A Reader’s Guide to Pope Francis’s Second Encyclical ‘Laudato Si’

PW compiled a list of noteworthy publications of Pope Francis's second encyclical 'Laudato Si: On Care For Our Common Home.' Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-07-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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CUP to publish £400 Shakespeare guide to mark anniversary

Cambridge University Press is to publish a new reference work to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, for a r.r.p of £400. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-01-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harlequin Hopes to Find 'Binge' Readers with New E-Serial

Mimicking the model popularized by streaming television, Harlequin is releasing all eight parts of its new Tough Justice digital serial today. The hope is that readers will binge-read the series, as they binge-watch certain TV shows. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-01-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Time Out travel guides to cease publication

Time Out will no longer produce any Time Out Guide Books in 2016, the company has confirmed. After the story was first reported by The Telegraph,  spokesperson for the company said the decision had been taken “as part of the continued evolution of the business”. The guides' sales have been in... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-01-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A manifesto for readers

"Talk of reader engagement shows how out of touch our industry is with its lifeblood." And as the proliferation of content outstrips the growth of a consumer base, development of readership is one of the most urgent priorities of publishing in 2016. So it seems fitting that we have this... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-01-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Is Blocking Readers Who Use Ad Blockers The Best Strategy?

There’s a growing trend in online publishing: Namely, media sites blocking users who choose to use ad-blocking software. In the past few days alone, a British publisher and the Forbes business news site have either implemented or are lookin ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2015-12-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Neil Rankin's modern meat cookery guide to Ebury

 Ebury Press, part of Penguin Random House, has acquired Low and Slow: How to Cook Meat by Neil Rankin: a guide to "modern meat cookery". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-12-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A reader's manifesto

Kobo c.e.o. Michael Tamblyn's full address from the FutureBook Conference 2015.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-12-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon releases 'Reader's Edition' tablet

Amazon US has launched a new tablet "for readers" in time for Christmas called the Fire HD 8 Reader’s Edition. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-12-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fanny Blake's Christmas gift guide

Author Fanny Blake gives some tips for buying books for your loved ones at Christmas. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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E-Readers Now “Main Attraction” at Some Kenyan Libraries

The first of a two part report from the 2015 East Africa Digital Reading Summit in Kenya looks at developments in e-reading and library ebook use. The post E-Readers Now “Main Attraction” at Some Kenyan Libraries appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-11-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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FSS ePub Reader silently installs adware?

FreeSmartSoft is the developer of a range of popular Windows freeware, including FSS Video Downloader, FSS Google Books Downloader, FSS ePub Reader and more. You’ve installed one of their packages before? Then beware: we’ve discovered they have a mechanism that can silently install adware on a... Continue reading at Betanews

[ Betanews | 2015-11-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sales Grow for No Starch Press’ STM ‘Manga Guides’

Produced in the form of Japanese comics, the guides appeal to students and teachers looking for a novel approach to learning science, technology and math. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-11-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Walker acquires new teen guide by Nicola Morgan

Walker Books has acquired The Teenage Guide to Friends, a book aimed at helping teenagers navigate friendships and peer group issues, by Nicola Morgan. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Free Guide to Ebook Licensing for Public Libraries and Publishers

Dosdoce, Bookwire and Publishing Perspectives are offering an exclusive ebook licensing guide for global public libraries and publishers. The post Free Guide to Ebook Licensing for Public Libraries and Publishers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-11-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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iPad buying guide: How to choose an iPad Pro, iPad Air, or iPad mini

So you’re in the market for a new iPad. Excellent choice—I couldn’t live without mine. It’s my companion when I’m catching up on news and email in the morning over tea, reading a comic book in the evening to unwind, or watching a movie while traveling on a plane. But these days, picking an iPad... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2015-11-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Literary Translator K.E. Semmel on Reacting to Readers and More

Asymptote Magazine features an interview with Danish-to-English translator K.E. Semmel about his latest book projects and more. The post Literary Translator K.E. Semmel on Reacting to Readers and More appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-11-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Francis Bacon's entire works published in £1,000 title

The Estate of Francis Bacon is set to publish the entire oeuvre of the artist’s work for the first time, including 100 previously unpublished paintings, for £1,000 a copy.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Armchair woodchoppers' make DIY timber guide surprise bestseller

Norwegian Wood, a lavishly illustrated how-to guide for chopping, stacking and burning, sets book charts on fire and cuts Jamie Oliver down to sizeA practical guide to chopping, stacking and burning wood the Norwegian way, detailing everything from the drying time of a birch tree felled in... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-11-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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My Job In 5: David Cox, digital products director, Taylor & Francis

Describe your role I lead the global digital products team across books and journals at Taylor & Francis. The work of the team ranges from delivering the extensive roadmap for our journals platform, which contains millions of articles, through to managing the relaunch of our video-based... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Scholastic Promotes Diversity in Books for Young Readers

The Scholastic Reading Club and We Need Diverse Books are promoting a list of 75 titles for middle-grade readers featuring diverse characters and plots. The post Scholastic Promotes Diversity in Books for Young Readers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-11-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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