Popular book genres hachette book group hachette book. Please check the publishers website for desk copy request procedures, as individual publisher guidelines may vary. Basics list of influential authors includes stephon alexander, isaac asimov, edward. Arriving at the position of agnosticism bugliosi cites the impact of the book on many christians, including frank shaffer one of the founders of the religious right in america. Textbook and course book policy uw press books home. Last month, the bookseller reported that hbg had announced plans to buy the business in.
Find books exam and desk copy policy ingram academic. It was named publisher of the year in 2007 by publishers weekly magazine for its role in taking on publishers formerly distributed by publishers group west and acquiring avalon publishing group. You may want to place your bookstore order first, as many publishers ask for proof of a bookstore order before they. Please make your request on institutional letterhead and include the following information. Anansi and groundwood books are distributed to the book trade in canada by university of toronto press distribution and in the u. Perseus also has a publishing partnership with the type media center called bold type books. Kids books on greek myth volume 1 kindle edition by spence, dr simon, lawton, colm. Previously, he worked at the metropolitan books imprint of henry holt and company, where he edited titles by heidi waleson, frederick crews, mark roseman, matt stroud, corey pein, and sara lipton. Complimentary examination copies are also available to instructors who wish to consider titles for adoption. Today it has a wideranging list of mostly nonfiction titles, both hardcover and paperback, focusing on history, music, the performing arts, sports, and popular culture. Desk copy requests abrams the art of books since 1949. Desk copies are complimentary books sent to professors who have already adopted the book for a course.
Textbook and course book policy uw press books home page. Times in 2010 as a staff writer in books with an emphasis on digital projects. Hachette reaches new deal with perseus books the new york times. The king believes this to be an impossible task, but. If you would like to submit a request for a desk copy an instructor copy for a book thats already been adopted for use or an exam copy a book being considered for adoption please follow these instructions. If youre a fan of the nonfiction genre, you will love our diverse collection of nonfiction books at hachette. Our distributors parent company, perseus books, handles such requests through their academic website where you can request examdesk copies. On behalf of princeton university press, ingram academic processes exam and desk copy requests for print books to be shipped to qualified instructors in the united states and canada. Soft skull press co counterpoint llc 2560 ninth street, ste. Perseus books is pleased to provide complimentary desk and examination copies.
I might add that the book is a good starter book for persons like myself who have never read about those 2 battles. Please visit our customer faq page for information on the following customer service setting up customer accounts, order information, issues with defectivedamaged products. Desk and exam copies, including information on obtaining books for students with print disabilities. For teaching assistants, please provide the name and address of each assistant so books can be shipped individually. Groundwood books is proud to be a part of house of anansi press. Check back regularly for more treats, and dont forget to ask for a teacher or parents help before printing or using scissors. With the help of hermes and athena he slew the gorgon medusa, conquered a mighty sea monster and won the hand of the beautiful princess andromeda. That said, i really liked the shimmer, but its not his best. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Da capo press lifelong books does not accept unsolicited manuscripts or book proposals. As this is a retelling of a myth, im not going to critique the character or plot development.
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Of course, thats just a small quibble, since the book delivered in terms of plot and mystery. Set in downtown new york city, whores of lost atlantis features julian young, a performer and playwright who tells the story of his acting troupes hilarious struggle to assemble an offbroadway production of julians play, whores of lost atlantis, in which julian acts in drag. Frequently asked questions hachette book group hachette. Later, perseus returns to the king and the king says that he will leave perseus alone if he can get medusas head. An issue i had in the first quarter of the book was the reason the protagonists wife left him, and the protagonist putting up with being led in circles trying to figure out why she split. If you know the book youre looking for, you can search for it by isbn, title, or author. Desk copies are available for any textbook that has been assigned as a primary not suggested text in a scheduled class for the current or following term and is on order with a bookstore. Hachette book group is pleased to provide complimentary desk copies of any adopted, required text for qualified instructors at accredited colleges and universities in the u. Today it has a wideranging list of mostly nonfiction titles, both hardcover and paperback, focusing on history, music. Seal press is an imprint of hachette book group, publishing feminist books that inspire and challenge readers, that build bridges in divisive times, and help us see the world in a new light. We are now directing instructors who would like an exam or desk copy to the ingram academic website to request those books.
