The Association of American University Presses this year celebrates the 75th anniversary of its founding in 1937
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 – 13:40:10 -0500 EST | No Comment

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.

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Author Peggy Orenstein Dissects Today’s New ‘Girlie-Girl Culture’ at Dallas Event
Mon, 09 Jan 2012 – 19:20:15 -0500 EST | No Comment
Author Peggy Orenstein Dissects Today’s New ‘Girlie-Girl Culture’ at Dallas Event

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.

Grand Finale of Konrad Ventana’s Post-Lux Trilogy Wins ‘Editor’s Choice’ and ‘Rising Star’ Distinctions
Tue, 29 Nov 2011 – 09:50:00 -0500 EST | No Comment
Grand Finale of Konrad Ventana’s Post-Lux Trilogy Wins ‘Editor’s Choice’ and ‘Rising Star’ Distinctions

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Publishers Newswire/ — Konrad Ventana’s new novel, ‘Questing for Uberjoy’ (ISBN: 9781462029532), provides a ‘compelling journey of discovery for savvy postmodern readers,’ revealing vital facets of creativity and achievement through the transformative artistry of literary fiction.

New eBook Series starts with, Book 1: Your 181 Goodie Bag Gifts From God, by Linda Glas
Tue, 22 Nov 2011 – 13:43:26 -0500 EST | No Comment
New eBook Series starts with, Book 1: Your 181 Goodie Bag Gifts From God, by Linda Glas

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /Publishers Newswire/ — Unexplained thoughts and sensations await readers of “The 22 Best Kept Secrets of All Time,” a new 22-book set of beautifully illustrated e-books, holding within a lifetime of “searching, learning, and discovering” by author Reverend Linda Glas. The first title is: Book 1: Your 181 Goodie Bag Gifts From God (ISBN: 978-0984316-04).

New book, Avoiding Sexual Dangers: A Parent’s Guide to Protecting Your Child, by Drs. Medlin and Knauts
Wed, 09 Nov 2011 – 13:08:55 -0500 EST | No Comment
New book, Avoiding Sexual Dangers: A Parent’s Guide to Protecting Your Child, by Drs. Medlin and Knauts

ATLANTA, Ga. /Publishers Newswire/ — The launch of the book, “Avoiding Sexual Dangers: A Parent’s Guide to Protecting Your Child” (ISBN: 9781463772819), by psychologists and sexual abuse experts Dr. Medlin and Dr. Knauts, was announced this week by Protecting Kids LLC.

PMLA Authors Speak on Collaborating for Community Effect and Donate Book Sales to Local NonProfit
Wed, 09 Nov 2011 – 11:47:20 -0500 EST | No Comment
PMLA Authors Speak on Collaborating for Community Effect and Donate Book Sales to Local NonProfit

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. /Publishers Newswire/ — Dr. Daryl D. Green and Ms. Noriko Chapman, of PMLA, say that many college students do not make a connection between class instruction and the reality of practical living. However, a local professor along with his former students hopes to share their story to assist others during the economic downturn. Chapman’s new book, “Second Chance: An In-depth Case Study on Nonprofit Organization’s Resource Allocation and Operational Maximization” (ISBN: 978-1453686263) is co-authored by her LMU professor, Green.

‘The Beat Hotel’ has been optioned by producer Pamela Dickerson for development as a narrative feature film
Mon, 18 Apr 2011 – 13:39:37 -0500 EST | No Comment
‘The Beat Hotel’ has been optioned by producer Pamela Dickerson for development as a narrative feature film

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /Publishers Newswire/ — “The Beat Hotel,” the non-fiction book by Barry Miles (ISBN: 978-1903809587, Grove, 2000), about American Beat Era icons creating groundbreaking art, literature and lifestyles in a legendary hotel in Paris, …

Author and International Speaker Marilyn Schoeman Promotes Global Green Light Day (GGLD)
Wed, 16 Mar 2011 – 08:01:46 -0500 EST | No Comment
Author and International Speaker Marilyn Schoeman Promotes Global Green Light Day (GGLD)

SEATTLE, Wash. /Publishers Newswire/ — Initiated by Marilyn Schoeman, Global Green Light Day (GGLD) is a powerful new global movement that occurs on the first day of spring, March 21. On this day, step out …

Pending new book release, ‘A Patzer’s Story,’ by Timothy A. Sawyer uses chess as a metaphor for life
Fri, 03 Dec 2010 – 14:57:39 -0500 EST | No Comment

