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Lamar Hunt and the Founding of the American Football League
Tom Richey announces the release of "Lamar Hunt and the Founding of the American Football League." Take a peek inside the book at www.lamarhuntafl.com. - September 14, 2009 - Richey Resources
Hopefull: NC Teacher Publishes Book on Battle with Anorexia
North Carolina teacher and writer publishes book about her battle with anorexia. - September 13, 2009 - Kendal Finley Privette
Stories for Children Magazine Talks with Children’s Author Brandon Mull
Stories for Children Magazine Talks with Children’s Author Brandon Mull. Step onto the pages of the brilliant and magical world of Brandon Mull. This best selling NY Times author captivates the reader like none other. - September 13, 2009 - Stories for Children Magazine
Xlibris Implements Price Increase; Current Prices Good Until End of September
Effective October 21, 2009, Xlibris will implement a price increase on all publishing and marketing services. - September 13, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
Spirit Thinking Offers Two Free Gifts for Sign Up on Subscriber List
Free eBook of Teenage Girl's Parent Action Alert to be given to new subscribers of Spirit Thinking Inspirations, the newsletter of spirituality expert Reece W. Manley's Spirit Thinking website. Spirit Thinking is a division of Advocate USA, LLC. - September 12, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
Mike Dennis Novel, "The Take," to be Published by L&L Dreamspell
Hardboiled noir novel of human desperation slated for publication in 2010. - September 12, 2009 - Mike Dennis
Maid of Heaven Preview Now Available at Google Books
Maid of Heaven: The Story of Saint Joan of Arc is now available for previewing at Google Books. - September 12, 2009 - MaidOfHeaven.com
The Reign of 'Grandma' and 'Grandpa' is Over as Boomer Grandparents Opt for More Fitting Names
Baby boomers have redefined every aspect of our culture and grandparent names are no exception. New book You Can Call Me Hoppa! The Grandparents' Guide to choosing a name that Fits helps modern grandparents find the answer to the 'what to be called?' question. - September 11, 2009 - You Can Call Me Hoppa! The Grandparents' Guide to Choosing a Name that Fits
Announcing a New Non-Fiction Work: Transformed, 121 Biblical Articles, by Sylvia Huffnagle
The articles in this book are not written from the pastor’s point of view, nor the comforter’s point of view, but they are written from the exhorter of prophet’s point of view. You will not find them to be repeats of former article that you have read. Nor will you feel that they mimic the average sermon you may have heard. Their purpose is to maginfy and clarify the teachings of the Bible. - September 11, 2009 - Author and self-publisher, Sylvia Huffnagle
SFC: Families Matter Blog – Ugliest Futon Contest
SFC: Families Matter has teamed up with Sure Fit for the “Ugliest Futon Contest” beginning September 13 – 17, 2009. Sure Fit Futon Cover: The Futon started out as a traditional style Japanese bed, which doubled as a seat, and was portable enough to stow away when not in use. - September 11, 2009 - Stories for Children Magazine
Piker's Press Trumpets "Kid with the Cape" by Edward Bereta
Brace yourself for an exciting e-book read. It's the 1950's and "The Big Red Scare" is in full swing. A boy-magician discovers a powerful cape that Red saboteurs will kill for. Soon they're on the boy's trail. Fly to Booklocker.com to buy it. - September 11, 2009 - Piker's Press
BookCaster.com to Promote Book Video Previews and Trailers
BookCaster.com launches as an author and publisher resource to promote book video previews and trailers. The website presents a showcase for authors promoting their work through videos. Listings contain book summaries as well as information about the author and publisher. Listings may also contain... - September 11, 2009 - BookCaster.com
Ghost Author Announces Autumn Appearances
Elizabeth Eagan-Cox, author of the Shannon Delaney paranormal mystery novels sets appearance schedule for the Burnt Orange season. - September 10, 2009 - ElizabethEaganCox.blogspot.com
Book Signing – A People’s History of Florida 1513-1876: How Africans, Seminoles, Women, and Lower Class Whites Shaped the Sunshine State
Book Signing South Florida Author-Historian Adam Wasserman September 19th - September 10, 2009 - Adam Wasserman
Author Solutions Appoints Michael Rohrig Director of Channel Sales
Author Solutions (ASI), the world leader in indie book publishing—the fastest-growing segment of book publishing—is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Rohrig to the position of director of channel sales. “We are pleased to add Michael to our leadership team. His... - September 09, 2009 - Author Solutions
Over 14 Years to Write a Book- "Mon-Ton: The Old Man and His Treasure"
Author Vance Bell released the first book in the Mon-Ton story today after taking only 14 years to put it on paper. - September 09, 2009 - BellMountainBooks.com
Let Maikh Etto Show You How to Survive Anything
New book release titled: You Can Survive Anything! tells you how to survive anything you are currently battling with in life, including the current global economic meltdown. - September 09, 2009 - Maikh Etto
What Would You do with $300 and a One-Way Ticket to Mexico?
