According to the author, the smart thing about the book is that it doesn’t spend as much time talking about what past decisions or experiences placed you where you are today, but focuses through encouragement on now that you are there, what do you need to get up from where you are. It’s an easy to read book that anyone, at any level, can understand. In plain direct talk, the book’s aim is to show the reader that because life is moving, no situation has to be a permanent one.

The book is especially geared toward our loved ones who may feel that they are stuck in a rut with no way out, or our family and friends who may believe that the only choices they have are the ones within the environment in which they live. The book inspires the reader to look outside of their current circumstances and know that the wonderful experiences that others are having, could be just as much theirs, as it is those who are experiencing them.

And most important, the words on the pages reminds us of the law of attraction, and that even now, we all can find so much in and around our lives to be thankful for. That being thankful for what we already have, even if it’s small now, will draw more into our lives to be thankful for. It encourages us to stop focusing only our needs, and start sharing what we have with others. Even if our time is all we have to share, no one has to look far to find someone who really needs it.

In every chapter, the reader is reminded that the way to change their circumstances is to consciously change the way they think. Maybe the book is a simple reminder of the truth we already know, that we just need to hear again.

Newly released, the softcover is available on Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, and signed books are available on www.tlpub.com .

“Rocky Mountain Blue Collar Haiku” expands the haiku genre and initiates new readers. As the title suggests, many poems are specifically mountain-inspired, reflecting “aha” moments relating to the majesty of the Rockies and the people and wildlife inhabiting this breathtaking mountain environment.

Haiku are short, typically three-line poems of 17 syllables or less (5-7-5). A haiku reports the essence of a moment as experienced just beyond usual cognizance. But, it does not contain the usual poetic devices such as simile or metaphor. Haiku are divided into two parts, by a technique called “cutting,” which is a surprise twist.

The author wrote his first haiku as a grade school assignment in a small Iowa town. His teacher was so impressed; she would not accept the haiku as his own.

“Gregory,” she said, “who wrote this poem for you?”

“I did,” he protested, choking up. “I did it myself.”

“No, I’m afraid you didn’t Gregory. It’s just too poignant for a boy your age.”

The moment was painful, but the passion for poetry was ignited. Later, Greg Paullus studied haiku as part of a curriculum in college while earning a B.A. in English. Drafted shortly after graduation, he served with honor in the United States Army during the Vietnam era. He resumed writing in the advertising business where he founded an agency and earned his living for over three decades. Over the years, the passion for reading and writing haiku never diminished, although most of the haiku in his book are recent expressions.

Newly released, the book is available on Amazon.com and signed books are available on www.bluecollarhaiku.com .

As people turn to their networks more than ever, Connecting: Beyond the Name Tag provides readers with a much-needed resource to help them build and maintain a large sphere of influence through face-to-face networking and social media. Dr. Saleebey’s new book delivers a wealth of knowledge on the subject of business networking, giving tips and examples on how to connect better with people by understanding the psychology of interpersonal relationships, while providing many tools for the reader.

THE EVENT DETAILS:
WHAT: Networking Event and Book Signing.
WHEN: Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 6 p.m.
WHERE: Stone Rose Lounge, Sofitel Hotel, 8555 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048.
WHO: All are welcome.
RSVP: www.socializr.com/event/603851144 .

Complimentary appetizers will be served and there will be a cash bar. It is open to all who would like to attend, and it will be a great opportunity to network and meet a wide variety of people.

“Connecting: Beyond the Name Tag” is a fresh and unique book that exposes the psychological nature behind human interaction. Tapping extensive personal experience and numerous examples, Dr. Saleebey reveals the keys to becoming a successful networker by sharing his holistic approach to making connections.

“Dr. Bill Saleebey has captured the real essence of networking that the most effective approach is to adopt it as a lifestyle…. This book is a must read for both the novice and experienced networker,” says Davis R. Blaine, Chairman, The Mentor Group; Managing Director, ProVisors.

Whether you are a seasoned veteran or just beginning, this book will help you move beyond the name tag when making connections both in person and online so that you build and maintain long-term mutually beneficial relationships.

Major Topics in the Book Include:
* First Impressions.
* Nonverbal Communication.
* Empathic Listening.
* Group Dynamics.
* Social Media.
* Centers of Influence.
* Personality Type.
* Referral Etiquette.
* Follow-Up Techniques.

About the Author:
Dr. Bill Saleebey is the foremost expert on the psychological dimensions of personal and business networking. He has over 25 years experience in networking, which he has used to develop an outstanding referral network that has generated millions in revenue. This vast experience, coupled with a strong psychological background, makes the information in Connecting both relevant and useful. He has been speaking throughout the United States on the topic of business networking.

