Oxford, UK, September 30, 2021 – (PR.com) – About The History Hut A self-help book for those who feel empty inside despite everything they have. Retired history professor Charlie is on the hunt for a new project but gets a lot more than he expected when he finds out his new shed is possessed by the spirit of Gustin, a ...
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The best sales of the week | Writing
Reading room The best-selling New Zealand books this week, as recorded by the Nielsen BookScan New Zealand bestseller list and described by Steve Braunias FICTION 1 The last guests by JP Pomare (Hachette, $ 34.99) Bravo to Pomaré for placing two of his thrillers in the top 10; Bravo also to the booksellers who put their work in front of ...
Read More »Fight loneliness with “mixed reality” technology
A new project by Cardiff University researchers will explore how ‘mixed reality’ technology can be used to combat feelings of loneliness and isolation. Scientists are investigating whether standard technology that brings the virtual and physical world together can be used to tackle the growing problem of loneliness in the UK. The team is evaluating the suitability and feasibility of devices ...
Read More »Opening of a new major retrospective of A Life in Painting
Leon Kossoff: A Life in Painting is a new major traveling retrospective of the paintings of the founding British artist (1926 – 2019). Inaugurated at Annely Juda Fine Art in London on September 30, it will travel to New York and Los Angeles in early 2022. The exhibition includes 58 works and will be the first posthumous exhibition and the ...
Read More »The new book is a sincere dive and a bridge between historical patterns and the future possibilities of the Divine Feminine.
Iris Angellys publishes “Passion to Thrive: Reclaim your Life’s Potential, Purpose, Passion and Power” TARE, Australia, September 30, 2021 / PRNewswire-PRWeb / – Iris Angellys has seen thousands of women cope with the tools at their disposal. With a complex journey from helplessness to empowerment itself, her life purpose is now focused on creating a space for women to discover ...
Read More »Jeff Bezos must take Panchjanya magazine’s disapproval seriously
The second richest man in the world remembers almost daily how difficult it will be to win in the second most populous country. Unlike China, where the recent attack on the tech titans was waged with all the formal might of state power, the latest blow to Amazon.com Inc. in India came from unexpected and unofficial circles. . President Jeff ...
Read More »Announcement of the winners of the 2021 Aotearoa Book Trade Industry Awards
September 30, 2021 @booksandpublishing The winners of the Aotearoa Book Trade Industry Awards carried over to 2021 have been announced. The winners of each category are: Book Publisher of the Year Emerging Editor of the Year Rachel Eadie, Penguin Random House New Zealand Bookstore of the Year Schrödinger Bookstore, Petone Emerging Bookstore of the Year Rafael Moreira, McLeods booksellers, Rotorua ...
Read More »Independent company: Interior Yardage – Smiley Pete Publishing
In the early 1990s, Jenny Hill was working as a nurse. In her spare time, she enjoyed sewing and helping friends decorate their homes. She and a neighbor, also a nurse, have attended a fabric show in Atlanta before and came back with more fabric than they needed. Much more. Hill sold it in his house and in a flea ...
Read More »Kith Fall 2021 Ready-to-Wear Collection
Kith celebrates 10 years of activity this season. Founder Ronnie Fieg marks anniversary with 300-page book in collaboration with Jim Moore titled KXTH, which relates all the projects of the Kith universe, from BMW to Cap’n Crunch. It reads less like the emotional story of building a brand, regardless of Fieg’s passion for each product, and more like a cross ...
Read More »World book cover reveals Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji’s commentary on spiritual epic Atmasiddhi Shastra to be published by HarperCollins
(Eds: Disclaimer: The following press release has been sent to you under agreement with PRNewswire. PTI assumes no editorial responsibility in this regard.) Overwhelming anticipation and pre-orders set the stage for this new modern spiritual classic on the bestseller list NEW DELHI, Sept. 29, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Humanity has accomplished incredible feats. And yet fundamental questions continue to ...
Read More »The second edition of the Sikkim Global Film Festival will be held from December 10 to 14
Information and Public Relations Minister LN Sharma has announced that the second edition of the Sikkim Global Film Festival will be held from December 10 to 14. Besides film screenings and the participation of filmmakers from around the world, the festival will also be a platform for a meeting between producers and investors, a fashion show, a cultural exhibition, artistic ...
Read More »Nguyen Nhat Anh’s bestseller to be released in South Korea
South Korean Publishing House 59mins has acquired the copyright to the book and will publish it in early 2022, with Jeong Yekang’s translation, according to Tre (Youth) Publishing House, copyright holder of many. Anh books. “Some countries are far away, but the bridge of literature, cinema, music and art helps to get closer. How can you not want to visit ...
Read More »Bitcoin Asset Solve Store Of Value
After digesting the article titled âHow Bitcoin Solves the Value Store Problemâ from @ Mind / Matter published in Bitcoin Magazine on August 1, 2021, I found myself unsatisfied. While consistent with the article’s central premise, that bitcoin acts as a store of value better than any other major asset, more could be said about the relative flaws of other ...
Read More »Blade Runner RPG announced
Free League Publishing, the creators of the popular Alien RPG and Tales of the Loop, has announced plans to release a new tabletop role-playing game set in the world of Blade Runner. The new tabletop role-playing game will be released in 2022 and will use the same Year Zero game engine that forms the basis of other RPGs from Free ...
