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2007 Year of Significant Professional Change
2007 Promises Quite A Variety Of Powerful New Book Releases, However, Few Will Compare To ‘Speaking Of Success’; John Bentley Teams Up With Best Selling Authors And Career Motivators Such As: Stephen R. Covey, Ken Blanchard, And Jack Canfield, In Their Next Best Seller: ‘Speaking Of Success’. - January 23, 2007 - Power 2 Transform
Reincarnation Takes on Catholism in New Fiction Work
In the new age fiction tale, "The Road Back to Heaven" author Linda Lewis weaves an adventure story about a secret scroll found hidden in the Vatican. The spiritual message it reveals has the potential to shake the foundations of organized religion, by proving the existence of reincarnation. - January 23, 2007 - Baycrest Books
The Virtuous Women Interview USA Book News Finalist TheNita
The mother-daughter relationship is discussed on the Literary Corner. - January 21, 2007 - The Virtuous Woman
Smartkit, the Learning Strategies Website, Offers Tips to Help Business Professionals Maintain Mental Acuity During the Day
Smart-kit.com Offers Healthy Advice to Business Professionals to Maintain Energy and Increases Brain Power throughout the Work Day - January 18, 2007 - SmartKit
"Up, Up and Away They Flew into the Starry Night." Taken from White Holly - a New, Innovative Christmas Tale by LadyGray
Author LadyGray creates an innovative Christmas tale with the standards and craftsmanship of such classics as Gift of the Magi or a Christmas Carol. A unique Yuletide tale that enters into unexplored areas of the Christmas tradition while retaining its old fashioned values. Picking up where... - January 18, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Book Release: The Milk Ain't 4 Free
New Christian Book for Women: "The Milk Ain't 4 Free!" This is a witty, poignant book with over 100 reasons and devotionals to encourage women to "save the milk" and "wait for God's Best." - January 18, 2007 - 1st Love Creations Publishing Co
Andrea Cagan's Book on Prem Rawat Now #9 on Amazon.com
"Peace is Possible," the biography of Prem Rawat- also known as Maharaji, by best selling author Andrea Cagan, has reached #9 on Amazon in only one day after it was released. - January 17, 2007 - Mighty River Press
Personal Experiences with God are Related in New Non-fiction Collection
This is a book about God — a collection of stories, compiled by an engineer, written by people who have met Him and found that it changed their lives. The accounts are gentle, positive, joyful, comforting, and full of lovingkindness. They show us that God is truly our divine parent who loves us and cares for us. - January 17, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Literary Agency Announces "Novel of Promise" Award
The Ocean Cooperative Literary Agency, one of the online world’s oldest editorial services, has announced the creation of a literary awards program to encourage new novelists. - January 16, 2007 - The Ocean Cooperative
International Patient Recruitment and Retention: Regulatory Guidelines, Customs and Practices
From the author of "A Guide to Patient Recruitment" and "A Guide to Patient Recruitment and Retention" comes a must-read for biotechnology and pharmaceutical professionals worldwide, "International Patient Recruitment and Retention: Regulatory Guidelines, Customs and Practices" by Diana L. Anderson, Ph.D., president and CEO of D. Anderson & Company. - January 15, 2007 - D. Anderson & Company
MyBookDeal.com Goes Live
MyBookDeal.com opened to the public today, offering aspiring writers the help they need in publishing their written works. There's so much to do after you finish writing your book that most writers don't know where to start. This prompted Brian Sands and Snowburst Technology Group to take... - January 15, 2007 - MyBookDeal
The Literary Corner Addresses a Surprise Treatment for Common Conditions
The Virtuous Women interview author Eugen Oetringer of the Netherlands. - January 14, 2007 - The Virtuous Woman
Editor’s Choice Program Welcomes Three More Titles
No matter how small or large the audience an author wants to reach, the editorial quality of his or her book matters. iUniverse chooses only those titles that meet the high editorial standards of a professionally published book to be part of its Editor's Choice program. To become eligible for... - January 13, 2007 - iUniverse
iUniverse Reader’s Choice Designation Recognizes Excellence in Quality and Sales
