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Relates that small press publishing has been producing high-class books that have been effectively positioned by publishers to reach the library market. COSMEP, a trade association calling itself the International Association of Independent Publishers; The need for a small press to find some means of distribution; One of the most frequent misconceptions of small presses; The role of wholesalers and the need for criteria in judging submissions.

The article offers information on publishers in Northern California. Amber-Allen Publishing focuses on personal growth and self-help and will continue to remain an independent publisher. Berrett-Koehler focuses on publishing books that promote progressive leadership. China Books, the oldest distributor of books from China, aims to bring Chinese books that other publishers are ignoring to American shores. O'Reilly Media has aimed to bring technology information and resources to consumers in its books and periodicals and through its conferences.

Reports on the booksellers association in the U.S. which held their 2004 fall trade shows in the second week of September. Mid-South Independent Booksellers Association; Southeast Booksellers Association; Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association; Highlights of the book fairs; Information on literary luminaries who attended the events.

Focuses on the fifth anniversary of Book Sense, a program for independent bookstores in 2004. Reason for creating the program; Details of the program; Support given by U.S. publishers for Book Sense.

Focuses on the 2000 BookExpo America show held by the American Booksellers Association in Chicago, Illinois from June 2-4, 2000. Electronic publishers at the show; African-American publishers at the conference; Religious and spiritual themes of the several events; Alliances between book publishers and media companies. INSETS: Reed to Launch EPub Expo;Bezos Beams at BEA;Good Times for ABA;Pre-BEA's RBTE Gets High Grades

Examines the distribution dilemma facing small and independent presses in the United States. Models of distribution; Issues on customer service; Explanations from independent presses executives; Strategic moves made by several independent publishers.

Focuses on the value of backlists to small and independent book publishers in the United States. Revenues from backlists; Percentage of small publishers' books in print; Impact of independent presses on the book industry; Marketing strategies for backlists; Acquisition of backlists. INSET: Is on-demand on its way?.

The article explores the views of different publishing houses regarding the trends in business books. According to Amacom president and publisher Hank Kennedy, the main issue facing the industry is the war for talent. For Business Plus editorial director Rick Wolff, the trend is the growing awareness that managers have to pay more attention to their subordinates.

Highlights books and fiction that were focused of attention of booksellers and publishers at the 2003 BookExpo America. Authors whose books were chosen by booksellers; Collection of short stories exhibited; Famous authors who launched their books.

Presents information on the London Book Fair in England in March 2003. Increase in attendance in the fair; List of publishers who attended the fair; Theme of the book 'In Our Lifetime,' by Elinor Sisulu.

Focuses on `Sacred Legacy: Edward S. Curtis and the North American Indian,' published by Simon & Schuster. Comments from Christopher Cardozo, the largest private collector of Curtis' work, about the book; Retail price of the book; Basis of Gary Chassman of Verve Editions, the packager for the project, on working with the publisher.

Discusses the upcoming seventh annual Chicago International Remainder and Overstock Books Exhibit (CIROBE) set for Novermber 1-3, 1996. Why the bargain book world looks like a buyers' market; Prediction that more trade publishers will be at the show turning returns into sales; The two types of exhibitors that will be at CIROBE; Why excess supply and high demand do not necesarily mean lower prices.

The article looks at book packaging company Weldon Owen (WO), a subsidiary of the Swedish media company Bonnier, reporting that WO will begin publishing its own branded books in 2012. Topics include WO's distribution deal with publisher Simon & Schuster, signed in 2010, its partnership with the Bonnier magazine group, and the firm's author clients including chef Chris Cosentino and the Disney family.

The article focuses on the publisher HarperOne's transformation of its healthy living catagory.

The article features the Publication Studio launched in 2009 by author and Clear Cut Press cofounder Matthew Stadler and writer Patricia No in Portland, Oregon. It says that the idea of the founders is to make books they loved and to host community events that cultivated the social life of those books. After two years of its formation, sibling Publication Studios sprung up in the U.S. and Canada, which Stadler said is opposite to franchising. These sibling publishing businesses also produce books to support public events in their local communities.

