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Olive Tree Bible Software Releases Three New Christian eBooks by John Piper
Olive Tree Bible Software, in conjunction with Multnomah Publishers, has recently released three new eBook titles by John Piper: Life as a Vapor, Pierced by the Word, and Taste and See. You can now enrich your PDA library with one or all of these new Christian eBooks. Life as a Vapor springs... - October 31, 2006 - Olive Tree Bible Software
New Novel Called Walden Published: Must Read for College Students
Walden, a new novel by Michael T. Dolan, was published by Conversari House. Being hailed as a "must read" for college students. - October 31, 2006 - Conversari House
Panic Attacks: The “Mysterious” Condition that Maintain Doctors and Patients Guessing
It's estimated that panic and anxiety disorders affect about 40 million Americans each year. Almost no medical help can be found to treat this dreadful condition. - October 30, 2006 - Eagles' Wings Marketing
A. J. Cornell Publications Releases “Vocabulary Dictionary and Workbook: 2,856 Words You Must Know,” by Mark Phillips
After the success of its two story-based vocabulary builders and its story-based grammar tutorial, A. J. Cornell Publications is proud to announce the release of a complete vocabulary dictionary and workbook. - October 30, 2006 - A. J. Cornell Publications, LLC
Literary Award Number 10 for Give God the Glory! Book Series Author
Multiple-Award Winning Christian Author earns Tenth Literary Award at the 2006 Capital Book Fest Sponsored by The Washington Post - October 29, 2006 - Writing for the Lord Ministries
What Do the Wizard of Oz, Pinocchio, and Tarzan Have in Common?
Three fun-to-use titles from A. J. Cornell Publications—The Wizard of Oz Vocabulary Builder, The Pinocchio Intermediate Vocabulary Builder, and Tarzan and Jane’s Guide to Grammar—have been chosen as recommended texts by two renowned reading and literacy authorities. - October 29, 2006 - A. J. Cornell Publications, LLC
Author Brand Identity is Paramount to Success
Literary Corner podcast hosts take their listeners through the necessary steps of non-fiction author branding. - October 28, 2006 - The Virtuous Woman
Author Examines Links Between Science and the Supernatural
Author Marie D. Jones looks at how science can explain supernatural phenomena in the new book "PSIence: How New Discoveries in Quantum Physics and New Science May Explain the Existence of Paranormal Phenomena," released November 1st 2006 by New Page Books. - October 28, 2006 - Marie D. Jones
Health Podcast Hits Number One and Spikes Internet Book Sales
Cancer, Diet, Alkalinity, and Kids was the title of the podcast by Holistic Health Consultant, Rayna Gangi, and its popularity helped to spike sales of her book, “Forget The Cures, Find The Cause,” this week. The popular podcast heard globally twice a week has been increasing... - October 27, 2006 - Earthwalk-USA
Are You In Need of a Spiritual Saving
Debt is a vicious cycle and many people are embarrassed to admit they are in serious debt. Denial sets in and now they are facing potential death of a marriage, employment and even homeownership. - October 26, 2006 - The Virtuous Woman
Are You a Non-fiction Author Over Your Marketing Budget?
New authors often fall prey to surpassing their advertising and marketing budget. Is this from a lack of information and preparation? The Virtuous Woman Literary Corner is a resource at your fingertips that will give you exposure and educate you in other marketing techniques. - October 26, 2006 - The Virtuous Woman
The Surprising Secrets About Control Freaks and How to Deal with Control Freaks Revealed in The Control Freak's Guide™
A new book, blending psychology and spirituality, The Control Freak's Guide™ to Living Lightly, addresses the surprising secrets about control freaks and how to deal with control freaks in your life. - October 26, 2006 - Control Freak's Guide
A Great New Book for Full-Figured Brides
Introducing "Down that Aisle in Style! A Wedding Guide for Full-Figured Women." In this beautiful new book, New York wedding consultant Chamein Canton reveals secrets to flatter every woman’s body, including wedding gown design, cosmetics, hair style, photography, and much more. Complimentary copies of the book are available for review. The author is available for interviews and is delighted to assist with feature articles about the wedding industry, and women's beauty and health. - October 25, 2006 - WindRiver Publishing, Inc.
Psychologist’s Children’s Book Teaches Children How to Cope with Moving
“Danny is Moving” was released October 10, 2006 nationwide in book stores and on Amazon.com. - October 25, 2006 - Playdate Kids Publishing
A Novel with a Social Message is Nominated for Three Awards
China Doll, a novel by Talia Carner, which explores China’s infanticide, is nominated for Foreword’s “Book of the Year Award,” USA Book News’s “Best of 2006 Award,” and the Pacific Rim’s Kiriyama Prize. “We are very proud of both the literary... - October 25, 2006 - Mecox Hudson
New UK Children's Author Makes a Hit with North America
Read the book that’s becoming a truly universal phenomenon. - October 24, 2006 - Faiz Kermani
Wild Heart Ranch Honours the Memorable Stories Written About the Unique Bond Between a Horse and Its Owner
WildHeartRanch.com, Wild Heart Ranch Inc., a children's toy and publishing company, honours the age old bond between humans and horses, as another Movie Release “Flicka” tells the unforgettable story of the friendship between a girl and her horse. Over the years, book after book, movie... - October 24, 2006 - Wild Heart Ranch, Inc.
