All’s Not Well at Amazon Germany (GoodeReader)
Just in time for the holidays, workers at several Amazon retail distribution centers situated throughout Germany have staged a series of one-day strikes in an effort to force the retail giant’s hand in terms of labor disputes involving pay rates and working conditions within the factory-like centers.
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eReatah Re-Brands as Entitle, Relaunches to Public (Digital Book World)
One of the ebook subscription services that launched this fall has already re-branded itself and embarked on a relaunch with lower prices.
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In 12 years of blogging, the more things change, the more they stay the same (GigaOM)
Over the past 12 years, blogging has gone from being a niche curiosity to becoming a catch-all phrase for everything from rants to press release rewrites. However, what has not changed is its ethos and its importance in an increasingly content rich world.
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New York Times’ Favourite Book Covers of the Year (GalleyCat)
The New York Times has chosen their favorite book covers and given a shout out to the designers.
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Kindle Daily Deals: Ade (and 4 others)