New Book Chronicles a Young Ex-Pat's Experiences in Mexico and Central America. - September 09, 2009 - Imagine: A Vagabond Story
Llewellyn Worldwide Launches New Website
Noted New Age Publisher/Bookseller Launches New Site Designed to Enhance Content, Community, and User Experience. - September 08, 2009 - Llewellyn Worldwide
Fall in Love with Fatal Marriage by Alicia Rice
Alicia Rice, international bestselling author of Diaries of a Dead Woman, has now released her second novel to all major retail bookstores as well as retail bookstores online. In this touching love story, Alicia Rice does an impressive job of capturing love, revenge, and sacrifice. This novel keeps... - September 07, 2009 - Epiphany Corner Publications
Author of Nine Lives Book Signing at Borders Books, Monaca Pa.
F. Say, debut author of the psychological thriller Nine Lives will be having a book signing at Borders Books in Monaca Pa, September 26th, 12:00pm - 3:00pm. - September 07, 2009 - Frank Say
Prayers That Unlock Doors of Blessings for You - Powerful Short Prayers for People on the Go - Adult and Children Prayers, and Inspirational Plays
George H. Oliver Releases a book of prayers entitled Powerful Short Prayers For People On The Go at Lulu.com (www.lulu.com), the world's fastest-growing provider of print-on-demand books. A book of prayers that's suitable for all ages, and a special rendition of short inspirational plays. Powerful Short Prayers For People On The Go will unlock doors of blessings for you. - September 05, 2009 - George Oliver
New England Fan Experience 2009
An annual non-profit volunteer-run convention held in Boston, Massachusetts. This year's featured celebrities include Leonard Nimoy, Gareth David-Lloyd, James Hong, Corin Nemec, Arron Dismuke, John De Lancie, and Sonny Strait. Writers and artists include Wen Spencer and Bettina Kurkoski. Gaming guests are Vicarious Visions, Science and Technology guest is the robot Aexeous and his creator, Joe Silva. - September 05, 2009 - New England Fan Experience
Local Author Attending Annual Bridgewater Book Fest
Frank say, author of Nine Lives will be attending the Brigewater Book Fest in Bridgewater Pa, Saturday, September 12th. Held in Bridgewater Pennsylvania. - September 05, 2009 - Frank Say
Xlibris Hollywood Book Trailer Marketing to Boost Book Sales and Exposure
Xlibris marketing service to increase sales and exposure by promoting self-published titles to Hollywood film agents. - September 05, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
New Novel "Elena, Woman of Courage," Reflects the Mood of the Roaring Twenties
The “Roaring Twenties” was a time of great change, when women raised their hemlines and bobbed their hair. It was a time of independence, courage, and adventure. - September 05, 2009 - Linda Weaver Clarke
Spirit Thinking: Your Guide to Enlightened Life Seeks Publisher After BPP Life
Major Publisher's Calendar Delays Publication. Faster, Aggressive Publisher Sought. - September 05, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
Self Published Author, Researchers Suggest Ways of Fighting Childhood Obesity
The Institute of Medicine, the National Research Council and author T. Alan Brenner present strategies for battling the obesity dilemma among American children. - September 04, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
Virtual Vice by Jason M. Kays is a Hit
Informational press release for “Virtual Vice” (BookSurge), a new technology crime novel by Jason M. Kays. - September 03, 2009 - Pump Up Your Book Promotion PR
Prophecy of Power the Debut Novel by Andrew Parker....Out Now
Prophecy of Power, the book everyone is talking about is available online at Amazon, and Barnes & Noble or ask at all good book stores. For latest reviews or to find out more about this Author go to www.andrewjparker.co.uk - September 03, 2009 - Andrew Parker
Mommy PR Reviews Stories for Children Magazine
Stories for Children Magazine is thrilled to announce a wonderful endorsement from Andrea Millay of Mommy PR - http://www.mommypr.com/?p=8934. Millay says, “I really like this website…there are tons of different things to look at here: great stories, arts and crafts, puzzles, and... - September 03, 2009 - Stories for Children Magazine
Stories for Children Magazine Announces Amazing But True Contest Winners
Stories for Children Magazine has built a strong readership with schools, teachers, libraries, and families since it’s inception in 2007 and strives to build their relationships stronger with each monthly publication. In recent months, Stories for Children Magazine held an Amazing but True... - September 03, 2009 - Stories for Children Magazine
Come Along on Homer’s Odyssey with Gwen Cooper in September ‘09
Author Gwen Cooper tours the blogosphere in September 2009 with “Homer’s Odyssey: A Fearless Feline Tale, Or How I Learned about Love and Life from a Blind Wonder Cat.” - September 02, 2009 - Pump Up Your Book Promotion PR
Launch of Essential Children’s Book “My Body Belongs to Me” Turns an Awkward Subject Into a Natural Discussion
New York City prosecutor writes groundbreaking title to teach children their bodies are their own. - September 02, 2009 - Safety Star Media
BooksofSoul.com Presents Interviews with Authors Laura Castoro, Pamela Samuels Young, Janete Scobie, and Tammy Fournier
