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Princeton Press Releases Hana Wirth-Nesher's Pathbreaking Book, Call It English, in Paperback
Call It English by Hana Wirth-Nesher can now be found in paperback from Princeton Press. Runner-up of the 2006 National Jewish Book Award, in the Modern Jewish Thought category, and one of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 2007. - March 15, 2009 - Princeton University Press
Free Sony E-book Reader
Romance novelist Lauri Robinson announces a contest sponsored by The Wild Rose Press (www.thewildrosepress.com) offering a chance to win a Sony E-Book reader. - March 15, 2009 - Lauri Robinson
Third Week in March Marks National Clutter Awareness Week… and CBC Finalist Announcement Marks Success for Sort It Out
It’s called “Spring Cleaning.” It’s away with the old to make way for the new. It’s not something most people enjoy, but it’s something to be aware of—it’s clutter. The third week of March marks National Clutter Awareness Week. Connecticut author Barb... - March 14, 2009 - Arbordale Publishing
Writers in the Sky Creative Writing Services Gives Literary Award for Best Creative Writing
On March 7, 2009, authors of winning books entered in Reader Views Literary Awards were announced and 14 sponsors distributed prizes to finalists in 32 fiction and nonfiction categories. Writers in the Sky Creative Writing Services awarded the $100 cash prize to James Earle McCracken. - March 14, 2009 - Writers in the Sky Creative Writing Services
Educators Embrace E-Textbooks for Collaborative Learning
In January 2009, Vital Source interactive e-textbook platform saw over a 600% increase over the same period in 2008 by student and faculty adoption. - March 14, 2009 - Ingram Digital
Let There be Color
Color in fashion has never been hotter. And for the throngs of women who have are are finally coming out of 20 years of fashion industry inflicted mourning, let their be Light and Color. The latest book in the Color Me Beautiful series, Reinvent Yourself, Four Seasons of Color, Makeup and Style is... - March 13, 2009 - Color Me Beautiful
Randy Carlton Hunsucker Releases “Poetry 5.0”
“Difficult to dislike…youth(ful)…not quickly forgotten" - Jack Huber. First Book of Poetry by North Carolina Native Readable, Deep and Engaging. - March 13, 2009 - Randy Carlton Hunsucker
Author Susan Borgeson Has a Published a New Book, Letters Never Mailed, Now Available at Online Retailers Beginning in March, 2009
Feminist writer, Susan Borgeson, has a short book of 'poems' culled from 32 years of writing to Tom Waits. Proceeds to go to NAMI, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. - March 13, 2009 - Susan Borgeson
Book Author Self Publishes Answer to Poverty
George R. Grant presents ways to confront global poverty in ‘Tackling the Poverty of Nations: Why So Many Are Poor and What We Can Do About It’ published by Xlibris Corporation. - March 13, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
Capstone Publishers Donates 10,000 Books to African Countries
Capstone Publishers, the leading publisher of high-kid-appeal children’s books for school and public libraries, has made a donation of 10,000 books to Books for Africa, the world’s largest shipper of donated text and library books to the African continent. Books donated to the program... - March 13, 2009 - Capstone
Betterdaze(TM) Hypnosis Publishes New Book Critical of Scientology
Following its business plan that, in part, is to publish “on-topic/related subject articles and books,” Betterdaze(TM) Hypnosis recently published its first book, Hollywood, Satanism, Scientology, and Suicide by American author and professional hypnotist, Jerry Staton. Mr. Staton... - March 12, 2009 - Betterdaze Hypnosis
Mystery Thriller Spam & Eggs Garners Praise from Reviewers, Readers
The new mystery thriller "Spam & Eggs: A Johnny Denovo Mystery" is garnering praise from reviewers while also entertaining a growing legion of readers who have discovered the series. Reviewers have praised "Spam & Eggs" as “a masterpiece of deductive challenge,... - March 12, 2009 - Andrew Kent
Southern Writers Get Writing and Marketing Help from a Bestselling Author
On April 4 & 5th, 2009, Bestselling Author, John Lee, Will Present 2 New Workshops for Writers--Write to Live & Love What You Write: for Writers and Dreamers and Getting the Word Out: Editing, Publishing, Agents and Marketing. Cost is $99 for each day or $175 for both days if registered before March 15. - March 12, 2009 - John Lee Books and Seminars
Award-Winning Writer Robin Reynolds to Sign Books at Fountain Hills Book Festival March 14th
Arizona author Robin Reynolds, will sign and sell her award-winning book, "Life to the Max: Maxims for A Great Life by a Dog named Max" at the Fountain Hills Third Annual Book Festival on Saturday, March 14, from 10 am to 4 pm. - March 12, 2009 - NICE Creative
Kinky Noir: Author Breaking Out with BDSM Erotica Series for African Americans
African-American author Shakir Rashaan breaks into the literary world with his debut novel which encompasses the eroticism of BDSM and publishing it on Lulu.com, the online marketplace for digital content. Mr. Rashaan took the opportunity to write his 250-plus page erotica novel “Chronicles... - March 11, 2009 - Kemi-Ka Publishing, LLC
