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Access Physical Therapy Presents, The Being You, Changing The World Taster, with Author, Dr. Dain Heer. Sept. 15th, 7pm. San Francisco, Holiday Inn Fisherman's Wharf.
"Has anyone ever asked you to show up as you? As what you can truly be?" This is what Dr. Dain Heer invites participants to do in this class based on his newest book Being You, Changing the World. In the class, Dr. Heer, will be using the tools of Access Consciousness as well as his own unique way of working with bodies and energies called the Energetic Synthesis of Being. - August 31, 2011 - Access Physical Therapy
The Bedtime Book for Dogs Offers a Fun and Unique Way to Learn to Read
The Bedtime Book for Dogs is the first children’s book of its kind: Adopting a recent University of California School of Veterinary Medicine study that shows children who read to their pets improve their reading skills up to 30% faster than those who don’t, author Bruce Littlefield has... - August 31, 2011 - Bruce Littlefield
A Thumbs-up Review for Apocalypse Of The Barbarians: Inquisitions On Empire, by Sandy Krolick, Ph.D.
The fiercely independent Islands Press is pleased to announce and share a thumbs-up review for the latest work from their author, Sandy Krolick, Apocalypse Of The Barbarians: Inquisitions On Empire. The actual review can be found on Amazon, under the title of the work. "Amid a cacophony of... - August 31, 2011 - Islands Press
HomeFire Media Releases 13-Year-Old Author's Book Written to Save His Family
HomeFire Media announces the release of 13-year-old author Charles Winterson's novel, "Ship of a Thousand Thunders," which he wrote to save his family from impending homelessness. - August 30, 2011 - HomeFire Media
Self Publish Your Book in Less Than a Month with Bibliofili.com
A print on demand company founded to help authors all over the world to achieve their dream of professional publication. - August 30, 2011 - Bibliofili Publishers
The Brownstone Poets Celebrates Its 2011 Anthology Event at BookCourt
The Brownstone Poets is proud to have its annual anthology event at BookCourt on Monday, September 12 at 7 p.m. Rain or shine, this is a celebration for sixty-four diverse poets (featured poets from 2010 or poets who had frequently attended the Brownstone Poets reading series during 2010). All... - August 30, 2011 - The Brownstone Poets
Eclectic Life Books Exhibiting at 15th Annual Cameron's Family Book Festival
Cherise Charleswell - Author of Real Talk TIPS: Laugh-Out-Loud Pointers & Suggestions For The Morally Challenged, Socially Inept, & Those Who Love Them Cherise Charleswell 818-521-8422 Event Date: Saturday October 1, 2011 Location: The Promenade at Howard Hughes Center Time- 11:00am -... - August 30, 2011 - Eclectic Life
HomeFire Media Releases "Masks," a Story of Medical Espionage
Publisher HomeFire Media is pleased to announce the release of "Masks," its first venture into book publishing. A Hollywood murder. A mysterious explosion. Industrial espionage. Human experiments. Government coverup. Based on true events. - August 29, 2011 - HomeFire Media
Intuitive Concepts Coauthors the Gratitude Book Project: A Celebration of Personal Heroes
The Gratitude Book Project is launching a special edition eBook commemorating the 10th anniversary of September 11, 2001. The Gratitude Book Project: A Celebration of Personal Heroes will be available September 5, 2011, and is a compilation of stories about people who are admired for courage and have influenced lives in a positive way. - August 28, 2011 - Intuitive Concepts, Inc.
