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Eye Wear Fashion Icon: Dr. Stanley Pearle has New Book

Dr. Stanley Pearle, who revolutionized the eyeglass industry releases book. - May 27, 2007 - Arbor Books Inc.

Just in Time for the 30th Anniversary of Star Wars, Stone In The Surf Press Announces the Release of Its Newest Book, When The Force Isn't With You

Stone In The Surf Press announces the release of author Richard Neumann's autobiographical tale of 30 years of failed attempts at getting a job with Lucasfilm. - May 26, 2007 - Stone In The Surf Press

Uncovering One’s Life Purpose is Now as Easy as Six Simple Steps

New Book Demystifies What For Most is a Frustrating Lifelong Process - May 26, 2007 - Life on Purpose Institute

More Than Romantic Fuzzies: Author Sonja Foust Tackles Racial Issues in Short Romantic Fantasy ‘Love In Shadow’

Author Sonja Foust Tackles Racial Issues in Short Romantic Fantasy ‘Love In Shadow’ - May 26, 2007 - Sonja Foust

Celebrity Chef Maria Liberati Launches Virtual Book Tour for Bestseller

Former international model turned celebrity chef and author, Maria Liberati will be launching her virtual book tour for her bestseller, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking, beginning on June 4, 2007 and concluding on June 28, 2007. - May 26, 2007 - Maria Liberati

GPA Continues: The Great One (Dispoetry Vol.2) is at LuLu.com

The second volume of Dispoetry which contains much more on the world issues, the authors personal feelings, and short stories which make up the art of Dispoetry. - May 25, 2007 - Lorenzo McClain

Arbor Books Warns About Ghostwriting Fraud

Arbor Books announces guidelines for those people seeking to hire a ghostwriting company. - May 25, 2007 - Arbor Books Inc.

Villasenor Productions Releases The Best Damn Commercial Real Estate Investing Book Ever Written

Villasenor Productions Releases The Best Damn Commercial Real Estate Investing Book Ever Written

Villasenor Productions, a multimedia company, has released The Best Damn Commercial Real Estate Investing Book Ever Written! by Monica Villasenor. Monica decided to bring the book forward because of the blatant need for this information. “I thought investing in commercial real estate would be... - May 24, 2007 - Villasenor Productions, LLC

Manna F.O.H. Publishing Announces the Availability of Their Book "Having Itching Ears"

This book is a must read for the times that we are living in today. The church must stop and take notice. - May 24, 2007 - Manna F.O.H. Publishing

New Poetry Book and DVD Release by International Poet Taalam Acey

Word Supremacy Press is proud to announce the release of “Troubled Soul Refinery,” a collection of poetry, and the DVD, “Living Come Alive.” - May 24, 2007 - Taalam Acey

Celebrity Chef Maria Liberati Hosts Benefit Book Signing and Sampling in Bethlehem

Celebrity Chef Maria Liberati hosts benefit book signing at the Moravian Book Store, 428 Main St., Bethlehem, PA – on Saturday, June 9, 2007, from 1-3 P.M. For more information, visit their virtual calendar at www.myspace.com/marialiberati.com or contact the Moravian Book Shop at (610) 691-6619. - May 24, 2007 - Maria Liberati

Introducing the First Integral Solution for Permanent Weight Loss without Dieting

Diet for a New Life: An 8-Step Integral Solution to Weight Loss and Well-being by researcher and health expert Mariana Bozesan presents a bold new paradigm for permanent weight loss and reveals its secrets. - May 23, 2007 - Sageera Institute LLC

Mission, a Novel Set in Kenya by Philip Spires, is Published by Libros International

Mission is an African novel set in 1970s Kenya, East Africa by Philip Spires, published by Libros International. It deals with the concept of identity, seen through filters of poverty, religion, politics and, underpinning everything, justice. Full details at http://www.philipspires.co.uk - May 23, 2007 - Philip Spires

