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Local, Community Members to be Honored for Their Work on Behalf of Those with Special Needs and Disabilities at Potomac Nationals Game
Beth Frank, Christina Desmarais and Eleanor Voldish will be recognized at 4:35PM during a special ceremony at home plate just before the start of the June 6, 2009 Potomac Nationals game as part of Disability Awareness Night. - June 03, 2009 - EP Global Communications
"The Global Military Communications Industry Worth More Than $15bn Per Annum," Announced by Visiongain Defence Report
Military Communications & COTS 2009-2019: A Market in Retreat? Visiongain believes that pockets of opportunity within the global military communications market will remain very strong, despite the many constraining economic forces likely to impact upon military budgets during our forecast period to 2019. - June 03, 2009 - visiongain
"The Soldier Modernisation Application Generated a Total $440mn in Sales Worldwide During 2008 & It Will Rise Steadily Over the Next Decade," Says Visiongain Report
The Soldier Modernisation Market 2009-2019. The Soldier Modernisation Market 2009-2019 tracks the growth of those market segments during the forecast period 2009 to 2019. This new visiongain defence report also charts how the 12 leading national markets are expected to fare during that period. - June 03, 2009 - visiongain
The IED Countermeasures & Defence Market is an Important Defence Sector That Will Exhibit Significant Growth Over the Coming Years, as Visiongain Defence Report Shows
IED Defence Market 2009-2018. there is a large market for IED countermeasures and defence, with leading and developing countries worldwide investing steadily in those products. - June 03, 2009 - visiongain
Undersea Warfare is a Dynamic Defence Sector with High Total Revenues and This Revenues Will See Steady Growth as a Result of a Number of Factors, Says Visiongain Report
Brand new unique insight into the full-spectrum of research, development, test and evaluation, engineering and fleet support centre for submarines, autonomous underwater systems, and offensive and defensive weapons systems associated with undersea warfare. Undersea Warfare Systems, 2009 - June 03, 2009 - visiongain
AseanAffairs Breaks the News of Latest Attempts to Revive Kra Canal
After more than three centuries in the works, Southeast Asia’s mother of all mega projects remains dormant. Signs have emerged pointing to the reactivation of the multi-billion dollar project, sooner than expected. - June 03, 2009 - AseanAffairs
Enterprising Women Names New Members to National Advisory Board
Monica Smiley, publisher and CEO of Enterprising Women magazine (www.enterprisingwomen.com), has named Alison Woo, Lena Claxton, Nicolina A. Stewart and Jena Gardner as Enterprising Women National Advisory Board members. Woo and Claxton are new media experts for the Forbes.com business and... - June 03, 2009 - Enterprising Women
"Near Field Communication (NFC) Has Changed the Technological Environment for the Mobile Communication and Mobile Payments," Announced by Visiongain Report
This unique report analyses the NFC technology at three stages: the development and standardization process that the NFC has undergone since its inception in the market; the current NFC market status - where the technology stands now including its applications and markets? - June 03, 2009 - visiongain
"In 2007 Apple Entered the Mobile Market with Its Now Famous iPhone & the Product Has Become Mobile Ubiquity & High End User Experience," Visiongain Report
The wireless contributions of Apple rest heavily, but not solely with the iPhone. Apple's reach into digital music and computer software has also demonstrated the commitment of Apple to wireless development and these strategies can also be seen to have had an influence on the iPhone. - June 03, 2009 - visiongain
iUniverse Would Like to Announce the Release of Through Travel and Error by Matt Hamilton
Candid and witty, this fascinating travel journal shares the escapades, philosophies and confessions of a young Canadian man who chooses to say good-bye to everything he knows and embrace the vast world outside his comfort zone with the enthusiasm of a true adventurer. - June 03, 2009 - iUniverse
Outskirts Press Announces Top 10 Best Selling Self-Published Books for April 2009
Outskirts Press, the fastest-growing full-service self publishing and book marketing company today announced its top ten titles for April 2009. Alphabetically, its ten best performing self-published books for April 2009 were: * The Art of Making Fermented Sausages, by Stanley Marianski, Adam... - June 03, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Website Guarantees Best Anime
Frustration over the lack of badassanime on TV and net prompts the birth of a new anime website. - June 03, 2009 - BadAssAnime
"The No. Of Video-Enabled Mobile Phones in Use Around the World Has Subsequently Risen with Its Growth Expected to Continue Through to 2014," Announced Visiongain Report
Camera-phones first emerged commercially in Japan in 2001, however rapid innovation led to increased numbers of handsets featuring cameras capable of capturing pictures and video. Mobile video networks have since begun emerging around the world, 3 for example launching the UK's first in March 2003 - June 03, 2009 - visiongain
Inspivia Releases a Community-Driven Website to Help People Promote Their Creative Ideas
Inspivia Announces the Launching of its New Website. - June 02, 2009 - Inspivia, Incorporated
Author S. J. Day Continues the Marked Urban Fantasy Series with the June 2, 2009 Release of Eve of Destruction (Tor Books)
Novelist and Army veteran S. J. Day draws on her military experiences in the continuation of her thrilling Marked series (Tor Books). Set on a closed military base, Eve of Destruction follows formerly agnostic Evangeline Hollis as she struggles to survive a demon-hunting training course gone horribly wrong and her position as the latest point of contention between Cain and Abel. - June 02, 2009 - S. J. Day
Award-Winning Author Releases "How To" Book on Finding Security and Success in Tough Economic Times
Award-winning author Marshall Vian Summers will be release a new book titled “The Great Waves of Change: Navigating the Difficult Times Ahead.” In this timely work, Summers lays out the dangers facing economies and societies and puts forward new approaches to achieving individual security, stability and success amidst tough economic times. Published by New Knowledge Library (NKL), "The Great Waves of Change" will be available in bookstores September 2009. - June 02, 2009 - New Knowledge Library
Wattpad June 2009 Global Ebook Metrics Report Provides Insight on Market Penetration by Device and Country
iPhone dominates US ebook usage while Nokia still dominates the rest of the world. - June 01, 2009 - Wattpad Inc.
"The mVoIP Market 2009-2014 - Successfully Profiting from VoIP Over Mobile," Announced by Visiongain Telecoms Report
Skype's launch of its VoIP client for the Apple iPhone, and plans for another launch on the RIM's Blackberry platform in 2009, are the latest developments in the implementation of VoIP services on mobile phones, a market which has grown in importance recently. - June 01, 2009 - visiongain
Outskirts Press Announces Magical Adventures, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction Book from Thomson, Ga Author Lily Sparkletoon
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Magical Adventures: Rescued From Evil by Lily Sparkletoon, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback cream in the Fiction category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested... - June 01, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Book Reveals the Science-Backed Wellness Secrets Doctors Aren’t Telling You
Superfoods. Acupuncture. Meditation. More and more, people are learning the benefits of integrating alternative wellness strategies into their medical toolbox. But who can keep up with the latest advances and research--and separate fact from fanciful fiction? Enter Ageing Well: A Guide to... - June 01, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces The Breakout Year, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction/ Romance Book from Dallas, TX Author Vicki Williams
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Breakout Year by Vicki Williams, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 Paperback in the Fiction/ Romance category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of... - June 01, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces So You Think You Can Teach, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Education Book from Carlisle, Pa Author Nyle D. Monismith
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published So You Think You Can Teach: Short stories of a 40 year teacher by Nyle D. Monismith, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 5 x 8 Paperback cream in the Education category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes... - June 01, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Reconciliation, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Biography & Autobiography - General Book from Washington, DC Author Peter Orvetti
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Reconciliation: A Half Life by Peter Orvetti, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 Paperback in the Biography & Autobiography - General category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble... - June 01, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Know Who You Are, the Highly-Anticipated Biography & Autobiography - Historical Book from Richmond Heights, OH Author D. Anderson (Griggs)
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Know Who You Are: And Tell the Children by D. Anderson (Griggs), which is the author's most recent book to date. The 7 x 10 Paperback in the Biography & Autobiography - Historical category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and... - June 01, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces 5 Necessary Skills to Keep Your Career on Track, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Business Book from Parker, CO Author Richard S. Pearson
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published 5 Necessary Skills To Keep Your Career On Track: Recession Proof Guidance for How to Negotiate a Job Offer, Conduct Job Interviews, Interview Questions, Career Changes, Job Searches, Cover Letters, Resumes, Mentoring, Dealing With Bad Managers, and Networking... - June 01, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Kiss Me Penalties and Love You Bites, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Self-Help Book from West Hills, CA Author Burke and Susan Ewing
