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WWII Memoirs of Sailor and Journalist, Treasures from the Attic, Published by Outskirts Press
Editor Charles Welsh today announced the release of Treasures from the Attic, My Father’s Letters, 1944-1945, from the States and Aboard Ship in the Pacific, published by Outskirts Press. This pleasing, poignant collection of letters offers a gamut of well written love letters, travelogues,... - November 29, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Postcards from the Grampians – Thomas Palfy’s Latest Book Published
Thomas Palfy, writer-photographer is starting a new travel-photo book series – the “Postcards from…”. The recently published first volume, “Postcards from the Grampians” introduces the great mountain ranges through a series of photographs with comments. The Grampians National Park is located in Western Victoria, Australia. - November 28, 2010 - Thomas Palfy
A Gift for the Desert Storm Vet - Novel Released on the 20th Anniversary of Desert Storm
Many men and women were either involved in Operation Desert Storm or glued to the television as we watched the war unfold before us. Thomas T. Fields, Jr has penned the novel "Desert Burning" for the 20th anniversary of Operation Desert Storm. We are now approaching the anniversary of the Christmas that was so special to the typical American as the Coalition Troops in Saudi Arabia prepared for war. - November 28, 2010 - Thomas T Fields
PR Professional and Author Activates Books to Kindle
PR professional, Jeannie Ferrara of Thy Word Public Relations in S. Florida recently activated two books to Kindle through Publish America. - November 27, 2010 - Thy Word Public Relations
Shortlist Announced for the William Hill Irish Sports Book of the Year
The shortlist of six books to contest the title of William Hill Irish Sports Book of the Year for 2010 was announced today. Some of Ireland’s most famous sports stars have made the top six sports books of the year including John Giles, Ruby Walsh and Bernard Dunne. Giles’ book,... - November 26, 2010 - williamhill.com
Creepy Timing for Radioactive Mouse Hunt and Release of New Kid's Book, The Dead Boys
Workers at a decommissioned nuclear site are hunting for a radioactive mouse but new book, The Dead Boys, by Royce Buckingham suggests they might want to pay attention to the trees. - November 26, 2010 - Royce Buckingham
The Forgotten Soldier by Carroll Durham
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. - November 25, 2010 - The Forgotten Soldier
MyDigitalFamily Expert: Holiday Technology Gifts Can be Good for Families
Why does this expert in technology’s impact on family life speak positively about how technology can benefit families and children? - November 24, 2010 - MyDigitalFamily
Ha’Tell Again Offers Beautiful Photo Hanukkah Holiday Books that Teach and Enchant
Aaron Ha’Tell announced today that the striking hardcover color classic “Lighting the Way to Freedom: Treasured Hanukkah Menorahs of Early Israel” and the new poetic softcover black and white “A Celebration of Light: Treasured Hanukkah Menorahs of Early Israel” are now both in print and available everywhere. - November 24, 2010 - Hanukkiot.Com
Pilgrim's Tales New Spanish Edition of Award-Winning Book, Yak Butter Blues, Leads Readers on an Historic Tibetan Journey
Spanish readers can now join a brave couple and their horse on a harrowing 1000-kilometer journey across the wild Tibetan plains. Brandon Wilson’s Yak Butter Blues interweaves the story of Tibet’s struggle to survive with their own. Join them for an edge-of-your-seat odyssey along a trail once called “Impossible!” - November 24, 2010 - Pilgrim's Tales, Inc.
"Bouncing Back From Loss" Authored by Donna Marie Thompson, PhD CEO of Goals in Action LLC, Earns Rave Review from "Reader Views"
"Bouncing Back From Loss: How To Learn From Your Past, Build The Present, And Transform Your Future" written by Donna Marie Thompson, PhD and released by Morgan James Publishing in NYC was favorably reviewed by Olivera Baumgartner-Jackson for Reader Views. According to Baumgartner-Jackson, "The book details four simultaneous losses - relationship, financial, emotional, and physical -- and then conveys an amazing bouncing back story that is an inspiration to us all." - November 24, 2010 - Goals in Action, LLC
Helen Darras (SyFy Channel), David Prowse (Darth Vader of "Star Wars"), Harry Potter Actors & Other Celebrities to Attend Collectormania London, England, Nov. 27-28, 2010
Join over 75 Hollywood Celebrity Guests, with some donating a portion of their proceeds to Charities they support, at The Entertainment Media Show and Collectormania London during Saturday & Sunday, November 27-28, 2010 at the (Kensington) Olympia 2. - November 23, 2010 - Incorporate That Incorporated c/o Helen Darras
More Learning Adventures Featuring Buster and Friends from the Little Small Press and Big Hearted Author Robert Stanek
The Bugville Learning Adventures started with Buster Bee’s Adventures with Letters and Words, a 28-page picture book first published in 2007. Robert Stanek followed up that book with several other “Learning Adventures.” Now Reagent Press launches an official Bugville Publishing imprint and a line of “Learning Adventures” books. - November 23, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
From Our Library to Yours: Sharing Spiritual Enlightenment
Spiritual Seeker Book Swap enables people from all over the world to share spiritual knowledge and wisdom by trading spiritually educational books with one another. The site, which features books on everything from astral travel to psychology to Toltec wisdom, is currently the only one of its kind. - November 23, 2010 - Spiritual Seeker Book Swap, Inc.
