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Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:29:49 +0000

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Comment on The academic author’s costs of publication: Indexing by Leanne

Leanne — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:29:17 +0000

Yeah, I’ve spent a *lot* of time working with authors on a table of contents to ensure it gives a sense of the motion of a book… but I find that an index can make or break a book for me, too.

Comment on The academic author’s costs of publication: Indexing by Rev Matt

Rev Matt — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:00:42 +0000

I use a lot of reference books in my job. Based on 15+ years of using computer reference books I automatically assume the table of contents is mostly worthless and head straight to the index. The index determines whether or not I’ll even consider buying a book.

Comment on The Mythical “Educated Lay Reader” by Eric

Eric — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 13:56:12 +0000

Its a good point – I know a few people who read Science News (http://www.sciencenews.org/) and similar sites, but the only people I know who read Science (http://www.sciencemag.org/) are all still actually doing research somewhere. And the folks in the former category are fairly unlikely to pick up a whole book on a narrow subject given their varied interests and all the other calls on their time.

Comment on Heifer/Holiday challenge… by Susanna a.k.a. Cheap Like Me

Susanna a.k.a. Cheap Like Me — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 20:39:29 +0000

Great idea! I am finished donating for this year or I would join you, but we often give to Heifer, and I loved that they sent out a holiday phone call this year “to say thank you … and ONLY to say thank you.” I vote for honeybees or goats.

Comment on Heifer/Holiday challenge… by Robin Mullet

Robin Mullet — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:42:11 +0000

Leanne, thanks for commenting on my blog toward a beehive for HI. I’m returning the favor! This has been so much fun – thanks to Nathan! By the way, almost anyone can keep a beehive (allowing for any local regulations or if you are allergic)so maybe you could do it. I’m sure Denver has a state extension service that could help. Happy Holidays!

Comment on Heifer/Holiday challenge… by Lilly Goren

Lilly Goren — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:03:31 +0000

My name is Lilly Goren, I am at Carroll University and I am always in favor of honeybees, I use honey daily in my tea and my kids are crazy about the stuff. I figure that the production of honey, which can be used in a variety of ways, including medicinally, can be useful.
Thanks for supporting a good cause!

Comment on Heifer/Holiday challenge… by Joel Friedlander

Joel Friedlander — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 06:51:25 +0000

Hey Leanne, thanks for stopping by my blog, glad to support you too!
I’m Joel Friedlander, from San Rafael, California, and I think goats would be my choice for the extra funds.

Happy Holidays!

Comment on Your Proposal is a Sales Tool by When Books Don’t Sell… « The Academic Editor's Desk

When Books Don’t Sell… « The Academic Editor's Desk — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:38:57 +0000

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3 of 3 Thoughts About Peer Review « The Academic Editor's Desk — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:37:29 +0000

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