The Art of Kabuki: Five Famous Plays (Second Revised Edition)
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    The Art of Kabuki: Five Famous Plays (Second Revised Edition)
    Samuel L. Leiter
    Manufacturer: Dover Publications
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    ASIN: 0486408728

    Book Description

    Complete texts of Benten Kozo, Pulling the Carriage Apart and The Village School, Shunkan and Naozamurai, and a variety of interpretations by the actors who originated the major roles. Commentaries by critics and actors precede each work. Details on staging, movement, wigs, costumes, music. Prefaces. Introduction. Glossary. New Selected Bibliography. Index. 99 halftones.

    Adobe Photoshop for Textile Design by Frederick L Chipkin
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    • Adobe Photoshop for Textile Design by Frederick L Chipkin
    • Adobe Photoshop for Textile Design by Frederick L Chipkin
    • The best digital textile design book...
    • I strongly recommend Mr. Chipkin's book to textile design professional
    • Adobe Photoshop for Textile Design
    Adobe Photoshop for Textile Design by Frederick L Chipkin

    Manufacturer: Frederick L Chipkin
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    ASIN: B000DZE7Z6

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    Adobe Photoshop for Textile Design (ISBN# 0972731709) is a tutorial on how to use Adobe Photoshop for Textile Design. This book will enable you to accomplish all the essential tasks of textile design using Adobe Photoshop. It will guide you through step by step techniques for creating color combinations, repeats, color reduction of a tonal (watercolor) design and simple woven effects. You'll also learn how to use layers to create quick color combinations. This book is self published by Origin inc.As equally important as the book itself is the CD that's included with the book. It contains practice images that correspond to the lessons in the book. These include weaves, images to color reduce, bodies & objects to photo drape and 36 pages of color charts so that you can match colors accurately. ------In his book Frederick shows you how to create repeats (square and half drop), how to color reduce a textile design (you'll learn that even a subtle watercolor design is easy to color reduce) and how to simulate woven effects. You will also learn how to create quick colorings and then how to place your designs into a fashion sketch or a photograph. ---Frederick Chipkin of Kew Gardens NY has earned inclusion in the 2004, 2005 and 2006 Edition of Who's Who in America. He is also included in the 2005 and 2006 Edition of Who's Who in the world. To be chosen for inclusion, candidates must have held a position of responsibility or have attained a significant achievement. Frederick is best known for his book "Adobe PhotoShop for textile design". A textile designer for Liz Claiborne, Bernard Chause, Manager CAD dept I Appel, Owner of Design Society, and most recently Owner of Origin inc. Textile Design studio, Fredericks career has spanned 20 years in the industry.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Adobe Photoshop for Textile Design by Frederick L Chipkin.......2007-08-31

    This is an excellent book for textile designers. Easy to follow and Frederick has been a pleasure to work with. Thanks again!

    5 out of 5 stars Adobe Photoshop for Textile Design by Frederick L Chipkin.......2007-01-11

    My daughter is a graphic designer and she asked for this book for Xmas and says that it is TOPS!

    5 out of 5 stars The best digital textile design book..........2006-05-12

    This is THE most extraordinary professional digital textile design book I have ever read, and as a matter of fact, besides hundreds and hundreds PhotoShop books on the market today, Adobe PhotoShop for Textile Design by Frederick L. Chipkin, is the only one and only one kind.

    If you are in the textile design business either new or seasoned, and if you are going to or already using PhotoShop to manipulate textile design, then, after you read just couple of chapters of this book, for instance, some subjects like "using index to reducing color and do the color-way", or "half drop repeat tricks", or "creating a plaid"... you will immediately see that Mr. Chipkin is such an expert both in the textile design and PhotoShop and he knows exactly what he is talking about. By using simple, clear, humorous and straight forward to the point language, he step by step to teach you how to achieve a great result to meet a professional need and how to solve some problem during the design process.

    After I read this book and talk to some my CAD textile design friends who have been using PhotoShop to design textile for many years, some even studied in FIT for this major, I found that they did not know a lot of "tricks" which have been mentioned in Mr. Chipkin's book. I truly believe that any one who is in the field and wants to approve the CAD textile design skill, should seriously consider to have this book in his or her design studio library, and I found this book indispensable and well worth the money I spent on it.

