Bradt Guides Takes the Road Less Traveled

Hilary Bradt and her former husband George Bradt became book publishers by accident, writing their first travel guide on a river barge floating down a tributary of the Amazon while vacationing in Peru in 1974. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
News tagged with: #book publishers #travel guide

Other Publishing stories related to: 'Bradt Guides Takes the Road Less Traveled'


Endeavour scoops Clarke's guide to work happiness

Octopus imprint Endeavour has scooped an “inspiring” guide on how to be happy at work by happiness consultant and School of Life lecturer Samantha Clarke. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-12 17:52:44 UTC ]
More news stories like this |


Yellow Kite picks up Wilson guide to brain health

Yellow Kite has picked up a practical guide to long-term brain health written by psychologist and podcaster Kimberley Wilson. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-11 05:30:24 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #brain health #yellow kite #practical guide


August Religion Bestsellers: Daily Readings Dominate; ‘Overcomer’ Takes #1

Four devotionals, including Sarah Young’s classic 2004 ‘Jesus Calling,’ made the top 10 on PW’s Religion Nonfiction bestsellers list; 'Overcomer' tops as the new film of the same name debuts in theaters. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-09-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #takes #1


Open Road Revenue Up 36% in First Half of 2019

Open Road said revenue in the first six months of 2019 rose 36% over the comparable period in 2018, while earnings jumped 72%. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-09-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #open road


Crunchyroll Takes Majority Stake in Viz Media Europe

The streaming, publishing, and distribution platform offering online global access to anime, manga, and other Asian pop content, has acquired a majority interest in Viz Media Europe Group, a key distributor of manga and anime in Europe. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-09-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #manga


Headline scoops Bravo's guide to ditching fast fashion

Headline Home has scooped a “call to action” from journalist Lauren Bravo offering advice on how to ditch fast fashion in favour of repairing, recycling and giving a new lease of life to your clothes while staying stylish. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-08-29 11:07:42 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #headline home


W H Smith boosted by travel stores ahead of full year results

W H Smith has been boosted by a "strong performance" of its travel stores as the retailer says it expects full year results to be in line with expectations, ahead of c.e.o. Stephen Clarke's departure.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-08-28 09:11:14 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #strong performance #stephen clarke #w h smith


Rick Moody’s New Book Takes on Marriage, for Better and for Worse

The author's second memoir is a raw and candid account of the power of committed love to combat life’s sorrows. The post Rick Moody’s New Book Takes on Marriage, for Better and for Worse appeared first on The Millions. Continue reading at The Millions

[ The Millions | 2019-08-26 10:00:08 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #rick moody #book takes #memoir


Taking a Closer Look at the Hong Kong and China Printing Industry

Treating the U.S. tariffs as another business challenge—along with rising production costs, slimmer profit margins, and more stringent regulations—is the pragmatic way forward for Hong Kong and China print manufacturers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-08-23 04:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #hong kong


Sceptre pre-empts Norwegian take on how punctuation changed history

Sceptre will publish Signs of Civilization: How Punctuation Changed History by Norwegian academic Bård Borch Michalsen later this year.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-08-23 00:43:47 UTC ]
More news stories like this |


Something nice: area heathen takes oath of office on Oh, The Places You’ll Go!

Every once in a while, something is just nice—like this story about Kelli Dunaway, a newly elected St. Louis County councilwoman, taking her oath of office on the Dr. Seuss classic Oh, The Places You’ll Go! Another lovely detail: her two kids, ages five and seven, held the book up as she was... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2019-08-22 14:53:47 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #dr. seuss


How to Lock Down Your Kindle So Your Kids Do Not Buy All The Books: A Guide

Because little fingers love shiny buttons: how to lock down your Kindle so kids don't buy all the books. And how to get your money back when they do. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2019-08-21 10:33:14 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #kids don #kindle


Watkins Publishing lands Neff sex positivity guide

Watkins has landed a "shame-free, revolutionary guide" to the sex positivity movement by psychologist Dr Kelly Neff. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-08-19 06:36:19 UTC ]
More news stories like this |


‘Gods With a Little G’ offers a fresh take on coming of age

Tupelo Hassman’s follow-up to “Girlchild” has a lighter touch and a more hopeful message. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2019-08-17 12:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #hopeful message


A thrifty marketer’s guide to some of TV’s most overlooked audiences

Just as sure as some big sloppy salmon is going to Augustus Gloop that Fish Tube of Internet renown, so too shall TV viewers, or at least the ones who still watch the commercials, age out of the upper reaches of the demo. Quantitative changes rather quickly become qualitative; differences in... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2019-08-15 16:37:58 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #marketing budget #bragging rights #movie studios #ll stumble #nielsen


The Toyota Supra gets a sexy pin-up poster in Road & Track

Welcome to the latest edition of Ad Age Publisher’s Brief, our roundup of news from the world of content producers across digital and print. Joining us late? Here’s the previous edition. Driving force The September issue of Hearst Magazines’ Road & Track includes a cool little bonus for... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2019-08-14 18:25:45 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #$3 million #hearst


Amazon Charts: Beloved bounces as Lewis takes the helm

Toni Morrison's Beloved (Vintage Digital) has made its debut in the Amazon charts, following the announcement of the 88-year-old author's death last week.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-08-14 00:52:07 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #amazon charts #toni morrison


Jia Tolentino’s smart takes on this absurd modern life

The New Yorker writer examines the conflicting impulses and cultural moments that define her. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2019-08-09 15:52:15 UTC ]
More news stories like this |


Dutton says AFP must take extra steps before launching raids on the media

Peter Dutton says federal police should consider ‘public interest implications’ before investigating leaks that involve journalistsHome affairs minister Peter Dutton has given new directions to the Australian federal police on investigations into journalists and media organisations.The decision... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2019-08-09 07:01:12 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #media organisations #extra steps #federal police #chilling effect #news corp


Adult Presses Take On Children’s Books

This fall, four indie presses distributed by Consortium Books & Distribution are expanding beyond their well-established adult niches by publishing books for young readers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-08-09 04:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #publishing books #young readers