Ready for a language lesson? Video shows you how to say 'Merry Christmas' in many languages

This video could come in handy today. You can learn how to wish people Merry Christmas in Portuguese (Feliz Natal), Tagalog (Maligayang Pasko) or in a bunch of other languages. Ampersand Travel put this video together — and invites others to add their own entry on the company’s Facebook page. “The... Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-12-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Chuck D to Deliver Lunchtime Keynote at U.S. Book Show

The Public Enemy cofounder and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee will discuss his new imprint Enemy Books and its inaugural title, a graphic novel trilogy penned and illustrated by Chuck D himself. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Jacqueline Woodson to Deliver Lunchtime Keynote at U.S. Book Show

Renowned author and NBA winner Jacqueline Woodson will present the lunchtime keynote address at the U.S. Book Show on May 24. The in-person talk will focus on Woodson’s forthcoming book for middle grade readers, 'Remember Us.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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A Lesson for Dr. Freud: Dominique Fabre’s Psychoanalysis of the Everyday and Everyman, by Alice-Catherine Carls

A Lesson for Dr. Freud: Dominique Fabre’s Psychoanalysis of the Everyday and Everyman, by Alice-Catherine Carls Book Reviews [email protected] Mon, 04/10/2023 - 15:41 And these things, that live by going away, know that you praise them;... Continue reading at World Literature Today

[ World Literature Today | 2023-04-10 20:41:34 UTC ]
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‘I love nothing more than making people cry’: author Cheryl Strayed on her hugely moving TV show

Profound, big-hearted, and raw, the adaptation of bestselling book Tiny Beautiful Things is powerful television. Its writer talks grief, sorrow and being friends for life with Reese WitherspoonIn 2011, a little-known fortysomething author called Cheryl Strayed was about to become huge. She had... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-04-05 05:00:25 UTC ]
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Keegan-Michael Key and Wife Elle Key to Close the U.S. Book Show

The Keys will interview each other about their debut nonfiction book, The History of Sketch Comedy: A Journey Through the Art and Craft of Humor (Chronicle Books, Oct.). Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-04 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Children’s author who sued John Lewis over Christmas ad loses case

Fay Evans alleged similarity between the 2019 Excitable Edgar TV campaign and her self-published book A self-published author who sued John Lewis over its 2019 Christmas advert about a trouble-making dragon has lost her case.Fay Evans brought a case for copyright infringement, alleging that... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-04-03 12:29:46 UTC ]
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Writing History Showed Me a New Way to View Climate Change

Two new books, a U. K. paperback and a world first edition, were delivered to my door on the same day last week. I put the books side by side on the table. The first, suggestive of dark happenings in the past,  was The Lion House: The Rise of Suleyman the Magnificent. The second book’s […] Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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ECPA's Jeff Crosby Discusses 'The Language of the Soul'

Jeff Crosby, ECPA CEO- turned-author, addresses the yearnings that haunt us in his new book due out from Broadleaf in May. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Audiobooks Without Audible: The Hard Lessons I've Learned Routing Around Amazon

With a Kickstarter campaign now underway for the audio edition of his new book, 'Red Team Blues,' Cory Doctorow shares the mistakes of his past campaigns—and why it's all worth it. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-31 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Gabrielle Zevin takes us inside her video game-inspired, juggernaut bestseller

Bestselling novelist Gabrielle Zevin joins the L.A. Times Book Club April 22 to discuss 'Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow' at the Festival of Books. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2023-03-29 14:00:34 UTC ]
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Sarah Jessica Parker Will Headline the U.S. Book Show

Authors Elizabeth Acevedo, Mitch Albom, Roz Chast, Lauren Groff, Meg Medina, and Kiley Reid will also speak at the 2023 U.S. Book Show, presented by PW from May 22 to 25. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Taoist rituals via video call and Tarot readings over WeChat: China’s spiritual market is going digital

Digital media is facilitating spiritual practices in China, leading to the emergence of new online cultures and businesses. Continue reading at The Conversation

[ The Conversation | 2023-03-21 02:59:12 UTC ]
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Is Pearson ready for March break? Go behind the scenes at Canada's busiest airport

With air travel rebounding as pandemic restrictions ease, Toronto’s Pearson International Airport is busier than ever — but it’s been a rocky restart with flight delays and cancellations, long lines and lost luggage. CBC News gets an inside look... Continue reading at CBC

[ CBC | 2023-03-10 09:00:00 UTC ]
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'Keep Your Eyes Open' and Other Lessons from a Zen Priest

In ‘Turning Words’ (Shambhala), Zen priest and musician Hozan Alan Senauke, shares a collection of stories from his life that include teachings learned from Buddhist luminaries such as His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh, Joan Halifax, Joanna Macy, and dozens of others. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Registration Opens for PW's 2023 U.S. Book Show

The book publishing trade show produced by 'Publishers Weekly,' now in its second year, will run as a hybrid event May 22-25. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-07 05:00:00 UTC ]
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After 66 Years, 'How The Grinch Stole Christmas' Gets A Sequel

“How the Grinch Lost Christmas!” is not based on a Dr. Seuss manuscript, but was written and illustrated by an author and artist with previous experience with his work Continue reading at HuffPost

[ HuffPost | 2023-02-23 18:03:49 UTC ]
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With New Model Language, Library E-book Bills Are Back

A year after a federal judge struck down Maryland's groundbreaking library e-book law, library advocates are backing revised legislation they say can help ensure “fair and equitable licensing terms" for library e-books while avoiding the thorny copyright issue that doomed Maryland’s effort. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-02-23 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Hundreds of People Showed Up to the Grand Opening of Octavia’s Bookshelf

The Black, Indigenous, and people of color-focused bookstore in Pasadena, California opened to customers lined up around the block. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-02-20 14:38:53 UTC ]
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Roald Dahl rewrites: edited language in books criticised as ‘absurd censorship’

Author Salman Rushdie among those angry after some passages relating to weight, gender, mental health and race were rewrittenCritics are accusing the British publisher of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s books of censorship after it removed colourful language from works such as Charlie and the... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-02-20 04:05:42 UTC ]
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British publisher removes language deemed offensive from Roald Dahl children's books

Critics are accusing the British publisher of Roald Dahl's classic children's books of censorship after it removed some language from works such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Matilda to make them more acceptable to modern readers. ... Continue reading at CBC

[ CBC | 2023-02-19 19:08:29 UTC ]
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