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This 1970 text tells the story of the Publishing Association, called into being by the crisis in British bookselling in the nineteenth century and how the Publishing Association evolved from the nineteenth century to after World War II.
Publishing is a rapidly changing business, and this comprehensive reference is right in step--covering operations, finances, and personnel management as well as product development, production, and marketing. Written for the practicing professional just starting out or looking to learn new tricks of the trade, this revised and expanded fourth edition contains updated industry statistics and benchmark figures, features up-to-date strategies for creating new revenue streams such as online marketing and sales and e-book publishing, and provides new information on using financial information to make key management decisions. More than two dozen highly practical forms and sample contracts for immediate use are also included.
This series examines important First Amendment issues, presenting the full texts of over 90 school-related court decisions in historical, legal, and sociological context. More than just court opinions, these cases present the reasoning and arguments that can be used to fight attempts at censorship in the schools.
Jack's grandfather tells tales so tall that the other children say they must be made up. Jack thinks they are too, until the night Grandfather takes him on an incredible trip in his boat - and then Jack doesn't know what to believe...
This novel is a work of extraordinary imagination and wide range. Its playful narrative techniques convey a profound message, both personal and political, about humankind's inability to love and yet our compulsion to go on trying.
Released in 1969, the film Battle of Britain went on to become one of the most iconic war movies ever produced. The film drew many respected British actors to accept roles as key figures of the battle, including Sir Laurence Olivier as Hugh Dowding and Trevor Howard as Keith Park. It also starred Michael Caine, Christopher Plummer and Robert Shaw as squadron leaders. As well as its large all-star international cast, the film was notable for its spectacular flying sequences which were on a far grander scale than anything that had been seen on film before. At the time of its release, Battle of Britain was singled out for its efforts to portray the events of the summer of 1940 in great accuracy...
Compiled in association with the Publishers' Association, this trade directory covers the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, listing some 950 book publishers.
Cumulative tale featuring a mouse in a spooky house.
Now in its 32nd edition, and compiled in association with the Publishers Association, this is the most authoritative, detailed trade directory available for the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, listing some 950 book publishers. Comprehensive entries include, where available: - full contact details including addresses and websites - details of distribution and sales and marketing agents - key personnel - listing of main fields of activity - information on annual turnover, numbers of new titles and numbers of employees - ISBN prefixes including those for imprints and series - details of trade association membership - information on overseas representation - details of associated and parent companies. In addition to the detailed entries on publishers, the Directory offers in-depth coverage of the wider UK book trade and lists 550 organizations associated with the book trade: packagers, authors' agents, trade and allied associations and services. Detailed Appendices and Indexes include publishers classified by field of speciality; ISBN prefix numbers; names of key personnel; publishers' imprints; agents and associations; publishers by postcode.