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New Confidence To Love Your Life Audio CD Offers Keys to Phenomenal Self-Confidence
An inspirational tale that reveals profound truths about confidence –awaken a renewed passion and brilliant determination to move forward into the life of your dreams. Celebrated author and Intuitive Growth Expert shares her secrets. - October 22, 2008 - Annette Colby
Local Author Self Publishes Joke Book, Now Available on Amazon
Mark Chandler, 27, of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, has achieved a dream - to have his joke book, The Laughter File, published. Mark embarked on his mission whilst still a teen. He says, "I love jokes - I always have. It all started when I began collating jokes - I'd rewrite them on my computer,... - October 22, 2008 - Mark Chandler
World Vegan Day Celebrations - Festivals, Film, Pizza and a Magazine Launch on Nov 1st 2008
An international round up of the World Vegan Day celebrations, festivals, parties, menus and PR launches on November 1st. - October 21, 2008 - Foods for Life Nutrition Services UK
Wingate's 2nd Novel, "Bobby's Diner," Screams Into #5 Slot of Bestseller List
After only 6 weeks in ebook format, "Bobby's Diner" hits the bestseller list for the publisher. - October 21, 2008 - Author Susan Wingate
Lulu Press Announces the Release of How To Keep Your Man: And Keep Him For Good
Lulu press announces the much anticipated publication of How To Keep Your Man: And Keep Him For Good by author Darren G. Burton. The book is the author's most recent in the Women / Relationship category and has received worldwide distribution at a RRP of $19.95. About The Book Can women really... - October 21, 2008 - Darren G. Burton
Relativity for Four-Year-Olds
A Relativity Birthday Present is the first story in Dr. Robert G. Williscroft’s captivating, educational and beautifully illustrated Starman Jones series designed to give young readers an intuitive grasp of esoteric scientific concepts like Relativity. A Relativity Birthday Present teaches... - October 21, 2008 - Starman Press
Discover the Phenomenom of the World’s First AudioMovie™ the Audio Book Has Evolved
New media format for audiobooks. First of its kind in the world. AJ Scudiere's Resonance, a suspense/thriller novel, becomes the world's first AudioMovie. - October 20, 2008 - Griffyn Ink
PM Moon Publishers' Premier Author, Dr. Mosetta Penick Phillips-Cermak, Launches New Book
PM Moon Publishers announces it has released The Magic Of Laven-Rock by Dr. Mosetta Penick Phillips-Cermak. - October 20, 2008 - PM Moon Publishers, Limited
First Sleepy Hollow Book in Almost 200 Years Finally Released
One of the greatest thrillers of all time - The Legend of Sleepy Hollow - is brought back to life almost 200 years after Washington Irving penned his famous story. Renowned romance novelist Morgan Leshay has finally let the headless horseman ride once again from the pages of her newest book, The Legacy of Sleepy Hollow. - October 20, 2008 - Morgan Leshay
Upcoming Book from EMK Press for Adopted Teens Seeks Submissions
To help adopted and fostered teens navigate a difficult time in their lives to be different and alone, EMK Press and editor/adoptee Bert Ballard are creating a submission based book of connection. They are looking for submissions of articles, poetry, prose, artwork, photography and empowering quotes that will be hopeful and supportive to adoptive and fostered teens at this watershed time in their growth and development. - October 19, 2008 - EMK Press
No Mush Today Blog Tour Stops at Lori Calabrese Writes
Jump into the world of picture books and find out more about children's book illustrator, Nicole Tadgell and the release of her newest book, No Mush Today. - October 19, 2008 - Lori Calabrese Writes
Katrin Atienza's Book "33 - a Collection of 33 Poems" Now Available
German expat and poet Katrin Atienza releases her debut poetry collection. Sold immediately through lulu.com, the book will be available through online/retail bookstores within 2 months. - October 19, 2008 - Katrin Atienza
PublishAmerica Presents The Magic Cottage by Hannah Greer
PublishAmerica Presents The Magic Cottage by Hannah Greer. Frederick, MD PublishAmerica is proud to present The Magic Cottage: Book One: The Velvet Bag Memoirs by Hannah Greer of Roswell, Georgia. Eight-year-old twins Asa and Prentiss Fallmark are spending the summer with their grandparents. Grammy and Papa set a goal for the month-long vacation: the twins are to investigate and stretch their imaginations without the use of television, electronic gadgets, or radio. - October 18, 2008 - Hannah Greer Enterprises
