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govbooktalk
Trudy Hawkins
Government Book Talk 
This blog marks a welcome departure from GPO. Many thanks to Jim Cameron and those in authority who provided this platform. After 11 years handling government publications at UNLV, I’m transitioning to focus on children’s literature and curriculum at one of our branch libraries. I look forward to staying engaged with this blog and hope to see features on publications designed for children and K-12 teachers!
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Hi worldsmartled,
Thanks for reading our blog and the wonderful feedback.
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It’s essential for citizens to engage in informed discussions about government activities. The guidelines set here for respectful and relevant comments are fair and ensure a constructive environment. Keep up the good work in promoting public participation and understanding.
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Hello Donysterling,
Thanks for the feedback!
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Hi there!
Great blog and content, thank you for sharing the best content, hope to read more nice articles like this one, best regards
James
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Hi James!
Thanks for sharing your wonderful thoughts about our blog!
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Absolutely! The GPO’s comment policy is a shining example of how an organization can promote open and respectful dialogue while maintaining a constructive and productive conversation. By encouraging public participation and valuing the input of all individuals, the GPO is promoting a culture of inclusivity and transparency. The policy’s guidelines clearly outline what is acceptable and what is not, which helps to keep discussions focused and relevant to the topic at hand. Additionally, the policy demonstrates a commitment to protecting the privacy of individuals and maintaining a professional environment. Overall, the GPO’s comment policy is a model for other organizations to follow, and it’s clear that the GPO values its community and wants to foster a healthy and constructive exchange of ideas.
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Hi Alice!,
Thanks for the great feedback!
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Thanks for sharing the comments policy for GovBookTalk! It’s great to see the GPO fostering a positive and productive conversation around government publications. By setting clear guidelines and promoting respectful engagement, the GovBookTalk blog is a shining example of how we can build stronger communities through open and honest dialogue. Kudos to the GPO for leading the way!
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Hi Alex,
Thanks for the positive feedback!
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Good job on the website!
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Hi Brenda,
Thanks for the feedback!
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A very excellent, practical, and educational blog. I appreciate your sharing.
–UPPSC
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Hello there!
Thanks for the feedback!
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Hello anyone knows how to change shipping address on bookstore GPO?
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Hi,
From the main GPO Bookstore website, click on “my ACCOUNT” (upper right corner) then “Address Book” tab, and then “Shipping”
The shipping page allows you to edit your account information.
Hope this helps!
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I didn’t know that Govt provides downloadable versions of these for the general public to use, thanks for letting us know, informative. Should be shared Further.
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We are here to be informative! Thanks for visiting our site.
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Very nice, helpful, and informative blog. Thanks for sharing.
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Hi there!
Thanks for the feedback.
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I came to this site after seeing the citizenship flashcards. I am a teacher who would like to use many of these materials, but cannot afford to purchase them- if they are property of the U.S. government, why can’t some be offered as files we can print ourselves?
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Jackie: You’ll be happy to know that the Federal Government does provide free downloadable versions of these materials. The US Government Bookstore sells and distributes the pre-printed materials worldwide, but anyone can download the free versions from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services website. As a teacher, you will want to visit the Teachers page on the USCIS website http://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/teachers where you will find downloadable versions of the flashcards under the Educational Products link. Thanks for writing, and enjoy!
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This site has tons of information glad I found it. Opening a dialogue with the public is great way to keep us engaged and informed. I wish more government would operate with this in mind. Fantastic job!
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James- Thanks so much… It’s great to hear from the public!
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Thanks for the kudos! They’re always appreciated!
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Is there a any way i can request reviews for books. I noticed you had an older reviews of the book I was interested in, and wondered if you could get others reviewed on request?
How do they choose them? Thanks!
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Reviews for new books are planned in advance based on the publications and promotions schedule, and for older books. in relation to key events on our promotions calendar and online bookstore collections that are being assembled. Unfortunately, we only include older books that are still being sold in our online bookstore and no longer do out-of-print books.
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100% agree with John. Innovation is imperative. Its nice to see some gov blogs getting on this way!
