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Outskirts Press Announces "No Man is Greater Than His Woman," the Latest Highly-Anticipated Behavior Therapy Book from Decatur, GA Author Robert Beasley
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published "No Man is Greater Than His Woman": Self Help Relationship Guide by Robert Beasley, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Behavior Therapy category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as... - February 28, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces This Life, This Death, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Action & Adventure Book from Guadalajara Author Michael P. Graham
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published This Life, This Death by Michael P. Graham, 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 & Noble for a suggested... - February 28, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Boxing Illustrated Magazine Selects Blue Ribbon Panel to Name the All Time 50 Greatest Fighters
Boxing Illustrated is looking to twelve true boxing experts to select the top 50 fighters of modern boxing. The winners get honored on live worldwide television April 17 on the TVS Television Network. - February 28, 2008 - TV4U, LLC
Florida Adopts Maine Publisher's ELA Program for High School Students
The Florida Department of Education has announced that the Florida Academic Support Program for English Language Arts, Grades 9–12, has been officially adopted by the state’s Office of Instructional Materials and is now available through the Florida School Book Depository. The Florida... - February 28, 2008 - Walch Education
Small Group Reasoning Emphasized in New Math Program for Middle School Students
Walch Education has just released Station Activities for Mathematics, a three-book set for students in grades 6, 7, and 8. The books allow students to learn mathematics by solving problems, communicating, and reasoning with one another in small groups. Each book contains 20 activity sets... - February 28, 2008 - Walch Education
Historic Photos of Reno by Donnelyn Curtis
Turner Publishing announces the new release, the Historic Photos of Reno by Donnelyn Curtis. This 10x10 gift book showcases the pictorial narrative of the “Biggest Little City in the World,” in stunning, culled-from-the-archives photography. - February 28, 2008 - Turner Publishing Company
Outskirts Press Author’s Newest Work Continues Insights Into Christ’s Message
The second in an important series examining the precepts of Christianity from the unique perspective of the Christ himself, Michael Hecht’s new book, “Is It Him? Volume 2,” is an enlightening read that continues the work set out in the first installment. The book, published this... - February 28, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Author’s New Book Sheds Light on Christ’s Message
An eye-opening and thought-provoking read, Michael Hecht’s “Is It Him? Volume 1” is a journey into one man’s religious experience that, according to the author, might or might not be divinely inspired. Just published by Outskirts Press and now available through the... - February 28, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
An Online Prize for Book Lovers and Writers
Authors fed up with publishers’ rejection slips, and readers hunting for new material will welcome the launch of online publisher www.bookhabit.com on 29 February – especially writers, who have a chance to win US$5,000 in Bookhabit’s “Unpublished Competition.” - February 27, 2008 - Bookhabit Limited
The Heliconia Press Expands Environmental Initiatives
The Heliconia Press, a leading publisher of books and DVDs on outdoor pursuits, is expanding its many environmental initiatives to include 100% recycled materials for all DVD packaging and the sole use of FSC-certified paper for all book publishing. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification... - February 27, 2008 - The Heliconia Press
Database 2 Go Opens with Over 3 Million Records
Db2Go.com launches their new website with over 100 databases, 3 million records, and a 20/5 affiliate program. http://www.db2go.com , DB2Go gathers together information from thousands of sources and combines it in easy to use formats for use by individuals, companies, and websites. DB2Go has... - February 27, 2008 - Database2Go
Weiss & Hughes Publishing Inc. Announces Several Management Changes
Weiss & Hughes Publishing Inc., publishers of Wake Living, Fifteen501 and Luxury Homes of the Triangle magazines, has announced several management changes. Stuart Weiss has been named CEO, and David Hughes has been named president. Weiss formerly was president and publisher of the company, and... - February 27, 2008 - Wake Living
There’s a New Adventurer on the Block: Darcy The Daydreamer, a New Book by Ann M. Ciarico
American author and illustrator, Ann M. Ciarico introduces her new paperback book, Darcy The Daydreamer. Darcy is an adorable red-headed little girl, whose everyday observation of life inevitably catapults her into exciting daydream adventures. This 40 page, colorful paperback picture book is published by Daydream Enterprizes. It can be found everywhere in bookstores as well as online including Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble.com and Lulu.com. - February 25, 2008 - Daydream Enterprizes
Understanding Science and the Theology of Creation Book Returns to Amazon Cosmology Charts
New Christian book on creation, evolution, intelligent design, and the origins debate returns to the Amazon.com bestseller list for cosmology books. - February 25, 2008 - Watertree Press LLC
New Principle-Centered Topical Guide for Latter-Day Saints
Celestine Publishing released a softbound version of Principles with Promise: for Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a New Principle-Centered Topical Guide - February 24, 2008 - Celestine Publishing, LLC
Mcgraw-Hill Turns to Impelsys for Electronic Content Delivery
Professional Division of McGraw-Hill re-launches leading genetic information source with simplified online access using Impelsys technologies. - February 24, 2008 - Impelsys
