Author: Guest Author

Feminism, ‘Hum Gunahgar auraten’ [We Sinful Women] and the Act of Writing Resistance: Urdu Poetry’s Rebellious Voices

9 March 2026 Guest Post

This is a guest post by Amina Yaqin, author of Gender, Sexuality and Feminism in Pakistani Urdu Writing The award-winning British Pakistani film, Rahm ([Mercy] (2016), an Urdu adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure, reflects misogyny in Pakistani society translating a dark tale of power, sex and injustice. Sin...

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Artificial Intelligence and Music: From Resistance to Exploitation

6 March 2026 Guest Post

This is a guest post by David Arditi, author of Music Technology Panic Narratives Beyond Piracy: From Taping to Napster to TikTok The recording industry regularly paints its consumers as pariahs waiting for new technologies to hurt the very musicians they love. In Music Technology Panic Narratives Beyond Piracy: From...

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Featured Monthly Releases – February 2026

27 February 2026 New Release

This February, embrace ideas that challenge perspectives and inspire meaningful dialogue. Take a look at our featured releases for this month. The Ecstasy of Reproduction: Postmodernity and Its Contemporaneity This book argues that we remain firmly within postmodernity, an era defined not by creation but by reproduction, where originality has...

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Talk of the Town: Monthly Publishing Industry News Digest

26 February 2026 Publishing Industry News

As 2026 gathers pace, the publishing industry continues to navigate rapid technological change, policy shifts and global market transformation. The Future of Translation: AI and the Greater Good This piece explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the role of translators in the publishing ecosystem, touching on both backlash from professional...

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Meet the Author: Ron Westray

23 February 2026 Meet the Author

Widely regarded as one of the greatest composers of our time, Ron Westray continues to expand upon the legacy set before him. What inspired you to embark on the journey of researching and authoring your latest book, Compositions, Orchestrations, Adaptations and Arrangements: Complete Works? Why did you consider this subject/topic...

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Voice, Democracy and the Future of Reform

4 February 2026 Guest Post

This is a guest post by Gabrielle Appleby and Megan Davis, authors of The Failure of the Voice Referendum and the Future of Australian Democracy   Don’t be fooled by the silence. Australia is still catching its breath after the defeat of the Voice referendum in October 2023. The rejection...

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Talk of the Town: Monthly Publishing Industry News Digest

31 January 2026 Publishing Industry News

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...

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Featured Monthly Releases  – January  2026

30 January 2026 New Release

January opens the year with a sense of renewal and momentum, setting the tone for the months ahead. Discover our featured releases for this month. The Failure of the Voice Referendum and the Future of Australian Democracy This book examines the failed 2023 Voice referendum as a pivotal moment in...

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When the Mirror Lies: A Female Bodybuilder’s Battle with Fitness Tech and Body Dysmorphia

27 January 2026 Guest Post

This is a guest post by Asegul Hulus, author of Beyond the Metrics: The Psychological Impact of Fitness Technology on Self-Image and Social Anxiety Six months have passed since I stashed my fitness watch in a drawer. Not because it broke, but because I did. Being a dedicated female bodybuilder...

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Meet the Author: Loïc De Cannière

16 January 2026 Meet the Author

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?...

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