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Kiss Me Penalties and Love You Bites: The Affection Connection by Burke and Susan Ewing, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback cream in the Self-Help category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and... - June 01, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Misfit McCabe Wins Runner-up Honors in Pearson Prize Teen Choice Award Contest
Pearson Prize Teen Choice Award contest is held annually in Montreal, QC to help promote reading and obtain books for the schools. Misfit McCabe is a young adult novel which garnered runner-up honors in the contest. - June 01, 2009 - Griffie World
Outskirts Press Announces Johnny Dollar and The Roaring Twenties, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction/ Adventure Book from Las Vegas, NV Author Shannon Dollar
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Johnny Dollar and The Roaring Twenties by Shannon Dollar, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 Hardback w/ jacket in the Fiction/ Adventure category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble... - June 01, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Consciousness Magazine Premiers Magazine (Cover Story: Heavy D)
Consciousness Magazine – “Urban Inspiration,” is committed to raising the level of consciousness of the residents in our community. The mission of Consciousness Magazine is to promote understanding and make a difference in society. - May 31, 2009 - Consciousness Magazine
Publisher, 360 Books, Releases New Title - Publish Your first Magazine: A Practical Guide for Wannabe Publishers by Lorraine Phillips
Have an idea for a magazine but don’t know where to start? Now you can learn in a weekend the 2 years of research that enabled this author to go directly from idea to newsstand after landing three distribution deals on the very first attempt. - May 31, 2009 - 360 Books, LLC
iUniverse Releases Top Ten Best Seller List for April 2009
iUniverse, the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self publishing company, has announced its top ten best-selling books for April 2009, according to retail channel sales figures. Figures Based on Point-of-Sale Data from Major Booksellers - May 31, 2009 - iUniverse
"Mobile Music Has Become a Business in Its Own Right with Players Both on and Off the Mobile platform," Says Visiongain Report
As music content moved from the physical to the digital platform, the mobile phone and mobile web are ideally placed to distribute and develop mobile music content, and tailor content directly to the consumer demand. Mobile Music Report - Analysis, Forecasts and Markets 2009 - May 31, 2009 - visiongain
"Mobile iTunes - Mobile Music 2009 - Can Any Mobile Music Provider Compete with iTunes?" Announced by Visiongain Telecoms Report
Apple's long-awaited iPhone has raised the stakes for operators, manufacturers and content and applications providers. Many see the iPhone as an attempt to corner the mobile music market, in the same way that the iPod has in the world of MP3 players - May 31, 2009 - visiongain
"Google Android and Nokia Symbian: Increasing Content, Service and Advertising Market Opportunities from Competition in Mobile OS, 2009-2014," Visiongain Report
Google Android report considers the development of the open source mobile Operating Systems (OS) from the not for profit organisation Symbian Foundation (formed originally by Nokia) and Android (formed by Google) which are vying to be the open source smart phone mobile OS of choice for a range of handset manufacturers and mobile network operators. - May 31, 2009 - visiongain
"This Rural Mobile Connectivity Report Reviews and Analyses the Rural Telephony Market in India, China, Indonesia and a Few African Markets," Says Visiongain Report
Rural Mobile Connectivity Prospects 2009-2014 - Increasing Business Growth and Development from Rural Mobile Expansion. The report argues that telecommunications is a means to overcome distance barriers to participation in the economy and social sphere. - May 31, 2009 - visiongain
New Book Launched to Help New Immigrants and First-time Home Buyers in Canada
Privilege Solutions Integrated, a BC-based publishing firm, announces the launch of its recently published book title: “How to Prepare to Own a Home in Canada, Recession-proof Lifestyle for Immigrants and First-time Buyers” written by Sheila Atienza. The book presents integrated ideas... - May 30, 2009 - Privilege Solutions Integrated
"The World Market for Intestinal Anti-Inflammatories Was Worth Over $2400 Million in 2008, and Had Grown at 9% Over the Previous Year," Announced by Visiongain Report
This brand new in-depth market analysis examines the current and future prospects of the inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) market. Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: World Market Report 2009-2024. The value of other types of drugs used to treat IBD, including immunosuppressants and monoclonal antibodies, approached $12000m. - May 30, 2009 - visiongain
Outskirts Press Releases Ride the Horse in the Direction It’s Going a True Tale of Travel, Cultures, and Spiritual Happenings
Outskirts Press author Joyce Rasbach was an average stay-at-home mother and wife with a lifelong dream of traveling the world. She did not, however, wish to simply be a tourist. Rasbach wanted to truly experience the culture and embrace the spirit of the people she would encounter on her journey,... - May 30, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
