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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.
The Association of American University Presses
The Association of American University Presses (AAUP) promotes scholarly publishing and furthers members' collaboration to optimize their operations and resources.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Edinburgh International Book Festival 2009
From August 15-31, 2009, Scotland's capital will once again host the popular Edinburgh International Book Festival, a book carnival for young and old book lovers.
Hong Kong Book Fair 2009
Hong Kong Book Fair is a week-long book event that attracts publishing professionals and the general public alike.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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