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Civil War Author Mark Hubman to Sign Copies of “Dearest Issabella” in Gettysburg July 4 Weekend
Civil War author Mark Hubman will sign copies of "Dearest Issabella" on the 146th anniversary of the battle of Gettysburg July 4th weekend. The first signing will be held on July 4 from 10 am-2 pm, at the Patriot Point Building, 241 Steinwehr Avenue, (at the corner of Steinwehr and Queen Street). On July 5, from 11 am-3 pm, Hubman will appear at the Civil War Museum and Gift Shop, 297 Steinwehr Avenue. - June 27, 2009 - Mark Hubman
New GLBT Children's Book “Oh The Things Mommies Do! What Could Be Better Than Having Two? Now Available on Amazon.com
The new GLBT children's book, “Oh The Things Mommies Do! What Could Be Better Than Having Two?” is now on sale. The playful and bouncy celebration of Lesbian Mothers is already receiving rave reviews among same-sex parents and local media- the book is sure to become an instant classic in the GLTB community. - June 26, 2009 - Oh The Things Mommies Do!
New Fantasy Trilogy - Randolph's Challenge, Book One - The Pendulum Swings
This exciting new book will capture the imagination of every fantasy enthusiast, from young adults through to the mature reader. Randolph Kettle, our hero in the story, is a character providing humour, emotion, pathos and, above all, a love of life that will caputure us all in his enthusiasm. - June 26, 2009 - Chris Warren - Author and Freelance Writer
Scott Cunningham’s Long-Lost Manuscript Discovered by Heir, Published by Llewellyn
Noted New Age Author’s “American” Book of Shadows to be Published Posthumously. - June 26, 2009 - Llewellyn Worldwide
Cold Spring Harbor Library Directly Across from the Billy Joel Park Invites You to a Book Signing
Cold Spring Harbor Library invites you to attend a book signing event featuring author Barbara Lynn Greif July 16, 2009 at 6pm. Anyone interested in adopting a child from China must meet this author. She has lived through a complicated and tedious process in the adoption of her daughter, Victoria. - June 26, 2009 - Black Rose Productions, Inc.
The Gay Wedding Organizer Goes Green - Wedding Book Publisher Changes Printing Methods to Meet New Environmentally Friendly Policy
The Gay Wedding Organizer, a free book for gay couples planning their civil partnership, has changed the book's production methods to those that are environmentally friendly. - June 26, 2009 - The Gay Wedding Organizer
Dog Ear Publishing Plants 10,000 Trees in 2009
Dog Ear Publishing, a leader in self publishing, plants 10,000 trees in 2009 and continues its environmentally responsible approach to business. “Planting 10,000 trees goes hand in hand with our mission to be the smart choice for authors. Our mission includes being good and responsible... - June 25, 2009 - Dog Ear Publishing
Inside Awake
An Unpredictable Suspense, Science Fiction Thriller with Psychological Twists and Turns. Inside Awake is the thrilling, debut suspense novel by Romé Sims. Weaving psychological terror with hair-raising thrills, murder and mystery, Sims tells the story of two people plagued by painful pasts. - June 25, 2009 - Inside Awake
"30 Isn’t Old" Book Release
Author Colette Petersen announces the release and availability of her new book, 30 Isn't Old, providing a real and positive look at women turning 30 and defining their own success. - June 25, 2009 - CMPetersen
Bauu Press Celebrates the Publication of a Book on Sioux Native American Indian Oral Traditions
Director of the Bauu Institute and Press, Dr. Peter N. Jones, celebrates the publication of Lakota Sioux Legends and Myths: Native American Oral Traditions Recorded by Marie L. McLaughlin and Zitkala Sa. - June 25, 2009 - Bauu Institute and Press
Self Published Book Reaffirms One’s Love for America
John Gilligan writes a collection of essays on what makes America great and what one can do to keep it great in the self-published book, The Soul of America: Essays on the 4th of July. - June 25, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
Laugh Along with Horror and Humor, Fear and Filth: "The Messiest Desk" by Marty Kelley
"The Messiest Desk" is the newest rhyming children's book from author and illustrator Marty Kelley. It tells the humorous story of a boy swallowed by his classroom desk and how the entire school community rallies to save him. - June 25, 2009 - Knowledge Unlimited, Inc. / NewsCurrents
Nebraska Cookbook Wins Honorable Mention in San Francisco Book Festival
Grand Island, Neb., author and former restaurateur Fran Schaffer recently received an honorable mention in the San Francisco Book Festival for her cookbook, "Shortcuts to Gourmet Cooking and Family Favorites." This is an accomplishment, since less than 5 percent of entries were recognized with an award and her cookbook competed against many cookbooks from across the country. - June 25, 2009 - Infusionmedia Publishing Inc.
