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New Cookbook Distributed by Health E Living Co to Help Diverticulitis Sufferers
Diverticulitis is a digestive condition growing in the western culture at a rapid rate. Though not widely recognized by those under the age of 40, the baby boomers are suffering in record numbers. Preventative care is the best alternative in warding off flare-ups of diverticular disease. Preventative method include: a diet rich in fiber and low in processed foods, regular exercise, decreased stress, and a consistent sleep pattern. - March 10, 2011 - Diverticulitis Diet
Outskirts Press Publishes Most Award-Winning Titles - Awarded Reader Views Literary Awards
With seventeen title winners and three special award winners in the 2010 Reader Views Literary Awards, self-publishing and book marketing firm Outskirts Press published the most award winning titles of all publishers with entries in this year’s book judging. - March 10, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Mick Art Productions, LLC Announces Casey Brand New from Author Janis Lord
God Makes Things New. Casey the caterpillar seems slow at first, but he has not been through all the changes that God has prepared for him. Watch his journey through the eyes of a little boy named Andrew, who is learning that he, too, is going to go through spiritual growth and changes. Children will love to read about what God is preparing for them as well. - March 10, 2011 - Mick Art Productions
500 Plus Free eBooks Are Being Read from Over 100 Countries at the Social Learning Network - Mavenz Kenlighten
Mavenz continues to provide free ebooks to its members at Kenlighten who come from over 100 countries. - March 10, 2011 - Mavenz Management and Technology Services Private Limited
Author Lee Kessler Spotlights the Role Generation Y Plays in the Survival of America in Upcoming Talks
Gen X, Y and Boomers attend actress turned author Lee Kessler's talks. Kessler, who believes the optimism, engagement and energy of Gen Y, reflected in her “White King” series of suspense novels, shows Gen Y’s ability to win at whatever lies ahead. - March 09, 2011 - Lee Kessler
A New Historical Slavery Novel by Award-Winning Author John Bushore
“…and Remember that I Am a Man” is a fictionalized historical biography of Moses Grandy, based on the 1843 Narrative of the life of Moses Grandy, and is set in the Great Dismal Swamp area of Virginia and North Carolina.. The title is from a Frederick Douglass quotation: “Sometimes I forget the color of my skin, and remember that I am a man.” - March 09, 2011 - John Bushore
Carlton Hobbs Announces New York Launch of the Groundbreaking Study of Early Louisiana Furniture: "Furnishing Louisiana"
Carlton Hobbs, the leading specialist in museum quality 17th-19th century British and Continental furniture and decorative arts, has announced that they are hosting the New York launch of "Furnishing Louisiana": Creole and Acadian Furniture, 1735–1835 at their New York gallery, at... - March 08, 2011 - Carlton Hobbs LLC
Terrene Press Announces Fantasy Author R.T. Kaelin to Publish a Series of Short Stories Inspired by His Critically-Acclaimed Novel, Progeny
The Terrene Chronicles is a series of short stories illuminating past events mentioned in R.T. Kaelin’s high fantasy novel, Progeny. Each story will be free for fans of the first entry in the fantasy series, The Children of the White Lions. - March 08, 2011 - Terrene Press
New Thriller by Mel Figoni Features Private Investigator Who Battles Evil Plot; Released by Dog Ear Publishing
As this thriller begins, two German immigrants are discussing Hitler’s plan to take over the United States from the inside – by establishing and continuing his Third Reich in California. Although the fuehrer is dead, his dream will live on. One group would bring U.S. residents around to... - March 08, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
Arizona Author Answers the "Why?"