Eric Rhodes Publishes His Novel "The King, Father & Mother - Trinity Revelation"
Author Eric Rhodes releases his inspiring novel, "The King, Father & Mother - Trinity Revelation", on Lulu.com, the online marketplace. - March 11, 2009 - Eric Rhodes
Up and Coming New Indie Author Dennis Fleming Writes a Heart Rending True Crime
After almost three decades and despite drugs, alcohol, depression, attempted suicide, and failed marriages, author writes evolution between violence and closure over death of sister by serial killer - March 11, 2009 - Dennis Fleming
Grandmother of Six Wins Publishing Deal from WritingRoom.com for Her Debut Book of Poetry
The variety of our experience is what makes our lives rich. Janie Morrow, Grandmother of six, and the latest talent to become one of Writingroom.com’s Discovered Authors has turned the wealth of her life into something truly special. With the colorful palate of her experience, with words,... - March 11, 2009 - WritingRoom.com, LLC
The Truth Lies in the Dark Virtual Tour Begins on March 15th
The Truth Lies in the Dark by Kristin Callender will start a Virtual Book Tour on March 15, 2009. There are ten stops planned so far and more to be added. It is not too late to get in on this exciting and humorous tour. - March 11, 2009 - Kristin Callender
Award-Winning, Bestselling Novelist, Susan Wingate, Sets-Off to Changing Hands Bookstore (Tempe, AZ) on Her "Bobby’s Diner" Book Tour
Beginning March 26th, 2009, Author of “Bobby’s Diner” (the novel), Susan Wingate sets off with stops to several literary spots, including Changing Hands Bookstore, through Arizona on her live book tour. - March 10, 2009 - Author Susan Wingate
New Children's Book from Capstone Productions Teaches That God is Not so Distant When a Child Needs Help
A touching new storybook helps children understand how to reach and communicate with God. - March 10, 2009 - Capstone Productions LLC
William Roudebush Dishes Out Legendary Mistakes Actors Make on Camera in Self Published Book
Self-published book Acting by Mistake is a how-to guide on acting for actors who are new in the business. - March 10, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
The Magical Way to Balanced Nutrition
Tasty Nature - New Cookbook Converts Science Into Fun & Easy Recipes. - March 10, 2009 - Tasty Nature
New Book Shares the Secrets of Transforming Work Into a Career You Desire
The road to career success can be rough, especially now, but making career navigation easier is Executive and Career Coach Debora McLaughlin and co-author Lisa Martelli who teamed up to write Roadmap for Career Success: 10 Keys to a Successful Drive. - March 10, 2009 - Open Door Coaching
New Book on Zora Hurston's Work
Gadfly Publishing announces publication of Zora Hurston And The Strange Case of Ruby McCollum. (Reviewed by Booklist) In 1952, Zora Neale Hurston, famous writer and cultural anthropologist, worked on assignment for the Pittsburgh Courier to cover the murder trial of Ruby McCollum, a wealthy "colored" woman who shot and killed her white lover who had stolen her money and forced her to have his children. - March 09, 2009 - Gadfly Publishing, LLC
Operation Neurosurgeon: You Never Know... Who's in the OR
Scintillating Fiction about a Rising Surgeon's Downfall by the newest medical fiction author, Barbara Ebel. - March 09, 2009 - Barbara Ebel MD author
The Science of Weight Loss
In February 2009, the New England Journal of Medicine, published a study by Dr. Frank Sacks of the Harvard School of Public Health and others. In their study, they showed that it doesn't matter which diet you choose: if you want to lose weight, you'd better reduce your calorie intake. In the book... - March 09, 2009 - John Josefson
Spring Spirits Beckon Mystery Author
Elizabeth Eagan-Cox, author of the Shannon Delaney cozy paranormal mystery series announces Spring appearance schedule. - March 08, 2009 - ElizabethEaganCox.blogspot.com
Mystery of Biblical Symbolism Unveiled, eBook by Stanislaw Kapuscinski
For thousands of years, more than 3300 words in the Bible remained untranslated. Find out what Moses, Jesus and the prophets really said to the people of their time. - March 08, 2009 - inhousepress
Turner Tops Publishers Weekly List of Fast-Growing Publishing Companies
Publishers Weekly has named Turner Publishing Company as the top-ranked publisher on their list of fast-growing companies. - March 08, 2009 - Turner Publishing Company
Nightengale Press Announces Book Launch for FourEver Friends, a Novel by Erica Miner
Studio City Book Launch for this coming of age novel which transcends time to satisfy the Boomers’ yearning for the Sixties and curiosity of Generations X, Generation Jones, and Generation Y about how growing up really was back in the good old days. - March 07, 2009 - Nightengale Press, A Nightengale Media LLC Company
Xlibris to Promote Self-Published Books with Publishers Weekly
Xlibris links up with the highly respected Publishers Weekly to promote self-published titles. - March 07, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
Book Author Publishes Scriptural Model on Suffering
A self-published author presents and defines four classes of suffering as a model purely based on Scriptures in ‘Suffering - A Biblical Study’ published by Xlibris. - March 06, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
