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$10,000 in Grants Awarded to 5 Inspiring Mom Bloggers
5 talented, smart, ambitious bloggers have been awarded $2,000 each. Mom Central has heard so much from the blogosphere where mom bloggers aspire to grow their individual platforms, and now have funded them with grants to take them to the next level. - May 04, 2011 - Mom Central
Easy to Use Handicapping and Betting Techniques: Precision Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated sports, recreation and horse racing book from Kowloon, Hong Kong author C. X. Wong. - May 04, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Poetic Journey of an Artistic Woman, Stories From the Heart, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated African-American poetry book from Toledo, OH, author Nastassia S. Fifer. - May 04, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
White Digital Media Turns to Social Networks for Feedback on Business Review Canada’s New Website
Digital Media Company Reaches Out to Fans via Facebook and Twitter for Insight into New Design- Offers $100 to Participant - May 03, 2011 - WDM Group
Sheer Print Solutions Announces Price Drop in Environmentally Friendly Printing in New York, Soy Ink Printing is Becoming Even More Cost-Effective for Business Printing
Sheer Print Solutions is happy to announce that costs of soy-based ink for printing in New York clients are drastically decreasing. With any new technology prices are a little higher than the traditional alternatives. Customers are becoming more demanding when it comes to who they’re spending their money on. - May 02, 2011 - Sheer Print Solutions
Papercutz Celebrates Children's Book Week with Geronimo Stilton Appearances
Italian creative team schedules limited appearance signing tour in San Francisco Bay area, in honor of Children's Book Week and Free Comic Book Day. - April 28, 2011 - Papercutz
Fair Observer Launches Its Premiere
Fair Observer has recently launched its Premiere version and believes in making a difference to the world of media. Headquartered in Washington DC and conceptualized by four highly talented and entrepreneurial people, Fair Observer is a global, independent and fair online journal which provides a 360° analysis of world events covering complete story with history, underlying facts, insights and impacts with diversity of opinion and approach. - April 28, 2011 - Fair Observer
Business Book from Houston-Based Keynote Speaker Garrison Wynn Makes Amazon Best-Seller List
The Real Truth About Success: What the Top 1% Do Differently, Why They Won’t Tell You, and How You Can Do It Anyway! grabs the No. 15 spot on Amazon’s list of Kindle best sellers in Organizational Behavior; hardcover remains a best seller among Workplace Behavior titles. - April 27, 2011 - Wynn Solutions
Brave Journey from Coma to Bright Career: Tearing Down the Wall, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated self-help and personal growth book from Flemington, NJ, author Sharon M. Katzman. - April 27, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Spa Magazine Features Venetian Beauty's Gold Skin Products
One recent trend in the skin care industry is the inclusion of real 24-karat gold in product lines. Venetian Beauty, a South Florida-based skin care company, has led the charge in this emerging market with a unique product line featuring nine different skin care products. - April 26, 2011 - Venetian Beauty, Inc.
