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COP26 Virtual Book Showcase Author Profile: Carola Rackete

On November 12, 2021

In July 2019, Carola Rackete, former ship captain of Sea-Watch 3, was temporarily arrested on the Italian island of Lampedusa when she took the decision to sail 40 migrants into a port without authorisation. Every year thousands of people drown trying to reach safe harbour in the EU. German non-governmental organisation, Sea-Watch, commissions ships to rescue refugees in the Mediterranean sea. Sea-Watch has so far been involved in the rescue of well over 35,000 people.

Her book, Handeln statt … Keep Reading

COP26 Virtual Book Showcase Translator Profile: Chris McMahon

On November 8, 2021

Chris McMahon is a retired Professor of Engineering Design, who continues his role at the University of Bristol as a Senior Research Fellow and Senior Associate Teacher. He is particularly interested in how technology can assist the organisation and management of the information used in design, and in design for a sustainable future. Recently, he has translated best-selling French book, The Age of Low Tech, by Philippe Bihouix.

The Age of Low Tech, challenges the often accepted belief that complex … Keep Reading

COP26 Virtual Book Showcase: Interview With Adam Hodgkin

On November 8, 2021

A fully-searchable collection of 156 books focussing on climate change and sustainability have been made freely-accessible as part of the COP26 Virtual Book Showcase, streamed for a limited time only through the Exact Editions platform.

The showcase, which features books from fiction, non-fiction and children’s literature genres that cover topics from air pollution and economics to biodiversity and agriculture, is live until 22nd November through the link below:

https://exacted.me/COP26ShowcaseGlasgow22Nov

Today, we’re catching up with Exact Editions’ Co-Founder Adam Hodgkin about … Keep Reading

COP26 Virtual Book Showcase Author Profile: Stefan Bonner

On November 5, 2021

Stefan Bonner worked both as a journalist and editor before he went freelance as a book author. Together with Anne Weiss, he co-authored several best-selling books, including Generation Doof, Generation Weltuntergang, and Wir Kassettenkinder. Using both a critical and entertaining style of writing, these books appeal to a wider audience than scientific journals.

Generation Weltuntergang asks, why are we already in the middle of climate change, how much does it effect us and what do we have … Keep Reading

How Digital Editions Break Down International Barriers: #WDPD2021

On November 4, 2021

It’s World Digital Preservation Day 2021 🎊

As ever, Exact Editions is supporting this brilliant initiative that shines a spotlight on the importance of digital preservation in an increasingly virtual and connected world.

This theme of this year’s event, ‘Breaking Down Barriers’, is an opportunity to demonstrate how digital preservation supports digital connections, unlocks potential and creates lasting value.

Geographically, the evolution of digital publishing technology has allowed publications and content from all four corners of the world to reach … Keep Reading

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