Getting to know George Harrison through his own words

“George Harrison on George Harrison,” edited by Ashley Kahn, collects interviews and TV appearances the Beatle gave during his too-short life. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

[ The Washington Post | 2020-08-06 12:18:33 UTC ]
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MS Word and PowerPoint can tap into Adobe Creative Cloud libraries

You might not have to scramble to find pictures for your next company presentation. Microsoft Word and PowerPoint now have direct access to Adobe Creative Cloud Libraries that store everything from company logos to font styles. In other words, you... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2019-10-28 13:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin Press signs latest from George Monbiot

Penguin Press has snapped up the latest book from George Monbiot in a "major deal".  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-16 17:00:27 UTC ]
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In Art and Words, a Book Lover Honors the Characters He Can’t Forget

Alberto Manguel sketches 10 classic figures from fiction, including Dracula, Captain Nemo and Long John Silver. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2019-09-27 09:00:13 UTC ]
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George Richardson obituary

My friend George Richardson, who has died aged 94, spent most of his working life at Oxford University, including as chief executive of Oxford University Press (OUP) from the mid-1970s to the late 80s.He was born in Cricklewood, north London, to Christina, a homemaker, and George, a businessman.... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2019-09-26 16:53:02 UTC ]
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Discussion guide to 'They Called Us Enemy' by George Takei

"They Called Us Enemy" is an L.A. Times Book Club selection. Sign up at latimes.com/bookclub. Join the discussion in the book club Facebook Group. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-09-25 15:00:59 UTC ]
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By George, Schweitzer's leaving CBS

After putting in a quarter-century as the head of CBS’s marketing efforts, George Schweitzer has begun mapping out his final campaign. The network’s marketing director will step down from his post at the end of the 2019-20 broadcast season, whereupon he’ll transition to a new role as a special... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2019-09-17 18:55:53 UTC ]
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Free e-book: Hidden Words Hidden Worlds

Contemporary Short Stories from MyanmarIn 2017 the British Council produced an anthology of short stories from Myanmar.    In 2012 the British Council sought to take advantage of new freedoms in literature and travel through a programme of workshops. The aim of the five-year literature... Continue reading at British Council global

[ British Council global | 2019-09-10 08:55:33 UTC ]
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Fleet signs 'beautiful' book from ex-editor turned doctor Harrison

Fleet has signed a “beautiful” book from ex-Granta magazine editor Sophie Harrison about how she decided to retrain as a doctor at the age of 28. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-09 00:59:41 UTC ]
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The thoroughly modern genius of George Gershwin

Richard Crawford shows how the composer skipped across the line between “high” and “low” art. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2019-09-06 12:22:27 UTC ]
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Translator Grossman to Be Honored by Words Without Borders

Translator Edith Grossman will receive the 2019 Ottaway Award for the Promotion of International Literature from translation advocacy organization Words Without Borders. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-09-05 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Newsletter: Book Club | Join George Takei on Sept. 10

Actor George Takei shares "They Called Us Enemy" with L.A. Times Book Club readers Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-09-04 14:00:30 UTC ]
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Review: George Takei's 'They Called Us Enemy' shows injustice through a child's eyes

George Takei's graphic memoir "They Called Us Enemy" depicts his childhood years in an internment camp during World War II. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-08-30 17:37:01 UTC ]
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George R R Martin honoured at Irish Book Awards

George R R Martin has been honoured with the International Recognition Award at this year’s An Post Irish Book Awards for his contribution to fantasy and science fiction. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-08-20 07:23:59 UTC ]
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Tributes paid after Gay's The Word founder Jonathan Cutbill dies, aged 82

Tributes have been paid to Gay’s The Word bookshop co-founder Jonathan Cutbill, who has passed away aged 82 after a period of ill health. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-08-15 17:00:19 UTC ]
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George Soros book goes to John Murray

John Murray has scooped George Soros's "most powerful take on the world today" as the investor and philanthropist addresses the dangers faced by civilization. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-08-14 22:25:13 UTC ]
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Newsletter: Book Club | George Takei and Michael Connelly join fall lineup

The L.A. Times Book Club hosts George Takei ('They Called Us Enemy') and Michael Connelly ('The Night Fire'). Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-08-10 14:00:32 UTC ]
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Talking Activism and THEY CALLED US ENEMY With George Takei

A San Diego Comic-Con attendee meets George Takei and discusses the impact he and his graphic memoir had on this reader's outlook and activism. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2019-07-31 10:39:38 UTC ]
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Everybody’s curious about George Takei’s graphic memoir (and more of the week’s most clicked-on books).

Hello from Book Marks, Lit Hub’s “rotten tomatoes for books!” How It Works: Every day, our staff scours the most important and active outlets of literary journalism—from established national broadsheets to regional weeklies and alternative litblogs—and logs their book reviews. Each of those... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2019-07-26 16:00:10 UTC ]
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George Hodgman, 60, Dies; Wrote Best Seller on Caring for His Mother

He was a leading magazine and book editor who found his own measure of fame with “Bettyville,” in which he also delved into growing up gay in a small town. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2019-07-22 22:58:23 UTC ]
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The New York Times would like to have a private word with you

Welcome to the latest edition of Ad Age Publisher’s Brief, our roundup of news from the world of content producers across digital and print. Got a tip? Send it our way. Joining us late? Here’s the previous edition. A private word: Back in April, The New York Times announced the launch of... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2019-07-17 18:51:36 UTC ]
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