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Potent New Addiction Book Released July 2009
New book release for Dr. Sinor in the addiction recovery field. Coauthored with Deborah McCloskey this book looks into the lives of addicts resulting in true-life stories of pain, hope, and suffering. - July 15, 2009 - Dr. Barbara Sinor
Accidental Heroes, Accidental Villains - New Novel Launch
Accidental Heroes, Accidental Villains. A historical fiction about the intimate relation between the much-dreaded Triads and the last two centuries of Chinese history. - July 15, 2009 - Ed Chung
Avi Sivan the Infomercial Guru and Tv Mogul Releases His Book "Whatever It Takes"
Avi Sivan, the founder of the New York City-based IGIA, Inc. is launching a book entitled "Whatever It Takes". IGIA is a world-famous direct response marketing and merchandising company for personal care products and was ranked as one of the fourteen most recognized brands in the US. Mr. - July 15, 2009 - Avi Sivan
The Cadence Group Opens New Offices in Troy New York
The Cadence Group Expands Staff and Office - Book marketer attributes move to rapid growth in 2009. - July 14, 2009 - The Cadence Group
"Poor Mrs. Godwin and Other Unfortunates" by E.J. Fitch Published by Lulu.com
"Poor Mrs. Godwin and other Unfortunates" is a compilation of real murders, tragedies, accidents and unfortunate events that affected the lives of ordinary people in the 1800's. These events were taken from actual newspaper articles. New from E.J. Fitch and available at Lulu.com. - July 14, 2009 - E.J. Fitch
Limca Book of Records Give Indian Poet His Sixth National Record
Nikhil Parekh from Ahmedabad, India enters India’s best book of Records as First Indian Poet to be Goodwill Ambassador to the Goodwill Treaty for World Peace. - July 14, 2009 - NikhilParekh.com
Controversial New Book Tackles the Subject of Adultery from the Mistress's Point of View
"Being The Other Woman" (The complete handbook for every woman in love with a married man) now available in the USA. Petra Falk, dubbed "A woman every wife will despise" by The Daily Mail in the UK has been weathering the storm created by the article by talking candidly about... - July 14, 2009 - Petra Falk
ADoneDeal.eu Uses Twitter to Sell a Book Before It is Written
Anonymous London writer sells quirky book concept within 48 hours of launch. - July 14, 2009 - adonedeal.eu
Landmarq Management Presents New Author - Lynn McCall
Representing Author and Launching a Book Tour in Atlanta. - July 13, 2009 - Landmarq Group
Dating Dossier Audiobook Series Launches
5-part series offers witty, frank advice on body language, confidence, dating mistakes, and more. - July 13, 2009 - Dating Dossier
Miracles Coming to Savannah
In today’s tough times everyone could use a miracle, says Jennifer Hoffman, founder of Miracle Coaching and author of 30 Days to Everyday Miracles. And she is bringing her miracle strategies to Savannah on July 25 for a two day seminar, presenting the tips, strategies and processes that thousands have used to create a miraculous life. - July 12, 2009 - Enlightening Life OmniMedia, Inc.
Author Reveals General Motors Internal Dynamics in Self Published Book
M.C. Knight dissects the internal operations of General Motors by examining its corporate management and workforce in the book, Unheard Testimony: McKnight VS. General Motors. - July 12, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
Short Story Novelist: Author Publishes Book of Nine Stories
Author Martha Wickham has recently written and published a book with nine stories with a computer. The title of the book is Wishes, Gems, and Disasters. She pleasantly wrote an 88 page book by putting together different short stories that were written for magazines but never before published. She... - July 10, 2009 - Martha Wickham
Trafford Publishing Introduces Premium Publicist Services
Service Offers Individual Publicity Campaigns Coordinated by Prominent Publishing Publicists - July 10, 2009 - Trafford Publishing
Trafford Publishing Makes Three New Children’s Book Publishing Packages Available
Authors Purchasing Select Children’s Book Packages by July 31 Receive a 20 Percent Discount - July 10, 2009 - Trafford Publishing
Trafford Publishing Introduces Three Color Book Publishing Packages
Authors Purchasing Select Color Packages by July 31 Receive a 20 Percent Discount - July 10, 2009 - Trafford Publishing
iUniverse Author Discusses His Time as a Prison Guard at Controversial Abu Ghraib in July podcast
iUniverse, the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self publishing company, is featuring Michael Keller, author of Torture Central, in its monthly podcast. - July 10, 2009 - iUniverse
Encouraging Reading During Recession: One Dollar Books
Rising Sun Books is responding to the recession through the launching of Educational Bargain Books regarding health, family, business and education for one dollar to book shoppers online. - July 10, 2009 - Rising Sun Books
Cambridge Books Releases Paperback Edition of "A Ghost From the Shadows"
A Ghost From the Shadows, book 2 in the Shannon Delaney paranormal mystery series by Elizabeth Eagan-Cox is now in paperback. - July 10, 2009 - ElizabethEaganCox.blogspot.com
