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Each of the BRIC countries — Brazil, Russia, China, India — offers distinct opportunities and challenges for publishers. By Edward Nawotka Today’s lead story offers some statistical insight into the Brazilian book market, which grew at a rate of 2.13% in 2009. It’s not a huge number, but as discussed, is steady. Each of the BRIC countries — Brazil, Russia, …