1.   The publishing executives who managed to survive during these difficult days were an increasingly rough-and-tumble bunch.

2.   And publishing executives note that, in giving kids what they want, the scary fare is at least enticing reluctant readers to crack open books.

3.   Another leading publishing executive agreed that the hottest writers would continue to command multimillion dollar deals because of the potential profits with a hit.

4.   At the end, Kanon, a former publishing executive, even dares to describe the day of Trinity, the explosion of the test bomb.

5.   Bell, a sober, dark-haired New York publishing executive, is just as ambitious, but is known for hands-on control and long hours.

6.   Black publishing executives say the election of Lewis sends a powerful, much-needed signal to the industry that minority readers matter.

7.   A German publishing executive demurred, but only slightly.

8.   A ghostwriter has not yet been named, publishing executives said.

9.   But another high-ranking publishing executive said that in the end, Ms. Collins might not be the only one to be publicly chastised.

10.   But some publishing executives said Lazard may have trouble getting a decent price for Britannica.