Kobo has said pornographic ebook material appeared alongside children’s literature on the... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
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If you have been using the Microsoft Store as your point of purchase for ebooks, you're going to have to start shopping elsewhere. Microsoft has ditched the Books category from the store, and this means that not only will it not be possible to buy books from the Microsoft Store, but also that... Continue reading at Betanews
[ Betanews | 2019-04-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers Mark Smith and Marcus Leaver have set up a new publishing group and acquired Carlton Books. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-04-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Did you build your ebook library through the Microsoft Store? You'll need to make a change in plans. Microsoft has not only removed books from its online portal, but plans to remove access to existing purchases and rentals in early July. It's not... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2019-04-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In two moves announced within days of each other, new consolidation can be seen in both nonfiction and in distribution and manufacturing services in publishing. By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson Leaver: ‘An Excellent Springboard’ ormer Quarto CEO Marcus Leaver and Mark Smith... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-04-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mark Smith and Marcus Leaver, two publishing veterans with lots of trans-Atlantic publishing experience, have formed a new U.K.-based company, which has already made the first of what the two said are likely to be several acquisitions. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-04-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rough Guides is offering readers a free ebook version when they buy printed travel guides, as the company tries to grow its digital business. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-03-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The frustration with higher VAT for ebooks than print books may finally be over Poland as legislation is proposed to drop the rate from 23 to 5 percent. The post Polish Legislation Could Equalize VAT on Ebooks and Print by June 1 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-03-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A study finds parents focus more on technology with electronic books and interact less with children. Continue reading at BBC News
[ BBC News | 2019-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fashion designer Paul Smith is teaming up with illustrator Sam Usher to publish his first children’s book with Pavilion Children’s Books. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-03-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Federation of European Publishers (FEP) has welcomed a European act of parliament created to make products and services more accessible, saying ebooks will be covered by the provisions of the legislation. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-03-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A milestone-packed evening saw Anna Burns's 'Milkman,' already the 2018 Man Booker Prize winner, win the prize for fiction, and Zadie Smith take home the criticism award. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Wilbur Smith is branching into children’s books by telling the story of the youngest member of the Courtney family for a new series of middle grade novels. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-03-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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W H Smith has marked its entry into the Dutch market with its first store opening at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol as the retailer expands its presence in Spain with two new shops. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Robots have appeared in popular culture since the early 20th century. And, most of the time, those appearances have led to the fear and mystification of technology. In reality, robots are nothing more than machines following a set of instructions. And now virtually anyone can get acquainted with... Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2019-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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As one comedian-turned-author soars to the top of the print charts, another makes himself comfortable in the Weekly E-Book Ranking, for an eighth non-consecutive week. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The publication of ebooks is beginning to grow among Spanish-language publishers as editors embrace digital, according to Bookwire, a distributor of the format, at CONTEC Mexico. The post Bookwire Says Spanish and Latin American Ebook Penetration is Accelerating appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pete Selby will join W H Smith taking up the newly-created role of head of books as Sue Scholes and Sandra Bradley leave the retailer. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-02-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Will Smith is bringing his most iconic character back, but with a significant makeover. Smith announced that he's launching a children's book series featuring a character called the "Fresh Princess," a re-imagining of his character from the television series "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,"... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-02-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Orion Fiction has scooped a "suspenseful page-turner" on new motherhood by Curtis Brown Creative alumna Nikki Smith in a two-book pre-emptive deal. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-02-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Arduino boards and the Raspberry Pi have taken the DIY computing world by storm, allowing users to create wildly inventive projects while learning programming and electronic building skills. If you’re just looking to get into the world of microcontroller boards, though, it can be a little... Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2019-02-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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