Books Newswire
U.S. Foodservice's New Cookbook Raises $395,000 to Help Feed America's Hungry
Recipes from the Heart(TM) raises funds in support of America's Second Harvest's mission to end hunger CHICAGO, July 28 PRNewswire-USNewswire — America's Second Harvest today announced that sales of the U.S. Foodservice cookbook Recipes From the Heart(TM) has thus far raised more than...
'One World, One Dream' and More Than Half a Million Americans Meet in Beijing for the 2008 Olympics
AAA Spiral China, 1st Edition, offers an in-depth look at this growing tourist destination ORLANDO, Fla., July 28 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The eyes of the world will be on China this August as top athletes from around the globe gather in Beijing to compete in hopes of bringing home...
'Hooked' Uncovers the Hidden Dangers of Teen Sex
CHICAGO, July 28 PRNewswire — Pop culture tells young people that sex is an act of self-expression, a personal choice for physical pleasure that can be summed up in the ubiquitous phrase, "hooking up." They are told that as long as they use protection and avoid STDs or out-of-wedlock...
Dorje Chang Buddha Returns and Is Living in America
PASADENA, Calif., July 25 PRNewswire — A close disciple of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III Wan Ko Yeshe Norbu, Zhaxi Zhuoma Rinpoche, is leading a delegation across the USA to introduce this American based Buddha to the West and present the treasury of Buddha-dharma contained in the...
Media Advisory: Domtar Corporation second quarter 2008 financial results
TICKER SYMBOL UFS (NYSE, TSX) MONTREAL, July 25 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Domtar Corporation (NYSE/TSX: UFS) will release its second quarter 2008 financial results before markets open on Friday, August 8, 2008. A conference call will be held to discuss the results at 10:00 a.m. (ET) the same...
In Memoriam: Randy Pausch, Innovative Computer Scientist at Carnegie Mellon, Launched Education Initiatives, Gained Worldwide Acclaim for Last Lecture
PITTSBURGH, July 25 PRNewswire — Randy Pausch, renowned computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon University, died July 25 of complications from pancreatic cancer. He was 47 (b:10/23/60). Celebrated in his field for co-founding the pioneering Entertainment Technology Center and...
It Takes Two! Pampers(R) Partners With 'The Twin Set Moms,' Authors of a New Book, to Help Moms of Multiples Share, Survive and Thrive
CINCINNATI, July 25, 2008 PRNewswire — There are many resources for new parents who have questions about their babies or want advice and tips from other moms, but few are aimed specifically at parents of twins or multiples. Pampers, a leader in baby care for more than 40 years, is...
Borders(R) to Open New Concept Store at Westfield Southcenter in Tukwila, Wash.
ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 25 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Borders made national headlines in February when it launched its first-ever concept store in Ann Arbor, Mich. The breakthrough retail concept represents a significant enhancement over existing Borders stores inside and out and fulfills...
Photos: This Summer Stephen King's 'N.' is Coming to a Small Screen Near You
NEW YORK, July 25 PRNewswire — Beginning Monday, July 28, mobile phone users and web surfers can enjoy Stephen King's latest work in a groundbreaking series of 25 original video episodes. The series of video episodes was created through a unique partnership between Scribner and Simon...
2008 Maine Literary Festival to Focus on the Environment
CAMDEN, Maine, July 24 PRNewswire — "For This Earth: Visions in Literature" is the theme of the Maine Literary Festival, to be held November 7 — 9, 2008, at the Camden Opera House. The Festival explores the roles of writing, poetry, nature, and science in shaping the way we...
New Agreement Makes eTextbooks Available to Students
NELSONVILLE, Ohio, July 24 PRNewswire — ED MAP, an industry leader in developing innovative course material solutions for higher education, K-12 and other educational associations, announced today it has established a relationship with CourseSmart, a comprehensive supplier of digital...
Hill & Knowlton Digital Expert Publishes Book on 'Enterprise 2.0'
LONDON, July 24 PRNewswire — Niall Cook, Worldwide Director of Marketing Technology at global communications consultancy, Hill & Knowlton (H&K), explains the impact social software will have inside the corporate firewall, in a new book published today. The book, entitled...
Richardson's Perfect Selling Book Reaches New York Times Best Seller List
PHILADELPHIA, July 24 PRNewswire — Richardson Richardson is a leading, global sales training company that is dedicated to accelerating the productivity of sales professionals by ensuring they have the skills, strategies, and processes to achieve their objectives and implement their...
Automotive Safety and Forensic Science Merge in SAE International Book
WARRENDALE, Pa., July 24 PRNewswire-USNewswire — A new SAE International book examines how automotive safety professionals can use medical records to avoid and lessen injuries on the road. Authored by Jeffrey A. Pike, "Forensic Biomechanics" looks at the information contained in medical...
'Rubby Dub Dub Bears in a Tub': Colorful New Children's Book Shows Importance of Friendship and Apologies
WELLSVILLE, Kan., July 24 PRNewswire — Jam-packed with colorful illustrations and animal friends, "Rubby Dub Dub Bears in a Tub" (published by AuthorHouse - http://www.authorhouse.com), the new book by Bev Q., is sure to delight children with its story of three bears and their duck...
'Too Young To Be Old: The Story of Bertha Pitts Campbell': New Biography Documents Life of Extraordinary Activist, Historian, Pioneer in Service, Racial Equality
RENTON, Wash., July 24 PRNewswire — "I never thought I'd live to get this old," Bertha Adine Pitts Campbell remarked at her 91st birthday celebration. She would go on to add nearly another decade to her eventful life, her death in 1990 marking more than 100 years of excellence as a...
Stretch Your Food Dollar: New E-book Tells How to Save on Groceries Without Coupons
FREDONIA, Kan., July 24 PRNewswire — With gas prices pegged at all-time highs and grocery prices following closely behind, many Americans' budgets are nearing the breaking point. But today, help is here: Kerry Irene and Kerry Dale Holyoak have just released their new e-book, "Stretch...
Reader Digital Book By Sony Opens a New Chapter on eBook Formats
SAN DIEGO, July 24 PRNewswire — Sony today announced that its Reader Digital Book will be the first eBook reading device to support the EPUB format, the International Digital Publishing Forum's XML-based standard format for reflowable digital books and publications. Starting next month...
