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Through the Withering Storm, a Brief History of a Mental Illness
With a foreword by Dr. Brian Bishop, Psychiatrist, this book breaks new ground in giving people a window into the world of a young man afflicted by one of the most disabling and difficult mental health problems known to man, bipolar disorder, or manic depression. This candid and fearless work will change the way you look at people you once shunned. - August 03, 2012 - Leif Gregersen
Bibliotastic Users Prefer Carrot Over Stick to Combat Ebook Piracy
The majority of bibliotastic users think making it easier and more affordable to purchase digital content legally is the best way to curtail piracy rather than blocking websites or strengthening DRM encryption. - August 03, 2012 - bibliotastic
Brooklyn Native-Young Entrepreneur, Scholar, Mentor and Now Author Releases Book
International Men’s Day Award winner Community Activist and Entrepreneur Keishorne Scott releases his book “L.I.F.E.” L.I.F.E. is an acronym for Love, Insecurities, Friends and Envy. The book also addresses Life, Family, and other relevant issues like bullying and self-esteem. His... - August 03, 2012 - Be Positive Campaign, Inc
Harvard Lawyer Solves Mystery in New Book — The Secret Gospel of Ireland
Harvard lawyer James Behan solves ancient mystery in new book The Secret Gospel of Ireland: The Untold Story of How Science and Democracy Descended from a Remarkable Form of Christianity That Developed in Ancient Ireland. - August 03, 2012 - Skywest Publishing
The Mother Company Announces Newest Book in Series Designed to Help Children Develop Emotional Literacy
"Sally Simon Simmons’ Super Frustrating Day," distributed by Ingram, is the most recent book in the "Ruby’s Studio" series. This book helps children ages 2-5 understand and deal with the big feeling of frustration with patience and practice. - August 02, 2012 - The Mother Company
ForeWord First’s Spring Title Winner Announced
Debut fiction competition to showcase the best Print-On-Demand, self-published, and small press titles announces Spring Title Winner. - August 02, 2012 - ForeWord Reviews
Pulse Presents To be Maria, by Deanna Proach
A compelling Young Adult tale of learning to navigate the difficult road to ultimate self-discovery. - August 02, 2012 - Pulse
Eternal Press Hosts Meet the Authors Chat and Releases 18 Titles
Eternal Press is pleased to announce the release of 18 new novels and will host 2 Meet the Authors chatroom sessions on 1 August 2012. - August 01, 2012 - Caliburn Press LLC
Free eBook Mystery/Satire "Who Is Anthony Stephens?" Targets College/Student Loan Industry
Author Patrick Anderson Jr. Shapes Intricate Plot Around One Man's Attempts to Get Out of Debt by Faking His Own Death - July 31, 2012 - PatrickAndersonJr.com
VIP Ink Publishing Author to Host the 1st Annual 2012 Dorian Yates Classic
VIP Ink Publishing author Brian Dobson, founder and owner of Metroflex Gym, is the promoter of the 1st Annual 2012 Dorian Yates Classic. The event is being held this weekend August 4th at Palmer Events Center 900 Barton Springs Rd. Austin, TX 78704. VIP Ink Publishing signed Brian Dobson... - July 31, 2012 - VIP Ink Publishing
Author Publishes New Kid’s Adventure – The Scarecrow
The Scarecrow provides an exciting book for readers 8 - 13, that can be used with confidence by parents, churches, children's ministries, homeschoolers, Christian schools, and others who wish to reach out to kids with this unique tool.” - July 30, 2012 - Max Books
Savant Books Announces Release of G. Amati's New Novel, "Ammon's Horn," in Multi-eBook Formats
Savant Books and Publications LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii, announces release of G. Amati's irreverently satirical futuristic novel, "Ammon's Horn" in multiple eBook formats. - July 30, 2012 - Savant Books and Publications LLC
New Author Obskure Releases First Book of Poetry "Rhythmic Words"
Obskure’s first book entitled “Rhythmic “Words” will be released under the publishing entity of Daughters of Distinction, LLC (www.dofdllc.com), created and managed by Trena D. Stephenson. According to Obskure “… Rhythmic Words, Vol. 1 is a project 15+ years in... - July 29, 2012 - Daughters of Distinction LLC
