NEW YORK, N.Y. /Publishers Newswire/ — This week, author Stephanie Pedersen – “Kale: The Complete Guide to the World’s Most Powerful Superfood” (ISBN: 978-1454906254) – and rising star holistic health personality will share how the power of food can attract more of the good things in life with “Charismatic Eating,” during her featured presentation at the State of Now Conference, #140You, June 18-19, at the 92nd Street YMCA.
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NEW YORK, N.Y. /Publishers Newswire/ — This week, author Stephanie Pedersen – “Kale: The Complete Guide to the World’s Most Powerful Superfood” (ISBN: 978-1454906254) – and rising star holistic health personality will share how the power of food can attract more of the good things in life with “Charismatic Eating,” during her featured presentation at the State of Now Conference, #140You, June 18-19, at the 92nd Street YMCA.
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /Publishers Newswire/ — Strategic Media Books has announced a new book from award-winning crime author Ron Chepesiuk, “Black Caesar: The Rise and Disappearance of Frank Matthews, Kingpin” (ISBN: 978-0985244019), which goes in-depth to investigate the unsolved disappearance of the legendary drug kingpin Frank Matthews. It was July 2, 1973, when Frank Matthews, history’s first African American drug kingpin, jumped bail in New York City with $15 to $20 million – the equivalent of $80 million to $90 million in today’s money. It is believed he took his beautiful mistress, Cheryl Brown with him.
DENVER, Colo. /Publishers Newswire/ — PixyJack Press has announced publication of “Surviving Wildfire: Get Prepared, Stay Alive, Rebuild Your Life – A Handbook for Homeowners” (ISBN: 978-1936555154), by Linda Masterson; a practical prescription for homeowners living with wildfire risk who want to know how to be better prepared, stay alive when wildfire threatens and have what they’ll really need to start over if disaster strikes.
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /Publishers Newswire/ — Available for the first time in an exclusive ebook version from Cultmachine, “The Adventures of Ford Fairlane” (ISBN: 978-0-9840327-6-1) by journalist and screenwriter Rex Weiner features two gritty tales of private eye Ford Fairlane, the music industry’s “rock n roll detective.” Fairlane solves cases involving the punk rock and new wave scenes in New York City and Los Angeles in the late-1970s.
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /Publishers Newswire/ — “Aloha Wanderwell: Call to Adventure” (ISBN: 978-1484118801) is a new book published by the Nile Baker Estate and Boyd Production Group that journals the adventures of Aloha Wanderwell Baker, who at age 16, became the first woman to travel around the world in a Model-T Ford automobile.
AUSTIN, Texas /Publishers Newswire/ — In his new book, “The Artist’s Guide to Success in the Music Business” (ISBN: 978-1-60832-578-8, Greenleaf Press) music consultant, producer, coach, and author Loren Weisman provides a roadmap for the artist’s journey from passion to profession. In the book, Weisman draws on over two decades of experience as a working musician and music business consultant to provide instruction, enlightenment, and sage counsel for indie bands, artists, and small record labels who want to make their mark in “the music biz.”
ADDISON, Ill. /Publishers Newswire/ — “Celestial Inferno: Poems of Another Realm,” initially released in hardcover, is now available as an eBook through Amazon as a Kindle edition (ASIN: B00C9PEW3U; 32pp; Aaron Ozee Poems), as well as other ebook formats through top book resellers. First published at age 16, Ozee always found converting his inner thoughts and feelings into the written word was the best way to show others his intelligence.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Publishers Newswire/ — In his new book, “Don’t Go Broke Paying the Nursing Home” (ISBN: 9780988902619), retirement expert and author Karl Kim, CFP, CLTC, explains that each year thousands of people are thrust into a “care crisis” when a family member or loved one needs long-term care. The book in particular focuses on California retirement planning and explains Medi-Cal Recovery procedures.
ASPEN, Colo. /Publishers Newswire/ — In a new book, “The Trust Frequency: 10 Assumptions for a New Paradigm” (ISBN: 978-098874713; Cameron/Baxter Books), co-authors Connie Baxter Marlow and Andrew Cameron Bailey challenge a number of basic assumptions which have driven humanity’s behavior for millennia and offer a new paradigm for consideration on the issue of climate change.