Regards,
Antoine
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Is there a way to request reviews for books. I noticed you had an older review of the games book I was interested in, and wondered if you could get others reviewed on request?
How do they choose them?
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Books for the blog are chosen for a mix of new that need to get the word out and old that typically are tying into a significant date. Also, guest bloggers at GPO may have a personal interest in a particular book he or she wishes to write about.
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I’m an enormous book nerd. It is possible to team that will get compensated to see books? If that’s the case, how do i affect that team?
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Unfortunately, we cannot compensate for book reviews other than listing your name.
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Thank you for opening this facility for communication. Rest assured your policy will be respected and duly noted.
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I only do the blog, but the Government Printing Office has a Facebook page and Twitter feed as well as a YouTube channel. You can find links to all of these in the right-hand column of our blog. Thanks for your comments!
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Theresia: Click on the Email Subscription link in the top of the right-hand column and submit your email address. You should then receive an email with each blog post. Note: It took me a couple of tries until I got a confirmation message from WordPress. Thanks for asking! M.J. Bartram
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Alison- We have tested this blog in Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, and Safari, and it seems to render fine in all of these. Perhaps you’re running an older version?
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I am new to developing sites and I was wondering if having your website title related to your articles and other content really that vital? I notice your title, “Comments Policy Government Book Talk ” does seem to be spot on with what your blog is about but yet, I prefer to keep my title less content descriptive and based more around site branding. Would you think this is a good idea or bad idea? Any kind of assistance would be greatly appreciated.
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Choosing the right name for your blog is critical, as customers will click away in an instant if they feel they are not at the right place.
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I was hoping to get some clarification on GPO treatment of “listserv,” which is set lowercase in Section 4, Capitalization Examples, of the GPO guide. Since LISTSERV is a trademark of a specific electronic mailing list software, it should not be used to refer generically to electronic mailing lists. (http://www.lsoft.com/corporate/trademark.asp) While I don’t believe there is any legal requirement to use all caps, using lowercase “listserv” can create a bit of confusion–i.e., whether the word in a particular document is being used to refer to an actual LISTSERV or some other kind of electronic mailing list. I also saw that the GPO uses a LISTSERV itself (http://listserv.access.gpo.gov/), and that site uses all caps throughout. That leads me to ask if “listserv” is being used generically in Section 4 of the GPO guide, and if so, if that is legal in terms of the trademark. The obvious question then, of course, is how we should be treating “listserv” in documents produced that follow GPO style.
Can you provide any clarification on this issue?
Thanks so much.
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Cahdi:
After our GPO Style Board reviewed your post, here is the official reply:
So there you have it! Thanks for bringing this to our attention… Keep the emails and letters coming!
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Sorry you’re not enjoying them… We’re expanding our topics to reach a broader audience.
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Hi,
Am satisfied with the governments policies
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Sim,eu compartilho atualmente materiais relacionados as comunidades,Educação, medicina,Técnologias para pessoas especiais, Apoio aos Queridos veteranos e seus Familiares,e de que forma podemos ajuda-los,consientizando as pessoas a se engajarem neste propósito, eu digo um bom passo a frente sobre um trabalho honroso,bonito,e mais siguinificativo para eles e seus familiares,as crianças e os mais velhos,de serta forma com respeito e honra eu estou muito grato por suas missivas.
Sou afavor da preservação de materiais siguinificativos da nação em todas as bibliotecas,e algunas materiais para pessoas especificas,por exemplo: Segurança é restrita, e só podem ser avaliadas por pessoas e autoridaes da nação para tal fim. para cursos de graduação,pós graduação ou além, é importante nossos queridos representantes asegurar uma forma segura para administrar esses materiais que é de suma importância para a nação em pesquisas futuras.
