Day: February 5, 2018

Best Bets- February 6, 2018

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Best Bets- February 6, 2018

Carmel — The Dance Discovery Class on Swing will be held at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 7 at The Palladium. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. Fishers — Pure Eatery, 8235 E 116th St., will host a Pine2Posh pallet painting event from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 8. Tickets are $45 with the $30 off code on pine2posh.com.
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Column: All messaging is not created equal

My pharmacy sent me a text message to tell me I had a prescription ready for pick up. I only had to respond with “YES” to complete the interaction. But I had another question for the pharmacist and couldn't use that SMS text to ask it. I still had to make a phone call. Although the basic SMS messaging my
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Night & Day diversions- February 6, 2018

By Current Publishing on February 5, 2018 Night & Day. From left: Lanene Charters as Rosie, Amy Bodnar as Donna Sheridan, and Jalynn Steele as Tanya from “Mamma Mia!” cast. “Mama Mia!,” Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, Indianapolis. Nominated for five Tony Awards, the musical weaves an
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HarperCollins to celebrate 50 years of 'Tiger Who Came to Tea'

In March the publisher will release a new paperback edition with a foreword by Kerr (£6.99), a new board book (£6.99), a CD of Judith Kerr stories read by … Ann-Janine Murtagh, executive publisher of HarperCollins Children's Books, said: “We are privileged to have been Judith's publishing home since
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Bluebird acquires 'Ten to Zen' stress relief guide

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Bluebird acquires 'Ten to Zen' stress relief guide

Pan Macmillan is publishing Ten to Zen, a book providing 10-minute “mind workouts” to tackle stress from NHS psychotherapist Owen O'Kane. Ten to Zen will be a lead New Year title for Bluebird, publishing in paperback in late December 2018. Carole Tonkinson, publisher of Bluebird, acquired world
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India: Self-publishing platform Pratilipi raises $4.3m in funding round led by Omidyar Network

The self-publishing platform also has over 150,000 content pieces published by more than 22,000 authors till date. On an average, a user spends 35 minutes a day reading on the platform, the company said. In an earlier interaction with Mint, Pratilipi's chief executive officer Ranjeet Singh said that the
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€20k EBRD Literature Prize reveals inaugural shortlist

Colm Lincoln, EBRD Deputy Secretary General, said: “We hope that the EBRD Literature Prize will not only highlight the best of translated fiction from our region, but also encourage publishers in the English-speaking world to give more prominence to the great stories told originally in Arabic, Turkish, the
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Mushrooms Are Good For You, But Are They Medicine?

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Mushrooms Are Good For You, But Are They Medicine?

Manager Yumi Kuwata buys the mushrooms here and says her top sellers include shimeji (beech mushrooms,) enoki (tiny white mushrooms with small caps) and shiitake, but she always has at least 10 varieties. Kuwata says her customers buy mushrooms because they're healthy and low in calories.
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Tough Competition Amongst Thought Leader Nominees

The founder of the awards is Lucy McCarraher, author of 11 books, and co-founder and Managing Editor of Rethink Press. … keynotes, workshops, masterclasses and webinars in all aspects of writing and publishing; and has a post-graduate diploma (DTLLS) in teaching Creative Writing and Literacy.
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Writing a best interests assessment report: key tips

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Writing a best interests assessment report: key tips

The first, and arguably, the most important advice given to anyone writing a report is to be aware of who your audience will be. The DoLS code of practice (paragraph 5.7) and paragraph 57 of schedule A1 to the MCA says that the supervisory body must give a copy of the consequent authorisation to the
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SA foodies f(l)avour at Gourmand World Cookbook Awards

Nompumelelo Mqwebu is the author of the self-published Through the Eyes of an African Chef and she has won two categories for the South Africa region in the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. Her debut book won the national award for the South Africa region in the categories of First Book as well
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Best Sellers: The Runwell Sport Chrono, The Runwell Sport, The Runwell & The Canfield Chrono

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Best Sellers: The Runwell Sport Chrono, The Runwell Sport, The Runwell & The Canfield Chrono

Applied filters: The Runwell Sport Chrono, The Runwell Sport, The Runwell and The Canfield Chrono.
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Nikita Singh's 'Letters to My Ex' to release on Valentines Day

Born in Patna and raised in Indore, Nikita worked in the book publishing industry in New Delhi for a few years before moving to New York for her MFA in Creative Writing (Fiction) at The New School. She lives in Manhattan, where she does digital content and marketing for a solar energy company.
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Historic journal calls USFSP home

