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JBJS Changes Publication Frequency to Improve Timeliness
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery to increase publishing frequency from monthly to 24 issues a year beginning in July. - June 08, 2010 - The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.
Outskirts Press and Spirituality & Health Magazine Offer Self-Publishing Authors an Affordable Method for Marketing to Affluent Readers
Outskirts Press authors can now reach the 85,000 affluent readers of Spirituality & Health magazine through co-op ads that are only a fraction of the cost of running full color advertising on their own. - June 08, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Leading Self-Publisher Outskirts Press Partners with R. R. Bowker to Offer Private Label Single ISBNs to Self-Publishing Authors for a 20% Discount
Addressing the concern that in order to truly "self-publish" a book, the author must own the ISBN, Outskirts Press has reached an agreement to be a designated agent of R.R. Bowker, the official ISBN Agency for the United States. - June 06, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Southport Graphics Sponsors Get REAL & HEEL 5K Walk
Southport Graphics (www.southportgraphics.com), a Morrisville-based digital printing company, has announced that the company served as a sponsor for the 2010 Get REAL & HEEL 5K walk. The event, which included giveaways, food and children’s activities, took place on March 27 at the... - June 06, 2010 - Southport Graphics
Love Letters to the Lord
Linda Smith continues to make history as the CEO and Founder of Four-D College, one of the first if not only African-American Healthcare Colleges in the United States. Smith recently wrote Love Letters to the Lord, a three volume book set that spans the early years of Four-D College from 1991 up through 2000. She allows the reader a glimpse into her world and hopes the reader will be so inspired by her life’s journey, that they too will be inclined to find a void a fill it by serving humanity. - June 05, 2010 - Zoe Life Publications, Inc.
Advertising Media Prices Will Increase in 2011, Says Publisher & CEO
Higher media costs are likely this fall and in 2011 due to congressional elections and higher ad budgets. - June 03, 2010 - 2020:Marketing Communications LLC
Content Caboodle Surpasses 10,000 Contributing Members
Online publishing venue, Content Caboodle, is pleased to announce that their service has surpassed 10,000 registered and contributing members. Content Caboodle is a free-to-use online publishing service where article authors can both gain exposure and earn revenue from their writing efforts. - May 30, 2010 - Bannon Productions Network
Editors Only: Research Editor Discusses iPad Magazines
New article from Editors Only research editor Meredith Dias explores the implications of the iPad for magazine editors. - May 28, 2010 - Editors Only
Wattpad Releases Significant Upgrade to Its New App, Available for iPhone, iTouch and iPad Application
Wattpad has responded to the increase in mobile ereadership by adding several upgrades to its iPhone, iTouch and iPad application. Just in time for the International release of the iPad, readers can now access their favorite ebooks using Wattpad's improved app. As ebooks evolve into multimedia experiences, with embedded imagery, video elements and songs, the new Wattpad app for iPhone/iPad has made it simpler for ereaders to enjoy Wattpad content. - May 28, 2010 - Wattpad Inc.
Turn Manuscripts Into Books with Xlibris Corporation’s Basic Publishing Package
Xlibris Corporation helps authors turn their dreams into reality by offering value-added publishing packages. - May 27, 2010 - Xlibris Publisher
Express Book Freight is at the Annual Book Expo America This Week
Visit Express Book Freight (EBF) at booth 4740 to learn about freight forwarding and why publishers should use EBF instead of other freight forwarders. - May 26, 2010 - Transaction Publishers
Bridal Guide Beats All Other Magazines in Readers Per Copy
Magazine Audience Estimates released May 19th by GfK MRI reported that Bridal Guide has the most readers per copy among all magazines measured by the global research firm. Bridal Guide was reported to have a chart-topping total of 31 readers per copy, its highest-ever readership, bringing Bridal... - May 26, 2010 - Bridal Guide Magazine, RFP LLC
Volunteer in India - a Guide by Knowledge Must
Knowledge Must Releases a Guidebook for Volunteering in India - May 26, 2010 - Knowledge Must
U N I Publishing Co. Proudly Presents the Debut Work from Author/Publisher Linnell S. Dowling, "Living at Home - a Memoir" on Tuesday, June 1, 2010
This 194-page memoir details in part, thirty-six years of Mr. Dowling’s often perplexed and confused but blessed life style growing up on the rough streets of Baltimore, Maryland; with a dysfunctional family, living with grandparents and relocating across the country, etc. This story evolves around a young man having to make tough decisions that were influenced by his environment. - May 25, 2010 - U N I Publishing Co.
