Barbara Kellerman, an academic leadership all-star, argues in her latest book that her own industry — the one that tries to teach leadership — is pointless in an era in which power has shifted from leaders to followers.To anyone who does not make a living peddling leadership courses, it might seem unsurprising to be told the whole leadership industry is nonsense. Whoever took seriously all those professors cruising the corporate training circuit promising leadership magic? Of all the dubious subjects chosen by academics, leadership may well be the most dubious. Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'
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This week, U.K. chain Waterstones introduced a watch that consumers can use as a reading device; Vermont mini chain Phoenix Books announced a new store for Rutland; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Twenty-three states and D.C. have now decriminalized marijuana, and cookbook publishers are taking notice of the new face of pot consumption. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Independent booksellers continue to show their resilience. Jan Saley has recommitted to the bookstore she has operated for the past 38 years and is tripling its space. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Mariella Frostrup is returning to host The Bookseller Industry Awards for 2015 for a second consecutive year. The BBC Radio 4 "Open Book" presenter, who was hugely popular with the audience at last year’s event, will be back at the helm of this year's ceremony at the Hilton Hotel on Park Lane,... Continue reading at The Bookseller
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April marks the opening of two stores with a children’s connection: one is a children’s only bookstore, the other showcases indie authors and was launched by a children's book author. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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When Sweetwater Books declined to publish a book with a co-author's biography that mentioned a "partner," the book found a new, better home: Scholastic. The post Happy Ending for Gay Author Thwarted by Small Publisher appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Despite several store closings, independent bookstores continue to open in greater numbers, like B&F Books in West New York, N.J. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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After the stock prices of all 13 companies on the Publishers Weekly Stock Index rose in February, there was much more of a split verdict in March, when prices rose at seven companies but fell at six. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Books are a serious business, but the publishing industry had a little fun on April 1 to commemorate April Fools' Day. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Elena Ramirez, editorial director of Seix Barral and director of international fiction for Planeta, Spain’s largest publisher, observes that the Spanish book industry has adjusted to a new normal after the country’s financial crisis. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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The potential fragility of new bookstore ventures was driven home when two-year-old Granada Books in Santa Barbara announced that it needs $50,000 to stay open. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Scholastic US has acquired a minority stake in Make Believe Ideas (MBI), a UK-based publisher for children aged 0-5, for an undisclosed sum. The companies will showcase a co-branded series – Early Learners ages 0-5 – at the Bologna Book Fair next week and a global English language release is... Continue reading at The Bookseller
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The new government should be stronger on copyright, more supportive of the arts and place more emphasis on libraries, trade figures have told The Bookseller. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Scholastic will take minority equity stake in MBI and launch a cobranded line of interactive kids ebooks for early learners. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Europe's research universities have called on the academic publishing sector to stop double-dipping when charging researchers and their institutions for subscriptions and fees for processing contributed articles. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Lhooq Books opens, while Sparta Books marks its 50th anniversary. And Independent Bookstore Day (May 2) moves forward with a new interactive map. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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A near-record haul from Hachette UK, an impressive total for Pan Macmillan and a history-making all-female Manager of the Year category are some of the highlights in this year's Bookseller Industry Awards (BIA) shortlists. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Two bookstores changed hands this week—Main Street Books in Davidson, N.C., and Partners Village in Westport, Mass. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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[Sponsored Content] Miami International Airport and HCP/Aboard Publishing takes a cutting-edge approach to engaging travelers while they are en route. The post MIA Connections Makes A Huge Impact In The Travel Industry appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2015-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hodder & Stoughton has acquired a book on leadership by Sir Alex Ferguson, described as a “refreshing, inspiring and straight-talking business book – packed full of leadership lessons that can be applied far beyond the football pitch”. Leading, which will be co-written with investor and... Continue reading at The Bookseller
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