“It holds two different positions for historians. As a scholarly peer-reviewed journal, it's publishing cutting edge research, new historical findings and new arguments,” said O'Connor. “It also, in its affiliation with Phi Alpha Theta, provides opportunities and benefits for undergraduate and graduate students.
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Glance Technologies Inc (OTCMKTS:GLNNF) Appoints Michael Terpin To Join Coin Advisory Board

Terpin holds a dual Bachelor Degree in Newspaper Journalism and English Literature from Syracuse University and an MFA in Creative Writing. He's an advisor to the Consumer Electronics Show, where he contributes blockchain content. In addition, he serves as an advisor to the SU's Newhouse
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New book ideas for readers

Publishers Penguin Random House has given book worms a few ideas for books to dip into for 2018 with its list of “New Year's Readsolutions”. Its 10 suggestions are: A book by a local author: 65 Years of Friendship by George Bizos; A book that takes place in the future: Artemis by Andy Weir; A book
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Controversial China book may get parliamentary protection

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Controversial China book may get parliamentary protection

Two major publishers ditched the manuscript, by a professor of public ethics at Charles Sturt University, Professor Clive Hamilton, citing fears Beijing or its proxies would launch legal action. The publishing of the manuscript by the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Intelligence and Security would further
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Starbreeze Publishing Signs Mohawk Games Strategy Title "10 Crowns"

Starbreeze Publishing Signs Mohawk Games Strategy Title “10 Crowns” … Starbreeze, an independent creator, publisher and distributor of high quality entertainment products, has signed a publishing agreement with Mohawk Games regarding the project currently under the working title 10 Crowns.
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Schools expand course offerings to give students wider array of career options

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Schools expand course offerings to give students wider array of career options

Next year, Indian Creek High School students will be able to take creative writing or learn more about the anatomy of the human body. Greenwood Community High School students will be able to experience working in radio and television. And Center Grove students will be able to learn about textiles
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Electronic Publishing Market Research Report Analysis by Recent Developments, Sharp Details …

Electronic Publishing Market latest research report provides in-depth analysis of definitions, classifications, applications and Electronic Publishing Industry chain structure forecast until 2022. The report also consists of development trends, competitive landscape analysis, and key regions development
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Nexus Backed Partilipi Raises $4.3M in Series A Led by Omidyar Network

Nasadiya Technologies' run self-publishing platform Pratilipi has raised $4.3mn in Series A round of funding led by Omidyar Network with participation from existing investors, Nexus Venture Partners, Atul Goel, Contrarian Capital and Times Internet Limited and new investors Shunwei Capital and WEH
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Esther Schonfeld and JM Farkas's New Book “The Not-So-Mean Lady Next Door” is Written in …

Published by New York City-based Page Publishing, Esther Schonfeld's and J.M. Farkas's beautifully illustrated tale centers around ten-year old James, who loves to spend his Saturdays with his best friends, Drew and Matt, playing sports and other games in the backyard. In this ever changing modern
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SALFORD SONGWRITER CREATES NATIONAL SACK ESTHER MCVEY CAMPAIGN TRACK

Fifty year old Dominic, who's currently studying for a degree in English Language and Creative Writing at Salford University, has had his ups and downs in life and writes from experience. He reveals that he's not a prolific songwriter, the last track he wrote being a prize-winning song about loan sharks
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Artist Adam Kurtz: 'Be yourself. No one needs you to make something that already exists'

Adam Kurtz is a lot of things — author, illustrator, graphic designer and all-around creative — but ask him what he prefers to be called and he'll just say simply “artist and author.” “It's the simplest way for people to sort of understand the full scope of what I do,” he says during a chat at Raffles Hotel's Long
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Publisher's note: Changing of the guard

My time as interim publisher here at the Monitor is coming to a close. In my previous roles, I have always found such value in the coverage that this publication provides and I am grateful that I had a chance to contribute to this organization. A big thank you to all the writers that make us what we are and to
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Hear, hear: Swedish audiobook streaming company Storytel bets big on India

Giving voice to authors and books, Storytel has tied up with top publishers for its subscription-based service that offers audiobooks and e-books. A decade ago, when Swedish audiobook company Storytel began to aggregate and create original content from audio books, little did the founders know that
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Robert Bolduc's new book “The GHOST Project: Heaven's Harp” is a thrilling fiction about a …

Published by New York City-based Page Publishing, Robert Bolduc's galvanizing tale is a wonderful read to all lovers of science fiction and mystery novels. This book will surely astound the readers with its pages filled with a mixture of action and drama. Readers who wish to experience this exciting
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Pratilipi raises $4.3 million in funding round led by Omidyar Network