Book Based on Sarah Palin Winning the 2012 U.S. Presidential Election Has Been Released
Sarah Palin Apocalypse Americana, a novel by Sheldon Filger based on former Alaska governor Sarah Palin winning the 2012 U.S. presidential election and becoming America's 45th president, has been published. - November 23, 2010 - eSarahPalin.com
Outskirts Press Reveals Top 10 Fiction Books in Self Publishing for Thanksgiving 2010
Outskirts Press, the fastest-growing full-service self-publishing and book marketing company, today announced its top ten fiction books for Thanksgiving Weekend 2010. Readers can enjoy the paperback format while relaxing at home over the holiday weekend or the Kindle Edition while waiting in lines... - November 23, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Kenlighten, the Social Learning Website, Spreads Across a 100 Countries
Mavenz, the India-based management and technology services company behind Kenlighten, continues to bring social learners together. - November 22, 2010 - Mavenz Management and Technology Services Private Limited
The Diet Joke Announces New Overeating Advisory System -- Warns Americans of Holiday Risk
Lisa Pedace, award-winning author of The Diet Joke, unveils her new color-coded Overeating Threat Level System -- warns Americans of overeating risk this holiday season. - November 21, 2010 - Big Shot Press
TFI Envision, Inc. Receives Creative Gold
Creativity International Awards made the selections for the upcoming Creativity 40th Print & Packaging Competition Book. This book represents the best of creative design work from 31 countries, 4 Canadian Provinces and 27 U.S. states, and will include 4 pieces from TFI Envision, Inc. - 2 Gold... - November 21, 2010 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Unstoppable - Gigi Stetler to be at Miami Book Fair International Street Fair Signing Books This Friday, Saturday and Sunday November 19th, 20th and 21st
"Gigi's story is about a girl who wouldn’t give up, it reads like a best seller, replete with plot twists, shady characters and a heroine with many layers," says Richard Angulo - JAS Literary Publishing. - November 20, 2010 - JAS Literary Publishing
Dooney's World 1776. New Children's Book Series to Focus on American Revolution, Founding Fathers.
A new children's book series, Dooney's World 1776, teaches children actual American History and not revisionist fiction. The book focuses on the American Revolution, Founding Fathers and the role that God played in the creation of the United States. - November 19, 2010 - Dooney's World 1776
Savant Books and Publications Announces Release of Zachary M. Oliver's Newest Educational Book "Falling but Fullfilled: Reflections on Multiple Intelligences"
Savant Books and Publications LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii, publishers of significant books and enduring media for the 21st century, is pleased to announce the release of Zachary M. Oliver's new book, "Falling but Fulfilled: Reflections on Multiple Intelligences." - November 19, 2010 - Savant Books and Publications LLC
Spiritual Diversity the Underlying Theme in New Multi-Faith Children’s Book Series
Little Lamb Properties™, LLC is an Atlanta-based spiritual child development™ media company that produces content and merchandise featuring a set of children’s characters representing different faiths. From its offices in Atlanta and New York City, the company promotes an inclusive view of the world’s religions and faiths. - November 19, 2010 - Little Lamb Properties, LLC
Lit Agency Starts Manuscript Review Service
Lit Agency, the Mumbai based literary agency has started a Manuscript Review Service for authors. The idea behind the service is to help authors polish their manuscripts before they send it off to the publishers for consideration. The reasoning behind starting the service is very simple. With the... - November 19, 2010 - Social Chakras
Experience the Dawn of the Ages with New High Fantasy Book from Author Robert Stanek and Publisher Reagent Press
A millennia before the events of the bestselling author Robert Stanek's epic Ruin Mist, Kingdoms and Dragons books, the Ageless own heaven and earth, controlling the Hundred Worlds with an iron fist. Jurin, the war machine of the Ageless, conquered the Alvish homeworld and the enslaved Alvs are forced into labor camps on a distant world where darkness rules the night. - November 18, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
Author, Nicole Plain, Release of 1st book of Poetry, "Reflections of a Life Lived"
These remarkable poems will be sure to make you laugh, cry, ponder, and feel like the most enlightened person alive. Reflections of a Life Lived will be officially released on December 9, 2010 by Your Time Publishing, LLC. Nicole Plain born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana is thirty years of... - November 18, 2010 - Your Time Publishing, LLC
