Book Review: ‘War,’ by Margaret MacMillan

In “War: How Conflict Shaped Us,” Margaret MacMillan examines the impact of war, both bad and good. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'

[ The New York Times | 2020-10-06 09:00:08 UTC ]

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Pick of the Week: Macmillan shows the hard work away from Covid

As hospitals struggle to cope, Macmillan’s work on cancer care is more vital than ever. Continue reading at Media Week

[ Media Week | 2021-01-13 15:06:20 UTC ]
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Book Review: ‘Saving Justice,’ by James Comey

Comey’s “Saving Justice” is a revealing memoir that describes his feelings about Trump and his worries about the nation. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Fareed Zakaria on Life After the Pandemic

Zakaria discusses “Ten Lessons for a Post-Pandemic World,” and Margaret MacMillan talks about “War: How Conflict Shaped Us.” Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2021-01-01 16:01:31 UTC ]
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Macmillan Children's bags two from Dara McAnulty

Macmillan Children’s Books has acquired two non-fiction titles by naturalist and activist Dara McAnulty. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-12-03 22:45:08 UTC ]
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Pacey keeps Open University up to speed as list adapts to post-Covid market

The pandemic has put the kibosh on innumerable events this year, one of which was a big 50th anniversary bash for the Open University Press (OpenUP). Half a century is a good innings for any publisher, but it was to be a particularly celebratory occasion for OpenUP and its boss, head of... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-27 22:33:33 UTC ]
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Considering Malcolm X and the Perfect Black Man

Michael P. Jeffries reviews Les Payne and Tamara Payne’s book, “The Dead Are Arising: The Life of Malcolm X,” in this week’s issue. In 1992, Michael Eric Dyson wrote for the Book Review about a select group of books that examine Malcolm X’s life. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2020-11-13 10:00:01 UTC ]
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Macmillan Children’s to publish 'empowering' retelling of classic fairytales

Macmillan Children’s Books has acquired two illustrated middle-grade fiction titles by debut author Radiya Hafiza.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-12 03:46:46 UTC ]
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Revisiting Katherine Paterson on Happy Endings in Children’s Books

In 1988, Katherine Paterson wrote in the Book Review that children need not only the happily-ever-after of fairy tales, but also “proper endings” in which “hope is a yearning, rooted in reality.” Continue reading at The New York Times

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Sir Lenny Henry signs with Macmillan Children’s Books

Macmillan Children’s Books (MCB) has won a seven-publisher auction to publish middle-grade and picture books by Sir Lenny Henry.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-10-31 06:26:43 UTC ]
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Macmillan Closing Imprint

The Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group is closing Imprint, a move that will eliminate six editorial positions and three in marketing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-10-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Macmillan Children's Publishing Group Closing Imprint

The Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group is closing Imprint, a move that will eliminate six editorial positions and three in marketing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-10-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Review: ‘War,’ by Margaret MacMillan

In “War: How Conflict Shaped Us,” Margaret MacMillan examines the impact of war, both bad and good. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Macmillan Ups Baseline Salary to $42K

Macmillan Publishers U.S. will raise its entry-level salary to $42,000 a year starting December 27. The raise will apply to all incoming and existing employees. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-09-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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New Macmillan c.e.o. lifts US entry-level pay to $42k

Macmillan is raising the entry-level salary of its US trade publishing staff to $42,000 (£33,000). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-09-25 00:04:20 UTC ]
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How Was ‘Mein Kampf’ Handled in The Book Review in 1943?

In a recent issue dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, The Book Review resurfaced its 1943 critique of Hitler’s political manifesto. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2020-09-24 20:17:48 UTC ]
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Preparing for the Post-Sargent Era

After the sudden and unexpected loss of its CEO, Macmillan looks to move forward. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-09-18 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Macmillan Employees Deal with 'A Very Tough Day'

Macmillan Trade US president Don Weisberg said Thursday was "definitely a very tough day" for Macmillan employees following the surprise announcement that CEO John Sargent will leave the company at the end of the year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-09-18 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Macmillan: Don Weisberg To Succeed John Sargent as CEO; Susan Winslow Leads Learning

John Sargent departs as CEO of Macmillan on January 1, 2021 because of 'disagreements regarding the direction of Macmillan,' says Stefan von Holtzbrinck. The post Macmillan: Don Weisberg To Succeed John Sargent as CEO; Susan Winslow Leads Learning appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-09-17 15:16:05 UTC ]
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Rob Biddulph signs trilogy with Macmillan Children's in six-way auction

Macmillan Children’s Books has won a middle-grade trilogy from Rob Biddulph in a "fierce" six-way auction.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-09-14 20:58:11 UTC ]
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MCB releasing two new versions of Olusoga's Black and British

Macmillan Children's Books is releasing two new editions of Black and British, the book by historian and broadcaster Professor David Olusoga which was originally published by Macmillan’s adult publishing arm in 2016. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-09-14 06:58:49 UTC ]
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