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Real Food for Real College Students
Outskirts Press, Inc. is pleased to bring you The Real College Cookbook by G. P. McDonald. Unlike many of the so-called “starving student” cookbooks on the market, this book highlights realistic food and beverage recipes that any college student can successfully survive on—the... - January 25, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Author Exposes Controversies in Catholic Church
Detroit author and school teacher announces the release of her autobiographical novel, Confessions of a Catholic Schoolgirl. Zeroing in on the Catholic Church controversy, author Michelle Kane reveals the kind of secrets the Catholic Church has been sweeping under the rug for years. - January 25, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Even in the Days of the Old West, it was Politics as Usual
A Simpler Time, which is subtitled A Lie Accepted As Truth Is More Powerful than the Truth Can Ever Be, takes readers down a not-so-familiar historical road and into the politics of the 19th Century in this fact-filled novel about a lonely 40-year-old native New Englander, who is also a Secret... - January 25, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
A Successful Insurgence in America? New Book Shows It’s Possible
In Beyond the Failure Club, author James I. McGovern offers a compelling vision of the ultimate reaction to politics and government that have failed society. The insurgence here is not in some small or backward region of the world, but within greater North America, the United States and... - January 25, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
The Heroine and Hero Die, Yet this Action-romance Futuristic Story has a Happy Ending
In a few centuries, man’s continuing quest for ever-more prosperity, longevity, and conquest of territory culminates in a drastic scientific breakthrough. It’s something terrifying. And it’s terrible. Yet nothing else will do it all. The governments quietly promote it. But to be widely accepted, first it has to overcome many hurdles. This is a Prospective Fiction story of some of these showdowns that occur at the dawn of the 26th century on Mars... - January 25, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Oregon Author Crafts Innovative Western Novel
Jim Kennison of Newport, Oregon, reflecting on his experience and childhood memories, has written a western novel that departs from the tradition of the genre. - January 25, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Al-Qaida & South American Drug Cartel in Northern California? “Diamond Saloon” is a Must Read.
Robert Cogburn writing under pen-name Robert Conners has written an international thriller entitled “Diamond Saloon.” Terrorists in Northern California…citizens beware. - January 25, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Anthology Looks at the World of a Poet Up Close and Personal
The Life and Times of Angela Wilson is a self-portrait. It is a woman’s journey through life, a collage of personal experiences and observations that expose and question, and are at times painfully revealing. - January 25, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Enterprising Women to Honor Women Entrepreneurs at Annual Celebration
Monica Smiley, publisher and CEO of Enterprising Women magazine, has announced the winners of the 2007 Enterprising Women of the Year Awards, an annual tribute to North America's top women entrepreneurs. The three-day tribute will be held at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa in Lake Buena... - January 24, 2007 - Enterprising Women
Real Emails from Unreal Males Focus of New Humor Book on Internet Dating
When Bari Auerbach decided to change her life after fifteen years of marriage, she tentatively ventured into the singles’ scene by subscribing to Internet dating sites in the hopes of finding her perfect match. Unexpectedly, the bulk of the emails she received were so outrageous that it spurred her to compile the real-life, unedited messages to create her book, You’ve Got Male. This book reveals what women encounter when faced with the opposite sex’s outrageous attempts at communication. - January 24, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Imagine a World without Religious Dogma and Fanaticism, a World Where Everyone Lives the Golden Rule… with or without God
Healigion – a religion without God – by author Jim Lightwala offers a powerful examination of the consequences of religion throughout mankind’s history. It looks at the origins & aspects of religious teachings & practices. It asks readers to open theirs minds to a belief system where it is not important if there is a god or not. - January 24, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Reincarnation Takes on Catholism in New Fiction Work
