As April ends, the publishing industry continues to grapple with the implications of AI, shifting policy debates and evolving challenges around access, ethics and sustainability across the global landscape. Editors Urged Not to Upload Manuscripts to AI Without Permission The Authors Guild has warned editors against uploading manuscripts to AI tools without explicit author consent, […]

This April, discover new titles that engage with pressing global challenges, historical inquiry and interdisciplinary perspectives. Explore our latest releases that contribute to critical conversations across fields.   Affordable Housing for Livable Cities As cities across the world face mounting housing crises, this book examines strategies for creating affordable and sustainable urban living environments. It […]

This March, discover ideas that spark new thinking and deepen critical conversations. Explore our featured releases for the month. Music Technology Panic Narratives Beyond Piracy: From Taping to Napster to TikTok This book examines how the recording industry has repeatedly framed new technologies as threats through what is termed the ‘piracy panic narrative’. It argues […]

This March, the publishing industry has continued to respond to shifting market forces, technological developments and evolving reader engagement across the global landscape. At the London Book Fair: Translations from Spain and the Balkans At the 2026 London Book Fair, discussions highlighted ongoing challenges in bringing translated works from Spain and the Balkans into English-language […]

Global publishing and research continue to shift under the pressures of technological change, policy reform and international collaboration. From market insights at major book fairs to debates around open access, AI and the future of print collections, this curated round-up highlights the key issues shaping the sector right now. The Frankfurt Global Network: A Spotlight […]

Loïc De Cannière is an economist and impact investor with ample experience in Africa. What inspired you to embark on the journey of researching and authoring your latest book, The Future of Employment in Africa? Why did you consider this subject/topic and what impact do you hope it will achieve? Africa’s situation is unique, driven […]

As December arrives, it marks a moment to reflect on the year’s achievements while looking ahead with renewed focus. We invite you to explore our featured releases for this month. The Village: Russian Impressions Ernest Poole’s The Village: Russian Impressions offers a distinctive American perspective on the Bolshevik Revolution by focusing on the lives of […]

Change continues to ripple across the publishing and research sectors, from funding constraints and AI governance to design innovation and the survival of independent presses. This curated monthly roundup captures the stories shaping current industry conversations. Amazon’s New DRM Policy for Self-Published E-Books Amazon has introduced changes to its Digital Rights Management (DRM) settings on […]

As November unfolds, it offers an opportunity to reaffirm our priorities and prepare for the final phase of the year. We invite you to explore our featured releases for this month. The Platinum Workforce Artificial intelligence is transforming the nature of work, yet governments, institutions and employers are largely unprepared to train billions for this […]