Bryce Cullen Publishing Releases Kenneth V. Vickery's Compelling New Novel on a Nude and Peaceful Future
Let's Git Nakid Depicts a World Void of Violence, Hate, and Inequality - August 28, 2011 - Bryce Cullen Publishing
Read Poetry from Poets Wear Prada on Your iPhone
A first glimpse of new iBookstore titles from Poets Wear Prada on Apple's iPhone. - August 28, 2011 - Poets Wear Prada
Bloodstone Books Publishes Gripping Family Saga by New Author
The latest book from Bloodstone Books, the Cambridge publisher that specialises in publishing self-published and out-of-print books, is a beautiful wartime saga that offers readers a rare glimpse into a time that is rarely written about. - August 27, 2011 - Bloodstone Books
The Bridgewater BookFest is Returning to Beaver County for 2011 to be Held Saturday, September 10th
Bridgewater BookFest, Beaver County’s only outdoor literary festival, is set to return this summer on Saturday, September 10, 10:00am - 3:00pm after a one-year hiatus. - August 27, 2011 - Frank Say
New Novel from Darien Author Free for Limited Time
High school experience from male point-of-view tells tale of friendship turned to rivalry. - August 26, 2011 - Tom Taylor
Lived to Tell It Author Hanna Lulgjuraj-Murray to Sign at Barnes & Noble
Lived to Tell It Author Hanna Lulgjuraj-Murray to Sign at Barnes & Noble, Mira Mesa Market Center, 10775 Westview Parkway San Diego, CA, September 3, 2011 from 2 – 4 PM. Hanna Lulgjuraj-Murray’s first novel Lived to Tell It is a compelling and riveting true crime story about... - August 26, 2011 - Inkwell Productions
Author Tom Behr Writes New Novel: A Hated Libyan Dictator Overthrown - We’ve Been There Before in 1805
Author Tom Behr releases his new book of historical fiction, Blood Brothers, based on America's first attempt at regime change in Libya in 1805 and on America's actual 1805 invasion of Libya. This timely novel is a fictionalized but uncompromising exploration into America’s first attempt at... - August 26, 2011 - Tom Behr
Enslow Publishers, Inc. Announces Book Three in the Hannah Pritchard Trilogy
Enslow Publishers, Inc., a leading publisher of children’s books for the school and library market, proudly announces the release of the third book in the Hannah Pritchard pirate trilogy. - August 25, 2011 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Calgary Psychic Launching Soul Path Messages, Intuitive Development Cards and Book - Taking Pre-Orders Now
Calgary psychic and intuitive counselor, Jeannie (Geneva) Lawler-Lunn, is launching a book and deck of cards designed to allow the user to tell her/his own future possibilities, while developing greater intuition and psychic awareness. - August 24, 2011 - New Beginnings Guidance
Hark! Clinicality Makes the Rumble of Virtual Thunder as The Bastardizer Goes Digital
Described by reviewers as "disturbing" and "what black metal is to Led Zeppelin," Bill Thunder's hard-hitting novel The Bastardizer goes digital as Clinicality Press publishes it in e-book format via Smashwords. - August 24, 2011 - Clinicality Press
Author L Guy Burton's E-Book Remains on Amazon.com's Top 100 Best Seller List
"How To Be a Sure Winner At Casino Slots" provides a step-by-step process to increase the casino slot player's chances of winning on a more consistent basis. - August 24, 2011 - L Guy Burton
Bibliotastic Awards 3G Kindle for Comment on Fantasy Novel Ariella
The winner of bibliotastic.com’s competition is delighted with the 3G Kindle she won for her review of fantasy novel Ariella. The author is also delighted with the feedback this competition has generated on up-and-coming writers. - August 24, 2011 - bibliotastic
Published Novelist Helps Would-be Writers Just Write
Six-time novelist Dwan Abrams promises to help would-be writers to “just write” in her hands-on, national “Just Write!” Workshop. - August 24, 2011 - Nevaeh Publishing LLC
America's Most Wanted Comic In the Wake of Heroes from Blue Eye Comics
In the Wake of Heroes is America’s most wanted comic in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The 16-page issue from Blue Eye Comics is in stores at America's Most Wanted Collectibles. "We are proud to have In the Wake of Heroes displayed at America's Most Wanted Collectibles," said Lee... - August 24, 2011 - Blue Eye Comics
Heroes Breakfast Benefit Operation Stand Down, Inc.
