Sentences with phrase «book readers in general»

My reaction to reading this news (in the Guardian newspaper) is that book readers in general remain prolific but nowadays content themselves with grubby bestsellers or popular potboilers marketed by the global giants.

Not exact matches

These revisions of the Darwinian theory of evolution have been interestingly summarized for the general reader in George Gaylord Simpson's The Meaning of Evolution (Yale University Press, 1949), and in 1958 published as a Mentor Book in a paper - bound edition.

It is my hope that this hasty survey will allow the general reader to turn to several of Niebuhr's most important books without the feeling that he is totally disoriented in the mass and variety of Niebuhr's writings.

Instead, the reader is presented in the first half of the book with a general thematic overview.

A recent article in the C. S. Lewis Bulletin maintains that while Reflections on the Psalms (Harcourt, 1958) is «one of the lesser known works in the Lewis Canon,» it «remains the one book on the Psalms that would satisfy the general reader in our time» (Carol Ann Brown, «Mirrors of Ourselves: Reflections from the Psalms,» CSLB X: 8, June 1979, pp. 1 - 5).

In this lively, tightly written book for a general audience, he teaches readers to train their «baloney detectors» on the doublethink, ad hominems, rhetorical tricks, and logical gaps that characterize the public propaganda for Darwinism.

A Book Forged in Hell is, to be sure, the product of a prestigious university press and definitely not in any respect dumbed down, but it has very few footnotes and is clearly designed for the general» although not the innocent» reader.

Such discussions can not be reproduced in book form; but it is still to the general reader that these lectures, which are printed as they were delivered, are now addressed.

6Douglas H. Hofsteader has summarized current topics in the study of hierarchically - organized systems in an excellent hook for general readers: Goedel, Escher, Bach (New York: Basic Books, 1979).

A recent article in the C. S. Lewis Bulletin maintains that while Reflections on the Psalms (Harcourt, 1958) is «one of the lesser known works in the Lewis Canon,» it «remains the one book on the Psalms that would satisfy the general reader in our time» (Carol Ann Brown, «Mirrors of Ourselves: Reflections from the...

In a few cases this will undoubtedly be true, but if the general run of readers of the book — and it is not designed for specialists in the field — are anything at all like the students who, across the years, have enrolled in the writer's courses in the Bible, then it is fairly safe to assume that their knowledge of the book is not too extensive or detaileIn a few cases this will undoubtedly be true, but if the general run of readers of the book — and it is not designed for specialists in the field — are anything at all like the students who, across the years, have enrolled in the writer's courses in the Bible, then it is fairly safe to assume that their knowledge of the book is not too extensive or detailein the field — are anything at all like the students who, across the years, have enrolled in the writer's courses in the Bible, then it is fairly safe to assume that their knowledge of the book is not too extensive or detailein the writer's courses in the Bible, then it is fairly safe to assume that their knowledge of the book is not too extensive or detailein the Bible, then it is fairly safe to assume that their knowledge of the book is not too extensive or detailed.

In light of the book's central questions, a more detailed analysis of actual farming practices in different types of organic farms in Kerala would have added much value for readers already convinced of the general value and importance of organic farminIn light of the book's central questions, a more detailed analysis of actual farming practices in different types of organic farms in Kerala would have added much value for readers already convinced of the general value and importance of organic farminin different types of organic farms in Kerala would have added much value for readers already convinced of the general value and importance of organic farminin Kerala would have added much value for readers already convinced of the general value and importance of organic farming.

Though not written for a general public audience, the book has readers in 25 countries.

I am extremely touched by all the messages I received throughout the year from readers telling me about how much their kids loved the printables, the quiet books they made and just enjoyed my ideas in general.

A general professional demeanor, the book reminds the reader, «is not something that is expected always of a student in the laboratory but it is something expected of a faculty member, industry professional, and leader in the bioscience community.»

This chapter is a little more esoteric than the other more descriptive chapters, but the book's stack of references points the reader in the general direction of simpler explanations of, for instance, the maths.

A basic grounding in general chemistry would be useful for readers of this book.

Rebranding it more catchily as «growth mindset» allowed her to recycle the idea a few years later in a best - selling book for general readers and an on - line «step by step» instructional program called Brainology ® that is said to «raise student achievement by helping them develop a growth mindset» ($ 6,000 for the all - inclusive kit).

There was a similar change with the general population, with the number of people who read e-books rising in 2014 to 28 % (an increase of 7 %), and a drop in printed book readers to 69 % from 2011's 71 % (Zickuhr & Rainey, 2014).

In general, the content and presentation in the CKHG books for Grades 3 - 5 are appropriate for young readers from the upper elementary grades through middle schooIn general, the content and presentation in the CKHG books for Grades 3 - 5 are appropriate for young readers from the upper elementary grades through middle schooin the CKHG books for Grades 3 - 5 are appropriate for young readers from the upper elementary grades through middle school.