Editorial quality is important, but so are book sales. The iUniverse Reader's Choice designation recognizes titles that display both editorial excellence and sales success. iUniverse books achieve the Reader's Choice designation after receiving the Editor's Choice designation and selling 250 copies. - January 13, 2007 - iUniverse
Romancing the Book - Novelist's Boot Camp Helps Make Romance Authors' Dreams Come True
Former Army Airborne/Ranger and West Point Instructor will march romance authors through tough drills in Novelist's Boot Camp workshop at Romantic Times Book Lovers Convention. - January 11, 2007 - TVMProductions
Virtual Book Tour for Author Jamieson Wolf
Author Jamieson Wolf heads on his first ever Virtual Blog Tour. - January 11, 2007 - Jamieson Wolf
Choose Your Own Adventure® Launches iPod Download
Beware; Choose Your Own Adventure #1 - The Abominable Snowman is no ordinary audiobook. - January 11, 2007 - Choose Your Own Adventure
Control Freak's Guide™ Authors to Speak at "Stress" Conference Alongside Deepak Chopra
Canadian professional life coaches and authors of "The Control Freak's Guide™ to Living Lightly," "the Gails", Gail Barker and Gail Nielsen, are booked to make a presentation at an upcoming conference on "stress" whose keynote speaker is Deepak Chopra. - January 11, 2007 - Control Freak's Guide
uCertify Announces the Release Date of its PrepKits for the A+ (2006) Certification Exams: 220-601 & 220-602
uCertify, a leading provider of preparation solutions for IT certification exams, has announced the general availability of PrepKits for the updated A+ certification exams 220-601 & 220-602 on January 25, 2007. Customers can pre-order these PrepKits until January 25, 2007 for only US$39.98 each... - January 11, 2007 - uCertify
Magical Christmas Story Inspires Author to Create “The Formula” - An Online Workshop to Help Others in Transition Re-Invent Their Lives
Sometimes magic really does happen. It happened to psychic author Montana Gray when her muse gifted her with a Magical Christmas Story that would change her life and ultimately help change the lives of others who have experienced major life transitions. The result of that Christmas story is “The Formula” Workshop – a workshop that combines knowledge from Quantum Physics, Science and Spirituality to help anyone truly re-invent themselves – regardless of their current circumstances. - January 10, 2007 - Montana Gray
Editor’s Choice Program Welcomes Two More Titles
No matter how small or large the audience an author wants to reach, the editorial quality of his or her book matters. iUniverse chooses only those titles that meet the high editorial standards of a professionally published book to be part of its Editor's Choice program. To become eligible for... - January 10, 2007 - iUniverse
CCA is Revolutionizing the Way Capital is Raised for Private & Public Companies
Commonwealth Capital Advisor’s (CCA’s) Capitalization Planner™ and Pro Forma Producer™ produces the most critical and often overlooked elements in the capital raising process: The Correct Transaction or “Deal Structure”. The program enables you to... - January 09, 2007 - Commonwealth Capital Advisors
Richard Villasana, Good Samaritan and Accident Victim, to be Honored at the San Diego Public Library’s 41st Annual Local Authors Exhibit
Richard Villasana, President of Marketing To Mexico, will be an honoree at the 41st Annual Local Authors Exhibit Jan. 27, 2007. The exhibit will recognize local authors who published a book in 2006. An International Speaker and Expert on Mexico Business Practices, Richard was involved in a terrible auto accident in February 2006 while helping two women stranded along the I-805 near Mission Valley. As he learned to walk again, he wrote his new book, "Insiders Guide to Doing Business in Mexico". - January 08, 2007 - Marketing To Mexico
Chooseco Welcomes Jason Geller as National Sales Director
Choose Your Own Adventure® publisher outlines plans for 2007. - January 08, 2007 - Choose Your Own Adventure
The Iron Snake by John Gaudet, An Unforgettable Saga of a Railroad in Africa that Changed the Lives of Millions
A novel that foreshadows what will happen fourteen years later with the outbreak of WWI and the bitter fighting between British and German colonial troops in East Africa. Gaudet captures the spirit and essence of the Victorian Africa of the British, of the Africans, and of the world. - January 07, 2007 - John Gaudet
Business Owners Get Help in the Fight Against Identity Theft
A new book arms business owners with the knowledge to fight back against one of the nation’s fastest growing crimes: Identity Theft. - January 06, 2007 - Brian Gruss
Booksmith Bookstore Holding Alphar Publishing's New Releases: Readings Jan 5.
