Alt-Week 12.7.13: Wormhole short-cuts, watery planets and history as seen by Google Books

Alt-week takes a look at the best science and alternative tech stories from the last seven days. Don't pack your bags just yet, but Hubble has found indirect evidence of water on five different planets -- a lot of it, in some cases. Bigger brains ... Continue reading at 'Engadget'

[ Engadget | 2013-12-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Alt-Week 12.7.13: Wormhole short-cuts, watery planets and history as seen by Google Books

Alt-week takes a look at the best science and alternative tech stories from the last seven days. Don't pack your bags just yet, but Hubble has found indirect evidence of water on five different planets -- a lot of it, in some cases. Bigger brains ... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2013-12-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of February 12, 2024

Viking signs The Midnight Library author Matt Haig's latest novel; Scribner signs two by National Book Award finalist Sarah Smarsh, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Deals: Week of February 12, 2024

Tiny Reparations signs two by National Book Award nominee LaToya Watkins, Tia Williams reups with Grand Central, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-02-09 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The week's bestselling books, Jan. 7

Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, January 7 Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Book Deals: Week of November 13, 2023

Lee and Andrew Child sell four new Jack Reacher thrillers to Delacorte, Dey Street buys a guide to throwing “the greatest dinner party of all time” from Benny Blanco, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-10 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The week's bestselling books, Nov. 12

Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, November 12 Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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PW Picks: Books of the Week, Aug. 7, 2023

Our favorite books coming out this week include new titles from Alexandra Chang, R. Eric Thomas, Wole Talabi, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Deals: Week of August 7, 2023

Rachel Maddow sells a book about the fight against authoritarianism to Crown, Nelson buys a history of the In-N-Out Burger franchise, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-08-04 04:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, June 12, 2023

Our favorite books coming out this week include new titles from Kritika H. Rao, Uzma Jalaluddin, and Peter Turchin. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Deals: Week of June 12, 2023

Park Row bets on a debut historical novel, musician Orenda Fink sells a book to Gallery, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Deals: Week of March 13, 2023

Comedian Leanne Morgan sells a debut at auction to Convergent, and Mysterious Press preempts a thriller by two-time Edgar winner Andrew Klavan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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12 new books to get your hands on this week.

Hot off the presses: new books from Rebecca Makkai, Nona Fernández, and more! * Rebecca Makkai, I Have Some Questions for You (Viking) “This psychological thriller hits all the high notes, complete with at least a few revelations you won’t see coming.” –Good Housekeeping Erica Berry, Wolfish... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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PW Picks: Books of the Week, February 13, 2023

Our favorite books coming out this week include new titles from Charles Todd, Michael Robotham, and Alexis Daria. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Deals: Week of February 13, 2023

Super Bowl winner Malcolm Jenkins sells a book about his life on and off the field to S&S, and Viking buys a memoir by Barbra Streisand. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Google's Pixel 7 is on sale for $499, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals

It's Friday, which means it's time for another roundup of the week's best tech deals. Today we're seeing good prices on Google's Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro phones, a couple of all-time lows on the 10.2-inch iPad and iPad mini and a sweeping sale on Nintendo Switch games, among other discounts on... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-01-13 16:39:02 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of December 12, 2022

Atlantic Monthly Press buys a Civil War novel from James Lee Burke, Harper Muse takes on a historical novel about Alice Marble, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-12-09 05:00:00 UTC ]
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England: ‘A (Very) Short History’ Wins the £25,000 Royal Society Science Book Prize

The paleontologist and evolutionary biologist Henry Gee wins the 2022 Royal Society Science Book Prize sponsored by Insight Investment. The post England: ‘A (Very) Short History’ Wins the £25,000 Royal Society Science Book Prize appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-11-29 20:32:49 UTC ]
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12 new books to look forward to this week.

Another Tuesday, another round of new releases. This week sees the publication of new Patti Smith, an anthology edited by Eileen Myles, the five-year-anniversary edition of Hanif Abdurraqib, and more. * Patti Smith, A Book of Days (Random House) “A powerful melding of image and text inspired by... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2022-11-15 09:55:27 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of September 12, 2022

Angela Merkel’s memoir goes to St Martin’s, Berkley buys a debut novel by a former American Ballet Theatre ballerina, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-09-09 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Print Book Sales Dropped 12% Last Week

Print unit sales were down in every category last week compared to the week ended April 24, 2021, at outlets that report to NPD BookScan, resulting in an overall decline of 12.6%. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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