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Anansi acquires Groundwood

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Groundwood Books is now a part of House of Anansi Press. The venerable literary publisher owned by auto parts magnate Scott Griffin has acquired the children’s publisher from its founder, Patsy Aldana, and Douglas & ... Read More »

January 31, 2005 | Filed under: Book news

Heritage Group shuffles deck

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Following restructuring recommendations made by government-funded consultants, Heritage Group president Rodger Touchie recently implemented a number of staffing changes to the group’s three member publishers, Heritage House, TouchWood Editions, and Rocky Mountain Books.With a focus ... Read More »

January 31, 2005 | Filed under: Book news

John Wiley & Sons Canada

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Jennifer Easter joins the trade marketing department as marketing assistant focusing on the areas of health, travel, parenting, cooking, current affairs, and reference. Ashley Dunne joins the trade marketing department as marketing assistant focusing on the ... Read More »

January 28, 2005

Glass ceiling

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Random House Canada publisher Anne Collins has signed a deal with McGill University professor and Globe and Mail columnist Susan Pinker for a sociological study of office politics. The New Gender Gap: Men and Women ... Read More »

January 26, 2005