In the new age fiction tale, "The Road Back to Heaven" author Linda Lewis weaves an adventure story about a secret scroll found hidden in the Vatican. The spiritual message it reveals has the potential to shake the foundations of organized religion, by proving the existence of reincarnation. - January 23, 2007 - Baycrest Books
Atlanta Publisher Goes Hi-Tech
Atlanta Publisher of People You Need to Know, Inc. Launches Re-Designed Website with Online Publication. People You Need to Know, Inc. is now a part of the Hi-Tech Revolution. - January 23, 2007 - People You Need to Know
World of Warcraft Burning Crusade Strategy Guide Now Available from Killer Guides
Killer Guides Ltda releases a strategy guide for the World of Warcraft expansion "The Burning Crusade". - January 23, 2007 - Killer Guides Ltda
New Greeting Card Line Benefits Children in Crisis
100% of profits go to charity. - January 19, 2007 - Art with Heart
Business Leader Media Launches New Publication
Business Leader Media has announced it will launch Women in the Triangle, a quarterly magazine that will debut in March 2007 and feature issues of relevance to the region’s female professionals and working women. It will be the first subscription-based women’s business publication in... - January 18, 2007 - Business Leader Magazine
Pamela Chambers O’Rourke Named to Enterprising Women National Advisory Board
Monica Smiley, publisher and CEO of Enterprising Women magazine, has named Pamela Chambers O’Rourke as an Enterprising Women National Advisory Board member. O’Rourke is the president and CEO of Icon Information Consultants, a company that specializes in identifying and recruiting highly... - January 18, 2007 - Enterprising Women
"Up, Up and Away They Flew into the Starry Night." Taken from White Holly - a New, Innovative Christmas Tale by LadyGray
Author LadyGray creates an innovative Christmas tale with the standards and craftsmanship of such classics as Gift of the Magi or a Christmas Carol. A unique Yuletide tale that enters into unexplored areas of the Christmas tradition while retaining its old fashioned values. Picking up where... - January 18, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Book Release: The Milk Ain't 4 Free
New Christian Book for Women: "The Milk Ain't 4 Free!" This is a witty, poignant book with over 100 reasons and devotionals to encourage women to "save the milk" and "wait for God's Best." - January 18, 2007 - 1st Love Creations Publishing Co
Andrea Cagan's Book on Prem Rawat Now #9 on Amazon.com
"Peace is Possible," the biography of Prem Rawat- also known as Maharaji, by best selling author Andrea Cagan, has reached #9 on Amazon in only one day after it was released. - January 17, 2007 - Mighty River Press
Personal Experiences with God are Related in New Non-fiction Collection
This is a book about God — a collection of stories, compiled by an engineer, written by people who have met Him and found that it changed their lives. The accounts are gentle, positive, joyful, comforting, and full of lovingkindness. They show us that God is truly our divine parent who loves us and cares for us. - January 17, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Continuum's Strong Fourth Quarter Showing Pushes John Mayer's New Album to the Top of Musicbox-Online.com's Readers' Favorites for 2006
John Mayer's Continuum was the most popular album among The Music Box's readers in 2006. Van Morrison's Pay the Devil, T Bone Burnett's The True False Identity, and the self-titled debut by Norah Jones' side project The Little Willies followed. - January 17, 2007 - The Music Box
iUniverse Author to Appear on Joan Hamburg Show
Leslie Lipton, author of Unwell, can be heard today on The Joan Hamburg Show (WOR AM). Lipton, who was also recently featured in The New York Post, is herself a recovering anorexic who tells the story of a teen led astray by the allure of thinness, beauty, and the potential power of those qualities... - January 17, 2007 - iUniverse
Preemie Magazine and ClinicaHealth Launch New Online Social Networking Site for Parents of Preemies
Preemie Magazine, the leading print publication and online resource for the parents of preemies and the professionals that care for them, today introduced a new online support community. The online Preemie community at http://preemie.clinicahealth.com (and via www.preemiemagazine.com) gives the... - January 15, 2007 - Preemie Magazine
Laughing Out Loud -- The Laugh-Friendly Company Honors Bonefish Grill with Inaugural Customer Service Award
