AAP releases ‘Handbook on Book Paper and the Environment’ - February 22, 2008
The Association of American Publishers (AAP), US, has unveiled a new Handbook on Book Paper and the Environment. The AAP hopes the practical guide will assist publishers in navigating the confusing and often arcane issues relating to the development of environmental sustainability practices within the book… Read More
EBSCO upgrades clinical reference tool DynaMed - February 22, 2008
Electronic research databases provider EBSCO Publishing has announced upgrades to DynaMed, its clinical reference tool. Persistent links, an extension of the EBSCOhost Integration Toolkit, make it simple for users to view and copy from the Topics, Searching, and Browse by Category pages. These links are easy… Read More
Springer’s Humana Press launches new website - February 22, 2008
Publisher Humana Press, acquired by Springer Science+Business Media, Germany, in September 2006, has announced the launch of its new website at www.springer.com/humana. The entire Humana Press catalogue, which has been integrated with the Springer portfolio, is now available on the new website. Humana Press' new homepage… Read More
Thieme publications win PSP Awards - February 22, 2008
Thieme Publishers, part of STM publisher Thieme Publishing Group, Germany, has announced that its book Surgical Treatment of Orthopedic Trauma has won the 2007 PSP Award for Excellence in the Clinical Medicine category. The publisher swept the category, also taking a second-place 'Honorable Mention' for 'The… Read More
Dear Subscribers - February 22, 2008
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Mexico, EU create fund for research collaboration - February 21, 2008
The EU and Mexico's National Council of Science and Technology have reportedly created a new fund to promote scientific knowledge transfer and joint research projects. The new International Fund of Science and Technology Cooperation (Foncicyt) was formed last week, during a visit by EU commissioner of science and research, Janez… Read More
