliers, but that potential entry by nearby suppliers should promote competition.

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In-depth analysis of emerging approaches to CI in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, and in industries across the spectrum from pharmaceuticals to automotive supply chains, highlight the ways in which practicing CI globally is fundamentally different from doing so in a static, one-country context.

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Computer Assisted Writing Instruction in Journalism and Professional Education describes that market and concludes that computer assisted writing instruction is an integral part of professional writing programs with many applications yet to come.

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Takes the reader into the real world of retail and merchandise management. This title includes ninety-five challenging cases that present a variety of actual situations that retail professionals face at various levels of management.

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The story of the decline and crash of Saatchi & Saatchi is a tale of corporate greed and ineffective management. It is the story of an ugly, publicly fought civil war in an industry that is supposed to know the steep price paid for an image run amok.

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Examines National Public Radio and its prospects for survival and success.

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An examination of how local media outlets cover members of the United States Congress. Using three samples of local newspapers from across the country, this book analyzes all coverage over a two-year period - every news story, editorial, opinion column, letter, and list.

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The riveting tale of how the wanabee aristo Conrad Black and his social-mountaineering wife Barbara gulled their way into the City, the Tory party, Wall Street and High Society. This new paperback edition will be fully updated to include details of Blacks high-profile trial for corporate fraud, sure to claim international attention.

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Presents a graphic picture of the construction industry from an insider's point of view.

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A reference work offering a representative sample of the British magazine market, providing detailed profiles of 50 magazines ranging from "The Lady", "Spectator" and "Punch", to "Prima", "New Statesman and Society" and "Private Eye". It includes a concise history and subject categorisation.

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This work presents 12 volatile ethical issues facing the music industry. Real-life examples depict both sides of each controversy, and there are primary sources and a list of resources. Among the controversies covered is the growing oligopoly of a few multinational music companies.

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The result of an eight-year, international research study, this volume examines the methods used to promote occupational safety and health in the automotive industries of the United States, West Germany, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Kenya.

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An introductory text on copyright law for editors, authors and publishers working with text and pictures, including guidance on economic rights for freelance writers, and how to manage content posted online.

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This reference book profiles corporate magazines, those sponsored by and produced for a single business firm. Entries are arranged alphabetically and each entry appears in additional appendixes which classify the profiled magazine by founding date and geographic location.

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"A practical, easy-to-use introduction to costing for the fashion industry for general fashion students who lack any accounting experience"--

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Provides an insider's look into how creative presentations impact the introduction or sale of fashion and other products at the trade and consumer levels. The entire spectrum of professionals who use creative presentations is covered. Forms of presentations discussed range from visual boards to couture and pret-a-porter fashion shows.

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He concludes that crime reporting neither serves the functions nor has the negative effects that are often attributed to it.

Lotz discusses the functions and dysfunctions of crime reporting, the ideological biases of crime news, and the balance between coverage of explosive events and the less dramatic news of courts and prisons.

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This text contains description and analysis of the Financial Services environment, while focusing particularly upon recent developments and current issues.