Day: December 26, 2017

A doll of a poetic tale

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A doll of a poetic tale

Publishers either wanted a lot of money to self-publish or they wanted her to get an agent. She finally decided to self-publish with Amazon. “I was glad I decided to publish,” Dickinson said. “I didn't have the reservations I thought I would have. Everyone who has a family can relate to this book; that's why
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The Carson-Dellosa Publishing Group Announces Exclusive Partnership with Classroom Designer …

For more than 40 years, Carson-Dellosa has been on the forefront of innovation in educational publishing. The brand's best-selling products have helped teachers and families to capture life's daily learning moments. “From favorites like Boho Birds and Colorful Owls to Up and Away and Aim High, our
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French publisher recalls children's mag. saying Israel not real

One of France's oldest publishing houses announced the recall of a magazine for children featuring trivia game cards stating that Israel and North Korea are not real countries. The cards that appeared in the January 2018 edition of the Youpi magazine, which belongs to the Groupe Bayard publishing
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US Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith visits Trenton

Smith is also Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and director of Princeton University's program in creative writing. Her three books of poetry, including “Life on Mars” (2011), winner of the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry; “Duende” (2007), winner of the 2006 James Laughlin Award and the 2008 Essence Literary
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Author William Darroch's newly released “An American Carpenter's Story” is the personal story of …

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, William Darroch's new book takes readers through the life of the author and hopes to teach valuable lessons along the way. Through the experiences of Darroch, readers will find an uplifting story with a myriad of lessons to learn. William Darroch was a good and
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Amazon says Echo Dot, Fire TV Stick were holiday best-sellers

Amazon.com Inc. AMZN, -0.47% said Tuesday that it had a strong holiday season, with Prime membership levels rising and two Amazon products topping the company's best-selling charts. In one week during the holiday period, more than four million people either began trial memberships of Amazon
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Japa Mala Beads Announces Best Selling Mala Beads for 2017

Asheville, NC — (SBWIRE) — 12/26/2017 — Mala bead importer and manufacturer Japa Mala Beads is excited to announce their top 25 best selling mala beads for 2017. Mala beads are similar to a Catholic rosary—malas are beaded necklaces or bracelets and have a tassel at the end. Mala beads are
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Outskirts Press Announces Its Most Recent Top 10 Selling Books

1-rated self-publishing company by Top Consumer Reviews, has announced the Top 10 Selling Books during the most recent 30-day sampling period. Outskirts Press regularly compiles sales reports to identify its highest-selling books. In the most recent report, these 10 books were found to have racked
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Batella's book rounds up stories of NFL players born in Italy

In Italy the books devoted to football will never become best sellers, but there is a hardcore group of passionate and faithful readers, willing to learn about the past of this sport. I am a member of PFRA-Professional Football Researchers Association since 1985 which was founded by Bob Carroll and
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The most interesting part of 'The Post' is its portrait of the Washington swamp

This column discusses the plot of “The Post,” which also happens to cover history that should be a basic part of American civics education. There's a lot to like about “The Post,” Steven Spielberg's new movie about The Post's role in publishing the Pentagon Papers. Obvious Oscar bait it may be, and
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What's Really Behind the Native Ad Boom?

For example, in the past, to increase relevance, some marketers would work directly with a publisher's content studio, and create the right content for that site's own readers. This content lived and breathed only with that publishers ecosystem. Great for relevance, bad for scale. However, smart publishers
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Japanese publisher ignores Taiwan's request to amend dictionary entry for 'Taiwan'

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Japanese publisher ignores Taiwan's request to amend dictionary entry for 'Taiwan'

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Tokyo has lodged a complaint with a large book publisher, Iwanami Shoten, urging them to amend the entry for “Taiwan” in the company's popular dictionary series. The dictionary series Kojien, published since 1955, is considered to
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Sandpoint authors find own way into print

And Ken Eyer penned a self-published memoir called “The Heart: Pathway to the Soul — A Cardiologist's Quest for Truth,” that chronicles the journey of a skeptical medical professional who finds himself traveling a spiritual path. Though the genres are different — military intrigue and action; a thriller with
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Curley School Library, Closed in 2012, Reopening Thanks to Boston Book Festival Book Drive

