Day: November 13, 2017

Asheville Bookfest will take place Saturday, Dec. 2

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Asheville Bookfest will take place Saturday, Dec. 2

The Asheville Bookfest offers WNC publishers' and self-published authors the opportunity to display and sell their publications in a public venue.
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Shows to see before you're stuffed: Lady Gaga, St. Vincent, NONAME, Flying Lotus

Through creative writing, poetry and poetry slams, she met a young man, Chancelor Johnathan Bennett, now more widely known as Chance The
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This multicultural love story strained credibility – The Boy with the Topknot, review

If this were a creative writing project you'd want to pepper the margin with ticks. I was eager to surrender to this soul-searching and impeccably acted
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Sheriff warns of scams circulating in Coffee Co.

A new scam, which is a variation of an older one, has people receiving calls from an individual claiming to be from Publishers Clearing House.
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ASA announces winners of 2017 Ray Koppe Residency, ASA Medal

The Australian Society of Authors (ASA) has announced the winners of the 2017 Ray Koppe Residency Award and ASA Medal. Western Australian
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The Online Citizen apologises unreservedly to PM Lee for posting that he may sue children's book …

TOC had posted on Sunday that the official launch of the book had been cancelled and that the publisher of the book and the authors of the book,
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Column: “Watch” your website

Plus, visitors who view videos stay on the site an average of two minutes longer than those who don't view videos, according to the Online Publishers
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One of Us: Nikesha Williams' first novel addresses status of women

… Nikesha Elise Williams, 31, studied both mass media and creative writing. … In her 1937 novel “Their Eyes Were Watching God,” author Zora Neale
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New ESRB policy hinders indie developers from publishing physical editions of games

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New ESRB policy hinders indie developers from publishing physical editions of games

The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) has announced a change to one of its policies that could have a dramatic effect on how many indie
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Maria's Mexican Kitchen's menu is packed with flavor

“Those are one of our best sellers. People also love pulled pork and spicy pork. Those are the meats that people eat the most. They love pork.”.
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The Epic Artists and Toys at Designer Con

… artist signings and enamel pins (the weekend's best sellers were collectible pins), this once-yearly event drew in people from around the country.
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oat-sa/extension-tao-publishing

An extension to publish tests to a delivery environment.
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Inter Parfums, Inc. Provides Initial 2018 Guidance

… geographic rollouts of 2017 launches, and recurring sales of our perennial best sellers that are to be supported by well-executed advertising and
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Craft workshop at Snehalaya

There was a plethora of activities and competitions like creative writing, quiz, radio jockey, solo song and dance for the students. On the spot contests
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Project Editor

An internship at a publishing house or research or teaching support within a university environment may be counted toward years of experience.
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Announcing Some Big Changes to Thurrott.com

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Announcing Some Big Changes to Thurrott.com

If you're unfamiliar with Mehedi, he's been writing about all things Microsoft for … We have some ideas, of course, and we value your feedback too.
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Nintendo sees Switch holiday sales as the key obtaining 'Wii-like momentum'

For both hardware sales and the attention of third-party publishers, Nintendo says the Switch's holiday season performance is critical. Though
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Pendulum is swinging back to quality content, Kint says

News publishers are seeing “the pendulum swinging back” to quality content, thanks to fake news, Donald Trump and brand safety worries, and they
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Funeral homes welcome Operation ELF donations; holiday fairs welcome the season; church …

I-Park is an artists-in-residence program offering fully funded four-week residencies in visual arts, creative writing, music composition/sound art,
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An Active Retirement: How Baby Boomers Are Redefining Their Golden Years And The Future Of …

Now she teaches a creative writing class at the center, which she says gives her students a chance to reflect on the important moments of their life.
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This Raleigh author doesn't take life too seriously

Humorist Maggie Clark has put her wit into print with “Taking Life Not Too Seriously” (Write Way Publishing Co.), a collection of short, fun stories about
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Barbie and Mr. Potato Head could join forces

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Barbie and Mr. Potato Head could join forces

A potential tie-up between toy makers Mattel and Hasbro is already lifting the fortunes of the two rivals as their shares continue to rise in the wake of a
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Unit Editions looks to publish double volume Vaughan Oliver book

Unit Editions is looking to publish a series of books celebrating the work of graphic designer and lifetime Pixies collaborator Vaughan Oliver.
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Long-Time WPI Custodian Janice Frederick Becomes Published Author

