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Announcing the Release of "The Memory Barrel" by D.B.Lorgan
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Memory Barrel by DBLorgan, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 paperback in the Fiction / Family Life category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $15.95. The webpage at www.outskirtspress.com/DBLorgan was launched simultaneously with the book's publication. - June 08, 2010 - The Memory Barrel by D.B.Lorgan
Santosh Kalwar's Eleventh Book, Entitled "An Aphrodisiac," is Published
In his new book with very interesting title, "An Aphrodisiac," a young Nepalese poet from Chitwan, Nepal has published collection of forty-three erotic, sensual and delicate love poems. - June 08, 2010 - Santosh Kalwar
A Book Published by Drs Willem Ernst Van Der Roest, with a New Answer to the Question of How Humans Developed a Natural Language
Drs Willem Ernst van der Roest has recently published his book: ‘Critique of Natural Language. Human Being: The species that begat itself a future’, that may raise a bit of dust in the world of thinkers about the origin of language in man, as it gives an answer to the question: “How does the process of representation actually occur?” An answer to this question has hitherto been called a black box, in the work of Rene Girard, the world’s leading thinker in this field. - June 07, 2010 - Willem Ernst
Lee Kessler, Actress and Author of “White King Rising” Discusses “Gen Y — the New Hero Generation?” at Book Signing June 8th at Auntie’s Bookstore in Spokane
During her coast to coast book tour Lee Kessler, author of the “White King” series, finds Generation Y more ready and more willing to work hard to get where they want to be than most people think. Readers of “White King And The Doctor” and “White King Rising” follow two young heroes and ex-CIA analyst as they fight to enlighten the “Establishment” to how “the Doctor” is using America’s freedoms and values to undermine its citizens. - June 06, 2010 - Lee Kessler
Love Letters to the Lord
Linda Smith continues to make history as the CEO and Founder of Four-D College, one of the first if not only African-American Healthcare Colleges in the United States. Smith recently wrote Love Letters to the Lord, a three volume book set that spans the early years of Four-D College from 1991 up through 2000. She allows the reader a glimpse into her world and hopes the reader will be so inspired by her life’s journey, that they too will be inclined to find a void a fill it by serving humanity. - June 05, 2010 - Zoe Life Publications, Inc.
Visualization - Creating Your Own Universe, ebook by Stanislaw Kapuscinski
The visual reality we live in is 99.99% empty space. The world we perceive with our senses is the creation of our mind and imagination. This e-Book will help you stand on your own feet with such confidence that nothing will ever upset your balance. - June 05, 2010 - inhousepress
Xlibris Publisher's Author to Speak at the Bourne Public Library on June 10
Thomas Cirignano will be discussing his self published book, The Constant Outsider, at the Bourne Public Library - June 05, 2010 - Xlibris Publisher
Compelling New Book from Lulu Press Looks at the Life of a Black, Crippled Homosexual and His Relationship with God
Allen Jones has lived an interesting life and has come to realize that all that he was led to believe needs a 21st century rethinking in the areas of race, sexual orientation and ability. He challenges traditional thinking with true stories of the contrary and is ready to "Unconfuse the confused" as he puts it in his autobiography. - June 04, 2010 - Case Game
Borders Books and Music at Northlake Mall Hosts Local Author Bob Rogers
Borders Books and Music at Northlake Mall will host a book signing for local author Bob Rogers from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sunday, June 6, 2010, the 65th anniversary of D-Day in Europe during World War II. Rogers’ new historical novel, Will and Dena: Love and Life in World War II was published last fall. - June 04, 2010 - Books by Bob Rogers, Inc.
