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Once Again, Dr. Leigh-Davis Will Have Sex Tips, on a “Mature Audience” Episode of “The Real Deal”
Dr. Leigh-Davis, host of “The Real Deal” show, continues the popular topic: “Evil Things Women Do.” - December 18, 2010 - Dr. Leigh-Davis
David Nghiem's Free E-book Says People Can Learn Spanish in 28 Days
Before David left for South America on a 2000 mile bicycle journey, he never took a single course in Spanish. Yet in about 28 days, he became conversational in Spanish. David wrote a free e-book, How to Get Fluent in Spanish in 28 Days or Less, on his strategy to learning the language... - December 17, 2010 - davesnewadventure.com
Stories to Tale Announces Publication of Two Inaugural Children’s Titles
Stories to Tale is proud to announce inaugural publication of two children’s fantasy stories, a picture book and a middle grade novel, just in time for the holidays. - December 17, 2010 - Stories to Tale
Equilibrium Enterprises Announces Release of the Habit Factor -- New Book Debuts Explaining Methodology for Goal Achievement
Improve yourself, improve your business: Book debuts to acclaim, drawing from science, philosophy, spirituality and personal achievement to empower individuals to achieve their goals by applying its innovative technique. - December 15, 2010 - Equilibrium Enterprises
Your Time Publishing, LLC Announces First Annual Book Giveaway
Publishing company will giveaway entire catalog to any high school in New Orleans that makes the request before January 15, 2011. - December 15, 2010 - Your Time Publishing, LLC
"Alpha One - The Jump Pilot" - a Novel by Chris Burton - Love, War & Politics 200 Years from Now
"Alpha One - The Jump Pilot" by Chris Burton. Published by Eternal Press, the book is the first in a series of seven, which portrays the life of Two Alpha commanders in the 23rd Century. - December 15, 2010 - Chris Burton
Catch a Cup of Sunshine with Buster and Author Robert Stanek and See Why Precocious Lovable Buster is Winning Hearts and Minds Everywhere, the 23rd Bugville Critters Book
Robert Stanek continues his ground-breaking Bugville Critters books with the 23rd installment’s publication on December 14, 2010. Robert Stanek quietly worked on the Bugville Critters for 15 years, satisfied with only the gleeful cheers, laughs and giggles of his children who delighted to hear his tales of Bugville and a little bug called Buster. As his children got older, they urged him to get the books published so other children could enjoy them as much as they did. - December 14, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
Two Outskirts Press Facebook Fans to Win Free Amazon Kindle in Holiday Giveaway
Two lucky Outskirts Press Facebook fans will be able to curl up by the fire this holiday season and read their favorite books – perhaps even their own – on a new Amazon Kindle thanks to the free holiday giveaway by Outskirts Press this December. - December 14, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New National History of American Carousels Issued
Lavishly illustrated and fully documented history of the Golden Age of American hand-carved carousels and their carvers, from 1870 - 1930. - December 13, 2010 - The Connecticut Press
Minstrel’s Alley Releases Beautiful Bad Girl on Apple's iPad
Minstrel’s Alley has released “Beautiful Bad Girl, The Vicki Morgan Story on the new Apple iPad.” The book documents the tempestuous affair during the Ronald Regan Presidential Administration between department store scion, Alfred Bloomingdale, and his long time mistress, Vicki... - December 13, 2010 - Minstrelsalley.com
Award-Winning Children’s Book Author and Illustrator Ashley Bryan Interviewed in New Episode of Ear on Careers Podcast Series
Top-Tier Tutoring is extremely proud to present its latest podcast episode of “Ear on Careers,” during which Ashley Bryan is interviewed about being a Children’s Book Author and Illustrator. - December 13, 2010 - Top-Tier Tutoring, LLC
Bode Ososami Releases New Christian Book: "The Majesty of God"
The book - Majesty of God, captures the awesomeness and often forgotten grandeur that belongs to God. In the frenzy of gift purchases and preparations for the holidays, we may want to pause to consider that someone will benefit from a different view of the God who from His majestic throne in heaven came to earth as a lamb. Why is His glory the greatest thing we can ever hope to encounter? - December 12, 2010 - Bode Ososami
Angela Joseph Releases New Christian Non-Fiction Book
Angela Joseph announces the release of her new book Women For All Seasons. This is a Christian non-fiction book that gives modern-day applications to stories from the Bible. - December 12, 2010 - Angela Joseph
BookBuzz.net Announces New Client - Children’s Author, Barbara Bryan, Adds a New Book to Her Portfolio After Publishing Two Christmas Books Late Last Year
Barbara Bryan manages a Snap-on Tool business with her husband in Novato, Calif. They have three daughters. Her fascination with children's books inspired her to write her own stories. She is the author of Holiday Poems For Children, Save The Golden Tree, Just for Fun, Starfish, Seashells, Coral and Gems, and Where Are My Amethysts? - December 12, 2010 - BookBuzz
Award-Winning Mystery Author Launches Unique Mystery of The-Month Book Club This is Not Your Ordinary Book Club
Multi-published, award-winning Mystery author launches a unique book club. Members will receive one of her (more than 30) published books every month. Incentives, prizes, and more will also be part of membership. Visit her website for more information at www.billiewilliams.com - December 12, 2010 - Billie A Williams
BookBuzz.net Announces Promotion of New Book - What Happens When an African Family Relocates from Africa to California? Find Out in Elspeth Benton’s Novel, "Crucial Time.
