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Omnicom Press Author Finds Arafat, Litvinenko Polonium Stories Fabricated
Announcing the publication of a new report: As news spread that Yasser Arafat, like Alexander Litvinenko, may have died of polonium poisoning, author William Dunkerley has shown that the facts presented don't add up. - August 22, 2012 - Omnicom Press
The Neophyte Writer Presents an Award Winning Author Who Has Created a Dragons Tale of Friendship
Pegasus: A Dragon's Tale by Gina LoBiondo is a heartwarming tale of friendship and bravery. - August 21, 2012 - The Neophyte Writer
Adele Marie Crouch is on a Mission to Preserve Endangered Languages
Half of over 6,000 plus languages spoken today will disappear by the end of this century. Her mission is to translate her bilingual children's books into as many endangered languages as she can find translators for. - August 20, 2012 - Creations By Crouch L.L.C.
Release of Stories of Guatemalan Art
When children migrate to the United States, they sometimes feel ashamed of who they are and where they came from. Six English titles and six Spanish editions of Stories of Guatemalan Art to be released September 1, instill pride in Guatemalan immigrants and teach others to appreciate their culture... - August 20, 2012 - Rebecca Hinson Publishing
Savant Books Announces the Release of Tendai Mwanka's Novel, "Keys in the River"
Savant Books and Publications LLC announces the release of Tendai Mwanaka's dramatic novel about life in modern Zimbabwean Africa, "Keys in the River." - August 20, 2012 - Savant Books and Publications LLC
Mystery Author Robert Thornhill Releases Lady Justice and the Book Club Murders
Award winning author, Robert Thornhill, announces the release of Lady Justice and the Book Club Murders, Volume #10 in his Lady Justice mystery/comedy series. - August 20, 2012 - BooksByBob
Glagoslav Publications Releases Christened with Crosses - Award Winning Memoir by Eduard Kochergin
Christened with Crosses, the prizewinning memoir of one of the most prominent contemporary Russian artist, Eduard Kochergin, is now for the first time available in English. - August 19, 2012 - Glagoslav Publications
Science Fiction Series Set in Ancient Mayan Culture Releases Book Two
Author, Todd Allen Pitts is pleased to announce the release of his new book, The Bloodstone: The Serpent Passage Series Book 2. Continue the journey with a sci-fi adventure novel set in the times of the ancient Maya. - August 19, 2012 - Todd Allen Pitts
New Novel Shows the Strength of a Woman Against Auto Fraud Perpetuated by a Psychopathic Criminal
Artist and Author, Susan Moss is pleased to announce the release of her new novel, The Accident Stager. Follow the story as a older female artist prevails over the powerful criminal who crashes into her. - August 19, 2012 - Susan Moss
Outskirts Press Announces the Release of The Resonance Guide Book
A Start-up Guide for Conscious, Evolutionary Communities Co-written by The Virtual Co-Creative Community. - August 18, 2012 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
220 Communications Press Announcement: Facebook Posts Help Create Author’s "Journey of Inspiration"
Juana Wooldridge's Facebook posts helped so many that they encouraged her to put them in a book. When she did, the results were amazing. - August 18, 2012 - 220 Communications
Controversial Novel Released by Baltimore Police Sergeant
Reviewers Weigh In: Murder, Corruption, Drug Dealing, Cover-ups, Should Public Servant Reveal the Underbelly of the Police Department with Such Striking Boldness and Realism, Fiction or Not? - August 17, 2012 - Michael A. Wood Jr.
