Books

Introducing Amazon Glow—A Whole New Way to Bring Families Together for Fun and Learning

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

And, with the included 1-year of Amazon Kids+, Glow provides access to thousands of books and dozens of interactive games and art activities.

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  • And, with the included 1-year of Amazon Kids+, Glow provides access to thousands of books and dozens of interactive games and art activities.
  • With Glow, kids can have fun and hone their skills with remote family members and friends, who in return, can share real-time encouragement.
  • Kids and families can experience a new way to have fun with physical objects with Glow Bits learning kits.
  • Amazon strives to be Earths Most Customer-Centric Company, Earths Best Employer, and Earths Safest Place to Work.

Book Launch: The Man Who Made Mark Twain Famous, By Co-Creator of Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, Cappy McGarr with Foreword by Ken Burns

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

The memoir gives an exclusive behind the scenes look at over two decades of the legendary Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, which McGarr co-created and has shepherded since its inception.

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  • The memoir gives an exclusive behind the scenes look at over two decades of the legendary Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, which McGarr co-created and has shepherded since its inception.
  • Additionally, all proceeds from this book will go to the Kennedy Center Arts Education Programs, which are near and dear to Cappys heart.
  • With a foreword by Ken Burns, the book has been applauded by Lily Tomlin, Bill Murray, Carole King, David Rubenstein, and more.
  • Included as an annex is the Name Drop Directory with name mentions from each chapter from The Man Who Made Mark Twain Famous.

American Girl® Debuts World by Us™ Doll and Book Line to Champion Equality and Promote Unity

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Thursday, September 23, 2021
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210923005265/en/
    American Girl's new World by Us doll and book line, featuring contemporary characters Makena Williams, Maritza Ochoa, and Evette Peeters, elevates multicultural stories that reflect American girls today.
  • We created the new World by Us line to accelerate our progress in diversifying our characters and stories to better reflect what it means to be an American girl today.
  • To bring the World by Us characters to life, American Girl engaged the following acclaimed writers:
    Angela Cervantes author of Maritza: Lead with Your Heart.
  • The World by Us-inspired doll fashions will be on pre-sale during the event and available for purchase at American Girl retail stores starting March 2022.

Amazon Introduces Kindle Paperwhite Kids, Providing Distraction-Free Reading Time for Kids to Explore Thousands of New and Classic Titles

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Amazon also announced the all-new Kindle Paperwhite and the first-ever Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, learn more here .

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  • Amazon also announced the all-new Kindle Paperwhite and the first-ever Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, learn more here .
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The new Kindle Paperwhite Kids makes it easy and fun for kids to read with access to books kids love from award-winning, diverse authors, said Kurt Beidler, general manager of Amazon Kids.
  • We hope the new reading experience with Kindle Paperwhite Kids helps even more kids become lifelong reading fans.
  • Every Kindle Paperwhite Kids comes with 1 year of Amazon Kids+, providing access to thousands of books, ranging from timeless classics grown-ups will remember from their own childhoods to newer hits kids will recognize from theirs.

Amazon Unveils the Next Generation Kindle Paperwhite and New Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

(NASDAQ: AMZN)Amazon today announced the next generation of Kindle Paperwhite with three new models: the all-new Kindle Paperwhite, the first-ever Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, and a brand-new Kindle Paperwhite Kids.

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  • (NASDAQ: AMZN)Amazon today announced the next generation of Kindle Paperwhite with three new models: the all-new Kindle Paperwhite, the first-ever Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, and a brand-new Kindle Paperwhite Kids.
  • Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition pre-orders start today and will start shipping October 27.
  • The all-new Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition offer up to 10 weeks of battery lifethe longest of any Kindle Paperwhite yet.
  • For a limited time, Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition will come with a free four-month Kindle Unlimited membership.

Foxtel Group to Host Strategy Day

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Thursday, September 16, 2021

The Foxtel Group today announced that, together with its shareholders News Corp and Telstra, it will host a live-streamed Strategy Day to provide an update on the Groups strategy, transformation and financial performance.

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  • The Foxtel Group today announced that, together with its shareholders News Corp and Telstra, it will host a live-streamed Strategy Day to provide an update on the Groups strategy, transformation and financial performance.
  • The Foxtel Group Strategy Day will be introduced by News Corp Chief Executive Robert Thomson and Telstra Chief Executive Officer Andy Penn.
  • It will include presentations by Foxtel Group CEO Patrick Delany, Chief Financial Officer Stuart Hutton and other members of the Foxtel Group leadership team.
  • To assist participation globally, the Foxtel Group will host two sessions for the event.

The Walt Disney Company to Participate in the Goldman Sachs 30th Annual Communacopia Conference

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Bob Chapek, Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), will participate in a virtual question-and-answer session at the Goldman Sachs 30th Annual Communacopia Conference on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at approximately 11:05 a.m. PT/ 2:05 p.m.

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  • Bob Chapek, Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), will participate in a virtual question-and-answer session at the Goldman Sachs 30th Annual Communacopia Conference on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at approximately 11:05 a.m. PT/ 2:05 p.m.
  • ET.
  • To watch the webcast, please visit www.disney.com/investors .
  • The webcast presentation will be archived.

Horst Schulze Named the Recipient of the 2021 Historic Hotels of America Legacy of Innovation and Inspiration Award

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Historic Hotels of America is pleased to announce that Horst Schulze has been named the Recipient of the 2021 Historic Hotels of America Legacy of Innovation and Inspiration Award.

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  • Historic Hotels of America is pleased to announce that Horst Schulze has been named the Recipient of the 2021 Historic Hotels of America Legacy of Innovation and Inspiration Award.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210915005300/en/
    Horst Schulze has been named the Recipient of the 2021 Historic Hotels of America Legacy of Innovation and Inspiration Award.
  • I am extremely honored to receive the Historic Hotels of America Legacy of Innovation and Inspiration Award, said Horst Schulze.
  • On behalf of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Historic Hotels of America, and Historic Hotels Worldwide, we are pleased to recognize and honor Horst Schulze with the 2021 Historic Hotels of America Legacy of Innovation and Inspiration Award, said Lawrence Horwitz, Executive Vice President, Historic Hotels of America and Historic Hotels Worldwide.

Personal Development Expert and Bestselling Author Christy Wright Redefines Life Balance in New Book

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Bestselling author and personal development expert Christy Wright offers a new perspective on life balance with step-by-step advice on how to create it in her new book, Take Back Your Time: The Guilt-Free Guide to Life Balance .

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  • Bestselling author and personal development expert Christy Wright offers a new perspective on life balance with step-by-step advice on how to create it in her new book, Take Back Your Time: The Guilt-Free Guide to Life Balance .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210914005036/en/
    Christy Wright's new book, "Take Back Your Time," is for people who feel overwhelmed, overcommitted and out of balance.
  • It redefines what life balance is, offering a clear path to deciding, pursuing and protecting what matters most.
  • Christy Wright is a No.1 national bestselling author, personal development expert and host of The Christy Wright Show.

New York Daily News Announces Return of Richard Johnson to National Gossip Pages

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Monday, September 13, 2021

The New York Daily News announces the return of Richard Johnson, who pioneered the modern gossip column at another New York City tabloid, as Americas most influential columnist.

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  • The New York Daily News announces the return of Richard Johnson, who pioneered the modern gossip column at another New York City tabloid, as Americas most influential columnist.
  • "Im thrilled to rejoin the Daily News now that COVID is fading and the city is getting slowly back to normal.
  • There will be plenty to cover in the resurgence, said Richard Johnson.
  • said Robert York, Editor in Chief of the New York Daily News.