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The Detroit Public Library Hosts Book Signing for Two-Time Blues Music Award Winner, Bettye LaVette
Detroit Soul Singer Discusses Autobiography “A Woman Like Me” Thursday, February 21st, 6pm – Main Library - February 10, 2013 - Detroit Public Library
Music for Productions Launches New Website
Featuring innovative platform. - January 20, 2013 - Music for Productions
Music for Productions Announces Deal with Two Production Music Catalogs
Music for Productions is excited to announce their two newest sub-publishing deals. The established Canadian on-line supplier of production music has expanded their music offering by signing a sub-publishing deal with Manhattan Production Music and Ed Wood Music. The deal with Manhattan Production... - November 23, 2012 - Music for Productions
Music for Productions Signs Exclusive Deal with Altitude Music
Music for Productions is excited to announce their new sub-publishing deal with the UK library Altitude Music. The recent agreement will become effective on November 1st, 2012 and will be honoured for three years. This new deal gives Music for Productions the exclusive right to sub-publish... - November 01, 2012 - Music for Productions
SmallTownPapers Releases New Version of Contest Platform
BetterBNC launches latest version of journalism contest platform enhancing the contest experience for journalists, news managers and contest administrators. - October 11, 2012 - SmallTownPapers, Inc.
Music for Productions Announces Constant New Updates of “Best Of” Catalogue of Production Music
Music licensing experts Music for Productions has announced that they’ve recently updated and compiled the music from over 30 production libraries and created a “Best Of” collection that has been separated by musical genre. This catalogue offers a music style for every type of... - October 04, 2012 - Music for Productions
Yurizk™ Launches the First Interactive Online Directory of Islamic Finance Training & Education Providers
With the launch of first interactive online directory of academic and training institutions for Islamic Finance industry, Yurizk™ aims to facilitate and accelerate the process of creating qualified Islamic Finance professionals in this industry. - September 01, 2012 - Yurizk
JustCite Expands Into South Africa
Justis Publishing Ltd is pleased to announce that its JustCite citator now indexes South African court judgments from The Southern African Legal Information Institute (SAFLII). JustCite is a provider-neutral online citator that indexes, and seamlessly links to, millions of full-text legal documents from over 100 legal databases across the world. - July 22, 2012 - Justis Publishing Ltd
More Libraries Join the OCLC Worldshare Management Services Community
Fifteen more libraries have announced that they have selected OCLC WorldShare Management Services, bringing the total number of libraries worldwide committed to using the services to 210. - June 01, 2012 - OCLC
Justis Irish Cases: an Excuse for a Get-Together
Debating the Legal Services Bill...with some comedy thrown in. Justis Publishing Ltd[1] is introducing Justis Irish Cases to its already burgeoning Irish portfolio. To mark the series’ launch, the company is organising an evening of topical debate to be hosted by comedian and former... - May 31, 2012 - Justis Publishing Ltd
JustCite Indexes Jersey Cases
Justis Publishing Ltd is pleased to announce that its provider-neutral legal citator, JustCite, now indexes both The Jersey Law Reports and the Jersey Judgments series. - May 26, 2012 - Justis Publishing Ltd
New Book Details Story of Philadelphia Toboggan Company Carousels Through Stunning Photography
Thoroughly researched and beautifully photographed, this encyclopedic history of a legendary company and its beautifully hand-carved carousels is already being called a classic. - May 24, 2012 - The Connecticut Press
MyHeritage Publishes All 1940 US Census Images
World’s largest family network moves into pole position: completes publishing all 3.8 million images of the 1940 U.S. Census, while its searchable index kick-starts easy discoveries. - April 06, 2012 - MyHeritage
name.space Offers Famous Names and Trademark Holders a One-Stop Shop for Low-Cost Brand Protection and Anti-Cybersquatting in Its gTLDs
name.space has released simple instructions that will enable Internet users and rights owners to register and begin using name.space's new generic Top Level Domains now, without having to wait for action by ICANN. Following these instructions, users can begin to take advantage of name.space's technology to protect famous names and trademark holders against brand dilution, fraud, and cybersquatting by domain name registrations within its exclusive portfolio of generic Top-Level Domains. - April 02, 2012 - Name.Space, Inc.
