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MyReviewsNow Shop at Home Introduces a New Program for Pizza Recipes
Why do homemade pizzas never seem to turn out as well as the ones at the local pizza parlor, or even the local franchise? How do pizza professionals get their dough to crisp up just right and their simply-made sauces to taste so divine? What blend of cheeses do they use to get that thick, gooey, perfectly browned layer on top? - August 19, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Kimico Releases BookBuddy 3.0: Bringing Social Networking to the Next Level
BookBuddy is available for iPhone and iPod touch. - August 19, 2011 - Kimico Ltd.
Poetry from Poets Wear Prada Now Available from iTunes
Poets Wear Prada today announced its entry into the lucrative commercial e-book market with the availability of two of its titles on Apple’s iBookstore. “Gathered at Her Sky: Life Poems” by Tantra-zawadi and “Thrum: Poems” by Joel Allegretti are now available on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iBooks, and via computer with iTunes. - August 19, 2011 - Poets Wear Prada
Bryce Cullen Publishing Releases the Infamous Dot Winters’s Debut Cookbook Shortly Before Her Eightieth Birthday
The Old Caterer’s Favorite Hors d’oeuvres Redefines the Art of Appetizers - August 19, 2011 - Bryce Cullen Publishing
Indie ArtHouse Features "Amazing Arizona Comics" by KaraokeFanboy Press
On Friday, August 19, 2011, Indie ArtHouse will feature the art of "Amazing Arizona Comics," a locally self-published mini-comic about superheroes experiencing real current events in Arizona. "Amazing Arizona Comics" is by Russ Kazmierczak, Jr. "When I moved back to... - August 19, 2011 - KaraokeFanboy Press
In the Wake of Heroes Available at Several Locations Across the Country
Operation: In the Wake of Heroes has commenced and is now available now at several locations. The 16-page issue from Blue Eye Comics confronts the nightmares of elder care in America. “In the Wake of Heroes reveals the troubles that most seniors have and the challenges of health care,”... - August 19, 2011 - Blue Eye Comics
Slimy Bookworm Launches Its Back to School Children’s Books Selection
SlimyBookworm.com, an online children’s bookstore announces the roll out of its Back to School Children’s Books selections. On the homepage of the online kids bookstore is a slide show of selected children’s books with back to School themes. “We know how agonizing it can be... - August 18, 2011 - Slimy Bookworm
Die Laughing, a Noir Science Fiction Thriller from Author Louis K Lowy, Has Been Released by IFWG Publishing
Set in the 1950’s of flying saucers, communist paranoia, and live television. - August 18, 2011 - Louis K. Lowy
Provocative Indie Author Lands Coveted Slot at Vroman's
Graeme Rylee, author of The SpudGun Circus is Vroman's first pick for their New Writer's section. - August 18, 2011 - Verbal Cage Publishing
"Sixty Slices of Life... On Wry" Gets Pinnacle Award for Memoir
"Sixty Slices of Life... on Wry: The Private Life of a Public Broadcaster," a tongue-in-cheek memoir by Fred Flaxman, has just received a 2011 Pinnacle Book Achievement Award in the memoir category. These awards have been given for more than 21 years by the North American Bookdealers... - August 18, 2011 - Story Book Publishers
Outskirts Press Reveals Top 10 Best Selling Books in Self Publishing for July 2011
Outskirts Press, the fastest-growing full-service self publishing and book marketing company today announced its top ten titles for July. - August 18, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Holistic Harmony Between Horse and Human: Equipose Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated health, fitness and yoga book from Big Pool, MD, authors Priscilla Howard and Theresa Norris. - August 17, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
The Brownstone Poets Presents Lyrical Poets Matthew Anish and Kathyrn M. Fazio on Saturday, September 3 at 2:30 p.m. at Park Plaza Restaurant
The Brownstone Poets presents lyrical poets Matthew Anish and Kathryn M. Fazio on Saturday, September 3 at 2:30 p.m. at Park Plaza Restaurant in historic Brooklyn Heights. Enjoy the varied menu at this affordable family-run diner while listening to great poetry. Poetry grows in Brooklyn Heights and... - August 17, 2011 - The Brownstone Poets
The Brownstone Poets Presents Amy Leigh Cutler and Ronnie Norpel at Tillies of Brooklyn
The Brownstone Poets presents two amazing storytellers, Amy Leigh Cutler and Ronnie Norpel on Tuesday, September 20 at 7 p.m. at Tillie's of Brooklyn. Enjoy the quaint student-friendly café ambiance located near Pratt and St. Joseph's College. Feast on gourmet sandwiches, delectable cakes,... - August 17, 2011 - The Brownstone Poets
John Hansen - Teenage Author - Published
Maybe the Shortest Murder Mystery Ever... John Hansen - Teenage Author - published. - August 17, 2011 - John Hansen
Romance, Religion and the Occult: The Revival Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated contemporary fantasy and fiction book from Orlando, FL, author Maggie Allen. - August 17, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Post-Holocaust World Still Faces Greed: Shantibux Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated action and adventure book from Mumbai, Maharashtra, author Ramesh A. Bakshi. - August 17, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Boomers Flop: What Happened to the Love Generation? Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated political science book from Seattle, WA, author Christopher Anderson. - August 17, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
J.A. Carlton’s Literary Exploits Take Aim at Children
Thriller writer J.A. Carlton is now using her Young Adult “Heroes of the Line” series to show victims of abuse that in spite of their hardships, they can be heroes. - August 17, 2011 - Uneak Press, Inc.
