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All Things That Matter Press Releases "Transcendence"
Latest book release selected for college literature curriculum. - July 03, 2009 - All Things That Matter Press
Direct Mail Marketing Company Offers Free Direct Marketing Book to Help Businesses During Difficult Economic Times
Respected Full Service Direct Mailing and Lettershop Company, Jarvis Direct Mail, Inc., Offers Free Direct Mail Marketing eBook Providing Businesses with Advice for Saving Money on Their Direct Marketing Campaigns While Also Making Them More Effective. - July 02, 2009 - Jarvis Direct Mail
Proceeds from New Novel Benefit Literary Nonprofit
Author Thomas Nesbit Pledges 50% of Profits from DEEP FRIED to 826 National, a Nonprofit Organization that Helps Children Write and Publish - July 02, 2009 - Thomas Nesbit
Drama and Diplomacy Author Jenny McGill Launches Website
Sample Chapters and Audio Readings Capture Puerto Vallarta History - July 02, 2009 - Jenny McGill
ebooKarma Publishes "5 Factors to Living the Wellness Lifestyle"
Small time publisher publishes another ebook; and this time the author is a chiropractor from California. In his book, Dr. Orcutt explains how to simply integrate 5 factors to live the healthiest life you can. - July 01, 2009 - ebooKarma
The Social Pet Announces the Publication of Their Newest Book
“Renting with Rex: How You, Your Dog, Your Landlord and Your Neighbors Can All Thrive in Rental Housing.” The Only Book on Renting with Dogs. ISBN: 978-0-557-06368-0; Price: $19.95 Many pet owners are facing foreclosure and need to find a place to rent with their pets. They are... - June 30, 2009 - The Social Pet
Canadian Cartoonist Pledges "Peanuts" to Schulz Challenge at Ohio State: Mike Cope to Donate Book's Proceeds to Future Home of Newspaper Funnies History
Mike Cope, cartoonist, illustrator and author of "The Last of the Funnies" is making a generous pledge to support the Schulz Challenge that is raising money for The Ohio State University’s Cartoon Library & Museum. Mike is donating $2 for every copy his timely science fiction, which explores the future of the funnies in a virtually paperless world after a worldwide energy and economic crisis, sells until the Schulz Challenge concludes in March 2014. - June 30, 2009 - Mike Cope - COPETOONS.COM
TheEbookSale Publishing Announce the Release of Their Latest Historical Fiction Epic
TheEbookSale Publishing Announces Axe of Iron: The Settlers , the latest Epic installment from American Author, J. A. Hunsinger. TheEbookSale Publishing, Inc. has published Axe of Iron: The Settlers by J. A. Hunsinger, which is the author's most recent book to date. The multiformat eBook in the... - June 30, 2009 - TheEbookSale Publishing, Inc
Join Alec Baldwin, Candace Bushnell and Jay McInerney at Authors Night at the East Hampton Library, Aug. 8, 2009
The Premier Literary Event of the Hamptons. Save The Date: Saturday, August 8, 2009 for the 5th Annual Authors Night at The East Hampton Library, East Hampton, NY. - June 29, 2009 - Authors Night
True-Life Jetpack Murder Tale Gets US Book Release – and It's Free
Superelastic publishes The Rocketbelt Caper in the US, and for a limited period both paperback and ebook editions are Free. - June 29, 2009 - Superelastic
Best-Selling Alabama Author, John Lee, to Give Talk, Signing and Reading at Coldwater Books in Tuscumbia
On October 16, 2009, best-selling author, John Lee, will debut his two new books at Tuscumbia's own Coldwater Books. Event starts at 7pm. - June 29, 2009 - John Lee Books and Seminars
New Book Offers Groundbreaking Information on Controlling Rage
The Anger Solution: The Proven Method for Achieving Calm and Developing Healthier, Long-lasting Relationships. - June 29, 2009 - John Lee Books and Seminars
Epigraph Releases Becoming Fire: A Freudian Analyst’s Spiritual Journey by Sally K. Severino, MD
Bridging science and faith, finding god after atheism, Sally Severino – a prominent psychoanalyst -- offers spiritual hope after the failure of the American dream. The first woman president of the American College of Psychoanalysts and groundbreaking PMS researcher shares her journey of faith and redemption in her new book Becoming Fire: A Freudian Psychoanalyst’s Spiritual Journey – the story of how a Freudian psychoanalyst found God when success wasn’t enough. - June 28, 2009 - Monkfish Book Publishing Co/Epigraph Publishing
Best-selling Author and Metaphysicist Dr. Theresa M. Kelly Release’s Her Groundbreaking Book on Psychic Phenomena
This groundbreaking book, written by Metaphysicist and Bestselling Author Dr. Theresa M. Kelly, utilizes an extensive list of scientific studies and laws to reveal how the laws of physics do not have to be rewritten to explain how psychic abilities work. - June 27, 2009 - Dr. Theresa M. Kelly