RoneyZone Blog Admits 'Men are Dumb'
Men may have invented fire, the wheel and sent a man to the moon, but they can't remember to leave the seat down if their lives depended on it. Men are Dumb, and Jeff Roney knows, and blogs about it. - May 25, 2010 - RoneyZone Productions
Chiropractic Biography Details the Life's Work of Helen and Dr. Gordon Brown
Drs. Laura Greene-Orndorff and John Reizer have published a new biography about the life's work of Helen and Dr. Gordon Brown. The publication titled, "Chiropractic Mavericks: The Story of Helen and Dr. Gordon Brown" (ISBN 978-0-557-44717-6 Lulu Press, Inc.) is scheduled to be officially... - May 25, 2010 - Dr. John Reizer
Low Budget Fairy Tale Weddings Announces Unique Line of Wedding Favor Bookmarks
Musselman's Online Publishing and its wedding planning site, www.Low-Budget-Fairy-Tale-Weddings.com have moved into the wedding favor industry by designing custom and personalized bookmarks for couples to use as wedding favors. And the new website is appropriately and simply named, www.Wedding-Favor-Bookmarks.com. - May 25, 2010 - Musselman's Online Publishing
Abstract Publications, Debuts Independent and Revolutionary Publishing Philosophy Embodied by Its Debut ADHD Memoir: "mADD man" by, Brian J. Robinson
"mADD man" has been accepted to, and will be on display at, the BookExpo America New Title Showcase in the main lobby (Crystal Palace) from May 25th to May 27th, 2010 in New York City's Jacob Javits Center. It will be categorized under psychology. - May 24, 2010 - mADD man
In the Newly Published Novel by Paul Xylinides, the Pope Canonizes a Homosexual Priest
In the newly published novel by Paul Xylinides (www.theconfessor-designate.com), the Pope canonizes a homosexual priest from the 1600's in order to advance the Church'd relevance in the 21st century. - May 24, 2010 - The Confessor-Designate.com
Travelhost, Inc. Announces 5-Year Agreement with Tel West Network Services
In furtherance of its commitment to growth and transformation into multi-platform publishing, TRAVELHOST entered into a long-term agreement with Tel West Network Services to insure the future quality, processing speed, and connectivity reliability of its its data systems infrastructure. - May 21, 2010 - Travelhost
Susan Wingate’s “Bobby’s Diner” Wins 2010 Finalist Award in the International Book Awards (IBA)
Susan Wingate’s “Bobby’s Diner” – the No. 1 Book in the Bobby’s Diner Series Wins a 2010 Finalist Award for the fiction category of Women's Lit/Chick Lit, in the International Book Awards (IBA). - May 20, 2010 - Author Susan Wingate
Who is Alfred Tomas? A Fresh New Novel by Robert Bedick Has Readers Asking
In his new novel, Tomas, author Robert Bedick explores the intricacies of fatherhood, marriage, and love in a way that redefines the word suspense. - May 20, 2010 - Robert Bedick
ASM Publishing Launches e-Book "9 to 5 Food" on the iPhone and iPod Touch
ASM Publishing (www.asm-pub.com), the leading developer of iPhone applications and e-books has launched 9 to 5 Food: Quick Money Saving Recipes for Busy People (www.9-5food.com) on the iPhone and iPod Touch. 9 to 5 Food (www.9-5food.com) is a remarkable e-book written by Sonam Mishra for busy... - May 19, 2010 - ASM Publishing
New Blog Offers Inside Look at Three-Day Eventer Phillip Dutton's Road to the World Equestrian Games
U.S. three-day eventer Phillip Dutton shares his personal experiences in preparation for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) in a new online blog from top horse websites EquiSearch.com and DiscoverHorses.com. Presented by Cosequin®, Dutton's Road to WEG blog is available at... - May 19, 2010 - Equine Network, LLC
Artist's Memoir Wins 2010 International Indie Excellence Book Award
Patchwork and Ornament: A Woman's Journey of Life, Love, and Art by Jeanette Feldman has won the Memoir Category of the 2010 International Indie Excellence Book awards. - May 18, 2010 - Gal in Sky Publishing Company
CheatConfession.com – Anonymous Online Forum Where People Post About Cheating or Being Cheated on
Announcing the launch of CheatConfession.com, an online forum where people can anonymously post their stories of cheating, being cheated on, or thinking about cheating while others comment, and vote on posts. - May 17, 2010 - Cheat Confession LLC
