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Poets’ Choice Publishing is Pleased to Present Elisavietta Ritchie’s Twentieth Collection, "Babushka’s Beads: A Geography of Genes," New & Selected Poems
Poets’ Choice Publishing is pleased to present Elisavietta Ritchie’s twentieth collection, "Babushka’s Beads: A Geography of Genes," new & selected poems. Paperback 120 Pages $18.95 ISBN 978-0-9909257-74 “Elisavietta Ritchie’s rich autobiographical... - February 23, 2016 - The William Meredith Foundation
Start-Up 1-Hour Proofreading Makes Quick and Reliable Editing Services Easier and More Accessible for Writers
Deadlines pose no more trouble with the launch of 1-Hour Proofreading, a start-up that offers fast, reliable, and professional proofreading or copyediting for all writers on the go. - February 23, 2016 - 1-Hour Proofreading
Library Plays Major Role in "Battlefield Earth" for Hero as He Walks the Road to Save Mankind
Special "Battlefield Earth" library edition announced in recognition of role libraries play in book. It was at a library that the value of education to overcoming suppression and achieving ultimate success was realized. - February 19, 2016 - Galaxy Press
Improved Infinite Scrolling with SmartScroll from Our Hometown
SmartScroll, Our Hometown's latest technology release, not only allows infinite or defined, extended scrolling, it also saves a reader’s spot when they click to read an article or leave the category page. - February 19, 2016 - Our Hometown, Inc
KITABOO Signs Up with Mladinska Knjiga Publishing House - Slovenia’s Largest and Most Successful Publishing House
The leading publishing group in Slovenia has signed up with Hurix for KITABOO. - February 19, 2016 - Hurix Systems Private Limited
Writers of the Future Volume 32 Cover Artwork Announced
Hollywood awards event set to release L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 32 with cover art by internationally renowned fine artist and Illustrators of the Future Contest winner, Sergey Poyarkov, from the Ukraine. Awards ceremony scheduled for April 10 at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles. - February 18, 2016 - Galaxy Press
Acclaimed Author Reveals Hidden Simplicity of Self-Publishing
Jason Matthews provides an insider's guide to the world of self-publishing with major retailers. - February 16, 2016 - Jason Matthews
The Launch of BASIC Magazine, an Artful and Distinguished New Publication
Award-winning fashion photographer and filmmaker Viktorija Pashuta introduces the world to a new breed of publication with the launch of BASIC Magazine. - February 11, 2016 - Basic Media Company LLC
Valentine’s Day Special Theatre Performance of Western Romance “Ride ‘Em, Cowboy!”
A special Valentine’s Day theatrical performance of L. Ron Hubbard’s romantic western, "Ride ‘Em, Cowboy!" - February 10, 2016 - Galaxy Press
"Otherwise Engaged" Nominated as Leadership Book of the Year 2016
"Otherwise Engaged," written by John Guaspari and published by Maven House Press, is one of twenty top leadership books published last year nominated by Leadership and Management Books, a brand of The Book Review Company, to be the Leadership Book of the Year 2016. - February 10, 2016 - Maven House Press
“Battlefield Earth” Dedication a Tribute to SF Golden Age Writers
L. Ron Hubbard recognized the role science fiction continues to play in science fact and so dedicated the novel he wrote in celebration of 50 years as a professional writer, “Battlefield Earth,” to the merry crew of science fiction and fantasy writers of the 30s and 40s. - February 09, 2016 - Galaxy Press
John M. Hargus Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
John M. Hargus of Wilson, North Carolina has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of aerospace. About John M. Hargus Mr. Hargus has almost 20 years experience... - February 09, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Radio Theater Production of Science Fiction Tale “Ole Doc Methuselah” at the L. Ron Hubbard Theatre in Hollywood
For family friendly things to do in LA, attend a live theater production of “Ole Doc Methuselah” by L. Ron Hubbard on Saturday, February 6. Hippocrates, the 4-armed voracious book-reading alien and Ole Doc Methuselah's sidekick, was the focus of a very successful reading campaign executed in conjunction with the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress. - February 05, 2016 - Galaxy Press
Synthetic Turf Surface from UBU Sports Supporting Fourth Straight Super Bowl
