Day: November 29, 2017

I've Seen the Future of STM Publishing

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I've Seen the Future of STM Publishing

When we think about the future of publishing, we tend to focus on one aspect of publishing. Each of those developments is indeed important, and
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New book tackles issue of family secrets

Young author Prosper W Makara's second book “Perfect Imperfections” (DarlngKind Publishers, 2017) invests much thought into the family unit and the bewildering secrets that sometimes abound within it. It is no lie that some secrets do not last forever. This truth is embedded in our ancestors' words
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New PlayStation Anthology Book Details Games, Innovation, and Crazy History

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New PlayStation Anthology Book Details Games, Innovation, and Crazy History

Neither did I. It's just one of many interesting facts that can now be found in the PlayStation Anthology Book, from the publishers of the Nintendo 64
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Love the book on Publishers Weekly

Join us for PW's third annual Children's Starred Reviews Celebration! on December 4. @smallbeerpress @sarahreesbrenna.
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Sydney libraries fitted out with robotic kits

The City of Sydney will supply more than 180 new robotic and electronic kits to its libraries' 'makerspaces', giving students and library patrons the opportunity to explore a range of robotic toys, circuits, gadgets and coding tools. The new 'makerspace' kits aim to promote interdisciplinary problem-solving
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How to Speak Publishing (Part III)

Let's face it—sometimes editors, agents, and authors sound like they're speaking a foreign language. There's so much publishing jargon to keep
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Christmas predictions: Kym Bagley and Rivis Donnelly from Dymocks Melbourne

In our latest instalment, Dymocks Melbourne's Kym Bagley and Rivis Donnelly offer their Christmas predictions. Prognosticating the top five titles is too difficult, so we've come up with a loose top 10—in no particular order, and with apologies to Peter Carey, Richard Flanagan, John Grisham, various
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Helena Crash Comic Series Crashes Scene With Brand New Collection

A New Pulse Pounding, Caffeine Fueled, Machine-Guns Blazing, Car Crashing Adventure Comic! San Diego, CA (November 28, 2017) – In a future
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Studio Ghibli Promises Future Projects After Appointing New President

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Studio Ghibli Promises Future Projects After Appointing New President

Back in December 2016, the series was ranked as the third top-selling manga by Nielsen BookScan. The first volume outsold several major titles like
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Humble Bundle Gets Revved Up With Codemasters PC Racing Package

… as it's tag teamed with Codemasters to bring some of the best racing games … Other best-sellers included PJ Masks, Hatchimals and Colleggtibles,
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I need a self publishing expert

Details. This is my first book so I need someone who can advise me expertly through the following: I have a WordPress blog called The
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Norwin grads collaborate on gender-neutral, race-neutral children's book

… at Rochester Institute of Technology, are self-publishing “Before the Sun Wakes Up.” Minko said the book challenges the existing literary landscape.
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A Note from the Publishers – December 2017

How the years fly by! We can't believe it's been 28 years since we first shared our publications with the Santa Clarita Valley. Growing The Magazine of
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eir sport Sports Book of The Year shortlist announced

“eir sport wishes to commend each author and publisher who submitted books for the award with special congratulations to the three authors and publishers on the final shortlist.” The eir sport Sports Book of The Year is an initiative designed to recognise the very best in Irish sports writing by seeking the
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SUVs and pickups zoom past cars in popularity in San Diego

Even in the Bay Area, the numbers have flip-flopped this year, with SUVs and light trucks displacing cars as the best sellers. Despite the change, cars
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Parkland organizations here to help with finals

The Writing Lab is not exclusively for English classes either. Students are welcome to come in with any paper they have for a course. “Any subject that has a paper the Writing Lab can help ,” Hickox said. Another service the center has is the Academic Development Lab, which has more intensive one on
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The media consortium: Publishers' last grain of hope against Google and Facebook?

Five of the country's largest online digital publishers – Media Prima Group, Star Media Group, Utusan Malaysia, MCIL and The Edge – decided to put
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Facebook is giving some publishers a 'breaking' label for news posts

Facebook will now let some publishers add a “breaking” tag to news stories, making it easier for readers to identify news while scrolling through their
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Facebook is giving some publishers a 'breaking' label for news posts

Facebook will now let some publishers add a “breaking” tag to news stories, making it easier for readers to identify news while scrolling through their
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Middle Park residents fight council over library plans

As previously reported by Books+Publishing, the Port Phillip council voted to remove Middle Park Library's collection of 4500 books to neighbouring
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PlayerUnkown's Battlegrounds Xbox One Install Size Revealed

Adobe recently revealed a report indicating that the selling day led to $6.59 … Other best-sellers included PJ Masks, Hatchimals and Colleggtibles,
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Humble Bundle Gets Revved Up With Codemasters PC Racing Package

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Humble Bundle Gets Revved Up With Codemasters PC Racing Package

… as it's tag teamed with Codemasters to bring some of the best racing games … Other best-sellers included PJ Masks, Hatchimals and Colleggtibles,
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The media consortium: Publishers' last grain of hope against Google and Facebook?