Safer and Less Stressful Freeway Driving the Promise of Veteran Truck Drivers New Book
Today's American interstate often poses a navigational nightmare for the average motorist. Speeders, tailgaters, trucks - they have all combined to turn our freeways into a proverbial "asphalt circus." But the stress and frustration don't have to drive you off the road and onto the bus according to Alan J. Corbett, a professional truck driver with more than 3 million accident-free miles behind the wheel. His new book MERGE! is designed to put safety and sanity back in the freeway commute. - June 24, 2009 - ALACOR
They Are Funny, Interesting and Informative
That's why people buy books from Bridgeross Communications – The Dysfunctional Father's Guide, mysteries by psychiatrist David Laing Dawson and the highly praised Schizophrenia: Medicine's Mystery – Society's Shame by Marvin Ross. - June 24, 2009 - Bridgeross Communications
Author Trent Nelson Releases New Book, "The Seven Doors of True Healing" to Unlock Your True Potential
The Seven Doors of True Healing is the new book by author and personal growth coach Trent Nelson. He plans to follow up this book with a nationwide book tour soon. Each of the "doors," or chapters, from "The Seven Doors of True Healing" is designed to help the reader understand certain aspects of the subconscious mind, to heal traumas that keep people from achieving the life they truly want. Part of the proceeds from this book will be used to help support the "greening" of the planet. - June 24, 2009 - Infinite Healing
Historical Fiction Novel Hits #1 on Amazon, Overtakes Gone with the Wind
The Civil War novel Shades of Gray by historical fiction author Jessica James climbed the charts to #1 on Amazon in the romance/historical/U.S. category on June 11, overtaking Gone with the Wind. - June 24, 2009 - Jessica James
New Book Provides Help for Florida Auto Accident Victims
"Secrets Exposed: 7 Deadly Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Auto Accident Case" by Ft. Lauderdale Attorney David M. Benenfeld helps Florida residents understand their legal rights should they be involved in an auto accident. - June 23, 2009 - Law Offices of David M. Benenfeld
Yellow Bubble – an Online Store from Royale Book Publisher
Yellow Bubble is the online store for the most exciting and unique books written by Ravin and published by Royale Book Publishers (RBP). Books on Yellow Bubble have potential for being adapted for television series, animation and films. The debut book on Yellow Bubble is perhaps the first of its kind and is positioned to be a SMS love story with elements of sci-fi. - June 22, 2009 - Royale Book Publisher
Aquinine Books Publishes New Novel by Author John Kelly
Aquinine Books has released a new novel by author John Kelly, which examines the claims of one of the Catholic Church's most revered saints. The book, "Saints and Relics," is set in both France and a small country town in New South Wales, Australia, and poses questions for devotees of Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, who greatly enhanced the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The book confronts long standing theological convictions, and prompts the question: Was she mentally unstable? - June 22, 2009 - Aquinine Books
Thirukkural Distributed as Mobile Books for Participants at Ulaga Thirukkural Peravai’s International Conference
Entire Thirukkural with meanings were distributed as Mobile Books at Ulaga Thirukkural Peravai 3rd International Conference held at Rathnagiri here on 20th and 21st of this month. These books were provided free of cost and participants with bluetooth enabled phones received these mobile books through Bluetooth transmission provided at the venue. - June 22, 2009 - MobileVeda
'Pink Lips and Fingertips' Offers Inspiration in a Time of Desperation
What would you do if you knew your time was short? Rick Weber’s Pink Lips and Fingertips, a new release from Xulon Press, answers this question through the life of Jeri Ivison Paholek, who was born with a rare heart defect called common ventricle and given a death sentence by the medical... - June 22, 2009 - Pink Lips and Fingertips
A Unique and Dramatic New Memoir, Adopting Alesia: My Crusade for My Russian Daughter
When single 40-something Dee Thompson's choir went to Russia, she never thought she would meet a little girl who would become her daughter. An energetic 11 year old blonde waif captured her heart, and she returned home determined to find a way to become a mother. Despite a job layoff, an uncaring boyfriend, a lack of money, an unsympathetic agency, and a host of other problems. Dee persevered, and eventually brought home a Russian adolescent. This is the story of that tumultuous journey. - June 21, 2009 - Dee Thompson
Atomic Pop Art Entertainment Lowers the Cover Price of The Supremacy Issue 2 Down to $1.99
Giving back to the comic community by making the second issue of this issue of The Supremacy by making it more accessible price wise to more people and more comic stores. - June 21, 2009 - Hard Way Studios
