Author
hideAn author is defined both as "the person who originates or gives existence to anything" and that authorship determines responsibility for what is created. The second entry goes on to clarify that, when using the term author, the "anything" which is created is most usually associated with written work.
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Google books hearing set for February 18
Nov 20, 2009 |
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A US judge set February 18 for a hearing on the revised legal settlement between Google and US authors and publishers that would allow the Internet giant to scan and sell millions of books online.
New deal sought in dispute over Google book plan (Update)
Sep 22, 2009 |
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(AP) -- A $125 million settlement of a lawsuit that would give Google Inc. the digital rights to millions of out-of-print books will be renegotiated in light of the U.S. Department of Justice's contention ...
What the Romans learnt from Greek mathematics
Mar 01, 2009 |
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Greek mathematics is considered one of the great intellectual achievements of antiquity. It has been decisive to the academic and cultural development of Western civilisation. The three Roman authors Varro, Cicero and Vitruvius ...
Amazon lets authors mute Kindle books read-aloud feature
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Mar 01, 2009 |
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Amazon is yielding to concerns of authors by letting them selectively silence a read-aloud feature in Kindle 2 electronic book readers that hit the market in February.
A re-review of peer review: Leading journal looks to end the 'review nightmare'
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Jan 27, 2009 |
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Every scientific researcher has asked themselves the question at some stage in their professional career: Why has the paper I submitted to be peer reviewed disappeared into the ether?
For best results, ask a few thought-provoking questions
Dec 15, 2008 |
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The next time a telemarketer opens with a friendly question, you might stop and wonder why. A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research shows that it is surprisingly effective when salespeople or fundraisers ask how yo ...
Put on a happy face: It helps you see the big picture
Nov 17, 2008 |
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That photo of your smiling kids on the refrigerator door might do more than just make you feel good; you might make healthier food choices after looking at it. A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research shows that pos ...
The language of luxury: Advertisers' language choices evoke different reactions
Sep 15, 2008 |
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Multinational companies advertising luxury goods abroad should consider advertising those goods in English, whereas ads for necessities might be more effective in local languages, according to a new study in the Journal of ...
How you spend affects how much you spend: Non-cash purchases found to be higher than cash buys
Sep 07, 2008 |
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There is fresh evidence that people spend less when paying cash than using credit, cash-equivalent scrip or gift certificates. They also spend less when they have to estimate expenses in detail. These findings appear in the ...
Chandelier cells unveil human cognition
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Sep 03, 2008 |
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What is it that distinguishes humans from other mammals? The answer to this question lies in the neocortex – the part of the brain responsible for sensory perceptions, conscious thought, and language. Humans have a considerably ...
Half-dose flu shot appears to produce immune response in young, healthy adults
Medicine & Health / Medications
Dec 08, 2008 |
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Individuals younger than 50 who have been previously vaccinated do not appear to have a substantially different immune response to a half-dose of influenza vaccine than to a full dose, according to a report in the December ...
How often will you use that treadmill?
Nov 17, 2008 |
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Why not buy that treadmill? You'll be exercising every day, right? A new study
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behavior so often don't match reality.
Avoid coupon redeemers: Their stigma is contagious (unless they're attractive)
Sep 15, 2008 |
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Less than 2 percent of Americans use coupons, likely because of fear of being viewed as cheap or poor. A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research demonstrates that not only do coupon users face stigmatization; people ...
Don't throw the candy out: Temptation leads to moderation
Sep 15, 2008 |
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Banishing tempting goodies may not be the best way to keep from eating them. Tempting foods can actually increase willpower, according to new research in the Journal of Consumer Research. Although it seems counterintuitive, consum ...
PET scans help identify mechanism underlying seasonal mood changes
Sep 02, 2008 |
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Brain scans taken at different times of year suggest that the actions of the serotonin transporter—involved in regulating the mood-altering neurotransmitter serotonin—vary by season, according to a report in the September ...