An introduction to the book "Flow Blue" by Gail Dennehy and to the process of self-publishing and promotion. - March 08, 2011 - Gail Dennehy
New Release Stars Marilyn Monroe as Hopeful First Lady, Political Power Player; Dog Ear Publishing Releases Book by Mo Chorfi
Marilyn Monroe lives on in the public’s imagination, a Hollywood starlet who committed suicide. But what if history could be changed? That’s the provocative idea behind this novel. Marilyn, who is in love with President John Kennedy, dreams of tracking Cuban revolutionary leader Che Guevara in his Amazon hideout and bring him with her to meet Kennedy. Her goal is to help Kennedy make up for the political disaster known as the Bay of Pigs. - March 08, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Release Showcases Distinctive Leadership Style that Leads to Success; Book by Gary Chartrand, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Sometimes going against conventional wisdom pays off. That’s certainly the case for Gary Chartrand, who transformed a company and an industry by becoming an “unreasonable leader.” This is the story of how he led a food brokerage firm from a regional operation to an international sales and marketing agency powerhouse employing more than 16,000 people in the United States and Canada. In a 12-year span, Acosta’s sales exploded from $3 billion to $60 billion. - March 08, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Release Combines Espionage and Nanotechnology Development in a Techno-Thriller; Book by John Barron, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
When a high-ranking U.S. diplomat is subjected to an attack by air in Iraq, the military personnel in charge decide the time has come to ensure American lives are not again put at risk. So the U.S. government awards a contract to a defense consortium. Their mission: build a state-of-the-art defensive system that uses nanotechnology. Over the next 18 months, these men and women work tirelessly, but first the device will be used on a strategic mission -- destroying a nuclear weapons facility. - March 08, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
"The Bully Box" by Virginia L. Kustra
New Childrens Book "The Bully Box" by Virginia L. Kustra. "The Bully Box" tells the tale of a boy named Timothy who's tired of being bullied at school. To escape his misery he goes to a farm to find the biggest tree he can climb. It is here that Timothy discovers a box at the... - March 07, 2011 - Virginia L. Kustra
Worldwide Bestselling Parent Guide, The Wonder Weeks, Announces “Wonder”-ful Discount - Author Gifts New Parents, Fans and Followers with First-Time Offer
The Wonder Weeks is making reassurance and peace-of-mind easier – and less expensive - for the new parents of the estimated 4 million babies born every year in the United States with a limited-time offer direct from the worldwide bestselling book’s author, Frans Plooij, Ph.D. - March 07, 2011 - The Wonder Weeks
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... - March 07, 2011 - Caliburn Press LLC
Author CAConrad Reads at Malaprop’s in Asheville on March 17th
Malaprop's Bookstore in Asheville, NC hosts a reading by poet CAConrad. He will read from his new The Book of Frank (Wave Books, 2010). - March 07, 2011 - CAConrad
Your Time Publishing, LLC Signs New Orleans Children Author, Kima Lucille Richard
Kima Lucille Richard, signs deal with New Orleans Publishing Company to publish her debut children’s book. - March 07, 2011 - Your Time Publishing, LLC
Your Time Publishing, LLC Signs New Orleans Author, Ellen Allen
Ellen Allen signs deal with New Orleans Publishing Company to publish her debut novel. - March 07, 2011 - Your Time Publishing, LLC
Your Time Publishing's Author Christy CeCe Chapman and E.D. Free Host, Stop the Violence Football Game
CeCe and E.D. Free have gathered up their peers to support them in a Stop the Violence Football Game, featuring Chief Serpas and many local celebrities. - March 07, 2011 - Your Time Publishing, LLC
Your Time Publishing and Author Paulette Jones’ First Tween Book Girls’ Day Out: the Adventure, Finalized Proof
Author, Paulette Jones, on the verge of releasing her first tweens novel, GDO, waits patiently for the production model. - March 07, 2011 - Your Time Publishing, LLC
"Fuzz & Fur, Japan's Costumed Characters" a New Book Written and Photographed by Twins Edward and John Harrison (What What)
A new book documenting the bizarre and cute niche of fur suit mascots in Japan. - March 07, 2011 - What What
Combating Pornography: Messages of Warning, Counsel, and Hope Was Released as Part of Celestine Publishing's Principles with Promise Series
Celestine Publishing released its newest publication, Combating Pornography: Messages of Warning, Counsel, and Hope. It is a new topical guide for use by Latter-day Saint leaders, addiction counselors, recovery programs, and families. - March 06, 2011 - Celestine Publishing, LLC
New Book by Shelly Hess Explores Family’s Response to Losing a Father and Husband; Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Final Drive, published by Dog Ear Publishing, follows the story of a Midwestern family’s great loss when, out of the blue, Hess’ husband tells her he wants a divorce. He says he’s no longer in love with her and wants to shed his family responsibilities. Seemingly overnight, he goes from being a devoted husband and father to someone who acts as if his family and 20-year marriage meant nothing. Tragedy strikes again a few months later when Bill dies after a terrible motorcycle accident. - March 06, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