    5 out of 5 stars I strongly recommend Mr. Chipkin's book to textile design professional.......2006-03-25

    I found "Adobe PhotoShop for Textile Design," by Frederick Chipkin informative and well written. After 20 years experience as an designer and stylist, I discovered new and innovative design techniques. I was particularly impressed by Mr. Chipkin's approach to simplifying complex tasks. The book is laid out clearly and concisely, making complex tasks logical to execute and easy to master. There is a wealth of information and techniques that allow the artist to become highly proficient in design creation and processing. The book is a versatile tool; providing the expertise for both the student and the instructor. I have sampled a number of similar books over the years, and I say that I find Mr. Chipkin's book probably the best in the field. I strongly recommend Mr. Chipkin's book to textile design professional, as well as those just entering the field.

    5 out of 5 stars Adobe Photoshop for Textile Design.......2006-02-12

    I'm a textile designer who had been hesitant to learn how to use the computer to design pattern since I had been painting and drawing for over 20 years. When faced with first learning Photoshop and trying to figure out how to use it to do textiles, I was overwhelmed.
    Than one of my friends told me about this book . It was too good to be true. This book is so well written in plain english and explained everything, step by step. That as a beginner I was able to figure it out and learn without much trouble. I highly recommend this book, especially since you can learn at your own pace and refer back easily. I've taken classes, but you get hit with so much information at one time it's difficult to absorb so much and than remember the how to apply it.
    Rendering Fashion, Fabric and Prints with Adobe Illustrator
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    Rendering Fashion, Fabric and Prints with Adobe Illustrator
    M. Kathleen Colussy , and Steve Greenberg
    Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
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    ASIN: 0131737260

    Book Description

    Rendering Fashion, Fabric and Prints with Adobe Illustrator is the first book of its kind to show how Adobe Illustrator can be used in the fashion, fashion illustration and textile industries. Developed as a companion book to Rendering Fashion, Fabric and Prints with Adobe Photoshop, ISBN: 0-13-049409-7, the book uses a simple step-by-step format to cover the complete digital rendering process–from concept to consumer. Readers will learn how to use the software to create story boards, mood boards, logos, hang-tags, flats, fabric repeats and more! Over 1,000 images to take the guesswork out of replicating industry information. Shows how to use Adobe Illustrator to render vector images specific to fashion such as illustrations, technicals, fabric repeats, logos and presentation boards. Provides more than just a computer manual by showing how to use the software during each stage of the design process. Covers all aspects including: storyboards, moodboards, logos, hang-tags, merchandise boards, flats, technical renderings, croquis etc. Discusses how to prepare images for digital portfolios, use online URL’s for locating jobs, etc. Provides background on the fundamental concepts that should be considered during the digital rendering process. Captures the flavor of the industry and keeps readers focused on how Adobe Illustrator can be used in the field. Anyone looking to get into the fashion industry. Prepares readers for the competitive job market by teaching them sought after technical skills and contemporary job search strategies.

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    3 out of 5 stars rendering fashion, fabric and print w/ adobe illustrator.......2007-08-10

    the book is not well organized and for an experience designer not of any usage.
    Adobe Illustrator: A Fashion Designer's Handbook
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      Adobe Illustrator: A Fashion Designer's Handbook
      Marianne Centner , and Frances Vereker
      Manufacturer: Blackwell Publishing Limited
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      ASIN: 1405160551

      Book Description

      This book provides easy to understand, step-by-step instructions and diagrams showing how to use Adobe Illustrator to create flat drawings, working drawings and storyboards for the fashion industry. Hand drawings are no longer good enough for an industry which demands increased productivity, profitability and accuracy. Adobe Illustrator enables the user to create clear and detailed drawings that satisfy the industry 's needs. Adobe Illustrator has become the industry standard, taking over from other software packages.Although Adobe Illustrator is a powerful CAD program, it is difficult to grasp quickly. This book provides the building blocks which enable fashion students and designers to get started quickly while learning the more sophisticated facilities as they become more fluent. Here they are shown simply, concisely and in a highly practical way all that new users need to know to begin to create acceptable work.
      Adobe Illustrator for Fashion Design
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        Susan Lazear
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        ASIN: 0131192744

        Book Description

        More than just a how to manual, Adobe Illustrator for Fashion Design introduces readers to the Illustrator approach to design and ways to think about designing fashion apparel and textiles using the program. Early chapters provide a strong foundation in the commands and capabilities of the program while later sections offer application exercises that develop skills in fashion drawing, textile design and presentation techniques. Available with an accompanying DVD, this book emphasizes the creative process and explores the capabilities of this powerful program as related to drawings of clothing, fashion poses, and textile prints. Anyone looking to get into the fashion industry. Prepares readers for the competitive job market by teaching them sought after technical skills.

