An expanded perspective, and a controversial claim, on America’s revolution

Woody Holton looks beyond the founders to find who shaped the push for independence. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

[ The Washington Post | 2021-11-19 13:00:00 UTC ]

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Scientific journal retracts article that claimed no evidence of climate crisis

Publisher Springer Nature says 2022 article ‘not supported by available evidence’ as editors launch investigationOne of the world’s biggest scientific publishers has retracted a journal article that claimed to have found no evidence of a climate crisis.Springer Nature said it had retracted the... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-08-25 15:00:14 UTC ]
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Fall Regionals 2023: Binc Expands Its Mission

It’s been a busy year for the Book Industry Charitable Foundation, which is rolling out a series of new programs designed to diversify the industry. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-08-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Fall Regionals 2023: Bookshop.org Expands Its Reach

It's been more than three years since the launch of online retailer Bookshop.org, and the online retailer is eager to remove Amazon’s stranglehold on online sales. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-08-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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‘A tired old show’: Friends writer claims cast deliberately ruined jokes

Patty Lin says that Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matthew Perry and co forced rewrites of gags they didn’t like by performing them badlyFriends may have been a worldwide smash hit that made megastars of its cast, but – according to one of its writers – the actors weren’t always trying their... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-08-24 10:34:01 UTC ]
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New PEN America Report Documents Surge in ‘Educational Intimidation’ Bills

A new wave of legislation is leading to censorship in schools and libraries by creating a climate of fear and uncertainty for educators. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-08-23 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Coming to America: Spotlight on Hardie Grant

With new offices in North America and a new imprint, Hardie Grant looks to reach new readers and expand its legacy, offering up an inaugural list featuring vibrant, visually stunning food and lifestyle books. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-08-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
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How did Suits become America’s most-watched TV show of the summer?

The 2010s legal drama has broken records since hitting US Netflix, shining light on viewing patterns in a fragmented television landscapeSince I work in the business of talking television, I am often asking people what they’re watching. And this summer, the predominant answer – usually in the... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-08-17 18:02:26 UTC ]
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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Expands National Reach

With events in Kansas and Washington, and statewide expansion elsewhere, country music icon Dolly Parton welcomes supporters of her Imagination Library, a philanthropic program that mails one book a month to each enrolled child under the age of five. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-08-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Marjane Satrapi Is Done with Comics, But Never Art or the Revolution

The Iranian-French author of 'Persepolis,' which celebrates its 20th anniversary with a new edition, discusses her shift from comics to film, the banning of books in America, and her pride in Iran's young revolutionaries. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-08-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Inside TikTok’s out-of-home marketing approach as it expands further beyond mobile

The social media platform has partnered with several digital media networks, including GSTV, Redbox and ReachTV as part of a larger push into digital out-of-home. Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2023-08-08 09:30:00 UTC ]
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Beyond Book Banning: PEN America Warns of ‘Booklash,’ Self-Censorship

PEN America says it sees book publishing 'at a crossroads' in a new report warning of cancel culture, review-bombing, and book banning. The post Beyond Book Banning: PEN America Warns of ‘Booklash,’ Self-Censorship appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-08-07 21:16:27 UTC ]
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As Digital Media Falters, Betches Hits Its Stride, Expanding Headcount and Revenue Streams

Lifestyle and comedy publisher Betches, which chronicles dating and pop culture for a predominantly female audience, just introduced digital advertising to its newly redesigned website in late July. The move is part of a broader effort to diversify its business and signal a new chapter for the... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2023-08-03 11:50:06 UTC ]
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Arthur children’s book faces potential Florida ban over claim it ‘damaged souls’

School district member files challenge to Arthur’s Birthday, 1989 book by Marc Brown, which is among 45 titles pending reviewA title in the Arthur children’s book series is facing a potential ban after a conservative activist claimed that it “damaged souls”.On 12 July, Bruce Friedman, a member... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-07-28 16:22:54 UTC ]
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At Frankfurt: PRH’s Nihar Malaviya Headlines Publishing Perspectives Forum

The 2023 Publishing Perspectives Forum opens on October 18 with an onstage conversation with Penguin Random House CEO Nihar Malaviya. The post At Frankfurt: PRH’s Nihar Malaviya Headlines Publishing Perspectives Forum appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-07-27 14:15:46 UTC ]
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Likewise Expands Book Recommendation Partnership with Simon & Schuster

The collaboration aims to recommend Simon & Schuster authors and featured titles across Likewise's entertainment suite, which includes a newsletter, a mobile and TV app, and social media platforms. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-07-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Chelmsford hospital defamation case ends in settlement and apology for claims in Scientology book

HarperCollins ‘sincerely apologises’ to doctor for claims about Sydney private hospital in ABC journalist Steve Cannane’s bookFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastA long-running defamation case sparked... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-07-03 06:33:55 UTC ]
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Turning Small Rebellions Into a Large Literary Revolution

Kenan Orhan’s debut, I Am My Country, feels like much more than just a book of imaginative short stories set in and around the author’s ancestral homeland of Turkey. The powerful collection could be said to comprise a series of real “small rebellions” — enacted by its characters, prose, and the... Continue reading at Electric Literature

[ Electric Literature | 2023-06-13 11:01:00 UTC ]
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Saint Dolly does it again: Imagination Library expands free book efforts in California

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library will expand its program to send children free books across all 58 California counties, Gov. Gavin Newsom announces. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2023-06-07 15:51:03 UTC ]
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PJ Library Expands Outreach to Authors

The non-profit organization that mails millions of books a year to families with connections to Judaism, has relaunched and added online seminars to a program that takes 20 authors and illustrators for eight days in Israel. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-23 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Independent bookselling expanded again in 2022, with new and diverse stores opening nationwide

The independent bookselling community continues to grow, with membership in the American Booksellers Association reaching its highest levels in more than 20 years Continue reading at ABC News

[ ABC News | 2023-05-22 13:34:43 UTC ]
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