"Silver Parachutes" - A New Non-Fiction Book That Couldn’t be Timelier Given the Current Financial Crises
Real incidents of white-collar scams, that are collectively costing losses of hundreds of billions of dollars to our economy each year; with strategies to recognize and prevent them, while providing financial and entrepreneurial impetus to 'be the change' to increase profits and consciousness, and propagate awareness. - October 18, 2008 - THAV LLC
Historic Photos of Connecticut by Sam L. Rothman
Turner Publishing announces the new release, the Historic Photos of Connecticut by Sam L. Rothman. This 10x10 volume showcases the pictorial narrative of Connecticut through stunning, culled-from-the-archives photography. - October 18, 2008 - Turner Publishing Company
Self Published Book Chronicles a Life with Parkinson's Disease
Author Bonnie McCollough Broadhead recounts her husband’s experience with Parkinson’s disease in this Xlibris published book order to help other who suffer the infirmity. - October 18, 2008 - Xlibris Publisher
Toothy Grins Publishing Announces the Release of the Book: What You Should Know About Gum Disease
New book on gum disease, written by a layman for the layman, is now available with major online retailers. Finding the information from his dentist to be lacking and ineffective, an Overland Park man does his own research on gum disease. After discovering many tools, techniques and applications that go beyond mere brushing and flossing he achieved a state of healthy gum tissue and decided to write a book to describe his experiences and share his methods and results. - October 17, 2008 - Toothy Grins Publishing, LLC
AuthorHouse Announces Its Top Ten Best-Selling Titles for Sept. 2008
AuthorHouse, the leading provider of self-publishing and marketing services for authors around the globe, has announced its top ten best-selling titles for Sept. 2008. 1. The Special Little Boy by Dawn Castillo 2. The Falling Rainbow by Jing Suh 3. MemoraBEALEeia: A Private Scrapbook of Edie... - October 16, 2008 - AuthorHouse
China’s Efforts Behind the 2008 Olympics Promulgated in Self Published Book
Linn Weiss’ self-published book, China Readies for Its Close-up, give details on the nation’s major overhaul prior to its success with the 2008 Olympic Games. - October 16, 2008 - Xlibris Publisher
The Intrepid Wordsmith
Author Forging Her Own Way as a Novelist - October 16, 2008 - Tonya R. Moore
Avalon Travel Selects Puerto Vallarta Author for Eighth Edition of Popular Moon Guide
Owner of Muñeca PR and local writer, Robin Noelle has been selected to take over the 8th edition of the popular Moon Guide to Puerto Vallarta by Avalon Travel. - October 15, 2008 - Robin Noelle
New Book on Haiti by Jean-Max Andre; an Analytical Study of the History of Haiti from 1492 to 1988
Window Into The Eyes of a Lone Black Nation is an analytical study of the history of Haiti. This study was done in a way you could have never imagine; as the author enters the mind, thought process, and rationale of slaves and their peculiar allegiance to Voodooism during the emancipation movement. - October 15, 2008 - JeanMaxAndre
Author Tom Benjey Kicks off Speaking Tour for New Book on Carlisle Indian School
"Doctors, Lawyers, Indian Chiefs" follows 50 Carlisle Indian School football immortals through later life as they battle with tackle socialites, bootleggers, students, moguls, prejudice, the government, ghouls, tooth decay and rum. - October 14, 2008 - Tuxedo Press
iUniverse Would Like to Announce the Release of Military Police Protection in Southeast Asia
New Memoir Examines the Impact of War, Highlights One Man’s Tour in Vietnam. Wars bring about many heartaches, loss of loved ones, trauma and stress. In his new memoir, Military Police Protection in Southeast Asia, Ray E. Jackson asks the question, “Do these tragedies have to be so... - October 12, 2008 - iUniverse
iUniverse Would Like to Announce the Release of Digital Destiny by Jeromie Carr and James Dunn