Read More »Trump’s legal challenges against unflattering revealers continue to fail as referee sides with Omarosa
Top line Former President Donald Trump’s complaint alleging ex-aide Omarosa Manigault violated his nondisclosure agreement by publishing a book about his administration has failed in arbitration, one of a series of unsuccessful legal efforts by Trump and his allies to punish the authors for their damaging books about him and his presidency. Former President Donald Trump speaks at a rally ...
Read More »Red Dead Online weekly update September 28
Rockstar Games rolled out the weekly Red Dead Online update on September 28, resetting activities and discounts! Same as before, for the recap, go below for the list of new activities, discounts and more. Red Dead Online weekly update reset for September 28: Red Dead Online add three new Hardcore Telegram Missions this week with A difficult business, three new ...
Read More »Transform magazine: SomeOne designs a new destination brand for Olympia – 2021
Creative design agency SomeOne developed the new destination brand for Olympia London, an exhibition and event space based in West London. The branding strategy and visual identity aim to position Olympia as the new London center of creativity, hospitality and experience. The redevelopment of the site, which aims to improve existing exhibition and event spaces, will include new buildings on ...
Read More »The owner of the mysterious bookstore built his dream house
It is a universally recognized truth that a man who owns at least 60,000 pounds must need a very large house. At one point in the mid-1980s, Otto Penzler, the indefatigable founder and owner of The Mysterious Bookshop, the Manhattan store specializing in fictional crime and spy stories and high-profile thrillers, could no longer ignore The obvious: his personal collection ...
Read More »Round Hill Music Royalty Fund diversifies its exposure with the acquisition of The O’Jays catalog
The board said the acquisition of Round Hill would diversify its portfolio, giving it increased exposure to classic R&B and soul. Streaming makes up 64% of the catalog’s revenue mix, with the balance made up of 3% physical, 10% download, 17% sync, while 6% comes from other sources, according to the catalog’s royalty statements for calendar years 2018-2020. In terms ...
Read More »Ethanol Producer Magazine – The latest news and data on ethanol production
Gevo Inc. announced on September 23 that it had entered into an asset purchase agreement to acquire certain patents from Butamax Advanced Biofuels LLC and its subsidiary Danisco US Inc. Less than a week later, the company announced that it had obtained a new patent. for a process for upgrading bio-based alcohols into alternative fuels. The asset purchase agreement with ...
Read More »Barnes & Noble reopens at Kings Mall
Barnes & Noble announces the opening of a new bookstore in Kings Mall on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. The new store brings Barnes & Noble back to Kingston after closing its old store on Ulster Crossing Plaza earlier in the year. The new store will officially open to the public with a ribbon cutting by local author Stephen Blauweiss at ...
Read More »Five apps to keep you cool for school
(Pocket-lint) – Back to school season may be here, but AppGallery has covered students and lifelong learners with its selection of apps to make study mode a snap! Now home to over 134,000 apps built into Huawei’s innovative HMS Core, and loved by over 550 million active users around the world, we’ve handpicked some of our favorite AppGallery to get ...
Read More »Panchjanya magazine attacks Amazon for corruption after “anti-national” Infosys
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos on the cover of the new Panchjanya edition New Delhi: E-commerce giant Amazon was called “East India Company 2.0” in the controversial latest cover story from Panchjanya – a newspaper with its roots in RSS, the ideological mentor of the ruling BJP. Panchjanya editor-in-chief Hitesh Shankar tweeted an image of the new cover on Monday, which ...
Read More »Announcement of the 2021 Nib Literary Award finalists
September 27, 2021 @booksandpublishing The list of finalists for the $ 20,000 Mark and Evette Moran Nib Literary Prize, known as âThe Featherâ, has been announced. The preselected books are: Only Happiness Here: In Search of Elizabeth von Arnim (Gabrielle Carey, UQP) The Winter Road: A Tale of Legacy, Land, and a Croppa Creek Murder (Kate Holden, Black Inc.) A ...
Read More »Woolworths and Big W Join Wiggles 30th Anniversary Celebrations with Collectibles and Virtual Activities
Collectibles and a virtual Facebook birthday party are on their way from Big W and Woolworths to help celebrate the 30th birthday of iconic Australian children’s group, The Wiggles, this month. Woolworths has partnered with the Royal Australian Mint to produce 8 million celebratory collector coins for the occasion, available from October 6, 2021. The collection includes four unique $ ...
Read More »10 things you didn’t know about Awkwafina
Awkwafina, née Nora Lum, is one of Hollywood’s next generation’s brightest talents. Whether she creates and plays a dual role on her own show or in big budget blockbusters, she obviously gives 110% to everything she does. RELATED: The 7 Best Awkwafina Characters Are Nora From Queens But as her star continues to rise, there are still things about her ...
Read More »Ready to bite cast in ‘Dracula’ at Westfield Playhouse • Current Publishing
It seems natural for Robert Webster Jr. to dress up as a vampire on the eve of Halloween. âI’m a huge Halloween jerk,â he said. âI’m the Clark Griswold (‘Vacation’ movies) of my neighborhood. I have the most lights of any house, so when I saw the opportunity to audition for ‘Dracula’ I said ‘Of course’. I hadn’t read the ...
Read More »Danube Home announces the launch of its Garden 2022 e-catalog in Al Barsha
Just in time for winter, Danube Home, leader in the home furnishings and home improvement industry, invites everyone to live a little bigger in the great outdoors, to weave a little slice of heaven in the urban jungle. , with the launch of its new Garden collection in stores in the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Bahrain and online at ...
