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London Book Fair 2014 – Day Three

Katie Scarff, Rights Sales Manager here at Cambridge University Press, reveals which books have been the most popular at the 2014 London Book Fair, and how this year's Market Focus of Korea, has brought interest from Korean publishers.

Katie Scarff | 10 Apr 2014

London Book Fair 2014 – Day Two

PR Manager Adam Tuckwell, blogs from our stand on a busy Day Two of the 2014 London Book Fair.

9 Apr 2014

London Book Fair 2014 – Day One

It's Day One of the three-day 2014 London Book Fair, where we are showcasing the latest products and innovations from across Academic, Education and Cambridge English at Cambridge University Press.

Andrew Martin | 8 Apr 2014

Into the Intro: Shakespeare as Literary Dramatist

William Shakespeare turns 450 this April! To celebrate four and a half centuries of his works and legacy, we will be sharing exclusive Cambridge Shakespeare content throughout the entire month. We kick off the celebration with an excerpt from the updated 2nd edition of Shakespeare as Literary Dramatist, the landmark work of Shakespearean scholarship from leading international expert Lukas Erne.

7 Apr 2014

Climate Change Will Cause More Migration, But That Shouldn’t Scare Anyone

Robert McLeman, the author of Climate and Human Migration, explains how our changing climate will affect the way we live—specifically by influencing migration patterns around the globe.

Robert A. McLeman | 4 Apr 2014

Debating Dyslexia

In an interview by Durham University, Professor Julian (Joe) Elliott, author of The Dyslexia Debate, unravels the problems with a diagnosis of “dyslexia.” Elliott argues that the unscientific...

3 Apr 2014

Unraveling the Mysteries of Clones and Evolution

Graeme Finlay, the author of Human Evolution: Genes, Genealogies and Phylogenies, describes the complex ways in which cells—and thus entire species—are related to one another.

Graeme Finlay | 2 Apr 2014

Uncertain Borders

As the battle over Crimea rages, Alfred Rieber recounts the long history of conflict and shifting borders in eastern Europe that forms the foundation of his book, The Struggle for the Eurasian Borderlands.

Alfred Rieber | 1 Apr 2014

A Systems View of Life

How will we solve the pervasive problems of our modern era, from climate change to food shortages? Fritjof Capra and Pier Luigi Luisi explain the secrets behind a connected vision of the world at the heart of their new book, The Systems View of Life, and the possibilities it offers for understanding some of our most critical challenges.

Pier Luigi Luisi, Fritjof Capra | 31 Mar 2014

Hobby Lobby Has No Soul

Hobby Lobby v. Sebelius, which was argued in the Supreme Court on Tuesday, may have the power to decide how far religious freedom goes in America. As we look to the oral arguments in the Affordable Care Act contraception cases, Marci Hamilton, author of God vs. the Gavel, breaks down the problems with Hobby Lobby.

Marci A. Hamilton | 28 Mar 2014

Dostoevskii’s Ivan Karamazov: Inspiration to Albert Camus

R. E. Batchelor, the author of A Reference Grammar of French, explores the way Dostoevskii's celebrated Russian classic The Brothers Karamozov influenced the writings and philosophy of Albert Camus.

Ronald Batchelor | 27 Mar 2014

The Story of Our Sun

Check out our latest book trailer for the updated edition of Nearest Star: The Surprising Science of Our Sun by Leon Golub and Jay M. Pasachoff. This journey to the Sun will be one you won’t forget. Read More ?

26 Mar 2014