Organizers from The Boston Book Festival visited the Curley School Library to deliver more than a dozen children's books and a check for $5,500 as the culmination of The Book Festival's recent 'Shelf Help' donation effort, which begun in September and invited bookstores, book publishers, and citizens
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Why there's outrage over Priyanka Chopra delivering Penguin's annual lecture

So, for Priyanka Chopra to address people, especially on a topic like “breaking the glass ceiling” – an unacknowledged barrier to advancement in a profession, especially affecting women and members of minorities – is most certainly a big deal, but could the publishers not find anyone in the field of
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Price Performance Review on Shares of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc (BMY.L)

After a recent market scan, we can see that Bloomsbury Publishing Plc (BMY.L) shares have moved 1.92% higher over the past month. Tracking performance over the last 5 sessions, shares have moved 1.36%. Over the last half-year, shares have changed 8.77%. Over the last full year, shares have
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The Biggest Loser's Bob Harper Gets Personal in His Latest Book

I had this whole book idea laid out before my heart attack, but after my heart attack, the book got a lot more personal. I really do believe … In fact, when I first started talking about this book, I went into publishers, and I said, “We're going to put carbs back on your plate,” and everyone was just like “Woooo!”.
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Mel B reportedly approached to write new memoir on divorce with Stephen Belafonte

Keeping the excitement and gossips involving Mel's life in mind, a number of publishers have lined up appointments with the singer for a memoir. It also said that the Spice Girl is in talks with various publishers and may soon finalise a deal that would fetch her an advance of a whopping $7 million.
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Dental Ultrasonic Scaler Market Report Includes the Detailed Company Profile, New …

We have vast database of reports from the leading publishers and authors across the globe. We specialize in delivering customised reports as per the requirements of our clients. We have complete information about our publishers and hence are sure about the accuracy of the industries and verticals of
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Zara's Best-Selling Fall/Winter Items

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Zara's Best-Selling Fall/Winter Items

There's no question that Zara has positioned itself as the ultimate fast fashion retailer when it comes to offering uber trendy clothes at affordable prices. Whether you're looking for professional attire, a slinky dress to wear for a night out, or killer denim, the Spanish brand will always come through with a
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2 Hated Dividend Stocks You Should Love

There are so many qualities to love about most dividend stocks . Generally, the companies behind them are stable, with proven business models and histories of producing strong cash flow. It's a comforting feeling to own shares of such a company, with the promise they will serve you consistent income
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ZynVaded!

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ZynVaded!

We Have Issues! Publishing is raising funds for ZynVaded! EVO on Kickstarter! ZynVaded! EVO is the 1:1 scale tabletop miniatures skirmish game that can be played literally anywhere and at any time.
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Author Chris Hildenbrand's Newly Released "Move: Our Decision. God's Desire." is a Guidebook to …

“Move: Our Decision. God's Desire.” from Christian Faith Publishing author Chris Hildenbrand is artfully written through the analogy of mountain climbing, a hobby of the author's, which also holds biblical importance. Hildenbrand aims to help readers help themselves, with thought provoking chapters,
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Game of the Year 2017: #7 – Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice

And just to cap it all off, Cambridge-based developer Ninja Theory did it all without the backing of a major publisher, self-funding and self-publishing in order to retain full creative control. The game may lack the scale of some of 2017's biggest hitters, and it's certainly not the most “fun” to play – but it's an
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Optimizing The DSP Relationship: Value Of Audience Data For Publishers

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Optimizing The DSP Relationship: Value Of Audience Data For Publishers

While agencies use sophisticated ad tech to optimize campaigns across multiple DSPs, and to pinpoint audiences on the internet, on any device, many publishers are still in the dark about their own users. This lack of audience awareness is pushing down publisher revenues. Last June, Time Inc, the
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Patricia Palmer Dameron's Newly Released "The ABCs of Christ-Centered Teaching" Is A Helpful …

“The ABCs of Christ-Centered Teaching” from Christian Faith Publishing author Patricia Palmer Dameron is an encouraging read for teachers. Through her experiences she shares with them the lessons she learned throughout her journey and how her faith in God's word enabled her to effectively reach
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A Year Of The Trump Presidency: Subverting rule of law, degrading core institutions & values of …

America's great good fortune was to begin with the opposite – a superb moral leader. By June of 1775, when Congress appointed George Washington to command the nation's army, he had already “become a moral rallying post,” as his biographer, Douglas Southall Freeman, described him, “the
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Podcasts Took Off This Year. What Will the New Year Bring?