Bengaluru: Self-publishing platform Pratilipi (Nasadiya Technologies Pvt. Ltd) has raised $4.3 million in Series A round of funding led by Omidyar Network, the company said in a statement on Monday. Existing investors, including Nexus Venture Partners, Contrarian Capital, Atul Goel and Times Internet
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Newsprint ad spend down 15 per cent

Peter Miller, CEO of NewsMediaWorks says, “Trust has been a key issue for advertisers in 2017 and will continue to be this year, which is why we have seen brands choosing news media, particularly for their digital campaigns, because the trusted environment that our publishers offer is unmatched for
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Omidyar, others invest in e-publishing startup Pratilipi

Bengaluru-based self-publishing e-platform, Pratilipi, has raised $4.3 million (Rs 28 crore) in a Series A funding round led by Omidyar Network, a company statement said. Existing investors Nexus Venture Partners; Atul Goel, managing director of the Essel Group's E-City Ventures; Contrarian Capital
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'I Love to Read Month' activities kick off early at Maple Grove Middle School

Justin M. Anderson's first taste of the publishing world came in 2015 when his mother helped him self-publish the book, “Saving Stripes: A Kitty's Story,” which tells the true story of the cat family he helped rescue from the point of view of the orange tabby he ended up adopting. To date, more than 300
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Controversial China book to get parliamentary protection

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Controversial China book to get parliamentary protection

Key members of federal parliament's national security committee are backing a move to use the committee's powers to publish an explosive book on Chinese Communist Party influence in Australia. Committee chair and Liberal MP Andrew Hastie and deputy chair Anthony Byrne, a Labor MP, are among
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Books authored by top cops released at Kolkata book fair

“Kabirs Final Gazi, which had been serially published in a leading Bengali publication, was released at the fair as a paperback,” a senior official of Publishers and Booksellers Guild – organizers of the book fair – told PTI. The Hindi translation of Deputy Commissioner (Special Task Force) Muralidhar
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Passing the Torch: Source Publisher Reflects on Two Decades of Community Service

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Passing the Torch: Source Publisher Reflects on Two Decades of Community Service

Source founder and publisher for two decades, Shaun Pennington, is handing the reins to Kelsey Nowakowski. On an otherwise unremarkable day at Hook, … Shaun Pennington, the publisher of V.I. Source, recalled hearing me mention I had a journalism background. And, as they say, the rest is history.
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AD Smith's New Book "He Awaits You" is an Intriguing Story Filled with Enigmatic Occurrences …

Published by New York City-based Page Publishing, A. D. Smith's perplexing tale draws plot from the Bible to fuel the events that transpired with unfathomable excitement and intrigue. Readers who wish to experience this engrossing work can purchase “He Awaits You” at bookstores everywhere,
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Oakden scandal: ICAC commissioner Bruce Lander to publish report just before SA election

“During that investigation three persons with an interest in my investigation made submissions to the effect that I was not empowered to prepare and publish a report that might identify a person without that person's consent. “If those submissions were accepted there would have been no utility in
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Loving man's best friend in “The Friend”

Nunez directs her narrator's writing to several different targets over the course of the novel, including her friend for most of the book and Apollo during the tear-jerking last chapter. Her writing style flits between memoir and simple observation, and as a result, “The Friend” reads more like a disjointed
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Publishing hospital complication rates to improve patient outcomes

One in nine patients who go into a hospital in Australia suffer a complication — ranging from the minor to the catastrophic. In a new report from the Grattan Institute, it's argued complication rates from public and private hospitals should be published to encourage improvements in complication rates and
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Most Afghans can't read, but book trade is booming

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Most Afghans can't read, but book trade is booming

At a time when book publishers in many countries are struggling, over the last three years those in Afghanistan have been flourishing — and that is despite the country's chronically low literacy rates: Only 2 out of 5 Afghan adults can read. But those who can seem to be doing it with remarkable regularity,
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Over 1 million PUBG cheaters banned in January but it's “escalating”

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is exceptionally popular and it will have been the best selling game on Steam month on month for nearly a year next month. Although PUBG is incredibly popular, it has attracted hackers in their droves. Cheat protection system BattlEye tweeted out this morning that over
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Can He Tear Up That $400 Textbook?

It's the latter feature that could set Top Hat apart in the crowded ed-tech space: “Everyone's doing classroom response systems,” says Fiona Hollands, professor of education at Columbia University's Teachers College, “but not everybody's providing a platform for [professors'] self-publishing” of textbooks.
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Loveland transplant Douglas Light releases second novel

Light wanted to take advantage of the marketing knowledge that traditional publishers have to offer, versus self-publishing. “It's a lot of work (to market), and going that route helps get the book out further. Plus it also adds credibility to what I'm doing,” he said. “At least one other person likes what I'm doing
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