Fast Start for Cookbook from Olympic Marathoner

A book preorder-and-fun run package four months before "Run Fast. Eat Slow." came out, along with a strong Olympic performance by author Shalane Flanagan, helped propel the cookbook onto the bestsellers list. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A new cookbook is donating proceeds to Planned Parenthood, another to the ACLU

When it comes to addressing social injustice, food is both the message and the medium. From ingredient sourcing and labor practices to school lunch policies and professional kitchen culture, the many working parts of our food system offer entree into understanding a scope of issues affecting... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tinkering with Toast: New Cookbook Reimagines the Humble Snack

Sarah Owens, who won a James Beard Award for her first cookbook 'Sourdough,' shows how to amp up one of the world's most humble snacks in her latest cookbook, 'Toast & Jam.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HQ signs Gizzi Erskine's Slow cookbook

HarperCollins has signed up TV chef Gizzi Erskine to write a cookbook, Slow, which promotes "quality" over convenience. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-10-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Moroccan cookbook goes to Mitchell Beazley

Mitchell Beazley publishing director Stephanie Jackson has acquired the début cookbook of MyMoroccanFood.com founder Nargisse Benkabbou. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-10-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dan Brown's Origin makes a strong start in UK bookshops

Although not quite the sensation of previous Robert Langdon thrillers, The Da Vinci Code author’s latest mystery sold 100,000 copies in its first week Dan Brown’s mastery of something like a code for bestsellers has returned to cheer UK booksellers, with more than 100,000 copies of his latest... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-10-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers find Google AMP loads too fast for ad views

Ads load slower than content on AMP, which is part of the reason why publishers make less money per pageview from AMP than they do from their own websites. The post Publishers find Google AMP loads too fast for ad views appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2017-10-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BAM Gets Behind Debut Cookbook in New Holiday Promo

The nation's second largest bookstore chain is going exclusive with a debut cookbook by an Alabama food blogger as part of a holiday promotion running through the end of the year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why Publishers Should Start Thinking About Blockchain

A publisher roundtable organized by MetaX has lofty ambitions for the technology's applications in digital publishing. The post Why Publishers Should Start Thinking About Blockchain appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2017-09-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Starting pistol sounds on the Back To University season

Despite a spate of negative headlines dominating the higher education sector over the past few months, booksellers have reported buoyant sales as the Back to University season kicks off. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The tide is starting to turn against the world’s digital giants | John Naughton

Multimillion fines are just the start for Facebook and Google, as the world comes to realise how political big tech has becomeIn his wonderful book The Swerve: How the Renaissance Began, the literary historian Stephen Greenblatt traces the origins of the Renaissance back to the rediscovery of a... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-09-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Zuck’s “Political Awakening”? Not So Fast

The Facebook CEO points to last year’s primaries as the moment he had a “political awakening.” But do his actions—and words—reflect that? Since January, we’ve seen story after story offer speculation about whether Mark Zuckerberg will make a bid for the presidency. It won’t surprise you, then,... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2017-09-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The 'Fix-It and Forget-It' Queen on Her Latest Cookbook

Phyllis Good, known for her bestselling series of slow cooker cookbooks, is out with her first new cookbook in three years. And, while she's moved beyond her famous tagline, she has not abandoned her favorite kitchen appliance. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Electric Literature's Bodega Project is the literary counterpoint to the tech start-up

Online literary magazine Electric Lit’s recent Bodega Project is an appreciative counter to the new tech firm called Bodega. Launched by two ex-Google staffers, Bodega (the start-up) received some harsh criticism this week for threatening the beloved corner stores. The company aims to install... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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E-sports faces long odds in path to Olympics

The path to the Games is complicated and political, and the power held by corporate video game publishers makes it doubly challenging for e-sports. Continue reading at Silicon Valley Business Journal

[ Silicon Valley Business Journal | 2017-09-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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From a Buyer: The Seven Most Anticipated Cookbooks of Fall

Lisa Gozashti, co-owner of the Brookline Booksmith and the store's longtime cookbook buyer, is looking forward to new books about Swedish and Palestinian food, as well as the latest from chefs like Yotam Ottolenghi and Matt Jennings. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Can Blue Apron Deliver on Cookbooks?

The meal delivery service is releasing its first cookbook in October and its publisher, Harper Wave, has big ambitions. The imprint has called the title "the new culinary bible" and claims it deserves a place on the shelf alongside such classics as 'The Silver Palate' and 'The Joy of Cooking.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Get 'Jump Start Adobe XD' ($14 value) FREE for a limited time

Jump Start Adobe XD provides everything a designer needs, right out of the box. Adobe’s new app, Experience Design CC (better known as XD) is the only design tool on the market today that allows you to design user interfaces, prototype interactions, and then export assets for development right... Continue reading at Betanews

[ Betanews | 2017-08-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Australian Authors Start Online Marketplace

The Australian Society of Authors has launched a digital marketplace, showcasing and selling the work of writers to publishers, agents, and literary scouts throughout the world. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Spotlight on Taste of Home Cookbooks

This September, Taste of Home launches two new photo-packed cookbooks featuring over 1,000 recipes from across its print and digital platforms (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Riot founder Hooson leaves to start charity

Anwen Hooson, co-founder and co-managing director of PR agency Riot Communications, is leaving the company to launch a performing arts charity.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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