Your Time Publishing, LLC Signs Children Author, Sherry "Leddy" Milam
Miss Leddy as she's know around her circle of associates has finally thrown her hat into the ring. - November 18, 2010 - Your Time Publishing, LLC
Book Release, Author, Christy Cece Chapman "20 Thoughts Every Woman Should Have"
Book launch scheduled for January 9, 2011. Now accepting pre-orders. - November 18, 2010 - Your Time Publishing, LLC
Wisconsinmade.com Presents Gallopade International's Wisconsin Book Set for Kids
Wisconsinmade.com, an e-commerce gift store, is pleased to announce that Gallopade International has joined their artisan group. Wisconsinmade.com carefully selects only the finest-quality products and offers them for sale on the Internet. "In Wisconsin, we take pride in our state's heritage,... - November 17, 2010 - Wisconsinmade.com
The Literacy Site and GreaterGood Network Celebrate Six Years of Clicking and Nearly 3 Million Free Books for Kids
The Literacy Site, a website in the GreaterGood Network, celebrates six years of giving in November. Since it began, The Literacy Site has funded nearly three million books for children through free clicks on its orange button. For many, these books were the first book that they ever owned. - November 17, 2010 - GreaterGood
New Feng Shui for Business eBook: The Feng Shui Advantage – Practical Business Strategies
This is the first-ever Feng Shui for business eBook provides actual, detailed case studies, with interviews from the business owners and managers, full-color photos and floor plans, published by Luminous Spaces Feng Shui. - November 17, 2010 - Luminous Spaces
Helen Darras, Actor Jeff Conaway & Icon George Barris to Appear on SyFy Channel Show "Hollywood Treasure" at 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 17, 2010
SyFy Channel TV Show "Hollywood Treasure," follows Joe Maddalena as he navigates his way through the intricate world of collecting showbiz and pop culture memorabilia. This week's episode features Helen Darras with celebrity guest appearances from actor Jeff Conaway & George Barris, filmed at the Globe Theater in Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA. - November 16, 2010 - Incorporate That Incorporated c/o Helen Darras
James Gerdeman Authors New Book Aiming to Entertain All with "Jimmy Goes Hunting" in Time for the Holidays
James Gerdeman has the audacity to think little boys can go hunting and it is good for them. He thinks time spent with grandpa, dad and uncles is priceless. The time spent with nature adds another wonderful dimension. Hunting is more than a sport. It teaches survival and respect for each other as well as nature. Gerdeman’s brother Dave said, “Read Jimmy Goes Hunting.” - November 16, 2010 - JDGerdeman
Children's Book Authors Offer Rewards for Your Pledges
New York-based authors Jerry and Patsy Di Leo are seeking pledges to fund their third children's picture book, Gabriella Counts to Ten in Eight Languages. Those making pledges receive rewards such as autographed copies of the Di Leo's books. The award-winning authors have teamed up with... - November 16, 2010 - Jerry and Patsy Di Leo
Donald J. Farinacci Announces Cold War Trilogy
Donald J. Farinacci, author of the award-winning and critically acclaimed "Truman and MacArthur, Adversaries for A Common Cause," (Merriam Press, 2010), through his literary production company, Scrivener Literary Productions, announces the "Scrivener Cold War Trilogy" consisting... - November 16, 2010 - Donald J. Farinacci
Explore the Solar System with Author Robert Stanek as He Takes Readers Along on His Fifteen Year Dream of Bugville in His 21st Bugville Critters Picture Book
Robert Stanek has been dreaming of the stars and life beyond our world ever since reading Edgar Rice Burroughs classic “Mars” books as a child, and he’s always wanted to write a book that could inspire children to learn more about the things they see up in the sky from the moon... - November 15, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
Stars Trek to Mercury in Zodiacts: Gemini Jamboree
Zodiacts: Gemini Jamboree by Donna McGarry introduces young readers to the Gemini experience through vibrant art and whimsical verse. Join Starrkitty, Leo and the gang as they travel to Mercury for a whirlwind expo. - November 14, 2010 - Zodiacts
"Revelation: The Epiphany of Cassandra Philips" - a Tightly Plotted Page Turner
Mark Poncy’s "Revelation: The Epiphany of Cassandra Philips" turns the lens of science fiction/fantasy upon the deep philosophical issues that have haunted mankind since the birth of imagination. - November 14, 2010 - Mark Poncy, Revelation
Lewis and Clarke Travel to Ithaca, New York