Iranian Self Published Author Offers an Intimate Look Into Persian Weddings, Culture
Sheriene Saadati’s self-published book details Persian and Iranian marital customs and influences readers on cultural differences that keep families together. - June 27, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
Glbt Writers and Readers Launch Revolutionary Online Community
Identifies Revolutionary Online Community as Vision of Veteran Glbt Author. For first time, Writers, Artists, Publishers Unite in Retail Environment Independent of Traditional Bookselling Industry. - June 27, 2009 - GLBT Bookshelf
SciFi’s Ghost Hunters, Roto-Rooter Launch New Bathroom Reader Book
Roto-Rooter, America’s largest plumbing and drain cleaning service provider, has unveiled its latest creation to bring joy and relief to bathroom users everywhere. Chilling Tales from the Porcelain Seat is a vignette-style bathroom reader featuring real life Roto-Rooter plumbers and SciFi... - June 27, 2009 - Roto-Rooter
Civil War Author Mark Hubman to Sign Copies of “Dearest Issabella” in Gettysburg July 4 Weekend
Civil War author Mark Hubman will sign copies of "Dearest Issabella" on the 146th anniversary of the battle of Gettysburg July 4th weekend. The first signing will be held on July 4 from 10 am-2 pm, at the Patriot Point Building, 241 Steinwehr Avenue, (at the corner of Steinwehr and Queen Street). On July 5, from 11 am-3 pm, Hubman will appear at the Civil War Museum and Gift Shop, 297 Steinwehr Avenue. - June 27, 2009 - Mark Hubman
New GLBT Children's Book “Oh The Things Mommies Do! What Could Be Better Than Having Two? Now Available on Amazon.com
The new GLBT children's book, “Oh The Things Mommies Do! What Could Be Better Than Having Two?” is now on sale. The playful and bouncy celebration of Lesbian Mothers is already receiving rave reviews among same-sex parents and local media- the book is sure to become an instant classic in the GLTB community. - June 26, 2009 - Oh The Things Mommies Do!
New Fantasy Trilogy - Randolph's Challenge, Book One - The Pendulum Swings
This exciting new book will capture the imagination of every fantasy enthusiast, from young adults through to the mature reader. Randolph Kettle, our hero in the story, is a character providing humour, emotion, pathos and, above all, a love of life that will caputure us all in his enthusiasm. - June 26, 2009 - Chris Warren - Author and Freelance Writer
Scott Cunningham’s Long-Lost Manuscript Discovered by Heir, Published by Llewellyn
Noted New Age Author’s “American” Book of Shadows to be Published Posthumously. - June 26, 2009 - Llewellyn Worldwide
Cold Spring Harbor Library Directly Across from the Billy Joel Park Invites You to a Book Signing
Cold Spring Harbor Library invites you to attend a book signing event featuring author Barbara Lynn Greif July 16, 2009 at 6pm. Anyone interested in adopting a child from China must meet this author. She has lived through a complicated and tedious process in the adoption of her daughter, Victoria. - June 26, 2009 - Black Rose Productions, Inc.
The Gay Wedding Organizer Goes Green - Wedding Book Publisher Changes Printing Methods to Meet New Environmentally Friendly Policy
The Gay Wedding Organizer, a free book for gay couples planning their civil partnership, has changed the book's production methods to those that are environmentally friendly. - June 26, 2009 - The Gay Wedding Organizer
Dog Ear Publishing Plants 10,000 Trees in 2009
Dog Ear Publishing, a leader in self publishing, plants 10,000 trees in 2009 and continues its environmentally responsible approach to business. “Planting 10,000 trees goes hand in hand with our mission to be the smart choice for authors. Our mission includes being good and responsible... - June 25, 2009 - Dog Ear Publishing
Inside Awake
An Unpredictable Suspense, Science Fiction Thriller with Psychological Twists and Turns. Inside Awake is the thrilling, debut suspense novel by Romé Sims. Weaving psychological terror with hair-raising thrills, murder and mystery, Sims tells the story of two people plagued by painful pasts. - June 25, 2009 - Inside Awake
"30 Isn’t Old" Book Release
Author Colette Petersen announces the release and availability of her new book, 30 Isn't Old, providing a real and positive look at women turning 30 and defining their own success. - June 25, 2009 - CMPetersen
Nebraska Cookbook Wins Honorable Mention in San Francisco Book Festival
Grand Island, Neb., author and former restaurateur Fran Schaffer recently received an honorable mention in the San Francisco Book Festival for her cookbook, "Shortcuts to Gourmet Cooking and Family Favorites." This is an accomplishment, since less than 5 percent of entries were recognized with an award and her cookbook competed against many cookbooks from across the country. - June 25, 2009 - Infusionmedia Publishing Inc.
