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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Warkentin-Glenn, Denise. Electric power industry in nontechnical language / by Denise Warkentin-Glenn.-- 2nd ed.    p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN-10: 1-59370-067-9 (hardcover)

HD9685.A2W28 2006

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2006003358

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Acknowledgments

Thanks to Stephen Hill, Amethyst Hensley, and the rest of the talented team at PennWell for working with me on the manuscript...