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Love Stops Only Being a Word When a Stranger Offers His Hand
The end of an era, seduction of quick money, life sacrificed, a mind lost, and a love that keeps people together despite all odds. Author Oksana Shiell crafts a riveting tale of intrigue in her debut novel Comrade Gods. Set within the tumultuous perestroika period in the Ukraine, Comrade Gods... - January 23, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
A Rare Look at Early African-American History
A new, 21st century edition of Mott’s Sketches: Biographical Sketches and Interesting Anecdotes of Persons of Color is available to the modern reader, shedding new light and insight on the early history of Black Christianity. Originally compiled by Abigail Mott in 1839, Mott’s... - January 23, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
The New Spirituality for Dummies Offers a Substantial and Fun Approach to Spiritual Life
It's Spirituality For the Rest of Us. In stores, January 22, 2008. With a friendly and conversational tone, the new, improved 2nd edition of Spirituality For Dummies helps readers find their way through the maze of modern life to an authentic spirituality that is universal, personal, and inherently optimistic. - January 22, 2008 - Sharon Janis
"Olga – A Daughter’s Tale" from Jamaica to England - an Inspirational True Life Story
Fascinating true family saga, a very moving book about an inspirational personal life, which has an epic feel about it from Jamaica to England amidst World War II. Olga - A Daughter's Tale is the story of one woman’s inspirational life. Marie-Thérèse Browne, the author,... - January 22, 2008 - Marie-Thérèse Browne
Release of "Immaculate Fetish"; A Novel by Jamie Antonia Symonanis; Author Publishes Fast Paced Contemporary Thriller
Immaculate Fetish takes you on an adventurous Journey of Love seeking to save humanity from itself. A sparkling, humorous, erotic and loving vision of life on planet Earth at the start of the 21st century, and the change needed for humanity to save itself. A must read for Sci-Fi fans, and all who hope to call earth their home into the 22nd century and beyond - January 21, 2008 - Jamie Antonia
So What if You’ve Received Your 100th Rejection Letter from a Publisher — You Can Still Profit as an Author
Nash Black, author of Taxes, Stumbling Blocks & Pitfalls for Authors, is back with what is sure to become the professional Bible of all aspiring authors. Writing as a Small Business shows how even the least business savvy writer can master the economic side of writing and stay out of trouble... - January 21, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Arya, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Biography & Autobiography - Political Book from Atlanta, GA Author Arya Tajbakhsh
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Arya: A Memoir of a Persian Prince by Arya Tajbakhsh, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Biography & Autobiography - Political category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and... - January 21, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces How to Build Wealth, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Personal Finance - General Book from Brentwood, PA Author Peter Suchy
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published How to Build Wealth by Peter Suchy, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 Paperback in the Personal Finance - General category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail... - January 21, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Who's Steering?, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Sailing - General Book from So. San Francisco, CA Author George A. Eddy
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Who's Steering?: Exciting Races - Unique Cruises-Special Events at Sailing World by George A. Eddy, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 Paperback in the Sailing - General category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as... - January 21, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces V.J. "Puck" O'Neal, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Biographical Book from Charlotte, NC Author Jody Lawrence
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published V.J. "Puck" O'Neal: A Promised Land Success Story by Jody Lawrence, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Biographical category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes... - January 21, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Uncommon Emotions, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Lesbian Book from Mukilteo, WA Author Lynn Galli
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Uncommon Emotions by Lynn Galli, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Lesbian category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $12.95. - January 20, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces El Código Dan Brown Por Leonardo da Vinci, the Latest Highly-Anticipated New Age Book from Raleigh, NC Author Christopher A. Thea
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published El Código Dan Brown Por Leonardo da Vinci: -Y la Cara Oculta de La Moneda- by Christopher A. Thea, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 Paperback in the New Age category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as... - January 20, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Orange Clouds Blue Sky, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Women - Teen Book from Charlotte, NC Author J. Hale Turner
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Orange Clouds Blue Sky: A Novel by by J. Hale Turner, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5 x 8 Paperback in the Women - Teen category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested... - January 20, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces the Bittersweet Journey of This Samoan Boy, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Autobiography Book from Kahuku, HI Author Mika Tufuga-Valai
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Bittersweet Journey of This Samoan Boy by Mika Tufuga-Valai, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Autobiography category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for... - January 20, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces the Collapse of the I-35W Mississippi River Bridge, the Latest Historical - United States Book from Winnipeg, MB Author Frank Senauth
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Collapse Of The I-35W Mississippi River Bridge: Victims Of The Dark by Frank Senauth, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 Paperback in the Historical - United States - General category is available worldwide on book retailer... - January 20, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Websites For Beaders, the Latest Beads & Beading Book from Beaufort, SC Author Carolyn Burger, Peggy Whisenhunt, Betsy McGrath, Debbie Altman
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Websites for Beaders: The Bead-a-Holics Guide for Beads and Findings on the Web by Carolyn Burger, Peggy Whisenhunt, Betsy McGrath, Debbie Altman, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 8.25 x 11 Paperback in the Beads & Beading category is... - January 20, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces A Woman in Love, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Love & Romance Book from Brooklyn, NY Author C. Dale Baldwin
