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Online Book Publicity Company Substance Books to Exhibit at BookExpo America 2009
Canadian online book promotion company to present at BookExpo America for fourth year. Substance Books offers affordable book publicity and online book marketing services for authors and independent publishers. - May 12, 2009 - Substance Books Online Book Publicity
Endangered Species Day is May 15, 2009
Educational picture books from Sylvan Dell Publishing teach children conservation and the importance of protecting the world’s wildlife - May 11, 2009 - Arbordale Publishing
SPOC: For Publishers, It's Not About Pointy Ears
As people gear up for the opening of the new Star Trek movie and boldly go where no one has gone before with a much younger Mr. Spock, self-publishers are looking forward to their own SPOC (minus the pointy ears). In this case, SPOC is the Self-Publishers Online Conference (SPOC), which is designed to connect entrepreneurial authors with publishing resources. At the conference, aspiring authors are encouraged to "Live Long and Publish!" - May 11, 2009 - Logical Expressions, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces On The "Horizon," the Latest Highly-Anticipated Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic Book from Mesquite, TX Author Chris Macone
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published On The "Horizon" by Chris Macone, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 5 x 8 Paperback cream in the Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for... - May 10, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Immoral Conception, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction/ General Book from Missouri City, TX Author Ruthie Tate
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Immoral Conception by Ruthie Tate, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 Paperback cream in the Fiction/ General category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of... - May 10, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
The Semiconductor Photomask Market: to $2.7 Billion in 2011
The worldwide semiconductor photomask market is estimated to be $2.9 billion in 2008 and forecasted to fall to $2.5 billion in 2009, according to a new market research report available at Electronics.ca Publications. - May 10, 2009 - Electronics.ca Publications
Digital Publisher WeClik Produces 2009 "Digital Magazine of the Year" at 58th Maggie Awards
Personal Development, an E-Magazine produced by premier custom digital publisher WeClik, has received top recognition at the 2009 Maggie Awards by the Western Publishing Association (WPA). - May 10, 2009 - Weclik
Sandesh Felicitates Modern Day Gyan Gurus
A six-month long drive to instill interest towards science amongst school children; also fulfilling the broader objective of making newspaper reading a habit amongst kids. Over 50000 school children from rural and urban Gujarat showcase their talent in research and presentation of various scientific subjects. - May 09, 2009 - The Sandesh Ltd.
Kelly Payne, Dutch Fork High School Teacher, Visits FITSNews Radio; Payne to Discuss Her Famous Classroom's Famous Political Guests
FITSNews, South Carolina’s leading political blog, today announced that Kelly Payne, Dutch Fork High School current issues teacher, will be the second guest on a new radio program entitled “Face-Off with FITS.” The program airs Sunday, May 10 at 6:30 p.m. and will run for an... - May 09, 2009 - FITSNews
Kendall Hunt Publishing Plans Summer 2009 Talented and Gifted Gifted and Talented PD Conference in Texas
Professional development conference focuses on Project M3 and College of William & Mary Center for Gifted Education curricula. - May 09, 2009 - Kendall Hunt Publishing Company
Coughlan Companies Awards $25,000 Grant to St. Paul Tutoring Program
Coughlan Companies, which includes Capstone Publishers and Mankato Kasota Stone, Inc., is awarding a $25,000 grant to the East Side Learning Center (ESLC), one of the largest and most successful year round tutoring programs serving children in kindergarten through 4th grade in St. Paul, Minn. In... - May 09, 2009 - Capstone
Math Conference in Denver - Summer 2009
Professional development conference includes workshops for administrators and teachers - May 09, 2009 - Kendall Hunt Publishing Company
Venture Respiratory Responds to Swine Flu Crisis
The recent outbreak of the H1N1 (Swine Flu) Virus and the threat of a pandemic boosted demand for flu-prevention products virtually overnight. Venture Respiratory Inc.’s stock and relationships with health care product manufacturers ensured that customers were able to order and receive face masks and other supplies which quickly became hard to get as demand surprised other vendors. - May 09, 2009 - Advantage Internet Marketing
Paige Forrest Promoted to Vice President of Sales for For Rent Media Solutions™
Former assistant vice president of sales transitions into new role. - May 08, 2009 - For Rent Media Solutions
Wattpad Announces Ebook Anywhere Initiative
Open Ebook Initiative Enables Mobile Operators and Device Manufacturers to Turn Their Entire Device Portfolio Into Powerful, Kindle-like ebook Readers - May 08, 2009 - Wattpad Inc.
