A Misguided Missionary Doing God’s Will: PW Talks with Amy Peterson

Amy Peterson, who listened to slogans such as ‘make a difference’ and ‘do big things for God’ all her life, offers a rare critical account of missionary work while sharing her story in ‘Dangerous Territory.’ Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, August 28, 2017

This week: an eerie, dilapidated former orphanage, plus the Portuguese masterpiece 'The Book of Disquiet.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Cambridge University Press censorship attacks are misguided| Letters

All societies limit free speech in varying detail, writes Roger van Zwanenberg, founder of the radical publisher Zed. The censorship is by the customer – the Chinese government – not CUP, says Jessica LaganI refer to Paul Mason’s important, but mistaken argument about Cambridge University... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, August 21, 2017

This week: Knausgaard's latest, plus the novel that won the Irish Book Award’s Crime Novel of the Year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Welcomes New Library Columnist Sari Feldman

Feldman, executive director of the Cuyahoga County Public Library in Cleveland, Ohio, and a former president of both the Public Library Association (2009–2010) and the American Library Association (2015–2016), will write a monthly column as part of PW's library coverage. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Notes: EC Chooses Spain’s Odilo; Quarto Breaks Off Talks

Talking of 'innovative and affordable solutions to assist schools and universities,' Odilo announces a deal with the European Commission.  The post Industry Notes: EC Chooses Spain’s Odilo; Quarto Breaks Off Talks appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-08-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Quarto halts sale talks with mystery bidder

Quarto has terminated discussions with a potential bidder to acquire the company.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Quarto Acquisition Talks Off

A week after it revealed that it had received an unsolicited takeover offer, the Quarto Group announced this morning that its discussions with the potential buyer have ended. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, August 14, 2017

This week: an absorbing account of the case of Willie James Grimes, plus Paul Yoon's beautiful story collection. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Star Watch and Frankfurt Book Fair Announce 2017’s Top Honorees

From 45 honorees, five shortlisted contenders will be revealed on September 4, a PW Star Watch 'Superstar' to be named on September 6 in New York City. The post PW Star Watch and Frankfurt Book Fair Announce 2017’s Top Honorees appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-08-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Quarto in talks to sell

lllustrated publisher Quarto has announced it is considering a sale, following a preliminary approach from a third party to acquire it at "a price that the board considers attractive and reflective of the inherent value of the business as a global publishing platform". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Star Watch Honorees Announced

The top 45 honorees in running for the 'Publishers Weekly' PW Star Watch 2017 award have been announced. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, August 7, 2017

This week: a mother abandons her family with $40,000 in a backpack, plus what science says about UFOs, chemtrails, and aliens. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, July 31, 2017

This week: Proust's letters to his neighbor, plus a brilliant and claustrophobic novel from Lizzie Borden's perspective. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Carolyn Reidy to headline at Frankfurt CEO Talk

Simon & Schuster's president and c.e.o. Carolyn Reidy will be a “Guest of Honour” at this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair and will speak about “strategic developments in international publishing”. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-07-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Reza Aslan's human history of God to Transworld

Transworld has acquired Iranian-American author Reza Aslan’s "most personal book yet": God, A Human History. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-07-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Frankfurt’s CEO Talk: Simon & Schuster’s Carolyn Riedy and Albin Michel’s Guillaume Dervieux

Speaking on the first day of Frankfurt Book Fair, the CEOs of Simon & Schuster and Albin Michel will discuss the evolving world audience. The post Frankfurt’s CEO Talk: Simon & Schuster’s Carolyn Riedy and Albin Michel’s Guillaume Dervieux appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-07-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Reidy, Dervieux to Headline Frankfurt CEO Talk

Simon & Schuster’s Carolyn Reidy and Albin Michel’s Guillaume Dervieux will be the speakers at the Frankfurt CEO Talk 2017 set for October 11 during the annual international fair. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Open Book: Talking Books at the World's Biggest Music Festival

PW's Louisa Ermelino reports on the robust book culture scene in and around the Glastonbury festival. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, July 24, 2017

This week: a utopian society gone wrong, plus the brilliant short stories of Fleur Jaeggy. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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