        Darkness Volume 3.5: Flesh And Blood (Darkness)
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          Scott Lobdell , David Finch , Clarence Lansang , Clayton Crain , Joe Benitez , Keu Cha , and and more!
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          Featuring art from the industry's top artists and creators, The Darkness: Flesh and Blood is packed with action and the mysterious connection between The Darkness and The Witchblade. Collecting The Darkness #26-39 as well as the crossover book Witchblade/Darkness and Darkness/Witchblade, this trade paperback edition fills in the blanks on Jackie' past, and his place in the world.

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            Anthony Walsh , and Grace J. Walsh
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            Logics of Television: Essays in Cultural Criticism (Theories of Contemporary Culture)
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              Patricia Mellencamp
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                World Famous Piano Pieces: (MFM 1)
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                  Release Date: 1984-12-31

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                  This is a collection of 76 popular compositions of the masters, including themes f from concertos and symphonies by Ravel, Prokofiev, Shostakovich, and others. It is suitable for all grades.
                  222 World Famous Piano Pieces, from the Pens of 100 Composers: Volume 1, Albeniz to De Falla (aka, "100 Famous Composers: Their Greatest Piano Solos
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                    Alexander Shealy
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                      Music for Millions (A collection of World Famous Piano Pieces, Volume #1)
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                        Thr first volume in the Music for Millions series. Edited by Hugo Frey, internationally known composer, editor, and arranger. This is a collection of Piano compositions -- many of them original masterworks of the great composers, the others, transcriptions of themes from world famous concerti, symphonies, and various other concert works. Includes works from: Wolfgang Mozart, Peter Tschaikowsky, Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig Van Beethoven, F. J. Hayden, Amanda Kennedy, Franz Liszt, Robert Schumann and many more.
                        Selected Pieces of Bach, Beethoven & Brahms: Advanced Piano Solos (World Famous Music)
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                          Opening Preparation (Batsford Chess Library)
                          Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
                          • Great book to get you thinking about openings
                          • Very good book for advanced players
                          Opening Preparation (Batsford Chess Library)
                          Mark Dvoretsky , and Artur Yusupov
                          Manufacturer: Henry Holt & Co (P)
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                          ASIN: 0805032908

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                          This guide, intended for tournament players, addresses all the factors that indicate the correct choice of opening lead. The format challenges players to think for themselves before being presented with the solution.

                          Customer Reviews:

                          5 out of 5 stars Great book to get you thinking about openings.......2005-12-13

                          A good general opening book will give you the methods or procedures you can use to study any opening. This book by Dvortesky and Yusupov does that exceedingly well. The authors alternate by chapter, and this keeps the teaching fresh and engaging. What is so tremendous about this book and the others from this series is that the chapters were actually given to chess students in Dvoretsky's chess school. Because of this, the book never suffers from the flaw in so many chess books: that of going alternately over and under the reader's head. Not to pick on Junn Nunn, but his "Understanding Chess: Move by Move" is a classic instance of an author being out of touch with his audience. Who the heck is he aiming at? One minute he sounds like he's talking to a class of 4th graders, the next minute he is engaging in theoretcical discussions with Kasparov. Dvortesky and Yusupov are teachers, and each chapter of this book is spoken right to the class, and you are part of the class, and their focus is clear and steady in relation to their audience. There are many annotated games in this book, and in each of them, the authors explain how the ideas relevant to that particulat opening are carried out in the game. This not only makes for interesting reading, in that the reader can follow the instructive flow of ideas, but it immediately rubs off on your own chess, making you realize you had better know the ideas behind your own openings. In fact, the explanations are so good that I have found myself playing some of the openings that are the subject of the games in the book. 'Opening Preparation' is just a great book, that rewards careful study on every page. It is challenging, but, again, these guys know when the students need to be pushed, and they seem to know when to let up a bit too. Because of this, the book is stimulating without being overwhelming. It is a very fine chess book.