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published A Woman In Love: Deception by C. Dale Baldwin, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 Paperback in the Love & Romance category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested... - January 20, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Making a Marriage Out of a Mess: God's Way, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Spiritual Book from Lynchburg, VA Author Rosie Spann-Johnson
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Making A Marriage Out Of A Mess: God's Way by Rosie Spann-Johnson, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5 x 8 Paperback in the Spiritual category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a... - January 20, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Why Marijuana is Legal in America, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Taxation Book from Savannah, GA Author Michael Vandeburg
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Why Marijuana is Legal in America by Michael Vandeburg, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 7.5 x 9.25 Paperback in the Taxation category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested... - January 20, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Medicine's Dark Side, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction/ Medical Book from Stoystown, PA author Christian Everest Jennings III
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Medicine's Dark Side by Christian Everest Jennings III, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 Paperback in the Fiction/ Medical category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a... - January 20, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces A School Psychologist in East L.A., the Latest Highly-Anticipated Education Book from South Pasadena, CA Author Richard Selby
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published A School Psychologist in East L.A. by Richard Selby, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5 x 8 Paperback in the Education category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail... - January 18, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Green Goat Books Announces Release of A Hot Planet Needs Cool Kids by Julie Hall
This unique book addresses the needs of kids, their parents, and their schools in the face of climate change by offering the latest information about causes and effects and leaving readers with a clear sense of direction and a powerful message of hope. - January 16, 2008 - Green Goat Books
"Write That Book!" Teleconference Series Begins Jan. 31
The course is taught in two, 75-minute sessions. Questions will be answered by the presenters following each presentation. For convenience, attendees are not required to be present during either part of the live series. The course is set up so all registered students will have access to a telephonic recording of insider tips and expert advice. The recording will be available for one week following each session. - January 16, 2008 - eMediaCampaigns!
Outskirts Press Announces the Little Book of Revelation, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Religion/Bible-Commentaries Book from FL Author the Second Spiritual House, Inc.
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Little Book of Revelation: The Little Book by The Second Spiritual House, Inc., which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 Paperback in the Religion - Bible - Commentaries & Interpretation category is available worldwide on book... - January 16, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Pilate, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Horror - Series Book from Phoenix, AZ Author Steven Rage
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Pilate: A Brutal Bible Tale by steven.rage, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5 x 8 Paperback in the Horror - Series category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail... - January 16, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces What Glows in My Garden, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Podiatry Book from Boulder, CO Author Anna Davis Bedford
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published What Glows in My Garden by Anna Davis Bedford, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 Paperback in the Podiatry category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price... - January 16, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Self-Publisher Announces International Book Fair Tour to Put Titles in Hands of Buyers and Agents Worldwide
Outskirts Press, the fastest-growing full-service POD self-publisher now features select books in all four major international book fairs: London, BEA, Beijing, and Frankfurt. - January 16, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Schibsted Builds Online Community with eZ Publish
Schibsted media group consolidates content from five major newspapers to provide a rich, engaging food and drink site that combines professional content with community features. - January 16, 2008 - eZ Systems
Maxx Images Breaks the 3 Million Image Mark with the Launch of Its New Website
One of North America's top rights managed and royalty free stock photography agencies, www.maxximages.com, announces the launch of its new e-commerce website, now offering over 3 million images. - January 15, 2008 - MaXx Images Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces the Learnin' Tree, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Romance - Suspense Book from Virginia Beach, Va Author Carl Etheridge
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Learnin' Tree by Carl Etheridge, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Romance - Suspense category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail... - January 11, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces the Dream, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction/ Historical Book from Martinsburg, WV Author Mark McDonald
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Dream by Mark McDonald, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Fiction/ Historical category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of... - January 11, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Attorney on a Quest for Higher Meaning Creates Intriguing Fantasy Novel Series "The Soulstealer War"
Announcing the release of The First Mother’s Fire, an epic fantasy novel of magic and metaphysics by new author W.L. Hoffman. It is the first title in “The Soulstealer War” series. Hoffman weaves his tale from the unusual eye of a practical survivalist who cannot resist contemplating the nature of existence and the possibility of true magic. - January 10, 2008 - Hoffman Creations, Inc.
Gruner + Jahr Evolves with eZ Publish
In an interview with Global Partner Manager Bertrand Maugain from eZ Systems, Gruner + Jahr AG & Co KG, Europe's largest magazine publisher, described the challenges of moving from traditional print publishing to electronic media distribution and the reasons they chose eZ Publish as their new publishing platform. - January 10, 2008 - eZ Systems
Fastest-Growing Full-Service Self-Publisher Experiences Phenomenal Growth by Not Making Authors "Do It Themselves"
Outskirts Press, Inc. today announced a dramatic increase in the number of books it published in 2007 over 2006, positioning the company as the fastest-growing, full-service, POD publisher. 1,200 new titles were published by Outskirts Press at www.outskirtspress.com in 2007, an increase of more... - January 09, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces His Name Was Donn, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Nonfiction Book from Conyers, GA Author Evelyn Sweet-Hurd.
