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Author Interview: Andrew Davis on Extended Bible Memorization


The link below is to an author interview. The author is Andrew Davis and the book is ‘An Approach to Extended Memorization of Scripture.’

For more visit:
http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/2014/05/12/skip-the-verse-memorize-the-book-andrew-davis-on-extended-bible-memorization/

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Words for Book Lovers


The link below is to an article that looks at words book lovers should know.

For more visit:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/oliver-tearle/10-words-every-book-lover-should-know_b_5297284.html

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Scribd Apps Updated


The link below is to an article that takes a look at the latest updates to Scribd apps.

For more visit:
http://www.the-digital-reader.com/2014/05/13/scribd-app-for-android-ipad-and-iphone-gains-reading-features-in-new-update/

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How Do We Address the Continuing Problem of Inadequate and Deceptive Publishing Practices?


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Not My Review: Kim by Rudyard Kipling (1901)


The link below is to a book review of ‘Kim,’ by Rudyard Kipling.

For more visit:
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2014/may/12/100-best-novels-kim-rudyard-kipling

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The World Digital Library


particularkev's avatarRandom Thoughts

The link below is to an article that looks at ‘The World Digital Library.’

For more visit:
http://publishingperspectives.com/2014/05/is-the-world-digital-library-finally-coming/

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Book Recommendation Platforms


The link below is to an article that lists the top book recommendations platforms.

For more visit:
http://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2014/may/10/top-book-recommendation-platforms-what-are-your-favourites

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Apple, Amazon and the uncertain future of the book startup


Laura Hazard Owen's avatarGigaom

Over the past few years, I’ve encountered countless startups that claim they are going to disrupt or revolutionize book publishing.

I once thought we might see one of those take off. Today, I’m not so sure. Book-related startups face a particularly tough path forward. Here are a few reasons why.

When Amazon is the chief disruptor, the odds are stacked against you

Any company that comes along trying to reinvent book publishing is competing not only with traditional book publishers but also with Amazon(s AMZN), which is almost 20 years old but keeps finding new ways to shake things up. Print book buying continues to move online and Amazon, which is now delivering on Sundays and offering same-day delivery in a growing number of cities, has a lock on that business. Kindle, launched in 2007, is the dominant ebook reading platform and Amazon is continually rolling out improvements to the Kindle…

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The ‘Bibliochaise’ Armchair


The link below is to an article that takes a look at a bookcase – armchair called the ‘Bibliochaise.’

For more visit:
http://designtaxi.com/news/365465/A-Comfortable-Armchair-That-Is-Also-A-Bookshelf-That-Holds-300-Books/

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Subscription E-Book Service Oyster Crosses 500K Titles, Plans An Android Launch This Year