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Obscure Rock Singer/Indie Filmmaker Releases Complete Lyrics and Collected Poetry Books Simultaneously
Jason Martinko, a singer/songwriter and indie filmmaker from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has released a book of complete song lyrics and a book of collected poetry. Both volumes can be found at the online marketplace www.lulu.com/martinko. - April 04, 2010 - The Jason Martinko Revue
Spring Has Sprung Onto the iPad
MobiStories, digital books, ebooks and book apps for kids released its first iPad app just in time for the launch of the device. This digital board book includes narration, music, sound effects and multiple puzzles on every page. - April 02, 2010 - Still Motion Media
Author Publishes an American Trilogy : "We Were The People"
Lisa Stickney has completed an eight year long journey with the publication of a sweeping American trilogy featuring three generations of Americans whose journey began on Ellis Island in September 1892. They lived out their lives against the backdrop of 100 years of American history. The trilogy... - April 02, 2010 - Lisa Stickney
Spring Equinox Giveaway for Conscious and Creative Writers
As we celebrate the renewal of life on earth, and plant the seeds of our new creative intentions, the International Association of Conscious and Creative Writers (IACCW) are delighted to announce a Spring Equinox Special Offer to support your success as an authentic author this year. There are two... - April 02, 2010 - Julia McCutchen
RealTime Publishing Announces A Witch's Tale, a Second Children's Storybook from English Author Dawn Beaumont-Lane
RealTime Publishing author, Dawn Beaumont-Lane, releases her second children storybook called A Witch's Tale. - April 01, 2010 - Ebooks Inc
The Real-Life Press by Author Rebecca Dunning is Being Released by Awen House Publishing
The Real-Life Princess a full-color childrens book written by Rebecca Dunning and illustrated by Devin Smith, will be released in 60 days. The genre is Christian Childrens Fiction. Book Specs: 35 pages, Soft cover, 8.5" by 11". The book will be available at over 30,000 on line locations as well as various retail bookstores. Wholesale orders with no minimum are available through Awen House Publishing. Visit www.rebeccadunning.com for more information and a sneak peak at the artwork. - April 01, 2010 - Awen House Publishing
Former Rocket Mike James to Host Book Signing for Recently Released Memoirs "Fight For Your Dreams" at Books-a-Million in the Houston Pavilions on April 9th, 6-8:30pm
Family, friends and fans will join former Houston Rocket’s guard, Mike James as he celebrates the release of his memoirs “Fight For Your Dreams”. The book signing will take place on Friday, April 9th from 6-8:30 pm. at Books-A-Million in the Houston Pavilions located at 1201 Main... - April 01, 2010 - Mike James
TEDxSF Speaker Lineup and Theme Announced: Courage and Resilience San Francisco Event to be Held April 27th
TEDxSF, the Bay Area’s local, independent organization, announced TEDxSF: Courage and Resilience, an evening of fresh talks exploring the human spirit. Speakers include Captain Paul Watson, of the Sea Shepherd and Whale Wars fame, David Shenk, author of The Genius In All of Us, and Dr. John Gray, the best selling relationship author of Venus on Fire, Mars on Ice. - March 31, 2010 - TEDxSF
Joe Sergi’s New Novel Features Central New Jersey's First Superheroine--Sky Girl is a Superheroic Jersey Girl
In Sky Girl and the Superheroic Legacy, the new novel from Joe Sergi, DeDe Christopher must live up to a legacy that no one can remember. The book takes place in Sergi's home town, a small suburban area in New Jersey named Colonia. And while some of the names of the locations in the book are fictitious, the places in Sky Girl and the Superheroic Legacy are real. - March 31, 2010 - Joe Sergi
Following Through and Pursuing One’s Goal in Life with Enthusiasm Sent by Fida Abbott, the Owner of Abbott'sbooks.com (Fida Abbott's Published Books)
From the award-winning author of “What Prayers Does Mommy Teach Me?” “Dancing in My World,” and “Amerindo Kitchen in Series” comes a captivating and inspiring novel that will take readers to the author’s own true story. Enthusiasm by author Fida R. Abbott will motivate readers to follow through and pursue their goals in life. - March 30, 2010 - Abbottsbooks
A Furry Friend with a Strong Message
Meg Walsh, author of the popular children’s book, Mama, Won’t You Play With Me?, has recently released a limited edition “Dudley Duckling” plush to add to her already inspirational message of hope and comfort. - March 30, 2010 - Meg Walsh
KMBA Enterprises, LLC Releases Miss Sue Lucky’s Fishin’ Secrets: Grandma’s Wisdom in a Book
“Don’t go around measurin' yourself by other people’s rulers. ’Cause you’ll never measure up.” – Miss Sue Lucky Miss Sue Lucky’s Fishin’ Secrets is a story about a girl named Ruby Gray who suddenly has struggles in love and asks Miss Sue Lucky... - March 29, 2010 - KMBA Enterprises, LLC
New Book Release by Noted Author Barbara Sinor, Ph.D. Tales of Addiction and Inspiration for Recovery April 15th Book Release by Loving Healing Press, Inc.
