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The article offers information on vest-pocket books, books that are all smaller than the standard cloth or trade paperback, which have turned into a major success story for publishers and booksellers alike. They cover anything and everything that is nonfiction. There are vest-pocket books on presidents, generals, writers, Jews, philosophers, terrorism, myths, music, even issues and ethics. They come in hardcover and paperback, are inexpensive and average about 150 pages.

The article presents updates on the sales of several books published in the U.S. These books include "1,000 Places to See Before You Die," by Patricia Schultz, with 300,000 copies in print, "A Disorderly Compendium of Golf," by Lorne Rubenstein and Jeff Neuman with 10,000 copies and "Geek Logik," by Garth Sundem with 12,000 copies.

Provides information on the DuraBook process of making books developed by Charles Melcher of Melcher Media. Use of the technique in the publication of the book `Aqua Erotica'; Components of the pages of the book; Glue used to bind the pages.

Focuses on the impact of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack in the United States on the increasing demand of books related to intellectual and political life of the country. Examples of book titles which have posted high sales in the market after the incident; Implication of the incident on the publishing industry; Books which are expected to gain positive sales because of their terrorism-related themes.

The article focuses on the growth of the do-it-yourself (DIY) movement in the U.S. According to filmmaker and author Faythe Levine, it is important to acknowledge that DIY may be a trend, but it is also a lifestyle choice for a lot of people. An overview of several craft books is offered. It states that technology is perhaps the biggest factor in the fast growth of the DIY movement. It is inferred that publishers are seeking to attract crafters by appealing to what is going on in their lives.

This article reports on the market performance of the printing industry in the U.S. as of November 2005. The industry has posted a positive market performance in the second half of the year. Various factors are attributed for such performance including the sales of Harry Potter books and the print on demand. The collaboration project among publishers, manufacturers and paper merchants are also attributed for a strong market performance.

Reports on the increase in the total number of books published in the U.S. in 2002. Reason for the decline in titles from the largest trade houses; Price gap between trade paper and mass market titles; Increase in the average price of adult trade paperbacks.

Presents information on several books published in July and August 2003. 'Breaking Windows,' edited by Luís Rodrigues; 'Strange Pleasures,' edited by John Grant and Dave Hutchinson; 'No Place Like Earth,' edited by John Pelan.

The article offers news briefs related to publishing industry. Topics discussed include the two-book world rights deal between Michael Eric Dyson and Elisabeth Dyssegaard at St. Martin’s Press, the two middle grade novels "Mascot" and etc. sold by Antony John to Tara Weikum at HarperCollins, and the North American rights agreement strucked by Edgar-winner and bestselling author T. Jefferson Parker.

Presents a list of fiction books published in March 2004. "The Sword of Zagan and Other Writings," by Clark Ashton Smith, edited by W. C. Farmer; "Essays on H.P. Lovecraft," by S. T. Joshi; "Fritz Leiber and H.P. Lovecraft: Writers of the Dark," edited by Ben J. S. Szumskyj and S. T. Joshi.

Provides information on the factors that lead books to be included in the bestseller list in 2003 in the U.S. and how they differed from the last three to five years. Overview of how large publishers fared on the 2003 best seller charts; Factors that lead to movie-book influence in the best seller list; List of the longest-running bestsellers in 2003.

Focuses on several technological trends in book manufacturing industry. Launching of digital on-demand printing of short-run, hard-bound books by Publishers' Graphics LLC; Capabilities of the printer; Background information on the book printing operations of Publishers' Graphics; Contract signed by the company with Xerox Corp.; Details on digital book production capabilities of the company.

The article reports on the decision of Amazon to expand its Amazon Upgrade program to cover other participants other than professional publishers. Under the program, customers who have purchased a print edition of a book can get unlimited online access to it for an additional charge of 10%-20% of the least expensive price of the title. Amazon splits the extra revenue with publishers.

Offers information on several books published as of October and September 2002. 'Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul on Love and Friendship,' by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen and Kimberly Kirberger; 'Why Men Love Bitches: From Doormat to Dreamgril--A Woman's Guide to Holding Her Own in a Relationship,' by Shery Argov; 'Inside the Cult of Kibu: And Other Tales of the Millennial Gold Rush,' by Lori Gotlieb and Jesse Jacobs.

Presents updates on book publishing in the United States as of May 29, 2000. Details on the publication of the book `A Whole New Ballgame: Michael Jordan Comes to Washington,' by Michael Wilbon; Purchase of the trade paper rights of the book `Irrational Exuberance,' by Robert J. Shiller, by editor Gerald Howard; Highlights of the auction for the book `The Secret of the Qi Masters,' by Roger Jahnke.