Alphar Publishing hosts "Meet the Author" at famous Persian "Aub Zam Zam" cafe & bar across street from Booksmith who hold Alphar's new novels at 1644 Haight, San Francisco, Friday, Jan 5, 5PM. - January 04, 2007 - Alphar Publishing
City Lights Bookstore, S.F. has Advance Copies of Alphar Publishing's New Novels
Meet the author and publisher, 4pm, January 4, Vesuvios cafe and bar @ City Light's bookstore, 261 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, City Lights bookstore is stocking advance copies of four of Alphar Publishing's new releases. - January 03, 2007 - Alphar Publishing
Mix Some Inspiration in with Your Coffee at Barnie’s Coffee and Tea
Barnie’s Coffee and Tea at Heathrow Square welcomes author Jay Kolo, who will be signing and discussing his latest national fictional release, House On Paddock Lane. - January 03, 2007 - Jay Kolo Books
New Year, New Start? i-to-i Launches the Ultimate Get Away Guide for Jaded Workers
Leading meaningful travel provider i-to-i launches the complete guide to taking a career break. - January 03, 2007 - i-to-i
Dr. Don Colbert, Best Selling Author and MD Introduces The Seven Pillars of Health, New Book Integrating Holistic Practices and Scientific Information
New Book From Best Selling Author Provides Easy To Follow Plan For Better Health For Life In 2007. - January 03, 2007 - Dr. Don Colbert
Someone Once Said Words are Cheap
But he obviously didn't know what he was talking about... - January 03, 2007 - Malka Maxwell
How Mankind is Influenced by Angels
Tracker Press announces the publication of its new book "Living Among Angels" by David Zimmer and Luella Stroh. It will be available on Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, and most bookstores on January 24, 2007. - January 02, 2007 - David J Zimmer
Nations Playing Lip Service to World Peace
In the tradition of John Lennon, the author lays out a step by step process by which the world can take responsibility for itself. A process “received” by him, and no doubt others, from a Universe offering a more enlightened way to live and at least one workable plan for world peace. - January 02, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Interesting Carefree Lighthearted Short Stories Rather Than Heavy Oppressive Novels Will be the Choice for the New Year as an Escape from the Constantly Depressing Polit
Today's average person is far too busy to become emotionally involved in reading and trying to finishing a lengthy novel. Their average day is usually already so stressful that it requires soothing by reading something simply entertaining, not something that evokes more conflict. Enter the modern uplifting short story. - January 02, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Columbia, Missouri, Physician Dr. Robert McDavid and Outskirts Press Announce the Publication of Only Daughters
Set in the matrix of pregnancy, Only Daughters is the personal struggle of a young physician as she fights to reestablish her life. Reader contribution to Only Daughters’ ending is solicited at OnlyDaughters.com. - January 02, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Old Photographic Negatives Reveal Positive Images and Memories of Asbury Park, New Jersey’s West Side
Asbury Park: A West Side Story was written by Madonna Carter Jackson, a photographer’s daughter who preserved her father’s archive of black and white negatives that were taken in Asbury Park’s West Side from the early 1940’s to 1980. Her memories of the one square mile seashore town are stimulated by the images captured of a media neglected populations of African Americans of that period. Readers of her book enjoy her reminiscing and have memories of their own recalled. - January 02, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
A Young Woman’s Struggle for Personal Freedom in a World Bound by Tradition
Lost to Them, a novel by Gaytri Saggar, is a bittersweet love story that begins at the turn of the 20th century with a family in India and takes us through to the next generation’s life in Africa. As we become acquainted with the various family members, we learn about the strict boundaries of... - January 02, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Now I Get It! Totally Sensational Advice for Living and Loving