Self Published Author Offers a Guidebook on Fatherhood
Xlibris author Bud Harris claims that a father’s role transcends the mere concept of parenting. - June 20, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
Ambience Productions Announces the Release of Dating and Mating: Attract the Opposite Sex
Ambience Productions announces the much anticipated publication of Dating and Mating: Attract the Opposite Sex by author Darren G. Burton and published by Lulu Press. The book is the author's most recent in the Dating / Relationships category and has received worldwide distribution at a RRP of... - June 20, 2009 - Darren G. Burton
Across Australia from East to West – Thomas Palfy’s Latest Book Published
Thomas Palfy’s most recent travel guide-photo essay follows the trend established in his earlier works to create interest in the unique attractions of the fifth continent. - June 19, 2009 - Thomas Palfy
Roto-Rooter Unveils Cover of Upcoming Book
Ghost Hunters, Model on Toilet Graces the Cover of “Chilling Tales from the Porcelain Seat” - June 19, 2009 - Roto-Rooter
Bruised Kisses Poet Book Signing in Greeley, CO
Bruised Kisses Poet, Monique M. McDowell, will have a book signing for her first poetry book Bruised Kisses: Affliction vs. Affection, A Collection of Poems at Hastings in Greeley, CO on June 27th at 2pm. Bruised Kisses evolved from living in the midst of struggle- drug addicted mother, drug... - June 19, 2009 - Monique M. McDowell
Rekindle Bittersweet Teenage Memories with Across the Pond, a Story for the Young and Young at Heart
Since the book came out in September 2008 “Across the Pond” has become a huge hit. Storyheart has been compared by some as “a modern day Judy Blume,” and “Across the Pond” has been placed in the same category along side books like “Harry Potter” and... - June 18, 2009 - Across the Pond
1st Release of the Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf Show iPod, a Complete Storytelling Education with 85 Hours of Storytelling Techniques for Teaching Storytelling
The Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf Show will be released on July 31st 2009 on an iPod with 85 hours of storytelling techniques for teaching storytelling creating a complete storytelling education in one box. - June 18, 2009 - Brother Wolf Storytelling
‘You’ll Thank Them for Firing You!’ Breakdown or Breakthrough? Turning Your Pink Slip Into a Golden Ticket
Global Economic, Scientific, and Philosophical Leaders Explore The Gift of Crisis. “Being fired, losing your 401K, strained relationships… these are all breakdowns that force us to look in new directions for answers." Julio Olalla, President of the internationally acclaimed Newfield Network announces a paradigm-shifting leadership conference in San Francisco. - June 18, 2009 - Newfield Network
Mystery Suspense Novel About Women in WWII Audio Book Release Party
Bast Press invites you to join author Jean Sheldon and Judith ‘Sparky’ Roberts, the Voice of Many Colors, in an audio book release party for ‘The Woman in the Wing.’ - June 18, 2009 - Bast Press
The "I Never Wanted to be a Writer" 2009 Summer Book Tour from Author Frank Say Begins
Frank Say, author of Nine Lives who will tell you straight-faced that he never intended to become a writer, will be interviewed on The Authors show: http://www.authorswebtv.com/ Tuesday, June 23rd 2009 - June 17, 2009 - Frank Say
The "I Never Wanted to be a Writer" Summer Tour 2009, Borders Book Signing
Frank Say, who will tell you in person that he never intended to become a writer will be having a book signing at Borders Books, Westmoreland Mall, Greensburg, Pa Saturday June 27th, 1:00pm - 4:00pm - June 17, 2009 - Frank Say
Mindfulness and Conscious Living Gets a Boost from New Online Directory
ChrisHollandReviews.com brings integrity to the mindfulness and conscious living realm of internet research and commerce. Relying on two decades of study and experience, Chris recommends books and products that are meaningful and reliable. - June 17, 2009 - ChrisHollandReviews
New Book Aims to Nurture Key Developmental Stage in Toddlers
As any parent of a young child knows, the dawning of the “who am I?” phase in toddlers is both remarkable and poignant. This crucial developmental stage can also be bewildering for children--a time of uncertainty about where the boundaries lie between “me” and “the... - June 17, 2009 - David Clark
Delightful Picture Book Teaches Children Important Life Lessons About Honesty and Friendship
Grenier’s “Babysitting SugarPaw" with its child-centered plot on getting to know others, is the perfect book for little ones scared of being left alone with a babysitter for the first time. This book will delight three-to-eight-year-old readers. - June 17, 2009 - Stories for Children Magazine
Itzhak Schier Releases First E-book Aimed at Orthodox Jewish Audience
Itzhak Schier, the Chabad Lubavitch "serial cyberentrepreneur" has taken his enterprises in a different direction, presenting a Jewish historical e-novel that is geared to the Torah observant reader. - June 17, 2009 - A Billion Shouts!