Devemos por falta de materiais em outros paises, solicitar a nossos queridos representantes a facilitação de conteúdos educacionais nas áreas de medicina,informações sobre medicamentos para varias doenças no mundo,sobre uma alimentação mais saudavel, interação junto as comunidades de crianças, Adultos e pessoas especiais, materiais necessários para que um amigo ou irmão, possa obter conhecimentos que os levan a um bom emprego atravez destes materiais. e tecnologia acessível para os Amigos, para fins didaticos,e de diversão de qualquer forma a facilitar suas vidas até mesmo nos esportes em geral, Nada melhor que eles para agradecer aos queridos representantes,
Meus Agradecimentos e minha Gratidão a esta querida Nação.Não tenho palavras para defini-la no olhar ao meu redor tantos beneficios benéficos e no momento Nós podemos chegar a uma conclusão simples, generosa um grande coração para com os oprimidos e novamente definir como uma Mãe, ainda mais bonita em todos os tempos. ” Quando perdemos uma mãe em velhas datas o nosso Coração nos leva aos braços de outra em novas datas ” na alegria de permanecermos unidos neste divino Natal bem proximo que Deus proteja todos e em todas as Nações.
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Hmm is anyone else having problems with the pictures on this blog loading? I’m trying to determine if its a problem on my end or if it’s the blog. Any feed-back would be greatly appreciated.
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We have not received any complaints about image loading issues to date. Have you tried other Internet browsers?
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I am very happy with a government who are concerned with information technology and very open. Not many governments are like this.
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AND SOMETHING ELSE:IN 1945 THE USA DESTROYED THE JAPAN
WITH TWO NUCLEAR BOMBS IN HIROSIMA AND NAGASAKI!TODAY
MANY THINGS HAVE CHANGED:
-AFTER ELECTION IN JAPAN THERE IS A NEW GOVERNMENT.
THIS GOVERNMENT IS NOT SO FAITHFULL TO THE WEST(USA ,
NATO , …) AS THE PREVIOUS!
-THE EMPEROR AKAHITO HAS VISITED CHINA RECENTLY!
-THE JAPAN HAS MAKEN PETITION TO THE USA TO RETIRE THE BASE OF OKINAWA!
-THA JAPAN WANTED TO PRODUSE P/C WITH ANCIENT GREEK
CHARACTERS(LANGUAGE OF OMIROS)
AFTER ALL THESE:
-THE SYSTEM HAARP HAS EMISSIONED RADIO-FREQUENCY TO
THE IONOSPHERE!
-THE SCIENTISTS HAVE FINDED THAT THE CORRECT FREQUENCY IS 2.5 HZ IN ORDER TO MAKE EARTHQUAKE!!!
-THE HAARP SEND THIS FREQUANCY TO THE IONOSPHERE (2,5
HZ)AND THE IONOSPHERE MAKES REFLECTION TO THE SURFACE
OF EARTH!!!(AND UNDER OF THE LAND FOR MANY KM)!!!
-THE HAARP HAS EMISSIONED THIS FREQUANCY BEFORE THE
MIDNIGHT ON 08 MARCH 2011 , AND CONTINUE TO SEND
FREQUANCY ON 09 MARCH 2011 , AND 10 MARCH 2011!!!
-FINALLY , THE FREQUANCY OF 2,5 HZ CONTINUE TO
EMISSION FOR 10 HOURS THE DAY OF EARTHQUAKE IN JAPAN
(9,0 R)
CONCLUSION:JAPAN NOT EXIST , WITHOUT USESING NUCLAER
BOMBS!!!
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Hi there!
How can someone become a government book reviewer? I posted a comment last night and I’m not sure if it went through.
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We just use our own employees to talk about Government books, but you can comment on our posts and suggest books, if you like.
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I had no idea there was even a service for government book reviews!
My best friend works for social security and told me about this site and I am so excited to dive into what books have been reviewed.
I’m a huge book nerd. Is there a team that gets paid to read books? If so, how can I apply to that team?
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When reading limericks on press,
it gives one some hope.
That some governments have what it takes –
while others often seem to grope!
A sense of humour often does it;
if it’s not so bad…
that some foreign nationals sometimes find out,
after the French that they never had!
So would I put my name here?
was the first of my thoughts…
Or would my e-mail address get me
the non-governmental hi-bro glaring shots?
So have I gone ahead and taken my chance!