New Cookbook Offers Collection of the Best Healthy Soul Food Recipes
The Best of Healthy Soul Food Recipes cookbook now available DALLAS, July 24 PRNewswire-USNewswire — You can satisfy your love for soul food and be mindful of your health with the American Stroke Association's The Best of Healthy Soul Food Recipes cookbook. This 96-page hardcover...
Richardson's Perfect Selling Book Reaches USA Today Best Seller List
PHILADELPHIA, July 23 PRNewswire — Richardson Richardson is a leading, global sales training company that is dedicated to accelerating the productivity of sales professionals by ensuring they have the skills, strategies, and processes to achieve their objectives and implement their...
Author/Lecturer Tim Kellis' 'Quest' Discovers Answers to a Happy Marriage According to First Book Review for 'EQUALITY: The Quest for the Happy Marriage'
BOCA RATON, Fla., July 23 PRNewswire — Book reviewer Jacqueline Jung says the disintegration of a love affair sent relationship author Tim Kellis on a quest to figure out why-as well as how he could ultimately experience a blissful relationship. According to Jung's review published this...
Concept of 'Raising the Bottom' Explored in Award-Winning Alcohol & Drug Addiction Book.
BOULDER, Colo., July 23 PRNewswire — Boulder author Joe Herzanek explores the concept of "raising the bottom" in his award-winning book "Why Don't They JUST QUIT?" Herzanek explains, "This whole idea of 'hitting bottom' is out of date. Some people will wait years — even decades...
Japanese Conquer Capital in New Zagat Dining Survey
NEW YORK, July 23 PRNewswire — Democrats and Republicans may disagree on who should be the next White House resident, but the quest for good food unites us all, and at Zagat Survey, the results are in. In the Washington D.C. Area, 7,200 foodies of both parties have joined a national...
'I Had a Part in a Great Failure' - McGeorge Bundy
TIMES BOOKS TO PUBLISH NEW BOOK THAT DRAWS ON A UNIQUE COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH MCGEORGE BUNDY NEW YORK, July 23 PRNewswire — Editorial Director Paul Golob announced today that Times Books, an imprint of Henry Holt and Company, will publish LESSONS IN DISASTER: McGeorge Bundy and...
New Book Navigates Business Owners through the Process of Selling a Business
ATLANTA, July 23 PRNewswire — Selling Your Business The Easy Way ($11.95, ISBN-13: 978-0-9816572-0-2) guides business owners through the process of selling a business and highlights the common pitfalls they can easily avoid. "Everyday I encounter business owners who are confused about...
Writers Chat at Abunga.com About Motherhood, Fantasy & Espionage: Susan Konig, Kristina Coia & Geoffrey Gluckman Join 'Authors at Abunga'
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., July 22 PRNewswire — Abunga.com will host motherhood expert Susan Konig, 16-year-old teen fantasy writer Kristina Coia and spy novelist Geoffrey M. Gluckman at the "Authors at Abunga" online chats on July 30, Aug. 13 and Aug. 27, respectively. "We are honored to have...
Weiland, Golden, Smiley, Wang Ekvall & Strok LLP - Costa Mesa Lawyers Write Bankruptcy for Businesses Book, and It's Needed More Than Ever!
COSTA MESA, Calif., July 22 PRNewswire — With real estate-related bankruptcy filings reaching record numbers, businesses have turned to the largest specialty bankruptcy firm in Orange County, Costa Mesa-based Weiland, Golden, Smiley, Wang Ekvall & Strok LLP, and the firm is the...
Getting Back To Imagination
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 22 PRNewswire — Kids of this generation do not use their imaginations enough. With the onset of video games, cell phone texting, and the internet, imagination is playing second fiddle to instant gratification. Nicole Williams, Founder of Imagine It, Inc. and author...
Texas Education Association Lists McGraw-Hill Education Programs for Complete Reading Intervention Solution
NEW YORK, July 22 PRNewswire — The Texas Education Agency has recently approved McGraw-Hill Education's reading intervention programs for the state's Intensive Reading Initiative for struggling readers in Grades 4-8. The McGraw-Hill Education curricula selected are...
Boca Raton Firms Collaborate in 'A Quest For the Happy Marriage' by Jointly Representing Author Tim Kellis
BOCA RATON, Fla., July 22 PRNewswire — In collaboratively representing relationship author and speaker Tim Kellis, TransMedia Group ( www.transmediagroup.com ) and BocaRaton.com are once again teaming up to help solve a community problem. This time it's a joint effort to try to help...
Borders.com Sweepstakes Offers Chance to Win 'Dream Library'
ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — To celebrate the "grand opening" of the new Borders.com, the company has launched a sweepstakes where one lucky winner will receive a $1,000 Borders gift card to build a "dream library" of favorite books, movies and music titles. To...
Drugs in the Olympics: Insider's Book Tells a Story of Catching Cheaters
HONESDALE, Pa., July 22 PRNewswire — A new book gives young readers a rare look inside a lab that catches athletes who use blood boosters, steroids, and other banned drugs. The Night Olympic Team is a good primer for everyone who writes about the use of performance-enhancing drugs...
Six Disciplines Encourages Small and Midsized Organizations to Take the Execution Revolution Challenge
FINDLAY, Ohio, July 21 PRNewswire — Six Disciplines, developers of the first complete strategy execution program for small and midsized businesses, has developed a free, interactive tool that enables organizations to rate how well they execute their strategies. The Execution Revolution...
Passion Parties Provides Tips for Romance Awareness Month
LAS VEGAS, July 21 PRNewswire — August is Romance Awareness Month, and for the millions of couples in the US and Canada, Pat Davis, president of Passion Parties International, North America's premier company specializing in sensual products and romance accessories, and author of the...
Hudson Conference on Continuation of Foreign Policy in the Next Administration
WASHINGTON, July 21 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Polls around the world indicate that the international public expects — and wants — Barack Obama to radically alter American foreign policy if he is elected president. In their new book, After Bush: The Case for Continuity in...
A Golden Anniversary for Perkins(R) Restaurants & Bakeries
MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 21 PRNewswire — Since its humble beginnings as a single pancake shop that opened its doors in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1958, the Perkins Restaurant & Bakery chain has been serving up delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner specialties, and irresistible desserts to...
Chicago's Acclaimed Native Son Revisits His Roots - David Simon, M.D., Featured in Chopra Center Renewal Weekend Event
CHICAGO, July 21 PRNewswire — Chicago's own mind-body physician, David Simon, is coming to the city this August 22-24 with Renewal Weekend, the signature Chopra Center workshop where participants will have a rare opportunity to personally experience the insightful teaching of Dr...
