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The Enigmatic "Christopher Columbus" Now Conclusively Identified, Finds Association Cristovao Colon

Recently established facts about his origins and accomplishments prove that truth can indeed be stranger than fiction. - May 16, 2016 - Association Cristovao Colon

Riding & Writing Features Book Published by Shoofly View

Popular blog site for author Gina McKnight features Blue Blue Sea Finds His Cape. - May 16, 2016 - Shoo-fly Publications

Handing Out Life: The Newest Release from Halo Publishing International

Rev. Dr. Todd Biermann Provides Tangible Strategies for Developing Rewarding Relationships. - May 13, 2016 - Halo Publishing International

New Romantic Comedy About the Summer Olympics Hits Shelves

It's time to find out what really happens in the summer games...in the new romantic comedy, "Going for Gold," by Ivy Smoak. - May 13, 2016 - Ivy Smoak Publishing

The 66th Anniversary of Dianetics Celebrated in Clearwater at the Scientology Information Center

The Scientology Information Center celebrates the Anniversary of Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health published on May 9th, 1950 written by L. Ron Hubbard during the month of May at 500 Cleveland Street. - May 13, 2016 - Church of Scientology

New York Times Best Selling Author Christine Comaford to Speak in Omaha May 18

New York Times best-selling author, Christine Comaford is scheduled to speak at the Omaha Chamber of Commerce and HR Reinvention on May 18. A consultant to the White House and various Fortune 1000 companies, Comaford has used potent neuroscience techniques to help leaders navigate growth and change... - May 12, 2016 - Quantum Workplace

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist Releases Her Second Children’s Book and Offers Parents Advice for Teaching Their Toddler to Talk

One of the most anticipated moments for a parent is the sound of their child’s first words. But what if those words don’t come? - May 12, 2016 - Chatterbox Books, Inc.

Beverly Patrick O'Brien Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Beverly Patrick O’Brien of Oakland, Florida has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of library management. About Beverly Patrick O’Brien Mrs. O’Brien... - May 11, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide

"Celebrity Spies," New E-book Series Released by Eye Spy Publishing Ltd

Eye Spy Publishing Ltd, has released the first e-book in a new series featuring true stories about "real-life" spies. "Celebrity Spies" covers forty-three professions and industries whose famous members "spied for the side" and include fascinating trivia and hundreds... - May 11, 2016 - Eye Spy Publishing Ltd

Book on Christian Renewal from Telical Books Seeks to Avoid Divisiveness

Telical Books of Seattle, Washington has released a new book on spiritual renewal called “Meditations on Christian Revival.” The author, Robert Pearson, pen name “R.S. Pearson,” had written three books on the types of psychological problems people can have on the spiritual... - May 11, 2016 - Telical Books

Brownstone Poets Presents Queens Spectacular 2 with Richard Jeffrey Newman, Sherese Francis, Luis H. Francia on Sat, 6/4 at 2:30 p.m. at Park Plaza Restaurant

Brownstone Poets presents: Queens Spectacular 2: Richard Jeffrey Newman, Sherese Francis, and Luis H. Francia on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. at Park Plaza Restaurant in historic Brooklyn Heights. Poetry grows in Brooklyn Heights and there's an open mic as well. Brownstone Poets... - May 11, 2016 - The Brownstone Poets

Light Of The Moon Publishing Releases New Erik Ravenswood Wicca Book "The Dictionary of Wicca, Witchcraft and Magick"

Author Erik Ravenswood's latest release takes on the world of Wicca, Witchcraft and the Metaphysical. With a wide range of information contained within 128 pages, "The Dictionary of Wicca, Witchcraft and Magick,” presents an indispensable guide to entering the world of Magick and Metaphysical and explanations for daily use. - May 11, 2016 - Light Of The Moon Publishing

Light of the Moon Publishing Releases New G.W. Mullins Book "Totem Animals Of The Native American Indians"

Author G.W. Mullins and Artist C.L. Hause have teamed up once again to present a new historical Native American book titled "Totem Animals Of The Native American Indians." - May 11, 2016 - Light Of The Moon Publishing

Light of the Moon Publishing Releases New Matthew Trent Book "Overcoming Self-Doubt"

Psychologist and Author Matthew Trent explores the world of Self-Doubt and its debilitating effects on many people’s lives. The new book offers a strategic process to identify the issue, plan a new way of life to overcome its hold and ways to find happiness and success. - May 11, 2016 - Light Of The Moon Publishing

Budget Book Scanning Launches New User-Friendly Website

Budget Book Scanning announces launch of new user-friendly website with the ability to place orders online. The company offers book scanning services at $5 per book, to convert books from physical to digital for consumers, students, researchers and the like. - May 10, 2016 - Budget Book Scanning

The Lit Exhibit: "It's Like an Art Gallery, But for Words"

