ALA Unveils Shortlist for 2014 Andrew Carnegie Medals

The American Library Association has shortlisted six books for the Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-07 00:00:00 UTC ]

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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

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In the Studio with Macmillan Audio: Focus on Audio 2014

It’s six p.m., and I’m at John Marshall Media near Times Square in New York City, sitting in the recording booth where Kathleen McInerney has been narrating two audiobooks back-to-back for the past eight hours. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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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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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

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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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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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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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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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

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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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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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

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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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

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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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

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Accessibility: Where Are We Now? Digital Solutions in India 2014

Accessibility has always been a goal for IDPF (International Digital Publishing Forum), dating back to its foundation in 2000. 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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Redefining and Repurposing Content as We Go Along: Digital Solutions in India 2014

Smart and enhanced content. Intuitive and dynamic workflow. Interactive and integrated media. 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

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Faber and Cape makes Wales Book of the Year shortlist

Parthian Books, Faber and Jonathan Cape all have English-language titles in the shortlist for the... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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