Mike Trout is not ruling out contract talks with the Angels

Mike Trout is not setting parameters for any potential negotiations between himself and the Angels. The All-Star outfielder said Friday morning, some 18 hours after the Philadelphia Phillies agreed to sign free agent Bryce Harper to a 13-year, $330-million contract, that, in an ideal world, he... Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Spreading the Word About Diverse Books: 'PW' Talks with Marley Dias

We spoke with activist Dias and asked her to reflect on her activism and publishing journey so far, and to share some of her future goals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-12-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tavis Smiley Responds to PBS Suspension of Talk Show After Misconduct Allegations

Tavis Smiley was to narrate a stage production based on “Death of a King,” his 2014 book written with David Ritz. The touring show was canceled after accusations of sexual misconduct against Mr. Smiley. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2017-12-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin to rush-release YouTube psychologist's 12 rules for life

Penguin Press is to rush-release YouTube psychologist Jordan Peterson's book out in January. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-12-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Global Kids Connect 2017: Publishing Professionals Talk International Growth

Foreign rights experts gathered during this week's GKC conference for a discussion of some of the areas of recent growth within the children's market. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-12-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Talking About the ‘New Influencers’: Social Media Specialists and Canadian Publishing

The 'new influencers,' a panel in Montréal's professional program asserted, are the ones who can reach consumer-readers where they live. The post Talking About the ‘New Influencers’: Social Media Specialists and Canadian Publishing appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-11-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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European Booksellers Cheer as Digital Market Talks on Ebooks and Geo-Blocking

'We trust that the European Commission will take the specific nature of the (ebook) sector into account," says the Börsenverein' Jessica Sänger. The post European Booksellers Cheer as Digital Market Talks on Ebooks and Geo-Blocking appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-11-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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EIBF hails geo-blocking ebook ruling

The European and International Booksellers Federation (EIBF) has praised proposals devised between European Parliament, the Commission and the Council which will ensure the geo-blocking regulation will not apply to ebooks. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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AAR/SBL 2017: Attendance Rises, Trump Talk Dominates

Nearly 10,300 scholars gathered in Boston from Nov. 18-21 for the annual meetings of the American Academy of Religion (AAR) and the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL), marking an almost 8.5% increase in attendance from last year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Force as Religion: PW Talks to Jediist Daniel Jones

Ahead of the theatrical release of ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ on Dec. 15, the founder of the U.K.-based Church of Jediism discusses the challenges and appeal of the Jedi-based faith in his book, ‘Becoming the Force.’ Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Origin’ Rules The World

Dan Brown’s latest novel, "Origin," was in the top spot on the fiction bestseller list in France at the end of October. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Strengthening the Role of School Librarian: PW Talks with Steven Yates

The AASL president shares his enthusiasm for this weekend's National Conference, and his vision for the organization. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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10 Rules for Book Editors

Jonathan Karp, president and publisher of Simon & Schuster, shares his insight as a veteran editor of 25 years. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mixologist Jim Meehan Talks Drinks

Bartender Jim Meehan of PDT bar and book fame took off time from his newly opened bar in Chicago’s West Loop, Prairie School, to talk about being a spirits nerd and his newly released "Meehan’s Bartender Manual." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Indie bookseller Mcfarlane talks Shop with Troika

Tamara Mcfarlane, the owner of award-winning indie bookshop Tales on Moon Lane, has signed a three-book deal with kids’ publisher Troika. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-10-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Frankfurt CEO Talk: Defending Freedom to Publish and Role of Publishers

Defending freedom to publish, Frankfurt's CEO Talk featured Simon & Schuster CEO Carolyn Reidy and Albin Michel VP Guillaume Dervieux. The post Frankfurt CEO Talk: Defending Freedom to Publish and Role of Publishers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-10-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Children's Booksellers, Authors Talk Literacy, Danger, and Opportunity at NAIBA

The politics and practicalities of children’s bookselling took center stage at the New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association gathering in Cherry Hill, N.J., from October 6–8. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The 'Paper Rebellion': PW Talks with Franklin Foer

In his new book, 'World Without Mind: The Existential Threat of Big Tech', former New Republic editor Franklin Foer offers a powerful critique of Silicon Valley. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hachette to Honor Weinstein Books Contracts

The Hachette Book Group's joint imprint with the Weinstein Company will honor its authors' contracts, but no further plans have been made for Weinstein Books in the wake of sexual assault allegations against Harvey Weinstein. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Nutritarian Call to Action: PW Talks with Dr. Joel Fuhrman's Editor

Bestselling author and family physician Joel Fuhrman calls on Americans to give up fast food and processed food, as he lays out the benefits of a nutrient-dense, plant-rich, or nutritarian, diet, which can reverse heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Abrams Parent Company in Merger Talks

La Martinière Groupe, the French parent company of Abrams, is in discussions to merge with fellow French publisher Média‐Participations. The two companies said that they expect to come to an agreement "in the coming months." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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