November
9, 2004
Well-Known Biology
Author Dies
Neil A. Campbell,
best known for his introductory college biology textbook, Biology, died
Oct. 21 of heart failure. He was 58. It is estimated that more than
four million students worldwide have used Biology. Campbell was also
co -founder of Peregrine Publishers, acquired by Pearson Education in
1998.
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UMASS Begins
Textbook Rental Process
The University
of Massachusetts Student Government Association announced that it will
be going forward with creating a campus textbook rental system. The
system could be in place by next fall.
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Deadline Approaching
for Advertising in TAA Newsletter
Do you offer any
freelance services to authors? You can reach TAA's 1,200 author members
by placing an ad in the TAA newsletter. TAA now offers a $45 business
card sized ad. But hurry, the deadline for ad submissions is November
12. Contact TAA advertising manager, Aaron Gregerson, at AMGreger5431@webmail.winona.edu
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Texty, McGuffey
Nomination Deadline Extended
TAA has extended
the nomination deadline for Texty, McGuffey nominations to November
15 to accommodate some publishers. The seven complimentary copies and
fees still need to be at headquarters by December 15. To download the
nominations forms, click here.
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Council of Fellows
Applications Due November 30
TAA is now accepting
applications to the Council of Fellows, which honors distinguished authors
who have a long record of successful and diversified publications. Any
author whose textbooks or academic articles have established his/her
presence in their field over time and who has been innovative in the
presentation of material may apply. Fellows are provided with special
engraved medallions upon induction. They also receive free lifetime
membership in TAA. Applications are due November 30, 2004. They should
be sent to TAA, P.O. Box 76477, St. Petersburg, FL 33734. For information
and to download application instructions, click
here. For more info, contact Janet Tucker at (727) 563-0020.
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Texty, McGuffey
Judges Needed
If you're interested
in becoming a judge for TAA's Texty and McGuffey awards, please contact
Margaret at TAAmargaret@tampabay.rr.com.
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Authoring Workshop
to be Held in Washington, D.C.
TAA Executive Director
Ron Pynn will hold a workshop on "Authoring a Text or Professional Book"
at the ICIS at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, DC December 11. For more
information on TAA workshops, click
here.
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Well-Known Biology
Author Dies
Neil A. Campbell,
best known for his introductory college biology textbook, Biology, died
Oct. 21 of heart failure. He was 58. It is estimated that more than
four million students worldwide have used Biology. Campbell was also
co -founder of Peregrine Publishers, acquired by Pearson Education in
1998.
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