The article offers information on several publishing companies and exhibitors to be participated at BookExpo America, annual book publishing and bookselling convention. Companies include American Psychological Association, Association of American Publishers, and Cámara Nacional de la Industria Editorial Mexicana.

The article offers tips for authors on writing better book proposals. It mentions that every author should treat a proposal as the book's business plan, and authors should take their time in developing a proposal to ensure they make all of the points they want to make. It also mentions that submissions are received electronically, but even these require care to avoid sending viruses and malware.

The article presents an overview of several books and a list of bestselling trade paperbacks. The list includes Running With Scissors, by Augusten Burroughs, The Memory Keeper's Daughter, by Kim Edwards, The Glass Castle, by Jeannette Walls and the Tenth Circle, by Jodi Picoult. The Tenth Circle is a metaphor-rich novel about parental vigilance gone haywire, inner demons and the emotional risks of relationships.

The article reveals the status of home improvement publishers in the U.S. in the midst of the economic recession. According to Bryan Tandem, publisher of Creative Publishing International's home improvement line, books, home improvement books in particular weathered things rather well. Meanwhile, Irene Singletary, publisher of Morgana Press, stated that in New Orleans, Louisiana, the human desire to beautify one's home and surroundings remains strong.

This article cites several children's books scheduled for market release in the U.S. in the spring of 2007. They are "When l Grow Up," by Tina Louise, "Piglet and Papa," by Margaret Wild, "Behind the Museum Doors: Poems on Art and Artifact," by Lee Bennett Hopkins, "Dragonskin Slippers," by Jessica Day George.

The article reports on several books that address obesity in children. Publishers and authors alike are responding to the problem of obesity in children by releasing parenting bestsellers. Among them Wiley's For Dummies have launched its Conquering Childhood Obesity for Dummies by Kimberly A. Tessmer, Michelle Hagen and Meghan Beecher. Prometheus is also entering the field with its Child Obesity: A Parent's Guide to a Fit, Trim, and Happy Child. Authors such as Annabel Karmel and Claudia González are also contributing their works on children's nutrition and obesity.

Provides information on Icons, the pocket-sized books published by the Taschen company. Themes and subjects of the published books; Reason for the decision of the company to publish the books in pocket sizes.

Focuses on the low sales of gardening books despite the growth of the gardening industry in the U.S. Online retail store which poses challenges for the publishing of gardening books; Reasons behind the low sales of gardening books; Tips on selling gardening books.

Presents mystery books released in April 2000. `McCone and Friends,' by Marcia Muller; `Biotechnology Is Murder,' by Dirk Wyle; `Catch and Keep,' by Ronald Weber.

Focuses on the growth of the readership of large-print books in the U.S. Reasons for the growth of the category; Large-print titles published by Thorndike Press; Potential customers of large-print books. INSETS: Big on the Club Scene;Not Just for Seniors.

Focuses on the challenges facing mystery publishers. Performance of romantic suspense and thriller stories in the mystery market; List of several mystery books including "Trainspotting"; Information on mystery writers.

Focuses on the popularity of books about gardening. Actions being taken by publishers to market the books; Problems encountered by publishers to keep the books available to the readers; Target market of gardening books. INSET: New Kids in the Garden.

Presents information on several travel books for the spring and summer season of 2004. "One Russia, Two Chinas," by George Fetherling; "The Fife Book," edited by Donald Oman; "Itty Bitty Travel Guide," by Stacie Krajchir and Carrie Rosten.

Focuses on the success of publishing animal-related books in the U.S. Net sales posted for the book 'All I Need to Know I Learned From My Cat,' by Suzy Becker; Amount spent by the government for the pet industry; List of books about cats. INSETS: To Their Health!;Paws for Stretching.

Presents news briefs about book publishing in the United States as of January 29, 2001. Closure of the continuity program at AOL Time Warner; Acquisition of Lyons Press by Globe Pequot Press; Reorganization of Hungry Minds Inc.

Discusses the availability of large-print books in the United States. Reason behind the demand for large-print books; Publishing companies that are publishing large-print books; Types of books that are embracing large-prints. INSET: Just in 'Time'.

Deals with the book `Fiction for the Rest of Us,' published by Doubleday company. Authors who contributed in writing the book; Highlights of the book.

Looks at book publishing trade in Spain. Challenges faced by publishers; How Spain stands out from other countries in terms of nurturing small publishers; Background information on several publication companies.