NSTA Press Releases Exemplary Methodology Text for Science Educators
ARLINGTON, Va., July 21 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Ideal for college professors, pre-service teachers, practicing teachers, and administrators alike, Readings in Science Methods, K-8 offers insights on how to effectively teach science, refreshes what you already know, and generates ideas...
New Chinese Memoir Wins Raves for Ghostwriter Foster Winans
DOYLESTOWN, Pa., July 21 PRNewswire — Author and ghostwriter Foster Winans, chief creative officer of Winans Kuenstler Publishing, LLC 816-1119 x-2. SOURCE Winans Kuenstler Publishing, LLC
'Donkey Baby: From Beijing to Berkeley and Beyond': Timely New Memoir Interweaves Intimate Personal Experience with Major Events of Modern China
NOVATO, Calif., July 21 PRNewswire — Meet Sonia J. Song and follow her roller-coaster journey from China to America in her newly published memoir, "Donkey Baby: From Beijing to Berkeley and Beyond" (published by AuthorHouse - - http://www.authorhouse.com). A newborn at the birth of...
'All of Scandinavian Cooking': New Cookbook's Smorgasbord of Delicious Recipes Showcase Best of Scandinavian Cuisine
BLOOMINGTON, Ind., July 21 PRNewswire — In her new cookbook, "All of Scandinavian Cooking" (published by AuthorHouse - http://www.authorhouse.com), Sofie Michelsen showcases the best recipes from Norway, Denmark and Sweden. The book includes recipes encompassing the variety of...
'Meth Monster: Crankin' thru life': Former Meth Addict Shares Painful Past in Gripping New Autobiography
PHILLIPSBURG, Ohio, July 21 PRNewswire — "To say I loved meth is an understatement," writes D. C. Fuller. "For several decades, my life and everything in it revolved around meth use. Under its influence, anything was probable." In his eye-opening new book, "Meth Monster: Crankin' thru...
Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab Releases Limited Edition 'Snow, Glass, Apples' Chapbook and Perfume Oil Scent to Benefit the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund
LOS ANGELES, July 21 PRNewswire — Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab (BPAL) presents "Snow, Glass, Apples," a numbered, limited edition chapbook of Neil Gaiman's acclaimed short story, with new art by Julie Dillon. Each chapbook comes with a 5ml bottle of Snow, Glass, Apples perfume oil blend...
One Month Until 'Textbook Tuesday' - Biggest Day for Online Textbook Rentals, August 19th, 2008.
SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 21 PRNewswire — Chegg, the number one online textbook rental company, is stocked-up and primed for "Textbook Tuesday" on August 19th, 2008. This year's Textbook Tuesday is expected to be the biggest day ever for online textbook rentals. College students are...
Freedom Writer Teachers to Write Follow-Up to New York Times' Best Seller The Freedom Writers Diary
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., July 17 PRNewswire — Educators from across the United States and Canada will come together this Friday in Newport Beach, California for the 2008 Freedom Writer Teachers Workshop. Last year, following the success of Paramount Pictures' "Freedom Writers...
New Addition Serves Lulu.com's Global Mission
RALEIGH, N.C., July 17 PRNewswire — Lulu.com, the premier online self-publisher, continues to expand it's global reach with the addition of a printer in Australia, serving users in Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand. With this recent acquisition, Lulu is now fully committed to...
International Branding Expert Discusses Logo Design Trends, Business and the Evolution of Branding
WICHITA, Kan., July 17 PRNewswire — Bill Gardner, president of Gardner Design , click appropriate link. Bill Gardner http://profnet.prnewswire.com/Subscriber/ExpertProfile.aspx?ei=33899 SOURCE Gardner Design
Borders(R) Advises Stephenie Meyer Fans What to Read While Awaiting 'Breaking Dawn'
ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The expert buyers at Borders know that "thirsty" fans of Stephenie Meyer's "Twilight" series are searching for other books that they can sink their teeth into as they await the Aug. 2 release of "Breaking Dawn," the fourth and final...
New Book Recounts How Cuban Refugee Who Escaped Castro's Prison Camps Now Helps Thousands of Other Refugees Find Freedom at the Mexican Border
DALLAS, July 17 PRNewswire — At a time when angry rhetoric over illegal immigration often dominates the U.S. political agenda, a new book introduces a compassionate voice to Americans: a Cuban refugee who has devoted his life to helping 20,000 other refugees find freedom, hope and...
Holy Bookmark! Batman, The Official Batman Batbook Returns to Honor Original 1966 Dark Night.
BROOKLYN, N.Y., July 17 PRNewswire — Batbook at Borders Books on Old Country Road in Westbury, NY on Saturday July 19, at 2PM. TV Historian, Author and world renowned Bat-Scholar Joel Eisner will be signing his latest book, The Official Batman Batbook The Revised Bat-Edition at the...
Love From Father to Son and Back: 'My Friend Dad'
VAN ALSTYNE, Texas, July 17 PRNewswire — John Mark Slavin has captured the loving relationship between a father and his son in his first children's book, "My Friend Dad," and published it on Lulu.com. Mr. Slavin pulled from his experience as a son, father, early childhood...
Picking the Perfect Name for Your Baby
LOS ANGELES, July 17 PRNewswire — Choosing your new baby's name is a task fraught with tension for most expectant parents. Will the name be too common in popularity, or too rare? Will it tie negative associations to the child? (There's a reason the name "Adolph" has fallen out of...
Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales to be Produced as Audiobook Featuring Archbishop Tutu, Gillian Anderson, America Ferrera, Whoopi Goldberg, Samuel L. Jackson, Alan Rickman and Jurnee Smollett, Directed by Alfre Woodard
LOS ANGELES, July 17 PRNewswire — In honor of Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday this week, Artists for a New South Africa (ANSA) announced plans to produce an audiobook version of Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales, an award-winning book of legendary tales hand-picked by the Nobel...
DailyLit Publishes 1000th Book and Unveils Customer Ratings and Book Reviews
With Launch of 1000th Book The Odyssey, Digital Publisher Launches Site Redesign to Encourage Readers to Rate Books and Share these Customer Reviews with Online Community MAMARONECK, N.Y., July 16 PRNewswire — DailyLit (www.dailylit.com) has just added its 1000th book to the DailyLit...