“I told her, 'Maybe you can self-publish with Amazon.'” When Tulu asked what other work she could produce, Frederick returned to the kitchen table
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Arts House sets out sequence of events leading to cancellation of launch of The Phantom Of Oxley …

Epigram Books decided to cancel the launch of the Oxley Castle book to focus on Dream Island, said the statement, adding that the publisher
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BUILDING READING & WRITING FLUENCY

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BUILDING READING & WRITING FLUENCY

Participants in this course will learn about the importance of direct phonics instruction and hands-on word work, and how this instruction directly helps
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The Lord Of The Rings TV Show Is Moving Forward In A Huge Way

While no specific creative writers or producers were mentioned, Lord of the Rings will be produced by Amazon Studios in cooperation with the Tolkien
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Local IT company developed by UNCW alumnus

“My degree was in English and creative writing. At the time, I thought I wanted to be a writer, but I had always been into computers since I was a young
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Snapchat May Get Tencent's Help Publishing Video Games

Following the announcement, the Chinese game maker expressed its intention to help Snapchat in publishing video games on its platform and
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BoxLunch novelty store opens with a cause in Belden Village Mall

Strakusek said a few of the best sellers include Game of Thrones beer steins, a Nightmare Before Christmas pet bed and Funko Pop vinyl action type
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EKU junior earns national research award

“I used knowledge from my geology classes to help with landforms, … of course, my anthropology classes; and my English and writing classes to help
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Halvorson New Media

I continue my creative writing efforts and dabble with completing a fourth novel (all unpublished, so don't be looking for me in the bookstores just yet).
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Ralf Markmeier Appointed Managing Director and Publisher of HarperCollins Germany

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Ralf Markmeier Appointed Managing Director and Publisher of HarperCollins Germany

HarperCollins Publishers today announced the appointment of Ralf Markmeier as Managing Director and Publisher of HarperCollins Germany,
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Suzanne Zewan

Zewan said she did not start writing from that perspective. … She has a master's in English and Creative Writing from the State University of New York
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Stacey Hope of Hope & Plum Book Publishing

Today we have an interview with Lulu author and publisher Stacey Hope. She is the head of Hope & Plum Book Publishing, a strives to create vibrant,
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Considering Open Access to Expand Availability to Journal Articles

“Open Access is a principle-based movement, largely driven by university professors and librarians, to transform academic publishing so that
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Robert Reich: True Patriots Pay Their Taxes

Selling the Trump-Republican tax plan should be awkward for an … He has written 14 books, including the best-sellers Aftershock, The Work of
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A day at the museum

Write a letter to Alexander the Great: For all the little scribes in the city, the museum is also organising a creative writing competition. The premise is
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Springer Nature launches new Grand Challenges publishing programme

This week, Springer Nature launched its Grand Challenges programme. The programme seeks to generate collaboration on solutions to the world's
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Filmmakers turn to books in search for the next big hit

New Delhi: Books are increasingly becoming ready content for movies. Today, at any given point, publishers are negotiating deals for at least 8-10
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Australian Book on China's 'Silent Invasion' Withdrawn At Last Minute Amid Legal Threats

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Australian Book on China's 'Silent Invasion' Withdrawn At Last Minute Amid Legal Threats

Publishers Allen & Unwin have withdrawn a book exposing the Chinese Communist Party's activities in Australia from publication at the 11th hour after
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Soha Ali Khan: Everyone is my family is a bit of a superstar

“The publishers came to me with a proposition to publish my book and said that 'We hear you are intelligent, maybe we could work with you'. At that
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Children's Day: Khilauna, a Short Film on Morals Lost and Found

I also completed a workshop on creative writing from Oxford Royale Academy, Oxford, UK. This helped me to create a technical foundation for my
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Post Malone 'Rockstar' Producer Tank God Signs Publishing Deal With Sony/ATV

Now, in a huge move, he has signed a publishing deal with Sony/ATV, adding to his current management deal with London Entertainment.
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New publisher named for Columbia Basin Herald

MOSES LAKE — The Hagadone Corporation announced Friday the selection of the Columbia Basin Herald's new publisher, Caralyn Bess.
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Bethel Education Center Bridges Gap Between Homeschool & School

One eighth-grader's list of classes included creative writing, coding, algebra prep, stop-motion animation, 21st-century integrated science,
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The Digital Double Standard