Shades of Truth Introduces a Compelling New Twist on Action and Adventure Fiction
Author J.K. Scott blends past, present and future in the story of Tyler Moore - February 24, 2008 - iUniverse
Tribune Co. Owned Newspaper, Orlando Sentinel, Expands Reach Into the Local Central Florida Communities
Orlando Sentinel Communications, Central Florida’s most popular source for news, is expanding their reach into the local communities by publishing a local based “Forum” newspaper. The Orange and Volusia County Forums will only focus on local news, events, opinions and local or national advertisements. - February 24, 2008 - Orlando Sentinel Communications
"American Great" – Mr. T – Returns in Major Graphic Novel by British Publisher
"A-Team" action hero breaks out into world of books. - February 23, 2008 - Mohawk Media
Historical Events Serve as Backbone for the Horns of Moses
Does one murder merit another, if its sole purpose is reparation? Inspired by Middle East controversy and his Jewish roots, David Brandin takes a close look at the moral dilemmas faced when justice is desired at any cost in his political thriller, The Horns of Moses. With actual historical conflicts occurring in Palestine and Israel serving as the backbone of the novel, Brandin presents a fascinating and chilling plot line so realistic readers will be on the edge of their seats. - February 23, 2008 - iUniverse
Esteemed Local Artist Showcases Zany Creation at Simsbury Gallery
Pork ‘N Beans, Matt Ryan’s latest exciting project is on display at the Henry James Art Gallery in Simsbury CT. - February 23, 2008 - Free Lunch Comics
Sky Pirates Issue #1 Debuts at MA Comic Book Show
The latest publication from Free Lunch Comics is having a release party on Sunday February 24, 2008. - February 23, 2008 - Free Lunch Comics
Divorced Catholics Now Have a Resource They Can Turn to
The New Book, “Divorced. Catholic. Now What?” Gives Accurate, Much Needed Answers on being a Divorced Catholic - February 22, 2008 - Journey of Hope Productions
Thieme Sweeps the Professional Scholarly Publishing Awards
Thieme Publishers is pleased to announce that “Surgical Treatment of Orthopedic Trauma” is the winner of the 2007 PSP Award for Excellence in the Clinical Medicine category. The publisher swept the category, also taking a second-place “Honorable Mention” for “The... - February 22, 2008 - Thieme Publishers
iUniverse Launches Express Publishing Package
The iUniverse Express Publishing Package is set to expedite the publishing process for authors to publish a book quickly and capitalize on a publicity or special event without sacrificing quality. - February 22, 2008 - iUniverse
Washington Post Columnist David Ignatius to Present Keynote Address at Fifth Annual Raleigh Spy Conference
David Ignatius, Washington Post columnist and former Moscow bureau chief will deliver the keynote address at the fifth annual Raleigh Spy Conference (www.raleighspyconference.com) to be held in downtown Raleigh March 26-28. Ignatius is also the author of espionage fiction applauded by the... - February 22, 2008 - Metro Magazine
Neurologist Turned Thriller Fiction Author
Gives Readers an Intriguing Insight into Medical and Political Worlds. - February 22, 2008 - iUniverse
Web Host Industry Review Launches Video Features Service
The leading source for Web hosting information offers a video promotion package for hosts and other service providers. - February 21, 2008 - Web Host Industry Review
Outskirts Press Announces The Influenza of Hip-Hop, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Music - Rap & Hip Hop Book from Las Vegas, NV Author Derrick L. Thompson ACC
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Influenza of Hip-Hop: Is There A Cure For Its Counter-Culture? by Derrick L. Thompson ACC, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Music - Rap & Hip Hop category is available worldwide on book retailer websites... - February 21, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Wafer Level Packaging Scales Favorably with the Trend to Manufacture on Ever Increasing Wafer Diameters
Due to the amazing learning curve of the semiconductor industry in terms of chip density versus cost improvements over time, there is a widening gap between the scaling evolutions of the chip front-end and the packaging-assembly manufacturing industries. - February 21, 2008 - Electronics.ca Publications
Jasper National Park Journal Uses Antique Postcard to Glimpse Into Park's History
Traveler uses antique postcard to tell story of Jasper National Park. - February 20, 2008 - Jasper Journal
Outskirts Press Announces the Reluctant Medicine Woman, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Biography/ Personal Memoirs Book from Vona, CO Author Rosaline Wood
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Reluctant Medicine Woman by Rosaline Wood, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Biography/ Personal Memoirs category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a... - February 20, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
iUniverse Authors Set to Reap in the Leap Year
iUniverse, the leading provider of print-on-demand supported self-publishing services, has announced its “Reap in the Leap Year” publishing specials for this leap year. The specials include an offer to save as much as $200 on a publishing package. Authors are encouraged to “read... - February 20, 2008 - iUniverse
Prisonworld Magazine Seeks African-American Authors
A unique magazine with a select target market seeks authors to advertise their books. - February 20, 2008 - Dawah International, LLC
FeedJournal Reader Launches Free Service for Generating Personalized Newspapers
FeedJournal Reader lets web surfers generate a personalized newspaper from any web source, using award-winning technology. The free Internet service allows users to fetch news content from more than 100 million blogs and other news sources worldwide, and print it out in newspaper format. - February 19, 2008 - FeedJournal
News Leader Launches Dog-Gone Different Website
Program introduces new twist to teaching tricks. - February 19, 2008 - Bengel Publishing Inc.