Savant Books Announces Release of A. G. Hayes' Novel, "Who's Killing All the Lawyers?" in Multi-eBook Formats
Savant Books and Publications LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii, announces the release of A. G. Hayes' detective murder-mystery novel, "Who's Killing All the Lawyers?" in multiple eBook formats. - July 29, 2012 - Savant Books and Publications LLC
The Ultimate 80's e-Book Available on Amazon Kindle
The Ultimate 80’s takes a fun stroll down memory lane to remember the fads, fashions, music and movies of the decade. The Ultimate 80’s is full of top ten lists of the decade’s best songs, movies and television shows. - July 29, 2012 - JC
New Ebook Release from New Original Unproduced Screenplays
Lair of the Red Wolves: New Full Feature Screenplay in e-Book format: Dark remnants of the old Soviet empire menace an American family sent to manage Russia's new resort hotel in Siberia. The Americans become entrapped by what lies deep within the hotel walls and has waited for decades to claim fresh new inmates. - July 29, 2012 - New Original Unproduced Screenplays
Book About Mormonism and Gay Rights Leads Amazon Sales List
Michelle Beaver, a journalist and faculty associate at Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, released an e-book in July that debuted at No. 1 on Amazon’s list of gay-and-lesbian nonfiction. The book is called, "Romney's Gay America:... - July 29, 2012 - Michelle Beaver
The Pacific Horticulture Society Breaks New Ground Online and in Print
Quarterly journal and society website are both updated to provide years of invaluable gardening resources to new readers across desktop and mobile devices. - July 28, 2012 - Pacific Horticulture Society
Love in a Brutal World: Hope Flies on Broken Wings Published by Outskirts Press
L. F. Falconer shows that a brutal world does not tolerate innocence for long as a young girl struggles to follow her heart without bringing shame on her family in the medieval world of Donnel. - July 28, 2012 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
U.S. Meets Its Match: The Trojan Horse Conspiracy Published by Outskirts Press
Dick Nelson weaves together genuine historical figures and crises with an intrepid counterintelligence agent in a suspenseful tale of espionage, political intrigue and international power struggle. - July 28, 2012 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Savant Books Announces Release of Ilan Herman's Latest Novel, "Chan Kim" in Multi-eBook Formats
Savant Books and Publications LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii, announces the conversion and release of Ilan Herman's new novel of spiritual survivorship, "Chan Kim" into multiple eBook formats. - July 28, 2012 - Savant Books and Publications LLC
Augustus Books Launches Website
Augustus Books, the promotions and publishing house, have finally launched their website. - July 28, 2012 - Augustus Books
Pre-Order “Dare To Do! For the New Generation” by Kiran Bedi at Infibeam
Kiran Bedi’s Dare To Do! For the New Generation is a very revealing autobiography depicting her experiences as a woman police officer and her achievements as a social worker. Share her experiences with her by pre-ordering the book at Infibeam. - July 28, 2012 - Infibeam.com
The Mom’s Choice Awards® Names BABYSITTING SUGARPAW by VS Grenier Among Best in Family-Friendly Products (or Services)
The Mom’s Choice Awards® (MCA) is an international awards program that recognizes authors, inventors, companies, parents and others for their efforts in creating quality family-friendly media, products and services. - July 27, 2012 - World of Ink Network
Indiana Author Heather Nestleroad and Michigan Publisher PublishSavvy Release "God Has Better Things to do Than My Laundry"
If you've ever tackled a mound of laundry taller than you, made reservations instead of dinner, turned to prayer to deal with your teenage daughters, and accidentally wet yourself laughing at your best friend, then you'll like the new Christian humor book by Heather Nestleroad, "God Has Better Things to do Than My Laundry." - July 27, 2012 - PublishSavvy