NameSpace.org Files Trademarks on Some of Its 482 gTLD Names and Submits Them to ICANN
name.space, Inc. (“name.space”), a pioneer in the origination, marketing, and use of generic Top Level Domains (“gTLDs”) announced today that it had filed for trademark protection for a number of its existing portfolio of 482 generic Internet Top-Level Domains... - March 22, 2012 - Name.Space, Inc.
Watch Free Full Moves Online at FestivalofFilms.com, Offering New Sleek Design and Film Schedule
For those interested in watching free movies online, FestivalofFilms.com just announced its streaming schedule for the week of Mar. 4, 2012 on a newly enhanced website. - March 07, 2012 - Festival of Films - New Free Movies Online
Mystery Team Foils High-Profile Assassination in San Francisco in Breakout Novel by Ben English
Action, heart, and high-tech intrigue showcased in Jack Be Nimble: Tyro, the second novel in the high-octane romantic thriller series. - February 27, 2012 - Ben English
Wild West Fest to Raise Funds for Cobb Library Programs
On Saturday, March 24 the Cobb Library Foundation hosts the 2nd annual Wild West Fest in the equestrian center at Jim R. Miller Park, Marietta, (2445 Callaway Rd.) from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Proceeds fund programs and services of Cobb County Libraries. - February 26, 2012 - Cobb Library Foundation
Save Our Library Campaign Data Shows an Alternative Way of Cutting Costs & Maintaining Services
Last Saturday was National Libraries day and yesterday marked the opening of the Cabinet select Committee investigating library closures. But there is an alternative strategy to library closures- one that enables us to cut the deficit but at the same time maintains front line library... - February 10, 2012 - Upper Norwood Library Campaign
Wallaby the Wannabe a Celebration in Diversity and Acceptance
The Connecticut Press is proud to announce the publication of an acclaimed children's title, Wallaby the Wannabe, by Milford, CT educator Bonnie Feuer. - February 08, 2012 - The Connecticut Press
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Announces Licensing Agreement with 1000Museums
Frank Lloyd Wright archival reproductions now available at 1000Museums.com. - January 27, 2012 - 1000Museums
Free Indie Films Site Festival of Films Announces Its Streaming Film Schedule for the Week of Jan. 22
Festival of Films, a website that presents new free movies online every week, just released its streaming film schedule for the week of January 22. - January 25, 2012 - Festival of Films - New Free Movies Online
Festival of Films Releases January 15 Schedule of Free Documentaries Online and Other Upcoming Features
Free indie films, shorts, and documentaries site Festival of Films has released its schedule of new free movies online for the week of Jan. 15, 2012. - January 19, 2012 - Festival of Films - New Free Movies Online
Free Indie Films Website Festival of Films Announces Its Streaming Schedule for the Week of January 8
Festival of Films, a website that features streaming, full-length free indie films, shorts, and documentaries, just announced its upcoming film schedule for the week of January 8. - January 11, 2012 - Festival of Films - New Free Movies Online
New Free Indie Films, Documentaries, and More Available in 2012 at FestivalofFilms.com
Festival of Films recently revealed its schedule for the week of Jan. 1, 2012, including a number of free new movies online. - January 05, 2012 - Festival of Films - New Free Movies Online
Watch Documentaries Online: Festival-of-Films.com Schedules "Wikipedia" Documentary and More for Week of December 18
Festival-of-Films.com has just announced its schedule of full-length and short films online for the week of Dec. 18, 2010. - December 21, 2011 - Festival of Films - New Free Movies Online
Biblical Archaeology Society Releases Free E-Book, "Dead Sea Scrolls: Discovery and Meaning"
The Dead Sea Scrolls: Discovery and Meaning e-book takes a look at the significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls and explores how they relate to the Bible, Christianity and Judaism. This edition of the e-book will also include information on the War Scroll, the Temple Scroll and the Book of Enoch. - December 18, 2011 - Biblical Archaeology Society