It's Not Just Lunch - HobNob with Today's Authors and Invest in Tomorrow's Young Stars - Join NC Author Kala Ambrose and Raise Money for Scholarships
Join North Carolina author Kala Ambrose along with fourteen other NC authors at the annual 'Lunch with an Author' event as they 'pay it forward' and invest in future generations of writers. This special event will be held on Thursday, June 10, 2010 from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm in Wilmington, NC, at... - June 04, 2010 - The Explore Your Spirit with Kala Show
'Garden Magic In Your Backyard' Now Available on Amazon.com
The 5-Star rated "Garden Magic In Your Backyard!" is the result of dozens of interviews with leading garden experts across America. Their advice and tips will make gardening easier and more fun. - June 04, 2010 - Garden Magic Online
Young Girl Helps Her Father with His Veterinary Practice and Befriends the President’s Daughter in New Release by Johnny McConnaughhay, Published by Dog Ear Publishing
This story for young readers takes place in the nostalgic town of Midland, Nebraska where 12-year-old Maddison Conners and her veterinarian father, Dr. Mac, go from one animal adventure or emergency to another. As the story opens, the president of the United States is coming to town and Dr. Mac has been hired to be the on-call veterinarian for the president. Maddie and the president's daughters share animal adventures and become friends. - June 04, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Teens Declare Food Independence: New Book Release
New Book Release: Go - Cook Something is a cooking survival guide for active independent children. It is a new approach to teen food independence that successfully gets kids interested in cooking for themselves. Go - Cook Something is a great learning tool for tweens and teens. - June 04, 2010 - Go - Cook Something
Book Marketing Deals by Xlibris Publisher Boosts Self Published Authors Ahead of the Game
Xlibris Publisher offers great deals on their book promotion tools to help self published authors with their marketing campaign. - June 04, 2010 - Xlibris Publisher
Mystery Author Launches 25 Years Ago Today Column on New Blog
Mystery author Stacy Juba has created a new kind of 25 Years Ago Today column, similar to the historical retrospective that appears in many newspapers and television news segments, except with a twist. As a tie-in to her mystery novel Twenty-Five Years Ago Today, Juba has launched a regular... - June 04, 2010 - Stacy Juba.com
Prison Memoir Awarded Nautilus Book Award
The Nautilus Book Awards, whose mission is, “Changing the World One Book at a Time,” has named Mother California: A Story of Redemption Behind Bars by Kenneth E. Hartman (Atlas & Co. 2009) as a 2010 Silver Award winner in the memoir/personal journey category. “In this memoir,... - June 04, 2010 - Kenneth E. Hartman
Author Roland Hinds Debuts New Book in Los Angeles Book Signing
“Are You The Right One For Me?” Book Tour Begins. - June 04, 2010 - Roland Hinds Media
New Fantasy Novel by Sarah Tyler Combines Adventure and Prophecy with a Touch of Mysticism, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Aeonna Ja’Aquiria is the Queen of the Catanians, an endangered race of people who are part cat and part fearsome warrior. The Catanians are a powerful people, and Aeonna is among the most powerful. When it is discovered that Aeon is part of an ancient prophecy she doesn’t believe in,... - June 04, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Pittsburgh Author Signs Copies of Latest Release at Massanutten Four Season Resort
Author Frank Say will be signing copies of his latest release, Nine Lives at Massanutten Resort, June 21st, 2:00pm - 4:00pm at the Wine Tasting & Craft Fair at the Massanutten ski lodge. - June 04, 2010 - Frank Say
New Book: from My Heart to Yours - Looks at Not Only the Patients Concerns During Surgery, But How the Family is Affected as Well
From my heart to yours by Sturgis C. Griffin III takes an in-depth look from not only the perspective of the patient, but from the family member’s point of view. - June 03, 2010 - From My Heart to Yours
Red Sky Ventures Announces the Launch of Their Free Kids Books Website, www.freekidsbooks.org
Red Sky Ventures' children's books division has launched a new website. www.freekidsbooks.org, to provide free children's books in an easily usable pdf format. - June 03, 2010 - Red Sky Ventures
ebonyLotus Creatives Releases, Now That I’m Here; Lyrics from the Mud to the Sun
Five time author, Brook Blander unveils her most recent creation, now that i'm here; lyrics from the mud to the sun. A book of poetry and quotes that will touch and aid in healing the wounds of abuse. - June 02, 2010 - ebony lotus
Damnation Books Darn Good Dark Fiction - New Releases
Damnation Books Publishing Company is pleased to announce the arrival of four novels, five novellas and four short stories. Damnation Books strives to provide quality e-books at an affordable price. Readers can enjoy Darn Good Dark Fiction in eBook, digital and print formats. The following is a... - June 02, 2010 - Caliburn Press LLC
How Not to Make It in Hollywood Book Release - Xroadspress Has Just Released a Non Fiction Book on the Wackiness of Hollywood Through the Eyes of Two Determined Women
How Not to Make It in Hollywood Unless you have a priest, rabbi or lawyer in your pocket, it’s nearly impossible to make it in Hollywood. “Two women who have struggled for 15 years to work in an industry that is fickle and forgetful, attempt to produce their own movies. Only no one... - June 01, 2010 - XROADSPRESS
Hilarious Book "I Don't BRAKE for Nuns!" by Rick Phillips Released Through Amazon.com
"I Don't BRAKE for Nuns!" is a delightfully funny narrative about Catholic School in the 1960s and what it was like to be under the rule(r) of the nuns. - June 01, 2010 - Phillips and Associates
Romagnoli Publications, a Publishing Company Specializing in Literature About the Overseas Experience, Announces the Release of a New Book
The Sullivan Saga: Memories of an Overseas Childhood by M.H. Sullivan is a collection of the exotic, funny and sometimes bittersweet stories of an overseas childhood in Asia & Africa from 1957-1972. The author is the daughter of a State Dept. diplomat and through her stories, you can begin to appreciate the adaptability of children to other cultures and the fortitude of parents trying to raise their children to be citizens of the world as well as good Americans overseas. - May 31, 2010 - Maureen S. Romagnoli
Louis Charles Begs Compassion for Ghosts in New Book
