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Author Releases New Book That Highlights the Sudanese Revolt That Created the First Free Arab Nation
Author, Omer Ertur, is pleased to announce the release of his new book, Bones in the Nile. Bones In The Nile is a narrative of historical circumstances that led to the fall of Chinese Gordon and the Sudanese Mahdi. - November 23, 2011 - Author, Omer Ertur
City Castles Publishing Brings Time Travel, Mystery, and Reading Magic to Kids at Golden's Best Bookstore and Coffee House
On Monday, November 28th, in Golden, Colorado, a special holiday book event for kids will feature readings and performances from the book, live music, Arthurian trivia and prizes, and hot drink specials for both kids and adults. - November 23, 2011 - City Castles Publishing
Monica Perales Receives Award for Best Urban History Book
Monica Perales, an associate professor in the department of history at the University of Houston (UH), has been awarded the Kenneth Jackson Award for Best Book in North American urban history from the Urban History Association. Perales will be honored at the organization’s biennial conference... - November 23, 2011 - University of Houston
New Book, A Song in My Heart, is an Extraordinary Fusion of Music and Literature
Author, Roma Calatayud-Stocks, is pleased to announce the release of her new book, A Song In My Heart. History and fiction converge impeccably in this historical novel infused with music, art, and romance, creating a compelling first installment to this new trilogy. - November 22, 2011 - Author, Calatayud-Stocks
Popular i like book Spreads Its Wings with Illustrated "i like you... i really do"
The i like book brand takes it's relationship building books further by announcing it's first children's illustrated book. "i like you... i really do" is the first in a series of books designed to be shared by parent and child. "Building up a child's emotional development is a grass... - November 22, 2011 - the i like book
Self-Published Author Finds New Way to Stand Out
Self-published author reaches 50,000 ebook readers propelling newly published unknown first book into best-selling slot on Amazon. - November 22, 2011 - Route One Press
Mommies' Priceless Moments
Mommies’ Priceless Moments, the new book from Supermom Amanda Johnson, has a simple, universal theme. Screaming struggles, poop disasters, bargains, and opportunities to peel cereal from the walls will one day become priceless memories of special times we spent with our kids. All it takes is a little time and a little perspective. The book, Amanda’s first, is a golden collection of funny parental anecdotes from across the United States. Each and every one of them is absolutely true. - November 22, 2011 - Mommies' Priceless Moments
Experience the Anguish of Mental Illness Through the Eyes of a Lifelong Sufferer
Cry Depression, Celebrate Recovery is the story of one woman’s survival, struggle, and triumph over mental illness. On page ten of her new book, Barbara Altman describes her first psychotic hallucination at age six. - November 21, 2011 - Barbara Altman
J. Burrage Publications, LLC Announces a New Service for Aspiring Self-Publishing Authors
J. Burrage Publications, LLC, a 21st Century publisher of powerful novels such as Caught Up and My Red Hijab, My White Baby Tee, and My Blue Skinny Jeans, has announced services for authors wishing to self-publish. - November 21, 2011 - J. Burrage Publications, LLC
Downsizing Seniors Immobilized by Their Stuff, Can't Make a Move
Downsizing Seniors ready to let go of weighty responsibilities of home ownership and move to the burden free and supportive environment of a retirement community are held hostage by years of accumulated belongings that must be let go of before they can make the move to the new greatly diminished living space. This emotionally charged dilemma frequently causes immobilization. "Decisive Moves, A Step By Step Guidebook..." helps seniors through this challenging later life move. - November 21, 2011 - Decisive Moves, LLC
Wocoski Publishes New Fifth Book of Poetry - Caught in the Eye of Everything - Poetry About Americans
This new socially relevant poetry book "Caught in the Eye of Everything" by Wocoski captures meaningful moments of the essence of our land and people. These poems capture the founding of our land through our history. Some cultures believe taking a person’s picture captures their soul, this poetry book captures our American soul in unforgettable poetic visions. These enthralling poems are a view of the world around us and what makes us who we are. - November 21, 2011 - Joe Wocoski Author
