| By Gale Staff | “It ought to concern every person, because it is a debasement of our common humanity. It ought to concern every community, because it tears at our social fabric. It ought to concern every business, because it distorts markets. It ought to concern every nation, because it endangers public health and … Read more
| By Thorndike Press Staff | Every month, LibraryReads shares the top ten books that librarians across the country love; the monthly Indie Next List compiles recommendations from knowledgeable U.S. independent booksellers. Many New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestsellers and bestselling authors are also releasing in large print this month. Thorndike Press is happy to share that the following titles … Read more
| By Thorndike Press Staff | Be it slow churned or soft serve, waffle cone or cup, it’s the season of screams for ice cream—just one of summer’s pleasures. It’s also the perfect time to binge on books because what’s better than a book-induced brain freeze? First up, a double dip of family drama: the … Read more
| By Carol Brennan | July is Park and Recreation Month in the United States, a chance to celebrate our much-loved public spaces. City and suburban parks provide a vital sense of community and remind us of the awe-inspiring beauty of our natural world. We went deep into the Gale In Context: Biography archives to … Read more
| By Chilton Staff | We count on our vehicles to get us where we want to go safely. Most vehicles are dependable, but extreme weather and busy schedules can mean trouble. Basic vehicle awareness consists of simple things we can do that might help us avoid a bad situation. Here are three quick checks … Read more
| By Megan Sullivan, Senior Product Manager | I’m delighted to share that after several years of research and technical preparation, an updated experience for State Papers Online will be ready to preview on Monday, August 1, 2022. This will be a “soft launch,” meaning that on this date, users will be able to access the … Read more
| By J. Robert Parks | A half-century ago, on June 27, 1972, the iconic video game company Atari was founded in California. Atari was named for a Japanese word commonly used by players of the ancient Chinese strategy game Go, and the company became one of the most significant early creators and popularizers of … Read more
| By Josephine Campbell | June 23 will mark the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the clause of the 1972 Education Amendments that made high school and college opportunities, including sports, available to women. While Title IX is known for its impact on athletics, that was not the lawmakers’ intent. Title IX was written in … Read more
| By Sarah Robertson | James Joyce’s Ulysses celebrates its 100th birthday this year. Considered one of the greatest works of literature, this groundbreaking novel was published in its entirety in 1922, sparking the beginnings of modernism in literature. On Bloomsday, which takes place on June 16 each year to honor the life of James … Read more
| By Thorndike Press Staff | Fun summer plans are piling up, and even if you can’t find a chance to get away, you can take a trip through our featured June picks. Offering four tantalizing tales of murder, intrigue, and love, take a break and escape. From time travel with unique constraints and a … Read more