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Student and His Mentor Take on the System in A Teacher's Tears, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published A Teacher's Tears: A Story of Survival in Today's High Schools by William B. Moore. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the biographical fiction category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes... - November 29, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Solace, Author Molly Calliste
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Solace by Molly Calliste, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 8.5 x 8.5 color paperback in the Poetry / General category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $27.95. - November 29, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Dentistry Exposé, Be Afraid of a Dentist, Be Afraid, Published by Outskirts Press
Author Tkumah A&T&D today announced the release of her exposé Be Afraid of a Dentist, Be Afraid, published by Outskirts Press. Composed in the words of her father and herself, the author’s chronicle of the dental “crimes” she has been forced to suffer brings to... - November 29, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Vision of Enlightened Femininity Drawn in Mountain Dragon, Published by Outskirts Press
Author Bradley Clemmons today announced the release of his two volume Mountain Dragon series, Aspiration and Fulfillment, published by Outskirts Press. Clemmons’ riveting saga spans generations and weaves spirituality, magic, karma and the bonds of love in a tale of high adventure about an... - November 29, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Bright, Edgy New Literary Fiction, Elephant Milk, Published by Outskirts Press
Widely published author and veteran actress of film, stage and television, Diane Sherry Case, today announced the release of her novel, Elephant Milk, published by Miraculous Books. Case’s quirky and rambunctious narrative of a young heroine’s pursuit of her lost lover through a world... - November 29, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Poignant New Novel Also Educates About Dependency: Addiction, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Addiction: Yours, Mine, and Ours by H. E. Logue, M.D. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the psychology and applied psychology category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. - November 29, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Simple Tips for Solid Investment Income Given in Paul's Method, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Paul's Method by Paul Tharman. The author's most recent book to date is a 5 x 8 paperback in the business and economics, accounting and financial category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The webpage at... - November 29, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
An Uncanny Hunt for Unusual Treasure: The Flea Marketeer, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Flea Marketeer by Stephen V. Roberts. The author's most recent book to date is a 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the fiction and suspense category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The webpage at... - November 29, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Gambling Comes in Many Levels in New Thriller, Jackpot!, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Jackpot! by Robert Bruce Kennedy. The author's most recent book to date is a 5 x 8 paperback in the fiction thriller category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Jackpot! is also available in its 6 x 9... - November 29, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Health Care Business Guide, A Running Start For Your Practice, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published A Running Start For Your Practice: Before You Even Start by Brandon K. Pasa, D.C. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the business and economics and business development category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such... - November 29, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
True Korean War Tale of Subverted Justice, Command Influence, Published by Outskirts Press
Robert A. Shaines today announced the release of Command Influence, A Story of Korea and the Politics of Injustice, published by Outskirts Press. Shaines’ fascinating peek into this less than honorable moment in American history shows not only the wholesale problems that permeated the... - November 29, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Collector’s Edition, Did Success Spoil Jayne Mansfield? Her Life in Pictures and Text, Published by Outskirts Press
Author Frank Ferruccio today announced the release of Did Success Spoil Jayne Mansfield, Her Life in Pictures and Text, with Damien Santrioni, published by Outskirts Press. The second book in film historian Ferruccio’s biographical series on Mansfield, this new volume brings Jayne’s... - November 29, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Holy Wisdom of Sophia, Isis, Eve and Mary in Woman Without A Name, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Woman Without A Name: A Wisdom Tale by Karen Mitchell. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the body, mind and spirit and spirituality category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. - November 29, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Young Detective Solves More Than Crime in the Theft of Time, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Theft of Time by Sean Choksi. The author's most recent book to date is a 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the mystery and detective story juvenile fiction category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The webpage... - November 29, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Award-Winning Authors Release New Children’s Book in Gabriella Series
"Gabriella Counts to Ten in Eight Languages" is the new release from award-winning authors Jerry and Patsy Di Leo. It is the third book in the Gabriella book series, which is inspired by Jerry's young daughter, Gabriella. In "Gabriella Counts to Ten in Eight Languages,"... - November 29, 2010 - Jerry and Patsy Di Leo
Author Colby Van Wagoner Releases New Paperback Crow Mountain
Author Colby Van Wagoner releases paperback Crow Mountain through publisher Wordclay on October 4th, 2010. The book has a western frontier feel, similar to popular westerns of past and present, and incorporates the Navajo legend of the Skinwalker. - November 29, 2010 - Colby Van Wagoner
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.
Ex-Judge Blows Lid Off Holiday Season in Hilarious, Politically Incorrect Thriller, Christmas Eve Can Kill You, Published by Outskirts Press
Veteran radio and television writer William Marantz today announced the release of his first novel, Christmas Eve Can Kill You, published by Outskirts Press. Jews don’t celebrate Christmas – and this year will be no exception for radio personality Val Virgo (aka Izzy Miller). After his... - November 29, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Woman Struggles to Unleash Her Inner Beauty: Nappy Head and All, Published by Outskirts Press
Novelist and playwright Lynda Tidwell Morris today announced the release of her newest fiction work, Nappy Head and All, published by Outskirts Press. Morris’ poignant tale introduces the strong, yet vulnerable voice of Nadine to tell of the abuse and rejection she experienced from her... - 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
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
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
The Forgotten Soldier by Carroll Durham
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. - November 25, 2010 - The Forgotten Soldier
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
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
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
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
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
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