Publishers Newswire

Publishing NEWS: -- Larrea Press today announced its book "Miscalculated Risks: Attacked, Crippled, Paralyzed, Drowning, Unconscious and Freezing in The Wild (Just Not All At Once)" (ISBN: 979-8998909504), by Michael Cooper has been selected as a finalist for Adventure, Sports & Recreation Book of the Year by Foreword INDIES - one of the most respected international literary award panels.

Publishing NEWS: -- Epic fantasy author Michal Snaerravn announces the completion of his acclaimed trilogy, "The Chronicles of Hadúr," with the release of "Mist of Akhlys" (ISBN: 978-1834181714), published December 21, 2025, through Tellwell Publishing, alongside the launch of a new, free tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) campaign series inspired by the books.

REVIEW: Yes, it's true: Joseph Goebbels Helps today's GOP. Often considered the father of modern propaganda, Goebbels foreshadowed the GOP playbook in terms of distortion, deception, and dishonesty. Peter Longerich's "Goebbels: A Biography" (ISBN: 9781400067510) is excellent, appalling, and instructive.

REVIEW: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is a tool for the forces of evil. Don't believe it? You can read about their anti-American and anti-humanity actions in "The Influence Machine: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Corporate Capture of American Life" (ISBN: 9780812993288), an excellent modern-day piece of muckraking by Alyssa Katz.

Music and Performers NEWS: -- The Lowell Chamber Orchestra proudly announces that its Music Director, Orlando Cela, will conduct the United States premiere of "La azucena de Quito," a rarely performed oratorio by Spanish composer Joaquín Rodrigo, with the Philharmonic Society of Arlington in May.

Music and Performers NEWS: -- The Lowell Chamber Orchestra (LCO) will close its seventh season with "Heroism," a powerful and thought-provoking orchestral program on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Richard and Donahue Academic Arts Center in Middlesex Community College. True to LCO's mission, the concert is free and open to the public.

Software NEWS: -- HitPaw, a leading provider of AI-powered creative tools, announces the release of HitPaw FotorPea V5.4.0, featuring major updates including new AI enhancement models with Generative V2, AI Outpainting in the AI Canvas, and AI Agent for smarter image generation. This release also optimizes multiple workflows to improve efficiency and usability, empowering creators to deliver professional-quality results with greater ease.

Software NEWS: -- Tenorshare PDNob, named the best PDF OCR software for 2026 by many users, has recently received a boost. Its new PDNob 2.0 version offers higher accuracy, a simpler design, and smart AI features, making it a strong alternative for competitive tools.