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BOOK NEWS: Author M.J. Payne this week announced her new novel, based on real life events, "The Remembered Self: A Journey Into the Heart of the Beast" (ISBN: 978-1457529214; paperback). According to the author, the book "depicts the vicious world of sex trafficking of children, the emotional damage and physical experience of forced intimacy in a violent setting from the victim's point of view."

"The Landing At Aipotu: A Fantasy Account of Flight MH370" (ISBN: 978-1478738060) by John F. Brinster, is based on speculation following its mysterious disappearance...

Award-winning educator and writer Eric A. Combs, recently announced his ambitious and eye-opening book, "Mission Critical" (ISBN: 978-1940876061), a non-fiction title encompassing his thoughts...

A new book, "How To Make Your Home Flood Safe" (ISBN: 978-1494923754; Aqua Explorers Inc) by Capt. Dan Berg, is the complete homeowners guide...

BOOK NEWS: "Gratuity Not Included" (ISBN: 978-0979675539), a new book authored by Ricardo Estrada, will "strike a chord with any reader who has ever questioned best-laid plans, been inspired by love, or bound by loyalty," according to the author.

Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online resource established in 2004 for small publishers, as well as lesser known and first-time book authors, today announced its latest semi-annual "Books to Bookmark" round-up. This list of 21 new books is from the second half of 2013 which may have been missed due to not originating from major New York book publishers, or "big name" authors.

Author Peter VanDenBeemt recently announced the publication of his new novel "Memoir of an Unlikely Savior" (ISBN: 1490939172) which tells the story of a...

Omni Publishing recently announced the publication of a new novel by former FBI agent James Ring, entitled, "Necessary Assets" (ISBN: 978-1490997469). According to the...

Now in Kindle Edition: Discover the secret of creating a spirit rich, financially thriving divine feminine life and business with award-winning author Lisa Michael's bestseller, "Prosperous Priestess Handbook: A Guide to Unlock the Secret Riches of Your Inner Creation" (ISBN: 978-1490957234).

MIAMI, Fla. /Publishers Newswire/ -- Hypothesis Publishing Company recently announced publication of what they are describing as the decade's first next generation dating book, "Lion Taming: How Busy Professional Women Avoid the Seven Most Disappointing Suitors and Date Higher," by Corey Weiner. The book is described as "a concise, info-packed read encouraging women to discriminate - politely that is - in their romantic lives without changing a thing about themselves or manipulating others." Part socio-economics, part Freudian psychology is how the author describes "Lion Taming."

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Publishers Newswire/ -- This week, author Stephanie Pedersen - "Kale: The Complete Guide to the World's Most Powerful Superfood" (ISBN: 978-1454906254) - and rising star holistic health personality will share how the power of food can attract more of the good things in life with "Charismatic Eating," during her featured presentation at the State of Now Conference, #140You, June 18-19, at the 92nd Street YMCA.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /Publishers Newswire/ -- Strategic Media Books has announced a new book from award-winning crime author Ron Chepesiuk, "Black Caesar: The Rise and Disappearance of Frank Matthews, Kingpin" (ISBN: 978-0985244019), which goes in-depth to investigate the unsolved disappearance of the legendary drug kingpin Frank Matthews. It was July 2, 1973, when Frank Matthews, history's first African American drug kingpin, jumped bail in New York City with $15 to $20 million - the equivalent of $80 million to $90 million in today's money. It is believed he took his beautiful mistress, Cheryl Brown with him.

DENVER, Colo. /Publishers Newswire/ -- PixyJack Press has announced publication of "Surviving Wildfire: Get Prepared, Stay Alive, Rebuild Your Life - A Handbook for Homeowners" (ISBN: 978-1936555154), by Linda Masterson; a practical prescription for homeowners living with wildfire risk who want to know how to be better prepared, stay alive when wildfire threatens and have what they'll really need to start over if disaster strikes.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /Publishers Newswire/ -- Available for the first time in an exclusive ebook version from Cultmachine, "The Adventures of Ford Fairlane" (ISBN: 978-0-9840327-6-1) by journalist and screenwriter Rex Weiner features two gritty tales of private eye Ford Fairlane, the music industry's "rock n roll detective." Fairlane solves cases involving the punk rock and new wave scenes in New York City and Los Angeles in the late-1970s.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /Publishers Newswire/ -- "Aloha Wanderwell: Call to Adventure" (ISBN: 978-1484118801) is a new book published by the Nile Baker Estate and Boyd Production Group that journals the adventures of Aloha Wanderwell Baker, who at age 16, became the first woman to travel around the world in a Model-T Ford automobile.

AUSTIN, Texas /Publishers Newswire/ -- In his new book, "The Artist's Guide to Success in the Music Business" (ISBN: 978-1-60832-578-8, Greenleaf Press) music consultant, producer, coach, and author Loren Weisman provides a roadmap for the artist's journey from passion to profession. In the book, Weisman draws on over two decades of experience as a working musician and music business consultant to provide instruction, enlightenment, and sage counsel for indie bands, artists, and small record labels who want to make their mark in "the music biz."

ADDISON, Ill. /Publishers Newswire/ -- "Celestial Inferno: Poems of Another Realm," initially released in hardcover, is now available as an eBook through Amazon as a Kindle edition (ASIN: B00C9PEW3U; 32pp; Aaron Ozee Poems), as well as other ebook formats through top book resellers. First published at age 16, Ozee always found converting his inner thoughts and feelings into the written word was the best way to show others his intelligence.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Publishers Newswire/ -- In his new book, "Don't Go Broke Paying the Nursing Home" (ISBN: 9780988902619), retirement expert and author Karl Kim, CFP, CLTC, explains that each year thousands of people are thrust into a "care crisis" when a family member or loved one needs long-term care. The book in particular focuses on California retirement planning and explains Medi-Cal Recovery procedures.

ASPEN, Colo. /Publishers Newswire/ -- In a new book, "The Trust Frequency: 10 Assumptions for a New Paradigm" (ISBN: 978-098874713; Cameron/Baxter Books), co-authors Connie Baxter Marlow and Andrew Cameron Bailey challenge a number of basic assumptions which have driven humanity's behavior for millennia and offer a new paradigm for consideration on the issue of climate change.

TORRANCE, Calif. /Publishers Newswire/ -- The latest round-up of 10 new and recent books from Q4/2012 and Q1/2013 - which may have been missed due to not originating from major New York book publishing houses, or "big name" authors - has been announced by Publishers Newswire (PNW) as part of their semi-annual "Books to Bookmark." PNW is an online resource established in 2004 for small publishers, as well as lesser known and first-time book authors to raise awareness about their work.