Crucial Time is a mystery that follows a young Zimbabwean couple and their family in the late 1990's, as they navigate international politics and social unfamiliarity when they move to Southern California. - December 12, 2010 - BookBuzz
BookBuzz.net Announces Promotion of a New Book by Shelby Patrick - Do You Know Who You Are Really Chatting with on the Internet?
Do You Know Who You Are Really Chatting with on the Internet? Shelby Patrick’s New Novel, “When Angels Sing,” Will Make You Wonder Who is on The Other End….. When Angels Sing Book Details Author: Shelby Patrick Publisher: Create Space ISBN: 978-1453864098 Pages:... - December 12, 2010 - BookBuzz
Worlds To Discover Presents Labyrinth's Door: Anyia -Dream of a Warrior Virtual Book Tour with Jacquitta A McManus
Jacquitta A McManus will be taking Labyrinth's Door: Anyia - Dream of a Warrior on Virtual Book Tour from December 21 - January 22, 2010. - December 11, 2010 - Worlds To Discover
Transaction eBooks Are Now Available as Google eBooks
The wait is over. Transaction eBooks are now available as Google eBooks. Readers can buy directly from Google, online retailers, even independent bookstores. You may download the books, or Google will maintain your Google eBook collection as your personal online digital library. Once the purchase... - December 10, 2010 - Transaction Publishers
Savant Books Announces Release of Palo Alto Author Robin Ymer's New Chidren's Book, "Mythical Voyage"
Savant Books and Publications LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii, publishers of significant books and enduring media for the 21st century, announces the release of Robin Ymer's new, illustrated children's novel, "Mythical Voyage." - December 10, 2010 - Savant Books and Publications LLC
Author Tim Pratt Gives Supply for Demand, Will Host Another Book Signing Event
After conducting three book signings, stocks of the book in local bookstores were completely sold out, so the author has decided to host another signing in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, December 20th from 12:00PM to 1:00PM at "The Book Store." - December 10, 2010 - Library Tales Publishing
Broadway Playwright Arje Shaw Returns to the Literary Spotlight with The Fix
Arje Shaw, well-known to theater audiences as the author of The Gathering, returns to the literary spotlight with his latest work, a novel called The Fix. - December 10, 2010 - Library Tales Publishing
Uproot the "Glitch" in Your Brain as Albert Garoli is Interviewed by Valerie Connelly on Hot Books – Great Authors
Neurological problem-causing patterns discovered and solution offered. Albert Garoli explains everything in his book "The Evolutionary Glitch." Join him and Valerie Connelly on Hot Books - Great Authors on December 21st 2010. - December 09, 2010 - Albert Garoli
New Thriller by W.D. Jordan Set in Hawaiian Island Tells Tale of Murder, Deception and Gruesome Deeds; Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Panic is spreading across the Hawaiian islands to the village of Kekaha on Kuai’s western shore. The year is 1959. Young boys are disappearing, and many native islanders believe man-eating spirits of legend are to blame. Chief Constable Kekoa Tabura and his bumbling cousin Polunu Mabute... - December 09, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Ruin Mist Comic Book Published by Reagent Press Takes Readers Deeper Into the Fantasy Universe Created by Author Robert Stanek
Readers around the world have enjoyed Robert Stanek’s Ruin Mist, Kingdoms and Dragons books. The books have been translated into many languages and many editions. Earlier this year, Robert Stanek expanded his work through original comic books and now the fourth Delinna Alder comic, Discord (A Daughter of Kings, Comic #4), is being released. - December 08, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
Make the Commitment Today and See "What a Difference a Book Makes" Tomorrow. 100,000 Books Collected in Just One Year.