                          4 out of 5 stars Very good book for advanced players.......2004-09-01

                          Quite a good book. However you are going to use only a couple of chapters. The chapters on building a repetoire were a bit superficial, (Not detailed enough i would have expected more examples). The Obscure Dutch defense is covered to show modern approaches to the opening, a better more worth while opening could have been chosen.
                          What you will use will be the examples of openinging into the middle & end game.
                          Also the more general concepts of where and how your limited valuable time should be spent on studying the openings are of great benefit.
                          Finally this, as all Dvoretsky are for advanced players (FIDE 1800+)
                          Creative Chess Opening Preparation
                          Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                          • have chess books gotten really good lately, or is it me?
                          Creative Chess Opening Preparation
                          Viacheslav Eingorn
                          Manufacturer: Gambit Publications
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                          Product Description

                          Grandmaster Eingorn is an chess opening trendsetter. Throughout his career, he has introduced many novel concepts in the openings, and some of the systems he has introduced have gone on to become absolute main lines, such as the Rb1 Exchange Grünfeld. Here he explains the methods by which he prepares his openings and works out new systems from scratch, and how readers can do the same. The broad topics he discusses include Experiments in the Opening, Disturbing the Equilibrium, Strategic Planning, and Opening Formations. He follows this up with a section of examples from modern practice, and theoretical articles on several of the opening lines that he has pioneered, taking us through the creative process, and the highs and lows of the practical testing and refinement of the ideas.

                          Customer Reviews:

                          5 out of 5 stars have chess books gotten really good lately, or is it me?.......2006-10-27

                          someone i read recently, maybe rowson in a column, points out that the way people use the word 'theory' and 'theoretical' in chess has almost the opposite meaning that it has in every other academic field. what chessplayers mean by theory is actually more like "recorded practice." this makes sense to me, and really what i think the chess community is trying to convey by using the word theory is more like "difficult" or "beyond the capacities of undedicated people."
                          my point in bringing this up is that eingorn's book is what should really be called theory. (don't let that scare you off, it's a beautiful, thoughtful, exciting book, and not insanely difficult.) it tackles the broader ideas in opening theory from a historical and philosophical perspective (i want to say sociologic as well, but that's perhaps ridiculous?), the way openings develop and what causes this. the games are nicely annotated and instructive, but the real strength is the clarity with which eingorn sees the big picture of chess.
                          i loved watson's books and rowson's; this one is on the same level.
                          Opening Preparation (Pergamon Chess Series)
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                            P. Assiac , and Kevin J. O'Connell
                            Manufacturer: Pergamon Pr
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                            Binding: Hardcover

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                            ASIN: 008024095X
                            Secrets of Opening Preparation: School of Future Champions Vol. 2 (Dvoretsky School of Future Chess Champions)
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                              Secrets of Opening Preparation: School of Future Champions Vol. 2 (Dvoretsky School of Future Chess Champions)
                              Mark Dvoretsky , and Artur Yusupov
                              Manufacturer: Edition Olms
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                              ASIN: 3283005168

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                              This helpful chess handbook discusses how to build an opening repertoire and produce opening novelties. Additionally, it explores the connection between the opening and the later stages of the middlegame and the endgame.

                              Body Shop brings beauty products and social causes to Stamford Town Center. (opening of 829th store): An article from: Fairfield County Business Journal
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                                Body Shop brings beauty products and social causes to Stamford Town Center. (opening of 829th store): An article from: Fairfield County Business Journal
                                Dan Mangan
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                                ASIN: B00091XRNM
                                Release Date: 2005-07-28

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                                This digital document is an article from Fairfield County Business Journal, published by Westfair Communications, Inc. on May 25, 1992. The length of the article is 836 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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                                Title: Body Shop brings beauty products and social causes to Stamford Town Center. (opening of 829th store)
                                Author: Dan Mangan
                                Publication: Fairfield County Business Journal (Magazine/Journal)
                                Date: May 25, 1992
                                Publisher: Westfair Communications, Inc.
                                Volume: v31 Issue: n22 Page: p1(2)

