Subscription ebook service Oyster is teaming with Spritz, the speed-reading venture, to offer Stephen Covey’s self-help bestseller, "The 7 Habits of High Effective People," for free in the Spritz format. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
When I was young my parents enrolled me in a speed-reading course, which was held in what felt like the basement of a used bookstore on a former main street in a town just west of Kansas City. The post A Year in Reading: Farooq Ahmed appeared first on The Millions. Continue reading at The Millions
[ The Millions | 2020-12-16 16:00:11 UTC ]
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In a time of dramatic changes, advertisers are course-correcting targeting efforts to adhere to the ever-evolving digital media landscape. One solution that addresses numerous areas of transformation — from consumer habits to privacy regulations and the demise of third-party cookies — is... Continue reading at Digiday
[ Digiday | 2020-12-15 02:00:43 UTC ]
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Quercus is launching a one-month internship programme in collaboration with the MA Black British Literature at Goldsmiths, University of London, co-founded by Professor Joan Anim-Addo and Dr Deirdre Osborne. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-12-10 05:30:33 UTC ]
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In this Read Harder Challenge post, we're recommending books for the task asking you to read nonfiction books about anti-racism. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2020-12-09 11:31:00 UTC ]
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Take a look at previous What We’re Reading blogs for more reading inspiration.Don’t Worry, Little Crab by Chris HaughtonAll Chris Haughton’s delightful picture books for young children open with a quotation, which the story then evinces. His latest, surprisingly, quotes Anaïs Nin: ‘Life shrinks... Continue reading at British Council global
[ British Council global | 2020-12-08 12:08:02 UTC ]
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The billionaire philanthropist offers some recommendations to get you through the final stretches of quarantine. While Bill Gates’s 2020 summer reading list concentrated on the pandemic and its economic repercussions, the Microsoft founder opted for a “change of pace” in considering his... Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2020-12-08 11:00:59 UTC ]
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Farewell, Total Audience Measurement. Hello, Nielsen One. In a major overhaul of its video measurement, Nielsen said today it is preparing to offer a new cross-media solution, called Nielsen One. The new video analytics tool will enable publishers and marketers to transact on a single metric... Continue reading at AdWeek
[ AdWeek | 2020-12-08 11:00:33 UTC ]
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Dame Helen Mirren has become an ambassador of the World Literacy Foundation's (WLF) UK initiative, UK Reads, and has added her support to its Christmas appeal. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-12-07 18:36:55 UTC ]
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Book subscriptions from indies around the country are ideal for gifting — to yourself or someone else. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2020-12-07 13:00:00 UTC ]
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The first book in David Bowles’s new graphic novel series, “Rise of the Halfling King,” shows kids how a hieroglyphic script might have captivated the Mayans. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2020-12-05 16:27:56 UTC ]
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The potential deal would be a breakthrough moment in the library e-book market as Amazon currently does not make its digital content available to libraries. It would also be a major coup for the Digital Public Library of America's upstart e-book platform and its SimplyE library reading app. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-12-04 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Mariah Carey's list of 'essential 2020 reading' includes a host of books by Black authors, along with the pop diva's own bestselling recent memoir. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2020-12-01 18:44:49 UTC ]
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If you still have holiday shopping to do, perhaps one of these books will fit the bill. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2020-12-01 13:00:00 UTC ]
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For me, the book of the year was David Graeber’s Debt: The First 5,000 Years. The post A Year in Reading: Stephen Dodson appeared first on The Millions. Continue reading at The Millions
[ The Millions | 2020-12-01 12:00:24 UTC ]
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HarperCollins imprint Avon Books will publish Gracie Taylor's historical novel Edie’s Home for Strays. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-12-01 01:09:06 UTC ]
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The pandemic has put the kibosh on innumerable events this year, one of which was a big 50th anniversary bash for the Open University Press (OpenUP). Half a century is a good innings for any publisher, but it was to be a particularly celebratory occasion for OpenUP and its boss, head of... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-27 22:33:33 UTC ]
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Every Monday through Friday, AudioFile’s editors recommend the best in audiobook listening. We keep our daily episodes short and sweet, with audiobook clips to give you a sample of our featured listens. Nikki Giovanni’s slightly raspy, slightly sibilant voice draws listeners into Make Me Rain,... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-11-27 11:56:49 UTC ]
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Every Monday through Friday, AudioFile’s editors recommend the best in audiobook listening. We keep our daily episodes short and sweet, with audiobook clips to give you a sample of our featured listens. Looking for something to entertain younger listeners—or the whole family? Host Jo Reed and... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-11-27 08:59:06 UTC ]
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Two recently published and appealingly idiosyncratic memoirs reflect this week’s autumnal spirit. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2020-11-25 14:00:00 UTC ]
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During an interview with The Washington Post, Obama revealed the books that shaped his public service and leadership. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2020-11-24 14:00:41 UTC ]
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