Read More »Back to the future of security
In the summer of 2020, months after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Safety + Health asked various opinion leaders and occupational safety and health practitioners: âDo you think the COVID-19 pandemic will have a lasting impact on occupational safety and health and, if so, how? Their responses were published in the July 2020 issue of S + H. Over ...
Read More »Black Books in the Time of COVID – Karen Wyld
The creative industries have undoubtedly been hit hard in 2020/2021. People working in film, stage, music, literature and mixed media have lost contract after contract. Businesses and individuals in the entertainment and arts industries, who rely heavily on freelance and casual labor, have also missed many government support programs. I have been a freelance writer for about seven years. It’s ...
Read More »Roahl Dahl’s inspiration behind his most bizarre characters as catalog sold to Netflix
Fans of ROALD DAHL are in for a treat: a plethora of works by the beloved author is about to hit our screens. This week, streaming giant Netflix reclaimed its entire catalog, prompting immediate discussion of a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory series and an on-screen version of Matilda The Musical, based on another of her books. . 11 Streaming ...
Read More »MSGM: extravagant outfits for Spring / Summer 2022
Floral patterns, lines and checkered patterns were very present in this collection where cozy and softness intertwine. Floral patterns, lines and checkered patterns were very present in this collection where cozy and softness intertwine. We know MSGM for their eye-catching, expressive and colorful outfits, and we also expected some vibrant colors for this new collection. Even though flowing materials and ...
Read More »7 facts about Richard Wagner, his music and his misadventures
The mastermind behind the Bayreuth Festival was not so masterful in its personal affairs, and while its music was revolutionary, its socio-political views were far from pretty. 1. Convinced of his own genius Born in Leipzig on May 22, 1813, Wilhelm Richard Wagner was convinced early on of his own genius, despite the fact that a music teacher once said ...
Read More »‘Black Nerd Problems’ Authors Reveal Secret Origins That Turned Website Into A Book – Orange County Register
William Evans and Omar Holmon met at the 2008 National Poetry Slam while representing different cities. Fast forward to 2021, they are publishing a book together. Their joint collection of essays “Black Nerd Problems” just hit stores. âWe became really good friends and realized we both had an affinity for nerd and pop culture stuff,â said Evans, who lives in ...
Read More »Katara to launch magazine on cultural activities in Qatar
Doha: Readers in Qatar and abroad will be able to learn about Qatar’s vibrant cultural scene as Katara Publishing House releases an exclusive culture-focused publication. Culture magazine would be printed in English and it is the first of its kind in the country. It will be a guide to cultural activities and places in Qatar and will provide a wealth ...
Read More »Seven steps to accelerate the lifecycle of a data science project
“A data strategy with a scalable, real-time cloud data platform as a central pillar is key” Data scientists need clean, up-to-date, and consolidated datasets to unlock the potential of machine learning. However, they often face challenges due to siled and stale infrastructure and data constraints. A data strategy with a scalable, real-time cloud data platform as a central pillar is ...
Read More »Bitcoin Price Explodes Soon
Last Week In Bitcoin is a series dealing with the events of the previous week that occurred in the Bitcoin industry, covering all important news and analysis. Summary of the week During what should have been a positive week for bitcoin, we saw some declines and sideways actions. Despite this, El Salvador continues to grab the headlines as the country ...
Read More »Fairfax County Schools Remove 2 Books With Graphic Sex From Libraries
A northern Virginia school system said it was removing two books from school libraries, including an illustrated memoir containing explicit illustrations of sex involving children, after a parent expressed concern about them when a school board meeting. A northern Virginia school system said it was removing two books from school libraries, including an illustrated memoir containing explicit illustrations of sex ...
Read More »Radhaa Publishing House Prepares Collaborative Book on Medicine for the Soul as Pandemic Continues
Energy Healing and Soul Medicine: Stories of Healing and Miracles. A collaborative book from Radhaa Publishing House. Radhaa Publishing House advertises energy healing and soul medicine. A collaborative book features holistic practitioners, innovators, healers and shamans. This is the first world-class healing directory ever to be published in book form. âWe are living in a time of great transformation. This ...
Read More »Focus on customer convenience puts Vancouver furniture retailer in the perfect spot to meet growing pandemic demand
Article CEO and co-founder Aamir Baig Kitt Woodland / The Globe and Mail Here’s how it happened: During the pandemic, a young professional in a North American city found herself stranded at home, working from her kitchen table, or worse, her couch. Eventually, maybe in the middle of a Zoom call or while ordering groceries online, she looked up from ...
Read More »A rhyming e-book for children will be offered for free on Amazon
A local author hopes to bring smiles back to children in the midst of a pandemic by donating an electronic copy of her latest children’s book for free. Fremont-native Kellie Carte-Sears’ latest book, “The Power of a Flower: A Book of Determination and Teamwork,” is the third in a series of children’s books she has written titled “Moments with Massy. ...
Read More »House approves funding for Israel’s Iron Dome
WASHINGTON – The House Thursday by an overwhelming majority approved $ 1 billion in new funding for Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system, after a debate that revealed bitter divisions among Democrats over US policy towards one of its closest allies. The vote was 420: 9 to help Israel replace missile interceptors used in heavy fighting in a devastating rocket ...
