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Jan 11, 2017 publishing perspectives has spoken with donegan on his observations, following his presentation standing on the shoulders of giants. Oct 15, 2019 book publishing has changed dramatically over the last twenty years, and authors of all stripes have new opportunities to manage. In particular, student demand for textbooks, educational materials, and reference volumes is fueling the e book movement. Intellectual property rights help protect creations of the mind that include inventions, literary or artistic work, images, symbols, etc. Book publishing and piracy in nigeria nigerian law.
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