Bauu Press Celebrates the Publication of a Book on Sioux Native American Indian Oral Traditions
Director of the Bauu Institute and Press, Dr. Peter N. Jones, celebrates the publication of Lakota Sioux Legends and Myths: Native American Oral Traditions Recorded by Marie L. McLaughlin and Zitkala Sa. - June 25, 2009 - Bauu Institute and Press
Laugh Along with Horror and Humor, Fear and Filth: "The Messiest Desk" by Marty Kelley
"The Messiest Desk" is the newest rhyming children's book from author and illustrator Marty Kelley. It tells the humorous story of a boy swallowed by his classroom desk and how the entire school community rallies to save him. - June 25, 2009 - Knowledge Unlimited, Inc. / NewsCurrents
Self Published Book Reaffirms One’s Love for America
John Gilligan writes a collection of essays on what makes America great and what one can do to keep it great in the self-published book, The Soul of America: Essays on the 4th of July. - June 25, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
Safer and Less Stressful Freeway Driving the Promise of Veteran Truck Drivers New Book
Today's American interstate often poses a navigational nightmare for the average motorist. Speeders, tailgaters, trucks - they have all combined to turn our freeways into a proverbial "asphalt circus." But the stress and frustration don't have to drive you off the road and onto the bus according to Alan J. Corbett, a professional truck driver with more than 3 million accident-free miles behind the wheel. His new book MERGE! is designed to put safety and sanity back in the freeway commute. - June 24, 2009 - ALACOR
They Are Funny, Interesting and Informative
That's why people buy books from Bridgeross Communications – The Dysfunctional Father's Guide, mysteries by psychiatrist David Laing Dawson and the highly praised Schizophrenia: Medicine's Mystery – Society's Shame by Marvin Ross. - June 24, 2009 - Bridgeross Communications
Author Trent Nelson Releases New Book, "The Seven Doors of True Healing" to Unlock Your True Potential
The Seven Doors of True Healing is the new book by author and personal growth coach Trent Nelson. He plans to follow up this book with a nationwide book tour soon. Each of the "doors," or chapters, from "The Seven Doors of True Healing" is designed to help the reader understand certain aspects of the subconscious mind, to heal traumas that keep people from achieving the life they truly want. Part of the proceeds from this book will be used to help support the "greening" of the planet. - June 24, 2009 - Infinite Healing
Historical Fiction Novel Hits #1 on Amazon, Overtakes Gone with the Wind
The Civil War novel Shades of Gray by historical fiction author Jessica James climbed the charts to #1 on Amazon in the romance/historical/U.S. category on June 11, overtaking Gone with the Wind. - June 24, 2009 - Jessica James
New Book Provides Help for Florida Auto Accident Victims
"Secrets Exposed: 7 Deadly Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Auto Accident Case" by Ft. Lauderdale Attorney David M. Benenfeld helps Florida residents understand their legal rights should they be involved in an auto accident. - June 23, 2009 - Law Offices of David M. Benenfeld
Yellow Bubble – an Online Store from Royale Book Publisher
Yellow Bubble is the online store for the most exciting and unique books written by Ravin and published by Royale Book Publishers (RBP). Books on Yellow Bubble have potential for being adapted for television series, animation and films. The debut book on Yellow Bubble is perhaps the first of its kind and is positioned to be a SMS love story with elements of sci-fi. - June 22, 2009 - Royale Book Publisher
Aquinine Books Publishes New Novel by Author John Kelly
Aquinine Books has released a new novel by author John Kelly, which examines the claims of one of the Catholic Church's most revered saints. The book, "Saints and Relics," is set in both France and a small country town in New South Wales, Australia, and poses questions for devotees of Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, who greatly enhanced the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The book confronts long standing theological convictions, and prompts the question: Was she mentally unstable? - June 22, 2009 - Aquinine Books
Thirukkural Distributed as Mobile Books for Participants at Ulaga Thirukkural Peravai’s International Conference
