The rise of the CIA and the decline of America’s moral standing

Scott Anderson argues that politicians and bureaucrats corrupted an idealistic agency. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

[ The Washington Post | 2020-10-09 11:00:00 UTC ]

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Indie bookstore boom turns page to a more diverse America

The year 2021 saw a substantial increase in the number of independent bookstores in the United States. And a growing proportion of these stores is owned by individuals from diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2022-06-17 15:44:11 UTC ]
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An ode to the power of CEOs and capitalism to cure America’s ills

Journalist Alan Murray places his faith in business to solve society's greatest challenges. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-06-17 12:00:22 UTC ]
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Printing fake news, this editor helped push America into World War I

Providence Journal editor John Revelstoke Rathom also had a fake biography, writes journalist Mark Arsenault. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-05-20 12:00:53 UTC ]
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How Hollywood and the Media Fueled the Political Rise of J.D. Vance

“Hillbilly Elegy,” a best-selling memoir that became a star-studded film, raised the profile of the onetime “Never Trump guy” who won an Ohio primary with the help of the former president. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2022-05-15 09:00:16 UTC ]
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IPA’s Al Qasimi in Latin America: Empowerment for Women

The president of the International Publishers Association stresses the need to develop women's roles in world publishing. The post IPA’s Al Qasimi in Latin America: Empowerment for Women appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-05-12 01:34:36 UTC ]
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Beyond Sally Rooney: Among the Irish new wave, Colin Barrett's short stories stand out

Colin Barrett's second collection, 'Homesickness,' expands the reach of this mordantly funny Irishman beyond the small-town millennials of his debut. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2022-05-03 13:00:20 UTC ]
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Conservative Publishing in America Today

Former Regnery Books president and publisher Marji Ross argues that conservative publishers, after finding their voice and audience, now face challenges to being heard. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-04-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Treva B. Lindsey’s ‘America, Goddam’ Explores How State And Sexual Violence Impact Black Women

Invoking #SayHerName, this new book fuses together history, data and first-person stories to envision a world free of violence. Continue reading at The Huffington Post

[ The Huffington Post | 2022-04-11 14:10:48 UTC ]
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First Issue of Captain America Comic Book Sells For $3.1 Million

With the sale, Captain America joined Superman and Spider-Man in having debut issues that topped $3 million at auction. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2022-04-08 13:21:14 UTC ]
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PEN America Report Documents Massive Spike in Book Bans

The new report finds an astonishing 1,586 book bans and restrictions in 86 school districts across 26 states, targeting some 1,145 unique book titles. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-04-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
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An Italian bestseller about Mussolini’s rise is a cautionary tale

Antonio Scurati's novel about Benito Mussolini is an exhaustive look at how democracy crumbles. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-04-06 11:00:35 UTC ]
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America's Biggest Publishers Keep Posting a Profit

The four of the Big Five publishers to release their financial results publicly all saw strong increases in earnings in 2022. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-04-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
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London Book Fair: Brazil Stages Its First Exclusive Stand

Brazil's publishers arrive in London with their own stand and offerings at the trade show, including Prêmio Jabuti exhibition. (Sponsored) The post London Book Fair: Brazil Stages Its First Exclusive Stand appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-03-29 14:23:16 UTC ]
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Print Book Sales Declined 12.8% Last Week

The impact of an earlier Easter and a kerfuffle surrounding Dr. Seuss titles that sold many books last year proved impossible to overcome last week, when unit sales of print books were down 12.8% compared to the week ended March 20, 2021, at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Boeing, Nielsen fall; Alleghany, Anaplan rise

Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Monday: Boeing, Nielsen fall; Alleghany, Anaplan rise Continue reading at ABC News

[ ABC News | 2022-03-21 21:37:31 UTC ]
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A Time of Renewal For America’s Libraries

With more than 4,000 library workers and advocates expected to attend, library leaders say this week's Public LIbrary Association conference, the largest in-person library gathering since February 2020, feels like a sign of renewal. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Humble Bundle unveils Stand with Ukraine charity game bundle

Humble Bundle has put together a charity game bundle with all proceeds going to humanitarian crisis relief efforts in Ukraine. For a minimum donation of $40, you can pick up more than 120 games, books, apps, game asset packs and other goodies worth a total of over $2,500 through the Stand with... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2022-03-18 19:54:35 UTC ]
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The year, and the election, that set America’s path for the 21st century

The events of 2000, including the disputed election and the 9/11 hijackers' preparations, "broke" America, Andrew Rice argues. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-03-18 12:00:11 UTC ]
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