Globe Pequot Launches Texas-Themed Imprint

The Connecticut-based publisher's Lone Star Press will do 10 to 12 books per year, starting with the August release 'Pigskin Rapture: Four Days in the Life of Texas Football,' by journalist Mac Engel and photographer Ron Jenkins. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Scribd launches subscription ebook service for Android, iOS and web

Many of us associate Scribd with embedded documents on websites, but the company has been quietly building an ebook platform -- first by selling content and later by soft-launching a subscription service. The company is now making its strategy clear by formally launching the ebook service and... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2013-10-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sainsbury's launches 99p ebook promotion

Sainsbury’s has launched a month-long promotion offering ebooks for 99p each. The... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-10-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Scribd, HarperCollins Launch $8.99 Subscription Book Service

For a small monthly fee, consumers are used to getting unlimited access to all types of content: movies, TV shows, music, news, video games. Could that same model soon become popular in the world of publishing? Given the success of Netflix in video and Spotify in music, it's inevitable that... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2013-10-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nissan treats new Leaf owners in Texas to one year of free charging

Hey, EV fans in Texas, you might want to wait until October 1st before purchasing or leasing a Nissan Leaf. That's because the company's taking a leaf out of Tesla's book and giving new owners in Dallas, Fort Worth and Houston a year of unlimited free access to all eVgo charging stations in... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2013-09-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Random House Launches Curated Magazines on Flipboard

Random House has launched new magazines aimed at exploring worlds created by their authors. First up: Margaret Atwood and George R.R. Martin. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-09-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Boyd's Solo novel launched at London's Dorchester Hotel

William Boyd signed seven copies of his heavily embargoed new Bond novel Solo (Jonathan Cape) to... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-09-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Data Giant Acxiom Launches Data Management Platform

It's a day for launching advertiser tools: not just Tremor Video but data leviathan Acxiom, as well, is bringing a new tool to the digital marketplace, and where Tremor has extensive publisher relationships to leverage its new DSP, Acxiom has all the information anyone could ever want about more... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2013-09-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tesco launches cut-price Hudl

Tesco has confirmed its widely anticipated tablet launch, bringing out "Hudl", a 7-inch... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-09-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bodley Head and FT launch essay prize

The Bodley Head and the Financial Times have launched their annual essay prize. The award will... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-09-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sage launches social science campaign

Sage has launched a transatlantic campaign with other social science bodies to raise awareness of... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-09-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Paperless library opens in Texas

The Bexar County Digital Library doesn't have printed books – instead it lets patrons check out ebooks and audiobooks. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-09-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Time Inc. Is Ready to Launch Its Ambitious New Video Strategy

Last November, then-Time Inc. CEO Laura Lang announced that the company was gearing up to launch a digital video unit complete with new studios and programming, plus a new leader in former Meredith video exec J.R. McCabe, Time Inc.’s first svp, video. It wasn’t exactly a revolutionary move—other... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2013-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PA welcomes launch of IP crime unit

The City of London Police have launched an intellectual property crime unit backed by £2.5m... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-09-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ohio University Press Rebrands Trade Imprint

As it approaches its 50th anniversary in 2014, Ohio University Press is seeking to enhance its visibility in the trade by rebranding Swallow Press, a 73-year-old literary press that entered into a licensing agreement with O.U. Press in 1979 and officially became its trade imprint in 2008. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-09-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hanley Wood Launches TileExpo and International Surface Event East

Hanley Wood unveiled details for two new events, The International Surface Event East and TileExpo, in an effort designed to enhance the relationship between the flooring and surfaces i Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2013-09-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kobo launches in Philippines

Kobo is to launch in the Philippines through a partnership with the country’s National Book... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-09-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Starry media launch for Books Are My Bag

Model Lily Cole, journalist Jon Snow and "Britain's Got Talent" judge Amanda Holden... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-09-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Wells Media Launches Print Counterpart to CarrierManagement.com

San Diego-based b-to-b publisher Wells Media, true to plan, has followed the February launch of its CarrierMangement.com site with a Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2013-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon Launches Kindle Reader With Goodreads Integration

Looks like Amazon is making good use of its Goodreads acquisition. When it debuted the latest Kindle e–reader Tuesday, among the features and specs touted––faster processor, higher–contrast screen, next–gen light––was Goodreads integration, giving readers a built–in community of 20 million to... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2013-09-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon launches Kindle Matchbook: discounted ebooks for those who own the hard copy

When Amazon launched AutoRip, we looked at our bookshelves and wished that us readers would get something similar. Fortunately, the company had the same idea, and is now announcing Kindle Matchbook. In short, if you've bought one of 10,000 selected titles from Amazon, you'll be entitled to snag... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2013-09-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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