Entire Thirukkural with meanings were distributed as Mobile Books at Ulaga Thirukkural Peravai 3rd International Conference held at Rathnagiri here on 20th and 21st of this month. These books were provided free of cost and participants with bluetooth enabled phones received these mobile books through Bluetooth transmission provided at the venue. - June 22, 2009 - MobileVeda
'Pink Lips and Fingertips' Offers Inspiration in a Time of Desperation
What would you do if you knew your time was short? Rick Weber’s Pink Lips and Fingertips, a new release from Xulon Press, answers this question through the life of Jeri Ivison Paholek, who was born with a rare heart defect called common ventricle and given a death sentence by the medical... - June 22, 2009 - Pink Lips and Fingertips
A Unique and Dramatic New Memoir, Adopting Alesia: My Crusade for My Russian Daughter
When single 40-something Dee Thompson's choir went to Russia, she never thought she would meet a little girl who would become her daughter. An energetic 11 year old blonde waif captured her heart, and she returned home determined to find a way to become a mother. Despite a job layoff, an uncaring boyfriend, a lack of money, an unsympathetic agency, and a host of other problems. Dee persevered, and eventually brought home a Russian adolescent. This is the story of that tumultuous journey. - June 21, 2009 - Dee Thompson
Atomic Pop Art Entertainment Lowers the Cover Price of The Supremacy Issue 2 Down to $1.99
Giving back to the comic community by making the second issue of this issue of The Supremacy by making it more accessible price wise to more people and more comic stores. - June 21, 2009 - Hard Way Studios
Ambience Productions Announces the Release of Dating and Mating: Attract the Opposite Sex
Ambience Productions announces the much anticipated publication of Dating and Mating: Attract the Opposite Sex by author Darren G. Burton and published by Lulu Press. The book is the author's most recent in the Dating / Relationships category and has received worldwide distribution at a RRP of... - June 20, 2009 - Darren G. Burton
Self Published Author Offers a Guidebook on Fatherhood
Xlibris author Bud Harris claims that a father’s role transcends the mere concept of parenting. - June 20, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
Across Australia from East to West – Thomas Palfy’s Latest Book Published
Thomas Palfy’s most recent travel guide-photo essay follows the trend established in his earlier works to create interest in the unique attractions of the fifth continent. - June 19, 2009 - Thomas Palfy
Bruised Kisses Poet Book Signing in Greeley, CO
Bruised Kisses Poet, Monique M. McDowell, will have a book signing for her first poetry book Bruised Kisses: Affliction vs. Affection, A Collection of Poems at Hastings in Greeley, CO on June 27th at 2pm. Bruised Kisses evolved from living in the midst of struggle- drug addicted mother, drug... - June 19, 2009 - Monique M. McDowell
Roto-Rooter Unveils Cover of Upcoming Book
Ghost Hunters, Model on Toilet Graces the Cover of “Chilling Tales from the Porcelain Seat” - June 19, 2009 - Roto-Rooter
Rekindle Bittersweet Teenage Memories with Across the Pond, a Story for the Young and Young at Heart
Since the book came out in September 2008 “Across the Pond” has become a huge hit. Storyheart has been compared by some as “a modern day Judy Blume,” and “Across the Pond” has been placed in the same category along side books like “Harry Potter” and... - June 18, 2009 - Across the Pond
1st Release of the Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf Show iPod, a Complete Storytelling Education with 85 Hours of Storytelling Techniques for Teaching Storytelling
The Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf Show will be released on July 31st 2009 on an iPod with 85 hours of storytelling techniques for teaching storytelling creating a complete storytelling education in one box. - June 18, 2009 - Brother Wolf Storytelling
‘You’ll Thank Them for Firing You!’ Breakdown or Breakthrough? Turning Your Pink Slip Into a Golden Ticket
Global Economic, Scientific, and Philosophical Leaders Explore The Gift of Crisis. “Being fired, losing your 401K, strained relationships… these are all breakdowns that force us to look in new directions for answers." Julio Olalla, President of the internationally acclaimed Newfield Network announces a paradigm-shifting leadership conference in San Francisco. - June 18, 2009 - Newfield Network
Mystery Suspense Novel About Women in WWII Audio Book Release Party
Bast Press invites you to join author Jean Sheldon and Judith ‘Sparky’ Roberts, the Voice of Many Colors, in an audio book release party for ‘The Woman in the Wing.’ - June 18, 2009 - Bast Press