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Kangaroo's Shoes Named Finalist in The International Book Awards 2011, Scores Top Honors in Children’s Book Category

JPX Media Group announced the winners and finalists of THE 2011 he International Book Awards (IBA) on May 11, 2011. Kangaroo’s Shoes, a children’s book written by Springboro, Ohio resident, Richelle Taylor Krzak, and illustrated by Columbus resident, Sunny Colaneri, scored top honors in... - May 18, 2011 - Kangaroo Books

Photo Collections by Thomas Palfy Published – A Collection of Images and Postcards from South Gippsland

Thomas Palfy, writer-photographer’s second collection of great photographs has been published under the title of A Collection of Images. Another one of his recent books is titled Postcards from South Gippsland – the third book in the Postcards from… series. South Gippsland is located in South-Eastern Victoria, Australia, an area rich in tourist attractions. - May 17, 2011 - Thomas Palfy

The Shipbreaker, a New Mystery eBook by Novelist Mike Cooper

New Word City llc announces the publication of The Shipbreaker, a new mystery eBook by novelist Mike Cooper. On the wracked beach of Chittagong, Bangladesh, armies of men reduce the world's unwanted ocean vessels to scrap - using nothing more than torches, hacksaws, and muscle. One is Mohit,... - May 17, 2011 - New Word City

The Invisible Islands, a New eBook by the Bestselling Author and Award-Winning Travel Writer Tony Perrottet

New Word City llc announces the publication of The Invisible Islands, a new eBook by the bestselling author and award-winning travel writer Tony Perrottet. India’s Andaman Islands in the Bay of Bengal may be the world’s least known archipelago, Perrottet writes. Access was banned for... - May 17, 2011 - New Word City

How to Create a Winning Financial Plan, a new eBook by WGBH Radio Correspondent Sheryl Resnick Marshall

New Word City llc announces the publication of How to Create a Winning Financial Plan, a new eBook by WGBH Radio correspondent Sheryl Resnick Marshall. About the Author Sheryl Resnick Marshall is founder and CEO of Everything Money and a financial correspondent on WGBH radio in Boston. A veteran... - May 17, 2011 - New Word City

Author Mark Jones Releases Second Book on Kindle

Author Mark Jones releases his second book on Kindle. "A Story Worth Telling… Best Short Stories" is a collection of delightful short stories designed to stir everyone’s emotions. They are written so the whole family can enjoy them. - May 17, 2011 - Mark Jones Music

Celebrate the Official Release of The Twin Prophecies: Rebirth and Win a Kindle

Purchase a copy of The Twin Prophecies: Rebirth, the start of a new YA fantasy series, and you're entered to win one of three prizes, including an Amazon Kindle. - May 16, 2011 - The Twin Prophecies

New Fiction Release by Dog Ear Publishing is International Thriller Featuring the Origins of World War III Between the West and Radical Islam; Book by James Covington

FBI Agent Samantha Paulson is an operative on the rise. Praised as a hero after a near-death experience abroad, Sam is put in charge of the hunt for a particularly murderous cell of radical Islamists terrorizing the United States. After breathtaking entanglements around the world, she unearths a stunning reality: rather than routine attacks on the United States, the carnage she has been investigating is a prelude to a global offensive against the West, orchestrated by a Middle Eastern country. - May 16, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing

New Non-Fiction Release Collects Funny, Poignant Memoirs with Spiritual Overview; Dog Ear Publishing Releases Book by David Patterson

David Patterson enjoyed an idyllic childhood in Fort Wayne, Ind.; through the 1940s and '50s, Patterson engaged in the usual innocent mischief with his friends, none the worse for wear in spite of some extremely close calls. As a spiritually mature adult, he looks back at his youth and sees theses... - May 16, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing

New Non-Fiction Release Shares Triumph of Athlete with One Arm, No Legs; Book by Tim Clark, Released by Dog Ear Publishing

