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Walter Rowman and Arthur W. Littlefield founded the company that would become The Globe Pequot Publishing Group in 1949.
Answer: True
The company was founded in 1949 by Walter Rowman and Arthur W. Littlefield.
University Press of America was founded in 1988.
Answer: False
University Press of America was founded in 1975, not 1988.
The current corporate structure took shape in 1988 when University Press of America acquired Rowman & Littlefield.
Answer: True
The corporate structure evolved significantly in 1988 when University Press of America acquired Rowman & Littlefield, establishing the foundation for the current entity.
Rowman & Littlefield acquired the Globe Pequot Press imprint in the year 2014.
Answer: True
Rowman & Littlefield acquired Globe Pequot Press in 2014.
Cowley Publications was acquired by The Globe Pequot Publishing Group in 2007 from the Society of St. John the Evangelist.
Answer: True
Cowley Publications was acquired by Rowman & Littlefield (a predecessor entity) in 2007 from the Society of St. John the Evangelist.
AltaMira Press was acquired in 1999 from Grolier.
Answer: True
AltaMira Press was acquired in 1999 from Grolier.
Prometheus Books was acquired by Rowman & Littlefield in 2019.
Answer: True
Prometheus Books was acquired by Rowman & Littlefield in 2019.
Rowman & Littlefield Education was formerly known as which entity and acquired in 1999?
Answer: False
Rowman & Littlefield Education was formerly known as Technomic Books, not SAGE Publications, and was acquired in 1999.
Which entity acquired Scarecrow Press in 1995?
Answer: False
Scarecrow Press was acquired by University Press of America in 1995, not by Rowman & Littlefield.
The University Press of America acquired Rowman & Littlefield in 1988, forming the basis for the current company.
Answer: True
The acquisition of Rowman & Littlefield by University Press of America in 1988 was a foundational event for the current corporate structure.
Amadeus Books and Limelight Editions were acquired from Hal Leonard LLC in 2018.
Answer: True
In 2018, Amadeus Books and Limelight Editions were among the imprints acquired from Hal Leonard LLC.
Globe Pequot Press was acquired from Morris Communications in 2014.
Answer: True
Globe Pequot Press was acquired from Morris Communications in 2014.
The acquisition of Globe Pequot Press in 2014 marked the company's entry into academic publishing.
Answer: False
The acquisition of Globe Pequot Press in 2014 expanded the company's portfolio of regional and interest-based books, not its entry into academic publishing.
The acquisition of Gooseberry Patch in 2015 expanded the company's portfolio in the performing arts sector.
Answer: False
The acquisition of Gooseberry Patch in 2015 expanded the company's portfolio, but the source does not specify it was in the performing arts sector.
Acquiring Stackpole Books in 2015 suggests a strategy of growth by acquiring publishers with distinct expertise.
Answer: True
The acquisition of Stackpole Books in 2015 indicates a growth strategy centered on acquiring established publishers possessing distinct areas of expertise.
The acquisition of Pineapple Press in 2018 indicates a focus on expanding the company's academic publishing division.
Answer: False
The acquisition of Pineapple Press in 2018 suggests a strategic focus on expanding the trade publishing segment, particularly in regional or specialized interest categories, not its academic publishing division.
Which entity acquired Rowman & Littlefield in 1988, leading to a significant change in the holding company's structure?
Answer: University Press of America
The acquisition of Rowman & Littlefield by University Press of America in 1988 was a foundational event for the current corporate structure.
Which press was acquired by Rowman & Littlefield in 2014, a move significant for the company's eventual name change?
Answer: Globe Pequot Press
Rowman & Littlefield acquired Globe Pequot Press in 2014, which was a significant step leading to the later name change.
Which imprint was acquired in 1999 from Grolier?
Answer: AltaMira Press
AltaMira Press was acquired in 1999 from Grolier.
Which imprint was acquired in 1995 by University Press of America from Grolier?
Answer: Scarecrow Press
Scarecrow Press was acquired by University Press of America in 1995 from Grolier.
Which of the following imprints were acquired from Hal Leonard LLC in 2018?
Answer: Applause Theatre & Cinema Books and Hal Leonard Books
In 2018, imprints such as Amadeus Books, Applause Theatre & Cinema Books, Hal Leonard Books, and Limelight Editions were acquired from Hal Leonard LLC.
What does the acquisition of Stackpole Books in 2015 suggest about the company's growth strategy?
Answer: A focus on acquiring established publishers with specific expertise.
The acquisition of Stackpole Books in 2015 indicates a growth strategy centered on acquiring established publishers possessing distinct areas of expertise.
What does the acquisition of Pineapple Press in 2018 indicate about the company's market focus?
Answer: An expansion of its trade publishing segment, possibly in regional/specialized books.
The acquisition of Pineapple Press in 2018 suggests a strategic focus on expanding the trade publishing segment, particularly in regional or specialized interest categories.
The company was known as Globe Pequot Press before adopting the name Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group.
Answer: False
The company was formerly known as Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, not Globe Pequot Press. The name change to The Globe Pequot Publishing Group occurred later.
In May 2024, Rowman & Littlefield sold its entire publishing business, including all imprints and distribution, to Bloomsbury Publishing.
Answer: False
In May 2024, Rowman & Littlefield sold its academic and professional publishing business to Bloomsbury Publishing, but not its entire business, as certain trade and distribution segments were retained.
The holding company changed its name to The Globe Pequot Publishing Group in 2024 because the Rowman & Littlefield name was part of the sale to Bloomsbury.
Answer: True
The name change occurred because the Rowman & Littlefield name and trademark were part of the sale to Bloomsbury Publishing, necessitating a rebranding.
Sundance Newbridge, a school publishing business, was sold to Lerner Publishing in September 2024.