Kali Kronic Mystery Girl's Hit New Haunted Travel Series Hits the Road in Search of America's Most Haunted Neighborhood Homes
KISSIMMEE, Fla., July 16 PRNewswire — Kali Kronic Mystery Girl wants America's kids to come forward with stories of their most haunted adventures for the shot at being featured in one of Kali Kronic's upcoming mystery stories. Kronic Entertainment will be accepting mail-in...
Phoenix Books Announces New True Crime/Mystery Title, Fatal Vows: The Tragic Wives of Sergeant Drew Peterson, Detailing the as yet Unsolved Mystery That Continues to Intrigue the Nation
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., July 16 PRNewswire — Phoenix Books is proud to announce the September release of the first-ever book to detail the disturbing Drew Peterson case. Fatal Vows: The Tragic Wives of Sergeant Drew Peterson is the true story of the Bolingbrook, Illinois, Police...
Fanatically Relentless Customer Service Provides Real-Life Strategies and Tactics to Gain Competitive Edge in Service Industry
MINNEAPOLIS, July 16 PRNewswire — Fanatically Relentless Customer Service, the first book by popular business speaker Calvin Stovall, bristles at service corporations that don't answer the phone, ignore customer feedback or just simply provide "crappy" service. Written to provide useful...
American Islamic Congress Awards $10,000 in Civil Rights Essay Contest Prizes
"Trapped in Orwell's 1984" Theme of Young Iranian Top Prize Winner BOSTON, July 16 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The American Islamic Congress (AIC) today announced $10,000 in cash prizes for winners of the third annual "Dream Deferred Essay Contest on Civil Rights in the Middle East." "These...
Zaldiva, Inc. Announces 4th Podcast Release Focusing on Its Artists and Business Affiliations
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Zaldiva(TM), Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ZLDV) (XETRA:UZ8.DE - News) (Frankfurt:UZ8.F - News), a specialty and online retailer of new and vintage Pop Culture collectibles, comic books and memorabilia announced today that it is...
Suspense Novel 'Color of Blood' Captures Environmental and Moral Issues
WACO, Texas, July 16 PRNewswire — Eakin Press announces the release of Texas author Les Coalson's second fast-paced novel, "Color of Blood." A sequel to Coalson's first book "Sever the Darkness," the main storyline focuses on the mysterious disappearance of a young couple as it takes...
Improve Your Civic Knowledge: ISI Issues Summer Reading List
The Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISI) Offers a Summer Reading List to Improve Student Knowledge of American History, Institutions and Culture WILMINGTON, Del., July 16 PRNewswire-USNewswire — For students looking to add a little culture and history to their summer breaks, a new...
FieldReport.com Celebrates Launch With $250,000 Grand Prize
SAN FRANCISCO, July 16 PRNewswire — As the state of the economy sends Americans scrambling to get creative in ways to pay their bills, today a new San Francisco startup, FieldReport.com, is launching the web's largest writing contest with a $250,000 grand prize for the best short...
Announcing the Worldwide Call to Forgive in Honor of the 12th Anniversary of the International Day of Forgiveness
MARIN COUNTY, Calif., July 16 PRNewswire — The call to forgive will be sounded on August 3rd, 2008, as people the world over will unite in a synchronized guided forgiveness meditation to forgive "the unforgivable" in themselves and others, making the choice to let go of the pain of...
BET Networks and Marvel Animation Unveil 'THE BLACK PANTHER'
NEW YORK, July 15 PRNewswire — BET Networks and Marvel Animation are teaming up to produce an animated series based on the legendary superhero, THE BLACK PANTHER. Casting is already underway for the series that is slated to premiere in the first quarter of 2009. A special sneak...
Popular Orthopedics Medical Handbook Now Available in Portuguese
NEW YORK, July 15 PRNewswire — Due to high demand in Brazil, a popular medical handbook, Fracture Classifications in Clinical Practice (ISBN-10: 1846280257; ISBN-13: 978-184-628-0252), has recently been published in Portuguese by DiLivros Publishing company. Authored by Dr. Seyed...
Retirement vs. Secondment
Baby Boomers Start a Second Life NEW YORK, July 15 PRNewswire — As more than 76 million baby boomers, that's more than one-quarter of the US population, enter their 50's and 60's they are confronting the "r" word ... retirement. But theirs is a generation of over-achievers; a...
Ty Cobb Death Anniversary Sparks Effort to Improve His Image
DETROIT, July 15 PRNewswire — Forty-seven years after the death of Ty Cobb, a Michigan author has launched an effort to resurrect the image of the "Georgia Peach." "Ty Cobb is the most maligned sports figure in American history," said Tom Stanton, author of Ty and The Babe (2008, St...
'Can You Imagine': Author Shares His Life Stories Through New Inspirational Poetry
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, July 15 PRNewswire — Short stories and poems encourage the reader to imagine the possibilities for their life in Kelly K. Owens' new book "Can You Imagine" (published by AuthorHouse - http://www.authorhouse.com). Within the 340 pages, Owens shares the knowledge he...
'Filipinos in the U.S. Navy & Coast Guard During the Vietnam War': New Memoir Provides Insight into Recruitment of Filipinos and Their Service During Vietnam
GALVESTON, Texas, July 15 PRNewswire — In his new memoir, "Filipinos in the U.S. Navy & Coast Guard During the Vietnam War" (published by AuthorHouse - http://www.authorhouse.com), author Ray L. Burdeos sheds light on the Filipinos who fought alongside American soldiers in the...
Bill Ferguson's New Book, Get Your Power Back: It Only Takes One Person to Heal a Difficult Relationship
HOUSTON, July 15 PRNewswire — Most relationships have some degree of conflict or distance. The majority of marriages end in divorce and the number of romantic relationships that end in heartbreak are countless. In his new book, Get Your Power Back, Bill Ferguson states that when a...
Creating a Cleaner, Greener, and Safer Home for Your Children is Easier Than You Think
LOS ANGELES, July 15 PRNewswire — Keeping a home green not only helps the environment, but may also help prevent chronic diseases and ailments that can affect children, a new book argues. Everything from the bubble bath your kids soak in to that new toy all the mothers raved about at...
Federal Reserves New Rules Won't Protect Consumers
LOS ANGELES, July 14 PRNewswire — AJ Consumer Watch was founded by Alan Jablonski, a prominent Southern California consumer rights attorney and California mortgage broker. His soon to be published book "Successfully Navigating the Mortgage Maze" (due out in late July) gives consumers a...
