Thieme launches new series of radiology books – Dx-Direct - October 26, 2007
Thieme Publishers, part of STM publisher Thieme Publishing Group, Germany, has launched 'Dx-Direct', a new series of radiology books in a handy, pocket-sized format. Comprehensive in scope, the 12-book series covers all the main subspecialties in radiology, with each book presenting all the cases that radiologists… Read More
Chinese provincial authorities crack down on illegal textbook duplication - October 26, 2007
The Association of American Publishers (AAP) and the Publishers Association of the UK (PA) have applauded recent steps by the Shan'xi Provincial Copyright Bureau to enforce against use of pirated books in the city of Xi'an. Working with right holder representatives and… Read More
Senate passes bill with OA provision - October 26, 2007
The US Senate has reportedly passed the 2008 appropriations bill that, if not rejected by the President, will be a big step ahead for open access (OA). The Senate passed the 2008 appropriations bill by a voting margin of 75 to 19. The bill includes $150 billion in funding for… Read More
New suite of order information services from Bowker - October 26, 2007
Bibliographic information provider Bowker, US, and Booklog, a leading point-of-sale and inventory management system for booksellers, have announced the launch of a new suite of order information services from Bowker that integrates with the latest version of Booklog's POS system. The newly… Read More
Dear Subscribers - October 26, 2007
STM Publishers can now add their Company to the Knowledgespeak Directory list. You can also update our events calendar, if you are organising an event which may be of interest to the STM publishing community. Also, you can send your company
Convera, Advanstar Communications sign deal to develop multiple specialised vertical search solutions - October 24, 2007
Search technology provider Convera Corporation, US, has announced an agreement with media company Advanstar Communications Inc., US. Under the deal, Advanstar will develop a series of vertical search engines using Convera search technology to help the company deliver relevant web content to its specialised business and… Read More