Hidden Shadows is a Winner in the Fiction category of the 2016 NABE Pinnacle Book Achievement award; Winner 2016 Global Ebook Awards, Popular Literature Fiction; Short - Listed for the Eric Hoffer Award Grand Prize; finalist for the Eric Hoffer First Horizon Award; Honorable Mention, General Fiction, Eric Hoffer Award; Finalist, da Vinci Eye Award; Finalist, Debut category: WFWA (Women's Fiction Writers Association) Star Award Contest; Finalist, Literary Fiction, NIEA (National Indie Excellence Awards); Finalist for the Will Rogers Medallion Award in the Western Romance category; Finalist in the NERFA contest (National Excellence in Romance Fiction Awards), sponsored by First Coast Romance Writers, for «Novel with Romantic Elements;» Finalist in the Long Contemporary category for the Aspen Gold Reader's Choice Contest (Heart of Denver Romance Writers) and Top Ten finisher, Best Other Novel, Predators & Editors Readers» Poll 2015 as well as other awards and accolades.

It's a brutal system, and rejection is woven into the seams of the publishing industry in general (whether it's agents, editors of publishing houses or readers in the Amazon reviews, someone is going to tear your book apart).

In addition to reviews, the Adult Books section includes columns and special features of interest to both readers» - advisory librarians and general readers.

Appearing with the statement is a symbol denoting primary use or appeal: YA, for those books of general YA interest; YA / C, for books of curriculum use; YA / S, for books that will appeal most to teens with a special interest in a specific subject; and YA / M, for books most suitable for mature young adult readers of any age capable of adult judgment and able to respond to the book as a whole rather than reacting to isolated parts or incidental aspects.

Well, that's not all they do — from their About: Shelf Awareness publishes two newsletters, one for general readers and one for people in the book business.

Most readers buy books online, so it's absolutely essential to have a presence online in general (in the form of a website) and to have search engine optimization done to your website so internet users interested in your genre can actually find your site and your book.

This is a red flag against them, because in general readers don't want to receive a deluge of subpar books or they will gradually stop buying them, and that's exactly what happened.

And I tend to believe (in general) that readers pay more careful attention when they read a book than read from a device... I also think books matter as physical objects.

I get that — we all make trade offs in our lives — but if you are going to publish — then do so «the right way» — putting a poorly edited book out there benefits no one... not the writer, nor the reader, or the industry in general.

The being a general reader in your genre, and then more importantly, the reader of your books.

«The combination of Ingram's extensive distribution network, integrated services, and long - standing relationships in the book trade provides a unique solution for digital - first publishers to get the most value out of their content and reach more readers worldwide,» says Mark Ouimet, Vice President and General Manager, Ingram Publisher Services.

These are the readers who encounter comics in a general - interest bookstore and read their stories as completed works in book format.

But in general I personally think that $ 5.27 is a perfectly reasonable price for an ebook, and I think most readers EXPECT that an ebook, with no distribution costs or retail middle - man to pay, should be less than a paper book.

Be informative: At the very least, the book trailer should provide potential readers with an idea of what the book has in store for them, whether that is a good romance, great baking recipes, a thrilling mystery, or a peek into the history of a World War II general.

Second, would I be short - changing myself in terms of readership, potential agent attention, etc., if I don't include any biographical information or reveal anything about the author to the readers, but keep my content in a more general perspective, i.e. about the book itself or content related to the story?

As industry commenter and Publishing President at Our Sunday Visitor Joe Wikert wrote at the time, not only did the business model of paying a publisher for a partial read of a book prove financially unsustainable, but the effect of all - you - can - eat subscriptions seems to devalue books, in general, in many readers» minds.

I have said that readers (on general, as a group) don't have problems in finding good books (books they enjoy in, not books that you consider good), and then I continued to claim that and I will continue to claim so, despite that you, as a reader, have problem with that (and I can imagine that there's a few of people like you), and despite what «professionals» in their articles claim.

Two years later, in 1940, Edward Kasner and his colleague James R Newman (the «James» in Jennimae and James) publish Mathematics and the Imagination - a non-technical book about maths which introduces the term googol to general readers for the first time.

Some demographic groups are more likely than others to be digital - only book readers, but in general this behavior is relatively rare across a wide range of demographics.

When we asked book readers in our national survey how, in general, they prefer to get their books, we found that a majority of print readers (54 %) and readers of e-books (61 %) say they prefer to purchase their own copies of these books rather than borrow them from somewhere else.

With that said, deeper analysis would likely have resulted in a book that was less accessible to the general reader than the one that Barker has written.

Not only are readers reading more books, they're just reading more in general (that includes magazines and newspapers).

In general, think of Twitter not as a resource for generating book sales, but as a way of connecting with potential readers in a way that helps you learn more about them, and as a way of building relationships with key people who influence your target readerIn general, think of Twitter not as a resource for generating book sales, but as a way of connecting with potential readers in a way that helps you learn more about them, and as a way of building relationships with key people who influence your target readerin a way that helps you learn more about them, and as a way of building relationships with key people who influence your target readers.

There's always some room for customization in your book, but in general, you want to be certain your book is enough like other books that readers will actually read it!

A Great Way to Promote your Brand An author website is perfect to display your readers reviews, and let your fans know about your release dates, your new books, your works in progress, book tours, events in general, etc..

I would also agree with Rob Gregory Browne when he says that in general, readers don't care who publishes a book.

Positively influence the reader's perception of reading in general, your genre, or the store through which you sell your books

The same has been the reaction of some readers to Baen (which is fine by me in general, as they probably would hate my book).

The key is to capture the general mood or feeling of the story in a way that grab a reader's attention and makes them want to read the book blurb which should also be striving for the same goal:

However, since the rise of e-reading, power readers in general are buying more books.