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Southern Writer Drives 40,000 Miles to Find Chicago

M.R.M. Parrott releases "Driving Home: A North American Tour", a travelogue and autobiography of adventures, challenges and lessons during a 40,000-mile, 5-month road trip across the US, Canada and Mexico, detailing which cities are "cool" and why. The book is available at ImDrivingHome.com for a "set your own price" download. Over 2,000 photos will be made available. - May 14, 2008 - rimric press

Gary Garner Has Recently Appeared on Rude Awakening Show

Gary Garner talks about his world travel experience and his new book. - May 13, 2008 - Gary Garner

Book Proof Original on Auction at eBay for Shelter House Charity

'Buy It Now' at $150k, and 20 percent of winning bid for donation to Shelter House of Fairfax County, Va. - May 13, 2008 - Reaching Peak LLC

Best Seller Institute Hosted by International Best Seller Patrick Snow and Author of Create Your Own Destiny

The "real" truth behind what it takes to become a best-selling author. - May 13, 2008 - Creating Your Own Destiny

American Author Alfred Wood is Excited to Release His Newest Publication, The History of the Can Opener, This Interesting New History Book is Available at Lulu.com

What an appropriate time for this publication on the sesquicentennial 150 year anniversary of the can opener. Wood's book will take you through the history and evolution of the can opener starting in 1854. This 94 page book is packed with fun and interesting facts, pictures and patents. - May 13, 2008 - Alfred Wood

BestEssayTips.com Has Finally Released Its Much Anticipated Ebook

The E-book is all-inclusive with handy links to each section. It will download in minutes and can be printed or saved on the customer’s hard drive so he or she can constantly review the free tips it offers. - May 12, 2008 - BestEssayTips

The Natural World

Thomas D. Mangelsen's Best Selling Book "The Natural World" is a Quiet Call to Action as the Earth Battles Global Warming. - May 12, 2008 - Thomas D. Mangelsen

iUniverse Announces the Release of Darren Main's Yoga and the Path of the Urban Mystic

Renowned Instructor Takes Yoga From the Mat into Everyday Life. Book Provides Insight into Philosophical Aspects of the Ancient Practice. We can easily loose the innocence and wonder of our childhood in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. One tried and true method of regaining that wholeness... - May 11, 2008 - iUniverse

Author Amber Kingston’s First Book, Laura and the Leprechauns is Nominated for Benjamin Franklin Children’s Award

Chrysalis Press author Amber Kingston’s first book, Laura and the Leprechauns is nominated for Benjamin Franklin Children’s Award while Kingston is abroad visiting German school children. - May 11, 2008 - Chrysalis Press

Watchung Bookstores Invites Stephen Della Valle for Book Signing

Oak Ridge Press author Stephen Della Valle will be signing copies of his book at Watchung Bookstores in Montclair, NJ, from 6pm – 7pm on June 26. - May 10, 2008 - Oak Ridge Press

Feeling Happy Doesn't Just Happen

Jump-Start Self-Serve Buffet is a book that provides everyone with the opportunity to regain “happy” as their default emotion... in short order. - May 10, 2008 - Lilianne White

Unique, Science Fiction Murder Mystery, Conscience of a Dead Killer, Huge Success in California

Gary Delfino's murder mystery is like no other. Most murder, who done it, books, chase an evil killer and then predictably bring him/her to justice at the end. In Gary Delfino's murder mystery, the killer, gets the electric chair in the first chapter and then his ghost spends the rest of the story trying to stop his living self, hence the title, Conscience of a Dead Killer. - May 10, 2008 - Gary Delfino Publishing

J.E. Braun, Author of Paranoia - A 9/11 Novel, Pledges to Donate 10% of All Profits from Sales of His Debut Novel to Twin Towers Orphan Fund

NJ Author, J.E. Braun is promoting his debut novel, Paranoia, a tale of a 9/11 survivor whose life begins to self-destruct as he allows his vigilance and patriotism to devolve into fear, hatred, and all-encompassing paranoia. - May 09, 2008 - J.E. Braun

New Book Discloses "The Other Roswell" UFO Crash

A startling new book gives eyewitness testimony from an Air Force jet aviator who chased an intensely-bright UFO across Texas and watched it crash on the U.S.-Mexico border. Best-selling author Bruce Maccabee writes in the foreword, "I believe that the reader will find this book important support for the idea that Alien Flying Craft have crashed on earth and have been retrieved and covered up by the United States Government." - May 09, 2008 - RoswellBooks.com

The First Sandcastle: a Novel by M. E. Delgado

The novel, The First Sandcastle, is a rite of passage of a young artist who is caught between his father's twisted views of women and the long-lost relationship which has evaded him and his mother. - May 09, 2008 - M. E. Delgado

Two iUniverse Titles Featured in May Kirkus Discoveries Newsletter

The iUniverse titles "Witness" by Bill Blais and "Corporate Governance" by Eric Yocam and Annie Choi were featured among the best-reviewed books of the month in the May issue of Kirkus Discoveries. iUniverse, the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported... - May 08, 2008 - iUniverse

