“The more words, the better” is a general truism of the Chinese children’s book market. Chinese parents and educators always want more words for children to learn and more paragraphs to relay additional information. A book’s value often is tied to the quantity of text on its pages. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
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O’Reilly Media has acquired the remaining 50% stake in Safari Books, a subscription ebook service offering access to business and tech content, originally launched as a joint venture with the Pearson Technology Group in 2001. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Simon & Schuster says it has become the first publisher in the UK to acquire books about the... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-08-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Oahu Publications Inc. has announced that Dave Kennedy, SVP/marketing, was named chief revenue officer of OPI and the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Kennedy’s promotion comes weeks after Glenn Zuehls was named the publisher of San Francisco Me ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher
[ Editor & Publisher | 2014-08-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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U.S libraries have made the most headway with ebooks in libraries, but internationally, the situation remains problematic, according to a new report from the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA). Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Xiaoying Chu at Charlesworth (Beijing) Information Services details the booming Chinese digital publishing market and the strides being make by online booksellers. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-08-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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With the launch of Kindle Unlimited (KU), Amazon’s subscription service, consumer-oriented ebook subscription services are beginning to look like a coming thing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A children's book prize inspired by Matilda author Roald Dahl is put on hold for two years. Continue reading at BBC News
[ BBC News | 2014-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lauren Child is the latest author to tackle the lack of diversity in children’s books; her... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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One area of publishing where brand loyalty reigns is in religious books, and Roman Catholic books in particular, largely resulting from market fragmentation. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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It is 43 years old and was out of print for ages, but the Microsoft mogul's approval has caused a brand new surge in salesName: Business AdventuresAge: 43 Continue reading... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2014-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This week, "Bad Feminist," Bridget Jones meets Carrie Bradshaw, and a kingdom of ice. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A monograph published by Dorset-based publisher Little Toller Books has scooped a coveted BBC... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Evernote users can import their notes into FastPencil and create an ebook or PDF that can be distributed through all the major ebook retail platforms. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Some people of faith worry that yoga’s philosophical and spiritual aspects might conflict with their personal beliefs. Others find that faith can interact with yoga practice in a way that makes it far more meaningful than “a good stretch.” Four new books examine the intersections of religion and... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Cover blurbs aren't reviews, they're advertisements that offer no space for balanced, nuanced positivityRecently I was at a literature festival, being interviewed by a man who hadn't had the chance to read my novel. It was fine. These things happen and we muddle through.Unable to draw upon the... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2014-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Evangelia Avloniti reports on the on struggle to sustain the Thessaloniki Book Fair, a vital connection between Greek publishers and the rest of the world. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-07-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Italian publisher The Mondadori Group announced that it will be unifying its children's imprints, Arnoldo Mondadori Editore and Piemme, including the Battello a Vapore and Geronimo Stilton imprints, to form a new children's publishing division. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon claims a "key objective" in its ongoing dispute with Hachette is to keep ebook prices low and competitive with other other media. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Looking to get that novel you've been plugging away at in your "spare time" published with ease? Well, Evernote now offers an option for doing just that, thanks to a partnership with FastPencil. The note-taking and productivity repository allows you... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2014-07-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The 2014 Polari First Book Prize is continuing its tradition of supporting self-published titles... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-07-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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