Read More »Uzbekistan promotes preservation of historical heritage during Culture Week
Khiva in Uzbekistan is like a city-museum full of impressive cultural sites just begging to be discovered. In the Middle Ages, it was an important trading center on the Great Silk Road. Nowadays, its rich and preserved heritage makes the city one of the most interesting modern places in Uzbekistan. As part of the country’s cultural heritage week, an international ...
Read More »The Renewal of Berlin Inc
VSUNVENTIONAL WISDOM wants the capital of Europe’s most powerful economy to be poor, Bolshia, chronically in debt and totally dependent on subsidies from richer states. The Berlin-Brandenburg Airport construction debacle, completed in 2020 nine years behind schedule and more than ⬠4 billion ($ 4.7 billion) in budget overruns, has confirmed all prejudices about the city. A political storm is ...
Read More »Oaklins DeSilva + Phillips Client Workman Publishing Sold to Hachette Book Group for $ 240 Million | State
NEW YORK, September 23, 2021 / PRNewswire-PRWeb / – Oaklins client DeSilva + Phillips, Workman Publishing, one of the largest and most respected independent book publishers in the United States, and Hachette Book Group today announced that Hachette completed the acquisition of Workman for $ 240 million. The transaction was closed after the successful completion of the regulatory approval process. ...
Read More »Art exhibition on plastic waste will showcase the work of the Environment Agency
BACKLIT Gallery has announced a collaboration with artist Joshua Sofaer and the Environment Agency (EA) to organize an interdisciplinary exhibition on plastic waste. The showcase will use art to spark critical discussions of environmental issues, according to EA, with the exhibit’s centerpiece, a plastic sculpture of a body weighing 98.66 kg, representing the amount of plastic waste generated per capita ...
Read More »“The right to sex” goes beyond the parameters of consent
So this is a book that explicitly addresses intersectionality, even if Srinivasan is not satisfied with the common – and reductive – understanding of the term. Paying attention to the difference isn’t enough, she says. For a book by a philosopher who argues in favor of theory, âThe Right to Sexâ keeps coming back to the reality of lived experience. ...
Read More »Nigerians donate artwork to British Museum in new version of looted Benin bronzes
A new artists’ guild from Benin City, Nigeria has offered to donate works of art to the British Museum in London to encourage them to return the priceless Benin bronzes that were looted from the city’s royal court. by British troops in 1897. Created in the once powerful kingdom of Benin from at least the 16th century, the bronze and ...
Read More »Carol Major’s The Asparagus Wars is a journey through grief, illness and recovery. | Blue Mountain Gazette
what’s up, Carol Major, Katoomba, Varuna, memory Katoomba author Carol Major’s debut book is an emotional, confronting and witty journey through family, illness, grief and recovery. The Asparagus Wars is a memoir that covers, according to the author, “the battle to save my daughter from an aggressive form of muscular dystrophy, complicated by cancer”. Published by independent Australian publishing house ...
Read More »How Grid Virtualization Can Pave the Way for Renewable Energy
Cleary and Palmer also write about the challenge of finding the right balance between supply and demand on the power grid. âGrid operators need to have an idea of ââhow much renewable energy is being produced at any given time, how much renewable energy is expected and how to react to changing production. All of this information can be difficult ...
Read More »Navy SEAL Rob O’Neill and Medal of Honor hero Dakota Meyer write book
The Navy SEAL who fired the shots that killed Osama Bin Laden and the first living Marine to receive the Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War are writing a self-help book. Described as “the best of military memoir and straightforward self-help,” according to its official website, “The Way Forward” will switch between the perspective of Robert O’Neill and Dakota ...
Read More »The Frist Art Museum holds the first major exhibition in the United States devoted to medieval art in Bologna
The Frist Art Museum presents Medieval Bologna: art for a university town, the first major museum exhibition in the United States to focus on medieval art made in the prosperous city of Bologna, in northern Italy. Designed and curated by the Senior Curator of the Frist Art Museum, Trinita Kennedy, the exhibition of illuminated manuscripts, paintings and sculptures will be ...
Read More »Panama City receives exhibition of ancient Chinese-style paintings
PANAMA CITY – The latest art exhibition at Gulf Coast State College combines traditional Chinese painting technique with contemporary American subjects, a mix of East and West, new and old. “Campus Life” features paintings by Florida A&M University art professor Nan Liu. It opened on September 10 at the GCSC Amelia Center gallery in Panama City and will run until ...
Read More »Evergrande sell and Bitcoin
The following is taken from a recent edition of Deep Dive, Bitcoin Magazine’s high-end market newsletter. To be among the first to receive this and other on-chain bitcoin market analysis straight to your inbox, Subscribe now. After covering real estate group Evergrande last week in Daily Dive # 060, our biggest concerns were the further spread of contagion to the ...
Read More »Universal Music shares soar on the stock market
The world’s largest music label saw its market value jump to $ 55 billion in Europe’s biggest list of the year. The Universal Music Group (UMG) logo is seen in a building in Zurich, Switzerland, July 20, 2021. (Reuters) Shares of Universal Music Group have jumped by more than a third when they debuted on the stock market, with investors ...
Read More »Twitch and National Music Publishers’ Association strike music deal
Music rights issues have been a major issue for Twitch streamers for some time now, as DMCA takedown notices have resulted in countless clips being removed from the site. However, a new deal between Twitch and the National Music Publishers’ Association could make it easier for streamers and musicians. According to a statement, the two companies aim “to forge productive ...