New Inspirational Romance Novel: A Time and A Season by Sylvia Huffnagle

Sylvia Huffnagle is announcing the publication of her 4th Inspirational romance, A Time and A Season. - May 08, 2008 - Author and self-publisher, Sylvia Huffnagle

Bernard A. Mersier Has Brought the Meaning of Romance Back to the World, with His Book Which Can be Found on Lulu.com

Bernard A. Mersier within a month created a poetry book containing 81 pages of poetry that is certified to have people across the world hormones racing ready to be intimate with his book "Recipes of satisfaction". Raynard Valentine comments: "After reading the first few lines of 'Show & Show,' I knew from there what the true meaning of all talk and no actions really meant." - May 08, 2008 - Bernard Mersier

The eBook Sale, a Leading Online Retailer of eBooks, Announces the Formation of a Partnership with Raider Publishing International

The eBook Sale, a relatively new retailer of information products, website templates and software packages, has taken a major step towards expanding into the fiction and non-fiction novel market by forming a partnership with Raider Publishing International. - May 08, 2008 - Ebooks Inc

Liz Mitten Ryan Leads the Herd at Book Expo America

World-renowned Artist-Equine Communicator Liz Mitten Ryan, Author of One with the Herd: A Spiritual Journey will appear at Book Expo America in Los Angeles May 29 – June 1, 2008. - May 08, 2008 - Liz Mitten Ryan

Dunedin Academic Press Publishes Ireland’s Economic Success: Reasons and Lessons by Paul Sweeney

Dunedin Academic Press launches the international edition of Paul Sweeney’s successful Ireland’s Economic Success with a new insightful introduction from prominent economist, Frances Cairncross, Rector of Exeter College, University of Oxford, who was on the staff of The Economist for... - May 08, 2008 - Dunedin Academic Press

PR.com Interviews Anne Frank’s Cousin and Last Living Relative, Buddy Elias

Anne Frank’s only living direct relative, Buddy Elias, speaks exclusively with PR.com’s Allison Kugel about his famous cousin and the Anne Frank-Fonds in Switzerland. - May 07, 2008 - PR.com

A Novel Approach: Author’s Book Exposes Possible Link Between Industrial Pollutant and Parkinson’s Disease

When her husband was diagnosed with Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis, author K.A. Shott super-sleuthed medical annals, neurochemistry journals, and other related scientific research discovering interesting information regarding neurological diseases and relationships to toxic substances. This research was the impetus for creating her novel “The Cr6 Terrorist,” a complex imperative in an unconventional telling. - May 07, 2008 - WriteShott.com

Mom Coach Explains, "The Silent War of Motherhood"

Mia Redrick, author of Time for mom-ME: 5 Essential Strategies for A Mother's Self-Care, teaches mothers that self-care is not negotiable but necessary to be the best you, as well as the best parent. - May 06, 2008 - Finding Definitions,LLC

Reg Owens Publications Releases New Book

Most Small Towns have some Corruption and others have a lot. Elway, Georgia has more than a lot. This is a book of true incidents in novel format and written as a humorous account of wrong doing. The title is Small Town Corruption. - May 06, 2008 - Reg Owens Book And Music Publishers

Mexico City Guide Wins Gourmand Award in London

Add Mexico City to the list of great culinary capitals. Good Food in Mexico City: A Guide to Food Stalls, Fondas and Fine Dining, by Nicholas Gilman won on April 13 in London at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. It took third place in the guide category, competing with finalists from 10 other countries. 107 countries entered books in this awards contest. - May 06, 2008 - Nicholas Gilman

Training Wills Founder Releases "Little Book" That Delivers Big

Training Wills founder, and college instructor, Tami S. Easter has written her first book in efforts to stimulate readers to strive for greatness in their daily lives. Inspired by her students, Ms. Easter seized the opportunity to create a book that is easily read, and promised to inspire, and... - May 05, 2008 - Tami Easter

New Release for Author Karina Kantas

Karina Kantas author of the popular urban thriller, In Times of Violence, announces her new release “Heads & Tales”. Fiction: A collection of 28 flash and short fiction. “Heads & Tales” consists of 13 previously published stories and 15 original pieces, in the... - May 04, 2008 - Karina Kantas

Just Released: New Inspirational Book to Change the Perception of Millions: "21 Days to Creating Your Dream Life"

Just confirmed: The release of the new book "21 Days To Creating Your Dream Life" by Stephen Mark. ISBN: 978-0-9816275-0-2. - May 04, 2008 - Dream Board Publications LLC

iUniverse Announces the Release of the Blistered Cat by Chuck Bianchi

From the Hills of Harlan, KY Comes a New Voice and an Eastern Kentucky Coming-of-Age Story. Most men will describe the events in their lives, few share the associated emotions. In his fictionalized autobiography, The Blistered Cat, Chuck Bianchi reaches deep into his heart to craft a rare and... - May 04, 2008 - iUniverse

iUniverse Would Like to Announce the Release of Exploring by Ruth Williams

Introducing a Breakthrough Manual for Resolving Organizational Challenge. Exploring: Using 2x2 Matrices for Analyzing Situations Provides Effective New Troubleshooting Model for Business. In her new book Exploring: Using 2x2 Matrices for Analyzing Situations international business expert and... - May 04, 2008 - iUniverse

Historic Photos of Los Angeles by Dana Lombardy

Turner Publishing announces the new release the Historic Photos of Los Angeles by Dana Lombardy. This 10x10 gift book showcases the pictorial narrative of the “City of Angels” in stunning, culled-from-the-archives photography. - May 03, 2008 - Turner Publishing Company

New Author: Joanne Augello Writes Two Books of Poems. First One Oct 2007 and Second One April 2008.