"The World Statins Market is Changing, with Patent Expires and Maturity of the Landmark Product Lipitor (atorvastatin)," Visiongain Pharmaceuticals Report
Statins: The World Market, 2009-2024. Statins are at the forefront of strategies to combat dyslipidaemia, being pivotal in the prevention of coronary heart disease. Consequently, those drugs are one of the most widely-prescribed and most lucrative sectors of the pharmaceutical industry, with total revenues exceeding $26 billion in 2008. - May 30, 2009 - visiongain
"Pharmacovigilance Has Been Expanding in Recent Years, as Companies Are Required to Monitor Drug Safety Post Launch," Says Visiongain Report
Pharmacovigilance gaining in importance after Vioxx problems - Visiongain new report analyses post-marketing assessment from the present onwards. Drug safety issues, such as those raised by Vioxx earlier this decade, have led to increased risk-averseness by regulators, with greater post-marketing assessment of drugs. - May 30, 2009 - visiongain
"Revenues for Biologic Drugs Reached Approximately $125bn in 2008," Says Visiongain Biosimilars and Follow-on Biologics Report
There is great demand for lower-cost biological drugs: commercial and regulatory developments will make biosimilars and follow-on biologics a success – Visiongain new report explains how. Patents on most current biologics have expired or will expire during the period 2009 to 2024. In addition, there is mounting pressure from governments, insurers and patients’ groups to reduce costs of pharmaceuticals. - May 30, 2009 - visiongain
"A Conservative Estimate Places the Potential Market Value of Stem Cells at Over $150bn by Late Next decade," Announced by Visiongain Report
Stem cell technologies – changes to US regulations to give exciting new hopes and potentially vast commercial opportunities – brand new indepth study. Stem Cells – The Hype & Hope – World Analysis 2009-2024. Stem cells represent one of the most promising medical breakthroughs of all time, as our new market report explains. Currently, in 2009, the new US administration is lifting some major restrictions on stem cells technologies. - May 30, 2009 - visiongain
The Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Market Has Total Global Revenues of Over $6bn in 2008. It Will Exceed $9bn During the Second Half of Next Decade, Announced by Visiongain.
The Global Multiple Sclerosis Market 2009-2024 - new report explains The World Health Organization estimates that over 2.5 million people suffer from multiple sclerosis worldwide. The prevalence and onset of MS in children and adults is expected to rise steadily. Global sales for MS therapies will rise accordingly, due to epidemiological, healthcare and commercial drivers. - May 30, 2009 - visiongain
"Drug Sales in the Global Anti-Obesity Market Approached $2bn in 2008 & Will be Increase in Next Years," Says Visiongain Report
Anti-Obesity Treatments Report - Analysis & Forecasts 2009-2024. Obesity has been described as a 'public health time-bomb'. In 2005, the World Health Organization estimated that approximately 400 million individuals are obese. Prevalence of obesity is rising worryingly in many countries, despite campaigns emphasising the link between being overweight and contracting diabetes. - May 30, 2009 - visiongain
"The World Health Organization Estimates the Number of Diabetics to Exceed 350bn by 2030," Announced by Visiongain Report
World Diabetes Market Analysis, 2009-2023. The diabetes treatment market worldwide was worth over $25 billion, and had double-digit growth from the year before.This report also covers the new GLP-1 analogues – such as Byetta and liraglutide - as well as potentially revolutionary insulin delivery technologies. - May 30, 2009 - visiongain
AuthorHouse Announces Its Top Ten Best-selling Titles for April 2009
Figures Based on Point-of-Sale Data from Major Booksellers. AuthorHouse, the leading provider of self publishing and marketing services for authors around the globe, has announced its top ten best-selling titles for April 2009, according to retail channel sales figures. - May 30, 2009 - iUniverse
The Literacy Ambassador® Publishes First E-Book
TLA, Inc., an independent literacy consulting firm in Huntsville, AL, announcing release of president Cathy Puett Miller's first eBook for educators, librarians and families. Using 180 picture books to introduce ideas about art, history, music, and more, Miller provides an easy-to-use interactive resource with plenty of ideas. - May 30, 2009 - TLA, Inc.
New Diet Plan for Patients on Blood Thinners
The Quality Calorie Diet for Coumadin Users is the newest diet book from Dr. Gourmet - May 30, 2009 - Dr. Gourmet
New Book Reveals Secrets to Success for Dyslexic Children
For children with learning disabilities such as dyslexia, going to school can be a nightmare. But a new children’s book is giving a sense of hope, confidence and self-worth to those who confront these challenges. "Charlie: A Boy With Reading Difficulties and His Dream" (Outskirts... - May 30, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
RealTime Publishing are Delighted to Announce the Release of Thriller Trilogy
RealTime Publishing author, James R Vance, releases the first of a Thriller Novel series called Killer Butterfly. - May 30, 2009 - RealTime Publishing, Inc