As floods swamp Britain in yet another reminder of the weather extremes engendered by climate change, this week’s announcement from German media giant Bertelsmann, parent of Penguin Random House, that it has set a 2030 target to become “climate neutral” comes as a welcome marker for the industry’s green progress. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2020-02-21 00:16:16 UTC ]
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Are there certain books with topics you avoid? That you fear may leave you a little worse for wear? Here's what may happen if you read them. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2021-12-07 11:38:00 UTC ]
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Community Interest Company Moon Lane is determined to change the children’s books scene for the better, as its estate continues to expand with a scaleable franchise model. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-06 14:49:52 UTC ]
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Black bookshop owners are finding that their efforts are paying off by sharing stories and bringing communities closer together through their local store. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-03 08:27:39 UTC ]
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Libraries should be a safe, accessible space for everyone. So why are there police in libraries, compromising this very safety? Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2021-12-02 11:35:00 UTC ]
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The Future of TV Briefing this week reviews the flurry of activity on the TV ad measurement front since the summer when the Media Rating Council stripped Nielsen of its accreditation and NBCUniversal opened the doors to alternative providers. The post Future of TV Briefing: How the TV ad... Continue reading at Digiday
[ Digiday | 2021-11-24 05:01:00 UTC ]
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Key high street retailers, printing companies and publishers are enacting changes in their supply chains to reduce their carbon footprint, delegates at the The Bookseller's FutureBook conference heard. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-22 08:54:37 UTC ]
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Amazon has changed the publishing ecosystem more than anything else due to its “proprietary” capturing of data, FutureBook delegates have been told. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-19 15:38:24 UTC ]
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In his new book, 'Future Morality,' David Edmonds collects writings of contemporary philosophers focused on the moral issues we may face in the near future, including changes to medicine, communication, and humans’ relationship to machines. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-11-10 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Scholars scour religious texts and teachings for a better way forward in new books from academic publishers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-11-05 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Claire Tomalin’s ‘The Young H.G. Wells’ is a fascinating look at the prolific writer’s rocky beginnings and complicated personal life. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2021-11-03 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Springer Nature has launched a campaign to highlight the importance of research in identifying climate solutions ahead of the UN Climate Conference, known as COP26, which begins on 31st October. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-27 10:06:25 UTC ]
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The quickening approach to the UN Climate Change Conference gets a boost in a new compilation from Holtzbrinck's Springer Nature. The post Pre-COP26: Springer Nature Announces ‘Climate Research in Action’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-10-26 22:33:49 UTC ]
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Frank Herbert’s magnum opus: masterful or clumsy? Denis Villeneuve’s movie continues the debate. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2021-10-21 13:13:42 UTC ]
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'PW' is tracking book publication dates that are changing as a result of recent supply chain issues. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-10-18 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Springer Nature is joining the Business Ambition for 1.5°C campaign, a call-to-action for companies to set emissions reduction targets that can collectively limit global temperature increases. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-15 02:29:56 UTC ]
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It seems the billionaire is not convinced by the Murdoch empire’s new Mission Zero campaign, and neither are its star commentators; Plus: Tomalaris rides offFresh from targeting climate change “propaganda” in the education system, billionaire Gina Rinehart popped up in News Corp Australia’s... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2021-10-15 01:46:45 UTC ]
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The time for a business-as-usual approach to the climate has long since passed, argues author, academic and activist Timothy Morton, and urgent steps need to be take to maintain a planet we can not only survive on, but thrive on. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-14 20:35:24 UTC ]
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The co-creators of the book of the Earthshot Prize talk about striking the right tone in order to encourage individual action on climate change. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-14 17:53:00 UTC ]
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Commentator adds voice to backlash against Mission Zero editorial project which has been criticised by some longtime supporters of climate actionGet our free news app; get our morning email briefingThe prominent Murdoch commentator Andrew Bolt says News Corp Australia’s major editorial campaign... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2021-10-12 16:30:58 UTC ]
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The audio version of an in-depth article on how science fiction’s hopes and fears can inspire humanity’s response to the climate crisis. Continue reading at The Conversation
[ The Conversation | 2021-10-11 09:13:49 UTC ]
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