After all of the fighting and foot stamping - it turns out that Google Book Search is actually helping publishers sell books - not hurting them. Techdirt says:
Luckily a few publishers have realized how this can be beneficial, and they’re now speaking up to say that Google’s Book Search has helped to “significantly” increase sales. This really shouldn’t come as a surprise. After all, just like with the web, making it easier for someone to find you and your content tends to drive more business.
