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Open Research Leeds @openresleeds.bsky.social · 6d

Proud to support @openbookpublish.bsky.social at @universityofleeds.bsky.social Libraries...1st book published with them by a Leeds editor/author since we've been support from our Open Access Support Fund:

Careful Village and Other 'Khashag' from Tibet - www.openbookpublishers.com/books/10.116...

Careful Village and Other 'Khashag' from Tibet: The Amdo Comedies of Menla Jyab

This volume offers a unique glimpse into the world of khashag, a vibrant genre of Tibetan spoken comic dialogues from the area Tibetans call Amdo, with the first ever publication of 11 annotated trans...

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Open Book Publishers @openbookpublish.bsky.social · 1d

OUT NOW: 'A Grammar of Jordanian Arabic' by Bruno Herin & Enam Al-Wer investigates the phonology and morphosyntax of Jordanian Arabic, with a focus on the traditional sedentary varieties of Central and Northern Jordan, locally known as Balgawi and Horani.

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Open Book Publishers @openbookpublish.bsky.social · 9d

OUT NOW: 'Sensing Violence: Reading with the Marquis de Sade' questions what reading fictional violence does to readers. Drawing on psychology, cognitive literary studies, and empirical research, this book turns to the works of an author synonymous with sexual violence.

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Open Book Publishers @openbookpublish.bsky.social · 14d

Today is OBP's 17 year anniversary! We have... published 434 books; received 24 awards; surpassed 250 book reviews & 380 endorsements; worked on software development projects; and amassed 273 member libraries.

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Open Book Publishers @openbookpublish.bsky.social · 14d

OUT NOW: Aimed at undergraduate students with prior exposure to linear algebra and basic group theory, this textbook by @jan-e-grabowski.bsky.social offers a fresh and modern introduction to one of abstract algebra’s key topics.

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Jan Grabowski @jan-e-grabowski.bsky.social · 15d

I'm delighted to have fulfilled a long-held ambition to publish a book: "Representation Theory. A Categorical Approach" is out now, available Open Access at doi.org/10.11647/OBP.... I owe particular thanks to the publishers @openbookpublish.bsky.social and the referees for all their contributions.

The cover image of "Representation Theory. A Categorical Approach" on a tablet, a phone and a book.

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Open Book Publishers @openbookpublish.bsky.social · 19d

OUT NOW: Simon of Faversham was a scholar affiliated with the University of Paris in the 1280s. Here he likely wrote his commentaries on Aristotle’s philosophical works. This edited commentary and translation of the Posterior Analytics offers new insight into late medieval thought.

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Sandra Abegglen @sandra-abegglen.bsky.social · 22d

Proud to have been nominated for an OER award (OEAward 2025) with "Stories of Hope"!
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A huge thank you to @openbookpublish.bsky.social & our contributors!

🔗 Read and download "Stories of Hope" for free via: doi.org/10.11647/OBP...

2025 All The Nominations

As reported at the close of this year's nomination cycle, the countries represented in this year's nominations are: Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Brazil, Burundi, Canada, Cape Ver...

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Open Book Publishers @openbookpublish.bsky.social · 21d

OUT NOW: This volume offers a unique glimpse into the world of khashag, a vibrant genre of Tibetan spoken comic dialogues from the area Tibetans call Amdo, with the first ever publication of 11 annotated translations of scripts by its leading performer, Menla Jyab.

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Open Book Publishers @openbookpublish.bsky.social · 23d

OUT NOW: This book explores topics that lie at the core of political economy: collective choice, voting, elections, bargaining, and rebellion. Complete mathematical proofs are provided, to clarify the assumptions and deepen understanding.

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Open Book Publishers @openbookpublish.bsky.social · 29d

OUT NOW: With global displacement at unprecedented levels, health and social care professionals increasingly find themselves supporting the health and wellbeing needs of people with refugee experience. This book provides guidance on how to deliver compassionate, effective care.
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Open Book Publishers @openbookpublish.bsky.social · Sep 8

"Looking forward, looking back: William Moorcroft in the news" by Jonathan Mallinson discusses the sale at auction of a rare vase for a record-breaking price, and the rescue from liquidation and return to family ownership of the pottery works.