Janis I Monroe Releases The History of Sackets Harbor, NY
The history of Sackets Harbor began in 1801 when a New York City lawyer, Augustus Sackett visited the open land off Lake Ontario's eastern shore. Never did he imagine his village would be involved in the War of 1812 and that his own house would be used a hospital during that war. But this was just the beginning of all that was to take place in the village's history. - August 17, 2012 - Janis I Monroe
Award-Winning Newsweek Writer and Senior Editor Releases New Murder Mystery Detective Novel
Peter Goldman, author and award-winning Newsweek writer and senior editor, is pleased to announce his new murder mystery, The Last Minstrel Show: A Detective Story. - August 17, 2012 - Peter Goldman
Love is Murder Featured Author Bob Mayer
Bob Mayer one of four featured authors at Love is Murder Mystery Conference Feb. 1-3, 2013 in Chicago. - August 17, 2012 - Love is Murder
Clotho's Loom Seeks the Literary Landscape of a Bygone Era
College Professor Shawn StJean vowed to write an old-fashioned work of literary fiction, using symbolism, allegory, foreshadowing, an adventurous plot, plus both a male and a strong woman protagonist in Clotho's Loom. - August 17, 2012 - Glas Daggre Publishing
Easy Come Easy Go – A Fictional Odyssey of America’s First Black President
Easy Come Easy Go. Web site: http://www.bookeasycomeeasygo.com. Ernie Hernandez presents a fascinating fictional story of characters which track very realistically as a parody of real life characters. A disturbing yet realistic “what-if” metaphorical scenario of Obama’s rise to power is depicted via these fictional characters. The book: ISBN: 978-1-61863-329-3 at $9.95 US is available for order at Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, and for order at all commercial Bookstores. - August 15, 2012 - Ernie Hernandez
"Happily Ever After" is Overrated: Get the New Book by Jessica Lave
Realistically Yours: a Romance Novel for the Twenty-First Century. - August 15, 2012 - Jessica Lave
New Book Address Political Issues in America Along with Practical Solutions
Author, Stephen Arthur Murphy is pleased to announce his new book, Self-evident solutions for America. In this new work, the author seeks to address the political impasse that has led to a stalemate in American politics for several years now. - August 15, 2012 - Stephen Arthur Murphy
Why do Investment Books Have to be so Boring? With His New E-Book "Investilosophy," Ofir Hirsh Wants to Break That Stigma.
“Investilosophy: Investment Lessons Wrapped in a Story,” by Ofir Hirsh. Finally, an Entertaining And Unconventional Investment Book. A Blend of Fiction, the Real Investment World, and the Wild Beauty of Kauai. - August 14, 2012 - Ofir Hirsh
Author Hunter J. Keane Releases The Rebels- Book Two in the Supernatural YA Shadows Trilogy
Indie Author Hunter J. Keane has released the second book in the Shadows Trilogy. The Rebels is the sequel to the highly acclaimed The Shadows, which debuted in May of 2012. In the second book in the series, Alex Garretty is adjusting to her new life as a demon hunter, while also balancing her... - August 14, 2012 - Hunter J. Keane
New Book on Henry VIII Targets Novices of Tudor History
Kristin A. Sinclair publishes new history book geared towards novices of Tudor history. - August 13, 2012 - Kristin A. Sinclair
Victorious By Design, LLC New Book Release: Unforgettable, My Love Has Come Along
"A heartwarming love story that tugs at your every emotion, inspiring faith and a forever kind of love with lots of laugh-out-loud moments." - Victorious By Design's Editorial Team - August 13, 2012 - Victorious By Design, LLC
New Best-Selling Science Fiction Series Explores the "Singularity;" First Novel Free This Weekend
The coming “information singularity” popularized by Ray Kurzweil is explored in a new best-selling science fiction novel. - August 13, 2012 - PhutureNews Publishing
New Short Story Collection for Young Adult Uses Macinaws to Show Family Values
Author, CR Gable is pleased to announce the promotion of her book, Macinaw’s Memoirs. This collection of short stories is aimed at young readers and the ten enchanting family value short stories sublimely provide insight into feline basics and character complexities. - August 11, 2012 - CR Gable
New Sixties-Era Novel Succession is Receiving Rave Reviews from Readers, Bloggers and Magazines
