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Dreams Publishing Company Announces the Release of a New Book, "Jade's Dilemma: Lead Us Not Into Temptation" by Reign
This is the second book in the dilemma's series and it's being released September 28, 2006. - August 04, 2006 - Dreams Publishing Company
Outskirts Press Releases New Book, "Secrets to Basic Retirement Planning," by Chris Rodgers. Learn How to Stop Being a Slave to Your Finances and Create a Tax-free Life.
Secrets to Basic Retirement Planning is a straightforward guidebook that offers valuable information for those seeking to understand how to set up, implement and choose a retirement plan. With a three-step approach, author and licensed consultant Chris Rodgers has compiled fast, easy, and simple... - August 04, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Original Children’s Book Series Playdate Kids Launches in September 2006
New Malibu children’s publishing company launches its first series. - August 04, 2006 - Playdate Kids Publishing
Outskirts Press Releaes New Book, "Stay Alert, Stay Alive: Criminals Reveal Their Secrets," by Michael P.S. Williams
Stay Alert, Stay Alive begins with a quick Street Smarts IQ Test, and then focuses on how we can train ourselves to be both street and driving smart. It shows how we can protect ourselves at the ATM machine, what to do if someone tries to rob us, how to protect ourselves when waiting for or riding... - August 04, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Releases New Book "Mirror, Mirror: Addiction, Recovery, and the Battle Within," by S.M. Keegan
S M Keegan was born into a dysfunctional family, where home was a place filled with alcoholic rage and emotional, mental, physical, and sexual abuse. It was a destructive and painful environment where a broken self-image first showed itself in what would become a twenty-five year struggle with... - August 04, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
NutriFitness Joins War on Obesity
New book arms trainers and consumers with weapon to quickly burn fat and build muscle with proven effectiveness. - August 03, 2006 - NutriFitness
Outskirts Press Releases a New Poetry Collection, "Psalms of Passion," by Ernest McMillan
The dictionary defines “psalm” as a sacred song or hymn, but unlike the quiet contemplations of old, these bold, stirring essays were written for a more contemporary audience—one that will readily identify with the twisted yet beautiful view of humanity held by author Ernest... - August 03, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Releases "The Book of Revelation: As Translated by The Second Spiritual House"
Revelation means something that is revealed or disclosed. If this is true, then why do the churches, scholars and other "ordained" individuals say that the Book of Revelation is a mystery (something not fully understood or understandable)? This book removes the "mystery" of the Book of Revelation and translates it so that everyone has the opportunity to read and understand the words of John. - August 03, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Releases the New Book, "For Everything There is a Reason," by D.A. Winter
Paul Alan Mitner and his wife, Sara, are on the highway riding their Harleys when they collide with an out-of-control eighteen-wheeler. Sara and her bike are pulled underneath, causing the truck to burst into flames. Though Alan manages to drop his bike, his head slams into the trailer, and he in... - August 03, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Releases the New Thriller, "Tell Me That You Like It, " by Terry J. Sadler
Two out of every three American women has been or will be sexually molested in their lifetime. That’s a fact. But what such dry statistics don’t show is the very real horror of the experience and the difficult road to recovery faced by these women and girls. Author Terre J. Sadler weaves a suspenseful thriller of the experiences of one young victim, Maggie Harris, who disappears without a trace for five long years. - August 03, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Releases Ben James' Debut Work, "Insider Dreams, A 911 Novel"
When Ben James’ character, fifty-year-old computer engineer, Wade Foster arranged the wedding in Seattle, he envisioned a grandiose road trip across the northern most United States in a new Jaguar. But what he received instead were a number of near disastrous confrontations with his... - August 03, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Author, Speaker, UPI Columnist Jean-Claude Koven Wins Another Writing Award