Fact vs Fiction on the Race Track
IRVINE, Calif., July 14 PRNewswire — The reading habits of MAZDASPEED staffers will be on display at the Mazda Grand Prix of Portland in the Mazda MX-5 Cup race on Sunday, July 27th. Making guest appearances will be Garth "The Art of Racing in the Rain" Stein, and Sam "Fast Guys...
Weinstein Books to Publish Larry King's Autobiography
NEW YORK, July 14 PRNewswire — Weinstein Books has acquired Larry King's definitive autobiography, WHAT AM I DOING HERE?, it was announced today by Harvey Weinstein, Co-Chairman of The Weinstein Company and Judy Hottensen, Weinstein Books Publisher. "I am delighted to be working with...
Borders.com Now Offering Thousands of Audiobook Downloads in MP3 Format
ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Borders Audiobook Downloads — a new audiobook download service — debuts today on Borders.com, offering an initial 15,000 titles, including fiction and non-fiction bestsellers, classics, self-help and children's books, among...
Chicago-Based Speaker/Author Concurs with Research Finding of Using Journaling as a Tool to Combat Obesity and Other Health Problems
CHICAGO, July 14 PRNewswire — A recent study by the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research found that dieters who kept track of what they ate in a food journal lost twice as much weight compared to those who didn't. These finding are no surprise to Chicago-based author and...
The International Institute for Strategic Studies Book Launch
Gareth Jenkins will make remarks on his book Political Islam in Turkey: Running West, Heading East? WASHINGTON, July 14 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Political Islam in Turkey: Running West, Heading East? traces the relationship between politics and religion in Turkey from the foundation of...
Borders(R) to Simulcast Eoin Colfer's 'Fairies, Fiends and Flatulence' Show in 10 Stores Nationwide July 15
ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Borders announced today that it will simulcast bestselling author Eoin Colfer's uproarious one-man show, "Fairies, Fiends and Flatulence" live in 10 of its stores nationwide July 15 at 8 p.m. Eastern. The simulcast is timed to coincide...
New Era Cap and Warner Bros. Consumer Products Unite to Launch DC Comics Collection
BUFFALO, N.Y., July 14 PRNewswire — The Bat-Signal is soaring high above Gotham City ... and New Era is there with new Batman gear! In June, New Era Cap Co., the leading headwear designer and manufacturer, signed a licensing agreement with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, on behalf of...
Famed Authors to Participate in Eighth Annual National Book Festival
WASHINGTON, July 14 PRNewswire — The 2008 National Book Festival, organized and sponsored by the Library of Congress and hosted by Mrs. Laura Bush, will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, rain or shine, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., between 3rd and 7th...
2008 Christian Book of the Year Awarded to Audio Bible
ORLANDO, Fla., July 14 PRNewswire — The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) announced on Sunday evening, July 13, the six category winners of the 2008 Christian Book Awards and the "Christian Book of the Year" during the International Christian Retail Show (ICRS) in...
U.S. Spirits Consumption Grows for 10th Straight Year; Luxury Brands and New Flavored Products Spur Gain
NORWALK, Conn., July 14 PRNewswire — According to the Beverage Information Group's recently released 2008 Liquor Handbook, total distilled spirits consumption rose 2.8 percent in 2007 to 181.7 million 9-liter cases. This gain marks the tenth consecutive year of volume growth for the...
Flat World Knowledge Challenges Textbook Industry; Offers Free Books to College Students and a New Model for Publishing
NYACK, NY, July 14 PRNewswire — Flat World Knowledge, a publisher of free and open college textbooks, today announced it will soon begin the nation's largest in-classroom test of open college textbooks. The nationwide beta test of its books involves hundreds of students from 15...
Baker & Taylor Restructures Books Merchandise Buying Area
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 11 PRNewswire — Baker & Taylor, the world's largest book and entertainment distributor, announces a restructuring of the Books Merchandise Buying area. The changes involve a paradigm shift to Category Buying to allow Baker & Taylor to better serve its...
Richard Viguerie: Conservatives Deeply Depressed Over McCain Campaign
LAS VEGAS, July 11 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Conservatives are so depressed over the state of the McCain campaign — particularly its failure to include and enthuse the Republican base — that they are preparing themselves for a monumental GOP defeat in November, Richard A...
RiderSaver(TM) EMF Seat Shield Reduces Motorcycle Cancer Concern
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, July 11 PRNewswire — A new motorcycle seat accessory provides peace of mind for riders concerned about cancer risk. "It's not just about cancer," says Canadian author and patent-granted motorcycle seat shield inventor, Randall Dale Chipkar. "Infertility, sexual...
Najafi Companies to Acquire Direct Marketing Unit from Bertelsmann
PHOENIX and GUTERSLOH, Germany, July 11 PRNewswire — Najafi Companies, a Phoenix, Arizona-based private investment company, has agreed to acquire the direct-to-consumer business, Direct Group North America, from Bertelsmann AG the two companies announced today. The sale agreement, which...
So You Want To Be a Government Contractor ... New Business Development Book Offers Information and Guidance
APPLE VALLEY, Calif., July 11 PRNewswire — Author and businesswoman Lynda G. McNeal offers step-by-step instructions on starting and expanding a small business in her new book "Business Development: United States Government Contracting" (published by AuthorHouse...
'Why Do Drugs Cost So Much? and why are we so darn sick?': New Book Reveals Inner Workings of Big Pharma, Asks Hard Questions About Our Health
HENNEPIN, Ill., July 11 PRNewswire — Caution! If read in its entirety, "Why Do Drugs Cost So Much? and why are we so darn sick?" (published by AuthorHouse — http://www.authorhouse.com) may cause the following side effects: surprise, anger, disbelief and even amusement. Written...
'Amy's Forest': Loving Girl Receives a Special Gift from Her Guardian Angel in Illustrated Children's Book
BROOKLYN, N.Y., July 11 PRNewswire — What if one day you met your guardian angel? What do you think your life would be like if you could see things that no one else could see just because you had a loving heart? Join a young girl as she discovers a special place and learns an...
Executive Recruiter Offers CEOs Management Wisdom on Talent Acquisition
CLEVELAND, July 11 PRNewswire — What one ingredient determines and defines the success of any company? According to Ginni Garner, co-author of "The CEO's Guide to Talent Acquisition," it's human capital. What is the most challenging issue facing Corporate America's CEOs today? Acquiring...
Borders(R) to Open New Concept Store at Wareham Crossing in Wareham, Mass.
ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 11 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Borders made national headlines in February when it launched its first-ever concept store in Ann Arbor, Mich. The breakthrough retail concept represents a significant enhancement over existing Borders stores inside and out and fulfills...
An Increase of 35% in Auction Sales So Far This Year Results Benefit From Expansion of New Departments and the Value of Lots Offered
NEW YORK, July 11 PRNewswire — Bloomsbury Auctions, the world's leading auction house for books and works on paper, today reported an impressive 35% increase over the same period as last year. The increased number of sales and the opening of new departments have both contributed, while...
Lulu.com Author Knocks It Out of the Park
RALEIGH, N.C., July 10 PRNewswire — Publishing with Lulu.com provides authors the opportunity to reach over 66,000 retail outlets making it possible to sell to a global audience. In less than eight hours, Dugout Wisdom: Life Lessons from Baseball by Dan Migala reached the number one...
Rodale to Publish COME TO THE TABLE: The Slow Food Way of Living
NEW YORK, July 10 PRNewswire — Rodale announced today that the company will publish COME TO THE TABLE: The Slow Food Way of Living by Katrina Heron and Anya Fernald, with a foreword by Alice Waters, in anticipation of Slow Food Nation, the largest celebration of American food in...
NAWBO Greater Detroit to Host Carl Gould July 29
DETROIT, July 10 PRNewswire — The National Association of Women Business Owners Greater Detroit Chapter will host Carl L. Gould, renowned business mentor and author of several books. Gould will present, "Discover the Hidden Value in Your Business," on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at the...
Your Head: An Owner's Manual
A New Tool to Help Men Address Depression, Anxiety, and Stress WASHINGTON, July 10 PRNewswire-USNewswire — On the heels of Men's Health Month (June), Men's Health Network is announcing the release of Your Head: An Owners Manual; Understanding and Overcoming Depression, Anxiety and...
The Art Books of Henri Matisse on View at The Napa Valley Museum July 13 - August 10, 2008
YOUNTVILLE, Calif., July 10 PRNewswire — Festival del Sole Napa Valley, Bank of America, and the Napa Valley Museum present The Art Books of Henri Matisse, an exhibition of original illustrations and text by one of the preeminent artists of the twentieth century, on view at the Napa...
New Book Reveals Warm Water Benefits for Heart, Lungs and Mind
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., July 10 PRNewswire — For those who have wondered how warm water makes them feel so good, a new book may help them discover the answer. Published by the National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF), "Hot Water & Healthy Living" provides a thorough review of how...
Plexus Consulting Group, LLC Announces Release of Its Latest Book, The Power of Partnership
WASHINGTON, July 9 PRNewswire-USNewswire — ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have released a new publication during the Chamber's Association Committee of 100 Meeting, June 30. Written by Plexus Consulting Group, LLC (Plexus), The Power of...
Make the World Your Laboratory With Science Beyond the Classroom
ARLINGTON, Va., July 9 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Some of the most effective teachable moments for science instruction are available outside the confines of the typical classroom — if you know how and where to find them. Science Beyond the Classroom offers a wealth of local...
Harlequin Launches Enriched Edition eBooks
TORONTO, July 9 PRNewswire — Harlequin Enterprises Limited . Harlequin's Web site is located at www.eHarlequin.com. Harlequin has offices in 19 countries, including offices in Toronto, New York and London. For more information please visit www.eHarlequin.com or press.eHarlequin.com...
Lulu.com and Carnegie Mellon University's Entertainment Technology Center Team Up to Redefine the Book
RALEIGH, N.C., July 8 PRNewswire — Lulu.com, the premier marketplace for digital content on the Internet, is partnering with the Entertainment Technology Center (ETC) at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) to showcase new creative endeavors launched through the ETC Press, a new academic...
Meredith Announces Senior Editorial Appointments
DES MOINES, Iowa, and NEW YORK, July 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Meredith Corporation (NYSE: MDP) announced today a series of editorial promotions within the Meredith Publishing Group. These promotions, which are effective immediately, include: — Sally Lee to Senior Vice President...
BabyNames.com Announces 'The One-in-a-Million Baby Name Book'
LOS ANGELES, July 8 PRNewswire — This week, actress Nicole Kidman released the name of her new baby daughter: Sunday Rose. According to "The One-in-a-Million Baby Name Book" (Perigee Press, ISBN 978-0-399-53430-0), people think of the name Sunday as a person who is intelligent...
CNW's Pasta Studio Looking for Unpublished Writers
BANDON, Ore., July 8 PRNewswire — Pasta Studio is looking for unpublished writers to fill our first audio publication: an anthology of contest winners' fiction stories. The top five winners have the opportunity to become staple authors and will get preferential treatment when submitting...
Pharmaceutical Institute, in Collaboration With Campbell Alliance, Releases Second Edition of Breakthrough Book on the Inner Workings of the Pharmaceutical Industry
RALEIGH, N.C., July 8 PRNewswire — Pharmaceutical Institute, a subsidiary of Campbell Alliance, the leading management consulting firm specializing in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry, today announced the release of a revised edition of "Understanding Pharma", updated to...
Abunga.com Calls Kids to the Voting Polls: Online Bookstore Holds First Kids' Choice Book Awards
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., July 8 PRNewswire — Abunga.com, the family-friendly online bookstore, is hosting their first Abunga.com Kids' Choice Book Awards. Now through Sept. 1, children pre-kindergarten through 12th grade can log onto Abunga.com/kidschoice and nominate their favorite summer...
McGraw-Hill Professional Launches Drug Effectiveness Resource on AccessPharmacy
NEW YORK, July 8 PRNewswire — McGraw-Hill Professional, a leading global provider of information resources for the scientific and medical communities, today announced the addition of a robust new drug effectiveness reference to its comprehensive online pharmacy education resource...
Korn/Ferry-Published Book on Higher Education 'Required Reading' for Next U.S. President
LOS ANGELES, July 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The next president of the United States has been assigned "required reading" by 20 of the nation's top leaders in higher education. A new book offers an exclusive collection of letters from university presidents, chancellors and influencers...
'Madame President': Nellie Fairbanks, Path Finder to Politics for American Women
INDIANAPOLIS, July 8 PRNewswire — In the recent national primary elections, concern focused on whether or not a woman could be president. Have attitudes about women in politics really changed over the past 100 years? One century ago, Americans were concerned about allowing women to vote...