Are you a person who revels in exercising your curiosity - often spending hours wondering about how and why people behave the way they do? Do you have limited time but unlimited thirst for knowledge about a wide range of topics, especially self-improvement, communication skills, intimate relationships, parenting dilemmas, and dozens of others? Great ... you’re in for a treat. - January 02, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
A Surprising and Entertaining Novel of the UFO Phenomenon— Told from a Biblical Perspective
UFOs and Aliens seem to shadow our curiosity. There have been many attempts to prove and disprove the existence of both. In this gripping novel, a long held secret is bared. This secret propels the characters in the novel into some very bizarre circumstances. Who knows? The events in this novel may very well become tomorrow’s headlines. - January 02, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Palo Alto Writer, 77, Starts New Career in Fiction
Seven years after retiring from a career in international consulting, Louis Fried has launched a new career as an author of short fiction and fantasy with his book “Other Countries/Other Worlds.” His fiction appeals primarily to adults who have a broad viewpoint and who may enjoy stories set in Paris, Kilkenny, San Francisco, and other places in the world (or out of it). - January 02, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Playa! Playa! Playa! The Book Everyone is Talking About by Author Egbert Price is Now Available on All Major Book Web Sites
In a world where people are judged by their status, how much they make, what they wear and what they drive. One playa has life all figured out, or does he? - January 02, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Former Mover Releases eBook on Moving, Packing and Storage
Former moving company owner, Idan Lavi, announces the release of his new eBook on moving, packing and storage to make commercial and residential relocation easier. - December 30, 2006 - Go Movers, LLC
Love is Murder Novelist's Boot Camp, Takes Mystery out of Writing Crime Fiction
Novelist's Boot Camp workshop a headliner at Chicago's Love is Murder mystery conference. - December 29, 2006 - TVMProductions
Local Author’s Controversial Book Becomes One-of-a-Kind Retreat
The popular and controversial book Show Yourself Friendly has been turned into a unique new retreat. Show Yourself Friendly: A Proverb 18:24 Retreat celebrates lifelong and successful friendships and offers healing and restoration for damaged friendships. - December 28, 2006 - Write The Vision Publishing
Chooseco Unveils Choose Your Own Adventure® 2007 Spring/Summer Catalog
Choose Your Own Adventure® Dragonlarks™ series heads off CYOA lineup for early 2007 - December 28, 2006 - Choose Your Own Adventure
Mike Waleke Attempts to Reach the TV-watching, Nintendo Playing Youths of Today by Appealing to their Multi-tasking, Short Attention Spans with a Book; The Pianoman
Mike Waleke has attempted to provide the youths of today with an alternative to video games. In his book he uses a variety of rarely used and never used literary devices to draw the reader in to the story. Using a tongue and cheek writing style he forces humor to support the plot rather than... - December 28, 2006 - axealx
R.C. Book Publishing Launches New Book Publishing Service
R.C. Book Publishing serves authors and businesses handling all the details of a self-publishing venture. Low rates, no contracts. - December 24, 2006 - R.C. Book Publishing
Podworld Interviews Frank Byrns
Requiem author talks about superhero prose fiction, self-publishing. - December 23, 2006 - Super!!Stories!! Publishing
A New Book Providing Missing Links Between Your Energy and Dreams - "Secrets of Creative Living"
After years of spiritual study and reflection, inspirational speaker and author Santosh Kunte has emerged a highly esteemed coach. The book contains small snippets for contemplation. This shall open new understanding and new consciousness and provide the missing link between reality and... - December 23, 2006 - Santosh Kunte