In a world just short of beyond our imagination, rife with ethical and political dilemmas that are sure to become our destiny, comes Digital Destiny, the new futuristic crime thriller by Jeromie Carr and James Dunn. Halfway through the 21st century, it is the golden age of the digital lifestyle. - October 12, 2008 - iUniverse
The Author of Sustainable Development Possible with Creative System Engineering Attended the 2008 Collingswood Book Festival
The author of Sustainable Development Possible with Creative System Engineering met with many people at the Collingswood Book Festival and signed his book. Mr. Sobkiw commented "The kids in college and fresh out of college were very interested in the book. To my surprise a large number of... - October 12, 2008 - CassBeth
Courage to Win - Steven Sutherland, 2008 ISNB#978-0-615-25662-7 Newest Book 2008
Courage to Win by Steven Sutherland Andrew has developed a mental toughness and heart with that won’t quit and will only succeed. Through his journey he will take you through total days where he learned the game and the game became him and completed him. You see a young man with courage... - October 11, 2008 - Steven Sutherland
Shocking Truths About Breast Cancer Revealed in Self-Published Book ‘The Bumble Bee Miracle’
Nina Hughes Anderson shares her dreadful ordeal with breast cancer in the Xlibris self-published release “The Bumble Bee Miracle.” - October 11, 2008 - Xlibris Publisher
Historic Photos of North Carolina by Wade G. Dudley
Turner Publishing announces a new title, the Historic Photos of North Carolina by Wade G. Dudley. This volume showcases the pictorial narrative of the state of North Carolina in stunning, culled-from-the-archives images. - October 11, 2008 - Turner Publishing Company
The Adventures of Little Caesar Little Caesar's Christmas Adventure
The Adventure’s of Little Caesar. Photographic illustrator Naomi R. Heckler and new author Hope M. Kyelberg, have captured the attention of young readers by using photographs for a more realistic and personal appeal. Having previously published a photography book, “Come to My... - October 11, 2008 - Photography by Naomi
New Book Published on Stamp Collecting by Okonkwo Okuji Awa, the Author of SurfersBrowse.com: My Journey from Stamp Collecting to Philately
My Journey From Stamp Collecting to Philately by Okonkwo Okuji Awa, the author of SurfersBrowse.com, is a book written primarily as an attempt to show why stamp collecting or philately is a worthwhile occupation, even in these modern times when more people use the Internet than visit the Post Office to satisfy their communication needs. - October 10, 2008 - SurfersBrowse.com
Poetess Victoria L. McColley from Indiana Has Released Her First Edition Dark Poetry Book: Captured Darkness (First Edition) ISBN: 978-1-4357-1951-4
May The Shadows in Your Heart Find You in Peace Within Any Captured Darkness.... 115 pages, 8.5" x 11", perfect binding, white interior paper (60# weight), black and white interior ink, white exterior paper (100# weight), full-color exterior ink. - October 10, 2008 - Poetess Victoria L. McColley
W.O.A International Releases Book by Wanda Alvares
W.O.A International through its Publications division releases Natural Beauty a book by Wanda Alvares. - October 10, 2008 - W.O.A International : Records & Studios
iUniverse Would Like to Announce the Release of Fallen Angel by Lucinda Esperanza
Parent finds tough love isn’t easy. Fallen Angel offers hope, encouragement to families struggling with defiant teens. In Fallen Angel, author Lucinda Esperanza shares the real life 33-year struggle of a loving mother whose son has experienced many different battles in his life including... - October 10, 2008 - iUniverse
Martial Art Expert Releases New Book Explaining History of Martial Arts
World of Martial Arts reveals the history of the martial arts. This new book offers an informative look at the martial arts from various countries including karate, jiu-jitsu, kung-fu and tai-chi. The author Mr. Robert Hill, a Kentucky Native began studying the martial arts at the age of six and has attained degrees in several styles. - October 10, 2008 - Robert Hill
My Tuxedo No Longer Fits by Robert Elias Ballard
Author Publishes Book of Memories About Growing up in a Rural N. C. Textile Village - October 09, 2008 - Robert E. Ballard
Poetry Book of Love's Many Passions: "Passions of Love" First Edition by Indiana Poetess Victoria L. McColley. Romance, Passions, Love, Inspirational Verses, Spirituality