National Book Auctions, a public auction service located in Ithaca, NY, is pleased to offer at their Sunday, December 5th auction, the 1814 first printing of "Travels to the Source of the Missouri River and Across the American Continent to the Pacific Ocean." This volume contains the... - November 14, 2010 - National Book Auctions
Runner and Globetrotter Poets Schlepp to Brooklyn in the Name of Poetry
Poets, Harry Bentivegna Lichtenstein, a runner and health enthusiast, and Maria Lisella, a travel writer by profession, will entertain the Brownstone Poets on Saturday, December 4. - November 13, 2010 - The Brownstone Poets
New Memoir by Dr. Lewis Reznik Describes Boy’s Journey During Holocaust’s Horrors; Published by Dog Ear Publishing
As Lewis Reznik was a boy coming of age, Nazi killing squads were sweeping the Polish countryside, slaughtering Jews such as his father. Eventually his sister, grandmother and other relatives are killed as the Nazis continue their relentless search for Jews. Reznik and his family faced challenges... - November 13, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Release Tells Story of Abuser Who Returns for Ultimate Revenge; Book by Maryellen Hess, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Kate suffered years of cruelty and shame at the hands of Ben, her husband. One night, after Ben nearly kills her, Kate realizes she must testify against him to save her young daughter and herself. After Ben goes to prison Kate begins rebuilding her dignity and her life. But Ben is gone only two years and when he is released he is ready to exact revenge. Kate doesn’t know Ben is out until Emma, her daughter, disappears. To get Emma back, Kate must return to the deadly game Ben plays. - November 13, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
New Release Tells Heartbreaking Story of Mother’s Quest for Helping Her Son Heal; Book by Sharon Dzialo, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Everything changed when 12-year-old Adam Dzialo nearly drowned, spending more than 20 minutes underwater. The accident transformed him from a healthy, vibrant sports player to a tube-fed, nonverbal and severely traumatized child. Traditional options such as surgery, medication and therapy led not to success but to disappointment. But a meeting with an experienced clairvoyant shows the author a new way to treat her son, opening the family's minds to a deeper approach to Adam's recovery. - November 13, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Book Launch: Kismet by Wayne Sharrocks (Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers Ltd).
This eagerly awaited new novel from highly acclaimed author Wayne Sharrocks is now on world-wide release. - November 13, 2010 - Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers Ltd
Poet Nicole Plain Signs with New Orleans Company, Your Time Publishing, LLC
Poet Nicole Plain has signed a contract with Your Time Publishing, LLC. Her first release is scheduled for early 2011 - November 13, 2010 - Your Time Publishing, LLC
Bestselling New Jersey Author Caridad Pineiro Celebrates Her 25th Release
New York Times bestseller Caridad Pineiro discusses the release of her 25th publication which is set along the Jersey Shore. - November 12, 2010 - Caridad Pineiro
James Gerdeman Authors New Book Slated to Hook All with "Jimmy Goes Fishing" and It is in Time for the Holidays
James Gerdeman wants everyone to experience a fun filled youth when young boys go fishing. Fishing is fun for everyone and when little boys set out to catch the Monster of Big Bend it becomes hilarious. They get creative when they need to earn money to buy new fishing poles. Gerdeman knows everyone will enjoy reading the antics and stories of family and friends. Gerdeman's own brother Al says "Read Jimmy Goes Fishing." - November 11, 2010 - JDGerdeman
Len Saunders Has Earned the Coveted Parent Tested, Parent Approved (PTPA) Seal of Approval
“An Adventure In Exercise” book series has been awarded the PTPA Winner’s Seal of Approval. - November 11, 2010 - Len Saunders
Damnation Books LLC Buys Realms of Fantasy Magazine
Warren Lapine, publisher of Realms of Fantasy Magazine and Kim Richards Gilchrist, CEO and co-owner of Damnation Books LLC announce the sale of Realms of Fantasy Magazine to Damnation Books LLC. Fans of the largest fantasy magazine in the world will be pleased to know the December 2010 issue will... - November 10, 2010 - Caliburn Press LLC
Enslow Publishers, Inc. Releases New Elementary Series on Working Dogs
Enslow Publishers, Inc., publisher of children’s books for the school and library market, announces the release of its new series, Amazing Working Dogs with American Humane. - November 10, 2010 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.