Day: November 24, 2017

OpenEdition–DOAB partnership: The DOAB reaches the milestone of 10000 open access books!

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OpenEdition–DOAB partnership: The DOAB reaches the milestone of 10000 open access books!

It is open to all publishers publishing books in open access and following peer review procedures. The DOAB aims to list as many books as possible in all disciplines, provided that these publications are published in open access and comply with the standards and best practices of scientific publishing.
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Top-Selling Black Friday Deals Revealed by GameStop; PS4, Switch, and Xbox One Included

Secondly, we get a look at some of the best-sellers online. PlayStation 4 Pro 1TB; NBA 2K18 and Madden NFL 18; Nintendo Switch; Xbox One S 500GB. Looks like the highly discounted PS4 with a gift card on top of it is pushing a lot of units in the stores, while all major consoles have a strong presence
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Best Nest Thermostat & Camera Black Friday Deals of 2017: Black Friday Dealer Compares Top …

The Nest indoor and outdoor security cameras and Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide detector are also best sellers in its product categories. Shop the full range of Nest smart home devices on sale at Amazon here. Deal analysts at Black Friday Dealer help shoppers find discounts on a host of
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Robert Henrysson Joins Avalanche Studios as its Chairman of the Board

Henrysson, who co-founded the mobile and multiplayer gaming company Jadestone, has a background in gaming, entertainment and commerce. According to the announcement, Henrysson will support Avalanche Studios as it grows its self-publishing business. “2017 has been a great year for us,” said
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INTERVIEW: Jonny Lang goes with the creative flow on 'Signs' tour

But song writing-wise, there were a bunch of songs from years ago and songs written at the last minute, and some written for the record. A bit all over the place. The last song on the record, “Singing Songs,” was written eight or nine years ago. We came up with the basic arrangement and chorus for the
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McNair to sing at St. Luke's concert

“There is no other month of the year that I would rather be a singer than December because the music we get to sing in December is so beautiful,” she
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2017 Mazda 3 Grand Touring review: Our favorite hatch

It's probably the best-looking, cleanest sedan in this class; if you think the new Civic sedan is a tad overwrought, here's an antidote. … There's a reason the segment's top sellers are top sellers, but there are plenty of reasons why we consistently recommend the Mazda 3 to those in this corner of the
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Restaurant Review ~ Bindaas / 2000 Pennsylvania Ave., NW

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Restaurant Review ~ Bindaas / 2000 Pennsylvania Ave., NW

Upscale street food. DC foodies who follow up on fab Indian food certainly know about Rasika, Indique, and The Bombay Club. Last year an Indian street food restaurant, Bindaas, opened up on upper Connecticut in Cleveland Park. The menu was a knockout, and wanna-be patrons must have
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Super to bring magic show to ZPAC

Mike Super has been obsessed with magic since visiting a magic shop at Walt Disney World at age 6. Mike Super will perform at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at Zionsville Performing Arts Center. That started a lifetime passion that has led Super to a career. “Every day I thank the Lord I get the privilege to do what I do
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Publishers Are Interested in 8-Bit Platformer Super Mighty Power Man; Kickstarter Project Cancelled

Additionally, another reason for canceling the game's Kickstarter was due to several companies expressing interested in holding the publishing rights for the game. While no names were given as to which publishers have reached out, Box Hedge has stated that they are currently discussing ways to
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Being able to write only one book per year

During the event, one of my fellow jury members spoke about an interesting practice he saw years ago in China during his visit as a publisher. Our friend said that in China authors are only allowed to publish a maximum of one book per year. Due to this restriction, the books written are often as thick as a
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Seller Feels Taunted by eBay in Best Offer Email Notice

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Seller Feels Taunted by eBay in Best Offer Email Notice

Seller Feels Taunted by eBay in Best Offer Email Notice. By: Reader … I had a “best offer” come in over the weekend and I countered it with what I feel is fair. … Please crop out my screename if you use the pictures, I just leave them there so you know I'm a real seller, and these are real screenshots.
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Malaysians tackling social issues their way