Novel Editor Examines Elements of Successfully Written Memoirs
Susan Mary Malone Takes Critical View of Memoirs as a Genre in Book Writing. - November 20, 2011 - Malone Editorial Services
Top-Ranked Humor Kindle Ebook to Help Improve Sanitation Issues Worldwide
A portion of the proceeds of the sales and all future editions of the ebook, Flush This Book: True Tales of Bodily Malfunctions, will go to the World Toilet Organization. - November 20, 2011 - Flush This Book
UK Author Richard Jaffa Releases New Book on Rudyard Kipling and His Involvement with the Freemasons
The new book, Man and Mason - Rudyard Kipling, by Richard Jaffa is not just a biographical account of the life of Rudyard Kipling, but centers around his Masonic background. - November 20, 2011 - Author, Richard Jaffa
Lynn Merrin Announces the Release of Her New Book, How to Have More Confidence in Your Life
Australian author, Lynn Merrin is pleased to announce her new book, How to Have More Confidence In Your Life. How to Have More Confidence In Your Life is the first of four volumes in the series of How To Have More In Your Life books from author Lynn Merrin. - November 20, 2011 - Author, Lynn Merrin
New Word City LLC Announces the Publication of The Boer War
New Word City llc announces the publication of The Boer War by Arthur Conan Doyle, James F.J. Archibald, J. Castell Hopkins, and the Editors of New Word City. In more than one respect, the Boer War in South Africa was a surprise to the world – two tiny republics presented a defiant ultimatum... - November 20, 2011 - New Word City
Illinois Author Releases New Young Adult Fantasy Novel
Leonard Tate is pleased to announce the release of his new book. Tate mixes sorcery, fairies, gnomes, and witchcraft in the new young adult fantasy novel, Jasmine and the Lamps of Spells. - November 18, 2011 - Author, Leonard Tate
Hybrid Publishing Start Up Fights Illiteracy with One for One Book Donation Program
PUBSLUSH hosts red carpet benefit at the Bowery Hotel in New York City to announce launch and raise money for literacy initiatives at partner orphanage in Kenya. - November 18, 2011 - PUBSLUSH
Publication of How to Ace a Job Interview by the Editors of New Word City
New Word City llc announces the publication of How to Ace a Job Interview by the Editors of New Word City. The old adage “It’s harder to get a job than to have a job,” carries a lot of truth. It’s a very intimidating process. But there are ways to deal with the stress, turn... - November 18, 2011 - New Word City
Philadelphia Poet, Deborah Renee Releases New Poetry Collection Entitled A Better Kind Of Madness
Philadelphia author and poet, Deborah Renee is pleased to announce the release of her new poetry collection, A Better Kind Of Madness. This collection of poems is full of honesty, passion, & visual imagery. - November 18, 2011 - Author, Deborah Renee
Fresno Sci-Fi & Fantasy Writers and Clovis Book Barn to Launch First Annual BookFest
Book Signings, Readings, Discussions, Art and Prizes by Local Authors and Artists - November 18, 2011 - Fresno Scifi & Fantasy Writers
Rob Lopez, Creator of Forsaken Stars, to Guest at Fresno Sci-Fi & Fantasy Writers’ Bookfest 2011
He Will Discuss His Current and Upcoming Works, the Comic Creators for Freedom, and Sell & Sign Prints and Sketch Vampires, Robots and Mermaids - November 18, 2011 - Robert R Lopez
Adelphi University Freshman and National Poetry Slam Champion to Publish First Book of Poems
Justin Long-Moton '15, NYC Youth Poet Laureate 2010-11 published, "Manual," his first book of poems and conducted his first official reading from the book on November 5. Justin will present at the TEDYouth awards on November 19. - November 18, 2011 - Adelphi University
New Zealand Author Faye Whittaker Releases Her First Novel For a Fee of Two Shillings
Faye Whittaker is pleased to announce the release of her new book, For A Fee of Two Shillings. Whittaker is from New Zealand and this is her first work of fiction. - November 18, 2011 - Author, Faye Whittaker
Established Human Development Professional Releases Thought-Provoking Book: Who Moved My Nuts Inspires and Amuses
Who Moved My Nuts, which is somewhat resplendent of the popular Who Moved My Cheese, chronicles the life of the fictitious MyMy, a squirrel from Valley, Alabama who found herself having to embrace an unexpected change. Would she wallow in self-pity or find a way to make the best of what she had? MyMy resolved to make the most of what she had: her nuts, those internal elements that had the wherewithal to allow her to achieve anything she put her mind to. - November 17, 2011 - Who Moved My Nuts?