Free Book Drawing on pre-orders now - visit author's web site today. - March 29, 2010 - Dr. Barbara Sinor
RealTime Publishing Are Delighted to Announce the Releases of an Exciting Cat and Mouse Thriller by Canadian Author, William Potter
RealTime Publishing author, William Potter, releases a Mystery and Detective novel, Dead of Knight. - March 29, 2010 - Ebooks Inc
B. Anthony Love and Associates, LLC Releases Breakthrough Book - The Golden Rhythm: Righteous and Empowered Living
Byron Love, owner of B. Anthony Love and Associates, LLC, has releaseed a breakthrough new book: The Golden Rhythm: Righteous and Empowered Living. The Golden Rhythm is a unique guidebook written to people who have been challenged by life. There is a path to take people from where we are to where... - March 28, 2010 - B. Anthony Love and Associates, LLC
Advocate USA's Reece Manley Overloads CBS Radio Caller Board
Reece Manley Lights Up Caller Board on CBS Radio as Progressive Christian Author and Speaker Commanded Huge Response - March 27, 2010 - Advocate USA LLC
When is a New Book of Poetry Not a Book of Poetry?
MG Hardie releases It Ain’t Just The Size a blend of poetry and drama. - March 27, 2010 - MG
Signalman in Europe: Signalman Publishing Reaches Agreement with European eBook Distributor LiquidBookstore and Releases "The Gaelic Letters"
Signalman Publishing and LiquidBookstore sign an agreement to distribute Signalman's eBooks using the LiquidBookstore platform. The first book to be released in this effort is "The Gaelic Letters," the debut family mystery novel by R. Thomas Roe. - March 27, 2010 - Signalman Publishing
Cape Cod & Islands Reflections Released
What do Edward Gorey, the Wellfleet drive-in, the Provincetown dune shacks, and a thunderstorm on Cape Cod Bay have in common? They’re all featured in the latest coffee table photography book, “Cape Cod & Islands Reflections” by Chatham photographer Christopher Seufert. - March 27, 2010 - Mooncusser Films, LLC
Chinese Textbook Review Contest Offers $100 Prize
Childbook.com is holding a review contest open to all current and past users of the New Practical Chinese Reader (NPCR) textbooks. - March 27, 2010 - childbook.com
A Humorous New Book - James Bond: License To "Quote" Published by Blue Eyed Books - Uncovers the Lighter Side of the World's Favorite Undercover Agent
A new book James Bond: License To "Quote" - The Quotable Double-0 Seven is the first book of humorous quotations solely dedicated to the ever-expanding universe that surrounds James Bond - 007. This volume - of 1500 light-hearted quotes - uniquely focuses on the off-beat observations and comical comments made about 007 rather than direct quotes from the Bond films or books. License To "Quote" turns the tables on the world’s favorite spy and turns the spotlight on him. - March 26, 2010 - Blue Eyed Books
Bentley Gate's Hotly Anticipated Thriller, The Bahrain Conspiracy, Hits the Streets
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 Bentley Gate's long awaited thriller novel, The Bahrain Conspiracy. - March 26, 2010 - Savant Books and Publications LLC
The Little Universe, New Age Fiction Gets Readers Thinking About Their Place in the Universe
The Little Universe is new age, spiritual fiction about a small crew that creates a miniature, self-enclosed universe then searches within their creation for life on the tiny planets. Some of the life is primitive, like primordial soup, yet some of the life is advanced alien societies. The project immediately becomes a goldmine of discovery, and the new-found products and wisdom that emerges will forever change the world. - March 26, 2010 - Jason Matthews
Stone Arch Books Reveals Sports Star Contest Finalists, Kids Encouraged to Vote Online for Winner
Capstone imprint Stone Arch Books, children's fiction publisher, announces the top five finalists in its Create Your Own Sports Star nationwide contest, inspired by the publisher’s partnership with Sports Illustrated KIDS. The contest invited students in grades 3-6 to create their own... - March 26, 2010 - Capstone
August Zang and The Croissant: Don't Thank Him. Please. - Chez Jim Books Introduces "August Zang and the French Croissant - How Viennoiserie Came to France"
August Zang brought the croissant to France and helped transform French baking. But he did his best to be sure no one knew that. A new book from Chez Jim Books "August Zang and the French Croissant - How Viennoiserie Came to France" - reveals how Zang brought the croissant to France, transformed French baking, then returned to Austria to found a newspaper - and to try to bury his past as a "baker." - March 25, 2010 - Chez Jim Books