WritingRoom.com Publishes Kent State Graduates Debut Children’s Book
WritingRoom.com Publishes Kent State Graduates Debut Children’s Book, Pappy Plays. - July 09, 2009 - WritingRoom.com, LLC
Training Pro Reveals Ways to Tap Your Coaching Prowess in Self Published Release
Stella Louise Cowan provides tips to becoming a highly effective leader in her self-published book, Seven Keys for Coaching Power. - July 09, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
Gracious Living on Social Security VBT July ‘09
Author Valerie Kent tours the blogosphere in July 2009 with her memoir/retirement book “Gracious Living on Social Security.” - July 08, 2009 - Pump Up Your Book Promotion PR
International Author and Keynote Speaker, Kathy Torpie, is Happy to Announce Her New Web Site
International Author and Keynote Speaker, Kathy Torpie, is happy to announce her new web site showcasing her book (“Losing Face; A Memoir of Lost Identity & Self Discovery”, Harper Collins, N.Z.) and her work as a Keynote speaker. The book is available for the first time directly from the author on her web site… www.kathytorpie.110mb.com. - July 07, 2009 - Kathy Torpie Author and Keynote Speaker
New No-Nonsense Guide to China for Teachers & Backpackers
Released last week through Lulu.com, ‘This Is China’ is the expert guide for anyone thinking about teaching or traveling in China. - July 07, 2009 - Megan Eaves
Virtual Vice Virtual Book Tour July and August ‘09
Jason Kays tours the blogosphere in July and August 2009 to discuss his new technology crime novel, “Virtual Vice” (BookSurge). - July 07, 2009 - Pump Up Your Book Promotion PR
Valice - Origins, a New Science Fiction Epic Released
The year is 2211. History has been literally rewritten, an evil empire rules the world, and the people they created are fighting back. Welcome to Valice – Origins, a story that takes place on an unfamiliar Earth. As a subtle power of darkness and corruption looms, join three very different narrators on their journey to uncover the truth about their past, present, and future. This is just the beginning of a new trilogy; one that humans will share with the world's new people, the cat-like felile. - July 06, 2009 - Valice Books
Unique Advertising Campaign Helps LuzBooks.com Promote New Coffee Table Book
Online publisher LuzBooks.com uses innovative outdoor mobile advertising campaign across to stand out and promote awareness of it's latest photographic book offering - La Luz Del Pueblo, Discovering a Sense of Place in San Miguel De Allende by Nancy Rotenberg and Jeremy Woodhouse. - July 05, 2009 - Radius Mobile Media, LLC
Radio Talk Show on Happiness and Success Inspires Self Published Book
Share Your Mission focuses on the lives of radio talk show guests to give encouragement to those seeking meaning and purpose in life. - July 05, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
New from Groark Audio: On the Subway – Poetry by Kurt Boone
Messenger 841 is Love – Love for New York City. Groark Audio announces the release of On the Subway, Poetry by Kurt Boone. With sound effects and new music, this 1-hour audio mix presents a fast-paced, street-level view of New York City from a foot messenger whose daily experience may take him through all five boroughs of Manhattan in a single day. - July 04, 2009 - Groark Audio
KulturCritic Announces More Praise for The Recovery of Ecstasy - Notebooks from Siberia, by Sandy Krolick
kulturCritic announces great new praise for Krolick's latest work from two of the more outspoken proponents of the deep ecology movement. More than twenty years since his last publication, Dr. Krolick unleashes a firestorm of cultural critique and commentary, wrapped around the warmth of a loosely... - July 04, 2009 - kulturCritic.com
Llewellyn Titles Receive 2009 Coalition of Visionary Resources Awards
Three Titles Among COVR Award Winners, Three Others Nominated. - July 04, 2009 - Llewellyn Worldwide
P.S. Lanard Releases New Concise Auto Troubleshooting Guide Just in Time for the Recession
P. S. Lanard is a master mechanic that has saved thousands of people money on transmission repairs, battery replacements, engine maintenance and the list continues. His new automobile troubleshooting guide is currently available to the public on Lulu and Amazon. - July 03, 2009 - P. S. Lanard
All Things That Matter Press Releases "Transcendence"
Latest book release selected for college literature curriculum. - July 03, 2009 - All Things That Matter Press
Borders Books UK Launches New E-Reader
Borders UK announced today that it has teamed up with Elonex to market a new e-reader which is now available to buy in all Borders stores and from www.borders.co.uk. The e-reader, called the Elonex ebook, has been specially developed for Borders UK and will retail at £189, taking on the Sony... - July 03, 2009 - Borders UK
Direct Mail Marketing Company Offers Free Direct Marketing Book to Help Businesses During Difficult Economic Times
Respected Full Service Direct Mailing and Lettershop Company, Jarvis Direct Mail, Inc., Offers Free Direct Mail Marketing eBook Providing Businesses with Advice for Saving Money on Their Direct Marketing Campaigns While Also Making Them More Effective. - July 02, 2009 - Jarvis Direct Mail