Focuses on the increase in the number of black book publishing. Preferences of black readers; Overview of trends in fiction; Concerns expressed by black publishing professionals. INSETS: Black Reprint Series from Coffee House, by Sam T. Weller;A Question of Goals or Quotas, by Diane Patrick;Two Southern Publishers Weigh In, by Bob Summer;Bambara's Last Novel Deals with Real-Life Child Murders

Presents information on books and publishing as of February 23, 1998. Sales of the book of poetry `Birthday letters,' by Ted Hughes; Publication date of a book by music performer Marilyn Manson with Neil Strauss, `The Long Hard Road Out of Hell,'; Books on the Kennedy family; More.

This section offers news briefs related to book publishing as of February 23, 2009. Simon & Schuster experienced a sales decline for 2008, with publishing revenues at a 3% drop, to $857.7 million, from $886.1 million in 2007. HarperCollins will release a biography of John Updike by Adam Begley. The Finney Company has acquired Great Outdoors Publishing.

The article discusses need for publishers and education companies to help mitigate the digital divide between students by continuing to spotlight print books and make them accessible to students during the Covid-19 pandemic. It mentions that publisher Scholastic is committed to bringing print books and magazines into students' hands as it know how important that connection to the physical page can be for engaging kids.

Focuses on the trend of publishing politically-oriented book titles among small and neophyte publishers as of January 19, 2004. Reason behind the success of "The Bush-Hater's Handbook," by Jack Huberman and "The Five Biggest Lies Bush Told Us About Iraq," by Christopher Scheer; Factors that contributed to the trend; Details on the marketing efforts of publishers for politically-inclined books; Prediction on the marketability of the books.

The article focuses on efforts by the Book Industry Study Group (BSIG) metadata working group to provide publishers with a sophisticated strategy for search engine optimization. Topics discussed include the working group's search for a metadata that is most useful for discovery of books online, and the best way to map metadata to the components of Schema.org.

The article discusses the growing availability of books on home organization and home management from Christian publishers. According to author Kathy Peel, readers of home organization books, most of whom are active women ages 26 to 44, need concrete help in sifting through the clutter of their lives and finding what is really important. In September 2007, Thomas Nelson will release the third title in Marcia Ramsland's "Organizing for Success" series.

The article reports on the packaging changes made by Scribner on its short story books and Melville House on its novella series books. Scribner will release fiction books that are approximately 7 inches by 4 inches in size while Melville House will release books that are approximately 7 inches by 5 inches in size.

Looks at the business plans made by several travel publishers of some houses to stabilize their share in the market. Redesign to be made by Frommer's to its "Frommer's Complete" guides; National parks to be featured in the "National Geographic"; Changes made by Fodor's since 2004.

Deals with the return of Jean Auel in the book world after a 12-year hiatus through the publication of his book 'The Shelters of Stone' on April 39, 2002. Reaction of booksellers and fans on Auel's return; Sales record posted by Auel on his first book 'Clan of the Cave Bear' in 1979; Source of Auel's enduring appeal; Steps taken by Crown to promote the book.

Presents the results of a survey on the publication and marketing of books written by African-American authors in 2001. Importance of word-of-mouth advertising; Readership of books by African Americans; Factors considered in marketing such books.

Looks at the success of the `Harry Potter' book series by J.K. Rowling. Number of copies in print; Details on the audiobook `Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone'; Highlights of Rowling's United States book tour; Resolution formed to defend efforts of a conservative group to ban the books.

The article presents statistics of the Association of American Publishers (aap) monthly statshot for the month of June 2013, including information on the percentage change for various book formats including adult hardcover, adult electronic book (e-book), and titles from university presses.

The article discusses the challenges facing the publishing industry. It states that the age of computers changed the way people entertain themselves. It mentions that the argument that electronic books will be the wave of the future may be irrelevant as more people do not consider reading books as a form of entertainment.

The author reflects on the release of excerpts of the book "What Happened," by Scott McClellan, weeks before its official publication on June 2, 2008. She speculates on who would have leaked the excerpts before the book's official launch. She assumes that if McClellan issued the excerpt himself, he would have done it for money. With the issues surrounding the book, it landed on the top spot on Amazon.

The author ponders the publishing of issues and news stories into books. The author mentions two publishers, Doubleday and HarperCollins, who think that they can score with big-ticket books on issues relating to the stock market and the economy. According to Grand Central publisher Rick Wolff, the goal of publishing topical nonfiction books is to stake out one's turf as quickly as possible. Meanwhile, Roger Scholl of Doubleday stated that it takes time to decide which events should be the basis for a book.

The article reports on the debut of Robin Corey Books of Robin Corey under Random House. The titles included in the Corey's imprint are "What's Wrong, Little Pookie," by Sandra Boynton, "How Many?," by Ron Van Der Meer, "Big and Little," by John Stadler and "Christmas Is Coming!," by Lisa Ann Marsoli. Under the imprint, Corey aims to publish twelve to fifteen books per year. The employment background of Corey in the publishing sector is provided.