Operations Stand Down, non-profit agency serving honorable discharged veterans in Middle Tennessee will be holding their first major fundraiser Oct. 31st at the Lowe's Vanderbilt Hotel Nashville TN. Proceeds from the event are used to support OSDN efforts. - August 23, 2011 - Operation Stand Down, Inc Nashville
New Political Thriller on Afghanistan: Battlefield of Power, Graveyard of Reputations
Bestselling author, James Bruno releases his latest political thriller: "Tribe," a tale about how power, love, and fathers and daughters come into play in conflict-riven Afghanistan, and how the government gets it all wrong. What separates TRIBE from its competition is its authenticity – "so authentic that the U.S. government censored it," said the ex-U.S. diplomat author. - August 23, 2011 - James Bruno
Pittsburgh Author, Frank Say is Attending the Bridgewater Book Fest Saturday, September 10th
Frank Say, author of Nine Lives and The Lake Pontchartrain Mystery Series will be at the author's tent at the 2011 Bridgewater Book Fest held in Bridgewater, Pennsylvania Saturday, September 10th, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. - August 23, 2011 - Frank Say
"The Scattered Realm" Fantasy Trilogy by Philip S Weeks is Now Available as Kindle E-Books
Amazon.com is now selling "The Scattered Realm Series" by Philip S Weeks as Kindle E-Books online. From "Tasmania's most prolific Fantasy Writer"--Hobart's "The Mercury" Newspaper. - August 22, 2011 - Philip S Weeks Books
"The Protector," the First Virtual Reality Novel by Philip S Weeks is Now in E-Book Kindle Format on Amazon.com
Sci-Fi/Fantasy author Philip S Weeks has released the first of his four novels writing as Stewart Wochen in Kindle E-Book format for purchase on Amazon.com. - August 22, 2011 - Philip S Weeks Books
JerseyMan Magazine Signs George Anastasia
JerseyMan Magazine is proud to announce the addition of George Anastasia, veteran reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer, to their team of writers. JerseyMan Magazine is a regional magazine with well-written and researched content targeting male heads of households in the New Jersey... - August 22, 2011 - JerseyMan Magazine
What She Saw in Atta's Eyes: New Book Reveals Disturbing Encounter, Issues Call to Love on 10th Anniversary of 9/11
Atta’s Eyes, the new release from Willow Waters Press, describes the disorientation and urgent alarm experienced by the author as “out of nowhere” a man she would later recognize as 9/11 mastermind Mohamed Atta stared through her with intensity. The first release from Willow... - August 22, 2011 - Willow Waters Press
Author Valerie Biamonte Releases Thriller/Horror eBook, Ghost of Retirement
Chicagoland Author, Valerie Biamonte, releases her third novel as an eBook only. Ghost of Retirement is available via Smashwords.com, Kindle, Goodreads.com, and through iTunes. It will soon be available through Diesel, Nook, Sony, Kobo, and Scrollmotion. - August 22, 2011 - The World is Our Oyster Publishing and Screenwriting, Inc.
A Complete Resource: Civil Rights Investigations Published by Outskirts Press
Attorney Seena Kay Foster’s new handbook for investigations under the Workforce Investment Act and other Title VI related laws will prove a top of the line resource for both the novice and expert working in federally funded programs and activities. - August 21, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Memoir of a Life Renewed: Twenty-Eight Snow Angels Published by Outskirts Press
Author and teacher Diane Dettmann writes candidly and poignantly of her experience rebuilding her life after the sudden death of her fifty-four year old husband and thus provides others with a similar loss a clearer perspective on their own grief. - August 21, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Controversial Author Makes Texas Debut at BookPeople
Austin's BookPeople Launches The SpudGun Circus - August 20, 2011 - Verbal Cage Publishing
MyReviewsNow Shop at Home Introduces a New Program for Pizza Recipes
Why do homemade pizzas never seem to turn out as well as the ones at the local pizza parlor, or even the local franchise? How do pizza professionals get their dough to crisp up just right and their simply-made sauces to taste so divine? What blend of cheeses do they use to get that thick, gooey, perfectly browned layer on top? - August 19, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Kimico Releases BookBuddy 3.0: Bringing Social Networking to the Next Level
BookBuddy is available for iPhone and iPod touch. - August 19, 2011 - Kimico Ltd.
