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Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- List of Figures -- Figure 1.1 When Costs are Determined -- Figure 1.2 Hidden Costs and Consequences of Cheap Parts -- Figure 1.3 Cost of Engineering Changes Over Time -- Figure 1.4 The Decision Tree --...

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