Ash Davidson’s debut novel delves into the complex relationship among people who love the trees that are also their livelihood. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'
[ The Washington Post | 2021-08-02 16:47:33 UTC ]
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The Quarto Group has appointed Sally Dwyer into the newly created role of group director of people. Starting with immediate effect, Dwyer will be responsible for Quarto’s human resources strategy across its businesses in the UK, the US, Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand. Dwyer joins Quarto... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ghanian children's book writer Meshack Asare discusses his mission to cover the rich regional diversities of Ghana and the continent as a whole. The post Exploring the African Continent in Children’s Books appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-10-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Quercus has acquired The Watchers, the second novel by British author Neil Spring. Fiction editor Kathryn Taussig bought UK and Commonwealth rights from Cathryn Summerhayes of William Morris Endeavour. Based on true events, The Watchers is a “spooky, historical thriller” set during the Cold... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-10-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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As book publishing transitions from a largely print-based industry to one that produces both print and digital content, many publishers are restructuring their operations. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A new report from the Pew Research Center Internet Project offers mixed news for public libraries. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-09-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Technology can be daunting for users of a certain age, but Intel and AARP are offering help with a simple-to-use tablet.The RealPad tablet is aimed at users who are 50 and older, the age range for AARP membership, and shy of technology. Simplicity is key: The tablet provides quick access to... Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2014-09-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Food preservation—whether through fermenting, pickling, canning, or other methods—has seen a remarkable resurgence of late. What’s behind this increased attention, and where is the movement headed? Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-09-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Writer Germaine Greer has said that ebooks should “cost pennies” and accused people... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-08-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The US online retailer Amazon and French publisher Hachette are arguing over the cost of ebooks to those buying the products for their tablets and machines. Continue reading at BBC World
[ BBC World | 2014-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook's attempt to crack down on publisher click-bait might be well-intentioned, but it could incidentally hurt publishers that produce shorter stories. The post Facebook’s war on click-bait risks collateral damage appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday
[ Digiday | 2014-08-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In the near decade that's passed since director Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller brought Miller's noir comic Sin City to the big screen, filmmaking technology has gotten better, comic book movies have become an official Big Deal, and 3-D has become a lot more palatable. What's more surprising... Continue reading at Wired
[ Wired | 2014-08-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The "proposal" by the Norwich-based newspaper publisher, Archant, to move production of its London, Kent and Hertfordshire titles to headquarters is unsurprising.We were informed on Tuesday morning that the production teams - 15 in Archant London, and others in Herts and Cambs and Kent - will... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2014-07-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In a short reply brief filed on July 2, HarperCollins attorneys urged the court to uphold their request for an injunction and more than $1.1 million in damages and attorneys fees. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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On June 25, SheKnows introduced its Explorer platform, which it has been testing since early this year. In addition to the SheKnows network of verticals, 40 other publishers (including Time Inc. and ESPN) have integrated the content curation widget onto their sites, at no charge. Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2014-07-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A change to a policy at Conde Nast that affects major beauty advertisers is sending waves of anxiety through some of its largest magazines, including Vogue and Glamour.Referred to internally as the "beauty rotation," the policy long dictated the order in which ads from Revlon, Estee Lauder,... Continue reading at Advertising Age
[ Advertising Age | 2014-07-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A new publication about soccer--and nothing but--tries to be as visually dazzling as the game itself. Sketch Remembering the 1949 plane crash that killed the dominant Italian club team Torino A.C. meant a more sullen depiction. "That took just one sketch to make the finished product," Priest... Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2014-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Plaintiff attorneys informed Judge Denise Cote on Monday that they had reached an agreement with Apple to settle monetary claims in the long-running ebook price-fixing case. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Under the new proposed schedule, the trial would now begin August 25 at the earliest. The move comes After Apple lost its emergency appeal to stay the proceedings last week. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Thanks to a Google Doodle commemorating Rachel Carson's 107th birthday on May 27, the writer and environmentalist's signature work, "Silent Spring," jumped nearly 3,000 spots on Amazon's bestseller list on Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A desire to make spirituality a more integral part of everyday life combined with the technology that makes that easier would seem a match made in, well, at least Silicon Valley, if not somewhere higher. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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