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Rocky Hollow Press Rolls Out Illustrated Book -- Peter Pigeon of Snug Harbor
• National Roll-Out of award-winning book Peter Pigeon of Snug Harbor will take place on National Pigeon day, June 13, 2009. • Former East Village performance artist & rock musician, Ed Weiss reinvents himself as children’s book writer/illustrator on Staten Island. - May 26, 2009 - Rocky Hollow Press
Author Releases Two New Books on Gettysburg and Civil War Canteens
After two years in the making, author Robert Jones has released his book "Battle of Gettysburg - The Relics, Artifacts & Souvenirs." This is the first ever done strictly on the artifacts and souvenirs from the Battle of Gettysburg. It is also done entirely in color. His first book was "The Civil War Canteen", which covered just about every type of canteen used during the Civil War. - May 26, 2009 - Robert Jones
New Book by Louay Fatoohi from Luna Plena Publishing: "The Mystery of the Messiah"
The Mystery of the Messiah: The Messiahship of Jesus in the Qur'an, New Testament, Old Testament, and Other Sources - May 24, 2009 - Luna Plena Publishing
"Review" Your Harry Potter 6 Before Movie Gets Out
Chinese Harry Potter - Complete Story of Harry Potter in Traditional Chinese now for sale at childbook.com. This is the sixth of seven Harry Potter series written by J.K. Rowling. Wizards who have one or more Muggle (non-magical) grandparents are known as half-blood. - May 23, 2009 - childbook.com
New Fantasy Book, Behind Every Illusion, Causing Stir This Summer
Behind Every Illusion, by Christina Harner, is her debut novel about a girl who discovers she may be part of a new species, created to save the earth from the destruction wrought upon it by mankind. The story of Tatiana takes place in 21st century America, where she, along with some of her friends and family, learns what it is like to change and become something new while trying to live a normal life. - May 23, 2009 - Behind Every Illusion - A New Novel by Christina Harner
RPI Selected to Produce First Mass Market Print-On-Demand Photo Book Capturing the Historic 2008 U.S. Election
RPI plays significant role in the new collectible volume, “The Obama Time Capsule: World History in the Making.” - May 23, 2009 - RPI
iUniverse Author Bruce Lord Discusses the Lost Art of Storytelling in May Podcast
iUniverse, the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self publishing company, is featuring author Bruce Lord in its monthly podcast. Lord’s book Humpty Dumpty was Pushed is a collection of funny and strange short stories intended for children. Lord said he understands the... - May 23, 2009 - iUniverse
FRANCE Magazine Launches Its First "Driving in France" Guide
FRANCE Magazine is launching a new guide to driving in France. - May 23, 2009 - Archant Life France
Terry Moore Shares Secrets to Growing Young in Self Published Book
How Do You Stay So Young is a self-published book that allows you to unravel ways to increase longevity and enjoy lasting youthfulness, emphasizing on the importance of feeling good on the inside so you can look good on the outside. - May 23, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
3-D Style Book Commemorates 40th Anniversary of the Space Race and Its Phenomenal Conclusion
Murray Books, a boutique publishing house specializing in tactile books, is announcing the release of its latest and most exciting title, One Small Step, to celebrate the upcoming fortieth anniversary of man’s first walk on the moon. This hard cover book in the shape of the moon with a... - May 22, 2009 - Murray Books
Free Teachers’ Book on How to Effectively Teach Children Mandarin Chinese
ChildBook.com is an online bookstore for children that specializes in providing Learn-Chinese materials since 1997. It is pleased to announce that Practical Chinese series of textbooks now has teacher’s guides available for sale. - May 22, 2009 - childbook.com
Life Coach Finds Success in Best Seller - Wake Up and Live the Life You Love
