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.

WASHINGTON, D.C. /Publishers Newswire/ -- The Department of State is pleased to announce the forthcoming publication of the 2010 Digest of United States Practice in International Law, covering developments during 2010.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /Publishers Newswire/ -- Independently produced and not affiliated with the official Ron Paul Campaign, the new 'Pin-Ups for Ron Paul' 2012 calendar features a sexy collection of female activists who believe this is the most innovative way to spread the message of presidential hopeful Ron Paul.

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.

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).

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.

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.

CHICAGO, Ill. /Publishers Newswire/ -- Author and finance expert Robert Stowe England will host a discussion and book signing event for his soon-to-be released...

KAILUA, Hawaii /Publishers Newswire/ -- In her new book, 'Portraits of Aloha Hope,' local photographer Sohee Chu captures the motivation behind 23 women who live in transitional clean and sober houses provided by Women in Need (WIN) in Hawaii. 'Each woman's story is different but the images and words portray a similar spirit of courage and strength,' says Chu.

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.

BROOKLYN, N.Y. /Publishers Newswire/ -- KidSpirit, the online magazine and social networking site for 11- to 15-year-olds, announced today that it has been named...

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...

SEATTLE, Wash. /Publishers Newswire/ -- Initiated by Marilyn Schoeman, Global Green Light Day (GGLD) is a powerful new global movement that occurs on the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. /Publishers Newswire/ -- "Nine Days that Changed the World," hosted by Newt and Callista Gingrich, and produced by Citizens United Productions in...

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...

LOVELAND, Colo. /Publishers Newswire/ -- PixyJack Press, a Colorado independent publisher, announces an upcoming book signing with two log-home book authors, Roland Sweet and...

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)...

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...

WASHINGTON, D.C. /Publishers Newswire/ -- The Oracle Group announces that, on September 9, 2010 New York Times Best Selling Author Terry McMillan will discuss...

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...