Bryce Cullen Publishing Releases the Infamous Dot Winters’s Debut Cookbook Shortly Before Her Eightieth Birthday
The Old Caterer’s Favorite Hors d’oeuvres Redefines the Art of Appetizers - August 19, 2011 - Bryce Cullen Publishing
Poetry from Poets Wear Prada Now Available from iTunes
Poets Wear Prada today announced its entry into the lucrative commercial e-book market with the availability of two of its titles on Apple’s iBookstore. “Gathered at Her Sky: Life Poems” by Tantra-zawadi and “Thrum: Poems” by Joel Allegretti are now available on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iBooks, and via computer with iTunes. - August 19, 2011 - Poets Wear Prada
Indie ArtHouse Features "Amazing Arizona Comics" by KaraokeFanboy Press
On Friday, August 19, 2011, Indie ArtHouse will feature the art of "Amazing Arizona Comics," a locally self-published mini-comic about superheroes experiencing real current events in Arizona. "Amazing Arizona Comics" is by Russ Kazmierczak, Jr. "When I moved back to... - August 19, 2011 - KaraokeFanboy Press
In the Wake of Heroes Available at Several Locations Across the Country
Operation: In the Wake of Heroes has commenced and is now available now at several locations. The 16-page issue from Blue Eye Comics confronts the nightmares of elder care in America. “In the Wake of Heroes reveals the troubles that most seniors have and the challenges of health care,”... - August 19, 2011 - Blue Eye Comics
Slimy Bookworm Launches Its Back to School Children’s Books Selection
SlimyBookworm.com, an online children’s bookstore announces the roll out of its Back to School Children’s Books selections. On the homepage of the online kids bookstore is a slide show of selected children’s books with back to School themes. “We know how agonizing it can be... - August 18, 2011 - Slimy Bookworm
Die Laughing, a Noir Science Fiction Thriller from Author Louis K Lowy, Has Been Released by IFWG Publishing
Set in the 1950’s of flying saucers, communist paranoia, and live television. - August 18, 2011 - Louis K. Lowy
Provocative Indie Author Lands Coveted Slot at Vroman's
Graeme Rylee, author of The SpudGun Circus is Vroman's first pick for their New Writer's section. - August 18, 2011 - Verbal Cage Publishing
"Sixty Slices of Life... On Wry" Gets Pinnacle Award for Memoir
"Sixty Slices of Life... on Wry: The Private Life of a Public Broadcaster," a tongue-in-cheek memoir by Fred Flaxman, has just received a 2011 Pinnacle Book Achievement Award in the memoir category. These awards have been given for more than 21 years by the North American Bookdealers... - August 18, 2011 - Story Book Publishers
Outskirts Press Reveals Top 10 Best Selling Books in Self Publishing for July 2011
Outskirts Press, the fastest-growing full-service self publishing and book marketing company today announced its top ten titles for July. - August 18, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Romance, Religion and the Occult: The Revival Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated contemporary fantasy and fiction book from Orlando, FL, author Maggie Allen. - August 17, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Holistic Harmony Between Horse and Human: Equipose Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated health, fitness and yoga book from Big Pool, MD, authors Priscilla Howard and Theresa Norris. - August 17, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
John Hansen - Teenage Author - Published
Maybe the Shortest Murder Mystery Ever... John Hansen - Teenage Author - published. - August 17, 2011 - John Hansen
The Brownstone Poets Presents Amy Leigh Cutler and Ronnie Norpel at Tillies of Brooklyn
The Brownstone Poets presents two amazing storytellers, Amy Leigh Cutler and Ronnie Norpel on Tuesday, September 20 at 7 p.m. at Tillie's of Brooklyn. Enjoy the quaint student-friendly café ambiance located near Pratt and St. Joseph's College. Feast on gourmet sandwiches, delectable cakes,... - August 17, 2011 - The Brownstone Poets
The Brownstone Poets Presents Lyrical Poets Matthew Anish and Kathyrn M. Fazio on Saturday, September 3 at 2:30 p.m. at Park Plaza Restaurant
The Brownstone Poets presents lyrical poets Matthew Anish and Kathryn M. Fazio on Saturday, September 3 at 2:30 p.m. at Park Plaza Restaurant in historic Brooklyn Heights. Enjoy the varied menu at this affordable family-run diner while listening to great poetry. Poetry grows in Brooklyn Heights and... - August 17, 2011 - The Brownstone Poets