Springer launches new book series - December 16, 2008
STM publisher Springer, Germany, has announced that it is launching Future City, a new book series which brings together leading experts from the planning, ecological, engineering and design communities from all over the world. The series aims to discuss the wide range of issues facing the… Read More
ICSU releases book on science and technology success stories from Africa - December 16, 2008
The International Council for Science (ICSU) recently released a publication titled Science, Technology, and Innovation for Socio-economic Development: Success Stories from Africa. The publication seeks to emphasise the importance of science and technology for the African continent, and for the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals… Read More
Alzheimer’s Research & Therapy calls for submissions - December 16, 2008
Open access publisher BioMed Central, UK, has announced that its new journal Alzheimer's Research & Therapy is currently accepting submissions. The journal forms part of BioMed Central's growing portfolio of selective journals publishing translational research of exceptional interest, as well as authoritative… Read More
Informa brings out 2009 edition of Scrip 100 - December 15, 2008
Scrip World Pharmaceutical News has published the 2009 edition of the Scrip 100 - its flagship annual analysis of the pharmaceutical industry. The 2009 edition of the Scrip 100 provides data, research and expert opinion on the performance, prospects and current state of the biopharmaceuticals market.… Read More
LWW revamps NursingCenter.com, announces new features to improve user experience - December 15, 2008
NursingCenter.com, a website for online nursing continuing education and peer reviewed content, has been updated to improve the interactive experience for its 350,000 registered users. Powered by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW), NursingCenter.com now provides over 900 peer-reviewed continuing education activities and free access to 11,000… Read More
Emerald broadens subject coverage with new experimental psychology research on timing and time perception - December 15, 2008
Academic and professional literature publisher Emerald Group Publishing Ltd., UK, has announced the recent release of the book, Psychology of Time. The book aims to reach a vast audience including Psychologists and psychology students, and researchers with an interest in cognitive science. The book's editor Dr… Read More
Techstreet launches BuildingBlocks utility for industry standards - December 11, 2008
The Scientific business of Thomson Reuters has announced that Techstreet, a source for online access to industry codes and standards, has launched a new utility called Techstreet Subscriptions BuildingBlocks. The feature allows engineers to pre-purchase documents for the first time from publishers such as the American… Read More
Gale releases Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol and Addictive Behavior, third edition - December 11, 2008
E-research and educational publisher Gale, part of Cengage Learning, US, has announced the release of Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol and Addictive Behavior, third edition. A follow-up to the 2001 second edition, this new version updates and expands upon the social, medical, legal and political issues related… Read More
LWW announces technology enhancements to Lippincott’s Nursing Procedures and Skills - December 10, 2008
Healthcare publisher Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW), part of Wolters Kluwer Health, US, has announced enhancements to Lippincott's Nursing Procedures and Skills, its reference and training tool for nurses. With 120 maternal-neonatal nursing procedures and increased customisation resources for nurse managers, Lippincott's… Read More
Dialog announces new product enhancements - December 10, 2008
Online information services provider Dialog, US, part of the ProQuest family of brands, announced several product enhancements at the recently concluded Online Information conference in London. The enhancements, the first major product changes since Dialog's acquisition by ProQuest in July, include File History Linking and a… Read More
