Have you heard of “the internet of things?” Before writing this, I didn’t either. What I’ve come to learn is that devices are becoming intelligent. Machines are able to communicate complex information to each other, and this is revolutionizing the way business is being conducted. Amazon.com has been at the forefront of these developements, finding innovative ways to usher in this new era of business. Book Buttons Embed ISBN: 9781536626407 John Rossman was one of the innovators responsible for this initiative at Amazon. He has partnered with Seattle publishing-house, Clyde Hill, to publish The Amazon Way on IoT: 10 Principles for …
More than a dozen parents in Dubuque, Iowa complained to their local school board about the contents of a book from their children’s curriculum. Apparently, the sex scene in The Perks of Being a Wallflower took many by surprise. That, along with portrayal of drug and alcohol consumption, have concerned citizens calling for a reevaluation of the book’s literary value. Officials in Dubuque have expressed willingness to adjust book policy in light of complaints. Book Buttons Embed ISBN: 9781451696196 I believe the ability of literature to embody the whole of human experience is part of …
A recent Kickstarter project from the Connecticut based company ComicMix has been met legal backfire. ComicMix has been sued by the Dr. Seuss estate for the attempt to sell their Dr.Seuss / Star Trek mash-up book, Oh The Places You’ll Boldly Go. In this book, mirror images from Dr. Seuss’s original work are remixed to include Star Trek characters and all new lyrics. The project’s Kickstarter had reached tens of thousands when they were sued by DSE, the owner of the Dr. Seuss copyrights. Courstesy of https://bit.ly/2ghx1cr The folks over at ComicMix foresaw the legal debacle, including the following in their Kickstarter …
Jason Goodwin has successfully added a new flavor to the traditional detective novel. By adding a passion for cooking to the main character of his mystery series, he has added a sense of richness and depth to his writing. Goodwin’s talent at describing food inspired his fans to demand a “Yashim Cookbook.” He was more than happy to oblige, and now we have Yashim Cooks Istanbul! Book Buttons Embed ISBN: https://bookstr.com/book/yashim-cooks-istanbul/10413984/ Goodwin explained to NPR how he uses Yashim’s passion for cooking to advance the plot, “He’s chopping his onion, and he’s thinking over … that Russian woman he’s just interviewed — was …
Imagine being introduced to classic works of literature written by the great literary artists at the very beginnings of your introduction to reading, well before you’re sprinting through novels. The good people at KinderGuides believe that introducing child friendly versions of classic books to children learning to read will build a natural curiosity for the source material, in turn fostering a healthy appetite for literature. KinderGuides are responsible for creating these beautiful re-interpretations. The publisher is already looking to go to market with 50 of these books, ranging from Truman Capote’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s, to Jack Keruac’s On the Road. …