New Book Spiritual Science Answers Life's Biggest Questions
Eric Dubay, Author of Asbestos Head and The Atlantean Conspiracy, has completed his latest book, a metaphysical treatise that dares to ask and answer life's biggest questions. - July 27, 2012 - Eric's Esoterics
Nwidi Press Announces a Signing for Their Author R.J. Archer at Barnes & Noble, Henderson, NV
Sci-Fi and adventure/thriller readers will be able to meet visiting La Paz, Mexico author R.J. Archer—represented by Nwidi Press—at a book-signing event in Henderson, NV on Saturday. Nwidi Press has published all five of the author's novels. - July 27, 2012 - NWIDI Press
Not Your Average Fairy Tale
Marissa de A’mor's new novella is proving that fairy tales aren’t just for kids anymore. - July 26, 2012 - Wild Orchid Press
New Contemporary Women’s Fiction Novel Just Released
Author, Lisa Loomis is pleased to announce the release of her new contemporary fiction, chick-lit novel, Gem Rats. - July 26, 2012 - Lisa Loomis
New Novel, The Intimacy Maelstrom, is an Electrifying, Shattering Page-Turner for Contemporary Readers
In her latest novel, The Intimacy Maelstrom, it clearly took great courage for author, model, and iconoclast Linda Leven to capture both the divine and the repulsive in postmodern amorous relationships, proclaiming to the world that happiness is truly an inside job. - July 26, 2012 - Linda Leven Books
Outskirts Press Reveals Top 10 Best Selling Books in Self-Publishing for June 2012
Outskirts Press, the fastest-growing full-service self-publishing and book marketing company today announced its top ten titles for June. - July 26, 2012 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Jumping Pages Releases “The House that Went on Strike” Interactive Book App for iPad
Legendary House "mom", former Congresswoman and presidential candidate Pat Schroeder narrates "The House that Went on Strike", an original rhyming, interactive and musical story for the iPad that teaches kids (and their parents) respect for the household. Schroeder leads a modern day movement of a house and its appliances going on strike against its errant family to win respect! - July 25, 2012 - Jumping Pages
Author Barbara Barnett Now Booking for Speaking Engagements and Writing Expertise
Barnett’s services include topics on pop culture, current affairs and technology. - July 25, 2012 - Barbara Barnett
Larry Ivkovich, Author of The Sixth Precept, to be Guest and Panelist at Confluence 2012 in Pittsburgh, PA.
Larry Ivkovich, author of The Sixth Precept, will be a guest and panelist at Confluence 2012, the 24th annual Pittsburgh science fiction conference. He'll also be selling his novel in the Dealers Room all weekend. - July 25, 2012 - Larry Ivkovich
Author Releases New Biblical Horror Tale: "The Ring in the Glass"
Nathan Toulane, the Author of this electrifying and thought-provoking page-turner has cited his influences from William Peter Blatty's "The Exorcist," and David Seltzer's "The Omen." - July 25, 2012 - Nathan Toulane
Zombie Works Publications' Monsterthology Paperback and Digital Download Release Date Announced
The Highly Anticipated Monsterthology Gets a Release Date - July 25, 2012 - Zombie Works Publications
Irion Books, LLC Releases Murder on Mt. McKinley in Audio
The third Summit Murder Mystery book is now available in audio format. - July 25, 2012 - Irion Books LLC
Eastern National Publishes the Civil War Activity Book
More than 70 National Park Service sites help tell the story of the Civil War, from the opening shots at Fort Sumter to the surrender at Appomattox. To help young people understand this turbulent time in our nation’s history, Eastern National has published the Civil War Activity Book,... - July 25, 2012 - Eastern National
Alzheimer’s Disease: New Book Provides Critical, Evidence-Based Answer
Official Release of Anticipated Book by Dr. David Leonardi and Dr. Nathan Daley - July 24, 2012 - Leonardi Institute
Brownstone Poets' Patricia Carragon to Read at Go Cat Go Reading Series with Peter Chelnik on Mon, August 13 at 7 p.m.