Proceeds from New Novel Benefit Literary Nonprofit
Author Thomas Nesbit Pledges 50% of Profits from DEEP FRIED to 826 National, a Nonprofit Organization that Helps Children Write and Publish - July 02, 2009 - Thomas Nesbit
Drama and Diplomacy Author Jenny McGill Launches Website
Sample Chapters and Audio Readings Capture Puerto Vallarta History - July 02, 2009 - Jenny McGill
ebooKarma Publishes "5 Factors to Living the Wellness Lifestyle"
Small time publisher publishes another ebook; and this time the author is a chiropractor from California. In his book, Dr. Orcutt explains how to simply integrate 5 factors to live the healthiest life you can. - July 01, 2009 - ebooKarma
The Social Pet Announces the Publication of Their Newest Book
“Renting with Rex: How You, Your Dog, Your Landlord and Your Neighbors Can All Thrive in Rental Housing.” The Only Book on Renting with Dogs. ISBN: 978-0-557-06368-0; Price: $19.95 Many pet owners are facing foreclosure and need to find a place to rent with their pets. They are... - June 30, 2009 - The Social Pet
Canadian Cartoonist Pledges "Peanuts" to Schulz Challenge at Ohio State: Mike Cope to Donate Book's Proceeds to Future Home of Newspaper Funnies History
Mike Cope, cartoonist, illustrator and author of "The Last of the Funnies" is making a generous pledge to support the Schulz Challenge that is raising money for The Ohio State University’s Cartoon Library & Museum. Mike is donating $2 for every copy his timely science fiction, which explores the future of the funnies in a virtually paperless world after a worldwide energy and economic crisis, sells until the Schulz Challenge concludes in March 2014. - June 30, 2009 - Mike Cope - COPETOONS.COM
TheEbookSale Publishing Announce the Release of Their Latest Historical Fiction Epic
TheEbookSale Publishing Announces Axe of Iron: The Settlers , the latest Epic installment from American Author, J. A. Hunsinger. TheEbookSale Publishing, Inc. has published Axe of Iron: The Settlers by J. A. Hunsinger, which is the author's most recent book to date. The multiformat eBook in the... - June 30, 2009 - TheEbookSale Publishing, Inc
Join Alec Baldwin, Candace Bushnell and Jay McInerney at Authors Night at the East Hampton Library, Aug. 8, 2009
The Premier Literary Event of the Hamptons. Save The Date: Saturday, August 8, 2009 for the 5th Annual Authors Night at The East Hampton Library, East Hampton, NY. - June 29, 2009 - Authors Night
True-Life Jetpack Murder Tale Gets US Book Release – and It's Free
Superelastic publishes The Rocketbelt Caper in the US, and for a limited period both paperback and ebook editions are Free. - June 29, 2009 - Superelastic
Best-Selling Alabama Author, John Lee, to Give Talk, Signing and Reading at Coldwater Books in Tuscumbia
On October 16, 2009, best-selling author, John Lee, will debut his two new books at Tuscumbia's own Coldwater Books. Event starts at 7pm. - June 29, 2009 - John Lee Books and Seminars
New Book Offers Groundbreaking Information on Controlling Rage
The Anger Solution: The Proven Method for Achieving Calm and Developing Healthier, Long-lasting Relationships. - June 29, 2009 - John Lee Books and Seminars
Epigraph Releases Becoming Fire: A Freudian Analyst’s Spiritual Journey by Sally K. Severino, MD
Bridging science and faith, finding god after atheism, Sally Severino – a prominent psychoanalyst -- offers spiritual hope after the failure of the American dream. The first woman president of the American College of Psychoanalysts and groundbreaking PMS researcher shares her journey of faith and redemption in her new book Becoming Fire: A Freudian Psychoanalyst’s Spiritual Journey – the story of how a Freudian psychoanalyst found God when success wasn’t enough. - June 28, 2009 - Monkfish Book Publishing Co/Epigraph Publishing
Best-selling Author and Metaphysicist Dr. Theresa M. Kelly Release’s Her Groundbreaking Book on Psychic Phenomena
This groundbreaking book, written by Metaphysicist and Bestselling Author Dr. Theresa M. Kelly, utilizes an extensive list of scientific studies and laws to reveal how the laws of physics do not have to be rewritten to explain how psychic abilities work. - June 27, 2009 - Dr. Theresa M. Kelly
SciFi’s Ghost Hunters, Roto-Rooter Launch New Bathroom Reader Book
Roto-Rooter, America’s largest plumbing and drain cleaning service provider, has unveiled its latest creation to bring joy and relief to bathroom users everywhere. Chilling Tales from the Porcelain Seat is a vignette-style bathroom reader featuring real life Roto-Rooter plumbers and SciFi... - June 27, 2009 - Roto-Rooter
Glbt Writers and Readers Launch Revolutionary Online Community
Identifies Revolutionary Online Community as Vision of Veteran Glbt Author. For first time, Writers, Artists, Publishers Unite in Retail Environment Independent of Traditional Bookselling Industry. - June 27, 2009 - GLBT Bookshelf
Iranian Self Published Author Offers an Intimate Look Into Persian Weddings, Culture
Sheriene Saadati’s self-published book details Persian and Iranian marital customs and influences readers on cultural differences that keep families together. - June 27, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher