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INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARD 2025

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Business Impact Award 2025: Here Is the Longlist!
Business Impact Award 2025: Here Is the Longlist!

Discover the Nominees for getAbstract’s International Book Award 2025 in the “Business Impact” Category.

Learning Impact Award 2025: Here Are the Nominees!
Learning Impact Award 2025: Here Are the Nominees!

Here are the nominees for getAbstract’s International Book Award 2025 in the “Learning Impact” Category.

International Book Award 2025: What Is Awarded, and Why?
International Book Award 2025: What Is Awarded, and Why?

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