A Former University Lecturer in the Late Republic of Vietnam Shares his Spiritual ‘Journey To Beyond The Tombs’
Memoir 1975-2005 provides the journey with fully intriguing historical details to captivate your spirit. The Voice of God’s Rock exposes the living experiences and arduous studies that led the writer up to his definite and irreversible departure from Traditional Christianity. And As the wind... - October 23, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
What the Press Does Not Want You to Know: How the Media Turned an American Dream into a Nightmare
Restaurant: Gettin' Their Kicks Stompin' On a Dream by Beverly King chronicles one newspaper's destructive campaign then subsequent cover-up. - October 23, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Chaos, Comedy and Commitment Abound in this Contemporary Venezuelan “Duck Soup” Romantic Satire
Blue Margarita is a compilation of the romance and comedy of a gringo in love with a Venezuelan beauty amidst the “Marx Brothers” revolution as directed by the country’s dumpy dictator: Hugo Chavez. Will Russell is a new writer that used his recent experiences in the Venezuelan... - October 23, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Death by Due Process is Washington Lawyer’s First Novel
This is the story of a man sentenced to die in Georgia’s electric chair for the rape and murder of a pregnant woman and a young, inexperienced lawyer’s efforts to save his life. This book is replete with sex, courtroom drama and food. The author is a foodie and he writes of meals,... - October 23, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Holmes Meets Watson - Again
Outskirts Press, Inc. is pleased to bring you Flat at 221B Baker Street by Joseph R. Cammarata. This brand-new mystery features a descendent of the most famous detective in all of fiction—Sherlock Holmes. There have been many theatrical, cinematic, and literary adaptations of and tributes to... - October 23, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Expert Helps Reveal the Trade Secrets of Room Redesigns in Just-Released Book
With the craze for home makeovers showing no end in sight, homeowners interested in quick-change room redesigns and home staging have a new resource in the first-ever volume of trade secrets from members of the industry’s professional association, The Interior Redesign Industry Specialists... - October 23, 2006 - Interior Arrangements
A New Novel’s Unflinching Look at Troubled Teens on a Journey to Nowhere
“There was only one way I knew how to get out. That was to just pick up and leave it all behind. I wanted to live and I knew if I stayed in that town, it would eventually kill me. If not physically, then emotionally and spiritually. The only thing worse than not having a dream to hold onto is... - October 23, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Professional Gambler Tells How Not to Lose Your Shirt in the Casino
Legalized gambling is sweeping the nation, fueled by gamblers’ losses. This book will help readers understand the nature of the beast and how best to cope with it. - October 23, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
The Poetry Exercise's Logical Conclusion: New Book of Poems Consists of Exercises for Readers to Write Poems
Blue lion books believes that an idea, if expressed, should be expressed in its fullest manner. one of our newest books is Catherine Daly’s third book of poetry, To Delite and Instruct, a 276-page romp through the idea of poetry-writing exercises. - October 23, 2006 - Catherine Daly
Dragon Attacks Village! Is the King’s Mother Responsible? Author Theresa Gage Writes a Fantasy Page-Turner for Young Readers
World of Secrets, a new children’s book by Theresa Gage, tells the story of a wizard who takes advantage of a woman’s vulnerability, changing her into a dragon. He plots, schemes, causes a war and uses a group of trolls in his greedy efforts for treasure. - October 23, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Southern Humor Book Packs an Unexpected Heartfelt Punch
Edna Mae Thornberry appeared for the first time at the retirees’ meeting wearing a long white muumuu that had large orange flowers all over it, a white turtleneck shirt and her “signature” socks, the ones that were striped and had individual toes. She had a straw hat on her head... - October 23, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Newest Release from Barbados Author Focuses on the Positive
When Lester “Zoom” Headley’s first book, The Crystal Treasure, was complete, his friend, Eiluj, said to him: “Lester, reach for the stars and all other things will fall into place. Unearth your talent—one book is not enough.” So this former Barbados speed walking... - October 23, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Stress is Costing Business Big Time
Contrary to what many companies may think, a stressed out worker is a less productive worker. And it's costing American business billions. A new book promises to change all that. The thinking goes like this. Lay off some workers, or put off hiring new ones, let current employees take on the... - October 22, 2006 - Pick Me Up Books
New Book is "Exquisite Lush Perfection" According to Top Reviewer
Rebecca Johnson, a top-ten reviewer at Amazon.com has referred to the new poetry anthology, Eyes Of The Poet: Love and Passion in Lasting Splendor, as "exquisite lush perfection." - October 22, 2006 - PerfectlySaid.com
Best Selling Timeshare Book Ever Published?