The article deals with the success of Cleis Press, a publisher of women's books which has expanded to the publishing of "sex positive" books for people of all sexual orientations. The publisher has reported an increase of 50% in sales in 2008. Cleis was founded by Felice Newman and Frederique Delacoste. Newman relates some of the factors contributing to the success of Cleis, including support from distributor Publishers Group West. It discusses the steady increase in the sales of "sex positive" e-books from Cleis.

This article profiles author Ayelet Waldman. A discussion of the Juliet Applebaum character in her "Mommy Track" mysteries is provided. The inspiration behind the plot of her new novel "Love and Other Impossible Pursuits" is discussed. An overview of her fortuitous path to publishing is presented.

This article focuses on escorts hired by publishers to accompany authors during their promotional tours until they move on to the next city. More than a driver who makes sure the authors get to media and bookstore bookings on time, the escort sees to the clients' human needs like food, bathroom breaks, a well-timed word of reassurance when an interview goes poorly or no one shows up for a reading. Escorts handle anywhere from 200 to 600 authors a year and usually hire freelancers to help with the load. Media escort fees range from about $20 an hour to about $40 an hour, depending on location and experience. Escorts also sometimes charge by the day or half day.

Discusses the highlights of two regional book shows in the U.S. in October 2004. Upper Midwest Booksellers Association show held in Saint Paul, Minnesota; Northern California Independent Booksellers show held in Oakland, California; Books of note at the shows.

Presents the views of Joann Deck, publisher at Ten Speed imprints Celestial Arts and Crossing Press, on the challenges related to the publishing of New Age books. Action taken by Deck in response to the challenge posed by the distraction of world events; Changes in the readers of New Age books; New Age book to be released by Crossing Press and Celestial Arts.

Presents information on the trade show of the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association held at the Seattle Airport Hilton from March 18 to 20, 2004. Number of attendees at the event; Views of booksellers on the trade show; Information on several books featured in the show.

Features Big Guy Books, a company founded by photographer Robert Gould to produce illustrated book series that are part storybook, part comic book and part movie set, aimed at reluctant readers. Information on the first book series produced; Events hosted by The Magic Tree in Oak Park, Illinois with Gould in November 2003; Reaction of booksellers to Big Guy titles.

Presents updates from the final regional booksellers association meetings of the New England Booksellers Association (NEBA) and the Southern California Booksellers Association (SCBA) as of November 10, 2003. Highlights of the events; Examples of books displayed during the meeting of NEBA; Awards given by SCBA to several writers during the event.

Presents information on several regional bookseller association meetings in the U.S. from September 19 to 22, 2003. Exhibitors at the trade show held by the New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association in Atlantic City, New Jersey; Highlights of the trade show of the Southeast Booksellers Association in Jekyll Island, Georgia; Books that remained the focus of the trade show of the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association in Portland, Oregon.

Presents information on the eighth annual 'Los Angeles Times' Festival of Books held April 26 through April 27, 2003 at the University of California Los Angeles campus. Estimated number of participants at the event; Panel discussions held; Authors and publishers at the event.

Focuses on the effort of the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association (PNBA) to address the need of publishers for more orders from booksellers. Number of booksellers who attended the 2002 PNBA show in Portland, Oregon; Number of copies of the holiday catalogue to be shipped by PNBA.

Reports on the launching of Sourcebooks Landmark in spring 2001. Focus of the publishing company; Success of Sourcebooks in nonfiction publishing; Annual sales of Sourcebooks; Titles published by Sourcebooks.

Discusses issues and concerns regarding the publication of the book `Writings on an Ethical Life,' by philosopher Peter Singer. Details on the views of Singer on animal rights and euthanasia; Issues on the appointment of Singer as Bioethics chair of Princeton University in New Jersey; Criticisms about Singer's views on bioethics.

Presents information on several published books about birds in the United States. `The Sibley Guide to Birds,' by David Allen Sibley; `Birds of North America,' by Kenn Kaufman.

Provides information on the Modern Library's (ML) release of its Chronicles series and paperback Classics in September 2000. Details on different classics written by several authors; Information on the publication of its Chronicles series; Plans for the publicity of the books.

Reports on the ongoing efforts of CD-ROM/multimedia publishers to attract buyers in the wake of Christmas 1995's disappointing sales results. How the poor holiday 1995 sales brought about a reshaping of the multimedia industry; How book publishing industries are striving to reposition themselves in multimedia; Positive signs for the industry; Where the future of CD-ROM lies; The view from retailers and libraries; Multimedia's impact on libraries.