Author Colby Van Wagoner Releases New Book Earth Mongers
Author Colby Van Wagoner releases his 4th book, entitled, Earth Mongers. The book explores the fall of ancient civilizations, wars from the 19th to 21st century, natural and man-made disasters and the crisis of the negative impact global warming is having on the environment. With a combination of... - April 24, 2011 - Colby Van Wagoner
Edwin Berberich Launches His Exclusive, Handcrafted Print Collection for Unique People
After 43 years of experience as a typesetter, Edwin Berberich announced the launch of its exclusive, handcrafted "Versalo" print series. Here he works on the basis of the presumed to be lost manual typesetting technique. - April 23, 2011 - Versalo Edwin Berberich
EU Project BlogForever Shows Relevancy of Blogs
EU to shift blogs in the focus of digital preservation - April 22, 2011 - mokono GmbH
"Crude Customs" Wins Bronze in Two eLit Categories
Flying Fish Books author Gary Isaacson has received two bronze eLit awards for his new novel, "Crude Customs," the second in his series featuring TV guru and spy-on-the-side Alec Timken. The eBook, available on Amazon Kindle, was recognized in the categories of "Mystery/Suspense/Thriller" and for "Humor." http://www.amazon.com/Crude-Customs-ebook/dp/B003UNLNJG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2&s=digital-text&qid=1303160345&sr=1-1 - April 19, 2011 - Isaacson Communications, Inc
National Launching of Cover 2 Cover Digital Online Magazine
National Launching of Cover 2 Cover Digital Online Magazine now seeking national advertisers, sponsors and partners. - April 19, 2011 - Cover 2 Cover LLC
Black Socialite Magazine Launches Luxury Fashion and Lifestyle Magazine for the Black Elite in New Orleans
Stanton House Companies, LLC, a New Orleans based publishing and fashion lifestyle company, is pleased to announce the launch of Black Socialite Magazine, a luxury fashion and lifestyle magazine for the elite black community of New Orleans. - April 19, 2011 - Stanton House Companies, LLC
Sara Larch Joins Greenbranch Publishing as Director of Strategic Sales
Greenbranch Publishing, www.greenbranch.com announced today the appointment of Sara Larch, MSHA, FACMPE, as Director of Strategic Sales. Ms. Larch is Past Board Chair of the Medical Group Management Association and Past President of the Academic Practice Assembly and the Association of Managers of... - April 18, 2011 - Greenbranch Publishing
Creative Print Publishing Ltd - Unpublished Fiction Authors Print Ready Competition
Creative Print Publishing Ltd. is proud to introduce a bold and exciting new venture for unpublished writers across the English-speaking world. The chance to see your unpublished book in print. - April 15, 2011 - Creative Print Publishing Ltd
The New Straits Times Press Chooses Atex Polopoly Web CMS to Enhance Online Presence
The New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) Berhad (NSTP), the owner of The New Straits Times and other leading Malaysian newspapers, selected the Atex Polopoly Web Content Management solution to manage its online initiatives. - April 14, 2011 - Atex
A New Book, "Uncovering the Logic of English," Endorsed by Temple Grandin & Dr. Reid Lyon, Reveals Answers to Teaching Reading More Effectively
The new book, "Uncovering the Logic of English: A Common-Sense Solution to America's Literacy Crisis" demonstrates how current reading methods may be ineffective for teaching our future engineers and scientists. These logically minded students need to be taught systematically and provided consistent rules. Author Denise Eide unveils the hidden logic which explains 98% of English words and powerfully demonstrates how this knowledge should be as foundational to our education system as 1+1=2. - April 12, 2011 - PediaLearning
Unbound Medicine and Johns Hopkins Publish Point-of-Care Resources - Unbound™ Platform Used to Create, Update, and Distribute Johns Hopkins Guides
Unbound Medicine, a leader in knowledge management solutions for healthcare, has been named today by Johns Hopkins University as the official electronic publisher of the web- and mobile-based versions of Johns Hopkins' highly regarded Antibiotic (ABX), Diabetes, and HIV POC-IT Guides, clinical... - April 12, 2011 - Unbound Medicine
Charisma March Issue Cuts Through Media Madness
What do Charlie Sheen, iPhones, Facebook and big-haired women on Christian television have in common? They’re all part of the ever-changing world of disruptive media, which is the focus of Charisma magazine’s March issue. - April 10, 2011 - Charisma Media
Three Free Amazon Marketing Options Prepare Self-Publishing Authors for Success
This April, Outskirts Press offers self-publishing authors a trifecta marketing jump-start for their books, by taking triple advantage of the immense audience of Amazon.com, the largest online retailer in the United States, to promote their books. These three Amazon options are free for authors this month with the purchase of a high-quality self-publishing package. - April 08, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Guide Helps Both Novices and Experts to Make Their Smartphones "Smart"