Read More »125ft Luxury Condo Construction Package for Greenwich Village
GREENWICH VILLAGE, NY – Developers last week filed plans to build an 11-story luxury condo building on the site of a vacant Greenwich Village property that community groups have asked to mark. New building permits have been filed for 66 University Place, the former home of pioneering publishing house Grove Press. More recently, the Greenwich Village address housed the Agata ...
Read More »Picture Stories review – how a news magazine blew up British photography | Movies
With photo editing software and deepfakes continue to gradually erode trust in visual media, it seems almost foreign to return to a time of reverent interest and belief in photographs – when they held a totemic power to expand images. worldviews and shaping politics. Rob West’s inspirational documentary on the British news magazine Picture Post, published between 1938 and 1957, ...
Read More »How this publisher of children’s books leverages direct consumer marketing to be successful
What does a publishing house need to do to sell 2 million books in a single year? For Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream, the answer may be unexpected: combine meaningful topics for kids with innovative direct-to-consumer marketing tactics. It’s an unconventional approach, but it works – time consuming. Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream is a San Diego-based children’s book publisher ...
Read More »Enjoy the outdoors of Flintshire with Our Back Yard events
We are excited to host free outdoor tasting sessions led by Our Back Yard at Connah’s Quay Library in September and October: Heritage and nature walk: Tuesday September 21, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nature Art & Craft: Tuesday September 28, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Introduction to wildlife surveys: Tuesday, October 5, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Heritage & ...
Read More »Life after proclaiming Trump’s re-election as divinely ordained
Beyond the spiritual test of unfulfilled prophecies, there are very earthly issues here: Under Mr. Strang’s leadership, Charisma has grown from a church magazine to a multi-faceted institution with a multitude of best- New York Times sellers, millions of podcast downloads and one foot remaining in print, with a circulation of 75,000 copies for its first magazine. It is widely ...
Read More »Meghan Markle, Prince Harry’s Time cover mocks Have You Been Paying Attention?
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Time magazine cover is BADLY mocked by Australian comedians on Did You Pay Attention? By Monique Friedlander For Daily Mail Australia Posted: 9:09 p.m. EDT, September 20, 2021 | Update: 9:18 p.m. EDT, September 20, 2021 Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were the butt of many jokes on the Australian comedy show Have You Payed ...
Read More »Bookshop.org, BA helps underrepresented communities to open independent bookstores
September 21, 2021 @booksandpublishing In the UK, Bookshop.org and the Booksellers Association (BA) have launched a program to help launch and encourage new bookstores founded by members of under-represented communities. The New Futures program will receive applications from under-represented communities who believe they have the potential to create viable book-selling businesses. These communities include individuals who identify as Black and ...
Read More »5 common myths surrounding self-publishing
Opinions expressed by Contractor the contributors are theirs. The publishing industry has undergone a radical transformation in recent years. Gone are the days when traditional means of publication were the only options for aspiring writers. Self-publishing has taken the world by storm, but sadly, several long-held myths make the process and reality obscure to those looking to break into the ...
Read More »Is this the most expensive work of Art Basel? A dealer put on the market a $ 40 million fresh paint by Jean-Michel Basquiat
A painting by Jean-Michel Basquiat which arrives on the market for the first time is one of the centerpieces of Art Basel, which opens today in the Swiss city on the Rhine. Painted in 1983, Hardware store is offered by the Van de Weghe Gallery in New York for $ 40 million, making it one of the most expensive items ...
Read More »Virus-fighting scientist named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in 2021 – The First News
Dr Lidia Morawska was included in the “innovators” section of Time’s list to “recognize the importance of aerosol transmission and bring together the data that would convince the World Health Organization and other authoritative bodies to do so. same “. Anthony Weate / QUT A Polish scientist was named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in 2021 for ...
Read More »Photos of Silicon Valley in the 1950s and 1960s
Victor at Attention, Sunnyvale California 1959. (David Pace / Schilt Publishing) In 1959, at the age of eight, David Pace received a gift that would ultimately transform his life. This would set off a journey that would see him become a famous photographer whose work would be showcased at the 2019 Venice Biennale. Pace’s journey would be a bit tortuous. ...
Read More »ZEPP is the next innovation for consumer awareness
ZEPP is the next innovation for consumer awareness ZRPL (BusinessWire India) 2021-09-20 Business Wire IndiaZeitgeist Retail Pvt. Ltd. (ZRPL), a Bengaluru-based online retailer and service provider for the e-commerce industry, announced the launch of ZEPP, a technology platform that gives mainstream brands direct access to millions of Indian consumers. The platform hosts several student buying programs through which students and ...
Read More »Author Candice Brathwaite: “We do not have the infrastructure within publishing to support the voice of black British literature”
O n Candice Brathwaite’s Instagram feed, a healthy video of her slow dancing and laughing with her husband. In a previous post, the author shares an image from his latest book, Sista Sister, which is firmly on the Sunday Times bestseller list. In just about every other post, she wears outfits so vibrant and stylish that you can’t help but ...
Read More »Lottie Moss Wears Makeup Without Makeup For Perfect Magazine Party At London Fashion Week
Lottie Moss pulls off the ‘no makeup’ look while showcasing her stunning curves in a white midi dress at the Perfect Magazine party during London Fashion Week By Gabriella Ferlita For Mailonline Posted: 7:45 p.m. EDT, September 19, 2021 | Update: 10:35 p.m. EDT, September 19, 2021 She typically showcases a glamorous display with her full makeup routine. But Lottie ...