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published His Name Was Donn: My Brother's Letters from Vietnam by Evelyn Sweet-Hurd, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Nonfiction category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes &... - January 09, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Traveling at the Speed of God, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Spirituality - New Age Book from Rio Rancho, NM Author Jann Hart
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Traveling at the Speed of God: Uncovering the Light Within by Jann Hart, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Spirituality - New Age category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and... - January 09, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
The Lightning Spirits, a Book by Craig E. Kodros
The Lightning Spirits by Craig E. Kodros has been published and is now available by most online book sellers. The book reveals the ancient knowledge hidden in the mythology and ceremonial practices of shamanism. - January 07, 2008 - Craig Kodros
Outskirts Press Announces Wind in the Pages, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Poetry Book from Pahoa, HI Author Brett Brady
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published wind in the pages: haiku by brett brady, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Poetry category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of... - January 07, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Sure-Fire Way to Book Club Success in 2008; Bookclub Kit is Easy, Fun, and Insightful
With book clubs being the rage and leisure time at a premium, the release of the BookClub Kit wraps all the necessary elements together in one simple package, along with exclusive features for fun and meaningful book club gatherings. Christian Book Previews, a pioneer in online Christian review... - January 06, 2008 - Christian Book Previews
New Fantasy Novel is Gripping Tale of Good vs. Evil
In the great tradition of blockbuster phenomena like the Harry Potter series comes United We Stand, the sprawling new fantasy novel from Outskirts Press author Jeremy Barandela. Featuring a diverse cast of elves, knights, dragons and more, this richly detailed narrative tells the story of Cedric,... - January 06, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Blood-Horse Publications and Pedigree Research Launch TrueNicks
Blood-Horse Publications announces the launch of the TrueNicks sire line affinity system, in conjunction with Pedigree Research, LLC, a pedigree consultancy firm headed by Alan Porter and Byron Rogers. The TrueNicks rating system simplifies nicking analysis in the pedigree of an existing... - January 06, 2008 - Blood-Horse Publications
New Children's Picture Book, Creation's Praise, Provides Inspirational Thirty-One Day Devotional for Children
Creation's Praise, a bright and colorful thirty-one day devotional for young children. Written in poetical form and filled with animals and all creation praising and thanking God. Also included are daily opportunities for adults and children to spend time together praising and thanking God for His tender love and care. Designed, so adults can lovingly introduce their little ones to the great universal symphony of praise to God. - January 05, 2008 - Praise Expressions, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Malchik, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction/ Short Stories Book from Windermere, FL Author Galina Chernysheva
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Malchik by Galina Chernysheva, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 8.5 x 11 Color Paperback in the Fiction/ Short Stories category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail... - January 02, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Let’s Make It Fun - Featuring The Kasperians
Author Jennifer Richards and illustrator Casey Kasper bring learning to life in their debut children’s activity book Let’s Make It Fun-Featuring The Kasperians. These hilarious characters will take children on an out of this world interactive adventure: exploring numbers, letters, and... - January 02, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Readers Nuts About Outskirts Author’s Squirrelly New Children’s Book
The Squirrel, the Worm and the Nut Trees is a gorgeously illustrated new children’s picture book that depicts how one furry family and their bushy-tailed neighbors pull together during extreme hardship to survive a threat to their survival, growing even stronger under the pressure. Just... - January 02, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Book -- Surprise, Reveals God’s Little Secret
If a serpent was responsible for the ‘Fall of Man’; then a worm, Oouey, could surely ‘Enlighten’ mankind. Two cousins, Chi and Jimmy, spend their summer vacation at their grandfather’s farm in Western New York, and receive the surprise of their young lives when they... - January 02, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
From the Jungles of Southeast Asia to the Deserts of Southwest Asia, PTSD Holds No Boundaries
American author and Vietnam veteran Robert Adams releases his decade long writing, Tripwire, as a self-help guide to his fellow vets, other sufferers of PTSD, and to the thousands returning from the Iraq War who may be facing their own battle in the months and years ahead. - January 01, 2008 - Robert Adams
Outskirts Press Announces Spirit's Hollow, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Action & Adventure Book from Tanner, WV Author Dot Frey
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Spirit's Hollow by Dot Frey, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Action & Adventure category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price... - January 01, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
The Untold Stories of Mixed Race Children
Myrtice Edwards explores the experiences of multiracial and multiethnic children in her new book Dirty Sally. This Christian based children’s book seeks to raise awareness within the bi-racial community. Allegorical tales detail the unspoken realities facing multiracial children, and... - January 01, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Unique New Book is Touching "Thank-You" Note from Son to Father Poignancy, Unusual Format Makes for Universal Appeal
A moving and unique new book from Outskirts Press author Kevin McCourt is reminding readers that what really matters in life is something everyone grows up with but some occasionally lose sight of: Family. A sometimes sad, sometimes humorous but always touching read, “Dead Dad, Thanks”... - January 01, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.