Joanne Augello has one book that was finished in Oct 2007 called Emotional Feelings which was done with red lead press. It will be out by mid May of this year. The print is being made bigger. Joannes' second book that she did herself with lulu.com is called Even Love Hurts. This book is out already and can be purchased through lulu.com. Both books will be with amazon.com--barnes&noble.com---more. Also with stores, if they want it. - May 03, 2008 - Joanne Augello

Author Says There is Only One Person Here...

In his first book author Graham E. Pepall gives a valid reason for life and explains the real purpose of all self aware creatures. - May 03, 2008 - G.E.Pepall.

Identify Over 200 Animals in 26 Letter Descriptions as Easy as a Walk in the Park. A Clarence-Henry Books Release for Young Readers.

An A to Z Walk In the Park is a new animal alphabet book that encourages children to learn and spark their interest in animals of the world. This book is designed for children ages 3-7 who have learned the alphabet or who are just now learning their ABCs. - May 02, 2008 - Clarence-Henry Books

True Crime Manga "Family Bones" Solicits in May

King Tractor Press solicits the first volume of the true crime comic book Family Bones in May, collecting issues 1 through 5 into a trade paperback. Family Bones is the story of the elderly serial killers, Ray and Faye Copeland. - May 02, 2008 - King Tractor Films / Press

Leon Jean Publications Releases Unique's Ending by Victor L Martin

Leon Jean Publications is proud to represent author Victor L Martin in his first self published novel Unique's Ending. Unique's Ending is the final saga of the trilogy A Hood Legend and Menage's Way. Unique's Ending is the finale to the Menage Unique Legend drama. It is the final chapter of DJ... - April 30, 2008 - Leon Jean Publications LLC

Release Set for Second Book in Critically Acclaimed Asphodel Cycle

Bestselling author Celina Summers prepares for release of her second book, The Gift of Redemption, in June, 2008. - April 30, 2008 - Celina Summers

Magic and Grace: a Timely Novel of Love, Loss, and Redemption

Evermore Books to release Chad Hautmann's second nove, Magic and Grace. - April 29, 2008 - Evermore Books

A Prescription Against Death - How to Manage the Current Prescription Drug Epidemic

Oak Ridge Press author Stephen Della Valle speaks out regarding the rise in teenage prescription drug abuse - April 28, 2008 - Oak Ridge Press

News Release for New Best-Selling Crime Novel, Chickenhawk

Chickenhawk is a gritty crime novel about a serial killer, cops, New York City, sex, murder, illness, madness, racism, sexism, religion, politics and vengeance. - April 27, 2008 - Arnold Wolf

Former Broadcast Journalist Bases New Novel -- KILL-TV -- on Resume

KILL-TV is a humorous mystery that takes deadly aim at your funny bone. - April 27, 2008 - Hope Springs Eternal Press

Paws Up to Gracie and Diane Appearing on TV 8 to Unveil Their Spanish Book in Time for Cinco de Mayo

A One-of-a-kind Service Dog Team - Gracie the Italian Greyhound and Diane the Author, Singer, Educational and Motivational Speaker both have overcome life's challenges to bring hope to many. - April 27, 2008 - Diane Dike

New Inspirational Book: 21 Days To Creating Your Dream Life on Target to Publish on April 28, 2008

A life changing inspirational self help book with new view points. It begins with a great introduction, some basic self tests, and then gets right into the areas of self realization. It all begins with being truthful with yourself. Making a change, even in your own perception can change your life. - April 27, 2008 - Dream Board Publications LLC

Historic Photos of El Paso by Sandra Fye

Turner Publishing announces the new release, the Historic Photos of El Paso by Sandra Fye. This 10x10 large format volume showcases the pictorial narrative of the “Gateway to Mexico,” in stunning, culled-from-the-archives photography. - April 27, 2008 - Turner Publishing Company

“65 Poor Life Decisions” Now Available for Mass Distribution

The recently published book “65 Poor Life Decisions” by popular blogger Ryan Zeinert is now available for mass distribution. - April 27, 2008 - Ryan Zeinert

Separation is a New Novel That Tackles the Relationship Between a Father and Son in Light of His Mother's Death

Separation is a new novel by UK author, Ben Bell, and is available for purchase now through internet self-publishing giant Lulu.com. The author’s own experience of being a student, leaving old surroundings and embarking on new relationships, have all inspired this semi-autobiographical work. - April 27, 2008 - Ben Bell