New Mexico Poetry Tangents Announces the Arrival of Earthships; a Comprehensive Anthology of New Mexico’s Poetic Voices

New Mexico Poetry Tangents, the state’s newest and fastest growing poetry organization, announces the publication of the next chapter in the ever growing evolution of the state’s unique and diverse poetry scene, including special selections from Jimmy Santiago Baca, Sandra Cisneros, Ana... - May 22, 2007 - NM Poetry Tangents

Talking to Nightlights - The Story of a Life Changing Metaphysical Encounter

The newly released book, Talking to Nightlights, is the story of a woman's unorthodox spiritual exploration of a mesmerizing, otherworldly source that offers divine insight and a revelation that we...and all that we see...are connected in spirit. - May 22, 2007 - Wendy Garrett

From Gentle Laughter and Side-Splitting Humor to Visions Glorious to Behold

The astounding photographs only appear to deceive your eye. - May 21, 2007 - Koala Jo Publishing

Boyle Featured on Cover of Lacrosse Book "Weekend Warriors"

Ryan Boyle of Hunt Valley, MD, featured on cover of "Weekend Warriors," first ever book about pro lacrosse players. 2004 Princeton graduate, one of fifteen players featured in ideal book for young lacrosse players and fans now on sale. - May 21, 2007 - New Chapter Press

Samuel Tilden, the Real 19th President Book Debuts at Book Expo NYC

A must read book for history buffs and voters before the 2008 elections. Presidential disinformation corruption was born in 1876 and as the saying goes, history does repeat itself. Author Nikki Oldaker, in her new book "Samuel J. Tilden – The Real 19th President," takes us back in... - May 21, 2007 - Nikki Oldaker

Walking the Dog - Inside the Abuse, Inside the Trial, Inside the Recovery

This book explores what happens when an abusive neighbor pushes a family to the extreme and a shooting and trial follows. Recovery, forgiveness and most importantly faith prevails. - May 20, 2007 - Darwin Demers, Author

Wall Street Journal and Reader's Digest Explore the Thriving Virtual Assistant Industry

Virtual assistants are gaining national recognition with features in both the Wall Street Journal and Readers Digest. Learn how you can become a virtual assistant or find the right virtual assistant for your business. - May 19, 2007 - Virtual Word Publishing, Inc.

North Jersey Publishing House Will Get Your Book Into Print

They will help you publish your book. Long Dash Books is a fast, inexpensive and very-author friendly way to get your book published. They specialize in helping first-time authors publish their memoirs, family histories, novels, nonfiction, poetry, journals, recipe books and more. Great for gifts or for fundraising. You keep all rights, and we will pay you a royalty for all books they sell on your behalf. - May 19, 2007 - Long Dash Publishing

From Botox to Botulism and Back – Featured on Good Morning America May 17th

From Botox to Botulism and Back – Featured on Good Morning America May 17th

How the quest for everlasting beauty through Botox® nearly turned deadly for a Florida doctor and his wife. This heart-warming story of survival sheds new light on the potential dangers involved with popular anti-wrinkle treatments. - May 18, 2007 - Dr. Eric Kaplan

FreeDress for Success, a Businessman's Guide to Sartorial Disarmament

A Great New Book from Pandit Press - FreeDress For Success - May 18, 2007 - Pandit Press

New Author Lives on Her Feet

"Still Living on my Feet" is the follow up to Tichaona Chinyelu’s first book, "In the Whirlwind", which was rooted in a sense of hard-hitting revolutionary black love. However, in this sophomore effort, Tichaona brings the revolutionary essence from deep within the trough... - May 18, 2007 - Tichaona Chinyelu

W.R. Benton Releases New Book

Saga Books announces the release of W. R. Benton's new book, "Missouri in Flames, I Rode with Jesse James." Western Fiction Author W. R. Benton has released his tenth book and a short synopsis follows: Surviving four long and bloody years fighting for the Confederacy during the Civil... - May 16, 2007 - WR Benton

Southern Review Offers Tips on Publishing Recipes in Cookbook Form

Thinking about publishing your favorite recipes in book form? Here are some tips from the editors at the Southern Review of Books. - May 14, 2007 - Anvil Publishers, Inc.