Its two bookshops in popular city malls, soon to be joined by another two, have more than enough Malay titles to stock its shelves, thanks to the many book publishers which set up shop following Fixi's success to create a vibrant Malay book scene. It is a remarkable story of social change driven by one
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GMS students write six-word memoirs, short stories and poetry

After learning about Ernest Hemingway's six-word memoirs, Glasgow Middle School sixth-graders have been writing their own, according to a press release from Glasgow Independent Schools. “Sixth-graders at Glasgow Middle School have found a passion for creative writing,” the press release states.
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Best buying practices make best used car purchases

The used car market is booming. According to industry analysts, about 40 million used cars get new owners each year in the United States. It's nearly 2 1/2 times the amount of new cars sold in the United States each year. Used car superstores, private-party sellers, online sellers, specialty auctions,
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Hello there, artist's books

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Hello there, artist's books

Gallery owner, bookstore owner and publisher, Simonetta Mignano comes to Anchorage via Rome, Italy. Born in Turin, in northern Italy, Mignano has
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Alibaba accuses rival JD.com of launching 'organised attacks' before Singles Day

In a strongly worded post on Sina Weibo, on November 22, Alibaba's senior counsel accused JD.com of being directly involved in the publishing more
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DC Comics To Publish Vertigo 25th Anniversary Hardcover

In August, DC is to publish Vertigo: A Celebration of 25 Years, a $39.99 300-page hardcover celebrating a quarter century of the Mature Readers
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DK Publishing

No Image. NEW eBook How Not to Kill Your Houseplant, 1st Edition Veronica Peerless DK Publishing ISBN-13: 9781465469809 eBook … eBook Children's Illustrated World Atlas, 1st Edition DK Publishing ISBN-13: 9781465469885. Grade Level Range: 2nd Grade – 7th Grade
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Book showcases Hall of Famer's stories

For the Indiana basketball enthusiast on your Christmas shopping list, a new book released by Ripley Publishing Company may just be the answer. The late William H. “Gus” Moorhead, 1980 Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame inductee and longtime head coach/principal at Versailles and South Ripley high
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Manitowoc Lincoln Park Zoo offers holiday light show, walk/run | Chamber Notebook

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Manitowoc Lincoln Park Zoo offers holiday light show, walk/run | Chamber Notebook

For more about the Manitowoc Lincoln Park Zoo, 1215 N. Eighth St., go to our website at www.manitwoc.org/766/Lincoln-Park-Zoo and like us on Facebook at Manitowoc Lincoln Park Zoological Society. The Chamber of Manitowoc County, with its publishing of The Chamber Notebook, provides space
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Children's book

Details. I need someone who can develop a children's book. Something that brings joy. Three important components I'm looking for. “Strong characters who evoke strong emotion, A Story that Teaches, Mind-expanding illustrations, vocabulary or concepts in the form of a poetic language. This job was
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The big stores that track your every online move

“The replay services offer a combination of manual and automatic redaction tools that allow publishers to exclude sensitive information from
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There's a 'Twist' in this Edmonds holiday production

I asked her about the creative writing process. She said she had written a lot of plays, but this was her first adaptation. She was commissioned to write it for a theater in Arizona. “The fun I had in writing it is that I knew I had certain people with certain roles,” she said. “I wrote in really funny quirks; 'let's give
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Typography designer claims new font can help dyslexics to read and improve road signs

A graphic designer from Turin has developed a typographical font that could help dyslexics with their reading difficulties as well as improving the readibility of road signs. Federico Alfonsetti's EasyReading font will be distributed by the US Monotype corporation and has been used by Italian publishers,
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Former Student Accuses UVA Professor of Sexual Harassment

A former University of Virginia student is accusing a creative-writing professor of sexual harassment. Emma C. Eisenberg said she filed a Title IX complaint on Friday, November 10. Eisenberg, a graduate from UVA's master of fine art program, claims professor John Casey gave preferential treatment
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Conscience-pricking looters on the prowl in Guwahati!

