Paper Empires: A History of the Book in Australia 1946-2005
Added by: miaow | Karma: 8463.40 | Other | 16 August 2015
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Will Australia’s once booming book industry be replaced by e-publishing? Are independent publishers and booksellers on the way out? In a world where one ‘mega-author’ can sell millions of books, can anyone else compete?Paper Empires tells the inside story of Australian publishing over the past half-century. It begins with the larrikin pioneers of the 1950s and 60s and follows the fortunes of the independents and multinationals that followed in their wake. Two fascinating local successes include the reinvention of Allen & Unwin as our largest independent, and the creation of Lonely Planet which has turned a passion for travel into world-beating success.
The third edition of Cynthia Young’s Algebra & Trigonometry brings together all the elements that have allowed instructors and learners to successfully “bridge the gap” between classroom instruction and independent homework by overcoming common learning barriers and building confidence in students’ ability to do mathematics. Written in a clear, single voice that speaks to students and mirrors how instructors communicate in lecture, Young’s hallmark pedagogy enables students to become independent, successful learners. Varied exercise types and modeling projects keep the learning fresh and motivating.
Succinct and to the point, David Rovics demystifies the very different skills necessary to cultivate the arts of songwriting, guitar-playing and tour booking. In an era when the truly independent record label is virtually a thing of the past, Rovics explains how it’s possible to make a living as a recording artist without a label. At a time when the corporate record industry is suing music fans for sharing music, Rovics explains why the internet is good for independent artists, and how to utilize its potential.
