Publishers Newswire

Publishing NEWS: -- In "The Raid" (ISBN: 979-8249070199), entrepreneur Joshua Lybolt captures the morning his life was brought to a sudden halt. One moment he was operating at full speed - building, expanding, planning ahead. The next, everything stopped. Not gradually. Not symbolically. Immediately.

Publishing NEWS: -- Recent coverage in major outlets, including a New York Times feature on the rise of "sober party girls" and alcohol-free social spaces, has framed not drinking as a newly emerging cultural trend. From curated sober parties to alcohol-free bars and wellness-driven nightlife, sobriety is increasingly being rebranded as aspirational, social and even chic, The Evolution of Publishing Institute announced today.

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: -- "Abused," the new single from international singer-songwriter Liyah Bey, is not a confession or a plea-it is a declaration. Built on restraint rather than release, the song gives voice to survivors of abuse by doing something rare in popular music: naming the truth plainly, without softening it.

Music and Performers NEWS: -- The alternative folk-rock duo Cosmic Spin has released "Messenger," an original song, newly re-mastered on the Pentacle Records label. The track features Bara Waters and Robert Cassard's lush vocal harmonies, with atmospheric layers of guitars and other effects. "Messenger" is available to stream now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music and most other popular platforms.

Software NEWS: -- iToolab, a leading developer of innovative software solutions for mobile devices, has updated WaTracker to V1.3.3. The new version can help you view one time photo in WhatsApp again and again. WaTracker is different from all other WhatsApp tracking apps in the market.

Software NEWS: -- HitPaw, a leading provider of AI-powered creative tools, announced the release of HitPaw FotorPea V5.3.0, which focuses on making AI image editing smarter and more efficient. This update introduces refined AI models, streamlined workflows, and broader creative applications, helping users achieve high-quality results with less effort.