A Celebration of Life

Lush color photographs in Koalas: Zen in Fur show the very special relationship between koala mothers and their young. - May 13, 2007 - Koala Jo Publishing

One Book, Ten Thousand Authors

Author Chris Baker is looking for 10,000 people to each contribute a word of their choice to what could, if successful, become the world's biggest ever literary collaboration. - May 13, 2007 - I want a word

Spiritual Entrepreneurs Use Spiritual Assets to Achieve 'Flow' and Success

Spiritual Entrepreneurs Use Spiritual Assets to Achieve 'Flow' and Success

In an article in the Journal of Human Values, the Rev. Ernest Chu, former investment banker and widely recognized expert on financing emerging growth companies, defines spiritual entrepreneurship and examines the processes and results typical of spiritual entrepreneurs' endeavors. - May 11, 2007 - Soul Currency Institute

Bebo Book Published by BottleTree - Get Popular, Secure Privacy and Buzz a Band on Bebo

BottleTree Books LLC, a leading publisher of Internet and literary books, today announced it has published the book “Bebo Unbound: Buzz Your Band, Secure Your Privacy, and Get Popular on Bebo” (www.bottletreebooks.com/bebo.htm) that is one of the first comprehensive books for the 30... - May 11, 2007 - BottleTree Books LLC

50 Authors to Join Arbor Books at BookExpo America

50 of Arbor Books authors have signed up to have Arbor Books represent them at the BookExpo America. - May 11, 2007 - Arbor Books Inc.

Announcing an Educational Book on Stem Cell Research for People Who Don’t Have (or Want) a Degree in Biology

Right to Recover, Winning the Political and Religious Wars over Stem Cell Research in America—an easy to understand, comprehensive book that challenges assumptions and opinions about research that uses stem cells left over from in-vitro process. - May 11, 2007 - Writers in the Sky Creative Writing Services

Terrorists and Technology Clash in a Computer Hall-of-Famer's First Sci-Fi Thriller

Can the Aremac Project Save a Bomb-Shattered Chicago from Terrorists Bent on Destruction and Extortion? To find out, read The Aremac Project, a new sci-fi thriller by award-winning author Gerald M. Weinberg. Technology fights terrorism in a body-strewn race against time. Drawing on neuroscience... - May 10, 2007 - Little West Press, a div. of Dorset House Publishing

It Takes a Thief to Steal Your Identity

In the first book of her series, fictional Chicago Police Detective Kerry Grant chases computer criminals and identity thieves through cyber space to stop them. With over one billion people using the internet this year, the risk of identity theft has never been greater. As quickly as software... - May 10, 2007 - Bast Press

Arbor Books Offers Opportunity to Authors to Appear at BookExpo

Arbor Books is pleased to offer the opportunity to authors to participate in BookExpo America. - May 10, 2007 - Arbor Books Inc.

Authors Take Mystery Out of Getting Published

Authors Jon Batson, Stacey Cochran and Gene Curtis will be featured on a panel discussion on “How To Get Published” at the Main Library in Charlotte on May 19 from 3–5pm. Also on the panel will be a representative from Lulu.com. The panel will address the benefits and procedures... - May 09, 2007 - Batson Group Marketing and PR

Biker Celebrity Now Represented by Powerhouse Talent Agency APA

Author Edward Winterhalder Now Represented By Powerhouse Talent Agency APA - May 08, 2007 - Blockhead City

Mystery Author to Appear at Montgomery Road Barnes & Noble

Rebecca Benston, author of the Rona Shively Stories mystery series will appear at the Montgomery Road Barnes & Noble store on Saturday, May 12th for a book signing. - May 08, 2007 - Rebecca Benston