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Open Book Publishers @openbookpublish.bsky.social · Sep 1

The Papers of the British School at Rome is a peer-reviewed, Open Access series showcasing original research and creative work on Italy, from history to the present. Featuring art, architecture, archaeology and the humanities, it embraces both scholarly and practice-led approaches. buff.ly/lzsjaSI

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Open Book Publishers @openbookpublish.bsky.social · Aug 28

OUT NOW: This edition of Plautus’s 'Casina' features the complete Latin text of the play, richly annotated, and with a clear prose translation. The introduction provides historical and cultural context, situating the farce within ancient Athenian and Roman comedic traditions. buff.ly/BxWlCrV

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Open Book Publishers @openbookpublish.bsky.social · Aug 26

We're delighted to appear on the European Diamond Capacity Hub Registry @eudch.bsky.social!

The Registry aims to foster collaboration among Diamond OA Publishers, Service Providers, & Tools & Technology Providers in Europe.

Find us here: registry.diamas.org/open-book-pu... #OAbooks #Publishing

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Open Book Publishers @openbookpublish.bsky.social · Aug 20

OUT NOW: Paul Rodrigue investigates the sources Jerome of Stridon drew upon while translating the Hebrew-Aramaic Bible into Latin (the Vulgate). Rodrigue discusses Jerome’s engagement with texts in 4 languages and highlights his response to Jewish and Christian exegetical traditions. buff.ly/i7Xm8AH

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Open Book Publishers @openbookpublish.bsky.social · Aug 15

OUT NOW: 'City of Capital and Labour: The Making and Transformation of Industrial Manchester' by Tom Saunders, a bold reinterpretation of Manchester’s industrial past through architecture, archaeology, and class struggle. buff.ly/RVAo2gd

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Open Book Publishers @openbookpublish.bsky.social · Aug 6

This book explores how everyday texts in Renaissance Italy (including religious texts, classical commentaries, lifestyle guides and poetry) engaged with music, sound and hearing. Via diverse voices the contours of music history and musicological inquiry are redefined. buff.ly/nt54g4Q

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Open Book Publishers @openbookpublish.bsky.social · Jul 29

Characters are central to the creation and experience of films and other media. Their cultural significance is profound, but they also raise a wide range of questions. This book provides a comprehensive theory that guides the analysis and interpretation of characters. buff.ly/TZ7Limv

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Open Book Publishers @openbookpublish.bsky.social · Jul 29

OUT NOW: 'The Economics of Cultural Loss: Harm and Resilience in North American Indigenous Communities' confronts urgent questions about the erosion of Indigenous culture through the lens of economics, proposing a meaningful path toward healing and justice for Indigenous communities. buff.ly/Wik8j3h

Open Book Publishers @openbookpublish.bsky.social · Jul 22

OUT NOW: Wisdom and Greatness in One Place explores the life of Moses ben Judah—Jewish leader, trader, and intellectual in late medieval Alexandria. A rare trove of documents reveals a world of commerce, community, and Judaeo-Arabic at a turning point.
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Open Book Publishers @openbookpublish.bsky.social · Jul 21

OUT NOW: 'Reading: Performance and Materiality in Hebrew and Aramaic Traditions' explores how performance, orality, and material forms shaped the reading of Hebrew and Aramaic texts. buff.ly/9KWc7ZW

Promotional image for the book Reading: Performance and Materiality in Hebrew and Aramaic Traditions, edited by Hector M. Patmore, Hindy Najman, Stefan Schorch, Jeroen Vervrjissen, and Hanneke van der Schoor.

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Ulla Rajala @ullamr.bsky.social · Jul 14

Just reminding you of this: PBSR will be free of APCs and subscriptions. I love it! 🥰 #Archaeology #AncientBluesky ⚱️🦋

Open Book Publishers @openbookpublish.bsky.social · Jul 11

We are delighted to announce that beginning in 2026, the Papers of the British School at Rome will appear fully open access with Open Book Publishers. See more at this link: buff.ly/KXFnyD7

Painting by Joe Whyte, who was William Fletcher Foundation Fellow at the BSR in 2024.

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OPERAS Research Infrastructure @operaseu.bsky.social · Jul 14

"How Should Diamond Open Access Work for Books?"

Read the article on the Katina Magazine by Lucy Barnes, Iva Melinscak Zlodi, Vanessa Proudman, Ursula Rabar, and Niels Stern: katinamagazine.org/content/arti...

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How Should Diamond Open Access Work for Books?

As infrastructures, policymaking activities, and funding for open access book publishing evolve, the question of how diamond OA might best be implemented for books becomes more pressing. A review of d...

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Open Book Publishers @openbookpublish.bsky.social · Jul 11

We are delighted to announce that beginning in 2026, the Papers of the British School at Rome will appear fully open access with Open Book Publishers. See more at this link: buff.ly/KXFnyD7

Painting by Joe Whyte, who was William Fletcher Foundation Fellow at the BSR in 2024.

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