MORRISTOWN, N.J. /Publishers Newswire/ — Pending release, “A Patzer’s Story,” by Timothy A. Sawyer, managing director of Morristown-based MBD Consulting, uses chess as a metaphor for life. In “A Patzer’s Story,” Sawyer draws comparisons between …

Author/Artist Jeff Sheng In-Person Signings for ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ from A&I Books
Tue, 21 Sep 2010 – 10:48:43 -0500 EST | No Comment
Author/Artist Jeff Sheng In-Person Signings for ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ from A&I Books

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /Publishers Newswire/ — Artist Jeff Sheng will be signing copies of his ground-breaking book “DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL: Volume 1″ (ISBN-13: 978-0-9844474-1-1) this month at two events sponsored by A&I Books. Saturday, Sept. …

Author Ron Wilk to Appear on Lifetime TV’s ‘The Balancing Act’
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 – 15:01:18 -0500 EST | No Comment
Author Ron Wilk to Appear on Lifetime TV’s ‘The Balancing Act’

BOCA RATON, Fla. /Publishers Newswire/ — Ron Wilk, author of the thriller “Papal Rogues” (ISBN: 978-1936183029), will be appearing on Lifetime Television’s, The Balancing Act, on Monday, August 30, 2010. The national morning show, which …

Waiting to Exhale Sequel ‘Getting to Happy’ – An Evening with Author Terry McMillan
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 – 13:27:19 -0500 EST | No Comment
Waiting to Exhale Sequel ‘Getting to Happy’ – An Evening with Author Terry McMillan

WASHINGTON, D.C. /Publishers Newswire/ — The Oracle Group announces that, on September 9, 2010 New York Times Best Selling Author Terry McMillan will discuss her highly anticipated sequel to Waiting to Exhale titled: “Getting to …

Nutrition Author Lifts Yet Another Guinness World Record – Credits Sulfur-rich Diet in New Cookbook
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 – 09:46:09 -0500 EST | No Comment
Nutrition Author Lifts Yet Another Guinness World Record – Credits Sulfur-rich Diet in New Cookbook

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /Publishers Newswire/ — Athletes who heard the rumor said it couldn’t be done. How could a 5-foot woman, barely weighing in at 95 pounds compete with professional weightlifting men to set a …

Health and Fitness Author and Guinness Record Holder Raises the Bar with Another Record Breaking Attempt
Thu, 22 Jul 2010 – 13:18:05 -0500 EST | No Comment
Health and Fitness Author and Guinness Record Holder Raises the Bar with Another Record Breaking Attempt

SAN FRANCISO, Calif. /Publishers Newswire/ — On August 14, 2010 Thienna Ho plans to take the men’s Guinness World Record for the most weight dead lifted in one hour. Athletes who heard of this news …

Author K. Gabriel Heiser to Discuss Medicaid Planning on the John Stossel Fox-TV Show
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 – 08:47:48 -0500 EST | No Comment
Author K. Gabriel Heiser to Discuss Medicaid Planning on the John Stossel Fox-TV Show

NASHVILLE, Tenn. /Publishers Newswire/ — K. Gabriel Heiser, attorney and author of the best-selling book “How to Protect Your Family’s Assets from Devastating Nursing Home Costs: Medicaid Secrets” (ISBN: 978-0979080159; Phylius Press 2010), will be …

Girls Write Now announces Spring 2010 series ‘CHAPTERS’ featuring new writers and guest authors
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 – 14:07:47 -0500 EST | No Comment
Girls Write Now announces Spring 2010 series ‘CHAPTERS’ featuring new writers and guest authors

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Publishers Newswire/ — Girls Write Now (GWN – www.girlswritenow.org), New York City’s premier creative writing and mentoring organization for high school girls, today announced the launch of its spring series, CHAPTERS, celebrating …

Author Raul Ramos y Sanchez is touring Southern California, the setting of his controversial debut novel
Thu, 27 Aug 2009 – 09:26:17 -0500 EST | No Comment
Author Raul Ramos y Sanchez is touring Southern California, the setting of his controversial debut novel

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Publishers Newswire/ — Author Raul Ramos y Sanchez is touring Southern California, the setting of his controversial debut novel AMERICA LIBRE following its July 29th release by Grand Central Publishing (formerly Warner …

