Quill and Quire

by Q&Q Staff

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As the oldest of the baby boomers settle into their mid-50s, their fear of aging – and mid-life spread – is boosting sales of a wide range of health-related books. Publishers are nipping at the ... Read More »

May 13, 2004 | Filed under: Book news

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Having pigged out on a smorgasbord of diet books from celebrity authors, Canadians are increasingly looking for sustenance and not just for the body, but for the mind, too. “There’s so much connection between the ... Read More »

May 13, 2004 | Filed under: Events

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First there was IQ; then there was EQ. Now Random House of Canada is betting Canadians will want to know their HQ, or health quotient. In January, the publisher will launch HQ: An Intelligent Approach ... Read More »

May 13, 2004 | Filed under: Book news

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The generation that hoped to die before it got old is now growing old – and seeking information on a variety of health concerns, from arthritis and breast cancer to alternative remedies and elder care. ... Read More »

May 13, 2004

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Even though significant progress has been made in treating cancer over the past two decades, most Canadians will come into contact with the disease sometime during their life. Wanda Zan, a librarian with the Toronto ... Read More »

May 13, 2004 | Filed under: Book news

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When it comes to health, the prognosis looks good for Canadian niche market publishers.For the past decade, increased media coverage on health issues ranging from breast and prostate cancer to eating disorders and hair loss ... Read More »

May 13, 2004

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This spring Virgin Publishing will further expand its product line with Virgin Worlds, a new science-fiction series that General Publishing will beam into Canada, beginning in May.The series will consist of mass-market originals, all featuring ... Read More »

May 13, 2004