Silvia D'Onofrio, a Life & Executive Coach, finds success in her contribution in the Best Selling Series, Wake up and Live the Life you Love~Moments of Inspiration. - May 22, 2009 - Healthy Living MD
Fifth Book on Title, "20 Love Poems and the Economy Crisis" Published by Santosh Kalwar
"20 Love Poems and the economy crisis" is a collection of romantic poems by the writer Santosh Kalwar, published today. It is Kalwar's fifth published work. - May 22, 2009 - Santosh Kalwar
Release of Ground Breaking eBook: The Real Story of Essential Oils is Revealed
Our ancestors used essential oils for many medicinal purposes, and research has verified that these oils contain healing properties. To learn about how essential oils can benefit you and your loved ones, read Hooper’s new eBook, "Introduction to Essential Oils." - May 21, 2009 - Diana Hooper
New Legal Resource for Virginia Dog Bite Victims
School-aged children across Virginia will soon be enjoying the freedom of summer vacation and more time spent outdoors. As parents look to keep their children safe, a new legal resource can educate them about a serious subject – dog bites. - May 21, 2009 - Jim Parrish
RealTime Publishing Author, James R Vance, Releases the Second in a Thriller Novel Series Called The Courier
RealTime Publishing are delighted to announce the releases of the second installment in a Thriller Trilogy by author James R, Vance. - May 21, 2009 - Ebooks Inc
RealTime Publishing author, Sam Smith, Releases "Towards the unMaking of Heaven, Balant: A Beginning"
RealTime Publishing are delighted to announce the releases of the first in a series of five Sci-Fi novels by author Sam Smith - May 21, 2009 - Ebooks Inc
A Dreamer’s Reality: Young Author’s Dream to be Published Comes True
J.S. Campbell announces the publishing of first book, entitled “Dreams,” fulfilling his own personal aspiration to be a published author. - May 21, 2009 - Jeff Campbell
CIA Code-Breaker Solves One of World’s Oldest Mysteries
The Shangri-la Code now available in print. Sigma Books has just released The Shangri-la Code, the third and final book in the Brad West Thriller series. Sigma Books' new launch features the same cast of characters found in the first two, critically successful novels Water Torture and Mind Control. - May 21, 2009 - Sigma Books
Twilite: a Parody - First Published Parody of the Twilight Saga Just Released
Most love stories between an impossibly handsome vampire and an ungainly young woman have a magical beginning, middle and end. This one…does not. - May 21, 2009 - Twilite-parody
jexbo.com Helps Self-Published Authors Sell Books Online and Boosts Site Traffic 73%
Jill Exler of www.jexbo.com shares self-publishing secrets and marketing tips. - May 20, 2009 - jexbo
Comicbook Artists Guild Announces Iconic Release of New Graphic Novel
Artist Collective Revisits Tales of the Past and Makes Anew. - May 20, 2009 - Comicbook Artists Guild
A Board Game for People Who Love to Read
A great board game lets people who love to read revel in their knowledge of books. It Was a Dark and Stormy Night: A Game of First Lines challenges players to identify the author or title of a book with only the book’s first line as a clue. It’s that simple and that challenging. - May 20, 2009 - Good Read Games, Inc.
Raise Rules for Women Finalist in 2009 Indie Book Awards
Raise Rules for Women: How to Make More Money at Work announced as finalist in 2009 Indie Book Awards women's issues category. - May 20, 2009 - In Your Face Ink
Professor Textbook Enables Professors and Instructors to Self Publish Textbooks for Optimal Course Effectiveness
Now professors and Instructors can publish their own textbook with the help of Professor Textbook. Professors and instructors looking for a way to optimize textbook content and design finally have a solution. Professor Textbook, created by the guys who brought you Dog Ear Publishing, offers... - May 19, 2009 - Professor Textbook
Aliens Invade Barnes and Noble, Borders and Amazon.com. Publisher Crazee Comics.