TORRANCE, Calif. /Publishers Newswire/ — The latest round-up of 10 new and recent books from Q4/2012 and Q1/2013 – which may have been missed due to not originating from major New York book publishing houses, or “big name” authors – has been announced by Publishers Newswire (PNW) as part of their semi-annual “Books to Bookmark.” PNW is an online resource established in 2004 for small publishers, as well as lesser known and first-time book authors to raise awareness about their work.
NEW YORK, N.Y. /Publishers Newswire/ — Mansions and millionaires! A recently published non-fiction book by author DJV Murphy, “Who Was E. B. Gallaher?” (ISBN-13: 978-1480043770; paperback; CreateSpace), purports to have possibly solved a regional mystery about a millionaire’s bequest while doing research for the biography.
LANCASTER, Pa. /Publishers Newswire/ — After years of psychotropic medications and intense therapy, author Shuvender “Shubi” Sem is telling his story of schizophrenia in his autobiography “Murder and Misunderstanding; One Man’s Escape from Insanity” (ISBN: 978-1479256969; paperback). “Our mental health system is broken. We need to fix this before more crimes are committed,” says Sem.
TAMPA, Fla. /Publishers Newswire/ — Author William G. Hyland Jr. this past week announced his latest American political history book, “Long Journey with Mr. Jefferson” (ISBN-13: 978-1612341972). The magisterial collaboration over half a lifetime between historian Dumas Malone and his subject, Thomas Jefferson, is the basis for the new non-fiction work.
WASHINGTON, D.C. /Publishers Newswire/ — On Monday, January 28th, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will host the announcement of the Open Book Project. The Open Book Project is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State, the Arab League Educational, Cultural, and Scientific Organization and leading education innovators to expand access to free, high-quality open educational resources in Arabic, with a focus on science and technology and online learning.
NEW YORK, N.Y. /Publishers Newswire/ — Lawrence Wright, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “The Looming Tower,” has written a revelatory book about the Church of Scientology titled “GOING CLEAR: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief” (ISBN: 978-0307700667), published on January 17th by Alfred A. Knopf. The book offers an exhaustive account of the church, from its founding by L. Ron Hubbard to its present-day leadership under David Miscavige.
CALIFON, N.J. /Publishers Newswire/ — DJV Murphy considered the current market conditions as the backdrop to his latest book “So You Want To Be A Landlord: Tales From The Crypt” (ISBN: 978-1461087014). He ventures there is no bad time to invest in property. The 100 plus page book combines humor with technical information about how to succeed being a landlord and is illustrated with cartoons depicting the pitfalls and successes of owning investment real estate.
WILMINGTON, Del. /Publishers Newswire/ — “Family Tiez” (ISBN: 978-0976224310 paperback; Level V Publishing), an underground, nationwide, bestselling novel by Mustafaa As-Salafi that chronicles the story of a large-scale, illegal drug distribution enterprise in the Tri-State area, will be re-released for purchase in eBook formats, including Kindle and iBooks this month.
LAS VEGAS, Nev. /Publishers Newswire/ — A new book, “Healthy Hannah’s Fitness Fables: A Promise to Yourself” (ISBN-13: 978-0985277307; hardcover) by Jay and Hannah England and published by KidsProsper Publishing, pairs father-daughter authors in the fight against childhood obesity. It is illustrated by a former personal trainer, Joe Romano II.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Publishers Newswire/ — Writer Arnold Rudnick and publisher Paraphrase, LLC, have donated 100 copies of new illustrated children’s book “Little Green” (ISBN-13: 9780981587974) to the My Stuff Bags Foundation and have also pledged all net profits from book sales for the month of December 2012. “Little Green” is an entertaining new children’s book with an important message and question to consider: Isn’t it possible?
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /Publishers Newswire/ — A new book by Jennifer French, “On My Feet Again: My Journey Out of the Wheelchair Using Neurotechnology” (ISBN 978-0-9882342-0-8; Neurotech Press) will be showcased October 23, 2012 at the Neurotech Leaders Forum in San Francisco. French is a quadriplegic and competitive sailing athlete who recently medaled at the 2012 Paralympics Games.
