AGP Executive Report
Last update: 31 minutes agoPublishing & Rights: TSHA Press released Texas Songbird: The Life and Songs of Cindy Walker, a new biography by Barbara Finlay that aims to restore the Texas songwriter’s mainstream legacy beyond country circles. AI & Work: OpenAI’s Codex is getting enterprise plugins and deeper ChatGPT integration, signaling more end-to-end marketing and creative workflows. Trade Policy Books: A new guide, How to Win a Trade War, reflects the shift toward economic nationalism and “security-first” trade thinking. Climate/Water History: A new long-form book argues water has been “captured” for millennia—and that today’s warming is breaking the old control model. Local Book Culture: Reform-led Essex County Council tells libraries to pause promotion of events including Pride and Black History Month, raising fresh questions about access. Reading & Learning: A UK debate flares over the SAT’s return and whether it’s the right tool for STEM admissions. Market Watch: STT Global Data Centres bought land in Navi Mumbai for a ₹282 crore data centre push, underscoring how publishing-adjacent infrastructure keeps expanding.
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