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The provided text offers an extensive introduction and overview of a new handbook focusing on materials development in applied linguistics, particularly for language teaching. The editors, Julie Norton and Heather Buchanan, emphasize that while materials development is a popular and growing field, it remains relatively under-researched and is often mistakenly viewed as purely practical rather than theoretical. The handbook aims to address this by demonstrating the strong link between theory and practice across its nine parts, covering topics from historical context and the impact of the digital era to debates on authenticity, global coursebooks, and cultural representation. Furthermore, the resource intends to foster greater collaboration among stakeholders, including academics, coursebook authors, and editors, and highlights several areas requiring future research, such as materials versioning and promoting inclusivity.