Career Tools Prepare for Chicken Hook in life
You better be prepared when you see the chicken hook in life. If downsizing threw you the hook or you just want to hone your skills this is the book for you. It is time to refresh those individual skills to comply in the world we live in today. Loyalty must shift to the individual as management has proven the need. James Gerdeman demands you stand out in this highly competitive time. Read Your Career Tools and Strategic Solutions. - June 16, 2009 - JDGerdeman
Reading Fun DVD .com Releases the Patches The Cat And Friends Reading Fun DVD Today
Aimed at grades K - 5th the DVD is a collection of three features aimed at helping to stimulate children's learning through the use of color, sound effects, humor, and reading. While we continue to stimulate our children in this recession with video and computer games - for only $15.95 retail this product aims to "ground" them with seeing and reading about actual places and animals. The two books contain 56 pages of reading and photos plus a bonus 72-page Photo Gallery of animals and places. - June 15, 2009 - Reading Fun DVD .com
Deep Hum Productions Announces the Release of a New Book to Help Us Live Joyfully in a Distressing World
Deep Hum Productions, Berkeley, CA has released Dancing the Deep Hum, One woman’s ideas about how to live in a dancing, singing universe! by Connie Pwll Walck Tyler. This book addresses the most urgent issues of our time and helps the reader find ways to face them head on without sinking into despair. It can be purchased through bookstores or by going to www.deephum.com. Review copies are available by contacting connie@deephum.com. - June 15, 2009 - Deep Hum Productions
iUniverse Offers Savings on the Green
Authors can save up to $300 with the newest deal from iUniverse. iUniverse, the leading book marketing, editorial services and supported self-publishing company, extends savings to authors with a hole-in-one “Savings on the Green” deal. · Save $300 or get 60 Free books when... - June 15, 2009 - iUniverse
TheEbookSale Publishing are Delighted to Announce the Release of Todd Ewing's Latest Thriller, Killer Machine
TheEbookSale Publishing Announces Killer Machine, the latest Suspense Thriller installment from American Author, Todd Ewing. TheEbookSale Publishing, Inc. has published Killer Machine by Todd Ewing, which is the author's most recent book to date. The multiformat eBook in the Suspense/Thriller... - June 15, 2009 - RealTime Publishing, Inc
The Lonely Tree by Yael Politis Chosen for a 2009 Book of the Year Award by the London Arts Council/YouWriteOn
For her novel - The Lonely Tree - Yael Politis has received a 2009 Book of the Year Award from YouWriteOn, the (London) Arts Council funded site for writers. Synopsis of The Lonely Tree In 1944 in British Mandate Palestine, Tonia's parents take the family to live on a struggling religious kibbutz... - June 13, 2009 - Yael Politis
Unusual Book on Caste System and Dalits
New Book takes a fresh Look at the Caste system and the Dalits Of India. Written using religious scriptures, statistical data and ground realities. - June 13, 2009 - Dusky River Publication
Presentation of About Face 3 Book in Russia
About Face 3 by Alan Cooper, Robert Reimann, and David Cronin has been published in the Russian language. To support the interest to the Russian edition an official presentation was organized last week in Moscow. - June 13, 2009 - UIDesign Group
Abraham Lincoln in Full Color - See This Celebrated President with New Eyes
Abraham Lincoln can finally be seen as full color renditions of the previous famous black-and-white Lincoln photographs in the new publication Color of Lincoln. His intimate personal and public life is also recounted from topical and interesting eyewitness accounts and anecdotes in this new book release. - June 13, 2009 - Color of Lincoln, Inc.
Prized in America, Banned in Arabia
Arabian Knight: Colonel Bill Eddy USMC and the Rise of American Power in the Middle East was named Biography of the Year by the Benjamin Franklin Awards 2009, only to be banned in Saudi Arabia. Selwa Press publisher Tim Barger shares his comments on book banning in the kingdom. - June 12, 2009 - Selwa Press
SFC Magazine Announces Stanley Bookman Spooky Sounds Young Author Contest
Contest Description: The Stories for Children Magazine mascot, Stanley Bookman, needs your help to write a story about the spooky sounds you hear at night, in the backyard, or when you are camping. Your story needs to be original, unpublished, and written by you. A parent/guardian may help type... - June 12, 2009 - Stories for Children Magazine