After the death of frank pearl, perseus was sold to centre lane partners in 2015, a private equity firm. A lot has happened since 2008, but few things have been as bizarre as the refusal to meaningfully correct the system that destroyed millions of jobs, homes, and dreamsand enabled the spread of authoritarianism around the world. Bugliosi gave schaffer a copy of the book who reported, i found myself following my wife around the house reading sections to her. Little, brown books for young readers perseus avalon travel basic books hachette books publicaffairs running press videos author inquiry book. Browse by academic discipline, or search by title or author. Grapes of wrath and the politics of book burning the steinbeck classic was banned and burned in a number of cities, including kern county, calif. Basics list of influential authors includes stephon alexander, isaac asimov, edward baptist, zbigniew brzezinski, iris chang, richard feynman, and more. Hachette plans to buy the publishing business of the perseus. When youre ready to request a desk or exam copy, you can do so right from the books page. Dozens of children respond to this peculiar ad in the newspaper and are then put through a series of mindbending tests, which readers take along with them. A hands on, committed client relations team, who helps manage your business and offers.
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The universe we actually find ourselves in, of course, seems in some respects stranger than any of these alternate ones. The perseus books group believes that works of serious nonfiction and literary fiction are both necessary and desirable and that an innovative model of publishing can fill a void in todays marketplace. Weve designed this site to make it easy for educators to find the right books for their classes. Weve designed this site to make it easy for educators to find the right books for their. The instructor may keep the book after examining it for course use. The son of zeus, perseus belongs in the first rank of greek heroes. Presidential edition by addisonwesley publishing company and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I have read and agree to hachette book groups privacy policy and terms of use. Search or browse book publishers by genre or location, contests and awards, and book and writing events. Michael pietsch, chief executive of the hachette book group, in the companys offices. Our distributors parent company, perseus books, handles such requests through their academic website where you can request exam desk copies. Desk copies can only be sent to your school address.
Perseus books group was an american publishing company founded in 1996 by investor frank pearl. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Perseus books perseus books is a hachette book group company, comprised of the imprints avalon travel, basic books, da capo press, hachette books, publicaffairs, running press, seal press, and westview press. Book orders professors desk copies desk copy informationpublisher is obtained through online resources. Made possible with the support of the ontario media development corporation. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. A prophecy is foretold that a kings grandson perseus will be the end of his reign.
Susan weinberg, publisher at publicaffairs, talked about the publication of a book by her parent company, perseus books group, to showcase how technology and collaboration can change the publishing. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. The 1st south carolina infantry was in the mule shoe at spotsylvania court house. Groundwood books respectfully acknowledges that the land on which we operate is the traditional territory of many nations, including the mississaugas of the credit, the anishnabeg, the chippewa, the haudenosaunee, and the wendat peoples. Perseus sale to hachette book group completed the bookseller.
Please do not send complete manuscripts unless a specific request is made for one. If you would like to use part of a book, please fax the details of your request to 570 8397488 you may use the form that we provide. Congrats to abhijit banerjee, esther duflo, and shoshana zuboff on their books good economics the age of surveillance capaitalism being longlisted for the 2019 porchlight business book awards. Book trade how to order hippocrene books for your store or. The 2 maps in the book make the battle narratives easy to follow and made me want to read more about both battles.
It focuses primarily on two cases in these cases, the men were exonerated by dna, but it also describes many other instances of shoddy science that led to many wrongful convictions. The ocean of tears everquest by wieck, stewart and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Perseus and the monstrous medusa 12 heroes in training by joan holub, suzanne williams and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Thank you for taking the time to visit hachette book group. Explore our nonfiction collection at hachette book group here. Apr 01, 2016 hachette book group hbg has completed its acquisition of the perseus book groups publishing business. Perseus books is pleased to provide complimentary desk and examination copies to qualified instructors in the us and canada who are considering a title for course adoption. When youre ready to request a desk or exam copy, you can do so right from the book s page. To obtain desk examination copies for academic use, please use the random house academic services form. Founded in 1964 as a publisher of music books, da capo press became a general trade publisher in the mid1970s. We work with you to choose the services that will grow your business. If you know the book youre looking for, you can search for it.
On being called crazy, angry, bossy, frumpy, feisty, and all the other words that are used to undermine women. Indeed to some he was a greater hero even than heracles. Two rivers is a new york based book distributor committed to providing customized and consultative services to category leading publishers. Publishers group west perseus books group 1700 fourth street berkeley, ca 94710. Read some of the best nonfiction books of all time, and enjoy our selection that features suitable options for all ages and reading levels. We urge you to go to your local, independent bookstore and pick up a copy. Publishers can provide desk copies of class texts when sufficient quantities are ordered for the campus bookstore. Complete the form below and click continue to add this book to your cart. Hachette reaches new deal with perseus books the new. This book really helped to flesh out my knowledge of perseus all i knew came from a video game that i had played where he was one of the heroes you requested to slay medusa. Desk copy requests can also be faxed 8003515073 or mailed desk copy processing, perseus distribution, 210 american drive, jackson, tn 38301 to perseus books group. Perseus book group was founded by frank pearl in 1996 and became a part of the hachette book group in 2016.
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