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Outskirts Author Takes Closer Look at Impact of Van Gogh’s Arles Period
The continuing impact of Van Gogh and his Studio of the South is the subject of “The Studio of South: The Romantic Book,” a powerful and intriguing new study by Outskirts Press author Mário Fortunato. - March 02, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Two Housing Crash Survivors Provide Guide to Real Estate Lessons Lived and Learned
Gringos In Real Estate is a “do as we say, not as we did” guide that just may save others from making the same foolish and costly investment mistakes. Desiring to fulfill their “American Dream” of financial security, G. Robert Baglio and his wife, Cindy, went from owning no... - March 02, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
NBA Star Ricky Pierce Bounces Into Children’s Books with Release of First Title
Outskirts Press announces the publication of “Bouncing Billy: A Learning Adventure,” a sports-themed children’s book with a message of acceptance by retired NBA legend Ricky Pierce. Retired NBA star Ricky Pierce made a name for himself as one of professional basketball’s... - March 02, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Does Skin Colour Matter? Rare Chance to Own The Complete Set of "the Racial-Identity Novel" Up for Sale at Auction by Searchwell Books
Does skin colour matter? Now Searchwell Books in London are auctioning the only 2 complete sets in existence of Brixton Overcoat "the racial-identity novel" with bidding starting at GBP1000 for each rare and collectable set. - March 01, 2008 - Searchwell Books
Outskirts Press Announces the Humor About Hillary, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Humor - General Book from Staten Island, NY Author Robert Myers
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Humor About Hillary by Robert Myers, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Humor - General category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail... - March 01, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Called to Witness, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Christianity - Evangelism - Personal Witnessing Book from Jesup, GA Author Byron J. Scott
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Called to Witness: Evangelism Through the Appealing Christian Life by Byron J. Scott, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Christianity - Evangelism - Personal Witnessing category is available worldwide on book... - March 01, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces the Hidden Dangers of Soy, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Health/ Nutrition Book from Atlanta, GA Author Dianne Gregg
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Hidden Dangers of Soy by Dianne Gregg, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 Paperback in the Health/ Nutrition category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail... - March 01, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces How to Start Your Financial Future - You've Got to Have the Why Before the How, the Latest Book from Houston, TX Author Edward Gardner
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published How to Start Your Financial Future - You've Got to have the Why Before the How by Edward Gardner, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Personal Finance - Financial Planning category is available worldwide on book... - March 01, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Shia Cresent, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Islam - Shi'ism Book from Albuquerque, NM Author Jamai Haquani
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Shia Cresent: Emergence of World War 3 by Jamai Haquani, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Islam - Shi'ism category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a... - March 01, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Ninth Annual Healthcare Transactions Summit on April 10 & 11, 2008
CLE credits are available. - March 01, 2008 - Beard Group
Romance Publisher Black Velvet Seductions Announces Cover Art of the Year Award
The old adage is, don't judge a book by a cover, yet 64.6 million Americans read at least one romance novel in 2006, and for many of those the cover played a pivotal role in which book or books were chosen. In spite of the role their work plays artists and cover designers are often silent,... - March 01, 2008 - Black Velvet Seductions
Tortured Mysterious Man Wins Smink Works Books Prize
An account of a man who undergoes a mysterious transformation from a person pacing like a caged animal to as peaceful as snow falling without wind has won first prize in the Smink Works Books short story contest. Sydney-based writer Guy Cranswick penned the unusual character study 'And Snow Falls... - February 29, 2008 - Smink Works Books
Outskirts Press Announces Lament for a Heretic, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Suspense Book from Oldsmar, FL Author Jens Carstensen
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Lament for a Heretic: Simile of the Sensual by Jens Carstensen, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Suspense category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a... - February 29, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New "Red Flag" Identity Theft Rules
Do you know your new requirements for protecting your customers and clients from identity theft? - February 29, 2008 - Beard Group
Outskirts Press Announces Hey We're Dying Out Here, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Health - Safety Book from Kewaunee, WI Author Jeff Clark
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Hey We're Dying Out Here: The Truth Behind The Trucker Shortage by Jeff Clark, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Health - Safety category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes... - February 29, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces The Third Party Candidate, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Action & Adventure Book from Hagerstown, MD Author James F. Hassinger
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Third Party Candidate: Code of the Elite by James F. Hassinger, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5 x 8 Paperback in the Action & Adventure category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes &... - February 29, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Man's Knowledge of Women, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Journal Writing Book from Staten Island, NY Author Patricia Viggiano Piazza
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Man's Knowledge of Women: A novelty by Patricia Viggiano Piazza, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 Paperback in the Journal Writing category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a... - February 29, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces All This and Chocolate, Too, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Self Help/ Motivational Book from Fredericksburg, TX Author Doris Williams
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published All This and Chocolate, Too: Have Life's Best Solutions and Chocolate, Too by Doris Williams, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Self Help/ Motivational category is available worldwide on book retailer websites... - February 29, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Seeing Through My Eyes, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Poetry Book from Columbus, GA Author Mary Holmes Carpenter
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Seeing Through My Eyes: Book Of Poetry by Mary Holmes Carpenter, 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... - February 29, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Baron Brady Aims to Satisfy Independent Publishing Publicity Craving with Print-on-Demand Availability of His Novels Palpable Obscure and Malachi at Lulu.com
Baron Brady offers a modern twist on the Faust legend with the publication of Palpable Obscure and an unsettling look at life in Skid Row with the publication of Malachi, both in conjunction with Lulu (www.lulu.com), the world’s fastest-growing provider of print-on-demand books. - February 28, 2008 - Baron's Books
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.
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.
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 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
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
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
"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
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
Neurologist Turned Thriller Fiction Author
Gives Readers an Intriguing Insight into Medical and Political Worlds. - February 22, 2008 - iUniverse
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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