ESCONDIDO, Calif. /Publishers Newswire/ — DKeeley Press has announced the publication of the first book in a new Paranormal Mystery series, “Having a Whaley of a Time” (ISBN: 978-0578104836) by Donna Keeley. By using the history and “documented ghosts” from the Whaley House in San Diego, Calif., the book weaves an “enjoyable, fictional mystery with real facts.”
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Publishers Newswire/ — Diogenes Research, an independent history research group, today announced the publication of a new book on the previously rarely examined history of the Age of Discovery, providing resolutions to several contentious issues: “The Chinese Origin of the Age of Discovery” (ISBN: 978-1-62141-693-7), by Chao C. Chien. The book is over 300 pages long and contains over 300 illustrations.
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. /Publishers Newswire/ — Indie authors own a significant chunk of the 21st century book market, and newcomers can join the ranks with help from indie mentor Dara Beevas by utilizing tips and tools found in her new book, “The Indie Author Revolution: An Insider’s Guide to Self-Publishing” (ISBN 9781592985043; paperback).
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Publishers Newswire/ — For the first half of 2012, Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online resource established in 2004 for small publishers, as well as lesser known and first-time book authors, has this week announced its latest semi-annual “Books to Bookmark” list. This is a round-up of 13 new and recent books for 2012 which may have been missed due to not originating from major New York book publishing houses, or “big name” authors; or being yet another ghost-written celebrity rant.
STILLWATER, Minn. /Publishers Newswire/ — The new book, “Your Family Compass: A Parenting Guide for the Journey” (ISBN: 9781592984893) by parenting expert Jenny Hanlon, is a “terrific resource for people raising children from birth through the early teens.” It will be released October 10, 2012 and kick off with a public launch party Oct. 13-14, 2012, held at Carpenter Nature Center as part of their annual Apple Fest.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. /Publishers Newswire/ — The new book, entitled “Medicaid Planning: From A to Z” by attorney K. Gabriel Heiser, teaches attorneys, CPAs, financial planners, insurance agents, and other financial advisors all the rules and planning techniques necessary to advise clients how to qualify for Medicaid and get their nursing home expenses paid without going broke.
ANNAPOLIS, Md. /Publishers Newswire/ — In his new book, “Outing the Moronocracy: Ending the Rule of the Blind, the Stupid, and the Disgraceful in American Society,” (ISBN: 978-0-9705438-8-2; Solving Light Books) controversial author Robert Bowie Johnson, Jr. has published thirty specific examples of alleged “scientific incompetence” on the part of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS).
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /Publishers Newswire/ — Allen Shadow’s new thriller, “Hell City” (ISBN: 978-0985968809; Kindle edition), tumbles New York City toward devastation yet again as it tracks the newest breed of jihadists bent on pulling off “the big one.” The novel will be released on the 11th anniversary of 9/11 by Blue City Media. Kirkus Reviews calls the novel, “A striking read that will leave you looking around the corner in fear.”
TORONTO, Ontario /Publishers Newswire/ — Annette Poizner, Ed.D., a Registered Social Worker practicing in Toronto and a certified graphologist, recentlly published doctoral research which explored graphology use within psychotherapy. That study, performed at the University of Toronto, is summarized in her just published textbook, “Clinical Graphology: An Interpretive Manual for Mental Health Practitioners” (ISBN: 978-0398087265; hardcover; Charles C Thomas Publisher).
MILWAUKEE, Wisc. /Publishers Newswire/ — In her book “Uncommon Beauty: Crisis Parenting from Day One” (ISBN: 978-1592984879), author and parent Margaret Meader shares her knowledge and experience of learning her second child had Apert Syndrome.
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. /Publishers Newswire/ — A new book, ‘Capitol Hell’ (ISBN: 978-1592985364), a saucy novel about the crazy co-workers, high maintenance politicians, and over-the-top entourages that can only be found inside the beltway, was inspired by real-life events experienced by former Norm Coleman staffers Jayne Jones and Alicia Long.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. /Publishers Newswire/ — New children’s chapter book, “Sir Licksalot & The Island Fools” (ISBN: 978-1462680924), by author D.L. Carroll with illustrations by Teri Cuneo, has already won a Family Review Center ‘Gold’ award.
