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Wild Turkey Adventures. Joyner Outdoor Media Proudly Announces the Publication of Tales from the Turkey Woods: Mornings of My Better Days, by Mike Joyner.
From the author of Hills of Truxton: Stories and Travels of a Turkey Hunter comes Tales from the Turkey Woods: Mornings of My Better Days, an inspired collection of vignettes regarding the pursuit of wild turkeys, one of Mother Nature’s most unpredictable birds. In this sequel, acclaimed... - November 15, 2008 - Joyner Outdoor Media
New Hip Hop Book Expands Hip Hop
Author/Playwright MG Hardie, who wants to expand Hip Hop is now featured on Authors We Love. - November 15, 2008 - MG
MG Hardie’s EveryDay Life Reviewed by the Clarion Ledger
The Clarion-Ledger reviews the provocative book EveryDay Life by MG Hardie. - November 15, 2008 - MG
Mark Cressnan Gives the ABCs on Baseball in His Self Published Book
The A-to-Z History of Baseball is every baseball lover’s bible that goes back to baseball history compiled by self-published author Mark Cressnan. - November 14, 2008 - Xlibris Publisher
Famous International Bestseller, The Cure for Jet Lag, Republished. Dr. Charles F. Ehret's Book Back by Popular Demand. Plan Used by US Army Rapid Deployment Forces.
Back2Press Books, an independent publisher specializing in republishing titles that have sold over 100,000 copies, has announced that the international best-seller formerly titled Overcoming Jet Lag has been revised and republished with the new title The Cure for Jet Lag and is available for... - November 13, 2008 - Back2Press Books
Internationally Recognized Book Reviewer Breeni Books Launches Resource to Connect Authors and Book Bloggers
The Book Bloggers, the most recent endeavor of book reviewer Sabrina Williams, allows authors, publicists, and publishers to screen book reviewers for compatibility before a query is submitted. - November 13, 2008 - Breeni Books
Inspecting Personal Fall Protection Equipment - New Reference Book for the UK Market Published by UVSAR
The first ever complete reference book for inspection and maintenance of personal fall protection equipment is now available from major bookstores. Designed for the UK workplace and sport users, the full-colour 160-page book contains detailed guidance on the legal and practical care of any brand of PFPE. - November 13, 2008 - UVSAR
VeloPress Publishes the First Strength Training Book for Triathletes
VeloPress is pleased to announce the publication of the first strength training book for triathletes. Strength Training for Triathletes by Dr. Patrick Hagerman is a groundbreaking book, the first to integrate strength training into the triathlete's training regimen. Now triathletes who are reaching... - November 13, 2008 - VeloPress
AuthorHouse Announces Its Top Ten Best-Selling Titles for October 2008
AuthorHouse, the leading provider of self-publishing and marketing services for authors around the globe, has announced its top ten best-selling titles for October 2008. 1. Kris Kringle by Maria Ciampi 2. Shrink Rap: An Irreverent Take on Child Psychiatry by Robin A. Altman 3. The Identity of... - November 13, 2008 - AuthorHouse
Dé Avery La Monte Priest Announces the Publication of His First Book
Poet's Debut is a Lush and Darkly Romantic Collection of Poems. - November 13, 2008 - De'Avery La Monte Priest
Atheist Author Launches New "Heathen's Guide" to Religion
Eris Publications announces new edition of controversial "Heathen’s Guide to World Religions." - November 12, 2008 - Eris Publications
Author of Self Published Book Proposes Guiding Principles for President-Elect Obama
Xlibris book author recommends guidelines for Obama administration based on analysis of past US presidents’ policies. - November 11, 2008 - Xlibris Publisher