Bestselling Author Fulfills Commitment to God
An inspiring story for 2011.. - March 06, 2011 - Justin Hart Novels
New Fiction Release Follows Trials of Young Soldier During and After World War One; Book by James Ostby, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Morgan Feeney is a young Midwestern man who finds himself in the midst of a terrifying, confusing war on foreign soil. His friends and comrades are falling around him, and he is in constant danger of injury or death. He, too, is wounded. He eventually meets a beautiful woman, but she has scars of her own. Men With Broken Faces is a sympathetic portrait of an average man attempting to overcome the horrible trials of wartime and live a normal life. - March 06, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
Even Kids Can Do Their Part to "Erase Waste" - New Educational Picture Book Published by Firewater Media Group
Discover new educational picture book - Where Do Recyclable Materials Go?, the first in the Garbology Kids™ series, books that introduce children to waste diversion and disposal concepts through stories and hands-on activities. - March 06, 2011 - Firewater Media Group
Book Trailer Released for Producer Vincent Rocca's Filmmaking Book, Rebel Without a Deal from PovertyWorks Productions
The trailer captures the essence of the filmmaking book in a Hollywood effects laden 60-second spot. - March 06, 2011 - PovertyWorks
New Release of Novella, Short Stories Capture Moments in Lives of Everyday People; Book by B.T. James, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Moments: A Novella and Short Stories prove that good things come in small packages. Convenient Access Road, the sole novella in the collection, is the story of the sea change that a man's life undergoes as he is confronted with feelings from his past and changes in the town’s landscape. Other stories include a student's thoughts on his recently deceased professor and a tale about a cancer survivor’s photo session with her beloved husband. - March 06, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Thriller by I.B. Wells Pits Sheriff Against Cold-Blooded Killer in Blue Ridge Mountains; Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Georgia and Bentley fall in love in the spring of 1908 in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Neither has an inkling of how their relationship, tinged with betrayal, will ripple through lives for generations. Women of Summer follows the spellbinding story of a courageous sheriff determined to solve these senseless crimes, set against the backdrop of the blue-misted mountains. - March 06, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Nonfiction Release Details One Man’s Experiences in the FBI and CIA; Book by Christopher Lynch, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Christopher Lynch was one of the long-term unemployed in Kalamazoo, Michigan, when he saw a small want ad for a job with the FBI. Months later, he started in the mailroom at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C.; 30 years later, he left the CIA as a senior counterintelligence officer. The years that... - March 06, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Release Follows Couple’s Amazing Motorcycle Trip Around the Globe; Dog Ear Publishing Releases Book by Bill Berwick and Sharon Whitman
Two adventure seekers set off for the motorcycle ride of a lifetime, exploring more than 100,000 miles through 63 countries on 6 continents around the globe. Along the way, they encounter a charging elephant, near drowning, thieves, an active volcano and heatstroke. Energized by exploring the... - March 06, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Release Features Paintings Paired with a Discussion on the Importance of True Culture; Book by Daniel Silver; Released by Dog Ear Publishing
The arts, when executed well, are more than a simple celebration of life and a reflection of experience. Art helps civilize people, and changes not only how we view ourselves but also our attitudes toward others. The author urges people to rally to take back their culture to become real citizens,... - March 06, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
"Alibi Jones: Vacation" by Mike Luoma - Now Available for the Amazon Kindle
Science Fiction Author Mike Luoma releases new short for 99 cents and Re-prices eBook Novels at $2.99 - March 05, 2011 - Michael Luoma
New Release Illuminates the Physics of Motion and the Scientists Who Deciphered It; Dog Ear Publishing Releases Book by Alan Kubitz
Explore the physics of motion through the eyes of an electrical engineer with a passion for the subject and its historical development. The author explains the work of illustrious scientists such as Johannes Kepler, Galileo Galilei, Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein as they struggled to decipher the concept of motion. - March 05, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
The Ready for the World Christian Writer’s Conference
Kingdom Publishing Group, Inc., the leader in Christian book publishing, is sponsoring “The Ready for the World Christian Writer’s Conference” on Saturday, April 30, 2011 in Richmond, Virginia. This dynamic educational event is purposed to rally writers, authors, publishers for a... - March 05, 2011 - Kingdom Publishing Group, Inc.
