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The article focuses on accessing free electronic book (ebook) from the Library of Congress' digital collection, providing guidance on navigation and downloading. Topics discussed include the advantages of scanned images over plain text, methods for finding ebooks within the Library of Congress, and creating a local database of classic works for easy retrieval and reference.

The document is a newsletter from the Australian Association of Jewish Studies, providing information on grants and other opportunities. It mentions a project led by four teams in collaboration with the National Library of Israel and Haifa University, which aims to use computational methods to analyze medieval Hebrew manuscripts. The newsletter also announces two doctoral scholarships in the field of Hebrew Palaeography and Manuscript Studies at the École Pratique des Hautes Études, PSLUniversity in Paris, France. Additionally, it mentions a postdoctoral fellowship at Yale University's Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies, specifically focusing on Ladino and Sephardic history. [Extracted from the article]

This article provides a list of recommended books for summer reading. The recommendations are divided into different categories, including books about book people, classics afresh, hopeful endings, reconsidering the 2000s, sports stories, and vivid descriptions. The article aims to inspire readers to try something new or relax with their favorite genre. The list includes a variety of genres and themes, catering to diverse interests and preferences. [Extracted from the article]

The paper tackles style in feature-length film as well as humour that can be achieved in film by carefully selecting stylistic elements. This approach to film analysis is not as prevalent as the cultural and historical one, but it’s becoming increasingly popular largely due to film scholar David Bordwell who in his book On the History of Film Style examines film starting precisely with the history of style. This paper relies on Bordwell’s methodology, characterized by the focus on the text, i.e. exclusive dedication to film analysis. The paper tackles the work by two directors whose poetics share many common techniques although differing in some important aspects ‒ Wes Anderson and Edgar Wright. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article explores SIXTEENTH STREET CERTAINLY ISN'T WASH- more than a dirt road and eventually grew the street-which basically runs north variety of prominent architecture, many ington's most famous thoroughfare, but into a well-known urban destination for a from the door of the White House-has diverse houses ot worship, and history.

Who Did J.K. Rowling Become? The interview wound up running close to two hours, and on thecar ride home, they opened the presents Rowling had given them:Anelli received a gold ring shaped like a snake with emerald eyes.The ring, Rowling wrote, was to thank her for her "invaluableprotectiveness towards Harry and his fans." Anelli stayed in touch with the author for years after that firstvisit and interviewed Rowling for her own book, Harry, a History.But over time, something changed--possibly for the author herself,certainly for Anelli and many other fans. When Rowling was 25, her mother died of complicationsfrom multiple sclerosis; grieving, Rowling moved abroad andtook a job teaching English in Portugal. [Extracted from the article]

During his time as an LX cowboy in the Texas Panhandle, Siringo had met young rustler Billy the Kid, and in A Texas Cowboy he covers the Kid in three chapters; in 1920 he penned the short book History of "Billy the Kid." In 1885, at age 30, Siringo wrote what is often considered the first autobiography of a cowboy - A Texas Cowboy, or Fifteen Years on the Hurricane Deck of a Spanish Cow Pony. Charles A. Siringo (1855-1928) is well known today because he did what many interesting Old West figures never did - namely, write about themselves. [Extracted from the article]

Presents a historical background on the chapbooks, or the little books sold by pedlars at markets and fairs which began in the 17th century in England. Stories which the English were fond of reading; Popularity of stories about royal mistresses; Details on the collection made by Samuel Pepys.

The Albatros publishing house that has since its establishment focused on books for children and youth, celebrated its seventieth anniversary last year. On this occasion it published a book concerning its history as well as a collection of eight titles called Journey Through Time with Albatros (Cesta časem s Albatrosem) representing their rich fund of titles including even some of the original illustrations. The reviewer maps the development of the publishing house including its various stages and the major achievements. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Bloomsbury Cultural History website provides an overview of cultural history written primarily for secondary and undergraduate students. The content is divided by into Period, Place, and Topic, allowing users to explore the subject in a guided fashion. The actual resources on this website consist of a digital version of Bloomsbury's Cultural History series of books, with each series covering a specific topic in cultural history through time. A collection of additional e-books provides additional depth to specific topics. A small, but growing, image collection allows users to see the artifacts discussed in the textual materials. Hyperlinks to subject terms and related content are provided, aiding users in further research. This website is tightly focused and compact, providing an excellent starting point for users to conduct research about cultural history. The pace of expansion should not overwhelm users and will continue to provide new and updated information, keeping the website relevant for the years to come. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the history associated with the evolution of books by citing topics including as ancient Egyptians wrote their stories on flat sheets made from papyrus plants, Islamic traders brought papermaking to the West around 700 CE and Gutenberg invented movable and metal letters.