NAACP Centennial Author Pavilion Themed 100 Years 100 Authors in New York City July 13-15, 2009
Thu, 09 Jul 2009 – 09:13:25 -0500 EST | No Comment
NAACP Centennial Author Pavilion Themed 100 Years 100 Authors in New York City July 13-15, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. /Publishers Newswire/ — The NAACP Centennial Author Pavilion welcomes national bestselling authors, Diahann Carroll, Hill Harper, Chris Gardner, Tiki Barber, Terry McMillan, Carl Weber, Chef Jeff Henderson, Stephen L. Carter, Dr. Dorothy Height, …

Author and Brewer Bob Skilnik Petitions White House for ‘Beer Nutrition Czar’ Position
Fri, 12 Jun 2009 – 11:40:44 -0500 EST | No Comment
Author and Brewer Bob Skilnik Petitions White House for ‘Beer Nutrition Czar’ Position

CHICAGO, Ill. /Publishers Newswire/ — Publisher Bob Skilnik, president of Gambrinus Media, announced his candidacy today for the role of United States “Beer Nutrition Czar.” President Obama might soon be looking for another Czar who …

The Girls Write Now’s Spring Reading to Feature Author Jean Thompson and Today’s Amy Robach
Tue, 09 Jun 2009 – 16:07:01 -0500 EST | No Comment
The Girls Write Now’s Spring Reading to Feature Author Jean Thompson and Today’s Amy Robach

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Publishers Newswire/ — Girls Write Now (GWN), New York’s premier creative writing and mentoring organization for high school girls, today announced its annual spring reading, the culmination of another year of developing …

Author Trevicia Williams Empowers Women through Professional Development at 360 Degree Women Conference and Expo
Mon, 09 Mar 2009 – 14:37:02 -0500 EST | No Comment
Author Trevicia Williams Empowers Women through Professional Development at 360 Degree Women Conference and Expo

ORLANDO, Fla. — Renowned author, motivational speaker and organizational psychologist Dr. Trevicia Williams will empower women personally and professionally as she presents the fourth annual 360 Degree Women Conference & Expo in Orlando, Florida Saturday, …

Author Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to Appear on In the Cafe with Mocha Television Show
Fri, 06 Mar 2009 – 13:26:38 -0500 EST | No Comment
Author Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to Appear on In the Cafe with Mocha Television Show

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Oracle Group announces that, on April 17th, 2009, President Johnson Sirleaf will discuss her upcoming release titled: “This Child Will Be Great: Memoir of a Remarkable Life by Africa’s First Woman …

Medical Marijuana Author Dennis Peron Endorses Craig X Rubin for L.A. Mayor
Tue, 24 Feb 2009 – 13:30:38 -0500 EST | No Comment
Medical Marijuana Author Dennis Peron Endorses Craig X Rubin for L.A. Mayor

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Publishers Newswire/ — Dennis Peron, the senior citizen who wrote “Proposition P” back in 1991, says, “Vote for Craig Rubin.” Proposition P was the nation’s first medical marijuana legislation and has inspired …

Authors to Celebrate Girls Write Now Day on March 8
Mon, 23 Feb 2009 – 14:01:55 -0500 EST | No Comment
Authors to Celebrate Girls Write Now Day on March 8

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Girls Write Now (GWN), New York’s premier creative writing and mentoring organization for high school girls, today announced its annual commemoration of “Girls Write Now Day,” a local celebration of International …

Skin Care Author Wins Guinness World Record for Longest Wall Sit
Mon, 22 Dec 2008 – 03:53:01 -0500 EST | One Comment

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /Publishers Newswire/ — Dr. Thienna Ho, founder of Thienna, Inc., a skin care company that focuses on health, is no stranger to setting world records. She is the current Guinness World Records’ …

In New Book, Mystery of the 6,000 Year Old Science and Art of Astrology Has Been Solved
Tue, 09 Dec 2008 – 06:30:17 -0500 EST | No Comment

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /Publishers Newswire/ — Author of the new book, “ASTROMASKS” (ISBN: 978-0-615-23386-4), Vijay Rishii Ph.D., announced today that his book reveals the secret code behind the ancient and controversial science of astrology. The …

Skin Care Author Will Attempt Her Second Guinness World Record
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 – 06:33:09 -0500 EST | No Comment

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /Publishers Newswire/ — Dr. Thienna Ho, founder of Thienna, Inc., a skin care company that focuses on health, is also the current Guinness World Records’ holder for the most sumo squats in …

USA Book News Names Dee Dee Phelps Finalist in The National Best Book 2008 Awards
Fri, 31 Oct 2008 – 09:15:14 -0500 EST | No Comment

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Publishers Newswire/ — Altergate Publishing announced today that author Dee Dee Phelps’s “Vinyl Highway” (ISBN: 978-1934321751) is a finalist in the National USA Book News Best Book Awards Autobiography category. Vinyl Highway …

