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Economic Data Comes 'Alive' with OECD Factbook 2008
The free online economic statistics in the 2008 OECD Factbook have been transformed to include animated diagrams of the key indicators which bring the data alive visually. The interactive graphs enable users to clearly observe trends in the statistics and interact with the data to perform their chosen comparisons between countries. - April 10, 2008 - OECD Publishing
The Compound Semiconductor Substrate Business Will Break the Billion Dollar Barrier by 2009
For more than 20 years, silicon pure players have been looking at those "strange" semiconductor materials made of a compound of 2 or more metals, wondering if it could be, one day, a threat for their existing business. Material makers are seeking new business opportunities outside of silicon and equipment suppliers are open to adapt their know-how and expand their product portfolio. - April 10, 2008 - Electronics.ca Publications
Autobiography of a Man Who Overcame a Lifetime of Adversity
As a child in Norway, author Olof A. Eriksen lived through the atrocities of World War II, then suffered a brutal upbringing. As an adult, he was a victim of numerous unscrupulous business dealings in America, and eleven times in his life he came face-to-face with death. Memoirs of an Immigrant is... - April 10, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Get Hip to Hypnosis: New Book Details Professional’s Techniques to Conquering Range of Problems
Obesity, disease, addiction, trauma and more are no match for the power of the mind. That’s the message of “A Smarty’s Guide to Self-Hypnosis,” the new book from Outskirts Press author Dr. Eleanor S. Field that reveals how to harness the subconscious for life-changing... - April 10, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
In a Land Defined by Ancient Ways, a Young Woman Named Nkechi Dares to Confront the Most Powerful Men in Her Community
Outskirts Press is pleased to announce the publication of Lioness of the Clan by Nigerian author Anthony Amaechi Isoh, whose previous works include Black Banana, published last year to great acclaim. In Lioness, young Nkechi, a single mother, struggles to fight the biased customs, traditions, and... - April 10, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Sometimes, It Takes Sharing the Story of Another to Understand Your Own
Debut author Marie Tofipt finds a smooth path to silence her own anguish by translating from the Spanish the memoir of Oti Pettofi, a middle-aged woman who struggles to know why a vast part of her family disintegrated so badly. Excerpt from the Introduction, Depression Inhabits Me: The child... - April 10, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Book Examines Conquistador’s Legacy from Tejano-American Perspective
Outskirts author Arturo Cortez sheds light on the conquistador Hernán Cortes and examines his legacy from the perspective of a Tejano American in “Semblance Lost: The Life and Times of Don, Hernan Cortes, Marques del Valle de Oaxaca.” In 1519, Hernán Cortés landed... - April 10, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Who Are We, and Why Are We Here? New Book Channel’s Spirit Medium’s Insights Into Answers for Life’s Biggest Questions
Renowned medium and metaphysical teacher Alan Arcieri answers the ultimate questions of life in “Earth School 101: Who We Are, Where We Are and Why We Are Here...”, the new book from Outskirts Press. Life doesn’t come with a decoder ring. But a remarkable new book by author and... - April 10, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Association of Educational Publishers Nominates Walch Education for Prestigious Industry Awards
The Association of Educational Publishers (AEP) has announced that three Walch Education titles have been nominated as finalists in the annual recognition of Distinguished Achievement Awards. The AEP’s Distinguished Achievement Awards recognize the best educational materials—such as... - April 10, 2008 - Walch Education
Free Lunch Comics Makes Debut Performance at New York Comic Con
2008 has been a very exciting year for Free Lunch Comics. So far they have released three new book titles, signed on new creators and have made several appearances at prominent conventions and in the media. Their flagship title, Bigger, has garnered critical and popular acclaim in the comics... - April 10, 2008 - Free Lunch Comics
Outskirts Press Announces Selling Your House/Condo in This Housing Emergency of 2008, the Latest Real Estate Book from NC Author Joseph Russo
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Selling Your House/Condo in this housing emergency of 2008: A Guide to Selling Your Home Now (for Experienced & First Time Home Sellers) by Joseph Russo, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 7.5 x 9.25 Paperback in the Real Estate -... - April 09, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Children’s Book Reveals Our Most Valuable Treasures Are Found in Each Other
A new children’s book from Outskirts Press author and illustrator Sally H. Taylor instills an important lesson on the value of love to dispel fear and intolerance in “The Most Valuable Treasure.” Overcoming fear of the unknown—and the renewal of faith in the human... - April 09, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Impelsys iPlatform(TM) Powers Prufrock Press’ Journals