Here's the way I see it: The difference between old and new media publishers (or traditional and digital-native publishers, if you prefer) is that, while
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Gannett announces management reorganization

In addition, she will become associate publisher of USA TODAY, as part of the transition associated with John Zidich's previously announced
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Author of Jacob Zuma exposé 'faces criminal charges'

Following a cease and desist letter from the SSA sent to Pauw and his publishers last week over “unlawful publication of classified information”, later
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Documentary about 'Poetic Justice' for women behind bars debuts this week

A documentary about a volunteer group of local teachers and professional poets who teach incarcerated women about the craft of creative writing
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Miri girl clinches 'Most Promising Writer Award' at DKLS essay-writing contest

Miri girl clinches 'Most Promising Writer Award' at DKLS essay-writing … were submitted for the competition at the end of the course – each reviewed
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Album Reviews: Bob Dylan – Trouble No More: The Bootleg Series Vol. 13 / 1979-1981 (Deluxe …

But Martin, a high school creative-writing teacher by day who wrote all but one of the numbers, draws his characters with warmth and compassion and
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'Star Wars: Battlefront II' Reveals One Ugly Truth About Game Reviews

This was the price that Luke cost during EA's 'review event' for the game. At these events, game publishers bring a bunch of journalists and streamers
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'Les Miserables' will push actors and musicians

Taking on a production that is almost entirely singing is not an easy feat for professionals, much less amateur performers. But director Mikayla
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Roy Moore Threatens to Sue Washington Post Over Publishing Sexual Harassment Allegations

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Roy Moore Threatens to Sue Washington Post Over Publishing Sexual Harassment Allegations

During an event on Sunday, Republican Alabama U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore threatened to sue the Washington Post for publishing a story
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Mercedes-Benz Adding Russian Suppliers for New Plant

“We will produce our best sellers for the regional market at the new Mercedes-Benz Moscovia plant on a fully flexible basis. To do so, we count on
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What Are Analysts Saying About Bloomsbury Publishing plc's (LSE:BMY) Growth?

Analysts covering Bloomsbury Publishing plc (LSE:BMY) are predicting double-digit earnings per share growth of 13.68% over the following three
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The Ultimate Guide to Handling Amazon FBA Shipping and Returns

Some sellers have successfully imported a product for months up until a particular agent took a closer look and found a problem. The best course of
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What's new with the flu shot?

Should you get the influenza (flu) vaccine this year? The short, quick answer (barring any medical reasons you shouldn't, such as severe allergies),
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'Tar Heel Traveler' to visit M'boro's Cultivator Bookstore

He has won dozens of awards for documentaries, writing, and feature … In 2015, he earned his MFA degree in creative writing at Queens University of
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Coffee Stain's journey from Goat Simulator studio to indie publisher

In 2017, the firm decided to branch out into games publishing, helping indie studios find their way. There's some great talent on the team, too, with
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AUTO REVIEW: 2017 Jeep Renegade Desert Hawk offers unique style, off-road chops

Much of that success is from annual top-sellers like the Wrangler and Grand Cherokee, but there's also some very cool special editions that come out
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TOC's account on the potential legal actions surrounding “The Phantom of Oxley Castle”

The Online Citizen (TOC) first heard of the possible defamation suit launch against the Publisher and authors for the book, ” “The Phantom of Oxley
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CHS presents 'Up the Down Staircase'

Carmel High School senior Mackenzie Gonzalez is getting a glimpse of life as a teacher through her theater work. Gonzalez. “It's challenging to handle
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Galantis strives to 'feel good' with new album

CK: It doesn't really have any similarity to it, but the tools that we've learned from writing, of course that is something we use. From day one you start
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15 Quotes On Books And Reading From Famous Writers And Reading

15 Quotes On Books And Reading From Famous Writers And Reading … them, collecting them, writing about them, or, of course, talking about them.
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John McDonnell is right, the Queen has a duty to publish her tax return – we all do

We should make everyone publish their income. Keeping pay a secret allows wages to remain unequal. Whether you're on £14,000 or £4.5m a year,
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AIP Publishing and AVS partner to launch eSpectra: Surface Science – 13 Nov 2017

AIP Publishing and AVS, an interdisciplinary, professional Society, have announced the launch of eSpectra: Surface Science, a new plotting and
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Fragmentation Remains a Major Factor in OTT Video World

While the process of hitting all of those platforms has gotten easier, video publishers are still faced with a fragmented platform market that makes it a
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