Twenty-one year old Lana C. Marilyn, a queer black woman and self-published author celebrating the release of her debut book, combines literature, performance art, and a social atmosphere in The Lit Exhibit, the world's first ever writing gallery, which is set to premiere in Brooklyn on July 29, 2016. - May 09, 2016 - LBXE

Glagoslav Publications Releases a Novel About Moscow, the Capital of Russia

Summary: "Moscow in the 1930s: A Novel from the Archives" reveals Moscow as it was in a bygone age, a city now found only on old maps, but an era that continues to haunt us today. The novel features a wide cast of characters, who are all tied together by the author herself. The reader... - May 08, 2016 - Glagoslav Publications

Debut Novel Published by J.L. Eck

A retelling of the myth of the Hawaiian Naupaka flower. - May 07, 2016 - J.L. Eck the Writer

Miami Dade College Adjunct Instructor Writes Young Adult Novel with Bipolar Protagonist

Local author answers the challenging question “What if a perfectionist was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and struggled with her self-worth until she realized her value?” - May 07, 2016 - Tricia Foster

Journals Released and Published on Amazon Create Space

30 Recipe Journals have been released and published by Author Frederick Fichman with 70 more journals in work. - May 07, 2016 - Frederick Fichman

New Book by Abhinav Kumar Represents Mystical Heart of India

A scientist who has long studied mysticism creates a compelling tale in his new novel, released by Dog Ear Publishing. - May 07, 2016 - Dog Ear Publishing

L. Ron Hubbard Presents "Writers of the Future Volume 32" Releases

L. Ron Hubbard Presents "Writers of the Future Volume 32" has now broadly released and is available online and in bookstores everywhere. Publishers Weekly in their starred review states of "Writers of the Future" that is "always a glimpse of tomorrows stars." - May 05, 2016 - Galaxy Press

Now in Print & eBook: "The Immaculate" by Massachusetts Author Marian McMahon Stanley

Barking Rain Press announced the paperback and eBook release of the riveting murder mystery "The Immaculate" by Massachusetts author Marian McMahon Stanley. - May 05, 2016 - Barking Rain Press

New Author Breaks Onto the Scene with Guidebook to Counteracting the Satanic World Order

"If you think you know what Satan has been doing, think again," writes author Alexander Lawrence. In "Leviathan’s Ruse," Mr. Lawrence illuminates six major components to the great deception that Satan has leveled against us since the Garden of Eden, and explains how these relate to biblical end-time prophecies. - May 04, 2016 - Watchman Alexander Publications

Dare to Rise - Reshaping Humanity by Reshaping Yourself

A brand new book by Maria Teresa De Donato Ph.D and Denis Gorce-Bourge. Dare to Rise is written for the many people who feel a calling for more “awareness in living,” who are looking to grow more consciously and find clear understanding of the mechanics of responsibility in action. - May 03, 2016 - GB Life Coaching Ltd

Author, Emilyann Girdner, to Offer Giveaway & Sign Books at Barnes & Noble in Jacksonville

Grab Autographed Amazon Best-Selling Books and Color with Author Emilyann Girdner in Jacksonville - May 03, 2016 - Luminous Words Press

2016 Winter Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards

Announcing the Winter 2016 Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards - May 02, 2016 - NABE (North American Bookdealers Exchange)

Wavecloud Corporation and Author Russell Anthony Gibbs Release New Spiritual Self-Help Book the Six Principles of Enlightenment and Meaning of Life

Philosopher and author, Russell Anthony Gibbs releases new self-help spirituality book, The Six Principles of Enlightenment and Meaning of Life. Just released by Wavecloud Corporation on March 29, 2016, the book is being hailed, “A Spiritual Seeker's Must Read” and is already receiving rave reviews from reviewers and readers. - April 29, 2016 - Russell Anthony Gibbs

Father and Son Writing Team – Brian and Michael Turner Promote Their Humor Novel – November Keys

Authors Brian and Michael Turner are pleased to announce the promotion of their comedy novel, November Keys. They are a father and son writing team who would like to think their relationship has improved and not impeded their debut novel. Whilst Brian is a published author, it is Michael who has invented most of the amusing characters in November Keys. - April 29, 2016 - Brian Turner

Veteran Fire Captain and Author Time Allen Releases New Science Fiction Novel Apocalypse Orphan

Veteran Fire Captain and author, Tim Allen releases first book in his The Fracture Earth Saga science fiction series entitled, Apocalypse Orphan. - April 29, 2016 - Tim Allen

Author L.A. Hollis Releases New Medical Thriller Entitled Blood Virus: A Pandemic by Design

Author L.A. Hollis is pleased to announce the release of her new medical thriller, "Blood Virus: A Pandemic by Design." - April 29, 2016 - L.A. Hollis

Galaxy Press Asks Will It Really be a Battlefield Earth?

