The Publishing Business is an invaluable guide to understanding what book publishing is & what it might become Using popular & current examples this second edition demonstrates that to succeed publishers must prove their commitment to producing accurate attractive & well edited content their ability to innovate pioneering digital technologies & their dedication to promoting their titles to new audiences This book explains the responsibilities at each stage of the publishing process describes current roles & practices & provides much food for thought on how publishers can ensure their skills remain relevant in the digital age Fully updated to take into account recent developments in the publishing world this new edition also

Includes:: additional real-world examples from a variety of publishing sectors insightful interviews with industry experts & new & updated activities throughout Beautifully designed thoroughly illustrated & packed with examples of publishing practice The Publishing Business is an essential introduction to a dynamic industry

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A new history of Hodder & Stoughton published to celebrate the publisher's 150th birthday 272 pages 3 x 8 page colour insets Stourton Edward ...

The Puffin Baby & Toddler Treasury is a timeless collection of favourite nursery rhymes lullabies poems & stories featuring well-loved characters such as Eric Hill's Spot Raymond Briggs's The Snowman & Beatrix Potter's Tom Kitten Brought to life by some of the most talented children's illustrators this treasury is perfect for sharing & will complete any child's first bookshelf This collection
Includes: Hey Diddle Diddle; Little Miss Muffet; Old Macdonald Had a Farm; Hickory Dickory Dock; Mary Had a Little Lamb; Halfway Down; Pat-a-cake Pat-a-cake; Spot's First Picnic; Ride a Cock Horse; Georgie Porgie; If You're Happy & You Know It; Brahm's Lullaby; Golden Slumbers; Incy Wincy Spider; It's Raining It's Pouring; Little Bo peep; The Three Little Pigs; Rub-a-Dub-Dub; Humpty Dumpty; Go to Bed Late; Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush; Three Little Speckled Frogs; The Sun Descending in the West; The Tale of Tom Kitten; Ring-a-Ring o' Roses; Sing a Song of Sixpence; Song; Happy Thought; Doctor Foster; One Two Buckle My Shoe; Wee Willie Winkie; Goldilocks & the Three Bears; The Wheels on the Bus; One Two Three Four Five; My Baby; A Baby-Sermon; The North Wind Doth Blow; Star Light Star Bright; Pussy-cat Pussy-cat; Baa Baa Black Sheep; The Owl & the Pussy-cat; The Farmer's in the Dell; I Love Little Pussy; Old King Cole; Bed in Summer; Spring Goes Summer Comes; Three Little Monkeys; I'm a Little Teapot; The Three Billy Goats Gruff; I Had a Little Nut Tree; This Little Piggy; Little Boy Blue; London Bridge is Falling Down; Good Night; Good Night Good Night; Silverly; The Snowman; Rock-a-Bye Baby; Jack & Jill; Diddle Diddle Dumpling; Pop Goes the Weasel; Polly Put the Kettle On; Growing Up; Lavender's Blue Dilly Dilly; Heads & Shoulders; The Grand Old Duke of York; The Ugly Duckling; Hush Little Baby; Little Jack Horner; Row Row Row your Boat; Round & Round the Garden; Rain Rain Go Away; Dance to your Daddy; Roses are Red; This is the Way the Lady Rides; Lucy & Tom at the Seaside; Two Little Dicky Birds; There was a Little Girl; I See the Moon; Five Little Ducks; Horsie Horsie; The Gingerbread Man; Oats & Beans & Barley Grow; I saw a Ship a-Sailing; Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
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The Puffin Book of Fantastic First Poems edited by June Crebbin will absorb & delight girls & boys aged 5A great first poetry book; the poems span time from Robert Louis Stevenson & Walter de la Mare right up to date with Roger Mc Gough & Michael Rosen Themes covered such as mealtimes playtime animals family & bedtime really appeal to youngreaders A truly lovely collection of all-time favourite poems June Crebbin is an ex-primary teacher now a full-time writer She is in great demand for author visits & runs very successful writing workshops in schools June has written a wide range of children's books & writes poetry for children & adults She lives in Leicester ...

With over 250 nursery rhymes including both well-known favourites & hidden gems this collection has something for every child Beautiful illustrated by Raymond Briggs the much-loved creator of the Snowman this revised edition of a famous classic first won the Kate Greenaway in 1966 & is now available again for a whole new generation ...

This wonderful collection of stories has been enjoyed in particular by children around the age of five years Coming from all over the world they include the tale of Eric & his elephant of the hungry hedgehog who decides to eat hamburgers of the Indian King who never takes a bath & of the little girl who yearns for a special pair of trainers These are stories to enjoy alone or to share with parents friends brothers & sisters ...

The Puffin Book of Stories for Five-year-olds edited by Wendy Cooling brings together stories perfectly suited for every five-year-old Seventeen exciting stories full of adventure & magic by much-loved writers including Margaret Mahy Ted Hughes & Malorie Blackman From a naughty pirate to a very lonely lion children will love the amazing characters they meet in this timeless collection! Perfect for five-year-olds to share or read aloud With a gorgeous cover illustrated by Nick Sharratt Wendy Cooling was educated in Norwich & then spent time travelling the world On her return to England she trained as a teacher & taught English in London for many years She left teaching to work on the promotion of books & reading as Head of the Children's Book Foundation (now Booktrust) & later founded Bookstart the national programme that helps to bring books to young readers ...

The Puffin Book of Stories for Seven-year-olds edited by Wendy Cooling is a perfect selection of loved stories for all 7 year olds! Fifteen exciting stories from some of our best-loved authors including Philippa Pearce Rudyard Kipling & Francesca Simon This brilliant collection is full of magic mayhem & adventure! Find out how the camel got his hump how Jimmy learnt to vanish & what Horrid Henry got up to on holiday Perfect for seven-year-olds to share or read alone With a gorgeous cover illustrated by Nick Sharratt Wendy Cooling was educated in Norwich & then spent time travelling the world On her return to England she trained as a teacher & taught English in London for many years She left teaching to work on the promotion of books & reading as Head of the Children's Book Foundation (now Booktrust) & later founded Bookstart the national programme that helps to bring books to young readers ...

Selected for children of around six-years-old this is a terrific collection of stories It contains funny tales like the tale of the tortoises picnic the story of how Anna-Magdalena overcame her fear & a great many more unforgettable characters which will keep young listeners entertained for hours & hours This wonderful compendium of stories myths & magical tales is perfect for bedtime listening or sharing with friends ...

The Puffin Book of Stories for Six-year-olds edited by Wendy Cooling is essential reading for all six-year-olds! Fourteen brilliant stories from some of our best-loved authors including Geraldine Mc Caughrean Philippa Pearce & Penelope Lively With a Martian in a supermarket a monkey in trouble & a magic pearl tree there's something for everyone to discover in this special collection Perfect for six-year-olds to share or read alone With a gorgeous cover illustrated by Nick Sharratt Wendy Cooling was educated in Norwich & then spent time travelling the world On her return to England she trained as a teacher & taught English in London for many years She left teaching to work on the promotion of books & reading as Head of the Children's Book Foundation (now Booktrust) & later founded Bookstart the national programme that helps to bring books to young readers ...