Conan Doyle Estate Says Sherlock Not Free Yet

Attorneys for the estate say the "complete" characters remain under copyright, and say they are exploring an appeal. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-01-02 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Teacher Created Materials Buys Free Spirit

Teacher Created Materials has acquired Minneapolis-based Free Spirit Publishing for an undisclosed price. The purchase involves about 300 titles, most focused on social and emotional learning for young people. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-12-02 05:00:00 UTC ]
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SCBWI organises free workshop for writers of colour

A free workshop for writers of colour is being organised by The Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-22 20:37:24 UTC ]
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My Workplace Joined the Fine-Free Library Movement (And Here’s What I Learned)

The realities -- the good, the challenging, and the great -- of going fine-free in libraries from a public librarian. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2021-11-15 11:30:00 UTC ]
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12 Free Short Stories by Your Favorite Authors

These free short stories by your favorite authors will entice and enchant you with bookkeeping aliens, ant writing, and sentient drones. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2021-11-10 11:34:00 UTC ]
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The Free Book Bus, A Death Positive Library, and Other Good Bookish Things That Happened This Week

Lots of good bookish things happened this week, including research that proves libraries lead to healthier, more equitable communities. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2021-10-29 10:42:00 UTC ]
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Springer Nature introduces free auto-translation service for books and manuscripts

Springer Nature has introduced a free auto-translation service for books and manuscripts for its authors Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-18 08:57:50 UTC ]
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Iain Banks estate moves representation to Curtis Brown

The literary estate of Iain Banks has moved its representation to the Curtis Brown Group from the Mic Cheetham Agency with a screen deal already secured. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-14 19:12:03 UTC ]
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Get 'Mastering Python for Networking and Security -- Second Edition' ($27.99 value) FREE for a limited time

It’s now more apparent than ever that security is a critical aspect of IT infrastructure, and that devastating data breaches can occur from simple network line hacks. As shown in this book, combining the latest version of Python with an increased focus on network security can help you to level... Continue reading at Betanews

[ Betanews | 2021-10-13 17:39:30 UTC ]
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Megan McKenna's gluten-free cookbook served up by Hamlyn

Octopus Books imprint Hamlyn has picked up Can You Make That Gluten-Free?, the first cookbook from reality TV star and "Celebrity Masterchef" finalist Megan McKenna. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-11 21:23:27 UTC ]
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These Online Publications Are Not Free … and Readers Don’t Mind

Defector, The Daily Memphian, The Dispatch and other outlets of recent vintage are driving a shift in the digital media business. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2021-10-04 19:32:10 UTC ]
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A Guide To Finding The Best Free Online English Literature Courses

A guide that can serve as a starting point to help you find interesting, relevant and fascinating free online english literature courses. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2021-09-21 10:40:00 UTC ]
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Hay Festival announces free autumn schools programme

Hay Festival has unveiled its free autumn programme for schools including a dedicated Winter Weekend, in-person Beacons Project and Welsh Scribblers Tour events. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-09-13 22:26:58 UTC ]
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In ‘Real Estate,’ Deborah Levy contemplates the structures that define us

The Booker Prize finalist’s new autobiography is about finding an ideal home — and so much more. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-08-26 15:28:58 UTC ]
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Are Little Free Libraries Better in Wealthy Neighborhoods?

Are Little Free Libraries better in wealthier parts of town? I visited 25 of them in different areas of my city to compare and find out. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2021-06-24 10:38:00 UTC ]
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Pan Mac and bks Agency host free demystifying publishing event

Pan Macmillan and The bks Agency are running a free online event all week to demystify publishing for those curious about entering the industry. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-06-09 19:06:54 UTC ]
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Robert E. Howard became famous for creating Conan. But that warrior was only the beginning.

In his short life, Howard, the master of the sword-and-sorcery novel, produced hard-boiled mysteries, an occult thriller, a science fiction novel and more. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-06-09 05:37:45 UTC ]
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Steinbeck Estate Won't Publish Werewolf Novel

A scholar of American literature at Stanford says it’s worth publishing. The agents representing the Steinbeck estate strongly disagree. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2021-05-27 14:53:04 UTC ]
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