PaperBackSwap.com to Give Thousands of Books to Elementary Schools All Over the U.S.
PaperBackSwap.com, is donating thousands of books to deserving elementary schools across the United States. These will be brand new books placed into the teachers’ classroom libraries so that students will have direct access to them or given directly to the students so that they have books to call their own. For more information about the program or to nominate a school, go to www.paperbackswap.com/donations/schools/php. - November 17, 2011 - PaperBackSwap.com
Your Time Publishing Author Ellen Allen to Discuss Her Novel at East Bank Regional Library
The Jefferson Parish East Bank Regional Library will host author, Ellen Allen, as she discusses her novel “If you Change the Words you Change the Meaning.” - November 17, 2011 - Your Time Publishing, LLC
An Amazon-Branded Featured Book-of-the-Week Option Offers 3 Key Benefits to Self-Publishing Authors
The new Featured Book-of-the-Week option, exclusively available for Outskirts Press published authors, is a simple way for self-publishing authors to get additional exposure for their work. - November 17, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Word City LLC Announces the Publication of the Earthquake of Messina by F. Marion Crawford and the Editors of New Word City
On the morning of December 28, 1908, a massive earthquake killed more than 100,000 people in Messina, Sicily’s third largest city, and took the lives of thousands more throughout southern Italy. Relief efforts began at once. Newspaper reporters and other writers from all quarters rushed to... - November 17, 2011 - New Word City
Contra-ODESSA, a New Novel Published by Asteroid Publishing: Confrontation of KGB, SS Organization ODESSA and CIA in Argentina in 1960s. Release: Dec. 2011
A team of KGB agents in Argentina hunts former Nazis who kept their money in Swiss banks and extorts from them their secret accounts numbers. The CIA, eager to find the source of Communists funding, eventually traces the Soviets. - November 16, 2011 - Asteroid Publishing, Inc.
Publication of How to Give a Great Presentation by Nick Morgan
How do you prepare, and prepare for, a great presentation? Too many people assemble slides from previous presentations as if shuffling a deck of cards, writes Morgan. Properly done, the process begins by focusing on a clear point of view and picking an appropriate structure. Getting the structure... - November 16, 2011 - New Word City
Savant Books Announces Release of Leon Puissegur's Newest Novel, "The Oil Man"
Savant Books and Publications LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii, publishers of significant books and enduring media for the 21st century, announces the release of Leon Puissegur's newest action/adventure novel, "The Oil Man." - November 16, 2011 - Savant Books and Publications LLC
North Dakota Author Releases New Books in 2011 Including The Adventure Novel, the Bellwether
Author James W. Nelson has released several books in 2011. Nelson enjoys writing and publishing and is proud to present his new book, The Bellwether. Think of the 1800s, the wagon trains, and the people who crossed the prairie looking for a better life. Now fast-forward to the new millennium and... - November 16, 2011 - Author, James W. Nelson
World War 2 Belgian Resistance Heroine Gets Her Official Website Ahead of Biography
Lucie Bruce Vanosmael made headline news in the UK national press when she passed away in 2007. Her death highlighted again the remarkable story of the young girl who signed up to fight and die for her country at just fifteen. - November 16, 2011 - luciebrucevanosmael.com
Suspense Thriller This Way Madness Comes Receives Best New Fiction at the 2011 International Book Awards
Author, Robert Alan is pleased to announce that his book, This Way Madness Comes, received the Best New Fiction Award at the 2011 International Book Awards. - November 15, 2011 - Author, Robert Alan
Publication of Discovering the World’s Oldest City
Here, edited and condensed with modern readers in mind, is his dramatic account of that expedition. - November 15, 2011 - New Word City
