Does the rise of data sharing platforms bring the much debated concept of publishers pooling their data resources to combat the duopoly any closer, asks Paul Barnard at Sirdata? The recent emergence of Salesforce's Data Studio offers the market yet another platform for 'data sharing'. This allows
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And of course the book writing. It's too much!!! I previously made a deliberate decision that these activities are things that I should do. I have more or less been mentally prepared for this kind of workload. And yet it's crushing my soul. I don't bellyache much, in Nuke Your Darlings or generally, but this is all
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And Valentine's thinks that it's the best. But gather 'round, peeps, I'll tell you … The top-sellers for Girl Scout cookies are Thin Mints followed by Caramel deLites (or Samoas) (19 percent), Peanut Butter Patties (13 percent), and Peanut Butter Sandwiches (11 percent). I asked around the newsroom, and
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The Entertainment Software Association (ESA), which represents many major game publishers, argues that simulating proprietary server code in this way requires copying large parts of the “expressive nature” of the games in question—server-hosted content that often was never distributed to the public.
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Following a Twitter chat last month with India's Write India author and Mrs Funnybones Twinkle Khanna, TOI Books had its eighth Twitter chat session of Write India Season 2 with Author of the Month for February, Nikita Singh. The bestselling author of romance novels and heartwarming love stories
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I am looking to find ongoing, part-time work with an individual or company. I have written for several websites over the years. Currently, I am seeking anywhere from five to twelve hours per week,…
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Unfortunately, I've also seen what's been happening to the ENG 1800 courses. Professional writing courses usually fill up rapidly, missing out on first years and sophomores who should be taking these introductory courses, because so many juniors and seniors need them to graduate. In my 1800 course
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Said Chi: “There have been so many changes in technology in the publishing industry, and Ingram has been part of leading this change. Also, they have been expanding globally and advancing in new, expansive directions. It's a compelling time to be in this industry, and I'm looking forward to being on
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Don't Tell Me!” Also an author, Poundstone released her second book, the critically acclaimed “The Totally Unscientific Study Of The Search For Human Happiness,” last year. It made No. 1 on Amazon Best Sellers lists in humor in hardcover, audible and CD. Poundstone was the first woman, in its then
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Ladies, Amazon has launched a new beauty page for all your natural and relaxed hair needs. Textures and Hues offers tutorials, top picks, bestsellers in the wigs and weaves category and to make the shopping experience light on your bank account, coupons.
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Publishers Dubray Books announced the news on Twitter after the #LetterstoMyDaughters social media campaign led by fellow Irish authors helped the … Now actress and singer Maria Doyle Kennedy has called on writers and actors to publicly read a chapter each of Emma's latest book to raise money
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Poetry has always been part of my life, from Mother Goose rhymes to poetry and poetry-writing classes in high school and college. Mostly it was just on the sidelines of my life, except for a few brief flurries of serious writing. But recently I've decided that I need to join or jump-start the poetry renaissance.
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It helped build my confidence, made me believe I could do more and be more and ultimately it was the bridge to transfer to Linfield College for a four-year degree in creative writing. I now serve on the Tillamook Bay Community College Board of Education because I feel so strongly about the opportunity
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“Despite the great publishing success that Billy Graham enjoyed for over fifty years, it was never about bestsellers,” says David Moberg, senior v-p and group publisher for HarperCollins Christian Publishing Trade Books Group. “It was always only about one thing…the Gospel. We have been blessed
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WASHINGTON, D.C., February 20, 2018 — Lens technologies have advanced across all scales, from digital cameras and high bandwidth in fiber optics to the LIGO lab instruments. Now, a new lens technology that could be produced using standard computer-chip technology is emerging and could
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