Tim Clark was born with one arm and no legs, but this did not stop him from leading an extraordinary life. The youngest of four children, his parents and his siblings never treated him differently, and with the support of his family and his own fiercely competitive nature, he managed to become a varsity wrestler at his high school and the University of Kansas, table tennis player and 10K runner. Clark refuses to let his disabilities stand in his way. - May 16, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing

First Book in New Teen Fantasy Series Now Available on Amazon

Set in the not too distant future of Celebration, Florida, ZIA is a romantic, coming-of-age fantasy written by debut novelist, Terry Lovett. - May 15, 2011 - Terry Lovett

Grand Theft Cattle, a New Ebook by the Award Winning Writer and Host of the Travel Channel’s The Wild Within Steven Rinella

In the range wars of the twenty-first century, Rinella writes, the cattle rustler runs Ponzi schemes and the lawman drives an SUV. Here’s what happens when Rinella joins the new posse. - May 15, 2011 - New Word City

Highly Controversial Novel About Videogames Published by Joeteevee.com

A highly-controversial new novel "AM SO AS - A Meaningless Sequence of Arbitrary Symbols" has been released on the Amazon Kindle store. The darkly-humorous novel points out how - in the author's opinion - "many persons have died throughout history, as a result of books (such as: Das Kapital, Mein Kampf and The Holy Bible) as compared to the deaths that are a direct result of videogames (less than a hundred)." The novel has been called "The Voice of the Videogame Generation" by the publisher. - May 14, 2011 - Joeteevee

Savant Books Announces Release of Ilan Herman's Latest Novel, "Chan Kim"

Savant Books and Publications LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii, publishers of significant books and enduring media for the 21st century, announces the release of Ilan Herman's new novel of spiritual survivorship, "Chan Kim." - May 14, 2011 - Savant Books and Publications LLC

Hawaiian Mermaids to Make a Splash in Las Vegas

With the soon to be released Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean, mermaids are emerging in the most unlikely places. This August 2011, mermaids from all the oceans will be attending the World Mermaid Awards. - May 14, 2011 - Tales of the Mermaids of Waiahuakua

Tony Hawk and Capstone Collaborate on New Action-Adventure, Sci-Fi Children’s Books

Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone, has signed with legendary skateboarding pioneer Tony Hawk to create Tony Hawk’s 900 Revolution, a new action-adventure, sci-fi series for kids. - May 14, 2011 - Capstone

Free Mystery Story to Celebrate National Short Story Month

In honor of May being National Short Story Month, mystery author Stacy Juba has released a new short story as a free download from many online retailers. Her short story Laundry Day is available as a free download at Smashwords, an ebook publishing and distribution platform that serves authors,... - May 13, 2011 - Stacy Juba.com

Sociopath Sets Sights on Mom in MURDER Face 2 Face, Published by Outskirts Press

Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated mystery and detective fiction book from Martinez, CA, author Monica Ray. - May 13, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Award-Winning Give God the Glory! Series of Books & Devotionals Celebrates 10 Years

The Give God the Glory! nine-book series by multiple-award winning and best-selling Christian author, Kevin Wayne Johnson, continues to expand around the world. This month, the book series publisher – Writing for the Lord Ministries – officially celebrates ten years of publishing... - May 13, 2011 - Writing for the Lord Ministries

Waterlogg Productions Announces New Audio Book Release

Ancient Rising: The 3D Audiobook Experience. Unabridged by JC De La Torre, Produced, Directed and Voiced by Joe Bevilacqua. - May 12, 2011 - Waterlogg Productions

"Staying Crazy To Keep From Going Insane" Gets New Yorker Cartoonist's Endorsement

Award-winning cartoonist Drew Dernavich looks forward to Cris Cohen's new humor book. - May 12, 2011 - Cris Cohen

Free Ebook Readers Love Their Crime

In a recent survey of bibliotastic.com readers the most popular genre was Crime & Mystery with almost 40% of voters claiming this as their favourite genre. Romance was the next most popular category with 20% of the vote followed by Action & Thriller on 15%. The results contrast with the... - May 12, 2011 - bibliotastic

Capstone Makes Membership in Colorado and Georgia Library Organizations Even More Valuable

Capstone, the leading publisher of children’s books and digital products and services, is making membership in the Colorado Association of Libraries (CAL) and the Georgia Library Media Association (GLMA) even more rewarding by offering 5,000 Capstone Rewards points to new or renewing members. - May 12, 2011 - Capstone

Headspace Hits the USA! Learn How to Meditate. Get Some Headspace.