Five of the country's largest online digital publishers – Media Prima Group, Star Media Group, Utusan Malaysia, MCIL and The Edge – decided to put
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Facebook is giving some publishers a 'breaking' label for news posts

Facebook will now let some publishers add a “breaking” tag to news stories, making it easier for readers to identify news while scrolling through their
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Facebook is giving some publishers a 'breaking' label for news posts

Facebook will now let some publishers add a “breaking” tag to news stories, making it easier for readers to identify news while scrolling through their
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Middle Park residents fight council over library plans

As previously reported by Books+Publishing, the Port Phillip council voted to remove Middle Park Library's collection of 4500 books to neighbouring
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PlayerUnkown's Battlegrounds Xbox One Install Size Revealed

Adobe recently revealed a report indicating that the selling day led to $6.59 … Other best-sellers included PJ Masks, Hatchimals and Colleggtibles,
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Nintendo, Sony Dominated Easily During Cyber Monday

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Nintendo, Sony Dominated Easily During Cyber Monday

As for best-selling games, Super Mario Odyssey ruled the charts as well, although Assassin's Creed Origins and Call of Duty: WWII did great also.
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Amazon Devices Sold In The Millions During Black Friday

While not the best-selling device on Amazon.com, the Echo Spot has sold out between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, though the smart alarm clock
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HQ to publish actress McGowan's memoir in ANZ

HarperCollins Australia imprint HQ will publish US actress Rose McGowan's memoir Brave in Australia and New Zealand in January 2018.
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Enjoy streamlined dental supplies shopping through the TDSC Marketplace

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Enjoy streamlined dental supplies shopping through the TDSC Marketplace

In addition, shoppers can sort search results by price, product name or savings percentage, as well as browse by best sellers, product categories and featured items. Product comparisons — by selecting “compare” on the product listing for up to three products, shoppers can get a clear view of items
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'One Punch Man' Creator Comments On Series' Overseas Popularity

Back in December 2016, the series was ranked as the third top-selling manga by Nielsen BookScan. … The anime and manga both have had huge international success and recognition since release, winning New York Times Manga's Best Sellers List, was nominated for an Eisner Award, and the
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Mahtomedi serves as backdrop for new murder mystery TV pilot

He said he had been working on creative writing projects heavily over the last 10 years. In 2011, he and Cynthia produced “Gangsterland,” a short
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42nd Int'l Kolkata Book Fair gets new venue: Salt Lake's Central Park

Kolkata: With renovation work going on at Milan Mela Complex, the 42nd International Kolkata Book Fair (IKBF) 2018 will be held at the Central Park in Salt Lake from January 31 to February 11. The Publishers and Booksellers Guild (PBG) which organises the International Kolkata Book Fair announced
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Students jam to tunes through varied methods

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Students jam to tunes through varied methods

Alec Ebeling, junior creative writing major, sifted through their record collection and revealed a few favorite vinyls along with an album by their father's old band “The Spy-Fi Sounds of The Omega Men.” “I like vinyl because it appeals to me as a collector of things, getting that physical album art in your
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EXCLUSIVE: American university lecturer, 62, is being 'held hostage' in Dubai over unpaid $70000 …

The creative writing lecturer had been living in Dubai with his ex-wife, working at the American University in the emirate. But after 20 years in the region he was locked up when he lost his job and failed to repay a $70,000 debt. The country criminalizes debt and banks and landlords can send someone to
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Artist Interview: Chelsea Wolfe Talks Musical Influences and New Creative Projects

I was writing poetry from a young age and found that I could understand the world through that. My dad and stepmom had a country band while I was growing up. I'd go over there on the weekends and hear them practicing Fleetwood Mac covers and original songs. Eventually, I asked my dad to teach
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UL alumnus praised for 3rd book

“The Last Ballad,” a historical fiction novel, has been released by an alumni of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's creative writing graduate program. Set in Bessemer City, North Carolina, the book centers around Ella May Wiggins, a 28-year-old mill worker and single-mother attempting to feed four
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Australia Council publishing delegation to travel to US

The Australia Council will select a delegation of up to six Australian rights sellers, literary agents and publishers to visit the US in 2018. The New York
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Readings Foundation announces 2018 grant recipients

Ardoch Youth Foundation: $10,000 to run four writer-in-residence programs with the organisation's partner schools in inner Melbourne, Melbourne's
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Iconic Johnson Publishing Building Has New Owner

The iconic Johnson Publishing building has a new owner, and will eventually have new tenants. Developer 3L Real Estate announced Tuesday it has
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How Google is sharing a bigger piece of the subscription pie

How Google is sharing a bigger piece of the subscription pie In the past, some publishers expressed unease around the dynamics of their relationship
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A Growing Open Access Toolbox

Although self-archiving is becoming increasingly popular, many scientists do not publicly share their work, even when journals permit it. In a recently published analysis of more than 3,000 global health-related papers published between 2010 and 2014, researchers found that approximately 60 percent
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Atlantic's revenue drops in 2016 due to ebook sales 'squeeze'

Atlantic's revenue in 2016 was £5.5m (A$9.7m), down £0.5m (A$0.9m) on the previous year, with the publisher posting a loss of £600,000 (A$1.1m).
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Historic Johnson Publishing building sold, Plymouth to follow

Formerly home to Ebony and Jet magazines before being purchased by Columbia in 2010, the Johnson Publishing Building has been sold to 3L Real
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New Title IX complaint filed against Casey

Harrigan and Hesler both teach creative writing at WriterHouse, a nonprofit writer's space in Charlottesville. Harrigan's essays, reviews and short stories have appeared in numerous publications. In all of those environments, including a Master's in Fine Arts at Pacific University, she said she has never
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Casamayor Gets Publishing Excellence Honor at Guadalajara Book Fair

GUADALAJARA, Mexico – Spanish author Juan Casamayor has received the Publishing Excellence Award at the Guadalajara International Book Fair
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