Stephen Coates Books

Computer Telephony Integration

By Stephen Coates

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Evil and the Mask

By Fuminori Nakamura

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The second book by prize-winning Japanese novelist Fuminori Nakamura to be available in English translation, a follow-up to 2012's critically acclaimed The Thief─another fantastically cr...

The Thief (Deluxe Edition)

By Stephen Coates, Fuminori Nakamura Translated By Satoko Izumo

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A literary crime masterpiece that follows a Japanese pickpocket lost to the machinations of fate. Bleak and oozing existential dread, The Thief is simply unforgettable, and is now reissued in a bra...

Take Three Colours: Watercolour Lakes & Rivers

By Stephen Coates

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With 3 colors, 3 brushes and this practical advice, you can start painting water scenes in watercolor with just 9 projects.Even if you have never picked up a paintbrush before, professional waterco...

Easy Guide to Painting Skies in Watercolour, The

By Stephen Coates

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The ultimate, accessible, no-nonsense guide to painting watercolor skiesThere are some areas of watercolor painting that beginners often have trouble with, and one of these is skies. In Stephen&rsq...

Take Three Colours

By Various

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Learn to paint 25 stunning watercolours using only three colours and only three brushes each time.Learn to paint colourful watercolours using only three colours in this collection of projects, tips...

Easy Guide to Painting Water in Watercolour, The

By Stephen Coates

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Unlock the Secrets to Captivating Water Landscapes, from still lakes and crashing waves to water droplets. Enhance Your Skills, and Ignite Your Creativity!Whether calm and reflective or sparkling w...

Bone Music

By Edited By Stephen Coates

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Stories of the secret underground Cold War–era Soviet music subculture that distributed forbidden music on used hospital x-rays.During the Cold War era, the songs that Soviet citizens could l...

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.