Read More »COVID has sparked a craze for books – and Barnes & Noble is taking advantage
Thanks to the pandemic, a surprising number of consumers are devouring books – printed – again and Barnes & Noble is benefiting from it. The 125-year-old chain, which was pulled two years ago for $ 683 million by billionaire Paul Singer’s hedge fund Elliott Management, has seen double-digit book sales growth this year so far compared to 2019 , before ...
Read More »A 1970s photo exhibit space at the 79th Street Boat Dock
Super innovative, committed to both encouraging photographers and providing community service with lasting impact? Yes! Visit to the Floating Photography Foundation to lead a photography workshop with Sing Sing inmates, 1972 Credit: Steve Schoen and Jone Miller The Floating Photography Foundation (FFP) – established in 1969-70 in a small purple barge moored at 79th Street Boat Basin – happily took ...
Read More »TikTok star Jessica Golich talks about her new book “Opening the Cosmic Doors”
TikTok star Jessica Golich. Photo courtesy of Jessica Golich TikTok star Jessica Golich chatted with Digital Journal’s Markos Papadatos about her new book “Opening the Cosmic Doors” and her career as an internet sensation. She is an entrepreneur, cannabis influencer, TikToker, writer and health / wellness influencer. Jessica is officially one of the world’s greatest music journalists and photographers. She ...
Read More »March: the story so far
Leading planetary geologist, geophysicist and science fiction author Simon Morden takes us on an objective, science-based tour of Mars. âI am not glossing over controversies and claiming that we know more than we do about Mars,â says Simon Morden. “But we do know enough to tell a story of how Mars started and how it might end.” Between those geological ...
Read More »Lawfully blind Carmelite author recounts his journey into the world of the seers • Current Publishing
Sandra Fortier wants to create a guide for others on how she has navigated her life. Fortier, legally blind, was born two months prematurely in February 1949. She remained in hospital for two months due to her inability to gain weight, which forced her to remain in an incubator. Fortier âThe doctors said the oxygen in the incubator caused the ...
Read More »Christmas shopping warnings as Penneys, Smyths and other retailers give advice to Irish shoppers
0 shopping shopping bags retail christmas mall generic stock 301016.jpg Although Christmas is still three months away, a plethora of Irish retailers have issued warnings of supply issues ahead of the busy shopping season. Essentially, the message is to do your Christmas shopping early in 2021 to avoid disappointment. This has led an Irish expert to urge parents to buy ...
Read More »Al Adi opens up about Youngstown, Ohio homecoming, business plans
“I have a lot of work so I have to keep busy,” said Amer ‘Al’ Adi Othman, who returned to the city after being evicted nearly four years ago. YOUNGSTOWN – After nearly four years separated from his family and home in the city, Amer âAlâ Adi Othman has returned home to Youngstown and is back to work. Adi once ...
Read More »Kabul bomber kicked out by India 5 years ago: magazine with IS links
A magazine known to be associated with the Islamic State claimed that the suicide bomber who targeted Kabul airport while teeming with people seeking to leave last month, killing more than 200 people, was arrested in India five years ago and then deported to Afghanistan. Identifying the suicide bomber as âAbdur Rahman al-logri,â pro-ISIS magazine Sawt-al-Hind (Voice of India) said: ...
Read More »Paper shortage increases costs for publishers
A paper shortage due to the pandemic and Brexit is impacting the production of books, newspapers and other paper-based products. This resulted in programming delays and higher costs absorbed by publishers ahead of the busy Christmas season. Industry figures say it will be a boost for some small printers, but fear the problem will be fixed before the New Year. ...
Read More »Author to launch Ames Writers Collective with Octagon Center event
Author Ana McCracken saw a need in the Ames community for a Writers Support Network – a group where writers and storytellers can study outside of academia. She decided to fill this need by founding the collective of writers Ames. The organization is celebrating its kickoff with “Words Meet Art”, an event Thursday night at the Octagon Center for the ...
Read More »Where Apple sees the future of streaming
By Mihir Swarup Sharma / Bloomberg Reviews The small but diverse group of classical music lovers are in mourning after the death of one of the pillars of their community. Primephonic, a Dutch-American app that broadcast a large catalog of classical music, died last month after being acquired by Apple Inc, which aims to integrate the service into Apple Music. ...
Read More »Emmanuel Olunkwa: a multifaceted designer has a new platform with Pin-Up Magazine
Name: Emmanuel Olunkwa Age: 27 Hometown: Los Angeles Now lives: In a one bedroom apartment in Brooklyn’s Stuyvesant Heights neighborhood. Claim to fame: Mr. Olunkwa is a filmmaker, freelance magazine editor and furniture designer who has just been appointed the new editor of Pin-Up magazine. He considers his interdisciplinary practice to be in keeping with the mantra of Marshall McLuhan, ...
Read More »Newcastle couple who write children’s books receive thank you letter from the Duchess of Cambridge
A Newcastle couple have teamed up to become bestselling children’s book authors and have even received accolades from the Royal Family. Husband and wife Ben Grisdale and Frances Rodgers, of Wideopen, together created the books Roly the Hedgehog, Rory the Garden Bird, Rosy the Bumblebee and Roxy the Butterfly. They began to write them in order to encourage children to ...
