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Apr 10, 2013
Davenport University Plans Launch of New Virtual Bookstore with Improved Selection of Quality, Low-Cost Textbooks
Mar 26, 2013
College CFO’s Confirm Students are Shopping Outside the College Bookstore Looking for More Competitive Textbook Pricing

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