More than listener numbers, podcasts turned a corner in 2017, capturing the attention of more traditional platforms, like television, publishing and radio, who see podcasting as a way to grow audiences and to mine for stories. GettyImages-53396873 A man listens to an iPod through earphones August 17
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Officials probing CUNY staffers' shady publishing deals

State officials are investigating whether CUNY professors improperly scored tenure and promotions by publishing research papers with the help of shady, pay-to-play companies, The Post has learned. About a dozen educators at Queensborough Community College — including two department heads
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M&T Bank (MTB) Analysts See $2.40 EPS; Bloomsbury Publishing plc (LON:BMY) Covered By 3 …

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M&T Bank (MTB) Analysts See $2.40 EPS; Bloomsbury Publishing plc (LON:BMY) Covered By 3 …

Among 3 analysts covering Bloomsbury Publishing PLC (LON:BMY), 3 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 0 Hold. Therefore 100% are positive. Bloomsbury Publishing PLC had 29 analyst reports since July 23, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The stock has “Buy” rating by Numis Securities on Tuesday,
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Pivoting to video is the biggest trend in media — but it may not prove as lucrative as publishers hope

In 2015, BuzzFeed tasked five employees with a single objective: Craft the perfect viral Facebook video. To ensure maximum share-ability, such a video had to be short — no more than 40 seconds long — and enjoyable either with or without sound as users scrolled their feeds. The team found its
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Mary Ann Ruhl Thomas's Newly Released "A Portrait of Grace" Is a Poignant Story About a Mother …

“A Portrait of Grace” from Christian Faith Publishing author Mary Ann Ruhl Thomas is an evocative book on the difficulty of choosing compassion and … Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Mary Ann Ruhl Thomas's new novel tackles redemption through forgiveness, just as Jesus Christ forgives
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Library archives to go live May 2018

Scholarly publishing. Digital Commons is a professional publishing platform and supports online peer review and publishing, lowering the barriers to publish and manage digital journals, books and conferences. Open Educational Resources. The platform's multimedia capabilities allow the university to
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Mahopac Author's Second Book Already Attracting Accolades

MAHOPAC, N.Y.- Mahopac resident Traci Medford-Rosow never set out to be an author. Though a lawyer by trade, she is about to see her second book published (Morgan James Publishing) in April and it's already on the way to becoming another best seller. “Unblinded: One Man's Courageous
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NCCAL announces winners of state awards '17

KUWAIT, Dec 26 (KUNA) — The National Council for Culture, Arts and Literature (NCCAL) announced winners of 2017's awards, approved during a meeting chaired by Minister of Information Mohammad Al-Jabri. In a statement obtained by KUNA on Tuesday, NCCAL said that former Minister of
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Drag Queen Sensation Moist Yeriza Comes to the Butterfly Club

Bridget Haylock has appeared in theatre, film, TV, music and radio productions in Australia and the UK and holds a PhD in Creative Writing. Awarded a full scholarship, she studied 'The Method' at The Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in London, and with members of The Actor's Studio, New York.
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Gov't Newspapers Refuse to Publish Open Letter in Support of Detained Reuters Reporters

NAYPYITAW—The agency in charge of publishing advertisements in state-run newspapers have refused to print a statement of support for two detained Reuters journalists written by a group of their Naypyitaw-based colleagues. Twenty-six journalists based in Naypyitaw went to the Information Ministry
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Author Marq E. Redmond's Newly Released "Revelations of a Real Man (or Woman)" Is a …

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Author Marq E. Redmond's Newly Released "Revelations of a Real Man (or Woman)" Is a …

“Revelations of A Real Man (or Woman)” from Christian Faith Publishing author Marq E. Redmond follows the introspective journey of one man as he reflects on the decisions he has made throughout his life. By reflecting on their own decisions, readers can use his story to gain perspective on their own
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Author David Walton's Newly Released "When It Snows In Miami" is a Story about a girl who …

