Former Scientologist is ‘Perfectly Clear’ on Dangers of the Church

In 'Perfectly Clear: Escaping Scientology and Fighting for the Woman I Love,' Michelle LeClair recounts her long history inside the Church of Scientology, including her struggle with sexual orientation. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-10-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook building in Menlo Park cleared after bomb threat

A bomb threat forced the evacuation Tuesday afternoon of a building on Facebook’s campus in Menlo Park, Calif., authorities said. Bomb detection dogs searched the building at 200 Jefferson Drive and found no suspicious packages or devices, the Menlo Park Police Department said. The incident began... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-12-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Octopus to publish clutter-clearing formula from 'organisers to the stars'

Mitchell Beazley has acquired The Home Edit: Conquering the Clutter with Style from "organisers to the stars" Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-11-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Explosive' investigation into Catholic Church goes to Bloomsbury

An investigation into “corruption and cover-ups” at the heart of the Catholic Church will be published by Bloomsbury next year. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-10-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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SoA and IWU warn of dangers of no-deal Brexit

The Society of Authors (SoA) and the Irish Writers Union (IWU) have warned about the dangers of a no-deal Brexit. The joint statement pays tribute to the “close literary relationship” between the UK and Ireland but suggests that the “unique and thriving relationship is now under threat as a... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The perfect Foyle?

Julia Kingsford considers the positives and negatives of Waterstones' recent acquisition of Foyles for both parties. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers Clearing House is surviving the ad duopoly by selling engagement

To keep people engaged, the sweepstakes company is going big on social, creating a mobile app and weekly Facebook show. The post Publishers Clearing House is surviving the ad duopoly by selling engagement appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-08-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Church Publishing Looks Back on 100 Years of Books

Celebrating 100 years in the book business, Church Publishing Incorporated is honoring its Episcopal roots while also adapting to a broad and changing audience. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-06-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Vida report: 'Dangerous lens' of male bias remains in literary criticism

Vida’s latest survey of gender bias in literary criticism has revealed less than half of publications achieved gender equality, with the New York Review of Books halving its coverage of female voices. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-06-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Junot Diaz cleared to return to teaching at MIT

Pulitzer prize-winning author and creative writing professor Junot Diaz has been cleared to teach at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) this autumn following harassment claims and an investigation into the author's conduct. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-06-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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W&N buys Malik on dangerous myths behind status quo

Weidenfeld & Nicolson is to publish We Need New Stories, a "vital" book about dangerous myths that are maintaining the status quo. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-06-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BookExpo 2018: Church Publishing Turns 100, Embraces the Future

Founded in 1918 in New York City, Church Publishing Inc. is celebrating its first century this year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Weekly E-Book Ranking: perfect 10 for Eleanor Oliphant

Gail Honeyman’s début continues to remain completely fine at the top of the Weekly E-Ranking. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-04-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Aylsham bookshop sellers willing to donate stock to find perfect buyer

Two brothers are looking to sell their 110-year-old bookshop to an enthusiastic new owner—and hope a philanthropic gesture will help attract the right buyer. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BuzzFeed Responds Perfectly to Facebook's Changes

BuzzFeed is taking matters into its own hands on Facebook, after the social network announced moves that could restrict publishers' ability to reach people there.The digital publisher, which has often relied on Facebook for its audience, was buying ads on Friday to bring readers into its own... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2018-01-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How to Make the Perfect Apple Pie

Linda Lomelino, author of 'Lomelino’s Pies,' offers tips on how to craft the ultimate pie this holiday. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A ‘World Without Mind’: Big Tech’s Dangerous Influence

Big Tech – Google, Apple, Facebook and Amazon -- pose an existential threat because they come between us and reality, a new book contends. Continue reading at Knowledge@Wharton

[ Knowledge@Wharton | 2017-10-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Children's Booksellers, Authors Talk Literacy, Danger, and Opportunity at NAIBA

The politics and practicalities of children’s bookselling took center stage at the New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association gathering in Cherry Hill, N.J., from October 6–8. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Perfect Holiday Read’ Author Victoria Hislop Given Four Specsavers Citations

Three gold certifications and one platinum go to big-selling UK novelist Victoria Hislop by the Specsavers optical companyand Nielsen Book. The post ‘Perfect Holiday Read’ Author Victoria Hislop Given Four Specsavers Citations appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-09-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Jada Pinkett Smith shuts down Leah Remini's claims that she's a Scientologist

Jada Pinkett Smith says she's no Scientologist. She's no Jew, Hindu or Buddhist either. The "Girls Trip" star, who often publicly shuts down rumors about her marriage and unique parenting style, set the record straight about her faith on Facebook in the wake of ex-Scientologist Leah Remini's... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-09-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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