Reports on publishers expanding their offerings of reader's group guides. Vintage's introduction of a series of gatefold pamphlets of selected titles; HarperCollins' offer of free guides to the fiction of Barbara Kingsolver.

Reports on the use of the technology electronic data interchange in the publishing industry. Improvement in savings and financial gains; Capability of trading partners to exchange information electronically; Payback for technology investments.

Reports on the attention being given by publishers to reading groups. Doubleday's plan to release a companion guide specifically for readers' groups to coincide with the November 1993 release of Margaret Atwood's `The Robber Bride'; Overall campaign by Doubleday to help get bookstores involved in reading groups.

The article reports on the decision of the Isle of Man-based publisher MP Publishing to enter the U.S. market. The publisher was founded by architect and property developer Mark Pearce. It is noted that U.S. authors will be signed by the publisher and will publish simultaneously in the U.S. and Great Britain. MP Publishing is targeting 30 new titles in the U.S. with the help of its distributor Publishers Group West and consultant Pat Walsh.

The article focuses on the publication of young adult literature by Chronicle Books, a San Francisco, California-based publisher known for illustrated books of all kinds. In addition to Michelle D. Kwasney's "Blue Plate Special," its first young adult novel, the publisher plans to release several titles targeting tween and teen readers, including "Noonie's Masterpiece," by Lisa Railsback, and "Tortilla Sun," by Jennifer Cervantes.

The article reports on the expansion of the online offerings of the publisher Immedium, which was founded by author Oliver Chin in 2005 in San Francisco, California. Chin claims that the goal of the company is to publish books that get positive impressions and great reactions from readers. The company has formed a nonexclusive deal with A Story Before Bed, which allows all of its titles to be featured on the site.

The article reviews the website Scribd.com.

This article focuses two independent publishers who are making efforts to have a sustainable living. The couple, Rex and LaVonne Ewing, developed a solar- and wind-powered log cabin. This cabin is so remote from any town that they had no choice but to go off the grid. They crafted an off-grid log home in 2001. Their story is retold in a book they published. Since then, their publishing company, PixyJack's Press was born.

The article focuses on Marc Allen and the success of his publishing company, New World Library. In 1979, with the publication of the company's fourth book, "Gawain's Creative Visualization," New World Library was on its way to the success Allen visualized. Allen says that the 5 percent to 10 percent profits most conglomerate publishers chase is pathetic, and that New World Library's pretax profits are in the 20 percent to 25 percent range.

The article reports that the Mountaineers Books has launched two new imprints that will account for approximately one-third of the titles that the company releases annually. All the books published in the Braided River conservation imprint will combine the work of a photographer and author. Meanwhile, the Skipstone imprint will focus on books that promote a connection to the natural world through light, humorous work geared for the bookstore and gift markets.

The article focuses on the plan of Ulysses Press to continue its auteur acquisition strategy, wherein Ulysses looks for areas in the marketplace where there is a publishing opportunity, then comes up with a book idea and the right author to make the project happen. The strategy led to the creation of the Mugglenet book, "What Will Happen in Harry Potter 7." Ulysses also uses BookScan to guide acquisitions of titles like "Complete Krav Maga: The Ultimate Guide to Over 200 Self-Defense and Combative Techniques."

This article reports on the publication of the South African bestseller "Spud" in the U.S. market. As of 2007, "Spud" has sold about 85,000 copies in South Africa; it is the fastest-selling novel by a South African in South African history and has spent two years at the top of the bestseller list. A sequel, "Spud--The Madness Continues," came out in April 2007 and ranks just behind its predecessor, with more than 75,000 copies in print. After the fall sales conference, Razorbill upped the first printing from 50,000 to 75,000 on "Spud."

The article reports on the reaction of clients to the integration of PGW into the operation of Perseus Books Group. The PGW transition into Perseus operation received few complaints from clients and retailers. Perseus, after acquiring the distribution contracts for several PGW clients, signed a transition agreement with the latter's parent company AMS. Publishers reportedly are pleased with the transition. The plans of Perseus for PGW are mentioned.