Hundreds of Freelance Writers Rally to Help a Seriously Ill Colleague to Pay Her Medical Bills, Support her Son and Save Her Home
Fri, 12 Sep 2008 – 07:20:00 -0500 EST | No Comment

New York, N.Y. /Publishers Newswire/ — We’ve all heard heartwarming stories about friendships found and romances rekindled through social networking websites, but how far would you go to help a single mother stricken with a …

Former Psychic Spy and Author adds YouTube Videos for New Memoir: Operation Blue Light
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 – 07:32:44 -0500 EST | No Comment

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /Publishers Newswire/ — It took Philip Chabot 40 years to tell his story, and it’s now available on YouTube through philipchabot.com. Chabot was an integral part of what he believes to be an …

Sunny, Sweet Rock and Roll from Simpler Times: The New Dick and Dee Dee Review
Tue, 10 Jun 2008 – 05:29:34 -0500 EST | No Comment

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Publishers Newswire/ — Author and singer Dee Dee Phelps, the original member of the Warner Bros. Records duo Dick and Dee Dee, and singer/actor Michael Dunn, will re-create the hits of Dick …

Spiritual Author and Mentor Weston Jolly to Host Intuition Workshop in San Diego
Mon, 02 Jun 2008 – 05:44:02 -0500 EST | No Comment

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /Publishers Newswire/ — Weston Jolly, prominent spiritual channel and mentor, returns to San Diego in June to share two remarkable presentations to integrate intuition into everyday life. “Free Your Intuition” is a …

Author Julie A. Calligaro says Pets Owners Not Ready to Evacuate Their Pets in Emergency
Thu, 29 May 2008 – 04:59:54 -0500 EST | No Comment

TAYLOR, Mich. /Publishers Newswire/ — Julie A. Calligaro, author of “Protect Your Pet With Preparation, How to Keep Your Pet Safe in an Emergency and at Your Disability or Death” (ISBN: 1-890117-13-7), says the Northern …

Author Architect Donald J. Berg Releases Free DIY Garage Plans
Wed, 21 May 2008 – 05:08:13 -0500 EST | No Comment

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. /Publishers Newswire/ — Architect Donald J. Berg, author of 15 books on building and landscaping, including ‘American Country Building Design,’ has just designed plans for a new expandable garage to help solve …

Food and Wine Author to Host From Farm to Table Tours in Sonoma Wine Country
Thu, 24 Apr 2008 – 07:00:36 -0500 EST | No Comment

SONOMA, Calif. /Publishers Newswire/ — Discover the secrets of exceptional food and wine during an extravagant full-immersion culinary weekend, hosted by From Farm to Table, a gourmet travel company in Sonoma. Jeff Cox, the culinary …

NY Times Bestselling Author Jordin Rubin to Give Out 5,000 Copies of His Book ‘Perfect Weight’ at Atlanta ALIVE! Expo
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 – 07:13:15 -0500 EST | No Comment

ATLANTA, Ga. /Publishers Newswire/ — This spring, the ALIVE! Expo natural health and wellness event is back with new guest speakers, the country’s top environmentally green companies and plenty of cutting edge ways to keep …

Golf Authors Decry ‘Accidental Killing’ of Hawk by Pro Golfer Tripp Isenhour
Tue, 25 Mar 2008 – 06:25:25 -0500 EST | No Comment

SEATTLE, Wash. /Publishers Newswire/ — Most people are aware of the controversy created when professional golfer Tripp Isenhour killed a red-shouldered hawk by intentionally hitting golf balls at it. Isenhour’s claim that he was …

Author Mark Biskeborn Exploring How Veterans of Iraq Adapt to Civilian Life
Mon, 24 Mar 2008 – 06:27:16 -0500 EST | No Comment

IRVINE, Calif. /Publishers Newswire/ — The recent novel, “Mojave Winds” (ISBN: 978-0-9801383-0-6), by Mark Biskeborn, has been met with widespread interest and some controversy. On the eve of the 5th anniversary of the Iraq …

Author and Tax Expert Edward Lyon Releases 2008 Celebrity Tax Deductions List
Mon, 17 Mar 2008 – 06:39:53 -0500 EST | No Comment

CINCINNATI, Ohio /Publishers Newswire/ — Edward A. Lyon, founder of TaxTuneup.com Inc., announces release of his 2008 Celebrity Deductions list. Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes called taxes “the price we pay for civilization.” …