This data package includes social data on the diversity and composition of people depicted in the text, photographs, and illustrations of the ecology textbook Ecology: The Economy of Nature (10th ed.) by Relyea (2025). The data were utilized in an article published in Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, which explores the use of undergraduate textbooks as tools for building a diverse community of ecologists (Richards et al., 2025).

   Relyea, R. (2025). Ecology: The Economy of Nature (10th ed.). W.H. Freeman. ISBN 9781319524838


   Richards JH, Charton KT, McFarlane SL, Widell AF, Haddad NM, Wyer MB, Damschen EI (2025) Rethinking the undergraduate textbook as a tool to build a diverse community of ecologists. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment 23(3), e2819, https://doi.org/10.1002/fee.2819.

This statistic presents the market share of digital books published in Spain in 2013, by subsector. In the social sciences and humanities field, ** percent of all book titles released in 2013 were e-books.

The Ministry of Educations' - Basic Education Statistical Booklet captures national statistics for the Education Sector in totality.

This dataset explores the no of textbook found at public and private primary schools by the core subjects of learning (Maths, English, Kiswahili, Social Studies and Science).

Source data Table 53 ; Public Primary Lower Class Text Books (Class 1-3) Table 54 : Public Primary Lower Class Text Book Ratios (Class 1-3) Table 55: Private Primary Lower Class Text Books (Class 1-3) Table 56: Private Primary Lower Class Text Book Ratios (Class 1-3) Table 57: Public Primary Upper Class Text Books (Class 4-8) Table 58: Public Primary Upper Class Text Book Ratios (Class 4-8) Table 59: Private Primary Upper Class Text Books (Class 4-8) Table 60: Private Primary Upper Class Text Book Ratios (Class 4-8)

According to a survey held in the United States in 2017, ** percent of respondents admitted to using 4shared.com to access e-books illegally. Book sharing platforms like 4shared.com may appear innocent at first glance, but this particular site is the most popular among consumers looking to illegally download e-books, with Uploaded.net and Bookos.org ranking second and third as the most used websites for this purpose. Does downloading e-books illegally really matter?Illegal e-book downloads are a serious problem for authors, and present real risks to a writer’s career. This kind of piracy can directly affect an author’s income as genuine sales give way to free, illegal downloads which are shared across the web and passed from reader to reader. Unfortunately, social media platforms only fuel this behavior. Reddit has multiple forums about e-book piracy. These forums allow users to discuss different piracy methods and give each other tips on the best illegitimate e-book download apps, websites and torrent files. Can e-book piracy be stopped?There are ongoing efforts to prevent e-book piracy from continuing or getting worse. Sadly this is not an easy task, given the sheer amount of options available to readers seeking ways to access paid content for free. Online guides for authors about illegal book downloads can help in tackling the problem when it arises or assist book writers in weighing up whether or not to try to address the issue. Methods such as digital rights management (DRM) could theoretically help to decrease illegal e-book distribution, but this is not a popular option as it heavily restricts how readers can access books online. Sadly though, e-book piracy is almost impossible to stop.

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Publishing Market Size 2025-2029

The publishing market size is forecast to increase by USD 18.9 million, at a CAGR of 1.2% between 2024 and 2029.

The market is experiencing significant shifts, driven by the increasing demand for diverse content and the surge in self-publishing. Traditional publishing houses face a decreasing market share as more authors opt for self-publishing, empowered by digital content platforms and technological advancements like AR and VR. Tools such as content management systems, e-book distribution channels, and flexible subscription models have made it easier for independent authors and publishers to reach readers globally.
This trend challenges established publishing businesses to adapt and innovate, focusing on niche markets and value-added services such as author platform services and editorial workflow management. Simultaneously, the demand for diverse content continues to grow, fueled by evolving reader preferences and societal trends. Publishers must respond by expanding their content offerings and fostering inclusivity, supported by content syndication networks and optimized metadata strategies that enhance discoverability.
As the digital landscape grows, investments in SEO for publishers, open access publishing, and streamlined peer review processes are becoming crucial. Additionally, production workflows benefit from modern book formatting services and professional typesetting software, which ensure high-quality output across formats.

What will be the Size of the Publishing Market during the forecast period?

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The digital publishing services market is evolving rapidly with the integration of advanced content creation tools and publishing software that empower creators to seamlessly produce and distribute written and multimedia content. Platforms offering self publishing services and ebook conversion services enable authors to access global distribution networks while retaining control over their work.

Key services such as book marketing services, audiobook production, and interactive ebooks have expanded creative and commercial possibilities. Publishers are exploring enhanced ebooks with immersive media features, aligning with the rise in multimedia publishing trends. Efficient online publishing platforms offer authors direct access to readership while streamlining royalty accounting, rights management, and digital rights management functions.

Operational excellence is supported by editorial calendar management, print quality control, and supply chain efficiency, which ensure timely releases and consistent quality. Strategic functions like marketing campaign management, subscription management, and advertising management are increasingly data-driven, informed by tools like reader analytics, revenue tracking, and cost optimization dashboards. Additionally, publishers now rely on content discovery mechanisms, customer journey mapping, and social listening insights to refine their targeting strategies. The future of publishing is shaped by dynamic feedback loops, real-time data visualization, and smart automation that keep creators connected with audiences across every touchpoint in the content lifecycle.

How is this Publishing Industry segmented?

The publishing industry research report provides comprehensive data (region-wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in 'USD million' for the period 2025-2029, as well as historical data from 2019-2023 for the following segments.

Platform

  Traditional
  Digital


Type

  Book publishing
  Magazine publishing
  Newspaper publishing


Distribution Channel

  Retail
  Online
  Subscription
  Libraries/Institutional


Geography

  North America

    US
    Canada


  Europe

    France
    Germany
    UK


  Middle East and Africa

    UAE


  APAC

    China
    India
    Japan


  South America

    Brazil


  Rest of World (ROW)

By Platform Insights

The traditional segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period.

In the publishing industry, traditional methods continue to thrive in specific niches where consumers value the tactile experience of printed books. These sectors include cookbooks, art books, and children's literature. Traditional publishing encompasses various formats, with print newspapers being a significant revenue generator for news publishers. In 2024, print newspapers accounted for a substantial portion of the traditional segment's earnings. However, the digital platform's rise has led to a significant decrease in print newspaper revenue, a trend expected to persist. Publishing agreements are crucial in the industry, ensuring fair compensation for authors while maintaining control over content.

Author services provide essential assistance to writers, from editing to marketing. Subscription publishing offers readers continuous access to content

This dataset contains the background data for a multi-method study on the presentation of the topic of isostasy in predominantly introductory geosciences textbooks. It includes information on the textbooks considered and the short quotes that indicated areas of particular relevance to the questions of interest. The introductory textbooks were those available in the textbook collection of the Department of Geosciences at the University of Oslo. There is also individual textbook information on the structure of presentations of isostasy in intermediate textbooks, leading to the composite structure in publication. These textbooks were found in the University of Oslo's Science Library.