Businesses asked to buy 'literacy toolkits' for schools

The National Literacy Trust and Walker Books have created a Literacy Toolkit for businesses to donate to primary schools and community groups. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Canongate buys two more of Parks' Harry McCoy

Canongate will publish the next two books in Alan Parks’ Glasgow-set Harry McCoy crime series, likened by the publisher to a "Celtic Sopranos". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-02-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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High school boys' basketball: City playoff result and pairings

OPEN DIVISION Consolation semifinals, Tuesday, 7 p.m. #8 Narbonne at #4 Taft #7 El Camino Real at #6 Gardena Championship semifinals, Saturday at Venice #5 Washington vs. #1 Fairfax, 7:30 p.m. #3 Birmingham vs. #2 Westchester, 5:30 p.m. Notes: Third- and fifth-place games, Feb. 19, 7 p.m.... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-02-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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High school boys' basketball: Friday's City playoff results and updated pairings

CITY BOYS' BASKETBALL OPEN DIVISION First round, Friday Fairfax 79, Narbonne 59 Washington 58, Taft 51 Birmingham 66, Gardena 60 Westchester 81, El Camino Real 48 Consolation semifinals, Tuesday, 7 p.m. #8 Narbonne at #4 Taft #7 El Camino Real at #6 Gardena Championship semifinals, Feb. 16, 5:30... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-02-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Business rates inquiry launched

The Treasury Committee has launched an inquiry into business rates, with the Booksellers Association calling for a "root and branch reform" of the business rates system to stop giving digital retailers an "unfair" advantage. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-02-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Vivendi Buys Editis

The French media giant adds the second-largest French-language publishing group to its portfolio. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-02-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HCG buys picture book on the power of positive thinking

Hachette Children’s Group (HCG) has acquired Ready, Rabbit?, a picture book about overcoming social anxiety by Fiona Roberton. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-02-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Wrexham considers relocating libraries to schools

Wrexham Council is reviewing the future of its library service for the second time in five years and could relocate them to schools to save money. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-02-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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S&S Children’s buys two more by Michelle Harrison

Simon & Schuster Children’s UK has bought two middle-grade titles from Michelle Harrison: a sequel to A Pinch of Magic and one as yet untitled novel. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-02-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Daunt plans new buying structure after flat year at Waterstones

Waterstones is to split its centralised buying functions into two roles, aimed at resolving the disconnect between what is ordered by the chain and what is then sold through. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-02-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Guardian view on business and arts: cash without a voice | Editorial

Corporate sponsorship needs to steer clear of impinging on artistic freedomsNews that investment managers the Man Group is withdrawing its sponsorship from the Booker prize after 18 years has shocked the literary world. The hedge fund’s decision to move on was linked in the press to novelist... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2019-02-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HQ buys psychologist's 'gripping' debut

HarperCollins imprint HQ has acquired world English language rights for a debut novel called Little White Lies by clinical psychologist Philippa East. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-01-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bertelsmann unveils 'Content Alliance' between its German businesses

As of the start of February, Bertelsmann is to launch what it is calling a Content Alliance between all its content businesses in Germany, to develop and market collaborative formats across all its divisions. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Virgin buys Madness band memoir

Ebury's Virgin Books has acquired world rights in the first book by pop group Madness, to be published to celebrate the group’s 40th anniversary. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Wildy buys Hammicks Legal Information Services

Legal bookseller and supplier Wildy & Sons, one of London’s oldest booksellers, established in 1830, has acquired Hammicks Legal Information Services from the John Smith Group.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lightning buys print rights to Nicola May's Corner Shop

Eye Books imprint Lightning has acquired world English rights for the print edition of self-published book The Corner Shop in Cockleberry Bay by Nicola May. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins launches £20,000 Literacy Project grants for indies

HarperCollins has pledged £20,000 in grants for independent bookshops as part of its ongoing commitment to The Literacy Project.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-01-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How publishers use influencers to grow commerce businesses

Publishers including Complex and Rooster Teeth are using influencers to attract audiences that can leverage infrastructure publishers have already built. The post How publishers use influencers to grow commerce businesses appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2019-01-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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InMotion buy helps WH Smith to 6% Christmas trading rise

WH Smith has reported a “strong trading performance” for Christmas trading, with total sales up 6%. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-01-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HCG buys YA inspired by Black Panther

Hachette Children’s Group has bought the UK rights to Slay by US debut author Brittney Morris, who was inspired to write after watching the Marvel blockbuster "Black Panther". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-01-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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French bookshop chain Furet du Nord buys Decitre

The Furet du Nord chain of bookshops in northern France has confirmed its takeover of the Decitre group, which it describes as its alter-ego in the south-east region of France. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-01-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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