Book Publisher Marion Street Press Sold to Acorn Guild Press
Marion Street Press of Oak Park, Ill., has been sold to Acorn Guild Press of Portland, Ore. Marion Street specializes in books for writers and journalists. - March 06, 2009 - Anvil Publishers
Ambience Productions Announces the Release of Shut the F**k Up!: Every Man’s Key to Happiness
Ambience Productions announces the much anticipated publication of Shut the F**k Up!: Every Man’s Key to Happiness by author Darren G. Burton and published by Lulu Press. The book is the author's most recent in the Novelty/Humor category and has received worldwide distribution at a RRP of $12. - March 06, 2009 - Darren G. Burton
It's a New and Startling Fact: Most American Women Spend More Years of Their Adult Lives Unmarried Than Married
A new non-fiction title: I Didn’t Work This Hard Just to Get Married by Nika C. Beamon examines this trend through the eyes of single Black women. Statistics show that 70 percent of African American women live without a man, despite traditional expectations within the community this trend. - March 06, 2009 - Nika C. Beamon
Sociologist Nabs Coveted Spot on ALA's Top Ten Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers
The American Library Association's YALSA Division Selects Retaliation: A Novel by Yasmin Shiraz (Rolling Hills Press; $14.95; ISBN 978-0-9718174-3-2) as a 2009 Top Ten Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers. - March 06, 2009 - The Signals Agency
Dallas Music Instructor Publishes Book on Chord Theory with Method Never Seen Before
Mike Ellis Music Instruction in Dallas, Texas, has published a no-nonsense, practical book on how to understand chords on the piano. This book contains a method never seen before in the industry. - March 05, 2009 - Mike Ellis Music Instruction
Design Revolutions Media Get Boys Interested in Reading - Go Interactive on Them
Dean’s Diggers is a captivating, colorful board book for children. The book features look and find, lift the flaps, an alphabet page and a magnetic puzzle. - March 05, 2009 - Design Revolutions Media, LLC
jexbo.com Helps Self-Published Authors Sell Books Fast
Site users can market self-published books for less than one dollar per month and find unique gifts. - March 05, 2009 - jexbo
Solve Crimes with Officer Stacy Wilbur in F.M. Meredith’s No Sanctuary
Announcement of Marilyn Meredith’s fourth virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book Promotion. Marilyn, writing as F.M. Meredith, talks about the latest release in her Rocky Bluff P.D. series, No Sanctuary (Oak Tree Press). - March 04, 2009 - Pump Up Your Book Promotion PR
Keeping Youth Sports in Perspective: Author/Youth Coach Publishes Great New Fictional Basketball Book for Teens
First time author Dave Giffels has astounded the literary world by writing a book directed toward early teens, and has captured the hearts of many parents and coaches alike. Giffels published the book through LuLu.com, the online marketplace for digital content. Mr. Giffels, a sales and marketing... - March 03, 2009 - Dave Giffels
Is a Messiah in America's Future?
The release announces the release of American Messiah, a novel with the power to expand horizons. - March 03, 2009 - North Star Publications
Mythica Publishing Acquires e-Book Rights for 'Nightmares & Daydreams'
Mythica Publishing has announced that they have acquired the publishing rights to American author Barbara Watkins' superb short story collection, 'Nightmares & Daydreams'. - March 03, 2009 - Barbara Watkins
CNR Enterprises CEO Authors Controversial Book on the End of Times
Indications of a secret government out to rule the world may not be so far-fetched. In Illuminati - 2012, the mingling of truth and fiction will be controversial for many. - March 03, 2009 - Nishan Kumaraperu
Katje van Dijk's First Radio Interview
On February 7th, the Sunday before Valentine's Day, Katje van Dijk's first radio interview was broadcast in the California San Joaquin valley. Mike Ellis of Kubb Country Radio, uncovers why and how Katje came to be living in the Valley, what it's like to be working with a world famous hooker, and how life in the valley stacks up to the ex-pat life the family had in Amsterdam. - March 02, 2009 - Katje van Dijk, LLC
Polynesian Pop Event at La Luz Gallery: "Tiki Mugs; Cult Artifacts of Polynesian Pop" Book Signing
Join them at La Luz de Jesus for the much anticipated release and signing party for Author “Tiki Mugs; Cult Artifacts of Polynesian Pop.”Jay Strongman, Tiki Farm’s Holden Westland and many mug artists will be on hand to sign the book. - March 02, 2009 - La Luz De Jesus Gallery
Dw. Dunphy's Supernatural Novella Drivers of the Plague Back in Print
For the first time in a collected edition, Dw. Dunphy's supernatural novella finds new life at Lulu.com. - March 02, 2009 - Introverse Music Ltd.
Beneath the Clay: Short Stories and Photographs of Ireland
Cranford - Author Tyler K. Hill will be signing copies of his book Beneath the Clay at Hynes Jewelers in Cranford, NJ from 1pm to 2pm on Saturday, March 7th, and at the Cranford Community Center on Tuesday March 10th at 7:30pm. - March 01, 2009 - Beneath the Clay
Survive The Recession – Be E.I.
The following press release informs individuals how-to survive the worst recession since the great depression. - March 01, 2009 - E.I. Enterprise LLC