The publisher will print the book, distribute it to the 5 big wholesale distributors, and market it aggressively in the hope of earning that advance back.

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In fact, it seems virtually certain that President Bush will be aggressively pursuing initiatives and offering further concessions designed to advance U.S.-Soviet agreements on conventional forces, strategic arms, trade, technology transfers and other forms of assistance to the Gorbachev regime.

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With that level reached well in advance, expectations are now growing that the bank would lower rates aggressively to help support growth.

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