Child Care Resource Center, a non-profit serving the San Fernando, Antelope, and Santa Clarita Valleys, has collected 100,000 books in the past year. Over 60,000 have been distributed to children and families that would not otherwise have age appropriate books. - December 08, 2010 - child care resource center
Coach/Educator Teaches Others How to Deal with Loss in Her Debut Book on 220 Publishing
Coach/ Educator D. Michlle Stokes tells of her one year journey of healing after suffering multiple losses. - December 08, 2010 - 220 Communications
Pump Up Your Book Announces December ‘10 Authors on Virtual Book Tours
Announcement of Pump Up Your Book Virtual Book Tours’ list of authors for December 2010. - December 08, 2010 - Pump Up Your Book Promotion PR
"Crisis in the Koreas" - "Truman & MacArthur" Author Explores Parallels to Korean War
In an article to be published soon by the American History Club of America and the Korean War Veterans of America, Donald J. Farinacci, author of "Truman & MacArthur, Adversaries For A Common Cause," (Merriam Press, April 2010; merriam-press.com) finds stark parallels between the... - December 08, 2010 - Donald J. Farinacci
BookBuzz.net Client Dr. Sherry L. Meinberg Releases New Book: Recess Is Over! No Nonsense Strategies and Tips for Student Teachers and New Teachers
Dr. Sherry L. Meinberg’s Recess Is Over! No Nonsense Strategies and Tips for Student Teachers and New Teachers is for every student teacher and new teacher wishing to know the ins and outs of teaching. - December 08, 2010 - BookBuzz
Patricia M. Dixon of Houston, Texas Signs Book Contract with Your Time Publishing, LLC
New Orleans based Your Time Publishing, LLC signs author, Patricia M. Dixon. - December 08, 2010 - Your Time Publishing, LLC
Hasslein Books Releases Lexicon of the Planet of the Apes
This 422-page encyclopedia, covering the entire Planet of the Apes mythos--from Aldo to Zira--is now available at Amazon.com. - December 08, 2010 - Hasslein Books
Connecticut History Earns Kudos
Summary of recent reviews and awards earned by the new colonial history of the New Haven area entitled Visible Saints: West Haven, Connecticut, 1648 - 1798. The book is described as the story of colonial America in microcosm. - December 08, 2010 - The Connecticut Press
"Bouncing Back From Loss" by Donna Marie Thompson, CEO of Goals in Action LLC is Rated as "Highly Recommended" by Cheryl Heinrichs of Allbooks Book Review
According to Cheryl Heinrichs of Allbooks Book Review "Author Donna Marie Thompson’s life is proof that one can recover from multiple devastating setbacks in life. She shares her own events and recovery with so much ease, you feel as if you were sitting next to her, having a conversation. I highly recommend this book." - December 07, 2010 - Goals in Action, LLC
Eternal Press Releases Eight New Titles
Eternal Press, a division of Damnation Books releases eight new titles on December 7, 2010. - December 07, 2010 - Caliburn Press LLC
Savant Books Announces Release of Mike Farris' Newest Novel, "Manifest Intent"
Savant Books and Publications LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii, publishers of significant books and enduring media for the 21st century, announces the release of Mike Farris' newest murder-mystery novel, "Manifest Intent." - December 07, 2010 - Savant Books and Publications LLC
New York Author Lifts the Curtain on the World of Opera in New Book "Life In Opera: Truth, Tempo and Soul"
New Book "Life in Opera, Truth, Tempo and Soul" by Maria-Cristina Necula, Goes Behind the Scenes with Some of the Biggest Stars in the Performing Arts - December 07, 2010 - She Got Game Media
Self-Publishing Authors Eligible for December Giveaway of a Free Apple iPad
One author who begins a Diamond or Pearl publishing package with leading self-publisher Outskirts Press this December will join the digital revolution by winning their own free Apple iPad, the device that Oprah Winfrey has called “the best invention of the century so far.” - December 07, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Missouri Author Donates a Portion of Book Proceeds to Houston Based Military Organization
Jackson, MO author, Toby Lynn has just released his new novel entitled, "Daddy's Secret Christmas Wish." He's donating a portion of the proceeds to an organization that builds homes for families of wounded and fallen soldiers. - December 06, 2010 - Toby Lynn
Now on iTunes - The Best People We Know Show- Celebrities and Experts Share Their Success with You
