Thomas to lead Clarivate's science and research division

After just four months on the board of Clarivate Analytics, Annette Thomas has been appointed as chief executive officer of the company’s Scientific and Academic Research division. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Greg Tate, musician and leading hip-hop generation cultural critic, dies at 64

As a Village Voice critic, he became one of the leading chroniclers of the emergence of hip-hop and had a powerful influence on later critics. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-12-09 00:26:12 UTC ]
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The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy Books of 2021

From epic voyages to haunting folk tales, here are the highlights of an otherworldly year. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2021-12-08 10:00:15 UTC ]
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Paterson to head new Allen & Unwin division Atlantic Books Australia

Cate Paterson is to head a new Australian division of Allen & Unwin, after 25 years at Pan Macmillan Australia. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-06 13:45:52 UTC ]
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7 New Science Fiction and Fantasy Books to Read

Seven books comb through history, travel to distant planets and imagine our A.I. future. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2021-12-03 20:26:32 UTC ]
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BA president Rossiter on leading through lockdowns as trade body’s roster grows

With membership of the Booksellers Association growing and indies rejuvenated by ‘shop local’ initiatives, its president AndyRossiter shares how the trade body served its members through lockdowns. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-03 15:20:51 UTC ]
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Clarivate Completes ProQuest Acquisition

London-based Clarivate has completed its $5.3 billion purchase of ProQuest in a deal that creates a powerhouse in the library and information publishing market. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-12-03 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Best science fiction, fantasy and horror of 2021

A look at the big hits and obscure winners that transported readers to other worlds. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-11-18 15:00:42 UTC ]
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Lockwood leads the Booker shortlist on sales ahead of announcement

With days to go before the winner is announced, Patricia Lockwood’s No One is Talking About This (Bloomsbury Circus) leads the Booker Prize shortlist in sales terms, though all six nominated titles have sold within 5,000 copies of each other outside of lockdown periods. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-31 21:25:54 UTC ]
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Steven Pinker argues that critical thinking leads to progress in ‘Rationality’

In his latest book “Rationality,” cognitive scientist Steven Pinker extols the power of critical thinking to propel society forward. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2021-10-28 19:20:41 UTC ]
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Springer Nature campaign highlights climate research ahead of COP26

Springer Nature has launched a campaign to highlight the importance of research in identifying climate solutions ahead of the UN Climate Conference, known as COP26, which begins on 31st October. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-27 10:06:25 UTC ]
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Pre-COP26: Springer Nature Announces ‘Climate Research in Action’

The quickening approach to the UN Climate Change Conference gets a boost in a new compilation from Holtzbrinck's Springer Nature. The post Pre-COP26: Springer Nature Announces ‘Climate Research in Action’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-10-26 22:33:49 UTC ]
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‘Dune’ has long divided the science fiction world. The new film won’t change that.

Frank Herbert’s magnum opus: masterful or clumsy? Denis Villeneuve’s movie continues the debate. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-10-21 13:13:42 UTC ]
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'New journals concept' from CUP's Research Directions

Cambridge University Press is launching an initiative it describes as a "new concept" for the journal, bringing researchers from different fields together to explore fundamental questions which cut across traditional disciplines. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-21 11:06:33 UTC ]
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10 of the Best Science-Fiction Short Stories Everyone Should Read

What are the best places to begin exploring the wonderful world of science fiction? Some of the classic novels of the genre, from Frank Herbert’s Dune to Asimov’s Foundation series (which eventually stretched to seven volumes), might appear daunting because of their sheer size and scope. Below,... Continue reading at Interesting Literature

[ Interesting Literature | 2021-10-20 14:00:25 UTC ]
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During Frankfurt: Springer Nature Offers Auto-Translation for Research

The newly piloted program from Springer Nature translates into English from Chinese, Japanese, Spanish and Portuguese and French. The post During Frankfurt: Springer Nature Offers Auto-Translation for Research appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-10-19 07:06:57 UTC ]
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New research finds a growing appetite for Australian books overseas, with increased demand in China

A new survey of Australia’s international book rights sales finds children’s books are most popular with overseas buyers but adult fiction is catching up. Continue reading at The Conversation

[ The Conversation | 2021-10-18 19:12:38 UTC ]
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Third of all global research articles now published Open Access, says STM

Around a third of all global research articles are now published Open Access, according to the latest report by the Association of Scientific, Technical & Medical Publishers (STM). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-18 17:15:24 UTC ]
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By the book: how publishers can lead by eco-example

Two publishers share their experiences of greening their processes and workflows, and their thoughts on the issues that lie ahead. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Uzo Aduba is leading a new book club for all of Netflix’s literary adaptations.

The Queen’s Gambit, Bridgerton, Mindhunter, Maid: Netflix has a track record of turning books into hit television series. And though popular adaptations often drum up interest in their source material—after the show premiered, Walter Tevis’s The Queen’s Gambit landed on the New York Times... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2021-10-13 18:00:07 UTC ]
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Bonnier's Agius to lead Welbeck's ANZ outpost as Rogers takes over role

Bernadette Agius will move from Bonnier Books UK to become m.d. of Welbeck Publishing Group’s Australia and New Zealand subsidiary while Juliet Rogers will replace her at Echo Publishing. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-11 18:59:33 UTC ]
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