Passions of Love (First Edition). Poetry from The Heart, Soul & Voice of Love, by Indiana Poetess Victoria L. McColley. - October 09, 2008 - Poetess Victoria L. McColley
Schools Add Turner Publishing's Wealtheow to Curriculum
Schools begin adding Wealtheow: Her Telling of Beowulf to curriculums. - October 09, 2008 - Turner Publishing Company
iUniverse Would Like to Announce the Release of Dreams Can Come True by Albert Duran
New Poetry Collection Reflects Poet’s Deep Connection to Family. Albert Duran’s, new collection of poetry, Dreams Can Come True, is a testament to the power of a close-knit family and loved ones who provide each other with support and guidance in difficult times. Eighty poems touch on... - October 09, 2008 - iUniverse
iUniverse Would Like to Announce the Release of Profiles in Ohio History by Ronald Shannon
New Book Provides In-Depth Chronicle of African-American History in Ohio, Accomplishments that Shaped U.S. History. In a fascinating new book by professor and author Ronald Shannon, Profiles in Ohio History: A Legacy of African-American Achievement, he presents a comprehensive account of the... - October 09, 2008 - iUniverse
Author Dr. Betty Kovács to Hit Signs of Life Radio with The Miracle of Death
The Kamlak Center Tackles Death. “Putting Birth and Death Back Together Again” is exactly what Kamlak is all about. The Miracle of Death by Betty J. Kovács, Ph.D., is Kamlak’s first in a series of punches aimed at changing the way we look at death—and life. Author, lecturer and frequent radio guest Dr. Betty Kovács will be featured on Forever Family Foundation's Signs of Life Radio on October 9th at 5 PM Pacific. - October 08, 2008 - The Kamlak Center
New Controversial Novel 'Global Shadows' by Dan Sterlinck Out Now
Almost guaranteed to stir up controversy due to it's political and religious context, this book could very quickly become victim of censorship. In a world where the author's freedom is limited by publisher's fears of vocal backlash and public scrutiny, Global Shadows is not afraid to touch the taboo, which writing about Islamic organizations has become. - October 08, 2008 - Dan Sterlinck
Jackie Spencer and Her New Book "Delectable Spirit"
Jackie Spencer and her book "Delectable Spirit" will be at Space39 Art Gallery in Downtown Ft. Myers Fl. Oct. 25th 6-10 PM for Zombiecon08. Jackie will be available for book signing during the event. One of her many works of art will be on display at the gallery as well as other local artists. All are welcome to come downtown and enjoy the festivities. - October 08, 2008 - Jackie Spencer
Cowboy-Up Holiday Book Tour and Fund Raiser to Benefit Therapeutic Riding and Horse Rescues
The 2008 Cowboy-Up Holiday Tour will help Horse Rescues and Therapeutic Riding Centers Raise funds to continue the important work they do by donating 20% of book sales to the listed centers. - October 08, 2008 - Horse Tales For The Soul
Untold Truths About Asperger’s Syndrome Unveiled in Xlibris Self-Published Release, ‘Aspie’
The self-published book, Aspie: Memoirs on the Blessings and Burdens of Asperger's Syndrome, discusses the symptoms and treatment of Asperger’s syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder. - October 08, 2008 - Xlibris Publisher
Author Releases New Book Into the Wild
Author uses BookCrossing.com to release and track one of her books. - October 08, 2008 - Gayle Trent
Highly-Anticipated Third Novel in Alexandra Merritt Mystery Series, "The Las Vegas Special," Hits Bookstores This Month
Author Donna Foley Mabry launches the release of her third novel, The Las Vegas Special, with several book signing events this month in Las Vegas. - October 08, 2008 - Donna Foley Mabry
Night Publishing – as the World Faces Economic Collapse, is This How It All Ends?
As the world goes into economic melt-down, a new book by Tim Roux describes how the world will end and what is to follow. - October 07, 2008 - Night Publishing
Vinx Reaches Out to Fans for Help with "Memoirs"
Recording artist and educator Vinx is reaching out to his fans to fund his next album, Volume 1 of 4 of "50 Memoirs of a Hip Ole' Black Man." - October 07, 2008 - Dreamsicle Arts & Entertainment Group, LLC
Cessna Training Manuals
Red Sky Ventures announces the latest in their type rating series, the Cessna 210 Training Manual. These books are available for international delivery on line at www.lulu.com. - October 07, 2008 - Red Sky Ventures