Read More »These are the most popular O2 Academy Edinburgh tickets, who will you see?
Let us know what you think and join the conversation at the bottom of this article. London. Birmingham, Newcastle, Bristol, Leeds and Glasgow all have one. Now Edinburgh has joined the club with the opening of the capital’s newest concert hall, the O2 Academy. Formerly the Edinburgh Corn Exchange, a venue that had hosted concerts since 1999, the Academy Music ...
Read More »IDW Publishing signs distribution agreement with Penguin Random House
IDW Publishing today announced that it has signed an agreement with Penguin Random House Publisher Services, which will increase its reach outside the direct North American market, but also give PRH the opportunity to distribute the comics, graphic novels and books. of IDW art in the market too. The deal is non-exclusive, allowing retailers to choose between Penguin Random House ...
Read More »Hyperconverged infrastructure enables cities to evolve services to citizens
Today, officials in Columbus, Ohio, are happy to have embraced hyperconverged infrastructure, an investment that paves the way for the future, according to the city’s technology department. âWe decided to take a completely different approach to how we provision infrastructure,â says Columbus CTO Sam Orth. âThe objective was to modernize, to become more agile, to be able to set up ...
Read More »AOC messaged with their first appearance at the 2021 Met Gala
For her first Met Gala appearance, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez had to make a political statement. It was right. And since she was on fashion’s most glitzy night, surrounded by some of the most powerful and famous people in the world, what better way to get her message across about taxing the rich than by writing it down? in red on ...
Read More »Malala Yousafzai congratulates Angelina Jolie for publishing children’s rights book – Celebrity
Nobel laureate and activist Malala Yousafzai praised American actress Angelina Jolie for publishing a book that gives children “the knowledge they need to fight injustice”. Yousafzai posted a photo of herself with Jolie on Instagram and spoke about the book. “Children make up almost a third of the world’s population. Just like adults, children have rights,” she writes. I am ...
Read More »Julien Baker lights up the Beacon Theater with the support of Thao and Mini Trees
The North American Tour for Julien Baker is well advanced, with his headlining show at the Beacon Theater on Tuesday, September 14, marking a milestone in his career. A large crowd cheered for her as she played hits from her catalog, including several tracks from her latest album, Little oversights, which came out earlier this year. Thao and Mini trees ...
Read More »Bring Bitcoin to Ethiopia with Kal Kassa
Watch this episode on YouTube Listen to this episode: The spread of knowledge about the power of Bitcoin is no accident. Getting information out to those who need it requires the expertise and concerted effort of someone like Kal Kassa. Kassa is working with the Lightning Network and taking charge, pouring energy into raising awareness in more isolated areas. In ...
Read More »Books on bestseller lists filled with races last year. The editors took note.
Some titles have experienced explosive growth. âSo You Want To Talk About Race,â first published in 2018, sold around 34,000 copies in the 12 months leading up to Floyd’s death. In the year that followed, he sold more than 10 times that amount. Editors are wondering who will be the winners and the losers in an increasingly crowded field. However, ...
Read More »Smyths reveals which toys should be popular this year
All the buzz Image via Getty Smyths Ireland has revealed which toys they expect to be popular this Christmas. According to RSVP Live, Smyths predicted that PAW Patrol products would be hugely popular and in high demand this year due to the release of the new PAW Patrol movie based on the hugely popular Nickelodeon series. Image via Getty The ...
Read More »Four years later, no historical marker for Johnson Publishing Building
On December 17, 2017, the Commission on Chicago Landmarks (CCL) appointed the Johnson Publishing Company to build a Chicago Landmark, closing a multi-month process with overwhelming support from Alderman King and Mayor Rahm Emanuel. The designation protects the iconic building from future demolition, but allows changes to the interior to serve a new purpose. It also forced the building’s new ...
Read More »Salazar loses CAS appeal against suspension: reports
Published on: 09/16/2021 – 03:36 London (AFP) Athletics coach Alberto Salazar will serve his full four-year suspension for doping offenses after losing an appeal against the suspension at the Court of Arbitration for Sport, British media reported on Wednesday. The 63-year-old former head of the now-closed Nike Oregon Project was suspended in 2019 for a catalog of drug violations. Both ...
Read More »Review: Michael Caine is the best thing about “best sellers”
Michael Caine (right) plays a lonely novelist drawn into the outside world by his publisher, played by Aubrey Plaza, to promote his new book in “Best Sellers.” Photo: Multimedia films on screen At 88, Michael Caine has reached a stature where he can do just about any material game like King Lear raging on the heather. He doesn’t need the ...
Read More »The Trudeaus agreed to have the Father’s book published by a company run by the Chinese Communists in 2005
Breadcrumb Links World New national Election 2021 Canadian Politics Canada Chinese experts suggested the 1960s book would likely be subject to heavy censorship Author of the article: Tom blackwell Release date : Sep 15, 2021 ⢠2 hours ago ⢠4 minutes to read ⢠63 reviews Pierre Trudeau and Jacques Hébert greet a Buddhist-style monk in China. Extract from ...
Read More »Yet another reminder that many Bitcoin reviews are below average
Below is a direct excerpt from Marty’s Bent issue 1076: “Yet another reminder that many Bitcoin reviews are below average.” Sign up for the newsletter here. via NYT The above excerpt is from the Opinions section of the New York Times, and it’s a stark reminder of how serious many Bitcoin “critics” are. In his article published today, Binyamin Appelbaum ...
