Worlds top late-night restaurants Nov 16, 2009
His first cookbook is Momofuku (Crown Publishing Group; $40). Akhtar Nawab was most recently the chef and co-owner of Elettaria restaurant, in New Yorks Greenwich Village. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Valerie Plame Wilson Biography Nov 13, 2009
5 million dollar book deal with Crown Publishing for the release of Fair Game. A movie based on Mrs. Wilson s life and career, starring Naomi Watts, is due to be released in 2010. (Suite101.com)
Months after rescue, kidnapped woman shown smiling Oct 16, 2009
The Crown Publishing Group, a division of Random House that includes Broadway Books, did not immediately return an e-mail Wednesday seeking comment. Dugard was reunited with her family Aug. 27 when police arrested an Antioch couple in her kidnapping. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
RedState Morning Briefing Oct 7, 2009
Released last week by Crown Publishing, Speech-Less details the rise of a native of Flint, Michigan (the inspiration for Michael Moore s Roger and Me) to the floor of a national political convention, to the halls of Congress, to the Pentagon, and, finally, to the Oval Office. Latimer pulls no punches. (Human Events Online)
The Mediterranean Diet Plan and Mem... Sep 8, 2009
According to Making a Good Brain Great by Daniel G. Amen, M.D. (Crown Publishing Group, December 2006), studies on lab rats found that eating blueberries increased the rats' ability to learn new motor skills. Blueberries provide the most protection from cognitive decline. (Suite101.com)
History's leadership qualities still valid, new book says Aug 24, 2009
"Power, Ambition, Glory: The Stunning Parallels between Great Leaders of the Ancient World and Today. .. and the Lessons You Can Learn," by Steve Forbes and John Prevas; Crown Publishing, 320 pages, $26. By Gary H. Rawlins, USA TODAY Looking to iconic figures of history for guidance on how to take charge of today's corporations remains fertile ground for publishers of books on management and leadership. (USA Today -- Money)
Annie Leibovitz May Have Better Luck in Bankruptcy Than Fighting Lawsuit Aug 6, 2009
Creative people often have difficulties managing their finances, said Brad Klontz, a financial psychologist and author of Mind over Money: Overcoming the Money Disorders That Threaten Our Financial Health to be published in December by Broadway Business Books, an imprint of Crown Publishing. People who have become successful based on their creativity versus attention to detail may neglect financial planning, coming up with the budget, tracking expenses, he said. (Bloomberg)
Random House Publisher Profile Aug 1, 2009
1988: acquisition of the Crown Publishing Group. 1998: acquired by German media giant Bertelsmann, the current ownership. (Suite101.com)
Going Global A trip to India prompted Tom and Maya Frost to pack up and move and give their daughters unconventional educations Jul 25, 2009
95, Crown Publishing, is filled with ways you can get your teenager on the way to a richer, bolder life. After learning more about Maya and her husband Tom Frost's unconventional, but successful, lifestyle changes, it's necessary to make one of Maya's "Smart Moves" in order to process it all: "Slow down and step back in order to see the big picture.". (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Sex and Death to the Age 14 by Spal... Jul 21, 2009
Life Interrupted: The Unfinished Monologue (Crown Publishing October 4, 2005; ISBN-10: 1400048613; ISBN-13:978-1400048618). The copyright of the article Sex and Death to the Age 14 by Spalding Gray in is owned by. (Suite101.com)
Study: Key to happiness is in the small things Jul 14, 2009
Fredrickson has written a book on her research titled, "Positivity: Groundbreaking Research Reveals How to Embrace the Hidden Strength of Positive Emotions, Overcome Negativity and Thrive," (Crown Publishing, 2009). Civil Dialogue. (Montana Standard, MT)
Beckham book looks at L.A. life Apr 19, 2009
99), due out July 14 from Crown Publishing Group, draws upon interviews with Beckham, and teammates and officials at the L.A. Galaxy. The British soccer superstar signed a five-year contract reportedly worth $250 million in 2007. (Erie Times-News, PA)
New book offers close look at David Beckham Apr 15, 2009
Grant Wahl's "The Beckham Experiment," due out in July from Crown Publishing Group, draws upon interviews with Beckham, and teammates and officials at the L.A. Galaxy. The English football star signed a five-year contract reportedly worth $250 million in 2007. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Bush to write memoir about 'decisions' Mar 22, 2009
Bush's book, tentatively (not decisively) called "Decision Points," is scheduled for a 2010 release by Crown, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group ... Instead of having competing publishers bid, Bush and his representative, Washington attorney Robert Barnett, negotiated for world rights only with Crown Publishing, where authors include President Obama and Bush's secretary of state, Condoleezza Rice ... Crown Publishing is a division of Random House Inc. and the deal was handled by Random... (Athens Banner-Herald)
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He has received a $500,000 advance from the Crown Publishing Group. If he wins his second term in office, the book will not come out until 2017. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Kanye West, Angelina Jolie, Toni Morrison Mar 20, 2009
The book, to be published by Crown Publishing Group, is tentatively titled "Decision Points," and is scheduled to be published in 2010. According to Robert B. Barnett, the Washington lawyer who negotiated the deal on Mr. Bush's behalf, the book will also cover Mr. Bush's decisions on Sept. 11, the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq and the response to Hurricane Katrina. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Obama signs deal for post-presidency book Mar 20, 2009
The White House said he already had a deal with Crown Publishing Group to write another book, and agreed Jan. 9 that he would produce the book after his term ends. About a week later, shortly before his inauguration, Obama agreed to a $500,000 advance for an abridged version of "Dreams From My Father" that would be suitable for middle school or young adult readers, according to a new personal financial disclosure report released this week. (MSNBC -- Politics)
'Decider' turns author Mar 20, 2009
Bush's book, tentatively called "Decision Points," is scheduled for a 2010 release by Crown, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group. It is unusual in a couple of ways. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Bush 'The Decider' Writing Book About Decisions Mar 19, 2009
Bush's book, tentatively called "Decision Points," is scheduled for a 2010 release by Crown, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group ... Crown Publishing is a division of Random House Inc. and the deal was handled by Random House executive vice president and publisher at large Stephen Rubin. (Newsmax)
We Hear . . . Mar 19, 2009
THAT George W. Bush is getting 7 million for his memoir, tentatively titled "Decision Points," scheduled for a 2010 release by Crown, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group. THAT Britney Spears' ex Kevin Federline and Victoria's Secret model Selita Ebanks will jointly celebrate their birthdays tonight at M2. (New York Post -- Gossip)
BET Networks Tackles the Issue of Relationship Abuse with a Special '106 & Park' Live on Thursday, March 12 at 6:00 p.m. ET* Mar 12, 2009
Her first book, Ms. Typed: Discover Your True Dating Personality and Rewrite Your Romantic Future, will publish in May 2009 from Crown Publishing. Dr. Jeff Gardere, better known as America's Psychologist, is one of the most widely sought-after experts in the field of mental health. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
HarperCollins lays off 2 executives Feb 11, 2009
Industry insiders were surprised that the Collins division was being closed down just 18 months after it was revamped with the hiring of Ross from Crown Publishing Group, a division of Random House. Under Ross's leadership, the division had hired about 25 people, including several young editors. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Jackie Gingrich Cushman Feb 8, 2009
Cushman and her father have collaborated on articles and op-eds and have recently entered into an agreement with Crown Publishing for a book, the Five Principles for a Successful Life to be published Spring 2009. Jackie's non-profit activities include serving on The Georgia Advisory Council for the , the board of , and the board of the. (Townhall.com)
