As baby boomers have aged, they have accumulated more assets leading to more discretionary spending. Since retiring two years ago, Joan Harris has upped her travel game.Once or twice a year, she visits her two adult children in different states. She’s planning multiple other trips, including to... Continue reading >> [ Source: Fast Company | 2024-04-29 13:22:05 UTC ]
“I felt a rage born of impotence,” says YA author Tochi Onyebuchi, of the decision not to indict police officers over the deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner, as well as George Zimmerman walking free for the death of Trayvon Martin. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
A first-hand account of the NXIVM cult’s power over followers and a memoir from a highway patrolman who helped stabilize the city of Ferguson, Mo. following the shooting of Michael Brown are among the religion and spirituality books publishing in August. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-07-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
Once upon a time, Twitter Moments was a closely guarded fortress surrounded by moats of publishers vying to get a spot on the throne. The feature, which aims to be "the best of Twitter in an instant," was only available to Twitter employees and certain publishing partners. But that changed... Continue reading >> [ Source: AdWeek | 2016-09-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
It's been a year since the death of Michael Brown. We'd like to hear from you about the books you feel are moving the conversation around race and racism forward. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-08-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
PW lists five books that examine racial reconciliation in the U.S. amidst the one-year anniversary of Michael Brown's death. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-08-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
'PW' catches up with director Scott Bonner for a wide-ranging talk about life in Ferguson, MO, and the library’s much lauded efforts following the shooting of Michael Brown. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-02-02 00:00:00 UTC ]