Religion News Briefs: July 28, 2021

Nelson Books names an associate publisher and a v-p of marketing, and U.K. Christian publishing leader SPCK Group creates a new group position and restructures. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-07-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Kevin Rudd accuses News Corp of ‘dog-whistling’ over reporting of Daniel Andrews

Former prime minister and media academics criticise reports, but Jeff Kennett says questions are ‘fair play’Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastKevin Rudd has accused News Corp Australia’s Herald Sun tabloid of “dog-whistling to conspiracy theorists” over its... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2022-11-08 07:13:45 UTC ]
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The Biased Online Book Ratings Systems Undermining Professional Review Sources: Book Censorship News, November 4, 2022

BookLooks, RatedBooks, and more biased online rating systems getting books banned. That, plus this week's book censorship news. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2022-11-04 10:40:00 UTC ]
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Religion Scholars Rewrite History

Academic religion publishers are prioritizing the search for more accurate retellings of history as well as clearer views of the Bible in new books, many of which will appear at the Annual Meetings hosted by the American Academy of Religion and Society for Biblical Literature in Denver, Colo. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-11-04 05:00:00 UTC ]
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A Reconnection for Religion Scholars, Publishers

The joint annual meetings between to learned societies, the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL) and the American Academy of Religion (AAR), will bring together publishers, professors, students, authors and more in Denver, Colo. from Nov. 19-22. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-11-04 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Considering Women and Religion

Several new books challenge historical narratives, patriarchal assumptions, and religious practices that have undermined women’s roles, place, and power in faith communities. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-11-04 05:00:00 UTC ]
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AAP: Six Charts on the US Book Market, 2017 to 2021

Following record book sales in the US in 2021, we review five years of book market data collected by the Association of American Publishers. The post AAP: Six Charts on the US Book Market, 2017 to 2021 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-11-03 15:12:27 UTC ]
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The Most Popular In-Demand Books in U.S. Libraries: July-September 2022

Here are the most popular, in-demand books across US public libraries between July and September 2022. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2022-11-02 10:39:00 UTC ]
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Review: How to reclaim religion from the fundamentalists — if you can survive it

Jeanna Kadlec's 'Heretic' combines scholarship with memoir to account for how American evangelism went astray — and how to take Christianity back. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2022-11-01 13:00:38 UTC ]
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: November 2022

Bestselling author and New York City-based pastor Tim Keller’s exploration of forgiveness, a myth-busting look at Buddhism, and more are among new religion and spirituality titles publishing in November. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-10-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion Book Deals: Oct. 26, 2022

A fresh look at Mary Magdalene lands at Brazos, journalist and artist Chanté Griffin brings a book about the Civil Rights Movement to WaterBrook, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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After Massive July Layoff, Callisto Media Cuts Staff Further

After a large job cut in mid-July, Callisto Media made another significant staff reduction on Monday in a move to cut costs during an uncertain economic climate. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-10-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Murdoch’s succession: who wins from move to reunite Fox and News Corp?

Deal would seal legacy with favoured heirs, but markets question whether companies should merge in the first placeThis week’s 200th anniversary soiree for the Sunday Times gathered some of the biggest names in media at the headquarters of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts in... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2022-10-21 14:56:58 UTC ]
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Publishing Sales Fell in July

July was a bad month for publishing, with sales falling 14.9% from a year ago for the 1,368 publishers who report to AAP’s StatShot program. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-10-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Frankfurt’s News Conference: A ‘Necessary Understanding’

The 2022 Frankfurter Buchmesse is opened with heartfelt pleasure in a return to Frankfurt — and candid alarm about coming challenges. The post Frankfurt’s News Conference: A ‘Necessary Understanding’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-10-18 22:15:47 UTC ]
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Rupert Murdoch considering merging Fox and News Corp once again

Merger would combine Fox News and TMZ with newspaper and online news operations, almost a decade after they splitThe two parts of Rupert Murdoch’s media empire are discussing a merger nearly a decade after they split.The merger would combine Murdoch’s Fox News and TMZ assets with News Corp’s... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2022-10-15 01:01:11 UTC ]
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What’s a Book Sanctuary?: Book Censorship News, October 14, 2022

This week's book censorship news, plus a look at US public libraries declaring themselves upholders of the First Amendment Rights of all. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2022-10-14 10:40:00 UTC ]
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The News Movement and Its Unorthodox Vision Launch in the US

Social news publisher The News Movement launched in the U.S. Wednesday, following a 10-month period where the startup honed its editorial strategy and accrued more than 80,000 followers across the major social media platforms. The publisher has attracted early attention thanks to both the... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2022-10-12 11:30:00 UTC ]
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Religion Book Deals: October 12, 2022

A devotional focused on spiritual care for caregivers lands at Our Daily Bread, John Bevere moves to W, a psychotherapist brings a book on anger to Broadleaf, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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September Religion Bestsellers: Jonathan Cahn Tops; ‘The Stranger’ Stays

Jonathan Cahn ‘returns’ to PW’s Religion Nonfiction Bestsellers list with 'The Return of the Gods' which debuts at #1; Mitch Albom maintains his #1 perch in Religion Fiction with ‘The Stranger in the Lifeboat.’ Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-10-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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A Brief History of Social Media Platforms, from LiveJournal to Meme Warriors

The internet did not cause the insurrection. But it enabled it. The technology of any age in human history shapes the culture of that time. With the advent of agriculture and farming tools, humans developed stationary civilizations and abandoned thousands of years of itinerancy. The printing... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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