Award-winning author, speaker, and UPI weekly Religion & Spirituality Forum columnist Jean-Claude Koven is recipient of Planet Lightworker's Writer of the Year Award 2005-2006 for his contributions to their publication, now in its seventh year. - August 02, 2006 - Prism House Press
Outskirts Press Releases a New Teen Novel, "What's it Going to Be" Where Love and Fate Play Out on a Distant Planet
“What’s It Going to Be?” is a first novel from sixteen-year-old Olena Protsiv. It is a science fiction love story that takes place in the past and the present, but has everything to do with the future. When the character of eighteen-year-old Melissa finds herself transported to a... - August 02, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Releases New Suspanse Novel, "Qualifying Laps: A Brewster County Novel," by Nash Black
Qualifying Laps is a novel that runs flat out from beginning to end. This action-packed whodunit begins on a hot and humid afternoon when ex-race car driver Jim Young and his brother Adam decide to check out Adam’s newest purchase—the childhood farm where so many memories lie hidden. - August 02, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Releases the New Book, "An Internal Affair," by Michael Mahan
After five years of writing and marketing, Michael Mahan has successfully published his first fiction/suspense novel. An Internal Affair follows Francie Rutledge as she attempts to break free from her past and establish herself as a credible force in her community. "It took five... - August 01, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Releases the New Book, "Cute Little Store," the Truth (and Fiction) About What it Takes to Create a Successful Retail Shop
Cute Little Store is a small business survival guide that asks those who dream of running their very own retail store to seriously examine their personality makeup before taking the plunge: “Why do you want to own your own business?” “Do you require a certain salary to support... - August 01, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Releases the New Book, "Fragmented Senses," by Audrey Brown Lightbody - Spiritual Ideas and the Human Condition Experienced through The Senses
Fragmented Senses is a poetry book of unique sensitivity and depth, which is arranged in sections delineated by the human senses. “It comes from the thought,” author Audrey Brown Lightbody explains, “that beauty, knowledge, and inner yearnings are seldom understood as all of one... - August 01, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Releases the New Book "It’s Trying To Teach" Written by a Teacher Who Still Loves Teaching
In this brief treatise, a former educator recounts her experiences with students, administrators, and colleagues. From a junior high principal who accused her of being a traitor to a Superintendent of schools who castigated a four term president, she relates all her experiences and her frustrations... - August 01, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces the Release of the New Book "Wolf Within" by Anita Chavez
Wolf Within, the first book in a series of horror stories, opened up a different outlook on the classic legend of the Werewolf and invited a possibility of the existence of different species of Werewolves, called Hidden Wolves. A Hidden Wolf does not physically transform into hairy, canine bearing,... - August 01, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces the Release of the New Book, "The Broadhurst Manor Curse," by Gloria Vago
The Broadhurst Manor Curse is a classic tale, where dark and stormy nights always bring misfortune, and just when you think you have figured out the key to the mystery, you find another plot twist behind a locked door. When 14-year-old Constance Martin loses her mother and father in a car... - August 01, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
One Man’s Quest to Help Kids in Gangs is Making a Profound Difference
Got Gangs? Practical Guidelines for Parents/Teachers on a Mission for Gang Prevention/Intervention comes at a time when our nation’s cities are struggling with the increasing problem of gang violence. The book is the result of one man’s committed quest and subsequent success in dealing... - July 31, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Best Selling Author, M.J. Acharya, Creates an Ebook for Men
BrokenHeartedGuy.com has been created to support The BreakUp Workbook for Men. - July 28, 2006 - Brokenheartedgirl.com
Narrator Janis Panizza Releases Legendary Audiobook