The Best People We Know Show is now on iTunes. Each week, the most sought after national celebrities and experts are interviewed up close and personal - sharing their success with you - so you can be your best success too. Your Host - Deb Scott, BA, CPC, helps people transform challenges into celebrations. Her Book; "The Sky is Green & The Grass is Blue - turning your upside down world right side up!" has won prestigious noted national awards for Best in Non-Fiction & Motivation. - December 05, 2010 - Deb Scott
PicPocket Books Announces the New Release of "The First Christmas", an Interactive Christmas Story for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad
PicPocket Books joins with Marblehead Design Company, Bookmakers LLC and talented artists to bring "The First Christmas" to mobile digital platforms this holiday season. Geared toward toddlers and preschoolers, "The First Christmas" app has interactive elements for additional discovery and engagement, and includes simple thematic questions to spark conversation and discussion with your child. - December 05, 2010 - PicPocket Books
New Fiction Release Features Action, Adventure, Conspiracy Among U.S. Soldiers; Book by Tim Ramsey, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Captain Tom Curran and Constantine Caraballo seem like unlikely friends. Curran, a single man, was raised in an orphanage and is at home anywhere. Caraballo is part of a huge Italian family, and would rather be home. When a mission to find a dangerous energy source goes awry, the men think they’ve seen the worst. But when they arrive at home to find a suspicious death, they find themselves digging into the nature of the military, their superiors' reliability and the depth of their friendship - December 05, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Yourbrain Media Announces Release of New Book, "Self Shot Girls"
Brandy Thomas has announced the release of her new book, “Self Shot Girls” Volume I. The book is unique in that it features beautiful young women who have created and taken photographs of themselves for inclusion in the book. The new release is available as an 8x10 paperback and... - December 05, 2010 - Yourbrain Media Inc
New Release Pokes Fun at Stereotypical Harley Motorcycle Riders; Book by James Albert, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
James Albert, a lifelong rider of touring bicycles and a more recent convert to scooters, has compiled a collection of jokes leveled at the typical Harley rider. Tired of the mockery aimed at his beloved scooters, James Albert strikes back with this bitingly funny medley of witticisms, featuring... - December 05, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
The Club Wins the 2010 William Hill Irish Sports Book of the Year
The winner of the 2010 William Hill Irish Sports Book of the year has been announced. - December 04, 2010 - williamhill.com
Caballo Press Author Thomas Foley to Visit Ireland
Caballo Press of Ann Arbor author Thomas Foley will be visiting Ireland from December 13 to January 7. He will be promoting his recently released book, The Simple Game: An Irish Jockey's Memoir, and his role in Walt Disney Studios' major motion picture Secretariat. - December 03, 2010 - Caballo Press of Ann Arbor
Valya Dudycz Lupescu Reads from Her Novel at Moonstone Arts Center
Ukrainian American writer Valya Dudycz Lupescu will read from her novel, The Silence of Trees on Saturday, December 11, 2010, at Robin’s Books and Moonstone Arts Center in Philadelphia. - December 03, 2010 - Wolfsword Press
Getting Out of the Way is What Author Daniel Dinges Has in Mind for His Characters in His New Novel About Vietnam, "Get Out of the Way"
The 1960s are in full bloom and the Vietnam conflict had reached its apex. Tom Daniels wants no part in fighting a war he does not agree with. - December 03, 2010 - BookBuzz
Salvato Golf Course Landscape Paintings Featured in New Book
The golf course landscape paintings of Central Ohio artist Guy Salvato are featured in the new book - Golf Style: Homes and Collections Inspired by the Course and the Clubhouse, by Vicky Moon. - December 02, 2010 - Golf Impressions Plus
Venture to Bugville with Author Robert Stanek and Discover His Innovative Approach to Teaching Children About Time in His 22nd Bugville Critters Picture Book
Robert Stanek’s ground-breaking Bugville Critters books are captivating the imaginations of young readers around the world. Author Robert Stanek has received hundreds of letters from young readers asking about Buster. In “Every Day is Different,” the precocious lovable Buster sets out to learn the meaning of a day and ends up learning more about time than he ever imagined possible. - December 02, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press