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Can't Get That Book Done? New 90-Day Book Challenge Program Helps Aspiring Authors Finally Finish a Book in 2009
James Byrd and Susan Daffron Offer Program to Help Nonfiction Business Book Authors. - January 15, 2009 - Logical Expressions, Inc.
Wineville Chicken Coop Murders Unraveled in Self Published Book
Nothing Is Strange with You is a self-published book that talks about Gordon Stewart Northcott’s case in the Wineville Chicken Coop murders. - January 15, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
iUniverse Would Like to Announce the Release of Rebirth of the Dark Ones by Clint Charles Fryer
First-Time Author Publishes Fantasy Book for Kids His Book Provides an Entertaining and Valuable Read for Tweens Inspired by all types of science fiction and action-packed adventures, author and father Clint Charles Fryer wrote his first fantasy tale of his own, one that could be especially... - January 15, 2009 - iUniverse
iUniverse Would Like to Announce the Release of Oracle’s Legacy: Children of Sun by Rosa Holbrook
New Novel Offers Intense Storyline of Politics, Power and Family Thousands of years after the most advanced civilization lived openly together, its members have dispersed throughout society, playing out political struggles while living among a human population that is not aware of their presence. - January 15, 2009 - iUniverse
Wood Costs Fell for Many Pulpmills Worldwide in the 3Q 2008, Reports WRQ
Wood fiber costs, the cost component that often determines a pulp manufacturer’s competitiveness, fell for the first time in many years in practically all major pulp-producing regions around the world in the 3Q/08, according to the market report Wood Resource Quarterly (WRQ). This drop was the result of two main factors: a strengthening US dollar against most major currencies combined with a reduced demand for pulpwood. - January 14, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
10 Recession-Proof Wedding Tips from Bridalguide.com
Recession-proof wedding? Bridalguide.com gives the scoop on savings. Love can weather even the toughest economic times, and that means the wedding show must go on. But how can brides-to-be plan a gorgeous wedding while keeping an eye on their budget? To help out cost-conscious brides, bridalguide. - January 14, 2009 - Bridal Guide Magazine, RFP LLC
New Report Presents Worldwide Supply Chain Top 10 Predictions for 2009
In a new study, Manufacturing Insights spoke with technology vendors, consultants, and buyers about what the coming year will hold for supply chains in the manufacturing industry. Although there is no shortage of bad news and indicators, there is a general knowledge within the manufacturing industry that with a downturn comes an inevitable recovery. - January 14, 2009 - Electronics.ca Publications
New Self-Publishing Book Selected as 2009 Member Benefit by National Association of Women Writers
Publishize by Susan Daffron Describes New Approach to Self-Publishing. - January 13, 2009 - Logical Expressions, Inc.
iUniverse Would Like to Announce the Release of Behold the Eyes of an Eagle
New Poetry Collection Offers Words that Uplift in Difficult Times. With so many Americans struggling, Keenan Robinson offers his new poetry collection, Behold the Eyes of an Eagle, as a source of motivation and encouragement. His words were written to provide inspiration to anyone who is trying to... - January 13, 2009 - iUniverse
iUniverse Would Like to Announce the Release of Make It Happen by Justin Honaman
Top 7 Ways to Brand Yourself. Learn how to live out your personal brand each day. Americans are influenced by brands every second of the day; everything from chewing gum, to fitness equipment, to airlines. The goal of a brand is to represent the essence of a company, product or service, while at... - January 13, 2009 - iUniverse
SFC Magazine Talks with Children’s Author Maggie Pagratis
Gayle Jacobson-Huset, Fiction/Poetry Editor at Stories for Children Magazine recently interviewed children’s author, Maggie Pagratis about her prolific career. Beyond her publishing credits of over 15 books, Maggie is the founder of Athse Publishing. Maggie shared with SFC the inspiration... - January 11, 2009 - Stories for Children Magazine
TV4U.Com Featuring 50 Network TV Shows from 1950
TV4U.Com, the 42 channel IPTV ad supported network features thousands of classic TV shows from the past 60 years of commercial television. - January 11, 2009 - TV4U, LLC
Trinity Mirror Launches New Platform for Regional Jobsites
