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Steve Leshin Announces Release of His New Book "Vengeance of the Ripper" on Amazon.com

The historical fiction book offers new theories about the identity of Jack The Ripper, involving Wyatt Earp, the royal family, and President Theodore Roosevelt. - July 21, 2009 - Steve Leshin

MyPayCut.Com Launched Today Promises a One-Stop Shop for the Marketing of Intellectual Property - a Web Site for These Hard Times

A new web site for these hard times has been launched today in San Francisco, California.MyPayCut.Com provides photographers, cameramen, writers, journalists, writers of scientific and specialized papers, actors, composers, singers, bands, inventors, and amateurs a great place to display their materials to prospective buyers. - July 20, 2009 - MyPayCut.Com, LLC

Bridge Communication Gap Between and Among the Generations with Poetry

Bridge Communication Gap Between and Among the Generations with Poetry

Maryland author, Jessica Laguerre, has written a rhyming poetry book covering such topics as: romance, relationship woes, child-rearing, work-place issues and many others. The title of the book is Plain as Sand. - July 20, 2009 - Penaura Publishing Company

Clyde and His Messy Room

Clyde and His Messy Room

Originally from South Carolina, JN Prioleau recently published her second children's book titled, Clyde and His Messy. Clyde and His Messy is a story about a little boy that tries to do the right thing like clean his room, but he has a hard time accomplishing this task. This is book 2 in a series... - July 19, 2009 - JN Prioleau

How Will It End? The Judas Sydrome - Novel - Literary Fiction

“I know now that a single action can put in motion a series of repercussions… if the deed is large enough, if the intent evil enough, the results can be disastrous.” - Joel. The Judas Syndrome is a frightening portrait of a possible future end. Released July, 2009 by Lulu Publishers - July 19, 2009 - Michael Poeltl

Financial Experts Break Money Management Myths in Self Published Release

John K. Sosnowy and Kori S. Vorhees dispel the most common stock market investment myths for successful investing. - July 18, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher

Beckstrand Cancer Foundation Logo Selected for LogoLounge Master Library Series

Butterfly Icon Created by Robert Nienhuis Designed to Inspire Hope and Represent Help. - July 17, 2009 - Beckstrand Cancer Foundation

Doctor Self Publishes Book on Disease Prevention, Health Maintenance

Dr. Ijindah Marcus Uriri outlines ways and means of maintaining optimal health and avoiding diseases, like the swine flu. - July 17, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher

Dale Guy Madison of DamnGoodMan Productions Releases His First Book

Former QVC writes a memoir comparing his life to the music of the Supremes while traveling across the country with his independent film. - July 17, 2009 - damngoodman productions

The Author Show Will be Interviewing Frank Say, Author of Nine Lives for Its Internet TV Interview

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 The Authors Show: www.authorswebtv.com, August 12th & 13th. - July 16, 2009 - Frank Say

Local Author Signs Copies of Debut Novel in Washington PA.

Author Frank Say will be having a book signing at Borders Express, Crown Center Mall, Washington, PA Saturday Aug 8th from Noon - 4:00pm. - July 16, 2009 - Frank Say

Missouri Author's Collection of Short Stories Entitled, Nightmares & Daydreams Receives Five Star Reviews

Barbara Watkins e-book collection of short stories, Nightmares & Daydreams, published by Mythica Publishing, received five star reviews at mobipocket immediately following its release. - July 16, 2009 - Barbara Watkins

Skills for Social Survival Detailed in Self Published Release

Author Viviane Gaines studies a theory to help cultivate people skills in her book "BI" Behavioral Interventions: "Who Said, Special Ed." - July 16, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher

BookWhirl.com Celebrates Freedom with Tales from Brian Hanson Appleton and Poetry by Paul Kloschinsky

BookWhirl.com showcases its choice book and author, with reflections on the rich Iranian culture from author Brian Hanson Appleton and a comfort from life’s complexities from author Paul Kloschinsky. - July 16, 2009 - BookWhirl.com

Mom Writes Novel While Infant Son Takes Naps

Stay at home mother writes her first work of fiction during son's daily nap. Indian born American author Beverley Shenoy, has proven to the world that it is possible to juggle the harried demands of raising a family while simultaneously answering the subliminal call of self-expression. - July 16, 2009 - Beverley Shenoy

Team Red Star and Saucony to Release Custom Shoes at Comicon International San Diego 2009

Team Red Star and Saucony to Release Custom Shoes at Comicon International San Diego 2009

Custom limited-edition shoe design inspired by the groundbreaking art style of the graphic novel series, The Red Star, to be released at Comicon International San Diego 2009. - July 15, 2009 - Archangel Studios