UBU Sports' leading synthetic turf systems continue to play prominent role at Super Bowl. - February 04, 2016 - UBU Sports
Finding Your Way to Heaven Without a Smartphone
A fun book that used everyday language to explore the divine purpose that underlie human existence. - February 02, 2016 - Finding Your way to Heaven without smartphone
Battlefield Earth Audiobook Celebrity Launch Celebration in Hollywood
An event announcing the upcoming release of the Battlefield Earth unabridged multicast audiobook was held at Galaxy Press with many of the actors in attendance including Jim Meskimen, R.F. Daley, Charlie Davis, Phil Proctor and Michael Yurchak. The book was originally published by L. Ron Hubbard in 1982 and remains one of the top 100 science fiction novels of all time in a recent SciFi Lists readers poll. - January 28, 2016 - Galaxy Press
Sergio H. Escalona Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Sergio H. Escalona of Cape Coral, Florida has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Sergio H. Escalona Mr. Escalona is retired after 28 years... - January 26, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Alexandre Karatchounov, M.D., Ph.D. Recognized as a Top 100 Doctor by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Alexandre Karatchounov, M.D., Ph.D. of Brooklyn, New York has been recognized as a Top 100 Doctor by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Alexandre Karatchounov, M.D., Ph.D. Dr. Karatchounov is an... - January 26, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Enago and Future Science Group (FSG) Partner to Bridge the Gap Between Research and Publication
Enago has teamed with Future Science Group and its core publishing brands, Future Science and Future Medicine, in a move to bridge the gap between research and publication. - January 21, 2016 - Crimson Interactive
Writers of the Future Volume 32 Achievement Awards Event Set for April 10 at Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles
The L. Ron Hubbard Awards Ceremony is open to the general public provided they RSVP at either www.writersofthefuture.com or https://www.facebook.com/events/213435755664932/ . The Contests were created by Hubbard to provide that much needed break for aspiring writers and artists of speculative fiction. - January 20, 2016 - Galaxy Press
Trender Research’s OTT Magazine Acquires IPTV Magazine
Trender Research Inc.’s Over-the-Top Video division announced today the acquisition of IPTV Magazine and related digital assets. Trender Research is the publisher of OTT Magazine (www.OTTexec.com/magazine) and producer of the OTT Executive Summit (www.OTTexec.com) series of conferences focused on internet TV and streaming video. The acquisition begins a major focus for Trender Research in 2016 to increase its media and information services serving the rapidly growing OTT industry. - January 19, 2016 - Trender Research, Inc.
4th Quarter Winners Announced in International Writers of the Future Contest
Writers of the Future 4th quarter winners and finalists are announced. Semi-finalists and silver honorable-mentions can be found at www.writersofthefuture.com/writer-winners-4th-quarter/ - January 14, 2016 - Galaxy Press
Maven House to Publish Jorma Ollila’s Bestselling Insider Story of Nokia
Maven House Press has acquired U.S. rights to publish the English translation of "Against All Odds" (Otava 2013), legendary CEO Jorma Ollila's autobiography and first-person account of the rise and fall of Nokia. The book will be published in October 2016. "We’re excited to be... - January 14, 2016 - Maven House Press
Our Hometown, Inc. Announces SmartClickConnect
Our Hometown's latest product release, SmartClickConnect, focuses on engaging readers so they stay on one digital news publication longer. This is accomplished by accessing a reader's natural curiosity and directing them to additional articles for all proper nouns related to the who, what and where of the article via a simple pop-up interface. - January 13, 2016 - Our Hometown, Inc
Da Vinci Press Announces Winning First Prize in London (UK) Book Festival for New Book "Tweeting da Vinci"
Tweeting da Vinci won first place in the London (UK) Book Festival. In its first year of publication, Tweeting da Vinci won numerous gold medals for content and design. Competing against thousands of books, Tweeting da Vinci took top honors in prestigious national and international competitions. - January 12, 2016 - Da Vinci Press
Radio Theater Production of the Historical Fiction Adventure "Mister Tidwell, Gunner" at the L. Ron Hubbard Theatre in Hollywood