The newly published book 'Helping Ghosts: A Guide to Understanding Lost Spirits' tells the story of experimental ghost communication and pleas for help from the spirit world. - May 29, 2010 - Louis Charles
"Home of the Jackalope" Brought to Life in Pictorial History
Lifelong Friends Pen Local Book on Douglas. - May 29, 2010 - Arcadia Publishing
Montana Author Lee Kessler’s Talk, “Gen Y — the New Hero Generation?” at Kalispell Borders Book Signing June 5th
During her coast to coast book tour Lee Kessler, author of the “White King” series, finds Generation Y more ready and more willing to work hard to get where they want to be than most people think. - May 29, 2010 - Lee Kessler
"Jewel of the Southwest" Shines in New Book
Local author David Lott chronicles Oklahoma’s First Resort in vintage images. - May 29, 2010 - Arcadia Publishing
New Book Showcases Authors’ Hometown
Siblings tell the history of Galax, VA in more than 200 vintage images. - May 29, 2010 - Arcadia Publishing
Great American Outpost Detailed in New Book
Local author depicts the history of Fort Laramie with never before published photographs. - May 29, 2010 - Arcadia Publishing
New Book Tells History of Little Toby Valley
John Keith depicts local history in more than 200 vintage images. - May 29, 2010 - Arcadia Publishing
From Sawmills to Sea Serpents, New Book Details Perry, NY
Local author details history of Perry, NY in more than 200 vintage images. - May 29, 2010 - Arcadia Publishing
New Book Showcases Authors’ Hometown
Siblings tell the history of Galax, VA in more than 200 vintage images. - May 29, 2010 - Arcadia Publishing
New York’s 24th County Portrayed in Postcards
Local authors depict the history of Steuben County in vintage postcards. - May 29, 2010 - Arcadia Publishing
Early Mining Town Preserved in Local Book
Friends create the first pictorial history of Rockaway Township. - May 29, 2010 - Arcadia Publishing
Hurts Poetry/Hurts Publishing Joint Venture Agreement
Hurts Poetry has signed a joint venture deal with Hurts Publishing, LLC to release poetry books in the independent market. - May 28, 2010 - Hurts Books
Bold Young Heroes Overcome Ancient Powers in Legacy, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Legacy: The Elemental Chronicles by Zoya Din. The author's most recent book to date is a 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the action and adventure fiction category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The webpage at... - May 28, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Gritty Detective, Great Tale: Rachel Cord, PI ‘Still a Bitch,’ Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Rachel Cord, PI 'Still a Bitch': A Confidential Investigations Mystery by R. E. Conary. The author's most recent book to date is a 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the mystery and detective, women sleuths category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such... - May 28, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Unnervingly Antiseptic Future Portrayed in Fantasy Time Inc., Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Fantasy Time Inc. by Sherri Rabinowitz. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the action and adventure category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The webpage at... - May 28, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Just in Time for Holiday Weekend Reading
Indiana publisher to release two new books. - May 28, 2010 - Dee Armstrong Crabtree
Timely Political Saga Thrills and Educates Readers as Stone Haven Publishing Goes National with Hanging by The Thread
Debut author Donald B. Anderson has tapped into a hotbed of sentiment across the nation with his educational political thriller, Hanging by The Thread. - May 28, 2010 - Stone Haven Publishing
Rivers of Living Water Inc Launches New Book Release - Esmerelda - by Kerrie Christensen
This is Kerrie's latest heart-warming novella about the ruggedly handsome Bill Watkins who falls in love with the elegant and graceful dancer, Esmerelda. - May 28, 2010 - Rivers of Living Water Inc
Robert J. Walker Announces New Book "I Hope He Fails"
In "I Hope He Fails" the author theorizes that the election of Barack Obama as the first African American President of the United States of America has served as a, catharsis for the resurgence of racism and hate groups in America and that these two entities are being fueled by the right wing media. Courageously taking on the biggest names in conservative talk radio and TV, going where even politicians and the mainstream media dare not go. - May 27, 2010 - Robert J. Walker
Nowhere Feels Like Home Nabs 2010 Pearson Prize Teen Choice Award
Pearson Prize Teen Choice Award contest is held annually in Montreal, QC to help promote reading and obtain books for the schools. Nowhere Feels Like Home is a young adult novel and one of the 2010 Pearson Prize winners. - May 27, 2010 - Griffie World
Reincarnation: Heretical, But Inevitable in Novel Anathemas, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Anathemas: A Novel about Reincarnation and Restitution by Victor E. Smith. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the visionary and metaphysical fiction category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and... - May 27, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Threats on Land and Sea Propel Tale of Smitty’s Cave Adventures, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Smitty's Cave Adventures by Barbara Marro. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the juvenile fiction, action and adventure category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The webpage at... - May 27, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Four Women, One Man, One Murder: Heaven’s Rage, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Heaven’s Rage: A Novel by Tiffany Craig Brown. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the mystery and detective fiction category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. - May 27, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Novel by Nate Oyos Focuses on Forbidden Love and Learning to Let Go of the Past from a Man’s Point of View, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
"The Letters of the Unrequited" is a novel about forbidden love and letting go of the past, told from a man’s point of view. Together, Nathalie and Jake take a journey that will take Jake back in time to three significant loves that had a profound effect on him. - May 27, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing