Amazon launches bursary for female tech students

Amazon has launched a new programme to help young women from less advantaged backgrounds begin careers in innovation and technology. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2016-09-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Janney and Henry launch indie press specialising in 'reflective' titles

Author Diana Janney and her husband Alistair Henry are launching an independent press focusing on novels and non-fiction books that make readers "think and reflect". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2022-01-04 02:57:04 UTC ]
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Tech that can help you stick to your New Year’s resolutions

Regardless of how 2021 went for you, 2022 is another chance for all of us to make the new year better than those that came before it. We set New Year’s resolutions with the best of intentions, but it’s no wonder that so many people fail after just a few weeks – old habits die hard. Just as it’s... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2022-01-01 14:34:42 UTC ]
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The tech industry's accessibility report card for 2021

In spite of all the advancements we’ve seen in tech, the industry as a whole has consistently neglected people with disabilities. There have been some improvements, including video call apps like FaceTime, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Hangouts and more adding better support for sign language... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2021-12-31 21:00:34 UTC ]
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Inaugural Cheshire Novel Prize launches

A new writing award, the Cheshire Novel Prize, launches featuring judges such as Juliet Mushens and feedback guaranteed for every entry. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-30 17:30:13 UTC ]
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New Beacon Books fundraiser raises £5k within hours of launch

A crowdfunder to save London’s New Beacon Books has raised more than £5,000 within hours of launching.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-30 15:27:20 UTC ]
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Child, Grisham, PRH and Amazon awarded $7.8m in e-book piracy lawsuit

Authors including Lee Child and John Grisham have been awarded $7.8m (£5.8m) in damages, after teaming up with Amazon and Penguin Random House to sue a number of pirate e-book sites at work in Ukraine. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-29 09:54:39 UTC ]
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A Bookstore Trolls Amazon With Reworked Holiday Songs and ‘Dystopian’ Window Displays

Independent book shop McNally Jackson staged a public protest with a melodic twist in New York this week, reworking classic seasonal songs and sending carolers to perform in front of the Amazon four-star store in the SoHo neighborhood. The newly written lyrics, from agency DCX Growth... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2021-12-23 20:20:41 UTC ]
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The exceptional stories in ‘On Girlhood’ explore the realities of growing up Black and female

‘On Girlhood,’ edited by Glory Edim, pulls together the work of Toni Morrison, Alice Walker and more. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-12-23 12:00:13 UTC ]
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The Bookseller launches annual Christmas trading survey for indies

The Bookseller is inviting independent bookshops across the UK and Ireland to complete its annual Christmas trading survey. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-20 17:57:32 UTC ]
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CrimeFest offers bursary for crime author of colour

CrimeFest is offering a bursary for a writer of colour to attend its festival in May 2022 and appear on a panel. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-19 23:32:15 UTC ]
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Apple's latest AirPods drop to $140, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals

With Christmas right around the corner, now's the time to make sure you have all your gifts in check and grab any last-minute holiday gifts you may need. Thankfully, there remain a good number of tech deals available, and a good portion of them are still slated to arrive before the holiday if... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2021-12-17 16:45:01 UTC ]
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Heligo set to launch into business and smart thinking space with fresh approach

Bonnier Books UK’s new list Heligo Books is seeking to broaden the market for business and smart thinking books by reaching new audiences with strong branding, says its editorial director Rik Ubhi. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-17 03:27:21 UTC ]
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Anne Rice, best-selling novelist who helped launch a vampire revival, dies at 80

Her first novel, “Interview With the Vampire,” launched a blockbuster book series and was adapted into a movie starring Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-12-14 00:33:11 UTC ]
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Oneworld launches audio list

Indie publisher Oneworld has created an audio list, which will launch with three titles from across its imprints. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-13 07:18:08 UTC ]
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Apple's second-gen AirPods drop to $100, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals

If you're still on the hunt for good tech gifts to give this year, you still have time to grab some that will arrive before the holidays. Apple's second-generation AirPods are on sale again for $100, while the Fitbit Charge 5 fitness tracker is back down to $130. Both Amazon's Kindle and a few... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2021-12-10 16:45:43 UTC ]
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What on Earth Books launches digital collection

Non-fiction children's books publisher What On Earth Books has launched a digital book collection service, available through subscription. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-06 09:06:53 UTC ]
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The White Review launches £10k crowdfunder to support its future

The White Review has launched a £10,000 crowdfunding appeal to safeguard its future after two "very hard" years for the literary and culture magazine. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-06 08:27:57 UTC ]
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Amazon's Kindle is on sale for $55 with three months of Kindle Unlimited

If you missed Amazon's standard e-reader when it was on sale for $50 on Black Friday, you have another shot to grab it for less. The regular Kindle is back on sale for $55, and you'll get three months of Kindle Unlimited along with it. It may be a bit more expensive than it was one week ago, but... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2021-12-03 17:32:03 UTC ]
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Glaister returns to trade with launch of book recommendation website Litalist

The founder of The Book People, Seni Glaister, is launching a new retail platform for bookshops, Litalist, next year—and there are incentives for early adopters. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-03 11:15:06 UTC ]
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Amazon begins $500 million media review for Audible

Streaming audiobook brand sent invites to all major media holdings companies to field interest in managing its ads. Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2021-12-02 14:44:34 UTC ]
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