What to buy your dad who's hopelessly low-tech

My dad once downloaded an e-book in French. (He speaks Brooklyn English.) Another time he texted saying he needed help immediately. He’s fallen and he can’t get up, I thought. Turns out, he needed help purchasing a gift basket through Amazon Prime. I... Continue reading at 'Engadget'

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[ The Bookseller | 2012-12-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2012-12-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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B&N launches 'buy a Nook, we'll give a book,' promoting literacy one rhyme at a time

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[ Engadget | 2012-12-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why Publishers Need to Collaborate with Tech Companies

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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2012-11-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2012-11-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2012-11-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Betanews | 2012-10-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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