Festival of Films Announces Week of December 11 Schedule of Clips, Features, and Short Films Online
Festival of Films, a piracy-free website where visitors can watch free full movies online, has released its latest schedule of feature films, shorts, and funny videos. - December 10, 2011 - Festival of Films - New Free Movies Online
Dead Sea Scrolls Interviews with Prominent Scholars by BAR Editor Hershel Shanks
The Biblical Archaeology Society offers a video series of interviews with leading Dead Sea Scrolls scholars hosted by BAR editor, Hershel Shanks. The Dead Sea Scrolls are further explored by various experts. - December 09, 2011 - Biblical Archaeology Society
OCLC Introduces OCLC WorldShare
OCLC is launching the OCLC WorldShare Platform, which will enable library developers, partners and other organizations to create, configure and share a wide range of applications that deliver new functionality and value for libraries and their users. - December 07, 2011 - OCLC
New Group Dedicated to Saving Our Archived Newspapers Publishes New Website
Saving Ours is a grassroots group dedicated to preserving our archived records by ensuring they are digitized and made free to the public. - November 25, 2011 - Saving Ours
Author/Psychologist Dares Students to Dream Big
Character Education Consultant and Author Strives to Restore Heroes and Dreams to Our Youth - November 09, 2011 - KidsCanDoIt.com
Award-Winning Author Jewel Kats on Blog Talk Radio’s World of Ink Network Show: Stories for Children – November 7, 2011
Blog Talk Radio’s World of Ink Network Show: Stories for Children with hosts VS Grenier, Kris Quinn Christopherson and Irene Roth will be chatting with award-winning author Jewel Kats. Her two children’s books, Cinderella’s Magical Wheelchair and What Do Use to Help Your Body? help kids deal with social and special needs situations in a fun and motivational way. - November 09, 2011 - Stories for Children Magazine
Award-Winning Authors Natasha Yim and Gretchen Maurer Join the Stories for Children Publishing November ‘11 World of Ink Virtual Tour
Natasha Yim’s current book, Cixi, The Dragon Empress and Gretchen Maurer’s current book, Mary Tudor, “Bloody Mary” are two of the six books (all written by different authors) in Goosebottom Books’ series, The Thinking Girl’s Treasury of Dastardly Dames. The series profiles six women in history who have earned dastardly reputations. - November 09, 2011 - Stories for Children Magazine
Author Karen Cioffi Joins the Stories for Children Publishing November ‘11 World of Ink Virtual Tour
Karen Cioffi is an advocate of education, reading, and the environment. She loves how reading can spark a child’s imagination and bring him or her to new worlds and on amazing adventures. - November 09, 2011 - Stories for Children Magazine
Author Jan Britland Joins the Stories for Children Publishing November ‘11 World of Ink Virtual Tour
Stories for Children Publishing will be touring author Jan Britland and her Rodger Dodger Dog Series all month in November 2012. - November 09, 2011 - Stories for Children Magazine
Author Jewel Kats Joins the Stories for Children Publishing November ‘11 World of Ink Virtual Tour
Jewel Kats is an award-winning writer. She’s also one tough cookie. At the age of nine, Jewel endured a car accident. - November 09, 2011 - Stories for Children Magazine
Award-Winning Author Camille Matthews on Blog Talk Radio’s World of Ink Network Show: Stories for Children – October 10, 2011
Blog Talk Radio’s World of Ink Network Show: Stories for Children with hosts VS Grenier, Kris Quinn Christopherson and Irene Roth will be chatting with award-winning author Camille Matthews about her Quincy the Horse picture book series. - October 11, 2011 - Stories for Children Magazine
Brain Warp an Exemplar of the Medical/Political Thriller Genre Hosted by Stories for Children Publishing Through the World of Ink Division
Brain Warp, by author Dr. Snider is a provocative exploration of fear, betrayal, memory and ultimately immortality. - October 09, 2011 - Stories for Children Magazine
