May
- Kurt Vonnegut: Exploring the archives of great writers
Digital originals from an author’s previously unpublished or uncollected works have created new titles assets which have supported several cross merchandising opportunities – especially the archives of important writers after their death. One such author is Kurt Vonnegut. His posthumous titles include: • Three anthologies of previously unpublished short fiction and nonfiction • A book…
April
- Can an established author do better self-publishing?
The book is Time One: Discover How the Universe Began. Author Colin Gillespie and his publishing partner Howard Gurevich, founders of the publisher Big Fizz Inc., have been wrestling with this question for years. Gillespie is a physicist turned lawyer turned author. Howard Gurevich is a marketer turned publisher. Time One was published as a…
March
- Experimenting with library “bundling”
How can libraries become a more significant source of revenue for trade eBooks? That’s the first question we should be asking ourselves – not debating pricing and terms of access. So far, the business models for distributors and aggregators are built to reflect the sale of eBooks to libraries with the option to purchase one…
February
- iBooks Author revives illustrated bestseller
In January, RosettaBooks issued its first iBooks Author eBook – The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady by Edith Holden. In the 1970s, this book was an international sensation, selling millions of copies. Still today, its art images continue to support licensing programs including a long-term paper products line at Marks & Spencer in London….
January
- Why is my child having a tantrum?
The screaming, arms flailing, tears, and the staring from strangers… Sound familiar? Welcome to parenthood! Tantrums can be your child’s way of letting you know that you’re not meeting his or her needs. They are hungry, tired, bored, scared… it could really be anything. In Taming Your Child’s Temper Tantrums, a Harvard Medical School Guide,…
- Bedtime tips for parents
Twenty to 30 percent of children of all ages suffer from some sort of sleep disturbance. If your child is one of them, there are dozens of proven and effective ways to help them get better sleep and be more refreshed and alert during the day. Dr. Dennis Rosen, a pediatrician at Harvard Medical School,…
- Natural remedies for sleepless nights
One sheep, two sheep, three sheep, four… Still counting sheep at night with no luck? More than 60 percent of women have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or waking up rested. And before turning to prescription medication to get a peaceful night sleep, many people first look for natural remedies and supplements. Dr. Anthony Komaroff,…
- Is Your Child A Picky Eater?
Does your child prefer white or beige foods only – mashed potatoes, white bread and plain noodles – and refuse to eat anything with color? If so, you’re not alone. And by the time your child reaches the age of 10, they should be ready to expand their palates, say pediatricians at Harvard Medical School….
- Why RosettaBooks Protects Its Full Catalog from Digital Piracy
What is the best way for publishers to protect themselves from digital piracy? One option is self-enforcement. Another is to engage outside counsel, which can be incredibly expensive. But both of these approaches only scratch the surface of locating the number of infringing sites. And neither approach is effective over time unless there is constant…