Media Contact Information:
For media interviews, speaking engagement bookings and/or information regarding the book, “Connecting: Beyond the Name Tag,” contact Dr. Bill Saleebey at DrBillSaleebey(at)gmail(dot)com or visit www.ConnectingBook.com .

Mind chi is a modern interpretation of T’ai chi created by the book’s co-authors, emphasizing mental exercises. It synthesizes positive psychology, mental wellness and eudemonics (study of happiness) into one easy-to-follow guide.

“If you’re willing to spend just eight minutes a day doing super simple brain exercises, your life can change completely,” said Richard Israel, co-author of “Mind Chi.”

“The eight steps of Mind chi are grounded in established theories of memory, mind and motivational development and neuroscience,” added Vanda North, the book’s other co-author. “Our techniques are designed to improve your control, willpower and focus with the end goal of enhancing success both in your personal and business life.”

The Mind chi process encourages you to ask: What is right about me, and how can I have more of it? How can I learn to direct my will to produce the outcomes I desire? Practiced for only 28 days, this new way of thinking transforms into a life-enhancing habit.

Each of the eight steps takes just one minute and can be employed throughout the day whenever convenient.

One example, designed to improve focus, concentration and clarity of thought, is called “One.” In One, you set a timer and silently repeat the word “one” until an intruding thought occurs. At that point say “two” over and over until another thought intrudes, at which point you say “three,” and so on. At the end of one minute note the number you reached. The goal is to be able to stay on “one” for 60 seconds with no other thoughts intruding. You will discover, the authors say, that the lower you are able to keep that number over time, the better you will find yourself concentrating and focusing throughout your day.

“Mind Chi” (ISBN-13: 978-1-906465-58-2) is available through Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble and many other bookstores nation-wide (Price $23.95).

About the Authors:

Richard Israel is a consultant, international speaker, trainer and co-author with Tony Buzan of the best selling Brain$ell. He has lectured to over 100,000 people worldwide on business and sales techniques.

Vanda North is former president of the International Society for Accelerated Learning and Teaching and founded the Buzan Centres worldwide. She has authored several books and is a sought-after consultant by business, commercial and government organizations worldwide.

To learn more about “Mind Chi,” go to www.mindchi.com

“The I AM Principle” uncovers the “lost word,” as it has been called by some, which has its root in ancient texts and has been long sought after by those who believe it holds an inherent power over mind and matter. Appearing in the original Hebrew text from which Bibles today are translated, this lost word has been hidden from public view for over 2,500 years.

Author and former editor Kimberly Fuller is an ordained minister and for the past several years has studied the history of the Bible and the reasons behind the mystery of missing texts.

“Of particular interest is the fact that the name of God was deleted prior to even the public distribution of the Bible,” says Ms. Fuller.

According to the author, “The name of God, in Hebrew, YHWH, and in English,’I Am That I Am,’ is at the root of man’s consciousness and is the key to connecting to the Creator and to discovering the realities of the universe, greatly influencing how we as individuals relate to ourselves and to the world. Mankind was given this information over 2,500 years ago for a reason, and this reason must come to light.”

“The I AM Principle” attempts to dispel any superstitious attachments to the ancient and possibly oldest word in existence and offers a convincing argument for its rediscovery and use in modern society.

Newly released, the softcover is available on Amazon. and the book and ebook are available from www.theiamprinciple.com . A sample ebook is also available from the Web site.

Lung cancer patients often struggle under the stigma that their disease was self-inflicted. Their physicians sometimes approach them with less optimism, citing the poor overall survival rates. Simply put, as a group, lung cancer patients are under-informed, and under-encouraged.

“The doctor told me I had eight months to live,” remembers Ed, a lung cancer survivor. “That was eleven years ago.”

Covering the entire experience from diagnosis to recovery, Be a Survivor – Lung Cancer Treatment Guide features clear explanations, outstanding graphics, and candid testimonials by those who “have been there before.” But what makes the book truly unique is the positive, upbeat, encouraging tone that seeks to motivate and empower both the patients, and their families.

“It’s certainly one of the best lung cancer patient guides I’ve seen in my 13 years of working with lung cancer patients,” says Win Boerckel, the Lung Cancer Program Coordinator at CancerCare.

In the tradition of other widely acclaimed Be a Survivor books on breast and colorectal cancers, the new Lung Cancer Treatment Guide will fill the void that exists in educational materials on this common and challenging disease.

Vladimir Lange, M.D., a graduate of Harvard Medical School, is the creator and author of hundreds of DVD’s and books that are used to educate millions of patients and physicians worldwide. His programs have been translated into a dozen languages, and are on the “recommended” lists of major patient advocacy groups.

Lange Productions, the publisher of the book, is based in Hollywood, California, and has been the leading provider of medical media for over 20 years. For more information, please visit the website at www.langeproductions.com .

