At Cambridge University Press, Paul Colbert is seeing a growing demand for English-language learning materials. Here he discusses the good and bad of English as a lingua franca. The post If English Is the New Lingua Franca, Is Diversity Promoted? Or Limited? appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-05-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Children’s booksellers and authors came together to discuss ways to increase diverse perspectives in children’s literature at the annual New England Independent Booksellers Association gathering in Providence, R.I., held September 18–20. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Diversity in the book industry, Amazon and selling TV and film rights were some of the hot topics of the IPG's biggest ever autumn conference. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In its program to change the makeup of the UK book business workforce, British publishers have taken the lead in international inclusivity efforts. The post The UK’s Publishers Commit to a Workforce Diversity Program’s 10-Point Action Plan appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-09-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In its program to change the makeup of the UK book business workforce, British publishers have taken the lead in international inclusivity efforts. The post The UK’s Publishers Formally Commit to a Workforce Diversity Program’s 10-Point Action Plan appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-09-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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WinX MediaTrans is a fast and easy to use iTunes alternative for Windows that lets you manage content on your iPhone/iPad/iPod. No iTunes or Apple ID needed, and no file erasing risk. The software, from Digiarty WinXDVD, usually retails for $59.95, but BetaNews readers can get it entirely free... Continue reading at Betanews
[ Betanews | 2017-09-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Gollancz has made two promotions in its editorial team, seeing editor Marcus Gipps step up to the role of editorial director and senior editor Rachel Winterbottom promoted to commissioning editor. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A drop in print revenue in John Wiley's publishing group was offset by increases in the company's other to operating divisions, leading to a 2% sales rise in the quarter ended July 31, 2017, over the comparable period last year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Leading With Strategic Thinking -- Four Ways Effective Leaders Gain Insight, Drive Change, and Get Results, from Wiley, reveals what effective leaders do differently. Eschewing the one-size-fits-all leadership model, this helpful guide outlines four general leadership types and demonstrates how... Continue reading at Betanews
[ Betanews | 2017-09-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The need for penetration testers has grown well over what the IT industry ever anticipated. Running just a vulnerability scanner is no longer an effective method to determine whether a business is truly secure. Penetration Testing -- A Survival Guide from Packt Publishing usually retails for... Continue reading at Betanews
[ Betanews | 2017-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Charlotte Ledger, current commissioning editor at HarperImpulse, has been promoted to editorial director of the imprint. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Only a third of books translated into English last year were by female writers. As Women in Translation month wraps up, we investigate why – and if things are changing• In their own words: 10 female translators on the work that inspires themWhen Argentinian author Samanta Schweblin’s first book,... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2017-08-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hillary Clinton will kick off a combination book signing and speaking tour on September 18 to promote 'What Happened,' her account of the tumultuous 2016 presidential campaign. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kodansha was founded by Seiji Noma in 1909 as a spin-off of the Dai-Nippon Yūbenkai (Greater Japan Oratorical Society). Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Aldiss helped shape and elevate the science fiction genre, but he recognized its mutability. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2017-08-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Caroline Brown, publicity and marketing director at Octopus, has been promoted to associate publisher in addition to her current role. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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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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Learn how to attack and defend the world’s most popular web server platform. Linux Server Security: Hack and Defend presents a detailed guide for experienced admins, aspiring hackers and other IT professionals seeking a more advanced understanding of Linux security. Written by a 20-year veteran... Continue reading at Betanews
[ Betanews | 2017-08-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Comic book fans say they welcome diverse characters, despite a Marvel boss claiming otherwise. Continue reading at BBC World
[ BBC World | 2017-08-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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London-based publishing houses are “struggling” to work out how to “address the problem of regional diversity”, New Writing North's Claire Malcolm has said. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Leadership Journey will help you master the essential skill set of the truly effective leader. This eBook from Wiley brings world-renown people and talent development expertise to bear in a discussion about 'good' versus 'great' leadership, sharing the 'secret sauce' of successful... Continue reading at Betanews
[ Betanews | 2017-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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