With over 55,000 copies sold, this may be the best selling timeshare book ever published. - October 21, 2006 - MinRef Press
New Book "Speaker Survival Guide" Eases Fear of Public Speaking
Spending time rehearsing in and getting used to your speaking venue before your speech is a great way to manage stage fright, according to Deborah Shames and David Booth, co-authors of the new book Speaker Survival Guide. In addition to managing stage fright, the book has tips for warming up,... - October 21, 2006 - Eloqui
New “Gospel” Published
Announcing the publication of a new Spiritual Adventure novel similar to “The Way of the Peaceful Warrior,” “The DaVinci Code,” and “The Celestine Prophecy.” - October 21, 2006 - Peter Leighton
Nyema M. Taylor Releases Urban Fiction Novel
Love & Consequences: Urban Fiction with a Twist. - October 20, 2006 - Nyema M. Taylor
The Real Story of Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio
At long last, June DiMaggio, niece of baseball legend Joe DiMaggio and a dear friend of Marilyn Monroe for 11 years, tells untold stories of the two legendary, very private stars that are insightful, fun and engaging. - October 20, 2006 - Penmarin Books, Inc
"Control Freaks Unite!" - The Control Freak's Guide™ has Best-Selling Authors Owning Their Inner Control Freaks
There's a new book out, bringing together psychology and spirituality, called The Control Freak's Guide™ to Living Lightly, written for those seeking more self-control and help in dealing with control freaks. Its endorsers are getting into the light-hearted spirit of the book and writing humorous testimonials based on their own control freak tendencies. - October 19, 2006 - Control Freak's Guide
USA Booknews Best Books 2006 Announced
The Smoking Pun - Crimes against the Language has been chosen as a finalist in the USA Booknews Best Books 2006 National Book Awards. - October 19, 2006 - Cerebral Market
Animated E-Book "Meet the Flash"
Andrei Doubrovski has released an animated e-book "Meet the Flash" intended for Flash beginners. To speed-up the learning every lesson is packed with a movie clip, showing some practical usage of the wordy lesson. - October 19, 2006 - SimplePhotoshop.com
Author Diana Gabaldon is Prize in Unqiue Fundraiser
Author Diana Gabaldon has teamed up with a non-profit organization to help build a new library in rural Arizona with a unique fundraiser. - October 18, 2006 - Friends of Holbrook Public Library
Bitter Tastes, Mystery for Kids 8-12, to be Released by Stargazer Press in November 2006
New mystery for kids keeps them on the edge of their seats - till the murder is solved. - October 18, 2006 - Victoria Rosendahl
Author Arouses Women and Men Alike in Her Debut Novella, "Erogenous Confessions"
Fauzykiss’ Novella, Erogenous Confessions, Arouses the curiosities of women and men. Literary penetration, so addictive your body will fight your mind to read more. While the book’s pure intent is to entertain its readers it sublimely enlightens them as well. Controversial issues, such... - October 17, 2006 - Fauzykiss
Why Are You Here – Right Now? One Thousand People Collaborate to Create World’s First Crowdsourced Book
“Why Are You Here – Right Now” is the first book written based on the collective wisdom of one thousand people. YRUHRN announces an ebook and paperback which a crowd of people dreamed, wrote, designed, edited, marketed and published in 50 days. YRUHRN is based on hundreds of people answering the question, “Why Are You Here – Right Now” via the Amazon service, Mechanical Turk. - October 13, 2006 - YRUHRN
How the Internet Saved the Lunatic Express in 1898
The telegraph served as the first e-mail system and opened the first possibility of long-range, two-way messaging. This Internet of the Victorian age served well for emergency transmissions for over 150 years, especially down railway lines such as the Lunatic Express in Kenya. - October 11, 2006 - John Gaudet
Cerebral Market Wordplay Series Dodges EO Rating
Author Thaddeus Taylor, relieved at the change of heart on the part of the Review Board, "uncancels" his appearance in Houston. He will discuss & sign copies of Volume One of his Smoking Pun series at 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 14 at the Borders on Kirby. - October 11, 2006 - Cerebral Market
Ageless Author Astounds Audience in Las Vegas
It isn’t the first time Rayna Gangi has brought an audience to their feet and to tears in less than an hour. The author of “Forget The Cures, Find The Cause,” started her book tour in Las Vegas, Nevada last week beginning at the Stardust Hotel and Casino and finishing the week with the massive association of Holistic Practitioners and Therapists in recognition of Massage Awareness month and Breast Cancer Awareness month. - October 11, 2006 - Earthwalk-USA
Chooseco Announces Secret Online Endings to Latest Choose Your Own Adventure Books
Choose Your Own Adventure (CYOA) launches secret online endings to latest editions. - October 11, 2006 - Choose Your Own Adventure
The Atheist Messiah
The author G P Roland has published his first full novel on MySpace. - October 11, 2006 - G P Roland
Nowhere to Turn? Take God to Court.
God’s Day in Court, by Beau, tries the questions that have revolved around faith since the beginning. - October 10, 2006 - Clean-Short-Funny-Jokes.com
St. John’s University Professor Authors Human Interest Novel
This first-time novelist has compiled a poignant human interest novel about the struggle of a boy attempting to defeat cancer through his mandolin music. The novel, described as "impressive" by John Misak, author of Soft Case and Time Stand Still, provides insights into the life of a... - October 08, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.