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ISER Books re-launches website and focuses on future

Despite this Loss is one of two books to be published this fall by the Faculty of Arts' ISER Books. By Janet Harron These are difficult times to be a publisher. What with e-books, e-readers and the spread of new media, the complex process of publishing a serious work of fiction or non-fiction seems a bit of an anachronism. However, there are still some traditional publishers bucking the digital trend and the Faculty of Arts’ ISER Books is one of them. Founded in 1966 as the publication arm of the Institute for Social and Economic Research (ISER), ISER Books initially focused on Newfoundland-related publications. Now the net has been cast much wider and ISER offers a range of titles with subjects ranging from native peoples to midwifery to how various communities handle crises in ... Click for more

Labrador Studies Scandinavian Wildberry Industry

Labrador boasts an abundance of native wildberries which hold the potential for a lucrative industry. To further investigate this potential, representatives from private business and Regional Economic Development Boards from Southeastern Labrador and the Labrador Straits participated in a 10 day wildberry learning tour of Nordic countries in the fall of 2009. Representati... Click for more