Latino Author with Apocalyptic Vision for U.s. Interviewed on CNN TV
CNN interviews author Raul Ramos y Sanchez about his cautionary tale of a near-future U.S. torn by ethnic strife. - March 05, 2011 - Raul Ramos y Sanchez
The Chainmakers Now on Kindle
Helen Spring's novel now available at a low price. - March 05, 2011 - Helen Spring
Buddhist Infuses Spiritual Beliefs in Collection of Psychological Horror Stories
Emorelle Leach’s six thought-provoking thrillers in “The Rot and Other Horrible Tales” intends to chill readers to the bone - March 05, 2011 - Emorelle Leach
Atlanta Journal-Constitution Columnist Jim Osterman Launches E-Book - "I Was Just Sayin’"
"I Was Just Sayin'" is a compilation of some of Jim Osterman's columns over the past five years and a portion of the proceeds will go to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. - March 04, 2011 - I Was Just Sayin'
Sketch Maven Allows Fans from Across the World to Buy and Sell Original Comic Art
Sketch Maven, the World's Greatest Comic Art Online Marketplace, has opened the site up to original comic art collectors from across the world that can now buy and sell comic art on the site. - March 04, 2011 - Sketch Maven, Inc.
Savant Books Releases S. Stanley Gordon's Book, "My Two Wives and Three Husbands"
Savant Books and Publications LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii, publishers of significant books and enduring media for the 21st century, announces the release of S. Stanley Gordon's published memoirs titled "My Two Wives and Three Husbands." - March 03, 2011 - Savant Books and Publications LLC
Author Gary Sheerin and HD Interactive Bring Books to Life
Authors and publishers recognize the need to create an experience for readers that goes beyond the book to games, websites, and more. - March 03, 2011 - HD Interactive
Stories for Children Publishing March ‘11 World of Ink Virtual Author Tour
Stories for Children Publishing will be touring Sherry Ellis and her children’s books, “That Mama is a Grouch” and “That Baby Woke Me Up, AGAIN!"; along with co-authors Tom Listul & Heather Listul Hewitt’s latest children’s book,“Monkey Made Dream” all month long in March 2011. - March 03, 2011 - Stories for Children Magazine
Mongrel Empire Press Announces 2 New Titles
Mongrel Empire Press announces the publication a book of poetry and a short story collection. - March 03, 2011 - Mongrel Empire Press
Violet and the Mystery Next Door Interactive Children’s Book Available for iPhone & iPad
It may be cold outside, but a little snow won't stop Violet aka Phantom Girl from investigating her new "Masked" neighbor. What will happen when a problem arises? Will they work as a team and solve the latest mystery? - March 03, 2011 - My Black Dog Books
Change Your Life! by Allen Klein, Foreword by Jack Canfield
A free book discussion and signing for Change Your Life!: A Little Book of Big Ideas by Allen Klein with a foreword by Jack Canfield will be held at the East West Bookstore in Mountain View, CA on March 3, 2011 at 7:30 pm. - March 03, 2011 - Allen Klein
North Wind Publishing to Release New Book "Bearin’s: The Book" - Twenty Years of Bulkhead Wisdom, Quiet Smiles, Belly Laughs, and Good Ol’ Salty Tears
“Bearin’s: The Book” by Brian Robbins is a collection of columns written for “Commercial Fisheries News” over the past 20 years. These select columns are the best of Robbins’ unique blend of humor, wry observations, and personal reflections on life. Originally written for a commercial fishing audience, these columns encompass characters, situations, and themes, bound to resonate with all readers. He'll make you laugh, maybe even shed a tear, and definitely leave you wanting more. - March 02, 2011 - North Wind Publishing
Moonlit Weeds, Written by North Carolina Poet Richard Picciuto Has Been Published
Moonlit Weeds is a collection of free-form poetry, ranging from thoughts about the mysticism of silence to observations and reflections of an eight-year-old mowing the grass… a mundane task made to appear magical. - March 02, 2011 - Richard Picciuto
Damnation Books Released Twelve New Titles on 1 March 2011
Damnation Books, LLC is based in Santa Rosa, California. Founded by William Gilchrist and Kim Richards Gilchrist, Damnation Books looks to use available technologies to bring affordable dark fiction to everyone. - March 01, 2011 - Caliburn Press LLC