The article discusses book history which is deemed as a useful scholarly method for all disciplines in the U.S. as of October 2016. Topics include the Atlas of Early Printing digital book history project, the book as a major communication mode, the importance of communication in understanding human culture and experience, and the role of content in book history. Also offered are several tips to engage in book history which include collaborating with other people and teaching book history.

The article offers information on the Voynich manuscript, an illustrated codex hand-written in an unknown writing system. It reports that vellum on which it is written has been carbon-dated to the early 15th century, and it may have been composed in Northern Italy during the Italian Renaissance. It mentions that the manuscript is named after Wilfrid Voynich, a Polish book dealer who purchased it in 1912.

The article offers information on the World Book Day held on March 4, 2021 with speech by Emma Wallace, Senior Librarian at St Benedict's School in Ealing in London, England. It mentions brief history of why books have been considered dangerous and looked at ways how these books have been dealt with historically and contemporarily. It also mentions risk of books containing false or misleading information.

The article explores the history of the Book of Fenagh, a manuscript allegedly written by saint Caillín, updated by the scholar Muirgheas Ó Maoilchonaire in 1516. Emphasis is given to topic such as the commissioning of the book by Tadhg O'Roddy, political control of the abbey in Fenagh, Ireland, and the impact of religious scholarship on political instability. INSETS: What is it?;St Caillín's shrine.

The article focuses on the partial English translation of the book "Ars Conjectandi," by Jacob Bernoulli. Topics include the book's tercentenary anniversary, history of book, and the articles in the book focusing on the probability theory and permutations, and the reprinted Latin edition of the Bernoulli's book by Francis Maseres.

Written by Shazia Anwer Cheema, the book titled "An Introduction to European Theatre - History of Performing Arts from Greek Period to 20th Century" has recently been launched. Shazia is a Prague-based columnist, writer, and foreign affairs expert, who writes for national and international media. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the history of the British publishing sector through the term "book." According to David McKitterick in the third volume of "The Cambridge History of the Book in Britain, 1557-1695," "book" was a transition coming from definition "draught boards bound and lettered at the back," which was also applied to other written objects including court calendars, directories, and pocket books. It states that "book" has been known by most people as a rectangular object holding text-filled pages.

The article discusses the size of children's books. Miniature books, the preference for small books among early publishers of children's literature, and the commercial success of small children's books including those written by Beatrix Potter are examined. The preference of librarians for larger picture books during the early 20th century for their usefulness in story hour settings is explored. Increased interest in larger books during the late 20th and early 21st centuries is also discussed.

A new LPB digital first series explores the Louisiana businesses and places found in The Green Book, a guide that made travel possible for African-Americans during the J im Crow era. LPB EXPLORES LOUISIANA'S GREEN BOOK HISTORY The LPB mini-series Safe Haven: Louisiana's Green Book is available on LPB's YouTube Channel and at www.lpb.org/greenbook. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents discussion concerning the history of the book and its industry, noting its scholastic resurgence in the early 21st-century. Introductory comments are given highlighting the increase of interest in the subject since the 1980s. An overview of several influential works within the discipline is provided, including "The Coming of the Book," by Lucien Febvre and Henri-Jean Martin, and "The Printing Revolution in Early Modern Europe," by Elizabeth Eisenstein. An overview of trends which have grown in the discipline is also provided, particularly noting the uses of interdisciplinary work, bibliometrics, and media-communication studies.

Presents information on the history of Yiddish books in the United States. Significance of Yiddish art and illustration; Efforts of the National Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, Massachusetts to preserve Yiddish books.