Trinity Mirror has relaunched its network of local jobsites using a new platform developed by industry leaders Madgex. The new platform provides a range of new features including mini sites, enhanced recruiter branding, keyword sponsorship and a CV database. It will also enhance the usability and... - January 11, 2009 - Trinity Mirror plc
Great Opportunity for Aspiring Authors
Leading international homeschooling magazine launches creative fiction writing contest. - January 11, 2009 - The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
Stories for Children Magazine’s Special Announcement Revealed
Many of you have been following the Stories for Children Magazine teasers regarding a special announcement in January 2009, and the ink is finally on the page. Over the last couple of years, Stories for Children Magazine has been gaining ground as a professional Ezine and has been growing by leaps... - January 11, 2009 - Stories for Children Magazine
For Black History Month, New Book Teaches Students About Historic Accomplishments of "16 More Extraordinary African Americans"
Walch Education, a leading publisher of educational materials, has announced the publication of 16 More Extraordinary African Americans. The new title is targeted for middle- and high-school students. It has been released to coincide with Black History Month (February). Regularly priced at $23.99,... - January 11, 2009 - Walch Education
Molly’s Money-Saving Digest Launching to Help Families in this Economy
International homeschooling magazine introduces money-saving ideas and tips for families at Econobusters.com. - January 10, 2009 - The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
Roatan Island Honduras – Photo of the Year 2008
Experience Roatan Island from your computer screen through the newly released Photo of the Year 2008, Picture of the Month for December, and their ever popular Photo of the Week. Enjoy a virtual vacation that will transport you to the warm sunny climate of this Island in the Caribbean off the coast of Honduras. - January 09, 2009 - Roatan
New Book Chronicles the Struggles of the Terminally Ill and Their Families
In Your Face Ink recently published Beautiful Sadness: The Journey of Hope and Compassion Through Life and Loss by Joy Jennings, a hospice nurse. - January 09, 2009 - In Your Face Ink
R&B Singer Syleena Johnson on the Dedan Tolbert Show
Tune into The Dedan Tolbert Show, now, five nights a week. “The Dedan Tolbert Show” airs Monday – Friday at 9:00pm EST. In addition to giving expert relationship advice, Dedan will be interviewing the biggest celebrity guests. On Thursday, January 22nd, Dedan Tolbert will be... - January 09, 2009 - The Dedan Tolbert Show
Mr. T: A Real Black Super Hero
With the outcome of the recent US elections, the time seems perfect for a real black super hero. British publisher Mohawk Media have answered this call with the worldwide launch of their graphic novel starring TV tough guy, Mr. T. Author Christopher Bunting says: “Since the announcement of... - January 09, 2009 - Mohawk Media
Outskirts Press Announces Abuses of Power in Education, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Education Book from San Bernardino, CA Author Robert Rose, Ph.D.
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Abuses of Power in Education: Challenging Practically Everything by Robert Rose, Ph.D., which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 paperback in the Education category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes... - January 09, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces God, Help Me to Obey You, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Christian - Inspirational Book from Laredo, TX Author Graciela Ramirez-Verduzco
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published God, Help Me to Obey You: Practical Steps to Obey God by Graciela Ramirez-Verduzco, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5 x 8 paperback in the Christian - Inspirational category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon... - January 09, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Thumbuddy Club for Preschoolers Coming to Northwestern Book Store in Maple Grove, MN
Early Childhood Educator, Kelly Olson, will launch Thumbuddy Club at two preschool events to be held at Northwestern Book Store, 12985 Elm Creek Blvd. N., Maple Grove, MN on January 19th and 22nd from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thumbuddy Club consists of crafts, music, activities and take home bags. Seven... - January 09, 2009 - ThumbPeople, Inc.
