Books

Principal® to host The Thread Collectors authors for International Women’s Day event

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Professional Services, Entertainment, Consumer, Women, Insurance, Finance, Books, Woman, Thread, International, Eighth Street, Eventbrite, Principal, Interior design

“Principal is excited to welcome the authors of The Thread Collectors to Des Moines to recognize International Women’s Day as a community,” said Jo Christine Miles, director, Principal® Foundation and Principal Community Relations. “Consistent with commitment by Principal to valuing women and expanding access, this event will celebrate the resourcefulness and camaraderie of women, highlight the important role they have played in society – both now and throughout history -- and inspire continued progress.”

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  • Principal Financial Group® invites community members to its global headquarters in Des Moines on Thursday, March 7 for a conversation featuring The Thread Collectors authors Shaunna J. Edwards and Alyson Richman.
  • In honor of International Women’s Day, Principal® and Des Moines community sponsors, Chrysalis Foundation , Iowa Women’s Foundation , and Women Lead Change are hosting a discussion surrounding the powerful themes of the acclaimed book.
  • The authors will discuss women’s relationships, bridge building, resilience to inspire social good, and inclusion.
  • “Principal is excited to welcome the authors of The Thread Collectors to Des Moines to recognize International Women’s Day as a community,” said Jo Christine Miles, director, Principal® Foundation and Principal Community Relations.

Legendary Dutch Diplomat's Novel Made Into TV Series by Chinese Video Platform

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Entertainment, Communications, Social Media, General Entertainment, TV and Radio, Books, Culture, Tang dynasty, Youku, Television, Social media, Sherlock Holmes

The trailer has been released on multiple social media platforms by Chinese video platform Youku recently, according to Panoramist Consulting.

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  • The trailer has been released on multiple social media platforms by Chinese video platform Youku recently, according to Panoramist Consulting.
  • Thomas van Gulik, son of Robert, has been following the production of the TV series for a long time.
  • “We are very excited about the launch of the series on Chinese TV.
  • Many of Dee’s fans have also been waiting for this TV series for a long time.

Rizzoli New York to Publish BARBIE™: THE WORLD TOUR on March 8, 2024, in Partnership with Mattel

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Monday, January 22, 2024
Film & Motion Pictures, Specialty, Celebrity, Fashion, Books, Toys, Retail, Entertainment, Heyday Films, Esquire, Vogue China, James Sutton (actor), Face, Advertising, Hardcover, Multimedia, Partnership, Warner Bros. Pictures, History, Woman, ISBN, Bazaar, Rizzoli Libri, Polaroid, LuckyChap Entertainment, BAFTA, Bird, The World Tour, Chanel, Toy

Rizzoli and Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today BARBIE™: THE WORLD TOUR (ISBN: 9780789345578, $55.00 US, Rizzoli New York), a new illustrated book capturing all the glamour and high style of the most popular doll in the world.

Key Points: 
  • Rizzoli and Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today BARBIE™: THE WORLD TOUR (ISBN: 9780789345578, $55.00 US, Rizzoli New York), a new illustrated book capturing all the glamour and high style of the most popular doll in the world.
  • “Margot and I felt compelled to share this with the world.
  • “It’s been inspiring to see the world follow the designs curated by Margot and Andrew in celebration of the movie, Barbie.
  • Credit line for the book must read: © Barbie™: The World Tour by Margot Robbie and Andrew Mukamal, Rizzoli New York, 2024.

Webcomics Global Market Report 2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
Online, Mobile Entertainment, Books, Other Entertainment, Entertainment, Romantic, BookScan, Empowerment, Lore Olympus, Webtoon (platform), Social media, Traction, City, HYBE, Growth, Pew Research Center, Computer, BTS, Pew, PBD, Prevalence, NYT

The "Webcomics Global Market Report 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Webcomics Global Market Report 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The webcomics market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years.
  • The anticipated rise in the usage of smart devices is set to drive the growth of the webcomics market in the projected period.
  • The countries covered in the webcomics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain.

USC Libraries Name Finalists for 36th-Annual Scripter Awards

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Online, Entertainment, Film & Motion Pictures, Events, Concerts, Books, University, General Entertainment, Other Entertainment, Celebrity, Education, TV and Radio, Electronic Games, Los Angeles Lakers, Science, Tragedy, Osage Indian murders, Origin, Magic, Naughty Dog, Flower, Birth, USC, Library, USC Libraries, Triumph, Publishing

The USC Libraries named the finalists for the 36th-annual USC Libraries Scripter Award, which honors the writers of the year’s most accomplished film and episodic series adaptations, as well as the writers of the works on which they are based.

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  • The USC Libraries named the finalists for the 36th-annual USC Libraries Scripter Award, which honors the writers of the year’s most accomplished film and episodic series adaptations, as well as the writers of the works on which they are based.
  • Howard Rodman, USC professor and Vice President/Secretary of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, chairs the 2024 committee.
  • The USC Libraries will announce the winning authors and screenwriters at a black-tie ceremony on Saturday, Mar.
  • Since 1988, Scripter has honored the authors of original works alongside the screenwriters who adapt their stories.