For family friendly things to do in LA, attend a live theater production of “Mister Tidwell, Gunner” by L. Ron Hubbard on Saturday, January 16. - January 12, 2016 - Galaxy Press
Virtual Journals Changing the Scientific Publishing Landscape
ScienceOpen, the research and publishing network, has created a tool for researchers to create their own “best of” collections from among over 10 million articles across all publishers and journals. The ‘Collection” principle may change the way scientists access and prioritize academic literature in journals. - January 11, 2016 - ScienceOpen
Editors Retreat Announces That Jessica Jones and Daredevil Editor, Michael Knue, A.C.E. Will Provide the Opening Keynote at This Year's Event
Editors Retreat is an annual conference reserved for experienced TV, film and video editors. Now in its 10th year, the event will take place in Albuquerque, NM, on February 2-7 - January 11, 2016 - Editors Retreat
"Buckskin Brigades," a Western Fiction Story of how the Lewis & Clark Expedition Murder of a Native American Blackfoot Indian Chief Changes the Course of History
Galaxy Press brings in the New Year honoring Native Americans with a special promotion of L. Ron Hubbard’s novel, “Buckskin Brigades” which New York Times stated in its review, “has reversed a time-honored formula and has given a thriller to which, at the end of every chapter or so, another paleface bites the dust.” - January 07, 2016 - Galaxy Press
William Meredith Foundation Presents the 2016 Award for Poetry to Gray Jacobik
The William Meredith Foundation invites writers, reporters, and press advocates to celebrate the 2016 William Meredith Award for Poetry presented to Gray Jacobik, who James Tate has called “a rare poet, one not to be missed,” and who is compared to Moore, Bishop and Wallace Stevens.” The award carries a modest cash award along with the publication of a new and selected collection titled, THE BANQUET, scheduled for publication during National Poetry Month in April, 2016 by Poets’ Choice. - January 07, 2016 - The William Meredith Foundation
2015 BAIPA Book Award Winner, The Golden Chalice of Hunahpu, Released as an E-Book
2015 BAIPA Book Award Winner, The Golden Chalice of Hunahpu, by William Vlach, is now released as an E-Book. This literary historical novel that Kirkus Reviews has called "...enthralling," and has been compared to "the great tradition of Miguel Angel Asturias," is now available in e-book form. - January 07, 2016 - William Vlach
Publisher Signs Two New Authors
Mendelssohn Levy Publishing Welcomes Two New Authors. - January 05, 2016 - Mendelssohn Levy Publishing
NASA’s Announcement That Voyager 1 Has Left Solar System and Voyager 2 Close Behind Confirms Premise for L. Ron Hubbard’s “Battlefield Earth”
"Battlefield Earth" by L. Ron Hubbard, poses a possible future for mankind premised on Earth’s first space probes reaching deep space. - January 05, 2016 - Galaxy Press
New Book by Author Rodney Bartlett Proposes Plausible Insights Into the Universe and Life, Science and Religion
This new book by publishing company Lulu (available from http://www.lulu.com/shop/rodney-bartlett/future-science-does-the-time-warp/hardcover/product-22491492.html) was written by an average citizen, who believes these thoughts relating to future ideas have always existed (though, since he also believes physics' Unification appears to connect every point and time in the Cosmos, obviously not on early 21st-century Earth in every case). - December 31, 2015 - Rodney Bartlett
Writers of the Future Ends 2015 with Best Year Ever
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future hits national best seller list, receives starred review and celebrates 75 years of Golden Pen Award all in 2015. - December 31, 2015 - Galaxy Press
The Grammar Diva's Books Support Better Grammar for the New Year
It is that time of year again when resolutions for the New Year abound: lose weight, stop smoking, get to the gym more often, be kinder to your spouse or your kids—yet a study done by Match.com online dating shows that the two most important characteristics of a potential date are good teeth and good grammar. Speaking and writing contribute as much to a person's image as his or her physique and dental work. - December 30, 2015 - bigwords101
Pulp Fiction Legends: Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. Recognizes L. Ron Hubbard’s 75th Anniversary of “Typewriter in the Sky”
