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How Sputnik Helped Academic Publishing
Scholarly publishing does not happen in a vacuum but is highly influenced by world events. Find out how the launch of Sputnik indirectly supported university presses.
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Publishing Terms Writers Should Know
A writer must be familiar with the vocabulary of publishers and agents. Discover the meaning of words an agent might use in a letter and ride the learning curve.
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What Is Book Publishing?
Did you know that book publishing is a high-risk, time-consuming commercial process that requires careful planning and resource management? Find out why.
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Useful German Halloween Vocabulary
Kürbisse, Hexen and Geister all belong to a good Halloween party in Germany. Learn more fun Halloween vocabulary in German with this quick guide to a German Halloween.
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Guadalajara International Book Fair
From November 28- December 6, Guadalajara in Mexico will once again host FIL 2009. Los Angeles is this year's Guest of Honor and more than 600,000 visitors are expected.
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The Man Booker Prize
The Man Booker Prize 2009 Shortlist has just been announced. Find out who the six finalists are and what this prestigious literary prize is all about.
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What is Project Gutenberg?
With 28,000 e-books and audio books, Project Gutenberg provides an online book catalogue of public domain literature from poetry and the classics to health and science.
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The End of Paper-Based Books
Print media's growing less popular and everything has moved online. Are writers living at the beginning of the end of paper books? What do e-books mean to authors?
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The Literature Nobel Prize
In October, the Nobel Prize in Literature will be announced once again. Find out more about this important literary prize, its history and previous literature nobelists.
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The Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award
Nominations for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award will be announced soon. Learn more about this prestigious children's literature prize and the idea behind it.
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Frankfurt Book Fair 2009
From October 14-18, Frankfurt will once again host FBF 2009. China is this year's Guest of Honor and around 300,000 visitors are expected at Frankfurt Book Fair.
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Beijing International Book Fair 2009
Beijing International Book Fair, September 3-7, is the world's fourth most important book fair and attracts publishing professionals and book enthusiasts alike.
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Moscow International Book Fair 2009
From September 2-7, the 22nd Moscow International Book Fair will take place again in the Russian capital and attract publishers, authors and readers alike.
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The PEN Faulkner Award for Fiction
As a national literary prize, the PEN Faulkner Award for Fiction is awarded annually for the best work of fiction by a published American author.
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The Strange Book Titles Award
Ever wondered about strange book titles? The Bookseller Diagram Prize for Oddest Title of the Year annually crowns the weirdest book name.
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Hong Kong Book Fair 2009
Hong Kong Book Fair is a week-long book event that attracts publishing professionals and the general public alike.
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ALA 2009 Annual Conference
From July 9-15, the American Library Association's annual meeting will take place in Chicago, IL, one of the largest gatherings of librarians in the country.
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Tokyo International Book Fair 2009
From July 9-12, Tokyo International Book Fair will attract many international publishers and booksellers because of its access to the Japanese and Asian book market.
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World eBook Fair 2009
Want to get free ebooks? The World eBook Fair takes place every year from July 4 to August 4, aiming to provide free access to more than 1.5 million e-books for a month.
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UNESCO's City of Literature Model
The City of Literature program by UNESCO is a great way for qualified cities to bolster and promote their cultural assets on an international scale.
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World Book and Copyright Day 2009
Enjoy the UNESCO World Book and Copyright Day on April 23 by learning more about intellectual property protection or by simply reading a good book.
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Book World Prague 2009
From 14-17 May, the beautiful city of Prague will open its doors again to international visitors for the 15th Book World Prague.
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World Book Fair 2009 in Singapore
The World Book Fair from May 29-June 7, 2009 in Singapore is a book lover's delight that attracts more than 500,000 visitors every year.
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