Global Economic Crisis Requires Immediate Action by World Citizens
Take action now to prepare for economic crisis of record proportions. - November 09, 2008 - Greg Schellhammer
Canadian Readers and the Very English Pensioner, Anthony James Barnett
Astonishing as it may seem, Canadian readers have taken English pensioner on board, sending him into the best selling list. - November 09, 2008 - Anthony James Barnett
At a Time When the World Seems Crazy, One Childrens Book Reminds Us of the Birth of the King Who Still Reigns
Christian parents face the same dilemma every Christmas: How do you teach your children about the true meaning of Christmas? Enter the new book "The King in the Corner" written by Zachary Carden a childrens pastor in the Presbyterian Church in America. The illustrated narrative presents each piece of the nativity explaining how it symbolizes the King of kings, born in Bethlehem. Zachary is a former Chattanooga, TN native who now ministers at Christ Community Church in Kennesaw, GA. - November 09, 2008 - Zack Carden
Inhousepress Presents Second Edition of a Novel, One Just Man, by Stan I.S. Law [Prequel to Elohim - Masters and Minions]
When the greatest gift becomes a scourge… Against the background of geopolitical upheavals, Dr. Peter Thornton's promising career in medicine is cut short by an enigmatic gift of healing. He rebels against his destiny, until a will greater than his own takes over. Unwittingly, he learns how to overcome death itself. Action takes place in Canada, Poland and the Vatican. The novel is as much a page-turner as it is a study of Human Potential. - November 09, 2008 - inhousepress
Inhousepress Announces the "Pentagon's Most Diabolical Plot for World Domination." Headless World - the Vatican Incident, by Stan I.S. Law, Sequel to the Avatar Syndrome.
Headless World pits the traditions and beauty of the Vatican against the cold mechanical might of the American War Machine. The whole world is the playing field. - November 09, 2008 - inhousepress
Make a Wish Come True with The Balanced Life
Innovator bases new training programme on experience, success factors and the What, How, Why Balance. Donates ten per cent of revenue to The Make-A-Wish Foundation® giving hope, strength and joy to children with life-threatening medical conditions. - November 08, 2008 - Robert Carter
MG Hardie Talks About Hip Hop’s Newest Frontier in New Interview
Author/Playwright MG Hardie, who has been compared to Tyler Perry and continues to earn rave reviews and honors from the literary world, speaks bluntly in a new “Take Ten” interview with Cyrus A. Webb. - November 08, 2008 - MG
Come by and Attend a Book Signing for R. M. Smith’s Children’s Title An A to Z Walk in the Park
Author and Illustrator R. M. Smith will appear at the Strathmore Museum Shop Around on Sunday, November 9, 2008, 12:00 to 3:00 PM. to sign his children's book An A to Z Walk In the Park. - November 08, 2008 - Clarence-Henry Books
Small Businesses Can Thrive in Hard Times with Techniques in New Book on Getting Free Publicity
This book by a veteran business journalist tells business owners how to get free publicity in the media. - November 07, 2008 - LightSound Ventures, Inc.
Influential Communication Expert Roger D’Aprix Releases New Book: Creating “The Credible Company”
ROI Communication Vice President Roger D’Aprix’s new book, “The Credible Company: Communicating with Today’s Skeptical Workforce,” is being released today by San Francisco publisher Jossey-Bass. The premise of the book is that today’s corporate organizations are undergoing revolutionary change – change that has turned their relationship with their employees upside down. D’Aprix provides a logical and tested methodology to inform and engage skeptical employees in a time of turbulent change. - November 07, 2008 - ROI Communication, Inc.