What businesses have the best customer service? The founders of the laugh-friendly companyTM, ee publishing and productions, have created the Laugh-Friendly Awards (LFAs) to find out. What does it mean to be “laugh-friendly”? The creators of ee, sisters Elizabeth Sills and Elena... - January 13, 2007 - ee publishing and productions
Editor’s Choice Program Welcomes Three More Titles
No matter how small or large the audience an author wants to reach, the editorial quality of his or her book matters. iUniverse chooses only those titles that meet the high editorial standards of a professionally published book to be part of its Editor's Choice program. To become eligible for... - January 13, 2007 - iUniverse
iUniverse Reader’s Choice Designation Recognizes Excellence in Quality and Sales
Editorial quality is important, but so are book sales. The iUniverse Reader's Choice designation recognizes titles that display both editorial excellence and sales success. iUniverse books achieve the Reader's Choice designation after receiving the Editor's Choice designation and selling 250 copies. - January 13, 2007 - iUniverse
Choose Your Own Adventure® Launches iPod Download
Beware; Choose Your Own Adventure #1 - The Abominable Snowman is no ordinary audiobook. - January 11, 2007 - Choose Your Own Adventure
China Trade Magazine Debuts
New Publication Will Profile Success Stories of Small as Well as Large Western Companies Operating in China - January 11, 2007 - China Trade Magazine
John Mayer's Continuum Tops Musicbox-Online.com's List of Readers' Favorites During 4th Quarter 2006
Popular magazine The Music Box has released the ranking of its readers' favorites for the fourth quarter of 2006. Topping the list is John Mayer's Continuum. Trailing the album are Bob Dylan's Modern Times, Neil Young's Live at the Fillmore East, and Ray LaMontagne's Till the Sun Turns... - January 11, 2007 - The Music Box
Editor’s Choice Program Welcomes Two More Titles
No matter how small or large the audience an author wants to reach, the editorial quality of his or her book matters. iUniverse chooses only those titles that meet the high editorial standards of a professionally published book to be part of its Editor's Choice program. To become eligible for... - January 10, 2007 - iUniverse
Mountain Goat Madness Unleashed on Canada Park Travelers
Jasper Journal, an independent online magazine celebrating Alberta, Canada's Jasper National Park as a destination ideal for travelers looking for a quiet, back-to-nature vacation, launches a herd of mountain goat learning tools for travelers: 1. "Mad About Mountain Goats" memory match... - January 08, 2007 - Jasper Journal
Chooseco Welcomes Jason Geller as National Sales Director
Choose Your Own Adventure® publisher outlines plans for 2007. - January 08, 2007 - Choose Your Own Adventure
Booksmith Bookstore Holding Alphar Publishing's New Releases: Readings Jan 5.
Alphar Publishing hosts "Meet the Author" at famous Persian "Aub Zam Zam" cafe & bar across street from Booksmith who hold Alphar's new novels at 1644 Haight, San Francisco, Friday, Jan 5, 5PM. - January 04, 2007 - Alphar Publishing
Celebrate a New Year by Publishing a Book with iUniverse
iUniverse, the leading provider of print-on-demand supported self-publishing services, is helping those authors whose New Year’s resolution is to publish a book. Authors can save up to $150 and receive 10 free paperback books if they publish before Jan. 16. “So many authors dream of... - January 04, 2007 - iUniverse
City Lights Bookstore, S.F. has Advance Copies of Alphar Publishing's New Novels
Meet the author and publisher, 4pm, January 4, Vesuvios cafe and bar @ City Light's bookstore, 261 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, City Lights bookstore is stocking advance copies of four of Alphar Publishing's new releases. - January 03, 2007 - Alphar Publishing
Paula Turner Named to Second Term on Enterprising Women National Advisory Board
Enterprising Women Magazine Announces Lexair Electronics President & CEO as Board Member - January 03, 2007 - Enterprising Women
iUniverse Reader’s Choice Designation Recognizes Excellence in Quality and Sales
Editorial quality is important, but so are book sales. The iUniverse Reader's Choice designation recognizes titles that display both editorial excellence and sales success. iUniverse books achieve the Reader's Choice designation after receiving the Editor's Choice designation and selling 250 copies. - January 03, 2007 - iUniverse
Nations Playing Lip Service to World Peace
In the tradition of John Lennon, the author lays out a step by step process by which the world can take responsibility for itself. A process “received” by him, and no doubt others, from a Universe offering a more enlightened way to live and at least one workable plan for world peace. - January 02, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Interesting Carefree Lighthearted Short Stories Rather Than Heavy Oppressive Novels Will be the Choice for the New Year as an Escape from the Constantly Depressing Polit
