The Fidel Castro Reader: Biographies

A dip into the PW archives reveals a slew of books about Fidel Castro, the nation he ruled, and its impact on world events. Here, we round up books about the man himself, including his autobiography. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-12-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2013-02-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Readers sue Armstrong and US publishers

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[ The Bookseller | 2013-01-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon quietly introduces Kindle rentals for US readers, bases prices on duration

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[ Engadget | 2013-01-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Reader’s Digest UK closes its book business

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[ The Bookseller | 2013-01-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Christmas e-reader sales up 45% at John Lewis

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[ The Bookseller | 2013-01-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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It’s Time Publishing Tries Something Radical to Entice Readers

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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-01-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bloomsbury Targeting Digital Readers In New Global Campaign

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2012-12-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sony opens German e-reader store

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[ The Bookseller | 2012-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Engadget's holiday gift guide 2012: e-readers

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[ Engadget | 2012-11-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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High street demand strong for e-readers

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[ The Bookseller | 2012-11-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Stuff | 2012-11-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2012-11-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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iPad Mini: A Supercharged E-Reader with A Middling Screen and a High Price

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2012-11-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Engadget | 2012-11-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Editor & Publisher | 2012-11-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Editor & Publisher | 2012-10-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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