LFOD Books announces that Succession, the new novel by Harper Prize-winner Herbert Lobsenz is receiving rave reviews from print sources such Kirkus and Foreword Clarion, bloggers such as the 60s Official Site, and from readers at Amazon.com and Goodreads.com. - August 11, 2012 - Herbert Lobsenz
Dream of Things Releases Paperback Edition of "Leaving the Hall Light On: A Mother's Memoir of Living With Her Son's Bipolar Disorder and Surviving His Suicide"
"Leaving the Hall Light On" by Madeline Sharples is now available in a trade paperback edition from Dream of Things. Previously available only in hard cover, this moving memoir focuses on tragedy, trying to prevent it, and coping with life after every family's worst nightmare. - August 10, 2012 - Dream of Things
Poetry Launches Off at Harmony Presents
Renowned authors read their recent works at book launch. - August 10, 2012 - Harmony Presents
Author Releases New Techno-Political Thriller, Conquest of a Conspiracy
Author, Ron Swonger is pleased to announce his new techno-political thriller novel, Conquest of a Conspiracy. - August 10, 2012 - Ron Swonger
Florida Author and Astrologer Releases New Book Timing is Everything - Astrology is the Key
Author, Weslynn Mccallister is pleased to announce the release of her new book, Timing is Everything - Astrology is the Key, Book II. - August 10, 2012 - Weslynn Mccallister
New Beginnings Guidance Launches Soul Path Ascension Cards and Accompanying Soul Path Messages Book
For all those who wanted to know the secrets of a practicing psychic while learning to understand and grow within the Ascension process, this is the book and deck of cards for which seekers have been searching. The book is easy to read and use, and includes the card layout used by the author/psychic for more than 30 years with great success. - August 09, 2012 - New Beginnings Guidance
Independent Book Publisher, TSPG, Releases New Hip Hop Fantasy-Fiction Literary Series to Address Teen Illiteracy
Literary series has already amassed a following of several thousand Facebook fans… - August 09, 2012 - Turner Scribe Publishing Group
Dark Nights Available for Kindle Users
A short story compilation written to thrill and chill, Dark Nights leads the reader out to the edge in a series of "Twilight Zone" type of stories. From the supernatural and macabre to the real life crimes of passion, “Dark Nights” presents a set of twisted tales you won't forget. - August 09, 2012 - JC
Stars Shine After Dark by Paula Hrbacek is a Different Kind of Love Story Novel
Romance novels usually end when the couple falls in love, but that is where the story just begins to get interesting. In real life, the challenges continue past the “I do’s.” Stars Shine After Dark is a more realistic kind of love story than a typical romance novel. It continues... - August 09, 2012 - Paula Hrbacek
Author Partners with the Sunshine Kids Foundation Helping to Promote Understanding and Compassion for Children with Cancer
Windy City Publishers is proud to announce the publication of their new children’s book called When Billy Went Bald. For children ages four to eight, this book was written by Julie C. Morse with her son Greg Mikrut, and draws from Greg’s own childhood cancer experiences to help children... - August 09, 2012 - Windy City Publishing
Pinterest for Business: How to Pin Your Company to the Top of the Hottest Social Media Network
Pinterest for Business: How to Pin Your Company to the Top of the Hottest Social Media Network, new from Que Publishing, teaches business professionals to leverage this popular new social network for growing sales, profits and revenues. - August 09, 2012 - Kambio Group
Motionpoems Inc. Sweeps Berlin Festival with 12 Films, 3 in Competition
Motionpoems, Inc., a 4-year-old poetry film company based in Minneapolis, has had twelve of its short films accepted to compete and screen in the 6th Zebra Poetry Film Festival in Berlin, Germany, in October. Nearly 900 entries from 63 countries vied for 30 slots in the competition and 140 slots in... - August 09, 2012 - Motionpoems
New YA Fantasy Novel "The Celibate Succubus" by Barton Paul Levenson to be Published in 2013
Barking Rain Press has acquired the worldwide print and electronic publishing rights for the YA Fantasy novel "The Celibate Succubus" from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, author Barton Paul Levenson. - August 09, 2012 - Barking Rain Press
