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Books received this week | @GrrlScientist
This is my "quick skim impression" of three books -- a field guide to birds of New Zealand, and two Lab Lit novels -- and an audio CD of birdsongs of the northern Neotropics One of many shelves in GrrlScientist's library [ library-ise ]. I sometimes receive books in the mail, as review copies from publishers, as gifts from far-away friends and rarely, as my personal purchases (although I try to ...
Classics Books distributes nearly $10,000 in books through 'Trenton Books at Home' program
In 2011, Classics Used and Rare Books, a modest book shop located at 117 S. Warren St. in downtown Trenton, distributed $9,955 worth of books to Trenton students. The mass distribution, made possible with the partnership of various local groups, aims to help kids in struggling school districts find surer paths to success. Classics Books, store representative Eric Maywar says, regularly raises ...
Random House Will Keep All Its E-Books In Libraries, With A Price Increase
Random House is now the only big six publisher to allow unrestricted access to all of its e-books in libraries—and it said yesterday it will continue to do so, though it is raising prices.
Three Books Explore the Reality Behind the World of ‘Downton Abbey'
Three books explore the true lives behind the fictional world of “Downton Abbey.”
ArtsBeat: Graphic Books Best Sellers: Stan Lee Puts a Sci-Fi Twist on Shakespeare
"Romeo and Juliet: The War," co-written by Stan Lee, enters the hardcover and paperback lists at No. 7.
Eric Alterman: Think Again: When Books Disappear
Here is my attempt just to give a small flavor of what we're missing -- not by reading and reviewing all the books I discuss below, but rather by providing a few examples of new, important books that should inform our discourse.
Graphic Books Best Sellers: Stan Lee Puts a Sci-Fi Twist on Shakespeare
"Romeo and Juliet: The War," co-written by Stan Lee, enters the hardcover and paperback lists at No. 7.
Arizona schools yank UH Hispanic books
The Tucson Unified School District in Arizona made headlines in recent weeks when it dismantled a popular Mexican American Studies program. John Huppenthal, the Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction, declared the program illegal under a state law that bans racially-divisive classes. Although the district says no books have been banned, seven books have been yanked from classrooms. Two of ...
No More E-Books Vs. Print Books Arguments, OK?
Bestselling novelist Jonathan Franzen came out heavily against ebooks, but, really, who cares?
VIDEO: Banned Chinese books popular in Taiwan
The Chinese government keeps a tight control on the publishing and importation of books, especially those on what it deems sensitive subjects. But in Taiwan, the trade in Chinese language books is thriving.