Sarasota Magazine Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Sarasota Magazine has been celebrating the best of this beautiful and vibrant region with readers, advertisers and the community for three decades, and 2009 officially marks the magazine’s 30th anniversary. - January 09, 2009 - CurtCo GSM, LLC-Sarasota Magazine
QSR Magazine’s Culinary School Challenge 2009
The Challenge: Create a no- or low-sodium condiment suitable for bulk foodservice applications. The condiment’s sodium content must meet the Food and Drug Administration’s definition of one of the following categories: Sodium-free (Less than 5 mg per reference amount and per labeled... - January 08, 2009 - QSR Magazine
Fractional Property & Timeshare Consumer Magazine Officially Launches in Print
The new consumer magazine for existing owners and prospective buyers of leisure property products including overseas property, fractional ownership, timeshares and private residence clubs has now officially launched in print after a 6 month trial period online. - January 08, 2009 - Perspective International Ltd
New Product Enables PDF Generation for Adobe Flex, Flash, AJAX and Microsoft Silverlight Applications
Midnight Coders launches into the New Year with WebORB PDF Generator, a solution consisting of an SDK and runtime PDF generation engine that enables Flex, Flash, AJAX and Silverlight clients to create PDF documents from application data. The product is ideal for organizations that have a need to... - January 08, 2009 - Midnight Coders, Inc.
Vote for SFC Magazine at Preditors & Editors Readers’ Polls 2008
Voting is open for the 2008 Preditors & Editors Readers' Polls. Vote for nominees from Stories for Children Magazine today. - January 08, 2009 - Stories for Children Magazine
Historic Photos of the University of Florida by Steve Rajtar
Turner Publishing announces the new release, the Historic Photos of the University of Florida by Steve Rajtar. This 10x10 volume showcases the pictorial narrative of the University of Florida in stunning, archival images. - January 08, 2009 - Turner Publishing Company
Chiropractic Economics Launches Vibration Exercise Therapy Resource Center, Sponsored by WAVE Whole-Body Advanced Vibration Therapy
Chiropractic Economics announced today the launch of the Vibration Exercise Therapy resource center at www.chiroeco.com/sections/wellness/active-care. ChiroEco.com’s 24th resource center is sponsored by WAVE Whole-Body Advanced Vibration Therapy, which utilizes vibration therapy in order to... - January 08, 2009 - The Doyle Group
Dr. Gourmet Launches The Quality Calorie Diet Plan: Free Online Meal Planning Software
Free fully customizable diet plan diet plan offered by Dr. Gourmet. - January 08, 2009 - Dr. Gourmet
Ingram DigitalSM Adds to Expanding Roster of International Customers with Canadian Research Knowledge Network Deal
Ingram Digital recently joined forces with Canadian Research Knowledge Network Deal. By combining companies, more Canadian universities and other scholar customers will have the ability to access premium e-book content from leading academic publishers. - January 08, 2009 - Ingram Digital
iUniverse Would Like to Announce the Release of The Complete Guide to Log Homes by Clyde and Jeffrey Cremer
Seasoned Log Home Professionals Publish Guide for Buyers Authors’ Book Provides Pertinent Information from Start of Project to Finish With the move toward more energy-efficient living and the widespread use of “kit homes”, log home development has seen a steady increase even in... - January 07, 2009 - iUniverse
Lucie Voves, Leslie Frécon, Tina Baker and Sheila Ogle Join Enterprising Women National Advisory Board
Monica Smiley, publisher and CEO of Enterprising Women magazine (www.enterprisingwomen.com), has named Lucie Voves, Leslie Frécon, Tina Baker and Sheila Ogle as Enterprising Women National Advisory Board members. Voves is the founder and president of Church Hill Classics, a specialty custom... - January 05, 2009 - Enterprising Women
Tree Bloom Media Group Acquires Environmental Issues Web Site
Tree Bloom Media Group has acquired and redesigned EnvironmentPoint.com, a leading environmental and organic living Web site. - January 05, 2009 - Tree Bloom Media
Historic Photos of Montana by Gary Glynn
Turner Publishing announces the new release, the Historic Photos of Montana by Gary Glynn. This 10x10 volume showcases the pictorial narrative of Montana through stunning, culled-from-the-archives photography. - January 04, 2009 - Turner Publishing Company
First Meeting of the Phoenix Area Chapter of Lounge Lizards in Exile
Brad Chambers the star of the morning radio show MartiniInTheMorning.com, and the lounge sound KPHX 1480 am will be in Phoenix celebrating the New Year and will be meeting with the Phoenix Area Chapter of Lounge Lizards in Exile. Friday, January 2nd, 6:30 pm at Johnny's Uptown, 40 East Camelback (NE corner of Camelback and Central in the Uptown Plaza shopping center). - January 04, 2009 - Standard Media Group
ThumbPeople Announces Thumbuddy Buddy Award
ThumbPeople, Inc. has established the Thumbuddy Buddy Award to be awarded twice a year to encourage and recognize individuals who are truly being “Thumbuddy” in life – that is they are making a positive imprint in the lives of others. ThumbPeople spokesperson, Cathy Kirschner,... - January 04, 2009 - ThumbPeople, Inc.