John Taylor's, Into the Heart of European Poetry Unveils the Major Trends of Contemporary European Writing
"This is critical writing that is satisfying at every single level." —Richard Goodman, author of The Soul of Creative Writing [Transaction] ". . . Taylor’s short pieces on a huge range of writers are the literary equivalent of a superb travel guide."—John... - November 07, 2008 - Transaction Publishers
Transaction Publishers Releases a New Book on How Jewish Political Power Exists as a Separate Agency in the American Polity
Henry Feingold's, Jewish Power in America addresses larger questions of how minority groups influence politics in general (e.g., the Irish in New York, Cubans in Florida). - November 07, 2008 - Transaction Publishers
Liz Cosline Launches a New Online Community with an Emphasis on Sharing and Discovery
Liz Cosline's website is a place to discuss not only what life each individual wishes to have but also discovering the possibilities of the world through business, through ideas, and through each other. - November 07, 2008 - Elizabeth Cosline
Tuxedo Press Celebrates American Indian Heritage Month
Special program offered to libraries to encourage them to add books with American Indian themes to their collections. - November 07, 2008 - Tuxedo Press
UK Fiction Publisher First to Enter Mobile Phone Publishing
Caffeine Nights Publishing a Kent based fiction publisher has signed a deal with Austrian mobile content provider, Blackbetty Mobile Media to publish its novels direct to mobile phones using the latest technology. - November 06, 2008 - Caffeine Nights Publishing
New Book Aimed at Helping Recent College Graduates Stand Out and Succeed
New book aimed at helping recent college graduates fit into the corporate culture, build a favorable reputation, leverage contacts and improve their image. This book offers 100 tips, techniques and strategies that anyone can use. "Why Didn't Somebody Tell Me This Stuff?" is now available at www.amazon.com and www.barnesandnoble.com. - November 06, 2008 - Christopher J. Andrews
Ambience Productions Announces the Release of When It’s Over: How to Mend That Broken Heart
Ambience Productions announces the much anticipated publication of When It’s Over: How To Mend That Broken Heart by author Darren G. Burton and published by Lulu Press. The book is the author's most recent in the Sex & Relationships category and has received worldwide distribution at a... - November 06, 2008 - Darren G. Burton
Anne Wayman Starts New Blog
Anne Wayman, well known freelance ghostwriter and blogger has left b5 media and The Golden Pencil to start her own blog about freelance writing and freelance writing jobs. Her new blog is at www.aboutfreelancewriting.com. Wayman has been writing online since she was one of the first 25 employees... - November 05, 2008 - Anne Wayman, Writer
Forever Friends Edited by Shelagh Watkins
This collection of stories and poems, created by members of the Published Authors Forum on the world wide web, reflects the bond of friendship between writers from all over the world. - November 05, 2008 - Mandinam Press
The Ninth Hour: Philosophical Writings - Creator of latephilosophers.com Publishes Long-Awaited First Book
Philosopher and Artist Harrison Mujica-Jenkins, creator of the increasingly popular website www.latephilosophers.com has finally finished and published his long-awaited first book, a collection of “philosophical writings” that it is sure to delight his already large online readership. - November 05, 2008 - latephilosophers.com
Publishing Company Offers Large Discounts on Book Publishing Services
Xlibris offers 50% discount on black and white and full color publishing packages and 33%, on marketing services. - November 05, 2008 - Xlibris Publisher
3D Warp Entertainment Inc Announces RUNE KEEPERS™ cg Animated Feature Film
CG animated short to be released in December 2008. - November 04, 2008 - 3D Warp Entertainment Inc
The Whole Art of Pleasing as Laid Down by a Frenchwoman
Announcement of a new book, The Lady's Stratagem: A Repository of 1820s Directions for the Toilet, Mantua-Making, Stay-Making, Millinery & Etiquette. - November 04, 2008 - Lavolta Press
Conversations Reviews Every Day Life by M. G. Hardie
MG Hardie’s controversial EveryDay Life has earned a 5 Star review from Conversations Book Club. (978-1-60594-036-6), $11.95 - November 04, 2008 - MG
From the Art of Bart to the Writing Art
Former Simpsons televisions series animator and director of twelve years publishes her first memoir. - November 04, 2008 - Jen Kamerman-Jenkins
"The Support Group," a New Novel by Robert Butler Has Just Been Released