Raines Feldman Littrell LLP Assists the City of Los Angeles to Pave the Way for LA Public Library's Expansion Into Book Publishing

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Saturday, January 13, 2024
Public Policy, Government, Legal, State, Local, General Entertainment, Professional Services, Books, Entertainment, Business, Archive, City attorney, Weeping Angel, Employment, Literacy, City, Acquisition, Publishing, Intellectual property

The City of Los Angeles has completed the acquisition of Santa Monica-based independent publisher Angel City Press, having partnered with Raines Feldman Littrell LLP, a prominent local law firm, to facilitate and navigate the legal intricacies surrounding the Los Angeles Public Library's entry into the book publishing industry.

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  • The City of Los Angeles has completed the acquisition of Santa Monica-based independent publisher Angel City Press, having partnered with Raines Feldman Littrell LLP, a prominent local law firm, to facilitate and navigate the legal intricacies surrounding the Los Angeles Public Library's entry into the book publishing industry.
  • The move aligns with the library's commitment to fostering literacy, supporting local authors, and expanding access to diverse literary works within the Los Angeles community.
  • "We are honored to have been chosen by the City of Los Angeles to represent it in this historic transaction," said Jonathan Littrell, Managing Partner at Raines Feldman Littrell LLP.
  • About Raines Feldman Littrell LLP:
    Raines Feldman Littrell LLP is a leading law firm with offices in Los Angeles, Orange County, New York, and Chicago specializing in corporate transactions, business litigation, real estate, entertainment, employment and intellectual property matters.

Noom Expands Its Offline Footprint With Release of First-Ever Cookbook The Noom Kitchen

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Mobile, Wireless, Entertainment, Books, Lifestyle, Consumer, Apps, Applications, Technology, Food, Beverage, Health Technology, Fitness & Nutrition, Retail, Health, Simon & Schuster, Book, Collection, Cookbook, Multimedia, The New York Times

Noom , the leading digital healthcare company helping people live better, longer lives, today announced its second book with the release of its first-ever official cookbook, The Noom Kitchen .

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  • Noom , the leading digital healthcare company helping people live better, longer lives, today announced its second book with the release of its first-ever official cookbook, The Noom Kitchen .
  • The cookbook, published by Simon Element, a lifestyle imprint at Simon & Schuster, is available now wherever books are sold.
  • "I am thrilled to have worked with Noom on The Noom Kitchen,” said Adeena Sussman.
  • The Noom Kitchen is the perfect resource for individuals striving to attain their health and wellness goals through the power of nutrition.

Esri Book Shows How Earth Science Organizations Can Improve Decision-Making

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
Technology, Professional Services, Entertainment, Books, Other Science, Other Technology, Satellite, Data Analytics, Software, Environment, Science, Ingram Content Group, Face, GIS, Organization, Health, Collection, Earth, Environmental monitoring, Weather, Earth science, ISBN

To aid these decision-makers, Esri , the global leader in location intelligence, has released Addressing Earth’s Challenges: GIS for Earth Sciences.

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  • To aid these decision-makers, Esri , the global leader in location intelligence, has released Addressing Earth’s Challenges: GIS for Earth Sciences.
  • The new book includes real-life stories about how earth science organizations are successfully using geographic information system (GIS) technology.
  • Addressing Earth’s Challenges demonstrates how organizations can implement GIS in six fields: geoscience, sustainable energy, environmental monitoring, climate science, weather, and marine science.
  • Addressing Earth’s Challenges: GIS for Earth Sciences is available as an ebook (ISBN: 9781589487536, US$23.99) and paperback (ISBN: 9781589487529, US$23.99).

Contents First to Release Tappytoon’s Popular Romance Web Novels on Amazon Kindle

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Men, Online, Entertainment, Books, Consumer, General Entertainment, Other Entertainment, Teens, Publishing, Women, Communications, Licensing (Entertainment), Google Books, Entrepreneurship, Multimedia, Amazon Kindle, Oral storytelling, Apple Books, Marriage, Yaoi, Book

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231218840045/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231218840045/en/
    ‘The Broken Ring: This Marriage Will Fail Anyway’ and ‘I Tamed My Ex-husband’s Mad Dog’ scheduled for U.S. release on December 20 on Amazon Kindle, with Google Books and Apple Books forthcoming.
  • I Tamed My Ex-husband’s Mad Dog has also been popular since its release as a web novel and webtoon on Tappytoon in 2023.
  • “Tappytoon has successfully fueled the global passion for Korean web novels, igniting imaginations across continents.
  • It will release the Boys Love (BL) web novel Roses and Champagne in January next year.

The St. Joe Company Announces a Barnes & Noble Bookstore Coming to Pier Park North®

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Other Retail, Entertainment, Urban Planning, Specialty, Books, Retail, Other Construction & Property, NYSE, The Fresh Market, Annual report, Collection, Book, St. Joe Company, PetSmart, Barnes & Noble, Tenant, Orangetheory Fitness, Risk, Pier Park, Amusement park, St. Joe

Joe”) announces plans for a new Barnes & Noble bookstore to open in the Pier Park North retail center in Panama City Beach, Florida.

Key Points: 
  • Joe”) announces plans for a new Barnes & Noble bookstore to open in the Pier Park North retail center in Panama City Beach, Florida.
  • Plans call for the bookstore to open in early spring of 2024.
  • “Pier Park North has a strong collection of retail, dining and service businesses, and we are thrilled to add a Barnes & Noble bookstore to the mix,” said Samantha Walton, Director of Commercial Sales and Leasing for St. Joe.
  • Barnes & Noble will join established businesses in Pier Park North, including The Fresh Market, Orangetheory Fitness, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Rooms to Go, World Market, Ross Dress for Less, PetSmart, and many others.