Patricia Carragon, curator, editor-in-chief, and publisher of Brooklyn's Brownstone Poets Reading Series is coming to read on Monday, August 13 at 6:45 p.m. at Go Cat Go at Gracie's Corner Diner on the Upper East Side. She will read the curator and host, Peter Chelnik. Feast on poetry and great... - July 22, 2012 - The Brownstone Poets
Amazon.com Author Begins the "I Matter" Speaking Tour to Defeat Bullying and Low Self Esteem Issues
Low self esteem and bullying are tearing our communities apart. Adults are having a difficult time getting their lives in order and the youth don't know who they can talk to or count on to help solve their day to day problems. However, there is a solution. - July 22, 2012 - Caprii Communications
The Brownstone Poets Presents Poets Susan Maurer and David Messineo on Tuesday, August 21 at 7 p.m. at Café Dada
The Brownstone Poets presents poets Susan Maurer and David Messineo on Tuesday, August 21 at 7 p.m. at the Café Dada. Enjoy the Old World ambiance of Murat Ozcan’s (of Couleur Cafe) and Gabor Ferencz’s new café located in Park Slope near several subways. Feast on... - July 22, 2012 - The Brownstone Poets
New Book Shows the Origin of Certain Religions from Demonic Spirits
In "How Gods Are Made," author Daniel J. Clausen demonstrates the spiritual dynamics of false religion through logic, the Bible, and his personal experiences of deceiving spirits as a former cult leader. - July 21, 2012 - Codex Spiritualis Press
Love Your Life Publishing Celebrates Author Loree Bischoff’s Indie Excellence Award in Motivational Category
Love Your Life Publishing celebrates author, Loree Bischoff’s Indie Excellence Award in the Motivational Category for her book “Common Sense Happiness.” - July 20, 2012 - Business Building Books
Antihero Film and Graphic Novel Huge Success at Comic-Con International 2012
Antihero Film and Graphic Novel Hailed as Cutting Edge, Next-Gen iPad, iPhone, Kindle, Android, Smartphone and Tablet EBook - July 20, 2012 - antiHERO Film & Graphic Novel Productions
ForeWord's Best First-Fiction Shortlist Announced
For the past fourteen years, ForeWord has been at the forefront of discovering new authors. ForeWord Firsts is the debut fiction competition highlighting the best and brightest first-fiction titles from self-publishers, indie and small presses. - July 20, 2012 - ForeWord Reviews
Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell, Signs New Book Publishing Deal with Leading National Publisher
Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell, has inked a new publishing deal with leading national publisher, Arcadia Publishing, to author a new book on Nashville’s Honky Tonk History, a subject close to Frizzell’s heart, being of the Lefty Frizzell lineage. Frizzell’s... - July 19, 2012 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
New Book Offers Septuagenarian’s Insight Into Prophesies Found in Biblical Books of Daniel, Revelation
After decades of intense study and the release of nearly 20 books, 77-year-old Joe E. Tarry tackles the enigmatic prophecies found in Daniel and Revelation. Tarry’s new book, The Last Week of Seven Years and the Apostle John’s Surprise, presents a fresh look and a reasonable... - July 18, 2012 - Hannibal Books
James Bishop Announces the Release of His New Non-Fiction Book "Rocket Man"
James Bishop is proud to offer his latest book Rocket Man, available from Lulu.com and Amazon.com. Rocket Man is the second book by James Bishop, and his first biography. - July 17, 2012 - James Bishop Publishing
Kilimanjaro Book a Global Ebook Award Finalist
The memoir “Kilimanjaro: One Man’s Quest to Go Over the Hill” is a finalist for the 2012 Global eBook Award in the category of Inspirational/Visionary - Non-Fiction chosen from among 1,000 entries. - July 16, 2012 - M.G. Edwards