GUWAHATI, Nov 24: Bir Lachit was remembered all over the State on Lachit Divas on Friday. The State BJP also observed Lachit Divas amidst
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Kraft Heinz to recall Complan ad 'disparaging' Horlicks

In 2010, the Delhi court had restrained Heinz from publishing or telecasting two adverts that “tend to cast a slur on Horlicks”, according to court documents. “Heinz is restrained from publishing any reference to Horlicks being cheap, or inferior, or comprising of inferior ingredients, ” the court order of 2010
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Why some of the blame for video game loot crates falls on the players

People who play games – myself included – like to complain about how studios and publishers monetize their wares these days. We get up in arms
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BC: 15 bestselling books of the week, Nov. 25

1. The Inner Life of Animals: Love, Grief and Compassion — Surprising Observations of a Hidden World — Peter Wohlleben (Greystone Books). 2. Harry: A Wilderness Dog Saga — Chris Czajkowski (Harbour Publishing). 3. Chasing Smoke: A Wildfire Memoir — Aaron Williams (Harbour Publishing). 4.
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Publisher – Children's Books

A leading, innovative publisher of children's licensed and own brand content is looking to recruit an experienced, creative and dedicated Publisher to
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Doom mod mocks loot box madness

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Doom mod mocks loot box madness

Electronic Arts' decision to insert loot box-driven gameplay into Star Wars Battlefront 2 may well turn out to have been one of the worst in publishing history. The company had to pull back after consumer uproar. Gamers have had enough of crappy free-to-play gouging grafted onto full-price games,
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Eight Reasons Why The Government Should Publish The 58 Brexit Sectoral Studies

I think that most of us know the Leave promises by heart by now. An extra £350 million a week for the NHS, new trade deals ready to be signed on the day of departure from the EU, and an ability to keep the exact same benefits as the UK currently has inside the Single Market and Customs Union once
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George Takei saga sheds light on the murky world of pay-to-promote news

It is unclear from his posts which publishers pay him. Takei's talent agency, Don Buchwald & Associates, declined to comment. Other celebrities have also been linked to the practice. A 2016 report by Digiday named rapper Lil' Wayne and former Jersey Shore cast member DJ Pauly D as being involved,
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Special election to fill Winthrop council seat set for Tuesday

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Special election to fill Winthrop council seat set for Tuesday

Benedetti, 53, has a bachelor's degree in humanities and a master's degree in English and creative writing. She taught college writing, then ran prevention and support programs for people with HIV/AIDS, and was a founder of the Next Step Needle Exchange in Augusta. More recently, Benedetti has
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Greta Solomon

Greta Solomon is a creative writing coach for heart-centred women. She is the author of Just Write It! (McGraw-Hill, 2013) and the forthcoming book Heart, Soul & Sass: Write Your Way to a Fully-Expressed Life. London-based, she runs creative writing workshops for bloggers and business people.
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Annika Godwin – Lincoln County

She was accepted into WV Governor's School for the Arts in 2016 for her creative writing. In 2017. She also participated in her school's math field day team. She won the WV Young Writers competition and was one of the 200 West Virginian students who attended WV Governor's Honor Academy for her
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Arrow Investment Advisors Decreased Its Best Buy (BBY) Holding; Svb Financial Group (SIVB …

With 504,300 avg volume, 3 days are for Svb Financial Group (NASDAQ:SIVB)'s short sellers to cover SIVB's short positions. The SI to Svb Financial Group's float is 2.38%. The stock decreased 0.46% or $0.98 during the last trading session, reaching $213.1. About 112,546 shares traded. SVB Financial
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Eighty-six-year-old shortlisted for Manchester Writing Competition

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Eighty-six-year-old shortlisted for Manchester Writing Competition

An 86-year-old former Town Hall clerk and an organiser of the Milton Keynes Festival are among those shortlisted in the Manchester Writing Competition. The competition encourages new work and seeks out the best creative writing from across the world, with Manchester as the focal point for the
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Apple iBooks Category Bestsellers, November 19, 2017