Coming Soon – "The Adventures of Big Pink," by William Moyer
William T. Moyer is known for his eclectic mix of eBooks, drawing on Moyer’s own experiences as a police officer. William Moyer is now on the cusp of putting the finishing touches on his latest page turner, "Big Pink." - August 09, 2012 - William Moyer, Published Author
Paula Hrbacek's New Book, Day Camp in Hawaii, Show How to Save Time and Money on a Summer Camp Program
Camp directors for summer camp, city recreational programs or summer school can find enough games, activities, crafts, etc. for a week of camp. Activities are grouped into lower level, grades k-3, and upper level, grades 4-6. It also includes cost cutting advice and management tips. - August 08, 2012 - Paula Hrbacek
New Ebooks Search Engine Launched
RteamKz, a company specializing in search engines offers the development and improvement of the PDF Search Books website to assist customers with access to the inventory of more than 35 million digital products. Fast and efficient searches are available 24/7. - August 08, 2012 - RteamKz
Rebirth - the Novel. Volume One in the Novels of The Second Coming Series, a New Chapter in Vampire Lore
It seems that every year there is a number of new Vampire fiction releases, most of them following the similar pattern of male vampire meets female human, male vampire falls in love with female human, and then male vampire wants to become a human. Readers have been led to believe that Vampires are... - August 08, 2012 - Shaun Eyles.com
Emmy Award Winning Game Show Host Todd Newton Releases Memoir/Personal Development Book, "Life In The Bonus Round"
Popular game show host Todd Newton is proud to announce the release of his first book, "Life In The Bonus Round: A Game Show Host's Road To Success & Fulfillment." To schedule an interview with the author please email tninfo@toddnewtononline.com - August 07, 2012 - Todd Newton
End Times Will Start in 2013, Based on Numerical Analysis of Quran
New Book: First Phase of the End Times 2013 – 2022 : As revealed through Numerical Analysis of the Quran, Hadith, and Arabic Words. It predicts that, if God is willing, the first phase of the End Times will start in late 2013 with the emergence of an evil leader, triggering the emergence of the Mahdi (Leader of Muslims). This phase will end in 2022 after the emergence of the last evil leader which triggers the descent of Prophet Jesus Christ from Heaven. - August 07, 2012 - End Times Research Center
New eBook by Larry Ivkovich Published by IFWG Publishing
"A Concerned Citizen," by Larry Ivkovich (author of The Sixth Precept) is the sixth in IFWG Publishing's e-chapbook series and is now available on amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com and IFWGpublishing.com. "A Concerned Citizen" is the first of The Sixth Precept's protagonist Kim... - August 06, 2012 - Larry Ivkovich
Vampires Takeover Wisconsin with Rising Author J.D. Brown
Jennifer D. Brown, known as J.D. Brown in the literary world, released her debut urban fantasy novel titled “Dark Heirloom,” to the world just a few short months ago. Now fans of hit vampire series have a whole new reason to celebrate the famous fanged characters. Brown’s... - August 06, 2012 - J.D. Brown, author
NEH Awards UH Biggest Texas Grant This Funding Cycle
Casey Dué Hackney to Receive $426,000 in Grant Funds for Iliad Research - August 05, 2012 - University of Houston
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Outdoor Book Festival Returns to Bridgewater
Bridgewater BookFest, Beaver County’s only outdoor literary festival, is set to return this September 14-15 on historic Bridge Street in Bridgewater. Sponsored by the Community College of Beaver County, BookFest is a free, two-day festival featuring a number of literary-themed events and activities for all ages. This year BookFest will also include a celebration of The Arts, which will kick off on Sept. 14, from 7-10 p.m. (bridgewaterbookfest.com) - August 04, 2012 - Bridgewater Community Development Corp.
Relationship Expert Pens Self Help Book Detailing Driving Directions to Get You from Lonely to Love
Self Help Book, Driver or Driven: Who's Driving Our Women by Dr. Ross McMillan of Chosen Outreach Ministries - August 04, 2012 - Chosen Outreach Ministries