Hook Publishing Announces Four Books Authored by George Clive Hook Now Available in Paperback and Kindle Through Amazon.com
Hook Publishing announces that four books--Marking Time, Hooked on Haiku, The Commander’s Wife and a collection Short Stories--authored by George Clive Hook are now available in paperback and Kindle from Amazon.com. Marking Time is also available at Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.co.de. - October 07, 2011 - Hook Publishing
Author Camille Matthews Joins the Stories for Children Publishing October '11 World of Ink Virtual Tour
Camille Matthews teamed with illustrator, Michelle Black to create the Quincy the Horse Books for children ages 5-10. Stories for Children Publishing will be touring author Camille Matthews and her picture books, Quincy Finds A New Home, published in 2009 and awarded a Mom’s Choice Gold in 2010 and the sequel, Quincy Moves to the Desert, which released in August 2011. - October 05, 2011 - Stories for Children Magazine
Debut Author Maha Huneidi Joins the Stories for Children Publishing October '11 World of Ink Virtual Tour
Debut author Maha Huneidi wants to help children, like her granddaughter Hanaa, find the courage to deal with monsters and other fears on their own. - October 05, 2011 - Stories for Children Magazine
Heartwarming and Uplifting Picture Book for Children and Adults
From the moment we are born, someone is telling us to be careful. No matter what country we call home or what language we speak, I Love You, Be Careful - a picture book that is also designed to be a gift book for adults and children alike - shares these word that follow us our entire lives. - September 15, 2011 - Stories for Children Magazine
London Libraries Consortium Now Numbers 15 London Boroughs and 3.6m Inhabitants as Merton Joins
Merton announces it has joined the London Libraries Consortium. Started in 2004, the consortium now numbers 15 London Boroughs, almost half the capital’s 32 Boroughs and covering over 3.6 million residents. Lewisham and Kingston-Upon-Thames have also joined in the last 12 months. Anthony... - September 11, 2011 - London Libraries Consortium
Author Fiona Ingram Joins the Stories for Children Publishing September ‘11 World of Ink Virtual Tour
Stories for Children Publishing will be touring The Secret of the Sacred Scarab written by Fiona Ingram, which is the first book of the Chronicles of the Stone children’s book series, all month long in September 2011. Fiona Ingram’s earliest story-telling talents came to the fore when,... - September 06, 2011 - Stories for Children Magazine
EdgeSounds Introduces: Drummashines Sound Sample Library
EdgeSounds has just introduced the Drummashines, a 3-DVD-ROM, 12.5 GB sound set of more than 170 classical drum modules for NI KONTAKT and GIGA Studio. - September 04, 2011 - Edge Sounds, LLC
Translator Talks to Homer, Nietzsche, Aristophanes in Order to Get It Just Right
Exclusive new interview with Canadian translator Ian Johnston reveals how he consults with ancient authors to get the message in his translations just right. - September 01, 2011 - Richer Resources Publications
WorldCat Turns 40
August 26 marked the 40th anniversary of the launch of WorldCat, the world’s most comprehensive database of resources held in libraries around the globe - August 28, 2011 - OCLC
OCLC Names Five Librarians to Participate in 2012 Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program
OCLC, along with the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) and the American Theological Library Association, today named five librarians chosen to participate in the Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program for 2012. The 2012 Jordan... - August 17, 2011 - OCLC
Debut Author Tal Yanai on Blog Talk Radio’s World of Ink Network show: Stories for Children –August 15, 2011
Blog Talk Radio’s World of Ink Network Show: Stories for Children with hosts VS Grenier, Kris Quinn Christopherson and Irene Roth will be chatting with debut Tal Yanai about his book, Life Is Not a Candy Store: It’s the Way to the Candy Store on August 15, 2011. Tal Yanai was not happy... - August 15, 2011 - Stories for Children Magazine