Aire Craft Audio recording studio owner Janis Panizza narrates author Marion Campbell’s novel, “The Dark Twin.” - July 28, 2006 - Voices.com
Romance Authors Tell All
Local Writers Hold Public Panel and Book Signing Event. - July 27, 2006 - MMI
Announcing the Release of LAFastway.com Ebook
New eBook provides real help to Los Angeles commuters to save gas, save time, get where they are going faster and ease road rage and stress. It even shows all U.S. drivers how to make all car expenses legally tax deductible and save $100s or $1000s/year on taxes. - July 27, 2006 - LA Fastway
Seniors Tai Chi Workout Book Improves Balance, Strength and Flexibility
The Senior’s Tai Chi Workout Book just published is the first Tai Chi workout book designed especially for seniors. All seniors will benefit from this simple, clear and easy to follow workout. Precise and clear directions and photos illustrate all Tai Chi exercises. - July 26, 2006 - Tai Chi School of Westchester, est. 1978
New Book by Teri B. Clark: Private Mortgage Investing: How to Earn 12% or More on Your Savings, Investments, IRA Accounts, and Personal Equity
This new book by Teri B. Clark and published by Atlantic Publishing Company provides an alternate to investors who are tired of the lagging and volatile stock market. - July 26, 2006 - Teri B. Clark
Dr. Thomas Moore Confronts Issues around Forgiving - in His New Novel, Upland Road
Forgiveness is the only known antidote to resentment, even including that resentment which often results from abuse, abortion, rape ... and it can be digested like a medication, and often there is further delayed benefits. Forgiveness has no damaging side effects, and it comes free. - July 25, 2006 - Alphar Publishing
Dorney School Literacy Project Gets an Alien Penfriend
The official opening of Dorney School’s (www.dorney.bucks.sch.uk) ‘Jungle Retreat’ Reading Project had an extraterrestrial theme when author Faiz Kermani visited the school to talk to the children about his fiction book, "My Alien Penfriend” (www.myalienpenfriend.co.uk). - July 25, 2006 - Faiz Kermani
A Boy Survivor of Horrible Rape Ordeal Becoming Country’s Advocate for Recovery… Novelist, Dr. Thomas Moore
It is estimated that one in ten adults have been assaulted sexually as children. Ex-priest Dr. Moore says “at least 50% of u.s. population impacted by child rape.” Thomas relates his experience in book form: Ex-priest’s expose novel “Upland Road” to raise funds for survivors of childhood rape. - July 24, 2006 - Alphar Publishing
Homeowners Praise New Free Digital Book of Tips and Advice on Home Improvement Loans
Financial Web site Honest.net has released "Home Improvement Loans & Financing," a free digital book or ebook providing a convenient and highly-informative treasury of articles with real world advice, tips and recommended resources for homeowners seeking funding to help pay for their home improvement projects. - July 21, 2006 - SketchCo.com
Outskirts Press Releases New Book, "The Struggle Among Ideas: A Tourist Guide to the Natural World and the Human Predicament," by J. Ivey Davis
We live in a world undergoing a culture war of epic proportions, where ideologies are struggling for global dominance. To help us understand how such competition among ideas and philosophies has shaped the human psyche, author J. Ivey Davis looks back through the course of history to discover how we give meaning and purpose to the world we inhabit. - July 20, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Releases New Book, "Bosque Boy," a Novel by Jimmy Mason About a Boy Who Lives on His Own in Albuquerque’s Río Grande Bosque"
The story highlights the beautiful yet dangerous aspects of the river forest through the eyes of a twelve-year-old boy. - July 20, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Prominent Music Video Producer Sells Company to Pursue New Venture
Vice president of FM Rocks video production company sells her share in order to pursue her new children's publishing company. - July 20, 2006 - Playdate Kids Publishing
The U.S. Faces Terrorism Threat for the Next Generation
US faces terrorism for next generation or more and terrorists targets are not necessarily going to be high profile ones. - July 19, 2006 - mediawise
Author V.K. Fields Debuts Novel "Forbidden Fruit"
Author V.K. Fields introduced her novel “Forbidden Fruit” at the 2006 National Black Arts Festival, July 13-16, in Atlanta, GA. In addition, Fields will host a book signing on Saturday, August 26th, beginning at 2:00 p.m. V.K. Fields is CEO of V.K. Fields & Co. Public Relations Firm in Raleigh, NC. - July 19, 2006 - V.K. Fields & Co.