“When It Snows In Miami” from Christian Faith Publishing author David Walton tells the tale of a little girl and her mother as they face the hardships and tragedies of the second World War. After Mary Helen's father is presumed killed-in-action, she will struggle to cope with the loss by turning to God, even
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Author William Darroch's newly released "An American Carpenter's Story" is the personal story of …

“An American Carpenter's Story” from Christian Faith Publishing author William Darroch is an uplifting and insightful story of one man's journey through life. … Published by Christian Faith Publishing, William Darroch's new book takes readers through the life of the author and hopes to teach valuable
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French publishing house pulps kids' paper claiming Israel 'not a real country'

The cards that appeared in the January 2018 edition of the Youpi magazine, which belongs to the Groupe Bayard publishing house, read: “197: We call these 197 countries states, like France, Germany or Algeria. There are others, too, but not all the world's countries agree that all of them are real
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Two foreign students share their experiences of hiring Chinese to write and translate their …

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Two foreign students share their experiences of hiring Chinese to write and translate their …

… students studying language or literature are required to write all of their papers in Chinese, which is really challenging for some students,” he said. A necessary choice? It was 2014, his third year of studying for his bachelor's degree. He was taking an elective course in Chinese poetry, and the students
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Samoa's PM says people who abuse freedom of speech will be dealt with

He said some reporters continue to defame members of the public, by not only publishing inaccurate information but also publishing photos showing an ugly person or a photo about something that happened about 20 years ago. Tuilaepa said the law affords the opportunity for low income families who
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Can Google Chrome's ad filter can save us from those annoying pop-ups?

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Can Google Chrome's ad filter can save us from those annoying pop-ups?

Millions of people have turned to “ad-blocking” software to help remove commercial messages from their gaze, a trend that has caused consternation among publishers and advertisers alike. But earlier this week, one of the world's biggest advertising companies, Google, confirmed that its web browser,
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Moving to Edinburgh made Northern Ireland artist Alison a name in world of publishing

Ultimately, her dream is to not only illustrate but write her own children's book. She says: “I like creative writing although I don't know how good I am at it, but I would love to possibly write and illustrate my own book. “I just want to continue to build my career and illustration business and I would love to do
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Betty Patchett describes shock of winning sweepstakes prize

Patchett had made some purchases and played some games from Publishers Clearing House. Even so, she long has believed PCH presentations were fake, because she never saw any winners emerging from the shower in a towel — they always looked “dressed-up,” as if they knew “Prize Patrol” was
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The Halfknechts by Westfalia Publishing

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The Halfknechts by Westfalia Publishing

Westfalia Publishing is raising funds for The Halfknechts on Kickstarter! Miniature Halflings in Rennaisance garb, cultists, witch hunters, ogres and more in 28mm scale resin for gamers and collectors.
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Seniors and Staples students bridge age gap at inaugural writing workshop

A group of Staples juniors and seniors from the creative writing classes of Staples teachers Kim Herzog and David Stockwell took the bus to the Westport Center for Senior Activities to meet with Bassin's creative-writing seniors to participate in an intergenerational writing workshop. The group of roughly
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Data And Diversification: How Publishers Survived 2017

Publishers like CafeMedia, Ranker, LittleThings and Chegg developed systems that constantly tested ad tech partners, allowing them to remove exchanges who negatively affected overall revenue – by slowing down the site, for example – in ways that would have been invisible without testing in place.
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Celbridge author, Claire Daly, talks setbacks and success of her new novel 'Our Destiny Is Blood'

Rejection after rejection from agents and publishers, but author Claire Daly refused to be disheartened. Claire, who lives in Celbridge with her husband and two children, felt so passionate about her first fiction novel that she decided to take the self-publish road. The novel, titled Our Destiny Is Blood,
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3 found dead in Noblesville home on Christmas Day

Authorities were dispatched to the 11200 block of East 191st Street at 4:35 p.m. Dec. 25. Family members found the three dead inside the home when visiting during the afternoon, according to a press release sent by the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office just after 10 p.m. the same day. Investigators have
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Newspapers offer variety of writing education tools

Newspapers offer variety of writing education tools … In Ditoria Garrett's classroom, newspapers become an educational tool for writing poetry. Garrett … the Newspapers in Education program, which provides free copies of The Brunswick News to local teachers, in her creative writing class this semester.
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