ALA 2014: Raising the Stakes

In August 2012, Robert Wolven, associate university librarian at Columbia University, and co-chair of the ALA’s recently chartered Digital Content Working Group (DCWG), tried to put a brave face on the state of relations between libraries and publishers when it came to subject of ebooks. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Audio on the Rise: Focus on Audio 2014

Preliminary sales estimates from the Association of American Publishers StatShot program showed that sales of digital downloads of audiobooks rose about 18% in 2013, while sales of physical audio were about even with 2012, a trend that is in keeping with what has been happening with physical and... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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PW Picks: Books of the Week, May 19, 2014

This week, a forgotten masterpiece, a real-life James Bond, and an early Geoff Dyer novel. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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M.F.A. Survey 2014: Agents and Editors Talk M.F.A. Programs

Many agents and editors use M.F.A. programs as resources for finding new talent. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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iBooks Category Bestsellers, May 12, 2014

The bestselling iBooks in mystery, romance, sci-fi, biography, fiction, children & teens, and more for the week ended May 11, 2014. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Job Moves: May 14, 2014

At S&S Children’s, Christina Solazzo has been promoted to senior production editor for the Simon Spotlight and Little Simon imprints. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Short Takes: Religion Publishing News Briefs, May 14, 2014

IPPY award-winners announced, a new kids' imprint at Barbour, a website for all things Amish, the popes in pictures and much more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Reviews of New and Forthcoming Religion and Spirituality Books, May 14, 2014

A Mormon writer takes a spiritual journey; a Presbyterian minister finds support for same-sex marriage in the Bible. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Job Moves: May 13, 2014

Rachel Hendrick has been named operations manager of "Choice," effective immediately. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Much at Stake in Amazon-HBG Fight

Among the issues in dispute between Amazon and the Hachette Book Group are negotiations over new ebook terms, sources familiar with the matter said. And publishers also see the latest fight with Amazon as part of an ongoing battle to retain retail diversity. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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All About Digital Solutions in India 2014

Obtain industry insights from 27 solutions providers, and learn about their products and content services. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Job Moves: May 12, 2014

Following the death of agent Deborah Rogers on April 30, Rogers Coleridge & White has appointed Gill Coleridge as chair to succeed Rogers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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AAP Monthly Statshot, January 2014

Led by a 65.1% increase in ebook sales, January sales jumped 43.7% in the children’s/young adult category compared to January 2013, according to figures in AAP’s StatShot program. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Authors on the Air May 9, 2014: Dari Alexander and Ryan Porter

Dari Alexander, author of "The Quick and Clean Diet: Lose the Weight, Feel Great, and Stay Lean for Life" (Globe Pequot/Skirt, 9780762791934), will host a special called “Body and Soul with Dari Alexander" on Fox News on Friday, May 9. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Q&A with Dr. Lalit S. Kanodia of Datamatics: Digital Solutions in India 2014

One of the pioneers in the Indian software and offshore services industry, Dr. Lalit S. Kanodia founded Datamatics in 1975, well after his role in setting up Tata Consultancy Services. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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A Quiet Start to 2014

In an unusual occurrence, last week five companies with significant trade publishing operations all reported results for the three months ended Mar. 31, 2104. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Across Segments and Domains: Projects Showcase: Digital Solutions in India 2014

Sketchy project briefing, messy files, ultra-short turnaround or multiple e-deliverables are all in a day’s work for India-based vendors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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PW Picks: Books of the Week, May 12, 2014

This week, Huck Finn and Jim travel through time, twins named Boy and Girl, and "The Shining" meets "Glee." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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LearningMate’s Analytics Project For Arizona: Digital Solutions in India 2014

With more than 600 education technologists and software architects on staff, LearningMate has been making fast inroads into big data for education. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Alive and Clicking: Reference Books 2014

For the last two decades, the talk has been that library reference is dead. Is it time to change the conversation? Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Digital Solutions in India 2014: All Our Coverage

Innovative uses for big data, a new products showcase, and much more feature in our latest survey of the Indian publishing technology scene. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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