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Scotland's literary scene is thriving, with prominent authors like Alexander 'Sandy' McCall Smith and Denise Mina sharing their latest works and insights on stage at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. The festival's program is vast, covering a wide range of subjects, from the importance
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The Library of Congress is gearing up for the 2025 National Book Festival, set to take place on Saturday, September 6, at the Washington Convention Center. This year's event promises to unite book lovers of all ages, featuring over 90 authors and illustrators, as well as a variety
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Nicola Sturgeon has spoken candidly about her complicated relationship with her predecessor Alex Salmond, rejecting claims that she had been the victim of coercive control. The former first minister of Scotland appeared at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, discussing her relationship with Mr Salmond in her newly published memoirs, Frankly.
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During the era of Cape slavery, which lasted from 1652 to 1838, the first newspapers in South Africa played a significant role in perpetuating the institution. A new book, Reconsidering the History of South African Journalism: The Ghost of the Slave Press, reveals that several early newspapers and magazines actively
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The Edinburgh International Book Festival has lost its way since its relocation from Charlotte Square. Last year, it yielded to pressure from Fossil Free Books, cancelling a 20-year partnership with Baillie Gifford due to perceived ties to oil and gas and Israel. This year, the festival has faced criticism for
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The Edinburgh International Book Festival, once a renowned cultural hub, has lost its way. After relocating from its historic home in Charlotte Square, the festival struggled to regain its footing, particularly after caving in to pressure from environmentalist group Fossil Free Books and sacrificing a 20-year sponsorship deal with Baillie
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Professor Jim Wibberding created the "Women in Adventist History" course at Pacific Union College in 2022 to share the untold stories of women who significantly shaped the faith and mission of Adventism. The course aimed to spotlight underrepresented women in the church, such as Jennie Ireland and Sarah
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As society becomes increasingly mediated by machines and virtual worlds, two sociologists are asking the crucial questions needed to navigate this pivotal moment in history. Campbell University Associate Professor of Sociology Dr. Justin Nelson and Baylor University Senior Lecturer of Sociology Dr. Christopher Pieper co-authored a book, Society Without People:
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Don Cooper, a professor at Northeast Ohio Bible College, has authored a new book titled "Where Is the Help for Hurt When I Need It?", which explores the concept of forgiveness as a means of healing from hurt and pain. Cooper argues that anger, often accompanied by disgust,
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Converse University's Dr. Aaron Peterson, Director of the Doctorate in Professional Leadership and Assistant Professor of Leadership, has published a new book, "Second Star to the Right: Essays on Leadership in Star Trek". This edited anthology applies leadership principles through the lens of the popular Star
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Greg Hemphill and Julie Wilson Nimmo, best known for their roles in Still Game and Balamory, will headline this year's Wigtown Book Festival, set to take place from September 26th to October 5th. The couple will discuss their new guide to wild swimming in Scotland, Jules and Greg&
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The 10-day Wigtown Book Festival in Scotland's National Book Town will feature a diverse range of authors and speakers, including Scotland's former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who will discuss her autobiography during the event. The festival program goes online on August 5, with tickets on sale