Answer: True
The Globe Pequot Publishing Group sold Sundance Newbridge to Lerner Publishing in September 2024.
Lexington Books, Applause Books, and Backbeat Books were among the imprints sold to Bloomsbury Publishing in 2024.
Answer: True
Lexington Books, Applause Books, and Backbeat Books were among the imprints included in the 2024 sale to Bloomsbury Publishing.
The previous wordmark used by the company before 2024 was 'The Globe Pequot Publishing Group'.
Answer: False
The previous wordmark was Rowman & Littlefield; the name change to The Globe Pequot Publishing Group occurred in 2024.
What significant business transaction occurred on May 29, 2024, involving Rowman & Littlefield?
Answer: The sale of its academic and professional publishing business to Bloomsbury Publishing.
On May 29, 2024, Rowman & Littlefield completed the sale of its academic and professional publishing business to Bloomsbury Publishing.
Which of the following was NOT excluded from the 2024 sale to Bloomsbury Publishing?
Answer: The trade publishing business under Globe Pequot
The trade publishing business under Globe Pequot was not excluded from the sale to Bloomsbury Publishing; rather, it was largely retained by the company.
Why did the holding company change its name from Rowman & Littlefield to The Globe Pequot Publishing Group in 2024?
Answer: Because the Rowman & Littlefield name and trademark were included in the sale to Bloomsbury.
The name change occurred because the Rowman & Littlefield name and trademark were part of the sale to Bloomsbury Publishing, necessitating a rebranding.
National Book Network is a publishing imprint owned by The Globe Pequot Publishing Group.
Answer: False
National Book Network functions as a book distributor for The Globe Pequot Publishing Group, rather than being a publishing imprint.
National Book Network is scheduled to continue its operations indefinitely as the primary distributor for The Globe Pequot Publishing Group.
Answer: False
National Book Network is slated for closure, with its distribution functions transitioning to Simon & Schuster Distribution Services.
The transition of National Book Network's distribution services to Simon & Schuster is expected to be completed by the end of 2024.
Answer: False
The transition of distribution services from National Book Network to Simon & Schuster is anticipated in the second half of 2025, not by the end of 2024.
The Distribution section lists imprints published by The Globe Pequot Publishing Group.
Answer: False
The Distribution section lists entities whose books are distributed by the company, not the imprints published by the company itself.
Bucknell University Press and Fairleigh Dickinson University Press are distributed by the company.
Answer: True
Bucknell University Press and Fairleigh Dickinson University Press are listed among the university presses whose distribution is handled by the company.
National Book Network, owned by the company, serves as its primary book distributor based in Maryland.
Answer: True
National Book Network functions as the company's book distributor and is based in Maryland.
What is the function of National Book Network within The Globe Pequot Publishing Group?
Answer: It serves as the company's book distributor.
National Book Network functions as the primary book distributor for The Globe Pequot Publishing Group.
What is the planned future for National Book Network?
Answer: It will be closed down, with distribution moving to Simon & Schuster.
National Book Network is slated for closure, with its distribution functions transitioning to Simon & Schuster Distribution Services.
When is the distribution transition for National Book Network titles to Simon & Schuster Distribution Services expected to occur?
Answer: Second half of 2025
The transition of distribution services from National Book Network to Simon & Schuster is anticipated in the second half of 2025.
The headquarters of The Globe Pequot Publishing Group are located in London, England.
Answer: False
The source indicates that the company's headquarters are located in Lanham, Maryland, not London, England.
The Globe Pequot Publishing Group sponsors the National Book Award for Fiction.
Answer: False
The Globe Pequot Publishing Group sponsors the Rowman & Littlefield Award in Innovative Teaching, not the National Book Award for Fiction.
The American Political Science Association presents the Rowman & Littlefield Award in Innovative Teaching annually.
Answer: True
The Rowman & Littlefield Award in Innovative Teaching is presented annually by the American Political Science Association.
The official website for The Globe Pequot Publishing Group is globepequotpublishing.com.
Answer: False
The official website for The Globe Pequot Publishing Group is globepequot.com.
Authority control links in the article help manage and ensure the accuracy of the company's identity across databases.
Answer: True
Authority control links serve to standardize and verify the company's identity across various cataloging and information management systems.
The Library of Congress (LOC) authority is linked for Germany's national library control.
Answer: False
The Library of Congress (LOC) authority is linked for the United States, not for Germany's national library control.
The 'Further reading' section links to a Wikipedia article about the history of the Scarecrow Press imprint.
Answer: True
The 'Further reading' section provides a citation for an article discussing a publishing phenomenon related to Scarecrow Press.
The 'See also' section provides a link to a list of book distributors.
Answer: True
The 'See also' section provides a link to a related topic, which is the List of book distributors, offering further context on the industry.
The vcard entry in the infobox header signifies a standard for representing contact information.
Answer: True
The term vcard in the infobox table header indicates that the infobox is structured using the vCard microformat, a standard for representing contact information.
The 'Portals' section links to general Wikipedia categories related to the article's subject.
Answer: True
The 'Portals' section provides links to broader Wikipedia topic areas related to the article's subject, allowing users to explore related content.
In which U.S. state is The Globe Pequot Publishing Group headquartered?
Answer: Maryland
The company's headquarters are situated in Lanham, Maryland.
Who presents the Rowman & Littlefield Award in Innovative Teaching?
Answer: The American Political Science Association
The Rowman & Littlefield Award in Innovative Teaching is presented annually by the American Political Science Association.
What is the purpose of the Authority control links (e.g., ISNI, VIAF, GND, LOC) provided in the article?
Answer: To help ensure consistency and accuracy of the company's identity across databases.
Authority control links serve to standardize and verify the company's identity across various cataloging and information management systems.