Whether you’re an expert or first-time Android user, How to Talk to Your Android, a new 348 page book from FAQ Publishers simplifies the process of learning how to use Android devices and harnessing their powerful "smart" feature. - April 07, 2011 - FAQ Publishers
Twitter & Facebook Marketing Tips in Business Review India
Social media represents a huge opportunity for established and emerging businesses across the world with Facebook and Twitter being top players in this field. Marketing on both these platforms offers businesses the possibility of exhibiting their product and services to an audience that is vast,... - April 06, 2011 - WDM Group
Vampires, Vengeance and Vindication Drive Lover's Betrayal, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated romantic fiction and paranormal book from Saint Albans, NY, author J. E. Hopkins. - April 06, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Savage Secrets, Deadly Dreams Drive The Waking Dream, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated fantasy book from North Miami, FL, author Jennifer Ford. - April 06, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
BookGenie and Bookbrewer Join Hands for Enhanced eBook Conversion
The partnership will give independent authors and publishers affordable options to make their eBooks stand out with attractive covers and special layouts. - April 02, 2011 - BookGenie
New Technical Editor Geomares Publishing
Geomares Publishing (The Netherlands) is proud to announce the appointment of Mark Pronk as the new Technical Editor for GIM International and Hydro International. Prior to taking up his new role, Pronk was Technical Account Manager for the EMEA region at CARIS. With a degree in Hydrographic... - April 02, 2011 - Geomares Publishing
Kindle Competition Winner Ditches Free Newspapers for Free Ebooks
The winner of bibliotastic.com’s competition for book reviews and comments is delighted with their Kindle and is looking forward to some more inspiring reading on their daily commute than that offered by London’s free newspapers. - April 01, 2011 - bibliotastic
Dressage Today Kicks Off Project Centerline Contest
Award-winning magazine Dressage Today has begun its first ever Project Centerline Contest, a design competition in which dressage enthusiasts submit their innovative apparel ideas for the dressage riders of today. The winning designs will be awarded prizes and publicized throughout the dressage... - April 01, 2011 - Equine Network, LLC
Xlibris Author Fran Lewis Gets Featured on Indie Observer
Indie Observer, Xlibris’ monthly newsletter, is proud to announce Fran Lewis as their Featured Author for the month of March. - April 01, 2011 - Xlibris Publisher
UK Audio Book Production Company Goes Global
Media Music Now audio book production service set its sights on an international market, offering quality audio book narration and production. The company is set to expand its voice talent with UK, American and Australian audio book narrators. - March 31, 2011 - Media Music Now
Jolly Rogue Studios is Walking on Cloud Nine
Small press comic book publisher announces re-release of Sky Pirates of Valendor, Volume One - March 27, 2011 - Jolly Rogue Studios
Capstone Names Ashley Andersen Zantop as New Group Publisher and General Manager
Capstone, the leading publisher of children’s books and digital products and services, has named Ashley Andersen Zantop Group Publisher and General Manager of Capstone imprints Capstone Press, Compass Point Books, Picture Window Books, and Stone Arch Books. Andersen Zantop brings more than 20... - March 26, 2011 - Capstone
Outsourcing Services Provider Bluepen Expands Editorial Staff
Outsourcing provider Bluepen Publishing Solutions has recently expanded its editorial staff to meet the growing needs of its clients. Bluepen has added to its roster a number of experienced editors, many with specialties in fiction, non-fiction, and academic texts.The company’s list of editorial services include copyediting, proofreading, and indexing. - March 26, 2011 - Bluepen Publishing Solutions
H.G. Wells’ Lesser-Known Time Travel Story to be Revived as Graphic Novel
New Baby Productions Adapting Sci-Fi Master’s Obscure “The Chronic Argonauts” Over 120 Years after First Published - March 23, 2011 - New Baby Productions
Microsoft Data Protection Manager 2010 Book Set to Release April 2011
This book is a practical, step-by-step tutorial that will show readers how to effectively back up their business data using Microsoft Data Protection Manager 2010 and how to plan, deploy, install, configure, and troubleshoot Microsoft Data Protection Manager 2010 as a standalone product. The book focuses on Microsoft best practices as well as the author’s own real-world experience with Data Protection Manager. - March 22, 2011 - Buchatech