Health Consultant Challenges Troudeau and Western Medicine in New Book, "Forget the Cures, Find the Cause"
Rayna Gangi, holistic health consultant, teacher, author, and popular internet talk show host, takes readers on a combined journey through body, mind and spirit and the seven keys to balanced health. - July 18, 2006 - Earthwalk-USA
Bolingbrook, IL Author Michelle Larks Releases New Book Titled Who's Your Daddy
What A Tangled Web We Weave… Author Explores Marital Infidelity and Deceit in new book Who’s Your Daddy. - July 17, 2006 - F&M Enterprises
WW2 Air Force Navigator Defines a Post War Life in His Second Book
Following his first book Short Shorts, we see in his newest release From the Ritz to the Land of Oz, part one of a group of short stories defining the ongoing life of an imperfect semi-hero and those whose life he impacts. - July 17, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Children’s Digestive Enzyme Health is Linked to Optimum Adult Health
A new book, “Digestive Wellness for Children” by Dr. Liz Lipski details how enzyme deficiency plays a pivotal role in the development of disease, both as children and later as adults. - July 13, 2006 - Innovative Healing
“Cry Wolf” Now Part of Toledo Libraries
The main branch of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library as well as three other branches will be carrying both the first book (“Cry Wolf”) and second book (“Ghost of Sijan”) on their shelves. The announcement came late, last month. - July 12, 2006 - Dark Dance Productions, LLC
Futurist Author, Ron Palmer, Predicts that within Five Years IT Service Management will be a Popular Academic Discipline in Major Universities across the Nation
He claims that most of the pieces are in place and many dedicated professionals are actively promoting and supporting this idea. - July 12, 2006 - Gulf Stream Press
220 Communications Hosts Third Annual Authors and Artists Event to Benefit Chicago Abused Women Coalition
The Third Annual Authors and Artists, An Afternoon of Literature and Culture. Will feature over 20 Writers and Artists in a combination book and art fair. A portion of the proceeds to benefit the Chicago Abused women Coalition. - July 12, 2006 - 220 Communications
'The Day of Jehovah' a Book Released Today
Dr. Derrick Whitt shares from his experience as a Jehovah's Witness and Christ-based advice to help those who want to exit out of the religion. - July 11, 2006 - New Life Ministries
Soon to be Released Novel In the Shadow of My Sister Sizzles in the Summer Heat
Book by author Elizabeth Smith is both romance and thriller. - July 11, 2006 - 5th Street Books
The Saudi King and I: Janan Harb Goes Public as Interest in Her Story Gains Momentum
Janan Harb’s story of her life with King Fahd of Saudi Arabia is now reaching the public domain after years of secrecy. - July 10, 2006 - Janan Harb
Joshua Estrin Says “Move Over Dr. Phil” in His New Multi-Media Explosion, Shut Up and Listen to Yourself
Business Consultant and Celebrity Success Coach, Joshua Estrin has hit the ground running and says, "you are not broken and you do not need to be fixed." Dubbed the "Anti Expert/Anti Dr. Phil," Business Development guru Estrin has taken on the self help genre with... - July 10, 2006 - Concepts In Success
Right Wing Conspiracy Behind Terror Scares? Fiction that Reads Like it Could be Tomorrow’s Headlines
Imagine an America where partisan freedom fighters are forced to take on the powers that be in time to expose a doomsday plot. An America whose leaders have forsaken the principles the nation was founded to expand their own agenda. An America where partisan heroes are forced to take up arms to defend liberty. - July 10, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Releases a New Children’s Book, "The Golden Egg: A Story About Adoption," by Jenny and Phil Thrasher
Jenny and Phil Thrasher adopted their children, Trey and Mackenzie, from Kazakhstan in 2004. They wrote The Golden Egg to help explain the miracle of adoption to Trey and Mackenzie. Jenny and Phil hope The Golden Egg will help children and adults everywhere understand the beauty of adoption. - July 10, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Prominent Music Video Producer Launches New Children’s Publishing Company
Tena Fanning, music video producer, launches new company, Playdate Kids Publishing. - July 06, 2006 - Playdate Kids Publishing