Today's average person is far too busy to become emotionally involved in reading and trying to finishing a lengthy novel. Their average day is usually already so stressful that it requires soothing by reading something simply entertaining, not something that evokes more conflict. Enter the modern uplifting short story. - January 02, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Columbia, Missouri, Physician Dr. Robert McDavid and Outskirts Press Announce the Publication of Only Daughters
Set in the matrix of pregnancy, Only Daughters is the personal struggle of a young physician as she fights to reestablish her life. Reader contribution to Only Daughters’ ending is solicited at OnlyDaughters.com. - January 02, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Old Photographic Negatives Reveal Positive Images and Memories of Asbury Park, New Jersey’s West Side
Asbury Park: A West Side Story was written by Madonna Carter Jackson, a photographer’s daughter who preserved her father’s archive of black and white negatives that were taken in Asbury Park’s West Side from the early 1940’s to 1980. Her memories of the one square mile seashore town are stimulated by the images captured of a media neglected populations of African Americans of that period. Readers of her book enjoy her reminiscing and have memories of their own recalled. - January 02, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
A Young Woman’s Struggle for Personal Freedom in a World Bound by Tradition
Lost to Them, a novel by Gaytri Saggar, is a bittersweet love story that begins at the turn of the 20th century with a family in India and takes us through to the next generation’s life in Africa. As we become acquainted with the various family members, we learn about the strict boundaries of... - January 02, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Now I Get It! Totally Sensational Advice for Living and Loving
Are you a person who revels in exercising your curiosity - often spending hours wondering about how and why people behave the way they do? Do you have limited time but unlimited thirst for knowledge about a wide range of topics, especially self-improvement, communication skills, intimate relationships, parenting dilemmas, and dozens of others? Great ... you’re in for a treat. - January 02, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
A Surprising and Entertaining Novel of the UFO Phenomenon— Told from a Biblical Perspective
UFOs and Aliens seem to shadow our curiosity. There have been many attempts to prove and disprove the existence of both. In this gripping novel, a long held secret is bared. This secret propels the characters in the novel into some very bizarre circumstances. Who knows? The events in this novel may very well become tomorrow’s headlines. - January 02, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Palo Alto Writer, 77, Starts New Career in Fiction
Seven years after retiring from a career in international consulting, Louis Fried has launched a new career as an author of short fiction and fantasy with his book “Other Countries/Other Worlds.” His fiction appeals primarily to adults who have a broad viewpoint and who may enjoy stories set in Paris, Kilkenny, San Francisco, and other places in the world (or out of it). - January 02, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Playa! Playa! Playa! The Book Everyone is Talking About by Author Egbert Price is Now Available on All Major Book Web Sites
In a world where people are judged by their status, how much they make, what they wear and what they drive. One playa has life all figured out, or does he? - January 02, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
R.C. Book Publishing Has New Year Giveaway
R. C. Publishing is giving away two company book prep packages. Simply visit site and send email to submissions@rcbookpublishing.com. If you are selected, you will be contacted to submit word document. - December 30, 2006 - R.C. Book Publishing
Rita N. Singh Named to Enterprising Women National Advisory Board
Enterprising Women Magazine Announces S&A Consulting Group Leader as Board Member - December 28, 2006 - Enterprising Women
Local Author’s Controversial Book Becomes One-of-a-Kind Retreat
The popular and controversial book Show Yourself Friendly has been turned into a unique new retreat. Show Yourself Friendly: A Proverb 18:24 Retreat celebrates lifelong and successful friendships and offers healing and restoration for damaged friendships. - December 28, 2006 - Write The Vision Publishing