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AmazonCrossing commits $10 million to increase the number and diversity of its books in translation

Investment to increase the number and diversity of books in translation New website open for proposals at translation.amazon.com/submissions SEATTLE, 2015-10-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — (NASDAQ:AMZN)—In celebration of its fifth year, AmazonCrossing, the literary translation imprint of Amazon Publishing, today announced a $10 million commitment over the next five years to increase the number and diversity…

October 15, 20150Comments

October 15, 20150Comments

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FASHION & LEATHER: Dior by Avedon book celebrates fashion photography

PARIS, 2015-10-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — The recently published book Dior by Avedon traces a history of elegance through unique moments that reveal the special relationship between the haute couture house and Richard Avedon. For nearly 30 years, the American photographer captured the essence of Dior in images that have become iconic. The close collaboration…

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Kohl’s to offer cherished children’s books from author/illustrator Nancy Tillman now through December

Each $5 purchase helps kids nationwide, with 100 percent of net profit supporting children’s health and education MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Just in time for the holiday season, Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is proud to offer cherished children’s books from author/illustrator Nancy Tillmannow through December, at Kohl’s stores nationwide and on Kohls.com. The…

September 30, 20150Comments

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Amazon announced the 5 finalists of the Second Annual Indie Literary Contest for Spanish-language authors

More than 1,200 authors from 37 countries participated using Kindle Direct Publishing The winning Spanish-language book will have the opportunity to be published globally in print by La Esfera de los Libros, in audio with Audible and translated into English and published globally by AmazonCrossing in digital, print and audio formats SEATTLE, 2015-9-16 — /EPR Retail…

September 15, 20150Comments

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Conad: Scrittori di classe 2 Crescere con un libro come amico

Bologna, Italy, 2015-9-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Prende il via la seconda edizione di Scrittori di classe, a cui Conad ha dato vita quale parte integrante di Insieme per la scuola, il progetto nato per dotare le classi elementari e medie di attrezzature informatiche e supporti multimediali con un investimento che, nelle prime quattro edizioni, ha…

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Migros: Mit Suisse Mania die Schweiz entdecken

ZURICH, 2015-9-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Mit der diesjährigen Sammelaktion „Suisse Mania“ lädt die Migros Gross und Klein auf eine Entdeckungsreise durch die Schweiz ein. Zu den neuen Mini-Sammelobjekten zählen historische Bauten, weltbekannte Naturschönheiten, spektakuläre Konstruktionen aber auch spezielle Migros-Betriebe – kurz Sehenswürdigkeiten, über die es viel Wissenswertes zu erfahren gibt. Begleitend dazu bietet…

September 9, 20150Comments

Bryan Stevenson’s award-winning New York Times bestseller “Just Mercy” available in participating U.S. Starbucks stores from August 18

SEATTLE, 2015-8-17— /EPR Retail News/ — Bryan Stevenson’s award-winning New York Times bestseller “Just Mercy” will be available in participating U.S. Starbucks stores beginning August 18. Starbucks is proud to partner with Stevenson as a reflection of its commitment to create opportunities for all by raising greater awareness, empathy and understanding on the issues concerning…

August 17, 20150Comments

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Starbucks barista lands on preeminent list of bestselling books in the U.S.

SEATTLE, 2015-3-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Seven years after writing a book about dogs, a Starbucks barista landed on preeminent list of bestselling books in the U.S. The New York Times expanded its number of bestselling book categories to include monthly selections on 12 specialized topics such education, fitness, and animals. “I remember thinking I wish…

March 9, 20150Comments

Sainsbury’s named 50 books every child should read by the age of 16 in celebration of World Book Day

LONDON, 2015-3-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — To celebrate World Book Day, Sainsbury’s has published a list of 50 books which every child should read by the age of 16, with Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory taking top spot! The magical story about Charlie Bucket’s golden ticket to Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory proves…

March 4, 20150Comments

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Meijer distributed English and Spanish versions of Simply Cook to its food bank and pantry partners across the Midwest

Retailer’s cook book features recipes with ingredients frequently found on food pantry shelves GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2014-12-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Responding to a need expressed by its food pantry partners for nutrition education resources, Meijer developed a cook book that features food safety and meal planning tips, as well as basic recipes using ingredients frequently found…

December 5, 20140Comments

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Amazon.ca introduced its annual Best Books of the Year

Three Canadian authors earn spots in the top 10 Amazon.ca Best Books of the Year list; Five Canadian authors in the top 25 For the first time ever, Amazon.ca also selects Best Canadian Books of the Year and Best Books of the Year for Children and Teens SEATTLE, 2014-11-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, Amazon.ca introduced its…

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Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz and co-author Rajiv Chandrasekaran released new book highlighting the post-military careers of veterans

SEATTLE, 2014-11-3— /EPR Retail News/ — Three days after learning her husband was killed in Afghanistan, August Cabrera had to tell their two young sons daddy wasn’t coming home. Army Lt. Col. David Cabrera was shuttling between bases on the outskirts of Kabul when a van packed with explosives pulled up next to his vehicle. A…

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Sainsbury’s announces the winners of their inaugural Children’s Book Awards

LONDON, 2014-10-13— /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s, the UK’s third largest supermarket and a major player in children’s book retailing, has today announced the winners of their inaugural Children’s Book Awards. Three winners revealed, each to receive £1,000 prize Six runners up also shortlisted by judges All nine books will be £3 when they launch…

October 13, 20140Comments

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QVC’s best-selling cookbook author David Venable to debut his second cookbook