Community Members to be Honored at Philadelphia Phillies Game for Special Needs and Disabilities Advocacy
Members of your community will be honored for their lives, work and advocacy on behalf of the 54.6 million people living with disabilities in the United States, during Disability Awareness Night™ (DAN™), a special event taking place at home plate on May 12, 2009, at 7:05 PM, before the... - May 08, 2009 - EP Global Communications
600+ Criteria General Purpose RFI Template for Publishing Systems Available at IT Enquirer
General Purpose Request for Information (RFI) helps cross-channel magazine, book, corporate and technical publishers to create a feature-complete, effective RFI and also allows them to evaluate their current system. Vertical RFIs are scheduled to appear soon. - May 08, 2009 - IT Enquirer
Hive Pressings Open and Calling for Writers
Hive Pressings, the newest source for on line publishing will be going live on July 24, 2009 for a soft opening, with a full launch date set for September 18, 2009. Hive Pressings will carry representation and distribution rights for a variety of written mediums including: Plays: Monologue... - May 07, 2009 - Hive Pressings
New Book "Briefs for the Reading Room" Targets Bathroom Readers
Marvcorp Publishing announces the publication of "Briefs for the Reading Room," a collection of micro-novels. Author Dan Marvin is targeting bathroom readers with his second novel. The micro-novel format allows for a variety of genres, as well as 'fabricated factoids' and 'questionable quotations' which makes Briefs must reading for the bathroom reader in your house. - May 07, 2009 - Marvcorp International
iUniverse Would Like to Announce the Release of My Word is My Bond by Paul Weinberg
This memoir delves into the hardships and history of turn of the century immigrants, Jewish cultural values and the phenomenon of anti-Semitism. It tells the story of a warm, loving family and how they cope with crises, overcame obstacles, and flourished in their new homeland. - May 07, 2009 - iUniverse
iUniverse Author Featured in Newest Podcast
iUniverse Author Travis Moody Discusses Finances and Faith - May 07, 2009 - iUniverse
Seattle Gets a Rare Dose of Celebrity as DList Magazine Throws Two-Year Anniversary Bash
DJ Samantha Ronson, singer Aundrea Fimbres of Danity Kane and MTV’s Making The Band, musical artists LMFAO, as well as Seahawks, Mariners and Sounders are just a few of the special guests set to appear at DList Magazine’s 2 Year Anniversary Party taking place on Thursday, May 14. This... - May 07, 2009 - Creating Awesome Media, LLC
Death of a Cozy Writer Wins Agatha Award
Midnight Ink title by G. M. Malliet wins prestigious award for Best First Novel. - May 07, 2009 - Llewellyn Worldwide
Information Security Media Group Announces Publication of the BankInfoSecurity.com Podcast Interview Feed on iTunes
Information Security Media Group (ISMG) - ISMG -announces that its banking information security publication, BankInfoSecurity.com, now has its podcast interview feed syndicated through iTunes - "Banking Information Security Today Podcast Series." - May 07, 2009 - Information Security Media Group
Brock MacLean Promoted to Senior Vice President of National Sales and Development for for Rent Media Solutions™
For Rent Media Solutions, a leading apartment resource for searching apartments nationwide, and a division of Dominion Enterprises, has announced the promotion of Brock MacLean to senior vice president of national sales and development. “Brock has helped For Rent Media Solutions excel as a... - May 07, 2009 - For Rent Media Solutions
5 New Book Marketing Packages Answer Self Publishing Authors Needs
As publications like The New York Times and the Wall Street Journal legitimize self-publishing, authors are still left with the burden of marketing a book after publication. New book marketing packages like those offered by one of the leading self-publishers, Outskirts Press, can help authors with their promotional efforts. - May 07, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Self Published Author Gives Practical Tips on Preventing Spread of Viral Diseases
Health Lifelong Project is a self-published book that presents preventive and natural measures in warding off diseases and viral sicknesses like the swine flu. - May 06, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
Information Security Media Group Reports on, Presents at the RSA® Conference 2009
Information Security Media Group (ISMG) has long been a media sponsor and covered the RSA Conference. But this year for the first time, ISMG also participated in the event as a presenter. - May 06, 2009 - Information Security Media Group
Information Security Media Group Interviews 94 Technology and Security Vendors at the RSA® Conference 2009
Information Security Media Group (ISMG) - ISMG announces it has completed close to 100 interviews with security and technology vendors as part of its media partnership with the RSA® Conference 2009. - May 06, 2009 - Information Security Media Group
DrGourmet.com First Health and Nutrition Website Integrated with Facebook
Free fully customizable diet plan offered by Dr. Gourmet now connects to Facebook. - May 06, 2009 - Dr. Gourmet
ThumbPeople Helping Families Affected by Swine Flu School Closings
ThumbPeople, Inc. supports preschool families and responds to school closings due to the Swine Flu. - May 06, 2009 - ThumbPeople, Inc.
How Will the Credit Crunch Affect Optional Extra Take Rates?
A new study available at Electronics.ca Publications suggest that though new light vehicle sales may not recover to 2007 levels until 2011, some optional features may fare better than others. - May 06, 2009 - Electronics.ca Publications
Does Open Source Need Individual Donations to Survive?
