On about books. We delve into the latest news about the Publishing Industry with interesting insider interviews with Publishing Industry experts. Well also give you updates on current nonfiction authors and books. The latest book reviews. And well talk about the current nonfiction books featured on cspans book tv. And this is about books, book tvs program and podcast, which looks at the business of publishing. Well, in just a few minutes, well hear from an author who has spent most of her career trying to get readers to read other authors. But first, a us circuit judge recently blocked the planned 2 billion merger between penguin, random house and simon and schuster. Andrew albanys is a Senior Writer with Publishers Weekly and hes followed the case from the beginning and he joins us now. So mr. Albanys remind us of what this merger was. To begin with, this merger was said to be the the coming together of the Worlds Largest english language trade publisher, which is Penguin Random house
Planning principles should address the projects needs and be consistent with city plans and policies and include smart and sustainable transportation. Jobs, jobs, jobs. Approximately 1,000 jobs during construction, hopefully for San Francisco workers and suppliers big and small. When the project is finished, it is estimated we will have 11,000 permanent jobs with all the benefits that will bring to the general fund. The developers engaged in ongoing outreach to organize labor and community advocates. I would like to see more water transportation between piers up and down the bay front. Not only will this generate more revenue potential for the department, but more importantly it will make the waterfront, with its beauty and amenities, more accessible to citizens of San Francisco and the bay area. I am also very interested in pier 70 master plan or its 67 acre. I am aware september 2008 San Francisco voters approved proposition d to preserve and revitalize pier 70. Im in agreement with
Move forward and develop the port as we see fit. Thank you very much for your time. With irish eyes [speaker not understood] i know that its going to be mel murphy that youre gonna meet green eyed city, ocean city sailing slowly toward the sun green eyed city, ocean city sailing slowly toward the irish sun its gonna be mel that you need and i know that you need it like a dream green eyed city, ocean port city green sleeves i know the commission needs mel, its gonna be so swell green sleeves that bring the irish to the Port Commission will be great applause good afternoon. My name is alex rodriguez. Im here to [speaker not understood] for mr. Mel murphy. I met him 20 some years ago when i was a driver and he mentored me to do a lot of things. And hes a gentleman, lot of integrity, and i respect him very much. Thank you. Good afternoon, supervisors. My name is [speaker not understood] lead better. Im an attorney in San Francisco and i have the privilege and the honor to speak on behalf o
Interest me, but in particular interest is a Development Lot 337 beside pier 48 with the eight acre of open space, parks, and infrastructure. I think we can all a greetgrape that this city can do a much better job utilizing the port department. The port has serious unfunded Capital Needs that must be addressed for the continued safe enjoyment of the waterfront. It is great to see this project privately funded by a developer. I know personally what it is like to invest a lot of money and wait 7 to 10 years and hope that my investment does not get wiped out by a recession. This project will result in increased land value and port revenue. A nice new neighborhood will be created and add to the urban fabric of the city. Planning principles should address the projects needs and be consistent with city plans and policies and include smart and sustainable transportation. Jobs, jobs, jobs. Approximately 1,000 jobs during construction, hopefully for San Francisco workers and suppliers big and s
When the project is finished, it is estimated we will have 11,000 permanent jobs with all the benefits that will bring to the general fund. The developers engaged in ongoing outreach to organize labor and community advocates. I would like to see more water transportation between piers up and down the bay front. Not only will this generate more revenue potential for the department, but more importantly it will make the waterfront, with its beauty and amenities, more accessible to citizens of San Francisco and the bay area. I am also very interested in pier 70 master plan or its 67 acre. I am aware september 2008 San Francisco voters approved proposition d to preserve and revitalize pier 70. Im in agreement with the ports vision for pier 70. That creates a vibrant and historic district, a district that reestablishes the historic activity level, activates new waterfront open spaces, creates a center for innovative industry and integrates ongoing ship repair operations. Pier 70 is the olde