Prufrock Press Journals teams up with Impelsys to provide online access to research information on gifted children. - April 09, 2008 - Impelsys
Outskirts Press Announces Words for Words, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Puzzles Book from Richmond, KY Author Hershell Gentry
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Words for Words by Hershell Gentry, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 Paperback in the Puzzles category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $14.95. - April 09, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Hewa Trilogy, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Science Fiction - Series Book from Zichron Yaacov Author Robert Smallman
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Hewa Trilogy by Robert Smallman, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Science Fiction - Series category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail... - April 09, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces The Real Jesus Christ, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Religion - Christianity Book from Malibu, CA Author Buckley John W.
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Real Jesus Christ by Buckley John W., which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 Paperback in the Religion - Christianity category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested... - April 09, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Historic Photos of the Main Line by Laura E. Beardsley
Turner Publishing announces the new release of the Historic Photos of the Main Line by Laura E. Beardsley. This 10x10 volume tells the pictorial narrative of the Main Line through stunning, culled-from-the-archives photos. - April 09, 2008 - Turner Publishing Company
Nanotechnology Industry is Moving from Research to Production with Over 500 Consumer Nano-Products Already Available
Over the past two years, scale up of multi-wall carbon nanotube production has led to a dramatic price decrease down to $150/kg for semi-industrial applications. According to the new market research report, the run for industrial CNT production plants has started in order to achieve a sustainable business with the commercialization of these high-tech materials with a mid-term price target of $45/kg. - April 09, 2008 - Electronics.ca Publications
No One Ever Said Becoming a Superhero Was Easy
In the semi-autobiographical tale Becoming a Superhero, author William D. Smith tells the story of young Billy, a boy who wants to grow up to be a superhero. Based on poems the author had published as a child, Becoming a Superhero is sure to please. Outskirts Press is pleased to announce the... - April 08, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Knowledge at Your Fingertips with Musculoskeletal Manual Medicine
Thieme Publishers announced today that the “Musculoskeletal Manual Medicine: Diagnosis and Treatment” by Professor Jiri Dvorak, MD, and Professor Wolfgang G. Gilliar, D.O., FAAPMR, is now available. Newly structured and revised, the fully illustrated and well-organized book is a... - April 08, 2008 - Thieme Publishers
Outskirts Press Announces Extraordinary Will, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Romance - Contemporary Book from Fresno, CA Author Trish Edmisten
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Extraordinary Will by Trish Edmisten, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Romance - Contemporary category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested... - April 08, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Silent Victim Running Free, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Nonfiction Book from Bullhead City, AZ Author Lisa Brassard Mayer
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Silent Victim Running Free: A True Story About One Woman's Struggle To Survive The Abuse, Deception, And Cruel Acts Of One Man And His Family, And Her Quest To Help Her Children And Find Happiness by Lisa Brassard Mayer, which is the author’s most recent... - April 08, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces The Winds of Asharra, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction/ Romance Book from Kenova, WV Author R. Leigh
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Winds of Asharra: Volume 1: First-flight by R. Leigh, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Fiction/ Romance category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a... - April 08, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Dreams, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Infants & Toddlers - General Book from Great Falls, MT Author Blake Vetter
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Dreams: The Sky is the limit by Blake Vetter, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 8.5 x 11 Color Paperback in the Infants & Toddlers - General category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes &... - April 08, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Black Gold Gray, the Latest Action & Adventure Book from Rancho Santa Fe, CA Authors Richard David Rosenblatt and George Michael Crall
