Uncovering the military's unlikely role in astrophysics and environmental conservation

When we think of the military, chances are neither astrophysics nor environmentalism spring to mind. Two recent books explore the overlap between these ostensibly noncombatant fields and the armed forces, inviting us not only to rethink our understanding of war and those who wage it but space and... Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-02-19 00:00:00 UTC ]

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New PLA Survey Illustrates Critical Digital Role Played by Public Libraries

The report, '2020 Public Library Technology Survey,' provides a current, detailed snapshot of how libraries serve as digital equity hubs. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-09-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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After breaking military barriers, Amy McGrath came to question the mission

The former Marine fighter pilot and Senate candidate writes of her ambition and doubts. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-08-27 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin Classics launches ‘new canon’ of environmental literature

Imprint’s Green Ideas series begins with 20 short books by writers from Rachel Carson to Greta Thunberg it believes are ‘the classics that made a movement’From Greta Thunberg to James Lovelock, publisher Penguin Classics has come up with a “new canon” of the environmental literature, which it... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2021-08-26 07:00:42 UTC ]
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Sherer given 'industry first' sustainability role at Springer Nature

Thea Sherer has been appointed director of sustainability at Springer Nature, a newly created role heading up a team dedicated to achieving the company's climate change goals, in a move billed as an industry first for an academic press. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-08-05 10:40:46 UTC ]
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‘Damnation Spring’ beautifully explores the human cost of environmental damage

Ash Davidson’s debut novel delves into the complex relationship among people who love the trees that are also their livelihood. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-08-02 16:47:33 UTC ]
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Bonsignore takes CUP and Cambridge Assessment equality role ahead of merger

Serita Bonsignore has been appointed to a newly created director role working across Cambridge University Press (CUP) and Cambridge Assessment.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-06-29 07:34:44 UTC ]
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Publishing Veterans Form New Conservative Publisher

Louise Burke and Kate Hartson, publishing veterans with a background in publishing conservative authors, have formed All Seasons Press, whose mission is to fill the conservative void left by major publishing houses. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-06-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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New Publisher Says It Welcomes Conservative Writers Rejected Elsewhere

All Seasons Press, started by former executives from Simon & Schuster and Hachette, plans to publish books by the former Trump officials Mark Meadows and Peter Navarro. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2021-06-15 22:28:39 UTC ]
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Conservatives don’t want anti-Biden books. Should liberals be concerned?

Every time a Democratic president is in office, conservative publishing houses rush to capitalize on the opportunity, publishing political screeds against the president in the hopes of a best-seller. It’s a rule of thumb at this point—at least, until this year. According to The Atlantic,... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2021-06-04 17:03:56 UTC ]
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The Conservative Publishing Industry Has a Joe Biden Problem

Neither authors nor publishing houses have figured out how to turn the new president into a compelling villain. Continue reading at The Atlantic

[ The Atlantic | 2021-06-02 09:00:00 UTC ]
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Hulley to retire from Clays role as Cuomo steps up

Clays c.e.o. Paul Hulley is retiring from his role next year, to be replaced by Edoardo Cuomo. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-05-10 12:01:57 UTC ]
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Miller, Castellani Promoted to Key Roles at Bloomsbury

Liese Mayer, editorial director for fiction, is leaving Bloomsbury, and the company has promoted Nancy S. Miller to publishing director for adult trade and Mary Kate Castellani to publishing director for children's trade. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-05-05 04:00:00 UTC ]
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On the world stage, Nancy Reagan found the role of a lifetime

The first lady saw herself as a key supporting player for her husband, writes Karen Tumulty. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-04-23 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Strong adds Europe to International Literary Properties role

Hilary Strong has been named as c.e.o. of the Europe division of literary rights organisation International Literary Properties, adding to her existing role as UK c.e.o. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-02-23 17:31:15 UTC ]
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Space Force sounds like a joke thanks to pop culture – that could be a problem for an important military branch

Science fiction has often had an inspirational and positive relationship with space endeavors. But the new US Space Force is struggling with a pop culture public relations problem. Continue reading at The Conversation

[ The Conversation | 2021-02-19 13:20:06 UTC ]
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Welbeck appoints Moran for US children's role

Welbeck has appointed Josalyn Moran, formerly of Barnes & Noble, as its director of business development for children's books, North America. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-02-17 17:49:09 UTC ]
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Historian Dan Jones takes on roles at Head of Zeus

Historian Dan Jones has joined the Head of Zeus board as a company director and taken on an advisory role as associate publisher of the Apollo History list. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-02-16 13:14:15 UTC ]
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Sphere to republish 'patron saint of conservation' Sir Peter Scott

Sphere is republishing A Life in Nature –a portrait of Sir Peter Scott it originally published under the title Happy the Man in 1967–after securing rights from the late conservationist and artist's estate. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-02-05 05:27:58 UTC ]
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Small Acts, Big Impact: 2021 Environmental Books for Young Readers

We spoke with authors and editors of forthcoming biographies about the importance of narrative nonfiction to educate and empower kids and teens about environmental issues. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-02-05 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Myanmar’s embattled press faces a military coup

Yesterday—after a decade of democratic transition, five years of elected government, and several days of threats, apparent walkbacks, and rumors—Myanmar’s military executed a coup and returned to power. Myawaddy TV, a station owned by the military, announced that Min Aung Hlaing—the army’s... Continue reading at Columbia Journalism Review

[ Columbia Journalism Review | 2021-02-02 13:37:45 UTC ]
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