The Trouble with Quantum Physics, and Why it Matters

Quantum physics—the physics of atoms and other ultratiny objects, like molecules and subatomic particles—is the most successful theory in all of science. But there’s something troubling here: quantum physics doesn’t seem to apply to humans. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-30 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Is literary fiction in trouble? Readers and authors respond

The Arts Council England report has set the internet ablaze – but are sales of literary fiction in decline because of snobbery, bad writing or Candy Crush?News: Literary fiction in crisis as sales drop dramaticallyArts Council England has sounded the alarm for literary fiction with a report... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-12-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Beanstalk and Reading Matters merge

Literacy charities Beanstalk and Reading Matters are merging, in a move said to enable the organisations “to reach more children and young people who need support with their reading”.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Campaign to watch: The Quantum Astrologer's Handbook by Michael Brooks

Miriam Robinson takes a look at Scribe's campaign for Michael Brooks' The Quantum Astrologer's Handbook. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-10-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Princeton UP author in Nobel physics win

Princeton University Press has extended “hearty congratulations” to its author Kip S Thorne, who has been named one of the winners of the Nobel Prize in Physics for 2017. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-10-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Do billions of views even matter?’: Overheard at the Digiday Publishing Summit

Publishers mull how to make money in a world dominated by platforms. The post ‘Do billions of views even matter?’: Overheard at the Digiday Publishing Summit appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2017-09-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A 'Hamilton' backlash? Why none of that matters with this history-making tour

Jumping on bandwagons is my least favorite activity. Don't force me to tell you all the must-see movies I've skipped ("Forrest Gump" is all you'll get out of me), the No. 1 best-sellers I've bypassed (I discovered the world of "Harry Potter" only after it became a play) or the platinum records... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-08-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins Get Global and Physical

In a flat market, the publisher looks beyond ebooks toward expanding its role in the global market and in physical distribution. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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7 Reasons Why Henry David Thoreau Still Matters Today

Laura Dassow Walls, author of the definitive biography 'Henry David Thoreau: A Life,' on why Thoreau still matters today. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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4 Tips for Using Instagram Influencers Effectively Without Getting Your Brand in Trouble

Instagram last week introduced a clearer way for users to determine when posts by influencers or publishers are the result of commercial relationships with the businesses they are posting about. The Facebook-owned app said users will see demarcations that read "paid partnership with" on such... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2017-06-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon's physical retail presence grows in Seattle, New York

As Amazon runs out of ways to expand its mountain-sized market share in the online retail space, its attempts to grow its presence in the real world are continuing to materialize, with new plans being firmed up on both coasts of the United States. Today, it officially launched AmazonFresh... Continue reading at Betanews

[ Betanews | 2017-05-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The fall and rise of physical book sales worldwide – in data

The effect of ebooks on sales of paper books has not been as drastic as expected – it seems that other, more unpredictable factors have a greater influence on how and what we readNielsen, which tracks book sales in several countries, released 2016 figures to coincide with this week’s London Book... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-03-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Paperback fighter: sales of physical books now outperform digital titles

It can be cheaper to buy the physical copy of a book than a digital download thanks to changes in Amazon’s deal with publishersAt the start of this decade publishers feared the death of the paperback. Britons abandoned bookshops at an alarming rate, seduced by e-readers and cheap digital... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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London Book Fair 2017: Quotables from the Quantum Conference

At Quantum, the London Book Fair's pre-conference, topics of discussion ranged from the popularity of obscure sub-genres among teens to best practices when using Facebook Live. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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At London Book Fair’s Quantum Conference: Stakes and Statistics

In a smooth transition to its new Nielsen-partnered format, London Book Fair's flagship Quantum Conference leans on data, optimism, and conversation. The post At London Book Fair’s Quantum Conference: Stakes and Statistics appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-03-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nielsen’s BookInsights and London Book Fair’s Quantum: Collaborative Conferencing

In a new conference partnership this year, Nielsen's BookInsights and London Book Fair's Quantum come together to emphasize data, consumer comprehension, and actionable insights for publishers. The post Nielsen’s BookInsights and London Book Fair’s Quantum: Collaborative Conferencing appeared... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-03-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why Backlist Matters to Bookstores

A solid backlist can make a bookstore's selection stand out, and also help shape a store's identity. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bohme and Corcut to keynote LBF’s Quantum Conference

Steve Bohme, research director at Nielsen Book Research UK and Sophie Corcut from retail trends consultancy GDR Creative Intelligence will keynote this year’s Quantum Conference at London Book Fair (LBF). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-01-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fact Check: Vanity Fair’s Numbers Are Not “Way Down, Big Trouble, Dead!”

Vanity Fair’s new subscriptions increased 100 fold after the president-elect tweeted without evidence that the magazine is failing. The post Fact Check: Vanity Fair’s Numbers Are Not “Way Down, Big Trouble, Dead!” appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2016-12-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Scale-hungry Facebook video publishers are in trouble if they don’t think long term

It’s getting easier to get to a billion views on Facebook. But publishers that are only chasing scale, and not thinking about video as a long-term business, are in trouble. Take, for instance, TV, which can monetize the same piece of content through advertising, licensing, syndication,... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2016-11-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Cinderella as masochist, Red Riding Hood as trickster: new book resurrects 'troubling' fairytales

‘Deliciously cruel’ 19th century twists on favourite stories, as adapted by Baudelaire and Apollinaire, make English debut in new book, Fairy Tales for the DisillusionedFrom a masochistic, submissive version of Cinderella who is gunning for a prince with a shoe fetish to a prince who “loved in... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-11-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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