Writer, Octavio A. Melo finds Inspiration in Yachats, Oregon
Author, Octavio A. Melo touches Pulse of Americans in his new book, Consciousness Rising. - August 16, 2011 - Octavio A. Melo
First Book to Compare Native American Authors from the United States and Canada Published
Contemporary Native Fiction in the U.S. and Canada is the first book to focus on Native American authors from the United States and Canada through the lens of postcolonialism. - August 16, 2011 - Bauu Institute and Press
Outcome, A Novel: There’s More Than a Hurricane Coming …
Compelling Fiction about the convergence of lives and the battered dog who escapes the blowing sand and gusty winds by Barbara Ebel, the physician-turned-author. - August 16, 2011 - Barbara Ebel MD author
Latest Wocoski Poetry Book Published Online / A Journey Through DC Land
“A Journey Through DC Land” written and illustrated by Joe Wocoski is a collection of poems about Washington DC: Tourists, visitors and new arrivals, all think that they are in "DC Land." They only see our nation’s capital as a magic kingdom containing only the White House, the Capitol, the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument. This book of poetry breaks through the surface of this image of our Nation’s Capital as a political amusement park inhabited by unreal characters. - August 15, 2011 - Joe Wocoski Author
A Woman Denied... The Early Years by Rebone Makgato Now Available on Amazon.com
This is the story of Raymond, a mixed gender baby who was raised as a boy. Throughout school and teenage life, Raymond went through every imaginable heartbreak as the unmistakable signs of womanhood began to emerge... and struggled alone to survive. A Woman Denied... The Early Years (amazon.com)... - August 15, 2011 - Rebone's Writes
Deep Brain Productions' "Uncle Bill's Bedtime Stories for Progressives" Now Available at CreateSpace
A new book of bedtime stories geared toward Progressive parents and their children has just been published at CreateSpace.com -- available at Amazon as a paperback and Kindle. - August 14, 2011 - Deep Brain Productions
In Hospice Care, Niece Shared Aunt’s Dying Experience
Somewhere In Between: The Hokey Pokey, Chocolate Cake and The Shared Death Experience, a non-fiction book by Lizzy Miles, was published on August 7, 2011. - August 14, 2011 - Lizzy Miles, LLC
Poet Ravi Shankar Launches Deepening Groove with Joel Allegretti, Susan Frischkorn & Lisa C. Taylor in an Evening of New Poetry at RAW, Hartford, CT
Ravi Shankar launches his new book “Deepening Groove,” winner of the 2010 National Poetry Review Prize, on Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 6 pm, at Real Art Ways, 56 Arbor St, Hartford, Connecticut 06106. Three notable authors will join Shankar, each reading from their new works -- Joel Allegretti, Susan Frischkorn and Lisa C. Taylor. Connecticut Poet Laureate Dick Allen, who has hailed Shankar as “one of America’s finest younger poets,” will introduce the readers. - August 14, 2011 - Poets Wear Prada
New MP3 Player Comes Preloaded with 100 Greatest Books Audiobook Collection Saves Money and Hassle of Downloading Individual Books
Library of Classics, Inc. announced today the release of its new product, an MP3 player that comes preloaded with expertly narrated audiobook versions of the 100 greatest books of all time and 50 pieces of classical music. For the first time, fans of classic literature and music can listen to all... - August 13, 2011 - Library of Classics, Inc.