“Almost anyone can learn practically anything faster and easier using the Sdoia-Satz Method, a new system of teaching and learning,” says Phyllis Sdoia-Satz, Executive Director of Sdoia-Satz Institute in Miami.

The Sdoia-Satz Method helps students maximize achievement, increase self-confidence and develop motivation. Students learn how to discipline the mind and body and how to practice and study productively; they discover new ways to channel and coordinate physical and mental learning, they develop the ability to use different kinds of memory and explore new avenues to reduce stress. Step by step, Sdoia-Satz Method teaches students and instructors how to achieve optimum results from anything requiring practicing, studying, learning and memorization.

Specifically, the Sdoia-Satz Method addresses issues like:
* what to do when a child doesn’t want to practice or study;
* what to do when a student thinks “practice” is finished after ten or fifteen minutes;
* what to do when the student is frustrated, tired, bored, obstreperous;
* how to get a student to practice or study longer and more productively;
* how to help a student learn so that he or she retains information longer;
* unusual but very successful ways to memorize;
* what parents can do to help and things they should never do.

Because the Sdoia-Satz Method creates an upbeat approach to the learning experience, it enables everyone who uses it to obtain the most beneficial results in the least possible time. For years, instructors at the Sdoia-Satz Institute have been using this innovative method to teach their students with great success.

Although originally created and designed for music instruction, the Sdoia-Satz Method can be used for any discipline that requires practice, study and repetition. That includes sports, physical training, academic studies homework and music. It works with children as well as adults and seniors.

The Satzes say that the Sdoia-Satz Method cuts weeks, months, and sometimes even years from the learning process. They have demonstrated how the system works on major TV networks using students from the school as examples and articles have been written about the method in newspapers and magazines.

The Satzes are now conducting “Practicing Sucks, But It Doesn’t Have To!” seminars and workshops in bookstores, libraries, museums and schools. The Dade County School Board is hosting a three hour seminar for music instructors in the school system on Monday, April 5, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 12 Noon, at the David Lawrence School in Aventura. “Music instructors will receive educational credit for attending this seminar,” said Phyllis Sdoia-Satz.

For further information about the Sdoia-Satz Method or upcoming seminars, teachers, students, parents and schools may reach the Satzes by mail at 256 N.E. 85th Street, Miami, FL 33138 or by phone at 305.754.3097. Their website is www.sdoiasatz.com .

Sheng’s photographs show actual members of the military in various locations around the US, using lighting and shadow effects to mask part or all of his subjects’ faces. The dramatic collection of portraits, recently highlighted in the Los Angeles Times, includes e-mails from servicemen and servicewomen detailing both their service for their country and how the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy affects them.

The softcover book (ISBN-13: 978-0984447411) may be ordered online for $24.95 at www.DADTbook.com .

“After looking at all of the print-on-demand fine art book companies, I chose A&I because of their attention to color and detail, and their history of meeting art photographer’s high standards for their publications,” said Jeff Sheng, a professional photographer who also teaches at the University of California, Santa Barbara. “It was important for me to be able to meet directly with those printing and handling my book, and there was an added benefit of having everything done in-house, near my studio in Los Angeles. The resulting book that A&I printed is exquisite, with color density, quality of paper, and overall construction far surpassing other print-on-demand books that I had seen from other companies.”

“Jeff Sheng’s work takes us to the heart of the issue and we’re proud to be working with him on this important book,” said A&I co-owner Baret Lepejian. “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell really shows how short-run, print-on-demand technology is powering the self-publishing movement, playing a powerful role in our democratic process by giving artists the freedom to create their own special books with complete control over content and quality.”

A&I’s legacy of providing high-end photographic services to the world’s top photographers highlights the L.A.-based company as one of the last professional traditional film processors in the country. Now with two HP Indigo presses in its Hollywood plant, A&I Books has expanded its business into digital book production, printing fine-art editions for such noted photographers as Herman Leonard, Melvin Sokolsky, and Joel Meyerowitz. The on-site 1,200 sq. ft. A&I Gallery (www.aandi.com/gallery) has featured more than 150 photographers in solo and group exhibitions benefiting non-profits such as Amnesty International, Homeboy Industries, and Kickstart Intl., among others, sponsored by Hewlett-Packard.

About Jeff Sheng:

Jeff Sheng (www.jeffsheng.com) is an artist based in Los Angeles, California. His photographs have been published in the New York Times Magazine, the Los Angeles Times, the Boston Globe, Time Magazine, OUT Magazine and the Advocate. His photographic series “Fearless,” has been exhibited at over 40 different venues during the past three years including at the 2009 LGBT Human Rights Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, and ESPN Headquarters in the United States, and in 2008 was featured as a segment for the ABC World News with Charles Gibson. Jeff was recently awarded a grant by the St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation in British Columbia to expand “Fearless” into Canada, and the series, now with over a hundred LGBT high school and college athletes from the United States, is on view at Pride House in Whistler, BC during the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Jeff holds a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and a Master of Fine Arts (MFA: Studio Art) from the University of California, Irvine. He is now a Lecturer for the University of California, Santa Barbara, and teaches various courses in photography and also Asian American Studies. His work is represented by Kaycee Olsen Gallery in Los Angeles.