Independent Writers of Chicago: The Writing of Biographies and Mysteries

Versatile local writer Barbara Gregorich gives a two-part presentation that will help solve the many mysteries of writing for both these wildly popular genres. Tuesday, May 8th, Chicago Athletic Club’s 7th Floor Lakeshore Room, 12 S. Michigan Ave. Program 6 p.m. Networking 5 p.m. Nonmembers, $15; IWOC members free. For more information, call 847-855-6670 or visit the iwoc.org web site. - May 07, 2007 - Independent Writers of Chicago

Humane Publisher Writing Contest | Win a $4,000 Dollar Professional Book Publishing Package | Poetry | Self-Help | Fiction | Non-Fiction | Mind, Body, Spirit

Humane Publisher Writing Contest | Win a $4,000 Dollar Professional Book Publishing Package | Poetry | Self-Help | Fiction | Non-Fiction | Mind, Body, Spirit

Win a $4,000 Dollar Professional Author Package. Writing Contest open to the public. Entry deadline June 30, 2007. Poetry | Self-Help | Fiction | Non-Fiction | Mind, Body, Spirit. - May 06, 2007 - Blooming Twig Books LLC

Author and Journalist Dominic Carter to Appear on CNN’s Nancy Grace Show

Dominic Carter, prominent journalist and author of the newly released iUniverse book No Momma’s Boy, is scheduled to appear on CNN’s Nancy Grace show, Thursday, May 10, 2007. Carter, host of television station New York 1's long-running political show Inside City Hall, has been... - May 06, 2007 - iUniverse

Foldable Book of Poems

Paper Craft encompasses Daly’s objects made from poems and objects read into poetry. She wrote the poems in the title section by folding texts into objects using craft techniques. These are now available in an origami-sized square book as well as on printable pages with instructions and marked with dotted lines indicating folds for making a “meta poem.” - May 06, 2007 - Catherine Daly

220 Communications Sets Date for Authors and Artists Chicago 2007

Announcement regarding the 4th annual Authors and Artists Chicago. A unique book and art fair created by 220 Communications. - May 06, 2007 - 220 Communications

The Queen of Rubenesque Romances to Reign at Brentwood, TN Borders Bookstore Saturday, May 12, 2007

After nearly dying from an eating disorder in her teens, Pat Ballard fought her way to self- and body-esteem. Now, as the Queen of Rubenesque Romances, the Nashville, TN author encourages women of all sizes to love themselves. - May 06, 2007 - Pearlsong Press

Bouje Publishing Receives Prestigious iParenting Media Award

Chosen from thousands of children’s books currently on the market, Tyler & His Solve-a-matic Machine (written by Jennifer Bouani and published by Bouje Publishing) has been honored with the prestigious iParenting Media Award as one of 2007 Excellent children’s books of 2007. The... - May 05, 2007 - Bouje Publishing

iUniverse and American Author Partner to Launch New Web Site Service

iUniverse, the leading provider of supported self-publishing services, has announced the addition of an Author Web Site service to its already impressive line-up of publishing, editorial and marketing services. The iUniverse Author Web Site service enables even the least computer-savvy individuals... - May 04, 2007 - iUniverse

Face Checks on Czechs

Who is the best mate for me? Will I have a long healthy life? Soon, even the Czechs will know that. - May 04, 2007 - Atophill

Twitter Me This: TwitterLit Offers Twice-Daily Literary Teasers

TwitterLit.com provides literary teasers to site visitors and subscribers on RSS and Twitter - May 04, 2007 - TwitterLit.com

English Second Language Book Receives 2007 Eric Hoffer Book Award

Daniel S. Janik and Joel Weaver have been awarded a 2007 Eric Hoffer Book Award for their book, "How to Choose the BEST English Language School in the USA." The work is published by AuthorHouse, the premier publishing house for emerging authors and new voices in literature. Erick Hoffer... - May 04, 2007 - Intercultural Communications College

Internet Portal for Authors is Launched

An opportunity for authors to promote their talents - May 03, 2007 - Lets Get Published

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