The court's books were cleared of other cases for the day as Dutroux's petition was heard behind closed doors, with journalists not allowed to see the proceedings.

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In-person visits make it easier for you to leave behind giveaways such as books, t-shirts or any other promotional items you have.

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Yet there are good reasons to doubt whether this and other strategies, such as delaying the release of electronic versions of new books for several months after the print launch, will halt the creeping commoditisation of books.

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To add insult to injury, spending thousands of dollars a year on overpriced books as well as the litany of other necessary expenses is a daunting task for any 18-22 year old to tackle.

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Others' libraries have cut back on other media purchases, such as CD audiobooks, to free up funds for purchases of e-books.

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After a successful career as an author of a number of books, a speaker and a consultant, Peters is the archetype for other savants in the business.

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