Channel M Brings Magic to Girl Gamers
Channel M Publishing brings table top gaming to girls world wide with Witch Girls Adventures: the Drama Diaries Game. - January 04, 2009 - Channel M Publishing
The Lounge Sound- Phoenix 1480AM
While the "Standards"are vanishing from many traditional radio stations one up-start internet station is trying to reverse the trend. MartiniInTheMorning.com will be programming KPHX 1480 AM in Phoenix and bringing the timeless music we know as "The Great American Songbook" back to traditional radio. - January 02, 2009 - Standard Media Group
Real Man Magazine Launches Magazine for the Man’s Man. Warning. Read at Your Own Risk.
Real Man Magazine recently launched an online, general interest men’s magazine providing masculine information and entertainment for the man’s man. But be warned, the publishers say. It’s not for girlie men or the easily offended. - January 02, 2009 - Real Man Magazine
First in Series of Cell/Mobile Phone-Sized Stories Now Available
Light Pages, LLC, an iPublisher, has released the first in its series of "Mobile Mysteries" designed for tiny screens and commuters with only a few minutes to kill. The Evil That Men Do is now available one-short-story-per-download at www.lulu.com. Commuters with iPhones can access these... - January 02, 2009 - Light Pages, LLC
Outskirts Press Announces The Armenian Girl, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction Book from Hamilton, Ontario, ON Author Peter Watson
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Armenian Girl by Peter Watson, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 paperback in the Fiction category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of... - January 02, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Lava Lamp Web Cam Named One of 2008's Most Interesting WebCams
EarthCam names JetCityOrange's lava lamp webcam one of 2008's most interesting webcams. - January 02, 2009 - JetCityOrange
Outskirts Press Announces Fence Row Gardening, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Gardening Book from Bowling Green, KY Author Paul R Smith
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Fence Row Gardening: Green Guide For Wise Use Of Forgotten Soil by Paul R Smith, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5 x 8 paperback in the Gardening category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes &... - January 02, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Zoe Lucky, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction Book from Venice, FaL Author M. Carol Coffey
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Zoe Lucky: and the Green Gables' Mystery by M. Carol Coffey, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 paperback in the Fiction category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a... - January 02, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Booty Business, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction Book from Knoxville, TN Author Mason Abel
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Booty Business by Mason Abel, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 paperback in the Fiction category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $9.95. Booty... - January 02, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
The Boy Who Could Talk to Animals: New Children’s Book Teaches Respect for Animals, Mother Earth
Outskirts Press author Lila Joseph releases her new children’s book, The Boy Who Could Talk to Animals. Aimed at kids between the ages of eight and twelve, this book delivers a powerful lesson about respecting the creatures with whom we share this planet. Joseph wants her message to influence... - January 01, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Shattered Innocence: New Book Offers Testimony of Healing
Outskirts Press author Kimberly Hill wants to educate and entertain those who read her new book, Shattered Innocence; The Error of Revenge. Among the many valuable insights this book contains, Hill wants to impart especially how people’s life experiences shape them—yet people are not at... - January 01, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.