Kamath Publishing Releases New Book by an Author Who Claims Meditation Can Promote World Peace
Kamath Publishing recently released a new book by San Diego author Yogi Kanna titled "Nirvana: Absolute Freedom." The author talks about how the book can help people discover true freedom and fulfillment, leading to a more co-operative and peaceful society. - August 13, 2011 - Kamath Publishing
"Lucifer's Pommel" a Journey Into a Small Town's Hell, Published by Barren Hill Press at Smashwords
Author T. A. Bradley Releases His First Horror Novel on Smashwords in eBook Formats Suitable for Most Popular E-readers - August 12, 2011 - Barren Hill Publishing
New Book on Leadership Essentials Released and Published by Outskirts Press: Linebacker in the Boardroom: Lessons in Life and Leadership by Marvin A. Russell
Global Leadership and Human Resources professional Marvin A. Russell synthesizes his experience on the gridiron with the strategies he has learned in the boardroom in this inspirational guide about the tenacity and perseverance necessary to be a successful leader anywhere. - August 12, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
How Emotionally Damaged Are We? Discover the Thinkiatry Principles www.thinkiatry.com
Author Dr. John O’Brien presents the exciting, revolutionary new tools and process for his readers to improve their emotional health and relationships by eliminating habitual negative thinking and invites them to become members of the happiest people on earth: Thinkiatrists. - August 12, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Parenting Strategies for Success: Because I Said So Published by Outskirts Press
In this new well researched guide, school administrator, community leader and author Dr. Charlotte Green invites her readers to examine their own parenting styles to examine the influence it has on their children’s academic success. - August 12, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
One Roulette Wheel, One Indian War: Coming Through Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated action and adventure fiction book from Brooklyn, NY, author Leonard Marks. - August 12, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Love Lives Wildly Intertwined: Tha Bottom Line Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated African American romance fiction book from Lancaster, CA, author Hope Lynetté. - August 12, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Concealing the Evidence: Buried in The Heartland Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated crime fiction book from Boise, ID, author John H. De Blieck. - August 12, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
While Man Plans, Life Laughs: No More Bull Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated mystery and detective fiction book from Pueblo, CO, author John Sharpe. - August 12, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Historical Fiction About Faulkner’s Grandfather Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated historical fiction book from Hernando, MS, author Allen Wildmon. - August 12, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
A New Harmony of Mind: Overcoming the Enemy Within Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated body, mind, spirit, inspiration and personal growth book from Cordova, TN, author Jaime Fernandez. - August 12, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Blue Eye Comics Releases In the Wake of Heroes Available at IndyPlanet and ComicsMonkey
Operation: In the Wake of Heroes has commenced and is now available now at IndyPlanet and ComicsMonkey. - August 12, 2011 - Blue Eye Comics
The Lonely Sun - The Exciting First Novel by Lee E Fuller Jr of Portland, Oregon
For nearly a century mankind has been at war with an alien race known only as the Vegans. With the war slowly being lost Captain Donald Stuart is dispatched on a mission to transport a group of scientists outside the galaxy to test a new weapon that has the potential to turn tide of war against the Vegans. They discover a star 70 light years outside of the galaxy with a single planet where they uncover a secret concerning the origin of mankind that will change the destiny of the Federation. - August 11, 2011 - Lee E Fuller Jr
New Golf Mystery, Willowtree by Mike Bove
New amateur sleuth novel, Willowtree now available in print. - August 11, 2011 - Mike Bove
Round Frog Sends Flying Pig to Save Wild Animals
Round Frog is proud to release a brilliant new eBook for kids. Wiggles and the Loch Ness Monster. Ten percent of the profits will be donated to the Born Free Foundation. - August 11, 2011 - Round FROG
Top VIP Girl Valarie Amber Publishes New Book "The Naked Truth in a Gentlemen’s Club"
After working as a top VIP girl for 10 years, Valarie Amber is informing other dancers about the ins-and-outs of the industry in her new book, “The Naked Truth in a Gentlemen’s Club.” - August 11, 2011 - The Naked Truth, Inc.
Debut Author Tal Yanai Joins the Stories for Children Publishing August ‘11 World of Ink Virtual Tour
Stories for Children Publishing will be touring debut author Tal Yanai and his book, Life Is Not a Candy Store: It’s the Way to the Candy Store all month long in August 2011. - August 11, 2011 - Stories for Children Magazine
Youth Author Laniyah Bailey Joins the Stories for Children Publishing August ‘11 World of Ink Virtual Tour
Stories for Children Publishing will be touring youth author LaNiyah Bailey and her book, Not FAT Because I Wanna Be all month long in August 2011. - August 11, 2011 - Stories for Children Magazine
Jerry V. Dollar Publications Now Available as E-Books
Jerry V. Dollar is pleased to announce enhanced electronic publication of “A Dollar’s Worth; Around the World in Eighty Blogs” and “Announcing a Flight Delay; Horror Stories from a Road Warrior.” Both works are currently available in the popular Kindle format, offered... - August 11, 2011 - Jerry V. Dollar, Author
1,001 of America's Favorite Recipes
Cookbook Resources introduces 1,001 of America's Favorite Recipes, a new cookbook that comes from stained recipe cards, popular regional traditions, product labels and old publications that spread these recipes from coast to coast. Now in one cookbook, these favorites are at your fingertips and... - August 10, 2011 - Cookbook Resources, LLC
Savant Books Announces Release of Its 2011 Savant Poetry Anthology, "Wavelengths"
Savant Books and Publications LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii, publishers of significant books and enduring media for the 21st century, releases the 2011 Savant Poetry Anthology "Wavelengths." - August 10, 2011 - Savant Books and Publications LLC
Reinvention Expert Swears Under Oath His "Career GPS" Can Guide Americans to Exciting New Job Path (Regardless of the Economy)
Peter J. Fogel, noted expert on how to successfully re-invent life after 40, is releasing his latest book, Reboot Your Career: 27 Ways to Reinvent Yourself in the Workplace (If You Still Have a Job!). Book presents in a witty, engaging style, proven strategies that help readers create "The Entrepreneurial Mindset" to maximizing their career potential and achieve their career goals. - August 09, 2011 - Fortune 500 Comedy Communications