What do women do when the criminal justice system fails them after they are raped? Four women decide to be creative and handle the problem themselves. Soon, the incidence of rape in Memphis starts to drop. Why would a cop want to stop them? - November 03, 2008 - R.G. Butler Publishing
New Short Story Collection, Stockpile of Stories by George, Just Released
Many of the stories are modeled after O'Henry and Sake stories such as "The Gift of the Magi" and "The Interlopers." - November 03, 2008 - R.G. Butler Publishing
Ambience Productions Announces the Release of Chick Magnet: The Secret of the Attraction Factor
Ambience Productions announces the much anticipated publication of Chick Magnet: The Secret Of The Attraction Factor by author Darren G. Burton and published by Lulu Press. The book is the author's most recent in the Sex & Relationships category and has received worldwide distribution at a RRP... - November 03, 2008 - Darren G. Burton
"Why Worry?" The First Book in K Hensler's Children's Series the Adventures of Bay/Bob/A/Loo/Bop is Being Officially Released Today
K Hensler's children's book "Why Worry?" is officially available for purchase. Her series the Adventures of Bay/Bob/A/Loo/Bop is based on her young Appaloosa colt, Baybob, who she nicknamed Baybobaloobop. All of the horses in the series are based on horses that she has rehabilitated at the Full Circle Farm. - November 03, 2008 - K Hensler - Author
Girls and Moms Discover “The Truth” in Nov ‘08
Announcement of Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein’s November 2008 virtual book tour to promote “The Truth” for girls and moms. - November 02, 2008 - Pump Up Your Book Promotion PR
"Cutting Through the Knot" - First Novel on Theme of Illness and Recovery
A humorous coming of age story, told in a conversational first person voice, recounting a young man’s trials in overcoming mental illness. The novel follows the adventures of a student on a leave of absence from a university in the north east. Biography: Mr. Greenfield was born and raised... - November 02, 2008 - Josh Greenfield
Ambience Productions Announces the Release of Turn Me On: How To Attract A Man
Ambience Productions announces the much anticipated publication of Turn Me On: How To Attract A Man by author Darren G. Burton and published by Lulu Press. The book is the author's most recent in the Women / Relationship category and has received worldwide distribution at a RRP of $17.95. About... - November 02, 2008 - Darren G. Burton
New Book Reveals Santa's 'Secrets'
A new, hilarious children's book explains how Santa pulls off his seemingly impossible job every year. The book was written and illustrated by Andrew Badalamenti... a parent who always could come up with compelling and imaginative answers to his kid's Christmastime curiosity. - November 01, 2008 - Andrew Badalamenti
Ceika Jumps from Avatars to Children’s Books
Ceika’s fans can enjoy her detailed avatars in children’s picture books at sherionhjackson.com. - November 01, 2008 - Sherion H. Jackson
Free Website Resource for Parents and Teachers Promotes Connectivity with Reading
New website, sherionhjackson.com, offers free online picture books and related activities, which connect reading with children’s experiences. - November 01, 2008 - Sherion H. Jackson
Give God the Glory! Study Guide Now Available in Three Versions - Writing for the Lord Ministries Releases New Study Guide Internationally in Print and Ebook Formats
The Give God the Glory! nine-book series by multiple-award winning and best-selling Christian author, Kevin Wayne Johnson, continues to expand around the world. Johnson enthusiastically embraces God’s Word, not only for his life, but presents it in such a way that it is easy to grasp, encouraging his readers to apply the principles therein for a more victorious Christian life. - October 31, 2008 - Writing for the Lord Ministries
Ignorant Poet: Scottish-American Poet to Release Inaugural Book
Scottish-American Poet Stuart Eric Card has announced that his first book “Ignorant and Agnostic: Poems and Other Words” will be released and available to the public November 14, 2008, through Lulu.com. Mr. Card boldly claims that his collection of poems, lyrics, and rhythmic word will... - October 31, 2008 - Stuart Card Publishing
Borders Books UK Launches the Ultimate ‘where’s Wally?’ Competition on Google Earth
Borders UK has announced today that on Monday 3rd November is it launching an exciting new competition to find Wally on Google Earth. In the first promotion of its kind, Borders is teaming up with Google Earth, media partner the Daily Telegraph, and Walker Books to take Wally to parts of the world... - October 31, 2008 - Borders UK