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                                Canadian-based firm to open local beauty shop: Henry's market helps revitalize North Park with store re-opening.(Glamour Secrets): An article from: San Diego Business Journal
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                                  Canadian-based firm to open local beauty shop: Henry's market helps revitalize North Park with store re-opening.(Glamour Secrets): An article from: San Diego Business Journal
                                  Jessica Long
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                                  Release Date: 2006-09-22

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                                  This digital document is an article from San Diego Business Journal, published by Thomson Gale on August 14, 2006. The length of the article is 513 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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                                  Title: Canadian-based firm to open local beauty shop: Henry's market helps revitalize North Park with store re-opening.(Glamour Secrets)
                                  Author: Jessica Long
                                  Publication: San Diego Business Journal (Magazine/Journal)
                                  Date: August 14, 2006
                                  Publisher: Thomson Gale
                                  Volume: 27 Issue: 33 Page: 4(1)

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                                  Clinical Research Institute opening 2nd facility: 4,300-sq.-ft. center in Chula Vista features sleep laboratory.(Biotech): An article from: San Diego Business Journal
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                                    Clinical Research Institute opening 2nd facility: 4,300-sq.-ft. center in Chula Vista features sleep laboratory.(Biotech): An article from: San Diego Business Journal
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                                    ASIN: B0009GPSWA
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                                    This digital document is an article from San Diego Business Journal, published by CBJ, L.P. on November 1, 2004. The length of the article is 664 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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                                    Title: Clinical Research Institute opening 2nd facility: 4,300-sq.-ft. center in Chula Vista features sleep laboratory.(Biotech)
                                    Author: Marion Webb
                                    Publication: San Diego Business Journal (Magazine/Journal)
                                    Date: November 1, 2004
                                    Publisher: CBJ, L.P.
                                    Volume: 25 Issue: 44 Page: 7(1)

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                                    HR 1485: opening the doors to the US Tax Court. (House Resolution): An article from: The National Public Accountant
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                                      HR 1485: opening the doors to the US Tax Court. (House Resolution): An article from: The National Public Accountant
                                      Thomas Brinker
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                                      ASIN: B00093SHNU
                                      Release Date: 2005-07-28

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                                      This digital document is an article from The National Public Accountant, published by National Society of Public Accountants on January 1, 1996. The length of the article is 1435 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

                                      From the supplier: House Resolution No. 1485 was proposed by Congressman Leon Panetta (D-CA) in 1991 to introduce changes in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that would enable CPAs and enrolled agents to represent their clients before the Tax Court in cases involving taxes not exceeding $10,000. Unfortunately, the bill was shot down in 1992. Accountants are urged to lobby for its passage.

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                                      Title: HR 1485: opening the doors to the US Tax Court. (House Resolution)
                                      Author: Thomas Brinker
                                      Publication: The National Public Accountant (Magazine/Journal)
                                      Date: January 1, 1996
                                      Publisher: National Society of Public Accountants
                                      Volume: v41 Issue: n1 Page: p23(3)

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                                      May & Company in Clinton.(Strictly Business)(is opening new branch office in Clinton, Mississippi)(Brief Article): An article from: Mississippi Business Journal
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                                        ASIN: B0008E7MW2
                                        Release Date: 2005-06-01

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                                        This digital document is an article from Mississippi Business Journal, published by Venture Publications on October 13, 2003. The length of the article is 319 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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                                        Publication: Mississippi Business Journal (Magazine/Journal)
                                        Date: October 13, 2003
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                                        Volume: 25 Issue: 41 Page: 33(1)

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                                        Opening Doors Through Alliances.(Brief Article): An article from: Leader's Edge
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                                          ASIN: B00099JTI6
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                                          This digital document is an article from Leader's Edge, published by Michigan Association of CPAs on November 1, 1999. The length of the article is 436 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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                                          Title: Opening Doors Through Alliances.(Brief Article)
                                          Publication: Leader's Edge (Magazine/Journal)
                                          Date: November 1, 1999
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                                          Volume: 2 Issue: 9 Page: 2

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                                          The Little SAS Book for Enterprise Guide 3.0
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                                          Lora Delwiche , and Susan Slaughter
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