Headspace is meditation, but not as you know it. For a start, there’s no chanting, no sitting cross-legged, no incense and definitely no gurus - just simple, practical tools to help you find a bit more calm and clarity in your everyday life. It’s a practical, accessible approach to meditation, designed especially for modern day living which is why you’ll find all our bespoke tools and support available online - and even on your mobile. - May 11, 2011 - Headspace

Author Jaimie Hope Releases Autobiography Roll With It

Disabled author releases autobiography detailing her struggles with being bullied, fulfilling her dream of being a published author and all the joys and heartbreaks in between. - May 11, 2011 - Jaimie Hope Inc.

Poor Little Swift Girl – by Steve Friedman

New Word City LLC, announces the publication of Poor Little Swift Girl – The True Story of Zola Budd, a new eBook by The New York Times bestselling sportswriter Steve Friedman. If you think you know the story of Olympic runner Zola Budd, Friedman writes, think again. Even if you remember how... - May 11, 2011 - New Word City

Author Melissa Foster Kicks-Off Blog Tour for Newest Release

Melissa Foster, author of Megan's Way (currently in film production), is kicking off her blog tour for her second book, Chasing Amanda. - May 10, 2011 - Melissa Foster

Award-Winning Author Lisa Umina Joins the Stories for Children Publishing May ‘11 World of Ink Tour

Stories for Children Publishing will be touring award-winning author Lisa Umina’s Milo book series (Milo Finds His Best Friend, Milo Moments & Milo and the Green Wagon) all month long in May 2011. Lisa Umina’s cute and cuddly character, Milo has accompanied her around the globe as... - May 10, 2011 - Stories for Children Magazine

Fantasy Novel Celebrating the Potential and Excitement of Young Adulthood to be Featured at BookExpo America

You’re invited on a trip to another dimension, and you won’t need to pack a suitcase. Just bring along a youthful sense of adventure. The online book publicity company Substance Books is pleased to present Shelby and Shauna Kitt and the Dimensional Holes at BookExpo America from May 23... - May 10, 2011 - Substance Books Online Book Publicity

Second Novel Published from Hampshire Author, Faith Mortimer

Cyprus-based author, Faith Mortimer, has released a new novel, The Assassin’s Village, as an e-book. Faith took the decision to publish her second work of fiction electronically to take full advantage of fast publication times and the big increase in the number of e-books being sold in the... - May 10, 2011 - Faith Mortimer

Author Steve Cormey and Illustrator Ronda Eden Join the Stories for Children Publishing May ‘11 World of Ink Tour

Stories for Children Publishing will be touring “The Brothers Foot” children’s book, written by Steve Cormey and illustrated by Ronda Eden all month long in May 2011. Steve Cormey has entertained the people of Grand County and Colorado for over thirty years. An award winning... - May 10, 2011 - Stories for Children Magazine

Screenwriter Dives Into World of eBooks

Screenwriter Tim McGregor steps out of film world to publish first novel. - May 09, 2011 - Tim McGregor

Eternal Press, a Division of Damnation Books, LLC, Releases 7 New Titles

Eternal Press released seven new titles, today. Eternal Press, a division of Damnation Books, LLC, has won awards and nominations including a Best Eye Catching Cover Art Award, nominations and finalists in the EPPIE and Pearl Awards and published many award-winning authors and artists. Eternal... - May 08, 2011 - Caliburn Press LLC