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D). Purdue University.

Explanation:

Publishing is the process that involves the distribution or dissemination of creative work or information among the audience and the publisher acts as an intermediary in the process who takes the product from the authors or creators and makes it reach to the audience in a more effective form and manner.

As per the question, the publisher is most likely 'Purdue University' as among the given options only this could be responsible for printing and publishing a written work. Thus, option D 'Purdue University' is the answer.

b would be your answer due to the specifics of   it.

explanation:

a.) it provides a clue to solve the mystery.