HAMPTON, N.H. /Publishers Newswire/ — Author Kathy Kingston was awarded the Chuck Cumberlin Memorial Sportsmanship Award at the 2012 International Auctioneer Championship (IAC) competition on July 20. Ms. Kingston is author of “Record-Breaking Fundraising Auctions Volume 1: 54 Auction Design Tips” (ISBN: 0-9774565-0-1) and “Volume 2: 54 Auction Night Tips” (ISBN: 0-9774565-2-8).
CINCINNATI, Ohio /Publishers Newswire/ — A new edition of the best-selling Kindle edition and hardcover book, “A Walk for Sunshine” (ISBN: 978-0-9679482-3-2) was released as an audio book on June 5, 2012. What began as a solo Appalachian Trail (AT) adventure with bears, bugs, and blisters, has become an annual fundraising source for Sunshine, a home for the developmentally disabled in Maumee, Ohio. When author and speaker Jeff Alt embarked on his AT journey to raise funds for Sunshine, he didn’t know that his journey would spark the creation of an annual event.
NEW YORK, N.Y. /Publishers Newswire/ — A new book, “Any Ol’ Jack” (ISBN: 061550521X; Kindle edition), is a self-help resource by first-time author Jack Dexter, that promises to inspire people who are confused about their sexuality. Dexter describes this engaging read as a “self-help book that will break people out of ‘the closet.’”
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Publishers Newswire/ — “Sarcophagus” by Jean-Pierre Chevalier (ISBN: 9780595676781; ebook: ISBN: 9780595836185), an underground classic and compelling literary phenomenon, read by patient advocates and would-be whistle-blowers, is now available in Kindle Edition format.
PHOENIX, Ariz. /Publishers Newswire/ — In his new book, ‘Salvation is from the Jews: Moses, Judaism, and the Jewishness of Christianity’ (ISBN: 978-1449725464; paperback; West Bow Press), Christian theologian, J. Christopher, gives a different explanation for what Pat Buchanan, calls ‘the death of Christian America.’
BOSTON, Mass. /Publishers Newswire/ — Writers Glen Publications has announced the release of ‘The Gospel of Ashes’ (ISBN: 978-0982589229), a fiction thriller, by author Lloyd R. Prentice. Plot: While searching for Phan’s missing daughter, Boston residents Mei Li Phan and Landry Carmichael stumble into a massive conspiracy. Their search threatens powerful forces seeking radical change. So now – they must die. The conspiracy: nuke a major American city.
MORGAN HILL, Calif /Publishers Newswire/ — In March of 2012, 14-year old author Moshe Kai Cavalin’s ‘We Can Do’ (ISBN: 978-1618630452; paperback), published by Bookstand Publishing, made Amazon’s Top 100 list, showing how successful an author with a dream can be. Moshe Kai Cavalin’s inspirational story asserts that he is not a genius, but rather, that every youngster can, with good planning, a strong heart, hard work, and a resilient mind, succeed beyond all expectations.
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /Publishers Newswire/ — Goodwin Publishing, LLC recently announced the release of a new audio book and e-book, ‘Teaching English Abroad: A Financial Prayer Answered’ (ISBN: 987-1937860202), by Jonathan Goodwin. According to the author, ‘This e-book and audio book is written for anyone who wants to explore the world while making money.’
CHARLOTTE, N.C. /Publishers Newswire/ — Jackie Fame, Inc. (FAME), the leading kid/teen social network, is joining forces with The Weinstein Company to promote the movie ‘Bully.’ With every ‘Bully’ ticket purchased through MovieTickets.com FAME will provide a free download of its book ‘Kid2Kid, Keepin’ it Safe Online’ (ISBN: 978-0675500256) made available for the NOOK and Kindle eBook formats.
PHOENIX, Ariz. /Publishers Newswire/ — RainMan SEZ, LLC has announced the second, updated, edition of ‘Black Man Hates Obama: OUTRAGED 2.0′ (ISBN: 978-1450793025; paperback, 269 pp), by controversial author RAINMAN, just in time for the 2012 U.S. Presidential campaign season.
WASHINGTON, D.C. /Publishers Newswire/ — A new children’s book, ‘The Easter Bunny That Grew Up’ (ISBN: 978-1468554960; paperback; AuthorHouse), by Gretta Parker with illustrations by Maya Tolliver, pays tribute to a little rabbit that captured the hearts of people around the world on Facebook and the contributions he made to rabbits in rescues and shelters.