About A&I Books:

A&I Books (www.aandibooks.com) is a division of A&I Photographic and Digital Services (www.aandi.com), the leading high-end photographic services provider based in Los Angeles. A&I Books is the only U.S. provider of Book Creator(TM) (www.aandibooks.com/download), a free online book design software for customized photo books. Offering in-house printing, online book sales, professional design and publishing consultation, as well as on-site gallery exhibitions, A&I was voted #1 by members of the American Society of Media Photographers in print-on-demand and self-publishing services. Using and recycling Forest Stewardship Council certified papers, A&I Books ensures that its products are environmentally responsible.

Readers Favorite was created to help authors with honest reviews of their work and to assist them in obtaining more recognition and exposure through a respected Book Award Contest. In addition to the Award Contest, Readers Favorite also provides free reviews for authors and has been asked to review for such renowned authors as James Patterson, David Baldacci, Stephanie Meyer, and is trusted by prominent publishers like Penguin, Random House, Hachette, and Thomas Nelson.

Readers Favorite has also been selected by Amazon to be an Amazon Vine Reviewer, and over the years has earned the respect and gratitude of countless authors, publishers and publicists. An awards ceremony will be held in November 2010 at the Vegas Valley Book Festival, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Award quotes from Readers Favorite Judges:
“Sir Licksalot & The Maverick Fools is appropriate for third, fourth, and fifth graders. I think it might also be used in a middle school Reading Coach Program as a high interest/low level reader.”

“The Plot is Original, Entertaining and Imaginative.”

“Children will relate to the plot.”

About the Book:
“Sir Licksalot & The Maverick Fools” (ISBN: 1-60474-917-2) is for Ages 9-12. Author D.L. Carroll intertwines alienation, adventure, and tween humor as the story of one boys struggle to fit in unfolds. This story demonstrates the acceptance of individuality and the power of friendship. Using dialogue children can relate to, the author captures even the most reluctant reader’s attention.

Blaze N. Haught, once the most popular kid in fifth grade, becomes a loner when his parents move from their big city condo to a beach house. His parents agree to adopt a stray dog, Sir Licksalot, so long as Blaze promises to make an effort to meet new friends. Finding it difficult to fit in with the neighborhood kids, Blaze competes in challenges to win their friendship. A competition is underway when the boys notice their sisters, and Sir Licksalot, have disappeared from the mysterious water fountain in Blaze’s backyard.

While searching for the girls and Sir Licksalot, the boys find themselves on a death-defying adventure in Mavericks Extreme Water Cave.

Who said, “Surfs up”? Who will survive?

For more information about “Sir Licksalot & The Maverick Fools,” or author D.L. Carroll, please visit www.dlcarroll.com .

Parents, educators, librarians and retailers rely on MCA evaluations when selecting quality materials for children and families. The Mom’s Choice Awards(R) seal helps families and educators navigate the vast array of products and services and make informed decisions.

An esteemed panel of judges includes education, media and other experts as well as parents, children, librarians, performing artists, producers, medical and business professionals, authors, scientists and others. A sampling of our panel members includes: Dr. Twila C. Liggett, ten-time Emmy-winner, professor and founder of PBS’s Reading Rainbow; Julie Aigner-Clark, Creator of Baby Einstein and The Safe Side Project; Jodee Blanco, New York Times best-selling author, Priscilla Dunstan, creator of the Dunstan Baby Language; Patricia Rossi, host of NBC’s Manners Minute; Dr. Letitia S. Wright, D.C., host of the Wright Place(TM) TV Show; and Catherine Witcher, M.Ed., special needs expert and founder of Precision Education, Inc.

MCA judges are bound by a strict code of ethics which ensures expert and objective analysis free from any manufacturer association. The evaluation process uses a propriety methodology in which entries are scored on a number of elements including production quality, design, educational value, entertainment value, originality, appeal and cost.

To be considered for an award, each entrant submits five identical samples of a product. Entries are matched to judges in the MCA database. Judges perform a thorough analysis and submit a detailed assessment. Results are compiled and submitted to the MCA Executive Committee for final approval. The end result is a list of the best in family-friendly media, products and services that parents and educators can feel confident in using.

“The Smarter Preschooler” (ISBN-13: 978-0-9816426-5-9) is available in Barnes and Nobles stores, online retailers, and www.TheSmarterPreschooler.com for $14.95. Media review copies will be provided upon request.