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Black Gold Gray by Richard David Rosenblatt and George Michael Crall, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Action & Adventure category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes... - April 08, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Blitz Publishing, Inc. Announces a New Player in the Field of Teen Sports Novels
As a three-sport athlete in high school, author Keri Mikulski understands the struggles that athletes endure to balance sports, school, family, and a social life. “I wrote Screwball because I love to read, and as a teen, I never could get my hands on really good books with a female athletic... - April 08, 2008 - Blitz Publishing, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Un Hombre, Un Entrenador, Un Sueño, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Inspiration & Personal Growth Book from Buena Park, CA Author Carlos N. Correa
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Un Hombre, Un Entrenador, Un Sueño: Una Verdadera Historia de Éxito, Inspiración y Superación Personal, Para Vencer el Desafío de Perder Peso by Carlos N. Correa, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8. - April 08, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Testamento Del Cosmos, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Nonfiction Book from Secaucus, NJ Author Rolando Hernandez
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Testamento del Cosmos by Rolando Hernandez, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Nonfiction category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail... - April 08, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
On Common Ground: Bridging the Mormon Evangelical Divide Now Available Electronically
Celestine Publishing announced the availability of its book, On Common Ground: Bridging the Mormon Evangelical Divide as an electronic download for easier access both locally and internationally. - April 07, 2008 - Celestine Publishing, LLC
Action-filled Children’s Fantasy Featuring Black Characters and Positive Message Awarded Best Juvenile Fiction 2008 by BAIPA
The Call to Shakabaz by Amy Wachspress has received a Bay Area Independent Publishers Association (BAIPA) 2008 Award for Best Juvenile Fiction. - April 07, 2008 - Woza Books
Outskirts Press Announces Adi- The Jewel of Petersburg, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Christian - Inspirational Book from Sitka, AK Author Sharon John
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Adi- The Jewel of Petersburg by Sharon John, 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 and Barnes & Noble for a suggested... - April 07, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
The Mystery of Mother Teresa and Sainthood
In the e-book “The Mystery of Mother Teresa and Sainthood”, the author, Prabir Ghosh has exposed an investigative report regarding false claim of Mother Teresa’s ‘miraculous feats’ as made by Vatican and Missionaries of Charity. Regarding this topic, author’s interview was published in American Broadcasting Corporation, TIME, BBC, Reuter, AFP, Associated Press, PTI and many more leading news media. - April 07, 2008 - Unique Ebook Group
Outskirts Press Announces Red Sky Morning, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Nonfiction Book from San Pedro, CAAuthor Andrew J Rafkin
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Red Sky Morning by Andrew J Rafkin, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Nonfiction category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $14. - April 07, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces In the Presence of Angels, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Spiritual Book from Wilbraham, MA Author Joyce Hau'Oli Carter
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published In the Presence of Angels: A Return to Faith Through a Hawaiian Doorway by Joyce Hau'oli Carter, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Spiritual category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as... - April 07, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces the Story of First and His Children, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Poetry Book from Mineral Point, WI Author James Godfrey
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The story of First and his children by James Godfrey, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 Paperback in the Poetry category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail... - April 07, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Harrowing Adventures by One of California’s First Woman Mountain Climbers, Ruth Dyar Mendenhall, Subject of Pasadena Book Reading at Vromans by Former Yosemite Ranger
Her name immortalized on summits and routes, most Americans have never heard of this pioneering climber. - April 06, 2008 - Spotted Dog Press
Balanced Eating Just Got Easier
Setting dietary goals—whether for weight control, to cut back on fast food, or simply to eat healthier—all begin with eating a balanced diet. But those searching for answers to the balanced eating puzzle are often faced with conflicting advice about which foods to eat and not to eat. To... - April 06, 2008 - Sea Level Publishing