In a recent survey by Packt Publishing, 70% of software developers said that they have donated time, money, or both to open source projects. - May 06, 2009 - packtpub.com
Turning Newsletters Into Trees
Introducing greenmessage, a professionally designed and fully managed low-cost e-newsletter solution. - May 05, 2009 - greenmessage
iPhone Apps Now Available for the Very Youngest of Children
The first 10 MobiStories are now available as iPhone and iTouch Apps. Developed for children ages 1-9 and endorsed by parents and educators, MobiStories builds the excitement for and instills the love of books and reading for pre and early readers. - May 05, 2009 - Still Motion Media
Flu Prevention Plan Should Include Chiropractic
People of all ages are encouraged to add chiropractic to their strategy for warding off and fighting the flu and its effects – swine flu or otherwise. Spinal adjustments can have a positive effect on immune function according to a growing number of researchers who are exploring the common denominators in disease processes, and the role of the nervous, immune, and hormonal systems in development of immune related illnesses. - May 04, 2009 - J. Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health - Chiropractic
Self-Publishers Learn Secrets of Selling Lots of Books in a Down Economy at Upcoming Virtual Conference
The book-publishing industry is changing and aspiring authors are looking for answers. The Self-Publishers Online Conference (SPOC) is designed to connect entrepreneurial authors with publishing resources, and encourages people to "Live Long and Publish!" This three-day virtual event will feature expert speakers and an online exhibit hall for book industry vendors on May 13, 14, and 15, 2009. - May 04, 2009 - Logical Expressions, Inc.
Canister Donates Down Syndrome Guides to American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Conference in the Wake New Prenatal Education Act
Design agency Canister (www.canisterco.com) has donated 50 copies of their uniquely balanced and professional books about Down syndrome for the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Annual Conference on May 2. The agency has also donated another 66 books to Pathfinder Village... - May 04, 2009 - Canister
FreshPath Consulting, Inc Principle Andrew Furst Earns Project Management Professional Credential
Andrew N Furst of North Reading, MA has earned the Project Management Institute’s most recognized and respected global credential -- the Project Management Professional or PMP®. To obtain a PMP credential, an individual must satisfy education (35 hours) and experience (no less than 4500... - May 04, 2009 - FreshPath Consulting, Inc
Prisonworld Acapella Radio Hour Hosts 15 Minutes of Fame
Radio Show gives unknowns the opportunity to sing live on the radio to global audience. - May 04, 2009 - Dawah International, LLC
Outskirts Press Announces Dusty Sandals, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Historical - Ancient Civilizations Book from Littleton, CO Author Rod Beach
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Dusty Sandals: The Demise of the Mayan & Anasazi Civilization by Rod Beach, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 5 x 8 Paperback cream in the Historical - Ancient Civilizations category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as... - May 04, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces How to Prepare Your Body for Biological and Chemical Warfare, the Latest Health Book from Bellingham, MA Author Jo-Ann Daniel-Lemoine
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published How to Prepare your Body for Biological and Chemical Warfare: Arm Yourself With Knowledge by Jo-Ann Daniel-Lemoine, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback cream in the Health category is available worldwide on book retailer... - May 04, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces A Spark in Time, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction Book from Fort-de-France Author Linette Bruno
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published A Spark in Time by Linette Bruno, 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 $12.95. The... - May 04, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Unstoppable Confidence, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Self Help/Personal Growth Book from Dallas, TX Author Astrid Harris
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Unstoppable Confidence: A Life-Changing Workbook by Astrid Harris, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 8.5 x 11 Color Paperback in the Self Help/Personal Growth category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes... - May 04, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Growing Up Cape Cod, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Autobiography Book from Yadkinville, NC Author Stan Sweetser
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Growing Up Cape Cod by Stan Sweetser, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 Paperback cream in the Autobiography category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of... - May 04, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces The Gift, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Stress Management Book from Fort Myers, FL Author Robert Allen Fahey, Ph.D.
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Gift: Success Through Positive Mental energy by Robert Allen Fahey, Ph.D., which is the author's most recent book to date. The 5 x 8 Paperback cream in the Stress Management category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes... - May 04, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Grace, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Children's Book from Troy, OH Author Daphane Carnes
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Grace by Daphane Carnes, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback cream in the Children's category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $12.95. The... - May 04, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
ThumbPeople Launches Thumbuddy Club Preschool Curriculum
ThumbPeople, Inc. launches Thumbuddy Club preschool curriculum acclaimed for building self worth in children. - May 03, 2009 - ThumbPeople, Inc.
Self Published Book Gives Readers 101 Strategies for Staying Healthy
Dr. Richard French offers medical reminders for the average household in his self published book Prescription for Better Health. - May 03, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
"Halfway Across the River" wins the 2009 Silver Nautilus Award
The Wandering Feather Press is proud to announce that Halfway Across the River by Annette Childs has been awarded the 2009 Silver Nautilus Award. By Winning the Silver Nautilus, Dr. Childs joins the prestigious past award winners which include : Deepak Chopra M.D., Barbara Kingsolver, Thich Nnat... - May 02, 2009 - The Wandering Feather Press