Introducing Five New Consortium Publishers
October 27, 2022
Hello friends! We interrupt our regular Communiqué programming to introduce five new Consortium publishers for distribution: the National Council of Teachers of English, Do Book Company, Pinter & Martin, the Association for Talent Development, and Skinner House Books.
We’re excited to welcome them to our list! Read on to learn more about these terrific presses and their books, and look for them in our Spring/Summer 2023 catalogs.
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National Council of Teachers of English
Start date: effective now
The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), founded in 1911, is a professional membership organization devoted to improving the teaching and learning of English and the language arts at all levels of education. NCTE publishes books that offer resources for teachers’ professional development from elementary through college.
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Proposing a historical and cultural approach to teaching Shakespeare, Sheridan Lynn Steelman demonstrates the versatility and practical techniques of incorporating early modern primary sources into any pedagogy.
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In response to research findings that kids need wonderful, engaging books to develop into confident and curious young readers, this book provides methods for organizing instruction that will encourage students to read voluminously every day.
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Do Book Company
Start date: effective now
The Do Book Company, launched in 2013, is an independent publisher based in London. Do Books publishes inspirational pocket guides by creative entrepreneurs and experts, and their titles span business, design, well-being, and sustainable living topics. Each book inspires action and focuses on the ‘doing’ rather than the background theory.
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Do Drama explores the how and why of writing primetime drama—not as an instruction manual, but as a lively conversation with one of Britain’s most prolific and successful screenwriters, Lucy Gannon.
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In Do Deal, music lawyers Richard Hoare and Andrew Gummer share their refreshing approach to negotiation, one that replaces the usual tug of war with a more positive and collaborative process.
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Pinter & Martin
Start date: November 1
Pinter & Martin is an independent publisher based in London. They support authors who challenge the status quo, and they specialize in publishing books about pregnancy, birth and parenting, yoga, and psychology, including the classic Childbirth Without Fear by Grantly Dick-Read. A key title for spring is a new edition of Milli Hill’s The Positive Birth Book.
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Association for Talent Development
Start date: January 3
The Association for Talent Development (ATD) is an internationally renowned professional membership organization that’s dedicated to publishing insightful, practical information for talent development professionals. Their books also focus on general business and skills development topics such as project management, leadership, strategic planning, career development, organization development, and consulting.
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E-learning veteran Cammy Bean covers nearly every aspect of the learning design process, providing insights and tips for people new to instructional design as well as experienced practitioners.
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Emphasizing the often-overlooked fact that learning is a process, not a one-time event, LXD expert Cara North guides readers through the fundamental context and specific steps necessary for designing effective learning experiences.
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Skinner House Books
Start date: January 3
Skinner House Books, an imprint of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), publishes titles aimed at those who share the values of liberal religion. Skinner House books appeal to people of all faiths and include titles on theology and religious history, books for children and families, and current issues and social justice concerns.
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Centering depictions of joy and community, Authentic Selves features trans and nonbinary people and their families—in their own words and with stunning photographs—plus a foreword by transgender activist Jazz Jennings and her mother, fellow activist Jeanette Jennings.
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Fostering a sacred space for kindred spirits and those exhausted by the demands of a racist, ableist society, this stunning collection of poems, meditations, and magic is an invitation to slow down and explore every kind of rest.
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