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Moving to New York has never been easier! First Books is delighted to announce the completely revised and updated 20th edition of the all-time bestselling guide for moving to the Big The Newcomer's...

Newcomer'S Handbook For Moving To And Living In San Francisco Bay Area: Including San Jose, Oakland, Berkeley, And Palo Alto

By Linda Franklin, Andrew Durkin, Daniel King, First Books, Linda Chaplik

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The Newcomers Handbook for Moving to and Living in the San Francisco Bay Including San Jose, Oakland, Berkeley, and Palo Alto, fifth edition, was extensively updated and revised. This 467-page new...

How to Convert ISBN-10 to ISBN-13 (and Vice Versa): A Complete Guide

If you’re in the world of books—whether as a publisher, librarian, bookseller, or avid collector—you’ve likely come across the terms ISBN-10 and ISBN-13. Understanding these formats and knowing how to convert between them is essential for maintaining consistency and compatibility in book records. In this post, we’ll cover everything you need to know about ISBN conversions, step by step.

What is an EAN and How Does it Relate to an ISBN?

If you’ve ever purchased a product online or in a store, you’ve likely come across a barcode. Behind these barcodes lies a standardized system that makes modern commerce possible. Two key codes often encountered are the EAN (European Article Number) and ISBN (International Standard Book Number). But what are they, how are they connected, and why are they so crucial? Let’s explore.