Solidus: A New Model for Understanding the Relationship Between Humans and God
Just published – An exciting, yet thought-provoking book called Solidus was released May 2010. This book demonstrates the significance of human thought and resulting behavior from a perspective that has not been modeled or discussed before. No matter what socio-ideological or political... - May 17, 2010 - Solidus Publications
Fashion and Lifestyle Magazine Debut - Southeast Louisiana
New Orleans-based publishing company, Stanton House Companies, LLC, announces the debut of its new upscale fashion and lifestyle magazine and online companion website called Style House Magazine and StyleHouseMagazine.com. Style House Magazine's mission is to promote the fashion industry in... - May 16, 2010 - Style House Magazine
First Ever English-Language China Abrasives Directory 2010 Published
Business Data International Inc., the business and professional information provider, has recently announced that the world’s first English-language China Abrasives Directory 2010 has been published and is now available to public. The directory is a comprehensive and up-to-date information... - May 15, 2010 - Business Data International Inc.
Simple Vlogging Tips Announces Webinar for Mom Bloggers
SimpleVloggingTips.com, a site that helps mom bloggers become confident vloggers, will be hosting a $1.00 webinar to teach you how to make and market a video blog. The Use “Video To Be Awesome” webinar is an online program for mom bloggers that offers tips for video blogging. - May 15, 2010 - Simple Vlogging Tips
Outskirts Press Announces Diary of a Cab Man, by Author Jonathan Zissman
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Diary of a Cab Man: Tales of a Phoenix Night Owl by Jonathan Zissman, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 paperback cream in the Transportation / Automotive / Antique & Classic category is available worldwide on book retailer websites... - May 13, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
SJS Comic Promotions & Three J Productions Set the Stage for a New Mini-Series
Since 2002, writers, artists and fans have converged on Philadelphia each May to acknowledge Black creators and comics featuring Black characters, particularly superheroes. To celebrate the release of The Enforcers Zero Issue - The Director's Cut, which debuts at The East Coast Black Age of Comics... - May 11, 2010 - SJS Comic Promotions
Smashwords Publishes Local Author's Book About the Vietnam War
To commemorate the fortieth anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, author John Podlaski offers the electronic version of his novel, "Cherries," at a 50% discount to the reading public. - May 10, 2010 - John Podlaski
Wright Scoop Launches E-Book, A Writer on Writing
Award winning Richmond based The Wright Scoop – consultant, lecturer, & wordsmith, Sylvia Hoehns Wright a freelance columnist and contributing writer launched an E-book, A Writer on Writing, the building blocks of nonfiction writing. To review or order, link to web site Sylvia’s store option, http://stores.lulu.com/syhwright. - May 10, 2010 - The Wright Scoop
Editors Only: April 2010 Issue Available
Announcing the publication of the April 2010 issue of the Editors Only online newsletter. - May 09, 2010 - Editors Only
New Newsletter on Magazine Publishing: STRAT
Newsweek sale, productivity of online advertising, and perils of intermixing advertising and editorial interests featured in inaugural issue of new newsletter. - May 09, 2010 - STRAT Newsletter
Two New Titles in Spring 2010 for Susan Wingate
Award-winning novelist, Susan Wingate adds two more books, in one season, to her publishing list. - May 08, 2010 - Author Susan Wingate
Brooke Laffan Promoted to Associate Publisher at Bridal Guide
Bridal Guide announced that Brooke Laffan has been promoted to the position of Associate Publisher. Laffan joined Bridal Guide in January 2009 in the position of Executive Travel Director. Since then, she has brought more than 25 new clients into the bridal publication and its companion website,... - May 08, 2010 - Bridal Guide Magazine, RFP LLC
Call for Articles: Sustainable Healthcare and Hospital Development Magazine