Potent New Addiction Book Released July 2009

New book release for Dr. Sinor in the addiction recovery field. Coauthored with Deborah McCloskey this book looks into the lives of addicts resulting in true-life stories of pain, hope, and suffering. - July 15, 2009 - Dr. Barbara Sinor

Accidental Heroes, Accidental Villains - New Novel Launch

Accidental Heroes, Accidental Villains. A historical fiction about the intimate relation between the much-dreaded Triads and the last two centuries of Chinese history. - July 15, 2009 - Ed Chung

Avi Sivan the Infomercial Guru and Tv Mogul Releases His Book "Whatever It Takes"

Avi Sivan, the founder of the New York City-based IGIA, Inc. is launching a book entitled "Whatever It Takes". IGIA is a world-famous direct response marketing and merchandising company for personal care products and was ranked as one of the fourteen most recognized brands in the US. Mr. - July 15, 2009 - Avi Sivan

The Cadence Group Opens New Offices in Troy New York

The Cadence Group Expands Staff and Office - Book marketer attributes move to rapid growth in 2009. - July 14, 2009 - The Cadence Group

"Poor Mrs. Godwin and Other Unfortunates" by E.J. Fitch Published by Lulu.com

"Poor Mrs. Godwin and other Unfortunates" is a compilation of real murders, tragedies, accidents and unfortunate events that affected the lives of ordinary people in the 1800's. These events were taken from actual newspaper articles. New from E.J. Fitch and available at Lulu.com. - July 14, 2009 - E.J. Fitch

Limca Book of Records Give Indian Poet His Sixth National Record

Nikhil Parekh from Ahmedabad, India enters India’s best book of Records as First Indian Poet to be Goodwill Ambassador to the Goodwill Treaty for World Peace. - July 14, 2009 - NikhilParekh.com

Controversial New Book Tackles the Subject of Adultery from the Mistress's Point of View

"Being The Other Woman" (The complete handbook for every woman in love with a married man) now available in the USA. Petra Falk, dubbed "A woman every wife will despise" by The Daily Mail in the UK has been weathering the storm created by the article by talking candidly about... - July 14, 2009 - Petra Falk

ADoneDeal.eu Uses Twitter to Sell a Book Before It is Written

Anonymous London writer sells quirky book concept within 48 hours of launch. - July 14, 2009 - adonedeal.eu

Landmarq Management Presents New Author - Lynn McCall

Representing Author and Launching a Book Tour in Atlanta. - July 13, 2009 - Landmarq Group

Dating Dossier Audiobook Series Launches

5-part series offers witty, frank advice on body language, confidence, dating mistakes, and more. - July 13, 2009 - Dating Dossier

Miracles Coming to Savannah

Miracles Coming to Savannah

In today’s tough times everyone could use a miracle, says Jennifer Hoffman, founder of Miracle Coaching and author of 30 Days to Everyday Miracles. And she is bringing her miracle strategies to Savannah on July 25 for a two day seminar, presenting the tips, strategies and processes that thousands have used to create a miraculous life. - July 12, 2009 - Enlightening Life OmniMedia, Inc.

Author Reveals General Motors Internal Dynamics in Self Published Book

M.C. Knight dissects the internal operations of General Motors by examining its corporate management and workforce in the book, Unheard Testimony: McKnight VS. General Motors. - July 12, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher

Short Story Novelist: Author Publishes Book of Nine Stories

Author Martha Wickham has recently written and published a book with nine stories with a computer. The title of the book is Wishes, Gems, and Disasters. She pleasantly wrote an 88 page book by putting together different short stories that were written for magazines but never before published. She... - July 10, 2009 - Martha Wickham

Trafford Publishing Introduces Premium Publicist Services

Service Offers Individual Publicity Campaigns Coordinated by Prominent Publishing Publicists - July 10, 2009 - Trafford Publishing

Cambridge Books Releases Paperback Edition of "A Ghost From the Shadows"

A Ghost From the Shadows, book 2 in the Shannon Delaney paranormal mystery series by Elizabeth Eagan-Cox is now in paperback. - July 10, 2009 - ElizabethEaganCox.blogspot.com

Encouraging Reading During Recession: One Dollar Books

Rising Sun Books is responding to the recession through the launching of Educational Bargain Books regarding health, family, business and education for one dollar to book shoppers online. - July 10, 2009 - Rising Sun Books

Trafford Publishing Introduces Three Color Book Publishing Packages

Authors Purchasing Select Color Packages by July 31 Receive a 20 Percent Discount - July 10, 2009 - Trafford Publishing

Trafford Publishing Makes Three New Children’s Book Publishing Packages Available

Authors Purchasing Select Children’s Book Packages by July 31 Receive a 20 Percent Discount - July 10, 2009 - Trafford Publishing

iUniverse Author Discusses His Time as a Prison Guard at Controversial Abu Ghraib in July podcast

iUniverse, the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self publishing company, is featuring Michael Keller, author of Torture Central, in its monthly podcast. - July 10, 2009 - iUniverse