Life Purposes: What If Mary Miscarried or Worse, Had an Abortion Published by Outskirts Press
Brandon O. Severs, Sr., has answers for anyone who has ever suffered a calamity and asked, “Why me, God?” in his inspirational new guide to knowing one’s purpose in life and, more importantly, to carrying it out, no matter the barriers that have been placed -- for a reason -- in one’s path. - March 21, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Troubled Spirit Resists Moving on in Love from the Other Side, Published by Outskirts Press
Author Carol Shimp’s compelling memoir tells of her remarkable visitations by a dominant earthbound spirit, full of amazing electrical and sexual energy, who entered and remained in her life as Carol tried to free herself and her husband from this unquiet soul who resisted going to the light. - March 21, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Celestine Publishing Released New Edition of Combating Pornography: Messages of Warning, Counsel, and Hope to Advert Nuclear Impact on Youth, Families, and Communities
Celestine Publishing released its second publication of Combating Pornography: Messages of Warning, Counsel, and Hope depicting a nuclear detonation as its hallmark cover. It is a new topical guide for use by parents, families, youth, leaders, addiction counselors, recovery programs, and anyone else addressing this destructive addiction. Combating Pornography catalogs more than a thousand principles under hundreds of topics addressing pornography and other addictions. - March 20, 2011 - Celestine Publishing, LLC
Wit, Waffles and Whisks: a Cookbook for a Knucklehead Published by Outskirts Press
Author and veteran cook Harold W. Pearman uses a pinch of humor and a dash of philosophy to help bachelors, recent college grads and any other flat out beginners – all endearingly referred to by the author as “Knuckleheads" – to learn to cook and avoid starving to death in their newly independent lives. - March 19, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Social Media How to Book “SocializeWith.Me Or Someone Else Will” Released
Gaspare J. Marturano brings his knowledge and experience in the world of marketing, advertising, and social media to the masses with his new book, SocializeWith.Me Or Someone Else Will. - March 18, 2011 - Gaspare.Me, Inc.
Anjie Kokan Launches Prompts for Writers Through Blogspot.com
Anjie Kokan’s new blog, Prompts for Writers, strives to inspire writers of all genres through offering weekly creative writing prompts. - March 18, 2011 - Prompts for Writers
Enslow Publishers Inc., Announces the Release of the Final Book in the Hannah Pritchard Pirate Trilogy
Enslow Publishers, Inc., a leading publisher of children’s books for the school and library market, proudly announces the fall release of the third title in the Hannah Pritchard trilogy, "Captain Hannah Pritchard: The Hunt for Pirate Gold," chronicling the exciting adventures of the fictional character Hannah Pritchard. - March 16, 2011 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Romance, Revenge, Unique View of Vampires in Lover’s Betrayal, Published by Outskirts Press
Novelist J. E. Hopkins confidently ventures into the world of the Undead in her new paranormal romance in which a vampire is out to clear her son’s name while her former lover remains bent on revenge and all the while half breed immortals, misfits of the lore, are plotting behind the scenes. - March 16, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
The End and the Beginning a Novel of Historical Fiction Set on the American Frontier in the Early 1800’s by Author Jim Oleson
Jim Oleson’s most recent novel is a 6 x 9 paperback in the historical fiction category and is available world wide on Amazon and Barnes and Noble websites and is published by Outskirts Press. - March 16, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Poetic Journey from the Dark to the Light, Sanctuary of the Soul, Published by Outskirts Press
Aaron St. Julien’s new collection of poems takes readers on his sixteen year journey of challenging himself, facing the fears that arose from those challenges and chronicling his metamorphosis from the dark to the light in these well crafted poems. - March 16, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
First Annual Reviewer’s Retreat Blog Conference Attracts Companies, Bloggers
The Double Duty Divas blog network and consulting firm will host the first conference ever geared specifically geared toward review bloggers, Reviewer's Retreat, at Great Wold Lodge, PA May 15-17, 2011. - March 16, 2011 - Double Duty Divas
Medical Journal Using QR Codes to Link Print and Digital Video
NEUROSURGERY® Readers can now watch surgical videos from their smartphone without ever putting down an issue. - March 15, 2011 - Congress of Neurological Surgeons