The Critically Acclaimed Sci-Fi Comedy comic book series; There's an Alien in my Toilet Vol 1, is now available for Pre-Order at Barnes and Noble, Borders and Amazon.com. Order Today. - May 19, 2009 - Crazee Comics
New Book on Immortality Provides Alternative Preventative Health Practices to Increase Life Expectancy and Decrease Health Care Costs
Martin K. Ettington’s newly revised book, Immortality: A History and How to Guide (Revised 2009), Or How to live to 150 Years and beyond, includes chapters on the Spiritual, Energy, and Physical bodies we all have, and how to synchronize them to increase everyone’s long term health. Given the current national debate on health care plans and the need to improve preventative health planning to save money, it’s time for alternative views of human health and longevity to be seriously debated. - May 17, 2009 - M.K. Ettington Books
The Career Value Book: How to Land a Job in a Tough Economy
How does a job seeker stand out from a crowd of millions in today’s competitive market? Charismatic author and economic survivor William Uter has published an appropriate solution: The Career Value Book. Uter has been in the running with thousands of applicants competing for the same limited... - May 17, 2009 - Career Value Generation
New Book for Teen Girls Available July 31
Ashley and Tiana (ISBN 978-0-578-02239-0) is a new book about Hip Hop and punk culture in the 1980s independently published by author Jessica R. Dreistadt. It will be available for sale at www.ashleyandtiana.com on Friday July 31, 2009. - May 17, 2009 - Ashley and Tiana
"Oh The Things Mommies Do!" Featured on GayUKNews.Com
The new LGBT children's book "Oh The Things Mommies Do!" already appears to have a global reach. - May 17, 2009 - Oh The Things Mommies Do!
Salvatore Publishing Releases "Darkside of the Planet" by David Lee Jones
March 15th, 2009 Salvatore publishing (London, England) releases "Darkside of the Planet" by new American author David Lee Jones. - May 17, 2009 - David Jones
Dr.’s New Book Prophesies Impending Federal Health Insurance Requirement
Dr. David Robinson’s new book, Transforming Body, Mind and Spirit – The NonDiet Way to Live Fit, Trim, Healthy for Life (Strategic) includes a section that outlines what future changes in health care and insurance might be. One of those changes is exactly what the House of Representatives is now considering, i.e., mandating that every citizen be require to purchase health care insurance. - May 16, 2009 - David W. Robinson, D.C.
New Book Release - "Crossing Borders" by Michael Ferris
Since its release last month, this book has been getting a lot of attention. For anyone who likes traveling, whether in their mind or reality. - May 16, 2009 - Ferris Guitar
PublishAmerica Presents Bruised Kisses by Monique M. McDowell
Bruised Kisses is the author's proof of a life lived with courage, reflection and evolving wisdom. With engaging command and candid eloquence she empathizes with the lurking fears and whispered worries of the young, destitute and aspiring. Ms. McDowell invites the reader to revisit their own life and write an epilogue to their greatest pain, one that affirms insistently ‘Yes, even misery has meaning.' -Safiya Songhai Miss Black United States 2009/Emmy Award Winning Producer/Writer/Actress - May 15, 2009 - Monique M. McDowell
Breakup Recovery Goes High-Tech
BHG Books announces that author and online breakup expert Melysha J. Acharya has written the world's first truly interactive breakup book. The Breakup Workbook: A Common Sense Guide to Getting Over Your Ex, is now available on paperback from Amazon.com, for a suggested price of $13.95. - May 14, 2009 - Brokenheartedgirl.com
"Oh the Things Mommies Do!" LGBT Children's Book Coming This Summer to Amazon.com
"Oh The Things Mommies Do!" is a bouncy, and playful look at the joys of a two Mom family. With its catchy rhymes and vibrant illustrations, it is a pleasure for children and parents alike. - May 14, 2009 - Oh The Things Mommies Do!