Flood-Damaged Louisville Library Needs Books, Author Susan Mallery Helps
New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery donates books and money to the Louisville Free Public Library, to help them rebuild their collection after a 2009 flood. - March 25, 2010 - Susan Mallery
Toni Hudson’s Kerekt Living.com Launching to Inspire and Educate
Toni Hudson’s KerektLiving.com is a resource center for anyone wanting to create a Consciously Proactive Preventative Lifestyle. She provides inspiring clear information about: Why you should eat healthier now rather than later. Find out where to shop. What foods to buy that will give you better health. How to cook it. Where to eat it. - March 25, 2010 - Kerekt Living
GFA Consulting Inc., Owned by Gonzalo Fernández, is Expanding Its Business Scope Into the Media Business Segment, by Representing an Author and Two Music Groups
GFA Consulting Inc. have arranged to have Gonzalo Fernández, author of Cuba's Primer-Castro's Earring Economy, at bookstores in South Florida, and Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill in North Carolina, for book readings events in the near future. The author's wife, Teresa, will present short programs of Cuban songs at the book readings. - March 24, 2010 - Gonzalo Fernández
Sky Girl’s Superheroic Legacy to Take Off at a Super Show
Author Joe Sergi will be offering a sneak preview of his new novel, Sky Girl and the Superheroic Legacy at this year's CGS SuperShow, a creator focused comic convention, which will be held March 27 through March 28th at the Greater Reading Expo Center in Reading, PA. - March 24, 2010 - Joe Sergi
Ancient Relic Tracked to France; Renowned Psychologist and Professor Brett King Releases Debut Adventure - Thriller the Radix
The Radix, an ancient relic lost for centuries, appears in the unlikeliest of places – the chest of a mummified priest. What follows is a global hunt for the key to unlocking its chilling secret. - March 24, 2010 - Brett King
New Children's Book: Mrs. Gowing's Kindergarten. A Fun Story Book About Going to School.
Pattie Gowing, owner of The Portland Preschool Directory, has written a delightful book about going to kindergarten. Mrs. Gowing’s Kindergarten is filled with colorful illustrations by an aspiring young illustrator, Lydia vonderLuft. Also included in the book are illustrations by Mrs. - March 24, 2010 - Portland Preschool Directory
GrandCrazy Boutique Owner Talks Grandparenting on Dr. Phil Show
Twin Cities Resident and Grandparenting Boutique Owner, Jan Filer, Appears as Guest on Dr. Phil Show to Discuss Grandparenting Trends and Tips for First-timers. - March 23, 2010 - GrandCrazy
New Book Asks Adults: "When Was the Last Time You Played Hide and Seek?"
Based on the premise that grownups still play games like Hide and Seek and Simon Says when they’re afraid, stressed out or their backs are against the wall, A New Fearless You provides a thought-provoking approach to overcoming your fears and developing a new game plan, one that puts fear in its place – in the rearview mirror. A New Fearless You is unique in that it takes the dark and often debilitating subject of “fear” and presents it in a lighthearted language -- games adults still play. - March 22, 2010 - Breakthrough Transformations
First Book to Comparatively Explore Policies Toward Indigenous People’s in Canada and India Released
Indigenous Peoples in Liberal Democratic States is the first comparative study of the interactions between indigenous peoples and political regimes of the Province of British Columbia, Canada and the hill areas of composite Assam, India. - March 22, 2010 - Bauu Institute and Press
New Paranormal Romance Series Dark of kNight Introduces Sequel
Target Readers 18 to 45. Fall of kNight, the awaited sequel to the debut novel Dark of kNight by T.L. Mitchell will be released in Ebook and Kindle format Tuesday, May 18, 2010. Paperback release will follow in August 2010. - March 22, 2010 - Dark of kNight Series Books
GrabMore US - Online Books Store Launch - Online Shopping for Books
GrabMore.com, an elite Online Books Shopping Platform for you to Search, Find and Buy Used Books, New Books, Rare Books and Out of Print Books and Text Books, included with Exclusive Offers and Prices. - March 21, 2010 - GrabMore - Online Books Store
Polar Publications Announces the Release of a New Novel by Gary Morris