Analyzes the major books covering the China war by American journalists. Includes analysis on `Red Star Over China' and `The Other Side of the River,' by Edgar Snow; `Thunder Out of China,' by Theodore H. White and Annalee Jacoby; `China: Alive in the Bitter Sea,' by Fox Butterfield.

Tells the history of making books. The oldest kind of writing, called cuneiform; Materials that early books were made of; Books illustrated by Christian monks; Block books; Invention of the printing press; How paper was made; More.

This 2020 second edition adds posters about "recent struggles around Arab Spring, Black Lives Matter, Idle No More, current immigration rights organizing, and more." Art (Second Edition) Edited by Josh MacPhee Forewords by Charlene Carruthers and Rebecca Solnit (Feminist Press, 2020) 256 pp. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the history of books during the U.S. Civil War. The author explains that many books and libraries were destroyed during this time, discusses the role of General William T. Sherman in gathering books for use at the Louisiana State Seminary of Learning and Military Academy, and explores how books were published in Southern States due to a stop on textbooks from the North.

An interview with author and history teacher Stephanie Coontz is presented. When asked about the reason for writing her book regarding American women, she refers to a request from an editor to write a series of biographies of books. She mentions that the interest of reader in her book made her reexamine the works in 1940s, 1950s and early 1960s. She also shares a lot of myths about the origins and history of the book.

The article highlights information on the materials about Thoresby Society, which was concerned on Roman Catholic Recusants. The materials discussed that during 1559, Catholics received penalties on failure to attend church, as stated by statutes. In 1626, a new system was created which freed recusants from further molestation upon agreed rent. However, some of the materials are missing, which accounts further details of the history.

REVIEWS / BOOKS ScientificaHistoricaHow the World's Great ScienceBooks Chart the History ofKnowledgeBrian CleggIvy Press 2019Hb, 272pp, £25, illus, ind, ISBN 9781782408789 Despite the rise of videos andother media, the written wordremains the fount of scientificknowledge. Clegg tracesscience'sevolution beginning withMesopotamian clay tablets fromabout 1800 BC, which recordedastronomical observations andother data that helped form thefoundations of calendars andastrology. [Extracted from the article]

During its annual meeting, the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation released its centennial book, "100 Years and Growing ...The People of the Minnesota Farm Bureau". b With the advent of rural electrification, the MFBF board of directors voted in December 1936 to establish a model electric farm for demonstration purposes in Meeker County in order to further promote electricity for farmers. [Extracted from the article]

One irony for the business history books, is that although mobile helped power some of the most profitable companies of this or any decade (Facebook, Google, Apple), the wireless industry itself had its struggles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports that Robin Larsson is dominant force of the European Rallycross Championship’s Supercar division in 2019, but he was beaten in the campaign by rally driver Thomas Bryntesson, and explores Larsson joined his father Lars in the record books as a two-time European champion.

The article reports that European Racing Champion, Craig Finnikin has become the eighth driver in the 65-year history of the sport to record a victory in all four major Motor-Sport racing championships.

Tata Motors stock has biggest drop since 1993 on record loss Tata Motors wrote down its investment in Jaguar Land Rover by $3.9 billion due to market challenges, especially in China, technology disruptions and rising debt costs. [Extracted from the article]

Facebook lost as much as $124 billion in market cap today This translates to a $124 billion decline in market capitalization, which is the largest ever loss of value in one day for a U.S. traded company. [Extracted from the article]

Apart from teeing up some mercifully cleaner organization charts, there's a simple reason for Williams and Enbridge to take out their MLPs: They've gone from being a honeypot for investors to a deterrent. Compared to investors in utilities, a similar business, MLP investors require more than twice the yield to invest capital in your businesses ... Be aware of who your future investors are and what they want. [Extracted from the article]

State and local tax break poses vital initial test for Brady The $1.5 trillion question in Washington this week is whether Brady, who chairs the House Ways and Means Committee, will seize the moment and deliver landmark tax legislation despite the opposition. Representative Peter King, a Republican who represents Long Island, said he's angry about the attempt to repeal the state and local tax deduction, but he doesn't hold it against Brady personally. [Extracted from the article]