If there are extraterrestrials, when will we have that first encounter? And what will they be like? Will it be the friendly alien, as in ET, or will it be like the totally oppressive Psychlos from L. Ron Hubbard's "Battlefield Earth." Read what bestselling science fiction author who recently penned the Ancient Aliens videogame for The History Channel Steven-Elliot Altman has to say about UFOs. - April 28, 2016 - Galaxy Press

Francis Zita’s New Novel Stars Man Who Had Nothing, Had Everything, and Lost It All

Dog Ear Publishing reviews a compelling new novel starring a man who is struggling financially – until he wins it all. But winning isn’t everything, as he’s about to find out. - April 28, 2016 - Dog Ear Publishing

Poet Debuts Her Novel "Never One"

"Never One" is a sci-fi, fantasy-drama novel. It is a compelling narrative about a teenage girl, Burgundy Hues, who is dying from a virus infection called, "Felern." She has the option to live her last moments in an artificial, alternate life. The poet, Pupola, of two poetry... - April 28, 2016 - Pupola

Catholic Social Teaching Expert Issues Challenge to American Catholics in New Book

Author Daniel Schwindt has released a new book titled “The Papist’s Guide to America.” Schwindt’s central thesis is that Catholics are necessarily alienated from the American political context. He also believes that this alienation not new or even surprising. Using the... - April 27, 2016 - The Mad Papist

Writing Program Celebrates 10 Years Honoring the Gifts of Emerging Writers

Creating A Writing Life programs have been part of Connecticut’s shoreline community since 2007 when writer Patricia Ann Chaffee first offered a series through Stonington Adult Education. Since then Creating A Writing life programs have been offered in a variety of settings. This year she celebrates 10 years of inspiring and empowering writers to tap into their own unique literary gifts. - April 27, 2016 - Patricia Chaffee

April is Literacy Awareness Month-Spine Surgeon, Dr. Roderick Claybrooks, M.D., Completes Book Series; Gives Financial Freedom Tips to African American Parents & Students

"The Black Student’s Guide To Financial Success," "The Black Parent’s Guide To Financial Success," and "The Black Student’s Guide To Success," are three motivational titles, covering an array of topics for success, birthed after Dr. Claybrooks encountered several patients in the emergency rooms of Detroit that were living beneath their potential, and not maximizing their gifts. - April 26, 2016 - Dr. Roderick Claybrooks, M.D.

Best-Selling Author of "Maude," Donna Foley Mabry, Announces the Release of "D'Arcy Curran," Volume Five in Her Popular Series "The Manhattan Stories"

Donna Foley Mabry, a #1 Amazon bestseller, whose work has appeared on the Wall Street Journal’s Top-10 lists, has published a new volume in her popular "The Manhattan Stories" series of books, titled "D'Arcy Curran." - April 26, 2016 - Donna Foley Mabry

Old But Not Obsolete: Heroes of New Novel Prove Age is Irrelevant

Aspiring independent author Dave Eastman has released his second novel, Silver Soldiers, a science fiction thriller set in a dystopian near future Great Britain. - April 26, 2016 - Dave Eastman

You Are My Sister Inc. Presents a New Children's Book on a New Level That Will Stimulate the Imaginations of Children Everywehere

"Caden and Awesome World" is a thrilling adventure story of a curious little boy who finds himself in a magical land with creatures beyond his wildest imagination. This particular book is designed to help stimulate the minds and imaginations of children. The cover is bright and vivid and will spark the interest of any child. There are no illustrations, however, on the interior because the story is so compelling that any child would be able to imagine "Awesome World" in his/her own way. - April 24, 2016 - You Are My Sister Inc.

L. Ron Hubbard Stories from the Golden Age Sets World Record

Galaxy Press sets world record by completing the republication of 153 short stories, novelettes and novellas as the Stories from the Golden Age over an 80 month period with over 2.3 million copies sold. - April 22, 2016 - Galaxy Press

GCSRi Publishing Releases a New Social Security Book about the New Rules and How to Maximize Benefits

Social Security: Maximize Your Benefits (2nd Edition) is here. The second edition has been thoroughly revised and includes over 100 more pages. Some of the Social Security deadlines are quickly approaching. You may be eligible to receive more than you think. Additionally, there are many benefit maximum strategies that are still available. - April 22, 2016 - GCSRi Publishing

Alan Roger Currie to Speak on College Campuses About Date-Rape and Sexual Assault Prevention

Author and Dating Coach Alan Roger Currie is going to collaborate with the Take Back The Night Foundation and speak to college students across the country to address how to diminish and ultimately eliminate incidents of date-rape and sexual assault on college campuses. The Take Back The Night Foundation was founded by Sexual Violence Prevention Expert and Activist Katie Koestner, who was featured on the cover of TIME Magazine in June 1991 as the first victim of date-rape to report it publicly. - April 21, 2016 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.