QVC’s “Resident Foodie” to Debut His Second Cookbook WEST CHESTER, Pa., 2014-7-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — QVC’s best-selling cookbook author and “Resident Foodie” David Venable is back with even more mouthwatering and memorable recipes in his second cookbook Back Around the Table: An “In the Kitchen with David” Cookbook from QVC’s Resident Foodie. The new cookbook, which follows his 2012…

July 4, 20140Comments

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Sainsbury’s invites their children’s book publishers to nominate up to two books for their first “Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Awards”

LONDON, 2014-5-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s, the UK’s third largest supermarket and a major player in children’s book retailing, has today announced details of the first “Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Awards”. Sainsbury’s is inviting all their current children’s book publishers to nominate up to two books for each of the three award categories: Baby and…

May 21, 20140Comments

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Carrefour China announced the Top 10 Most Influential French Books in China & Top 10 most influential Chinese books in France

BEIJING, 2014-4-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — After one month of voting and selection, on March 25 in Beijing, Carrefour China organized together with Guangming Daily, Guangming Website, and China International Publishing Group, the result announcing ceremony of “Top 10 Most Influential French Books in China & Top 10 most influential Chinese books in France”. Mr. He…

April 4, 20140Comments

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Sainsbury’s stores teamed up with children’s authors to help schools celebrate World Book Day

LONDON, 2014-2-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Several Sainsbury’s stores have teamed up with children’s authors to help schools celebrate World Book Day. As part of Sainsbury’s ‘Make Believe’ campaign, we have opened up a new chapter in our community work by inviting children’s authors such as Joanna Gray and many more into several stores. The event runs…

February 28, 20140Comments

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Stop Fishing for Father’s Day Gift Ideas and Visit the Great Gift Company

It is one of the oldest pastimes around and the Great Gift Company (thegreatgiftcompany.com), a leading gifts for men supplier online, is leading the way in providing the best gift ideas for Father's Day. Fishing has been a favourite hobby for many dads and they like to take their sons with them to teach them some…

April 16, 20130Comments

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The Great Gift Company Customers Stocking Up On Christmas Presents

Less than 8 weeks until Christmas Day, yes just 8 weeks, and customers are starting to get some ideas about what they are going to get those close to them for Christmas. The Great Gift Company, an online retailer of gifts for men, have seen an increasing number of customers visiting their website to get…

October 29, 20120Comments

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Brand New Website Layout at No1Brands4You Makes Online Shopping Easier

Discount online retailer No1Brands4You has launched its brand new website, with its attractive, streamlined layout now making it easier than ever for their customers to shop for brand name gadgets and accessories at drastically reduced prices. The website has recently undergone a dramatic transformation, and the new look website makes shopping for brand name products easier than…

October 4, 20120Comments

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Fantastic New Titles Unlocked at the Book People

The Book People has this week released an extended range of books on top of its already packed offering, with the new titles including everything from great books for kids to cheap fiction. The new Unlocking Books campaign has been in the works for some time now and every single book within the range has been hand-picked…

June 13, 20120Comments

Great British Summer Campaign Launched to Celebrate Jubilee and Olympic Games 2012

With the Queen’s Jubilee and the London Olympics already noted down on everyone’s calendars, the UK is set to have one of the best summers yet and the Book People has launched its Best of British event to celebrate all things British. The Book People’s Best of British will include all manner of competitions,…

May 24, 20120Comments

Queen of Teen 2012 Shortlist Announced!

Queen of Teen is royally delighted to announce the shortlist for the fiction world’s most glamorous award. Thousands of heartfelt nominations have been received from teenagers across the country and voting is now open to find this year’s Queen of Teen. The ten fabulous authors who have made the shortlist are as follows: Cathy Cassidy, Maureen Johnson, Sarah…

April 27, 20120Comments

‘The Book Thief’ Tops Popularity List According To The Book People’s Pinterest Poll

On 23rd April – the official UNESCO international day of the book – people everywhere can receive gifted copies of one of the 25 books that have been chosen to mark World Book Night 2012 and, in a Pinterest poll organised by the Book People, the public has chosen Markus Zusak’s ‘The Book Thief’ as…

April 19, 20120Comments

Win A Giant Chocolate Bar From The Book People

With Easter just a few days away now, the Book People has geared up its competition to win a giant chocolate bar in the shape of its well-known logo. The bar, made with white chocolate and featuring an intricate seashell design, is sure to be a real treat! The Book People has a whole host of…

April 4, 20120Comments

The Book People’s Seni Glaister And Sara Cooper Take On Their Toughest Challenge Yet

Spring may have sprung here in the UK but for two intrepid adventurers life is about to get a whole lot colder. CEO of the Book People Seni Glaister, along with friend and colleague Sara Cooper, is setting off this week on an epic ‘stroll’ to the North Pole, in aid of children’s hospice charity…

April 4, 20120Comments

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The Book People Sells The Hunger Games Book Trilogy For Just £4.99

Online book retailer the Book People is selling The Hunger Games book trilogy for just £4.99 in line with the release of the film adaptation, which premiered in the UK on 23 March 2012. This will give the Book People customers a saving of £18.98 on the recommended retail price (RRP). The young adult book, written…

March 29, 20120Comments

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Special Mother’s Day deal now on at The Book People

Mother’s Day is now just around the corner, but there are sure to be a fair few people that are yet to get their mum a present. The Book People has the ideal solution though – buy any of its specially selected Mother’s Day books and receive a free gift bag to present it in. …

March 16, 20120Comments

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The Book People list top books for Mother’s Day 2012

With Mother’s Day fast approaching, the Book People is encouraging people to buy books for the big day this year. The online bookshop sells everything from fiction written by big name authors, to popular celebrity cook books, and also has quirky reference books and celebrity autobiographies, meaning there will be something for everyone. The Book People is…

March 7, 20120Comments