James Sullos, President Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc. presented a plaque that recognized the 75th anniversary of L. Ron Hubbard's "Typewriter in the Sky." The presentation was made in Hollywood, in the L. Ron Hubbard Library on Tuesday, December 22. - December 24, 2015 - Galaxy Press
Animal Rights and Social Justice Advocate Launches Blog, “Jane’s Journey of Peace”
Ms. Jane Adams is a social justice advocate for positive change. She suffers from a rare illness called Elhers-Danlos syndrome. Their symbol is the zebra, as no one’s illness presents the same. Her new blog is about helping others with Elhers-Danlos and rare illnesses, National Organization for Rare Diseases, and to advocate for positive social change for both humans and animals. - December 22, 2015 - Jane Adams - Jane's Journey of Peace
Indianapolis Star Ready to Roll with New System from Harland Simon
Harland Simon has been selected to upgrade the Jervis Web Roll Handling System at Indianapolis Star, IN. - December 18, 2015 - Harland Simon
New York-Based Music Publisher Big House Publishing Announces Partnership with Mexico City-Based Edimusa Publishing Group
American independent music publisher, Big House Publishing (BHP), expands their reach into Mexico and Colombia by signing a three-year sub-publishing deal with Edimusa Publishing Group. - December 17, 2015 - Big House Companies
Fran Briggs Releases The Best of Winter Reading, 2015
Genres include mystery, humor, spiritual, urban literature, science-fiction, wit, and wisdom - December 16, 2015 - eMediaCampaigns!
ACI Last Mile Network, Based in Long Beach, Celebrates 50th Anniversary
ACI Last Mile Network, a third-generation Long Beach company that got its start delivering advertising circulars locally and became the largest U.S. distributor of print media, just celebrated its 50th anniversary while embracing a 21st century business model. - December 14, 2015 - ACI Last Mile Network
Stylish Unisex Baby Bandana Bibs to Help Through the Teething Phase
Baby joy time introduces a four pack of baby bandana bibs with free travel bag and eBook about healthy recipes a baby needs. The special fabric used in the making is 100% cotton on the front and a mixture of cotton and polyester on the back for maximum efficiency of drool absorbing. - December 12, 2015 - Baby joy time
Celebrate the Holidays on Another Planet: Five Top Tales to Take You There
Galaxy Press conducts a survey of favorite science fiction authors from science fiction fans, and from this provides 5 sure-fire gifts for this holiday season. - December 11, 2015 - Galaxy Press
Weird German Rules & Insights Explored in New Guidebook to German Culture
HJ Publishing has announced the publication of a new book that explores some of the most offbeat aspects of German culture. The book, "German Men Sit Down to Pee & Other Insights Into German Culture," explores the different rules that Germans consciously and unconsciously follow. From... - December 11, 2015 - HJ Publishing
Stern’s Printing Chosen by the Bank of Lancaster to Manage Print and Marketing Collateral
Stern’s Printing and Engraving Co. has been designated the official print vendor for the Bank of Lancaster to provide printing and promotional items as well as fulfillment services. - December 09, 2015 - Sterns Printing
Holiday Open House - Radio Theater Production of the Humorous Murder-Mystery “They Killed Him Dead” at the L. Ron Hubbard Theatre in Hollywood
Special free holiday open house in Hollywood, December 12, from 4:00 -10:00 PM, including a theatrical production of “They Killed Him Dead” featuring an all-celebrity cast. Must RSVP to attend show. - December 09, 2015 - Galaxy Press
The City of Los Angeles and LAPD Present Certificates of Appreciation to the L. Ron Hubbard Theatre
L. Ron Hubbard Theatre recognized by LA City Council Members Mitch O'Farrell and David Ryu as well as LA Police Captain Pete Zarcone with special certificates of recognition delivered during the Hollywood Christmas Parade. - December 03, 2015 - Galaxy Press
Unsolved East Area Rapist Case Documented by Criminology Author Duane D. Wilson Re-Opened by FBI
FOX and CBS Sacramento news affiliates recently reported that the FBI has re-opened the long-dormant case of the East Area Rapist, also known as the Original Night Stalker. According to reports, the Air Force Office of Special Investigations is joining the search and asking for the public’s... - December 03, 2015 - Duane D. Wilson, Author
BookVenture Reserves Three Marketing Treats This Holiday Season
The self-publishing company introduces their special Christmas promo. - December 03, 2015 - Book Venture