RealTime Publishing Author, Shirley A. Roe, is a Finalist in the 2009 Indie Excellence Awards
RealTime Publishing author, Shirley A. Roe, a finalist in the 2009 Indie Excellence Awards for her historical fiction novel "The Whittaker Family Reunion." - May 14, 2009 - Ebooks Inc
Bubba Gets Buzzed
Bubba, the star of Richard “Dixie” Hartwell’s novel, When the Buddha Met Bubba, is getting some well-deserved buzz. - May 14, 2009 - Susan Lee Consulting
Charity to Benefit from Children's Murder Mystery
"Dead Puzzling," the children's action packed thriller, is set to swell the coffers of the National Autistic Society as the author donates half her royalties. - May 13, 2009 - Sue Birch
Should Immortality be Reserved for the Rich and Powerful?
New Political Action-Drama The Last Generation to Die by Marc L. Paulsen explores the potential abuses, benefits and risks of immortality. - May 12, 2009 - Stance Publications
"Depressing Times" Greeting Cards from Order of St. Nick Draw Humorous Parallels Between Recession and Great Depression
The CBS Early Show featured Depressing Times cards as one of the most prominent examples of a growing “Depression chic” trend. - May 12, 2009 - Order of St. Nick
Changing with Lean Six Sigma Colloquium, Marriott Putrajaya, 14th May 2009
LSS Academy Sdn Bhd, an MSC Status Company, is organising the inaugural Changing with Lean Six Sigma Colloquium that is scheduled to take place on the 14th May 2009 at Marriott Putrajaya, Selangor. The theme of the colloquium focuses on change that is required for Innovation, Cost Savings and Continuous Improvements in a Challenging Economic Climate. - May 12, 2009 - LSS Academy Sdn Bhd
"The Voice Over Entrance Exam" is Released
The Voice Over Entrance Exam, a free e-book for newcomers to the voice over industry, was released on the web. - May 12, 2009 - audio'connell Voice Over Talent
Online Book Publicity Company Substance Books to Exhibit at BookExpo America 2009
Canadian online book promotion company to present at BookExpo America for fourth year. Substance Books offers affordable book publicity and online book marketing services for authors and independent publishers. - May 12, 2009 - Substance Books Online Book Publicity
SPOC: For Publishers, It's Not About Pointy Ears
As people gear up for the opening of the new Star Trek movie and boldly go where no one has gone before with a much younger Mr. Spock, self-publishers are looking forward to their own SPOC (minus the pointy ears). In this case, SPOC is the Self-Publishers Online Conference (SPOC), which is designed to connect entrepreneurial authors with publishing resources. At the conference, aspiring authors are encouraged to "Live Long and Publish!" - May 11, 2009 - Logical Expressions, Inc.
Alma and the Lost Shoes is the Third Book by Lily Sparkletoon
Lily Sparkletoon releases Alma and the Lost Shoes. It is a exciting story that will enthrall the reader. This is her third book with two more still to be published at a later date. - May 11, 2009 - Lily Sparkletoon
New E-Book for Artists Provides the Keys to Selling Art Online
For artists who want to become skilled in the business and marketing aspects of art, the new e-book, Fuel for Art, is a step-by-step guide on how to set up your business and leverage the power of the Internet to market your work. - May 10, 2009 - Gino Orlandi
The Truth Gaining Local Popularity
I'm a girl, I'm smart and I know everything - May 08, 2009 - Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein
Noted Clinical Psychologist, CNN Guest Expert and Author Dr. Gloria Morrow Will be at Azizi Books for a Special Book Signing Sunday, May 17, 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Nationally renowned speaker, author, and clinical psychologist, Dr. Gloria Morrow will be autographing her bestselling book “The Things That Make Men Cry.” This insightful and revealing book is a must read for men and women. Dr. Morrow conducted extensive and intimate interviews with... - May 08, 2009 - Dr. Gloria Morrow
Wattpad Announces Ebook Anywhere Initiative
Open Ebook Initiative Enables Mobile Operators and Device Manufacturers to Turn Their Entire Device Portfolio Into Powerful, Kindle-like ebook Readers - May 08, 2009 - Wattpad Inc.