New Book Teaches How to 'Write Your Life Story in 28 Days'
GILBERT, Ariz., July 8 PRNewswire — It is not uncommon to hear people say that they would love to sit down and write out their life story — a bit of history to leave behind for their children and grandchildren — but that they simply don't have the time or even know where...
'Rondine Solution': Nuclear Catastrophe Threatens Humanity in Action-Packed Suspense Novel
ELDRIDGE, Iowa, July 8 PRNewswire — Born out of today's instability in the Middle East and concerns about dependence on foreign oil, Larry G. Patten's new novel, "Rondine Solution" (published by AuthorHouse - http://www.authorhouse.com), introduces a near-future scenario in which...
Syndicated Radio Host Mel Robbins to Broadcast Advice and Interview Show Live from Borders(R) in Downtown Crossing, Boston
ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Borders(R) and Advice for Living Inc. are excited to announce that "Make It Happen" — a nationally syndicated radio program hosted by respected life coach and CNBC regular Mel Robbins — will now be broadcast live each week...
New Service Offers Free Summaries of Top Books on Health, Food, Nutrition and Green Living: www.HealthBookSummaries.com
TUCSON, Ariz., July 8 PRNewswire — A new service offering free downloadable summaries of the most popular books on health and green living has just been launched by two well-established health information publishers: Mike Adams and Kevin Gianni. PDF summaries of three top health...
Math Helps Teen Decode Middle School Mystery in New HarperCollins Novel for Kids
CHAPPAQUA, N.Y., July 8 PRNewswire — Mystery, intrigue, romance, and mathematics add up to an irresistible read for kids ages 10 and up in Wendy Lichtman's second 'Do the Math' book, 'The Writing on the Wall' (Greenwillow). It's the same winning formula that led The Horn Book Guide to...
Radio Talk Show Host, Dr. Laura Schlessinger Brings Her One-Woman Show Entitled Dr. Laura: In My NEVER To Be Humble Opinion For One Night Only to Redwood City, CA
NEW YORK, July 7 PRNewswire — The #1 female radio talk show host, Dr. Laura Schlessinger, has announced her next one-woman theatrical performance, entitled Dr. Laura: In My NEVER To Be Humble Opinion to be held in Redwood City, California on Saturday, August 16 at 8 PM at the Fox...
Grand Central Publishing Signs Book Deal With Mitch Joel, President of Twist Image
NEW YORK, July 7 PRNewswire — Business Plus, an imprint of Grand Central Publishing (Hachette Book Group USA), has announced it will publish Six Pixels of Separation by Mitch Joel, President of the award-winning Digital Marketing agency, Twist Image. Six Pixels of Separation will...
Merriam-Webster Honors Lyrically Misunderstood Lady Mondegreen
SPRINGFIELD, Mass., July 7 PRNewswire — If you have ever misheard a song or poem and come up with your own version of the words, you are already familiar with the concept of the "mondegreen," one of over 100 new words included in the annual update of Merriam-Webster's Collegiate(R...
Richardson Releases Perfect Selling, a New Sales Skills Improvement Book Written by Linda Richardson
PHILADELPHIA, July 7 PRNewswire — Richardson diagnostics — Customer Interaction Solutions magazine. Linda is the author of ten books on selling and sales management, including her most recent works, The Sales Success Handbook — 20 Lessons to Open and Close Sales Now...
The DailyCandy Lexicon: Words That Don't Exist but Should Hits Book Shelves Nationwide July 8
NEW YORK, July 7 PRNewswire — Are you a cereal monogamist? Annoyed your party was crashed by a nontourage? Proud to be a whor d'ouevre? Whether it's a group of surfers, bankers, or co-workers, every clique has its own dialect — and now young urban women have one, too. This week...
Paltalk to Feature NY Giants Star Plaxico Burress on Interactive Video Community
NEW YORK, July 7 PRNewswire — Paltalk, the leading real-time, video-based community with over 4 million active members, today announced that NFL star Plaxico Burress will interview with sportscaster Ian Eagle on Tuesday, July 8 at 4:30 pm ET on Paltalk's SportsScene show. Burress, who...
New Book for IT Professionals Features 20 Alternative Careers Highly Insulated From Offshore Outsourcing
WESTPORT, Conn., July 7 PRNewswire — Recession-related layoffs and hiring freezes, coupled with offshore outsourcing, have heightened competition for IT jobs, while exerting downward pressure on computer professionals' compensation. These factors are causing many IT professionals to...
New Subscription-free Audio Books for iPods Launched by BooksOnBoard
AUSTIN, Texas, July 7 PRNewswire — Downloading audio books by John Grisham, James Patterson and others to audio devices - like iPods - just became a little easier and cheaper. BooksOnBoard, the premier online bookshop, is the first independent online bookseller to offer both...
Shanda Announces Establishment of Shanda Literature Limited
SHANGHAI, China, July 3 Xinhua-PRNewswire — Shanda Interactive Entertainment Limited (Nasdaq: SNDA), or Shanda, a leading interactive entertainment media company in China, today announced the establishment of its third business unit, Shanda Literature Limited ("Shanda Literature...
Authors of New Book on Swift Boat Veterans for Truth Release Chapter to Counter Kerry Claims
FALLS CHURCH, Va., July 3 PRNewswire-USNewswire — As the Presidential campaign heats up, John Kerry and various members of the liberal media continue to wrongly use the term "Swiftboating" as a shorthand reference for false attacks on a candidate's record. Kate Zernike recently...
Abunga.com Hosts Author Chats: Psychological Thriller Author Melanie Wells Joins Online Family-Friendly Bookstore July 16 to Kick-Off Chat Feature
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., July 2 PRNewswire — Abunga.com, the family-friendly online bookstore, will host bi-weekly "Authors at Abunga" chats beginning July 16 to connect avid readers with their favorite authors. Psychological thriller fiction writer Melanie Wells will kick-off the chats...
Americans Share Next Chapters in Their Lives Through Essay Contest Sponsored by Borders and AARP
ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Submissions to the Borders/AARP "Your Next Chapter" essay contest are flowing in by the hundreds from across the country. Since the contest launch May 29, people age 50+ have submitted creative and inspirational essays that address the...
Women Can Stop the Fireworks on Independence Day: Psychotherapist Offers Tips for Women in Abusive Relationships
DALLAS, July 2 PRNewswire — This Fourth of July can be a show-stopping fireworks display in the sky, or for some women, a show of independence from the reality of crippling personal fireworks of hurtful emotion and abuse. Dallas psychotherapist and founder of Lifeworks Counseling...
