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Heroine chic

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Filmmaker Jane Campion has done a superb job of making the James Joyce novel into a movie. Nicole Kidman portrays Isabel Archer beautifully. Campion's background and her determination to shape events in her life and films are discussed.

Author: Feinstein, Howard
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Vanity Fair
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0733-8899
Year: 1996
Biography, Criticism and interpretation, Women filmmakers, Women movie producers, Campion, Jane, The Portrait of a Lady (Motion picture)

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Design of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors

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The research that led to the development of ACE inhibitors is described. ACE inhibitors prevent the production of angiotensin II, which raises blood pressure. ACE inhibitors are used to treat hypertension and congestive heart failure.

Author: Cushman, David W., Ondetti, Miguel A.
Publisher: Nature America, Inc.
Publication Name: Nature Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1078-8956
Year: 1999
History, ACE inhibitors, Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors

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The publishers curse

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An industry paradox is that book publishing has been attacked for being too commercial, and yet they are unprofitable. One reason for the losses is overbidding for books.

Author: Surowiecki, James
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
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ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1998
Purchasing, Economic aspects, Book publishing, Books

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