Outskirts Press Announces Tradition Versus Truth, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Religion/ Spirituality Book from Chattanooga, TN Author Robert H. Brown III
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Tradition Versus Truth by Robert H. Brown III, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Religion/ Spirituality category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a... - April 06, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces the Rainbow Through The Eyes of a Closet Homosexual's Wife, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Drama Book from Covington, GA Author Jreamwriter
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Rainbow Through The Eyes Of A Closet Homosexual's Wife by Jreamwriter, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 Paperback in the Drama category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a... - April 06, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces The Interloper, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Westerns - General Book from Golden, CO Author Tom Davy
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Interloper by Tom Davy, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5 x 8 Paperback in the Westerns - General category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $12.95. - April 06, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces The Peak Performance Manual, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Motivational & Inspirational Book from London Author Tim Watts
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Peak Performance Manual: create a life of ultimate success using EFT by Tim Watts, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Motivational & Inspirational category is available worldwide on book retailer websites... - April 06, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Beyond The Border, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction/ Suspense Book from El Cajon, CA Author B.T.Lenox
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Beyond The Border by B.T.Lenox, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5 x 8 Paperback in the Fiction/ Suspense category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of... - April 06, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Ex Coach Accuses Childhood Obesity Experts of Prolonging the Problem
Kids who can do pull ups are never obese. So, kids who learn to do pull ups are naturally immunized against obesity for life, as long as they maintain the ability. And helping kids learn to do pull ups is easy…if you know how. Now, wasn’t that simple? But according to ex-physical... - April 06, 2008 - PYOW Publishing
BuzzShed Introduces Market Based Model for Online Video Promotion
BuzzShed is pioneering a new way to deliver online video, with the implementation of supply and demand pricing into its permission marketing based video distribution system. Today, BuzzShed announced the changes for both BuzzShed subscribers and advertisers, making an exciting new tool more... - April 06, 2008 - BuzzShed Limited
Copy Editor Selena Spain Moves Onto New Adventures and Says "Goodbye" to the Stories for Children Magazine Family
Stories for Children Magazine Editor, VS Grenier announced the resignation of Selena Spain April 1st, 2008. - April 06, 2008 - Stories for Children Magazine
Author Revisits Death of Kurt Cobain in Time Travel Novel
A music critic travels back to 1994 in an attempt to save Kurt Cobain in a chapter from the new novel "Timely Persuasion" by Jacob LaCivita. - April 05, 2008 - Timely Persuasion
Beard Group Launches Intellectual Property Prospector
The Beard Group has developed the Intellectual Property Prospector weekly e-newsletter to support the efforts of firms and individuals interested in identifying opportunities in the specific area of intellectual property, which includes patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and licenses, among others. - April 05, 2008 - Beard Group
iUniverse Provides Authors with Tax Day Incentives
iUniverse, the leading provider of print-on-demand supported self-publishing services, has provided its authors with the “Get a Great Return on Your Investment” publishing special until the end of the tax season. The specials include an offer of receiving up to 60 free paperback books. - April 05, 2008 - iUniverse
WIZnet iEthernet Design Contest Winners Announced, W5100 Application Library Posted
Circuit Cellar, The Magazine for Computer Applications, has announced the winners of the WIZnet iEthernet Design Contest. The contest challenged engineers around the globe to design unique, optimized and creative embedded projects that could be made Ethernet-ready with WIZnet’s W5100 chip... - April 05, 2008 - Circuit Cellar
Award-Winning Author, Magdalena Ball Talks with Stories for Children Magazine About Her Latest Book, Sleep Before Evening
Magdalena Ball chatted with Gayle Jacobson-Huest, Assistant Editor Stories for Children Magazine. The two ladies talked about Ball’s latest book, Sleep Before Evening which is about the creative urge: its origins and the potential dangers of not satisfying it. Written for readers ages 16 and... - April 05, 2008 - Stories for Children Magazine