Books of Soul (www.booksofsoul.com) has posted interviews with a diverse group of African American authors. Featuring first-time, self-published, bestselling, and award-winning writers, each interview offers an interesting insight into writing and promoting books. Best-selling and multi-award... - September 02, 2009 - Books of Soul
Local Minister/Teacher Encourages Christians to be Team Players
Bread of Life International, a private press, has published the book The Great Chess Game by Kansas, minister/teacher, Winner Torborg. The Christian book is a biblically based look at the work that God wants His children to do as a team. In 1985, author Winner Torborg began a newsletter ministry... - September 01, 2009 - Bread of Life International Ministries
Thirteen Lyme-Literate Health Care Practitioners Reveal Their Treatment Strategies for Chronic Lyme Disease in New Book
A new book, Insights Into Lyme Disease Treatment: Thirteen Lyme-Literate Health Care Practitioners Share Their Healing Strategies, provides people with Lyme disease and their physicians with current, cutting-edge information on the treatment of chronic Lyme disease and the corollary conditions that... - August 30, 2009 - Connie Strasheim
The Golden Rules of Making Money (and How to Use Them) Workbook by Laura M. Crawford
Workbook Unlocks Timeless Secrets to Making Money. - August 30, 2009 - Crawford Writing & Marketing
Pearl Shinn Wormhoudt’s Self Published Book Teaches Music from Deep Within
With a Song in My Psyche is a well-reviewed self-published volume that explores the psychological aspect of music teaching. - August 30, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
"Firsts: Origins of Everyday Things That Changed the World!"
New Book. “Firsts” are the milestones of history. Surprising, informative, humorous, and always fascinating, these wonderful, often little-known facts bring our world to life. Now, for the first time ever, Guinness World Record-holding trivia expert Wilson Casey has compiled over 500 firsts on nearly every topic imaginable, from fashion to food, politics to science, sports to art. - August 29, 2009 - TriviaGuy.com
Lower Health Care Cost Advocated in Self Published Title
Author and medical doctor Arndt von Hippel advocates lower health insurance costs in his book, Better Health Care at Half the Cost. - August 29, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
Looking for a Way Out of Corporate America? Here is the Escape Manual.
Custom Solutions announces the release of "No Limits: How I escaped the clutches of Corporate America to live the self-employed life of my dreams" by Sara Morgan. Sample chapters can be accessed online at www.nolimitsthebook.com. - August 28, 2009 - Custom Solutions
International Support for Marvin’s Mysteries
Richard Mulligan’s Marvin’s Mysteries, the middle reader book about a lost pet with a mysterious identity, is gaining an international fan base. Those fans are from all corners of the globe, but Europeans, in particular, have expressed interest in the story of the brave little fellow... - August 28, 2009 - Richard Mulligan
Barnes & Noble Adds "Absolutely Vulnerable" by Lehigh Valley Author Thomas Malm
Absolutely Vulnerable, The Crisis of Strategic Business Planning in America by Thomas Allen Malm (Brainworks Books) is now available from Barnes & Noble. - August 28, 2009 - Brainworks Books
Author of "America Libre" Tours Southern California, Setting for the Controversial Novel
Author of apocalyptic story, Raul Ramos y Sanchez, appears at colleges, book signings and writers workshop in Los Angeles and San Diego September 15 through 27. - August 28, 2009 - Raul Ramos y Sanchez
How to do a Back-to-School Vision Board by Best-Selling Author Joyce Schwarz, Booksigning & Workshop in Venice, Ca 8/27/09
What if you and your family could decide to make this the best school year ever for your kids? Well, now you can using an amazing, no-cost method called visionboarding. Best-selling author Joyce Schwarz, The Vision Board book (16 weeks as the #1 mystical bestseller on Amazon.com) explains how to in her upcoming workshop at the Mystic Journey Bookstore in Venice, California on Thursday, August 27 from 7-10 pm - August 27, 2009 - The Vision Board Institute
Author, Mimi DiLatese, Makes a Sparkling Debut with Her New Book "Dump His Ass"
"Dump His Ass” is a girlfriend to girlfriend guide to breaking up and moving on. - August 27, 2009 - Girly Gyrl Books LLC
Thomas M. Kiley Releases Free Child Injury Guide for Parents
Child injury lawyer Thomas M. Kiley, is offering a free book to help parents cope with the emotional, physical, and financial consequences stemming from their child’s injury. - August 26, 2009 - Thomas M. Kiley & Associates
Spirit Thinking® Inspires Aging Advocacy Group Formation by Client
Spirit Thinking® client Lea D. has been inspired. After completing The Horizons Approach to Spirit Thinking with Dr. Reece W. Manley, Lea wanted to give something back. - August 26, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
Yoga Poses to Practice at Any Moment in Your Daily Life
How many times have you heard someone say, "I'd really like to do yoga but I just don't have time for it?" That is no longer an excuse. The new book, Yoga in No Time at All, published by PranaPower, LLC, provides 39 poses that can be done while you are brushing your teeth, putting your... - August 26, 2009 - PranaPower, LLC