Publication of What You Can Learn from Dwight Eisenhower
As the thirty-fourth president of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower confronted the most important political and military issues of the last century. - November 15, 2011 - New Word City
Publication of by The Man Who Saved Korea
Here is the harrowing account of a true hero of the Korean War, Commander Gene Clark. - November 15, 2011 - New Word City
Publication of The Quest for the North Pole
On April 9, 1909, Commander Robert Peary became the first person to reach the North Pole. - November 15, 2011 - New Word City
Publication of Everyone a Winner by Captain D. Michael Abrashoff
How do you turn losers into winners? Abrashoff provides four easy steps. - November 15, 2011 - New Word City
Lead From the Front, a New eBook by Edwin D. Fuller
It explains what it means to lead from the front. Standing shoulder to shoulder with the troops. - November 15, 2011 - New Word City
Umbrella Corp President Releases Short Story to Great Reviews
New short fiction published by the President of Umbrella Corp has been greeted with good reviews on Amazon, and is now available in digital format for all e-readers through Smashwords. - November 15, 2011 - Umbrella Corp
Di Leo Brothers Publish New Children's Book in Series
"Gabriella and Her Berry Good Friends" is the new children's picture book from award-winning authors Jerry and Patsy Di Leo. It is the fourth book in a series inspired by Jerry's daughter, Gabriella. In the book, Gabriella enjoys desserts made by her berry friends, Sally Strawberry,... - November 15, 2011 - Jerry and Patsy Di Leo
Readers to Select Cover of the Final Novel in the Summit Murder Mystery Series
Irion Books launches contest asking fans to help choose the book cover for Murder on Kilimanjaro in which the son of the President of the United States is murdered. - November 15, 2011 - Irion Books LLC
Outskirts Press Recommends the Top 5 International Book Fairs for Self-Publishing Authors
Book fairs are a great way to promote a book and to connect with other people in the publishing industry. However, attending book fairs around the world can be time-consuming and expensive, unless an author finds a third party to exhibit their book for them and collect leads on their behalf. - November 14, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Series of Mysteries by Duane Anderson
Throughout her career, archaeologist Shelly Kelly is thrust into life-threatening situations where the ancient dead have become inextricably intertwined with the freshly killed. - November 14, 2011 - Duane Anderson Publisher
Note to Self: How Not to Date After Divorce Author Paula Marinos to Appear at Salon at the Peak
Note to Self: How Not to Date after Divorce author Paula Marinos to appear on Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 11 – 1 PM at Salon at The Peak, 23587 North Scottsdale Road, Suite7, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255. "Don’t dip your pen in the company ink," states Paula Marinos author... - November 14, 2011 - Inkwell Productions
Savant Books Announces the Release of Walter Miyanari’s Softcover Book, "Aloha from Coffee Island" in Multiple eBook Formats
Savant Books and Publications LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii, publisher of significant books, CDs and DVDs for the 21st century, is pleased to announce the release of Walter Miyanari’s softcover book, "Aloha From Coffee Island" in multiple eBook formats. - November 13, 2011 - Savant Books and Publications LLC
Tate Publishing Releases New Mystery Novel
The official release date of Lady Justice And The Avenging Angels, the fourth novel in Robert Thornhill’s Lady Justice mystery/comedy series, is December 6th, 2011. - November 13, 2011 - BooksByBob
Author, Carl A. Benson, Sr. Releases New Book to Get Races Talking the Truth to Each Other Again
Author and lecturer, Carl A. Benson, Sr. is pleased to announce his book, What Your Black Friends Don't Tell You. His purpose in writing this book is to get races talking the truth to each other again. - November 12, 2011 - Author, Carl A. Benson, Sr.