Katie Couric recalls her rise to ‘Today’ — and what she really thought of everyone

The longtime anchor’s memoir settles scores and reexamines some regrettable choices. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

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The Steady Rise of 'Not Giving a F*ck'

Mark Manson's style of "self-help for people who hate self-help" has become a hit for HarperOne, having sold nearly 350,000 hardcover copies since its September release. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Profit and revenue rise in Elsevier's first half

Publisher Elsevier saw revenue up 11% in the first half of 2017, to £1,171m, although underlying growth was a more modest 2%. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-07-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Taylor & Francis sees first-half sales rise

The Taylor & Francis Group saw sales rise 11.3% year-on-year to £238.9m in the six months to 30th June 2017, although underlying growth was put at just 1.2%, suggesting the publisher saw a boost from foreign exchange and the weakened pound. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-07-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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7 Reasons Why Henry David Thoreau Still Matters Today

Laura Dassow Walls, author of the definitive biography 'Henry David Thoreau: A Life,' on why Thoreau still matters today. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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3 dead in fire at Honolulu high-rise with no sprinklers

At least three people died and 12 were injured Friday in a fire at a Honolulu high-rise that was not equipped with sprinklers, authorities said, and hundreds fled the giant condominium complex as smoke billowed from the upper floors. The dead were found on the 26th floor, where the fire broke... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lack of sprinklers raises concerns about older high-rise buildings across the U.S. after deadly Hawaii fire

At least three people died Friday after a fire blazed across the upper floor of a Honolulu high-rise, shooting flames and plumes of thick, black smoke out windows and causing hundreds of residents to evacuate. The 36-story tower was not equipped with sprinklers. The fire broke out on the 26th... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In the World of Books, Sharjah Is a Rising Star

Ten years ago, publishers might have struggled to find the emirate on a map. Today, it's home to a blossoming book scene, the Sharjah International Book Fair, and the hot Arabic-language kids' publisher Kalimat. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Authors for Grenfell total rises to £180k

Authors, agents and publishers have helped raise £180,597 through the Authors for Grenfell auction - £30,000 more than when it closed two weeks ago - with a David Walliams tea experience going for £12,000 and a lunch with Jonny Geller scooping more than £3,000. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-07-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rates rises could see 275 towns lose bookshops, politicians told

Booksellers have appealed directly to politicians to reform business rates or risk 275 towns losing bookshops at a parliamentary reception in the House of Commons. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-07-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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OUP posts 3.3% turnover rise

Oxford University Press has reported turnover up 3.3% on a like-for-like basis at constant currency rates, at £847.4m, for the year ending 31st March 2017. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Rise in Print Continues

Despite no big hit, sales of print units this year are 3% higher than in the first half of 2016. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Former Evangelical Extremist Recalls Life in Westboro Baptist Church

The granddaughter of Westboro Baptist Church founder Fred Phelps recounts why, and how, she fled one of the most inflammatory and notorious evangelical groups in the U.S. in her book, ‘Girl on a Wire.’ Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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UK’s Publishers Association Opens Its #LoveAudio Campaign Today

Audiobook Month continues in the US as the UK's #LoveAudio week kicks in. In both markets, research shows audio formats are popular with many men. The post UK’s Publishers Association Opens Its #LoveAudio Campaign Today appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-06-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Germany's Publishing Revenue Rises 1% in 2016

A new report issued this week by the trade association representing German publishers and booksellers revealed that book revenue was up 1% in Germany last year, hitting €9.28 billion ($10.41 billion). The largest segment seeing gains was children's books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Destiny 2 Reveal Campaign on Facebook Resulted in a 35-Point Increase in Ad Recall

Facebook released a case study touting the success video-game publisher Activision experienced with a recent advertising campaign for Destiny 2, its upcoming first-person-shooter release. To start, Activision raised awareness of Destiny 2 across both Facebook and Instagram by releasing teaser... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2017-06-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A class above: introducing the Rising Stars of 2017

The book business’ Rising Stars of 2017 are a class apart in more ways than one, with signs that the trade is opening its doors to new voices... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lessons From The Epic Rise And Fall Of The Facebook Of The 1990s

Two friends started a website in their dorm room that IPO’d. Then came the dotcom bust. Here are the lessons the founder took to his next venture. Before Mark Zuckerberg created The Facebook, and even before Tom Anderson of MySpace was a household name, there was Todd Krizelman and Stephan... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2017-06-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BookExpo 2017: Pannell Awards Celebrated Today

At today’s Children’s Book & Author Breakfast, two bookstores—the Bookworm of Edwards in Edwards, Colo., and Children’s Book World in Los Angeles—will receive the 2017 WNBA Pannell Award. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers’ candid thoughts on video: ‘Facebook is taking a cut of what used to be ours’

At the Digiday Video Anywhere Summit, video publishers spoke honestly about the challenges in platform publishing, measurement and making money. The post Publishers’ candid thoughts on video: ‘Facebook is taking a cut of what used to be ours’ appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2017-05-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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