Sustainable Healthcare and Hospital Development Magazine is being created as the main source of information and is the first international online magazine dedicated to sustainable healthcare and hospital development. - May 07, 2010 - Sustainable Healthcare and Hospital Development Magazine
Capstone Updates Collection Analysis Service, New Features Allow for More Customization Based on Librarians’ Needs
Capstone, the leading publisher of children’s books in the U.S. education market, announces enhancements to its premium collection analysis service CollectionWizTM, a free, online tool assisting library professionals with their collection development and planning efforts. New features provide... - May 07, 2010 - Capstone
BookWhirl.com Brings Back the Early Bird Promo
BookWhirl.com brings back the Early Bird Promo for the month of May. - May 06, 2010 - BookWhirl.com
New Editors Only Article: The Dirt on Online Magazines, Part II
Announcing the publication of the second installment of a two-part article series in the Editors Only monthly newsletter. - May 05, 2010 - Editors Only
Can't See Forrest Through the Trees? Author Publishes First Poet Tree Book.
Poet Tree has compiled his first collection of more than 100 poems, writing his first volume "Forrever Memories" about Forrest Pettengill's struggle with sexuality and how God helped shape Forrest's mind and soul. The author describes Mr. Pettengill's life during his relationships with both men & women after experiencing child sexual abuse and becoming a survivor. Included with each work, like history, the dates and times are recorded before and after each poem to help decode the past. - May 03, 2010 - Forrest Fyr
New Guide Book, Hiking Nevada’s County High Points, Describes the Adventure, Beauty and Solitude Found on Nevada’s Highest County Summits
In his new guide book, Hiking Nevada’s County High Points, published by Spotted Dog Press, Central Nevada resident and author, Bob Sumner, has put his life-long love of the desert into this historic adventure guidebook. - May 03, 2010 - Spotted Dog Press
A Straight Forward New Guide for Women Who Are Fed Up with Seeking Love and Relationships
"Women Get The Material Things You Really Want From Men!" now available ISBN 978-1-4401-6688-4 - April 29, 2010 - Women! Get The Material Things You Really Want From Men
Anti-Aging Expert Dr. Ed Park Releases Full-Color Graphic Novel Maximum Lifespan
In the year 2128, a scientist schemes to re-engineer humanity and escape his own impending death. Can his son stop his father’s quest to recreate man in His own image. Art imitates life in Dr. Ed Park’s newly released Maximum Lifespan. In this fast-paced graphic novel, people live over 160 years due to the invention of a substance that activates telomerase. - April 29, 2010 - Dr. Edward Park
Outskirts Press Announces Young Lords of Siyah Chan, by Author Joan C Wrenn
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Young Lords of Siyah Chan: A Novel of the Ancient Maya by Joan C Wrenn, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 paperback cream in the Fiction / Historical category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes &... - April 29, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Help Your Children Make Millions, by Author Walter Fortson
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Help Your Children Make Million$: (And Live Debt Free) by Walter Fortson, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 8.25 x 11 paperback in the Business & Economics / Finance category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon... - April 29, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces The Persian Project, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction/ Action & Adventure Book from Arvada, CO Author Mark Irving
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Persian Project: A Novel by Mark Irving, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 hardback w/ jacket in the Fiction/ Action & Adventure category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a... - April 29, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
World Sport Destination Expo Magazine: Advertising, Sponsorship and Editorial Opportunities
As part of its media sponsorship of World Sport Destination Expo, Sports Travel News will be publishing a one-off, bespoke, high-quality sports tourism magazine for the event in Johannesburg, South Africa. - April 28, 2010 - Sports Travel News