An Australian novel based on Historical facts, Planned release is June 2010 and reviewers agree that "this book is sure to win thousands of followers to Gary Morris' easy to read style of writing; it may well set the bar for popularity in the lead up to Father's Day." - March 20, 2010 - Polar Publications
Ryan Haggerty’s The Gray Devil, 18-Year-Old Author Publishes Novel That Has Been in the Making for Four Years
New Hampshire author Ryan Haggerty publishes his first novel The Gray Devil on Lulu.com. - March 20, 2010 - The Gray Devil
On the First Day of Spring - Just in Time for Spring Cleaning - Comes a New Release from Sea Level Publishing
The Seeds of Clutter presents seventeen new habits, plus dozens of tips, for controlling common household clutter at its source. “From little acorns mighty oaks do grow” - Proverb Just as most plants start as a seed, many piles of clutter can begin with a single misplaced item. These... - March 20, 2010 - Sea Level Publishing
Donna Rappich Carr Memorial Scholarship Fund
Donna Rappich Carr Memorial Scholarship Fund is a way donors can contribute to help second chance students receive a college education they deserve. - March 19, 2010 - Donna Rappich Carr Memorial Scholarship Fund
Bestselling Children’s Book Makes Digital Debut; Free Animated Video of The Animal Boogie Available at barefootbooks.com
Starting today, children and families can sing along with creatures of the Indian jungle in a free animated video of The Animal Boogie at http://www.barefootbooks.com/animal_boogie_video. One of Barefoot Books’ bestselling books, with more than a million copies sold, The Animal Boogie... - March 19, 2010 - Barefoot Books
“People’s History” Expands to Florida with Local Author's New Release
A local Florida author Adam Wasserman has brought Florida history to life with his recent release, A People’s History of Florida 1513-1876: How Africans, Seminoles, Women, and Lower Class Whites Shaped the Sunshine State, which narrates Florida history through the words, experiences, ideas,... - March 19, 2010 - Adam Wasserman
Suspense Magazine to Induct Mario Puzo in Hall of Fame for May 2010
Mario Puzo will become the third member of the Suspense Magazine Hall of Fame in May 2010. This is the highest honor Suspense Magazine gives to authors. - March 19, 2010 - Suspense Publishing
Trafford Releases Top Ten Best Seller List for February 2010
Health-Related Books Take Three of the Top Five Slots. - March 18, 2010 - Trafford Publishing
Pazuzu Trilogy Available as EBooks
The Pazuzu Trilogy by Matthew Sawyer is now available in ebook formats at Smashwords. - March 18, 2010 - Pazuzu Book Series
Black, NeoSoul, Jazz Spoken Word by Tia Stewart, Poet and Novelist
Virginia author, Tia Stewart, offers a microspic look into the souls of men and women in her new poetry book, Colors of a Man, Tribute to African-American Men. Her new spoken word CD, is "both jazz and neosoul like Jill Scott with some hip-hop" say her producer, Sean "Wopp" Watson. - March 17, 2010 - Colors of a Man Press
Goliath’s Head Revisits a Profound Time in Jewish History Through the Eyes of a Ukrainian Jew
New Novel Set in Early-Twentieth-Century Russia Recounts the Violence and Oppression of the Pogroms and Brings to Life the Gut-Wrenching Choices One Young Man Must Make to Save Those He Loves. - March 17, 2010 - B. Bennett Press
AuthorHouse Releases Top Ten Bestseller List for February 2010
Inspiring Collection of Organ Donation Stories Tops the List - March 17, 2010 - AuthorHouse
Published Horror Author Kat Yares a Member of the Arkansas Talent DataBase is This Weeks Guest on Arkansas Talent Conversations
Horror and thriller author Kat Yares has released the first in a series of short stories titled Revealed Evil, she reveals just how these stories came about. Arkansas Talent Conversations is a weekly podcast that interviews Arts and Entertainment Professionals for perspectives into today’s art, film and entertainment scene. - March 17, 2010 - Arkansas Talent DataBase
Groundbreaking Book by Charlie Duncan Wins Support of World’s Biggest Children’s Charity; Save the Children Praises New Book’s Innovative Approach to Growing Up Healthy
A school teacher turned author, who created an ingenious and fun new way to help children enjoy healthy eating, is cooking up a storm of international support for his debut book which is launched on March 31st. One of the funniest food books ever published – and probably the most widely... - March 17, 2010 - Charlie Duncan