Read More »Former model Radhaa Nilia moves to Radhaa publishing house
Radhaa Nilia, a former model known for her glamor and curves, is now known for her creativity and her bestselling Awakening Starseeds book series. As the founder of Radhaa Publishing House, Radhaa is busy organizing collaborative books with international authors. We had an intimate interview with her to see how she went from modeling in LA to curating books in ...
Read More »“Inexorable” criticism: a nanny from hell in a nest of old money
A usurping melodrama under another name remains a usurping melodrama, and Fabrice du Welz’s latest does not really try to hide its genre conventions: âInexorableâ could just as well be called âSingle White Female Nannyâ or â Fatal Domestic â. Still, while this isn’t the most surprising or original among the Belgian director’s character-driven thrillers to date, it does grab ...
Read More »Eckhaus Latta plays with contrasts for SS22
A range of stripped-down looks in a neutral palette debuted at the brand’s NYFW show. A range of stripped-down looks in a neutral palette debuted at the brand’s NYFW show. Eckhaus Latta stands for amusing and colored-usually. For its spring 2022 ready-to-wear collection, the brand that brought fun graphic print jeans into the mainstream of haute couture denim, proved their ...
Read More »Trisha Yearwood wants fans to cook with her. here’s how
The “Trisha’s Southern Kitchen” host shared her video invitation on Twitter and noted that although this is a virtual event, there will be fun guests at these gatherings; they’ll cook, answer questions and virtually sign books at a bookstore near you. How it works? Visit the Book Publisher’s website where you’ll find a list of participating bookstores in cities across ...
Read More »Frank Ocean finally unveils his long-awaited Prada collaboration
When Frank Ocean launched the first jewelry collection from his new luxury brand, Homer, last month, he also announced a future collaboration with Prada. While it kept details typically ambiguous, images of the crossover collection appeared in a catalog, available on demand or at the Homer store in New York City. But now it’s official. More details on the multi-hyphenated ...
Read More »Radhaa Publishing House Prepares Collaborative Book On Energy Healing As Covid-19 Pandemic Continues
Energy Healing & Soul Medicine, next collaborative book from Radhaa Publishing House This is a call for energy healers, holistic practitioners and innovators to be part of a collaborative book curated by Radhaa Nilia of Radhaa Publishing House. âWe are announcing the launch of the book Energy Healing and Soul Medicine which will be released early next year, 2022 and ...
Read More »KNAC.COM – News – SLAYER Re-Issue Metal Blade Catalog
KILLER Ready to reissue the catalog of metal blades Through Larry petro, Monkey News Wednesday September 8, 2021 at 1:54 PM Pre-orders available now for Show no mercy, haunt the chapel, live the living dead, And Hell awaits On CD, cassette and vinyl October 22, 5 times nominated, twice Grammy winners KILLER will release reissues of CDs, cassettes and vinyls ...
Read More »Legacy Launch Pad Publishing Releases Business Book for Women Entrepreneurs by Angel Investor Mimi Maclean | national
LOS ANGELES, Calif., September 8, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) – Legacy Launch Pad Publishing publishes the first book by angel investor, CPA, Columbia Business School alumnus, nonprofit founder and podcaster Mimi MacLean. “How to be a Female CEO of Badass: Slay the Competition and Reach the Top” (ISBN: 978-1951407681) is designed to help women succeed in male-dominated roles, whether it’s starting ...
Read More »Make your free time more productive with this audio learning platform
How to turn your journey into learning time. Free Sample: Start your own business Send your email below to get an exclusive preview of Chapter 3: âGreat Idea! How do I know if I have a good idea for a business? September 4, 2021 2 minutes to read Disclosure: Our goal is to showcase products and services that we think ...
Read More »Sara Pennypacker explores loss and nature in new novel “Pax”
Sara Pennypacker often kept to herself as a child in school, the child who chose to read quietly and kept a bright blue notebook with her so she could create written stories. Once for a class assignment, she submitted one of these stories to her teacher. âI was too shy to watch her because she was an adult, so I’m ...
Read More »“Lost Children Archive” opens to Persian readers
TEHRAN – The 2019 novel by Mexican writer Valeria Luiselli “Lost Children Archive” has been published in Persian. Vida Eslamieh, Persian translator of the Harry Potter book series, returned the book published by the Agar publishing house in Tehran. The novel, which is in part inspired by the current US policy of separating children from their parents on the US-Mexico ...
Read More »68% of companies cite the lack of diversity in their technology workforce
Some 68% of companies believe there is a lack of diversity in their tech workforce, according to a survey published in “Diversity in Tech: 2021 US Report” by publishing house John Wiley & Sons. However, only 46% are trying to fix the problem and 22% said they don’t know how to fix the problem. Wiley’s survey also found that 45% ...
Read More »Award-winning publisher and author Chinyere Nwakanma talks about her new book
Oliver the Miner and the beautiful Princess Sally by Chinyere Nwakanma released and now on sale (The Magazine Plus Editorial): – London, UK September 1, 2021 (Issuewire.com) – Award-winning author and publisher Chinyere Nwakanma reminds fans that his long-awaited new book Oliver the Miner and the beautiful Princess Sally has been released and can now be purchased as it honors ...
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