17. Ragtime by E.L. Doctorow – 9780307762948 – (Random House Publishing Group) 18. Behold the Dreamers (Oprah's Book Club) by Imbolo Mbue – 9780812998498 – (Random House Publishing Group) 19. The Sun and Her Flowers by Rupi Kaur – 9781449488895 – (Andrews McMeel Publishing)
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New Book Releases, Bestsellers, Author Info and more at Simon & Schuster

The author of the acclaimed bestsellers Steve Jobs, Einstein, and Benjamin Franklin brings Leonardo da Vinci to life in this exciting new biography. Based on thousands of pages from Leonardo's astonishing notebooks and new discoveries about his life and work, Walter Isaacson weaves a narrative that
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Man named police informant in new Clydach murders book 'threatened with torture' as a result

Mr Riley, who has complained to the author along with the publishers Seren Books, also denied the claims he acted as a police informant. He said: “People have been saying 'he needs to be dealt with' and they want to throw petrol at me and set me alight and electrocute me. “I have been stressed about
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Carmel in brief — November 28, 2017

New judge selected – Carmel resident Doris L. Pryor has been selected as United States Magistrate Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. Ms. Pryor's appointment will be made upon completion of a Federal Bureau of Investigation background check, a process that
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Kennetcook garlic farmer releases second novel

He says it felt different writing Under Her Skin — which was just released in September — and it took far less time, too. “I had a touch more confidence. Of course, confidence is an ebb-and-flow thing with writers,” says Law. “But I had more security in my own abilities and I think that made me feel like I
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Business Scene for the week of 11/22/17

The Quincy Chamber of Commerce, The Hot Spot and Feather Publishing are co-sponsoring a new “Spirit of Quincy” home holiday lights and decorations competition in December. Open to all residences in the greater Quincy area, the contest will feature awards for the best lights, best animated décor
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SOCAN hosts 2017 publisher, screen composer meetings at Montréal office

21 and 22, 2017, SOCAN publisher and screen composer members attended their respective annual meetings at our Montréal office. On Nov. 21, SOCAN met with nearly two dozen publisher members, as well as representatives from the PMPA (Professional Music Publishers Association) to talk about
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Experimental Creative Writing with the Vectorized Word

This week, we'll be featuring a series of shows recorded from Strange Loop, a great developer-focused conference that takes place every year right in my backyard! The conference is a multi-disciplinary melting pot of developers and thinkers across a variety of fields, and we're happy to be able to bring
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Democrat Tribune publishers retire

After 46 years in the newspaper business, Poinsett County Democrat Tribune publishers Ron and Nancy Kemp have retired. The Kemps originally began serving as publishers of the Tri-City Tribune and the Trumann Democrat in 1999 and merged them into the Poinsett County Democrat Tribune in 2009
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Kickstarter for Mega Man-esque game canceled because 'publishers are interested'

When I first saw the Kickstarter for Super Mighty Power Man, I was equal parts intruiged and turned off. The name, first off, aping Mega Man and Mighty Number 9 isn't really a great idea, but the concept of another 8-bit style platformer is enough for me to at least give it a try. So while I didn't pledge,
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77.2% of all PC and Console Game Revenue Comes From Microtransactions, DLC and …

As SuperData says, “Publishers are willing to sacrifice the full-game box price because they believe that subscription services can increase player retention and spending by effectively exposing players to other games within a publisher's portfolio that they would otherwise ignore in today's market due to
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5 Fun Mental Exercises To Help Freelancers Become More Creative

Ultimately, the freelancers who are the most creative are those who will outpace their competition. Unfortunately, creativity doesn't come naturally for everyone, even if it's your “bread and butter” and you are offering creative services – writing, design, animation production and so on. The next time you
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Video: 2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i Review Complains about stiff ride

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Video: 2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i Review Complains about stiff ride

The BMW X3 is expected to be one of the best sellers for BMW next year. Released just a … That said, there's a lot banking on the X3 and one of the best sellers will surely be the xDrive30i model. Unless you live in … According to them, the ride of the BMW X3 is a bit too stiff for its own good. There are
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