Canadian Pulpmills Less Competitive Because of Increasing 4Q Wood Costs, New Reports Says
Pulpwood costs for Canadian pulpmills have increased by almost 20% in 12 months, according to a new report from Wood Resources International. The higher wood costs and an unfavourable exchange rate make it increasingly difficult for pulpmills in Canada to compete in the global market. - February 18, 2008 - Wood Resources International LLC
Third Book in the Principles with Promise Series Released: A Study Companion to the Book of Mormon
Following the recent release of On Common Ground: Bridging the Mormon Evangelical Divide, Celestine Publishing announced the publishing of its third book in the Principles with Promise series; this time an abbreviated concordance cataloging more than a thousand principles found in The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ. - February 17, 2008 - Celestine Publishing, LLC
Dive Head First Into the Ocean with Educational Children’s Book "Ocean Seasons" - Splashes the Minds of Young Readers
As the months of year swiftly pass, children can often see and feel the signs of the changing seasons on land, but Washington biologist and author Ron Hirschi and his 2007 release, Ocean Seasons, aims to teach kids about a larger and much wetter habitat. “Ocean Seasons” offers young... - February 17, 2008 - Arbordale Publishing
Author Michael Sawicki Released "Whiteout," New Fiction Ebook
Michael Sawicki's new fiction/horror story Whiteout has been published by Nightfall Publishing. It is available for download in the popular Ebook (PDF) format at the online retailer Lulu.com. - February 17, 2008 - Nightfall Publishing
The February Edition of the Kirkus Discoveries Newsletter Features iUniverse Authors
Four iUniverse titles, Rachel and Aleks by Sylvia Smoller, Gittin’ Western by Duane Wiltse, Chinese Culture, Western Culture by Tai P. Ng and Wah-Won Ng and Fallow’s Field by Dennis McKay received excellent reviews in the February 2008 issue of the Kirkus Discoveries e-newsletter. In... - February 16, 2008 - iUniverse
Beard Group February Teleconferences
Role of bankruptcy examiners, new 'Red Flag' identity theft rules to be probed at 2 audio briefings. - February 16, 2008 - Beard Group
Spy Conference to Present Tragic Story of an American Double Agent
Double agents are a staple of classic counterintelligence offensive operations. Having an intelligence service believe that it has successfully recruited a spy within the ranks of its targeted adversary allows the controlling service to manipulate the double agent in support of a myriad of... - February 16, 2008 - Metro Magazine
MySherpa Travel Guides: The Wood from the Trees - in Your Pocket
A new alternative to lugging a brick when you travel. New publisher launches with pocket guide to Saigon. - February 15, 2008 - MySherpa Travel Pty Ltd
Carolinas ASID Design Showhouse Selects Metro Magazine for Program Sponsor
The Woman’s Club of Raleigh and the Carolinas Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) have chosen Metro Magazine (www.metronc.com) as the Program Sponsor for the 2008 Designer Showhouse scheduled for May 10 through June 1. The event will showcase two state-of-the art... - February 15, 2008 - Metro Magazine
Historic Photos of Pensacola by Jacquelyn Tracy Wilson
Turner Publishing announces the new release, the Historic Photos of Pensacola by Jacquelyn Tracy Wilson. This 10x10 gift book showcases the pictorial narrative of the city with the “world’s whitest beaches,” in stunning, culled-from-the-archives photos. - February 15, 2008 - Turner Publishing Company
Wood Costs for Pulpmills in Western US Higher Than in the US South in 2007
Wood fiber costs, the major cost component when manufacturing pulp, fell sharply in western US in 2007 as fiber supply and demand come in balance towards the end of the year. - February 15, 2008 - Wood Resources International LLC
Midnight Whistler Publishes "Walking Targets" by Education’s Whistleblower Beverly Eakman
In Walking Targets Author and Educator Beverly Eakman Exposes How Psychology Has Corrupted the American Education System. - February 15, 2008 - Midnight Whistler Publisher
The Preditors & Editors Readers Poll 2007 Results Are Out and Stories for Children Magazine is Voted One of the Best Magazines in 2007
Stories for Children Magazine was voted one of the best magazines in Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry in the Preditors & Editors Readers Poll 2007. VS Grenier has much to be happy about. She said, “I can’t believe it. This is our first year out and we actually placed in the Top Ten... - February 15, 2008 - Stories for Children Magazine
True Crime Missouri Serial Killer Comic Book Goes Free
Starting with issue #6, Family Bones issues will be released online for free. Last month the publisher King Tractor Press released their back catalog via the Wowio.com service. Users can download each comic book, manga, and graphic novel for free. The titles are normally $3.50. With Family Bones #6 they’ve released their first unpublished comic book for free. - February 15, 2008 - King Tractor Films / Press