HOUSTON, Texas /Publishers Newswire/ — Rockwood Enterprises, Inc. announced this month the launch of a new audio book edition of ‘Equinomics 101′ by Richard B. Dicks, CPA – a management and record keeping system designed to teach horse owners and horse-related businesses how to efficiently manage their finances.
FINKSBURG, Md. /Publishers Newswire/ — Tailgating Digest is a new company prepping the launch of digital and print magazines to reach a growing market of over 50 million tailgaters in the U.S. each year. ‘A great magazine, website and company is built on valuable content. That is what we plan to deliver across all of our media channels,’ says Marc Heyman, founder and publisher.
DURHAM, N.C. /Publishers Newswire/ — A new book by Sherrie Dillard, “The Miracle Workers Handbook: Seven Levels of Power and Manifestation of the Virgin Mary” (ISBN: 978-1846949203; paperback; John Hunt Publishing), explains the seven phases of the Virgin Mary’s life as ‘a blueprint for all people to experience divine intuitive communication, synchronicity, grace, miracles and ascension.’
CINCINNATI, Ohio /Publishers Newswire/ — A new book, ‘Our Whole Life Is Our Whole Responsibility’ (ISBN: 978-0578094489), by Michael G. Kamau, and published by Life Energy Publishing, inspires people to take control of their lives.
NEW YORK, N.Y. /Publishers Newswire/ — This year, the Association of American University Presses (AAUP) celebrates the 75th anniversary of its founding in 1937. Both the history of the association and the future of scholarly communications will provide focus for a series of events, including a “University Press Week” in November 2012, to mark the occasion of the AAUP 75th anniversary.
PETERSBURG, Va. /Publishers Newswire/ — In ‘Education Behind Bars’ (ISBN: 978-1934597774; Sunbury Press) author Christopher Zoukis makes the case for why all Americans should support education in our prison system. Most Americans don’t realize that the United States could save upwards of $60 billion each year by simply educating prisoners. ‘Why should the American taxpayer care about people who are incarcerated in our prison system? Simple, it is a true cost-saving measure that should be discussed,’ says the author.
DALLAS, Texas /Publishers Newswire/ — Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas will hold a lecture, ‘What is a Girly-Girl?’ on Feb. 1, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. in partnership with The Dallas Institute for Humanities and Culture. Author Peggy Orenstein will discuss today’s girly-girl culture that influences them from infancy onward.
CHICAGO, Ill. /Publishers Newswire/ — Unable to find a restaurant ratings’ guide that not only incorporated multiple cities, but one that provided unprejudiced and genuine opinions of professional reviewers, author Deborah Gonderil chose to publish ‘Restaurants Recommended’ (ISBN: 978-1466283176; paperback), compiling a series of sources of reviews from professional food critics.
FT. WORTH, Texas /Publishers Newswire/ — Award-winning American teen comic book author and publisher Jake Tinsley has taken on another tough subject for kids – both tweens and teens – bullying at school and at home. Again teaming with ‘Manga’ artist Jason Dube, Tinsley’s character ‘Night Owl’ takes wing to fight this crime that affects so many kids.
NEW YORK, N.Y. /Publishers Newswire/ — This week, author Stephanie Pedersen – “Kale: The Complete Guide to the World’s Most Powerful Superfood” (ISBN: 978-1454906254) – and rising star holistic health personality will share how the power of food can attract more of the good things in life with “Charismatic Eating,” during her featured presentation at the State of Now Conference, #140You, June 18-19, at the 92nd Street YMCA.
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /Publishers Newswire/ — Strategic Media Books has announced a new book from award-winning crime author Ron Chepesiuk, “Black Caesar: The Rise and Disappearance of Frank Matthews, Kingpin” (ISBN: 978-0985244019), which goes in-depth to investigate the unsolved disappearance of the legendary drug kingpin Frank Matthews. It was July 2, 1973, when Frank Matthews, history’s first African American drug kingpin, jumped bail in New York City with $15 to $20 million – the equivalent of $80 million to $90 million in today’s money. It is believed he took his beautiful mistress, Cheryl Brown with him.
An interview with Richard Samson, consultant, expert on mental skills, human effectiveness and user interfaces, and author of “Mind Over Technology, Coming Out on Top as a Wired World Starts to Run on Automatic.” Richard …
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