At a life that was meant for romance.
The past tense in romance is what I have got,
seven years have gone by…
itching my way to a scratch!
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JIM CAMERON, sua escrita é fantástica, eu tenho a agradecer muito pelas inúmeras noticias, e escritas
recebidas no meu gmail, pelo governo federal,sob.
todos os aspéctos, e todos os generos, principalmente
no ensino primário, segundario, e nivel superior, eu
vou ser pacaz de adquirir mais livros, tecnológicos e
ciêntificos, que abordan assuntos atuais…
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Thank you, Jim Cameron. Good work and a motto of “one nation under God” is good.
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I am pleased to the government being this responsive in its serving the public.
Innovation is imperative if we are to keep up with the changes.
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so thats like a government book store ?
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Hi Jim, I’m wondering if you can share contact info so that I can submit an idea for book review. Thanks.
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Just post your suggestion here or email me at jcameron@gpo.gov
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I AM ABLE TO USE THIS BLOG TO GET DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO LOCATE A PARTICULAR SUBJECT THAT I AM TRYING TO FIND A BOOK ON SO I CAN GET SOME ANSWERS ON QUESTIONS THAT HAVE COME UP AT WORK AND NO ONE IN MANAGEMENT IS WILLING TO TAKE TIME TO FIND THE ACTUAL ANSWERS FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
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Lovely to see the government being so attuned to its public. Enjoying the blog a lot.
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Do you hav e a book on Renter’s Rights?
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Renters/tenants rights vary by state, so check this HUD web site and click on your state: http://portal.hud.gov/portal/page/portal/HUD/topics/rental_assistance/tenantrights
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Really enjoying the blog! I work with our library’s gov pubs and like to search out our collection whenever you feature another book. I would love it if you could create a facebook page that posts links to your posts.
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Thank you! I’ll pass along your Facebook suggestion.
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This blog has been such a refreshing change from
GPO. Thank you, Jim Cameron, and the powers-that-be that allowed him this venue. I have worked with government publications for 11 yrs. here at UNLV, but will shortly be leaving govpubs to work with children’s literature and curriculum at one of our branch libraries. I plan on staying tuned to this blog, and hope you will feature some of the publications aimed at children and K-12 teachers!
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Thank you very much. I do hope to profile some publications aimed at those age groups in the near future. It’s just a matter of selecting from the huge list of books I could talk about!
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GPO publications
where can i find out about selling your books?
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GPO requires a letter on business letterhead requesting to be recognized as a book dealer. If your locality requires a booksellers license, include a copy with your letter. If no license is required in your locality, indicate that in your letter. The letter should be addressed to: U.S. Government Printing Office, Customer Contact Center, Mail Stop IDCC, Washington, DC 20401.
Once your letter is received, you will be assigned a book dealer number and be able to buy books from GPO at a 25 percent discount and then resell them.
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When will these books be available in audiobook form?
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The individual Government agencies that produce these books decide on the format(s) they will use. If you have an interest in a particular title, I suggest contacting the publishing agency.
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Great site! I hope you soon blog on genealogy publications that are available.
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We’ll see what we can scout out for you. Thanks for following our blog.
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That to say! A site that breathes the liberty to live and
the self-expression.
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The site is excellent. I am pleased to the government being this responsive in its serving the public.
Innovation is imperative if we are to keep up with the changes that we are all facing. Glad to see you take this step. Keep up the good work.
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Thanks, John. We do hope that this will open a dialogue with the public that we feel is greatly needed. We appreciate your support.
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I hope the freedom of information is never broken thank you GPO
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I love your writing style. I will learn from you through your writings
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WOW! AWESOME! Welcome to 2010 and the future – GO GOV!
Let God bless this site that we may truly become, “one nation under God”
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Neat blog.
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Only “conspiracy” was (1)the White House not telling the public that war with Japan was immanent
(2)State Department never said that they doubted if any of Japan’s real demands could be met. I was 10 years old on December 7 1941 when my parents sent me to the news kiosk for the special edition of the Boston Record.
“Dad, where is Pearl Harbor?”
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