LSC Files Chapter 11

LSC Communications, one of the country’s largest printers and its largest book printer, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company said it expects to operate normally as it works its way through the restructuring process. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-04-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-02-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-02-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Short Takes: Religion Publishing News Briefs, February 11, 2015

Nominations open for Christian Small Publishers awards; Barbour books recognized. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Reviews of New and Forthcoming Spirituality & Religion Books, February 11, 2015

Robert Alter's acclaimed Bible translation has a new volume; Lauren Winner insightfully examines obscure metaphors for God. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-02-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Reviews of New and Forthcoming Religion and Spirituality Books, February 11, 2015

Robert Alter's acclaimed Bible translation has a new volume; Lauren Winner insightfully examines obscure metaphors for God. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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View 70+ file types with Free Editor

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[ Betanews | 2015-02-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ PC World | 2015-01-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Betanews | 2014-12-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Betanews | 2014-12-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-11-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-11-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Guardian | 2014-10-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-09-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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