WritingRoom.com Publishes Kent State Graduates Debut Children’s Book

WritingRoom.com Publishes Kent State Graduates Debut Children’s Book, Pappy Plays. - July 09, 2009 - WritingRoom.com, LLC

Training Pro Reveals Ways to Tap Your Coaching Prowess in Self Published Release

Stella Louise Cowan provides tips to becoming a highly effective leader in her self-published book, Seven Keys for Coaching Power. - July 09, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher

Gracious Living on Social Security VBT July ‘09

Author Valerie Kent tours the blogosphere in July 2009 with her memoir/retirement book “Gracious Living on Social Security.” - July 08, 2009 - Pump Up Your Book Promotion PR

International Author and Keynote Speaker, Kathy Torpie, is Happy to Announce Her New Web Site

International Author and Keynote Speaker, Kathy Torpie, is happy to announce her new web site showcasing her book (“Losing Face; A Memoir of Lost Identity & Self Discovery”, Harper Collins, N.Z.) and her work as a Keynote speaker. The book is available for the first time directly from the author on her web site… www.kathytorpie.110mb.com. - July 07, 2009 - Kathy Torpie Author and Keynote Speaker

New No-Nonsense Guide to China for Teachers & Backpackers

Released last week through Lulu.com, ‘This Is China’ is the expert guide for anyone thinking about teaching or traveling in China. - July 07, 2009 - Megan Eaves

Virtual Vice Virtual Book Tour July and August ‘09

Jason Kays tours the blogosphere in July and August 2009 to discuss his new technology crime novel, “Virtual Vice” (BookSurge). - July 07, 2009 - Pump Up Your Book Promotion PR

Valice - Origins, a New Science Fiction Epic Released

The year is 2211. History has been literally rewritten, an evil empire rules the world, and the people they created are fighting back. Welcome to Valice – Origins, a story that takes place on an unfamiliar Earth. As a subtle power of darkness and corruption looms, join three very different narrators on their journey to uncover the truth about their past, present, and future. This is just the beginning of a new trilogy; one that humans will share with the world's new people, the cat-like felile. - July 06, 2009 - Valice Books

Unique Advertising Campaign Helps LuzBooks.com Promote New Coffee Table Book

Online publisher LuzBooks.com uses innovative outdoor mobile advertising campaign across to stand out and promote awareness of it's latest photographic book offering - La Luz Del Pueblo, Discovering a Sense of Place in San Miguel De Allende by Nancy Rotenberg and Jeremy Woodhouse. - July 05, 2009 - Radius Mobile Media, LLC

Radio Talk Show on Happiness and Success Inspires Self Published Book

Share Your Mission focuses on the lives of radio talk show guests to give encouragement to those seeking meaning and purpose in life. - July 05, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher

New from Groark Audio: On the Subway – Poetry by Kurt Boone

New from Groark Audio: On the Subway – Poetry by Kurt Boone

Messenger 841 is Love – Love for New York City. Groark Audio announces the release of On the Subway, Poetry by Kurt Boone. With sound effects and new music, this 1-hour audio mix presents a fast-paced, street-level view of New York City from a foot messenger whose daily experience may take him through all five boroughs of Manhattan in a single day. - July 04, 2009 - Groark Audio

KulturCritic Announces More Praise for The Recovery of Ecstasy - Notebooks from Siberia, by Sandy Krolick

kulturCritic announces great new praise for Krolick's latest work from two of the more outspoken proponents of the deep ecology movement. More than twenty years since his last publication, Dr. Krolick unleashes a firestorm of cultural critique and commentary, wrapped around the warmth of a loosely... - July 04, 2009 - kulturCritic.com

Llewellyn Titles Receive 2009 Coalition of Visionary Resources Awards

Three Titles Among COVR Award Winners, Three Others Nominated. - July 04, 2009 - Llewellyn Worldwide

P.S. Lanard Releases New Concise Auto Troubleshooting Guide Just in Time for the Recession

P. S. Lanard is a master mechanic that has saved thousands of people money on transmission repairs, battery replacements, engine maintenance and the list continues. His new automobile troubleshooting guide is currently available to the public on Lulu and Amazon. - July 03, 2009 - P. S. Lanard

All Things That Matter Press Releases "Transcendence"

Latest book release selected for college literature curriculum. - July 03, 2009 - All Things That Matter Press

Borders Books UK Launches New E-Reader

Borders UK announced today that it has teamed up with Elonex to market a new e-reader which is now available to buy in all Borders stores and from www.borders.co.uk. The e-reader, called the Elonex ebook, has been specially developed for Borders UK and will retail at £189, taking on the Sony... - July 03, 2009 - Borders UK

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