Baker & Taylor Names Thomas Morgan Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 1 PRNewswire — Baker & Taylor, Inc., the world's largest wholesale distributor of books and entertainment products, announced today that Thomas I. Morgan has been named Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, effective July 7, 2008. Most recently, Morgan had been...
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Named Network Library of the Year
PITTSBURGH, July 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (LBPH) has been named Network Library of the Year by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, a department in the Library of...
World Bank Approves Funding for Integration of the International Children's Digital Library Content in Rural Mongolian Schools
MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA, Mass., July 1 PRNewswire — The International Children's Digital Library (ICDL) (www.childrenslibrary.org), the world's largest collection of children's literature available freely on the Internet, today announced that it is included among the recipients of a World...
'My Life - My Way': Frank 'Ol' Blue Eyes' Sinatra - Explosive New Book Reported to Be Entertainment Legend's Firsthand Account of Life in '50s and '60s
DOVER, Pa., July 1 PRNewswire — Supposedly related in the first person by Marty Tanner, a close associate of Frank Sinatra, "'My Life - My Way' - Frank 'Ol' Blue Eyes' Sinatra" (published by AuthorHouse - http://www.authorhouse.com), the revealing new book by Ed Starkey, is more than...
'Crisis in America: Families in Need': Educator and Christian Gives Practical, Therapeutic Advice for the Future of America's Children
BEACHWOOD, Ohio, July 1 PRNewswire — "America's children — of all backgrounds, of all ages — are in need of advocates," writes author Karen V. Kitt, who will officially launch her new book, "Crisis in America: Families in Need" (published by AuthorHouse...
'Time Change': New Novel Combines Murder Mystery and Modern Technology
CICERO, Ind., July 1 PRNewswire — Take a trip back into the past in "Time Change" (published by AuthorHouse - http://www.authorhouse.com), the inventive new novel by Karen Hamilton Rice. Deuce Hart, an MRI technician living in Washington, D.C., works the graveyard shift at National...
Natural Pop Artist Jessica Park's Book Offers a Window Into Her Dazzling Work
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass., June 30 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The dazzling artwork and remarkable life of Jessica Park are featured in the new book, "Exploring Nirvana: The Art of Jessica Park." Park, a nationally recognized artist with autism, is known for her minute attention to detail and...
Boston University Professors Proffer Diverse Summer Reading Recommendations
BOSTON, June 30 PRNewswire-USNewswire — A random survey of Boston University (BU) professors yielded a wide and rich variety of summer reading recommendations for adults, ranging from Randy Pausch's inspirational "The Last Lecture," to Suze Rotolo's firsthand account of Bob Dylan and...
Kirtas Technologies Offers Software Solutions Enabling Customers to Store, Search and Archive
ANAHEIM, Calif., June 30 PRNewswire — ALA ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO — As a pioneer and the leader in high-speed, nondestructive book digitization, Kirtas Technologies has set the standard for quality in hardware capture systems. Today, the company announced it is taking the...
Cancer Survivor Physician Writes Book: Conquering the Game of Life
NORFOLK, Va., June 30 PRNewswire — Dr. C. K. Hersh has released a new book Conquering the Game of Life. He shares life stories and a unique perspective to catapult the reader to create and live the game of life that they desire. Dr. C. K. Hersh, a Norfolk orthopedic hand surgeon...
An Inspiring Summer Read: Biography of Judy Taylor - The Woman Who Could Not Eat
TORONTO, May 27 PRNewswire — With long summer days ahead and the delights of a good book to be enjoyed, readers around the world are picking up "Lifeliner: The Judy Taylor story," the debut book from Shireen Jeejeebhoy. Author Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080331/298826...
12 Tips to Help Small Retailers Thrive in a Recession
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., May 26 PRNewswire — Less red meat, more spaghetti. Fewer first-run movie tickets, more DVD rentals. Skip the Starbucks latte, sip a McDonald's coffee. As the economy sinks into a recession, people from Seattle to St. Petersburg are adapting their spending habits...
California High Court Decision Re-Ignites Same-Sex Marriage Debate in Politics & Religion - Publisher Orders New Printing for Bestselling Book on the Subject
Christian Ethicist Concludes Same-Sex Marriage OK - But Marriage Is Not for Everyone CLEVELAND, May 23 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Pilgrim Press has experienced resurgence in demand for a title initially released in 2004 in the wake of the Massachusetts high court ruling legalizing...
Jon Barrett Named Editor in Chief of The Advocate and Advocate.com
LOS ANGELES, May 23 PRNewswire — here! Networks is pleased to announce that, upon its final purchase of the LPI Media properties from PlanetOut Inc., it will name Jon Barrett as Editor in Chief of The Advocate and Advocate.com, the world's leading news and entertainment destinations for...
Houseonomics Authors Gary N. Smith and Margret H. Smith Respond to Existing Housing Sales Numbers Released Today by the National Association of Realtors
CLAREMONT, Calif., May 23 PRNewswire — "The concerning and continuing decline in existing homes sales is a serious indication that people are not making investments in what can be one of the most powerful paths to future financial security — homeownership. With much trepidation in...
Gingrich Book Days of Infamy Makes NY Times Bestseller List
Second Bestseller for Gingrich in 2008 WASHINGTON, May 23 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich latest book, Days of Infamy, written with historian William Forstchen, debuted at #11 on the New York Times Fiction Bestseller list the week of May 18, 2008. This...
Borders(R) To Open New Concept Store at Southbury Plaza in Southbury, Conn.
ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 23 PRNewswire — Borders made national headlines in February when it launched its first-ever concept store in Ann Arbor, Mich. The breakthrough retail concept represents a significant enhancement over existing Borders stores inside and out and fulfills the company's...
Universal Studios Home Entertainment Family Productions Acquires Distribution Rights to RL Stine's Mostly Ghostly From Toonz Animation
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., May 22 PRNewswire — Universal Studios Home Entertainment Family Productions has acquired distribution rights from independent production shingle Toonz Animation to RL Stine's Mostly Ghostly, the latest spookfest from the renowned Goosebumps author. An all-new...
Centenary Celebration for 007 Creator Ian Fleming
NEW YORK, May 22 PRNewswire — Ian Fleming, the genius who created James Bond, was born 100 years ago on May 28. A year long program of events is underway to celebrate his life, his legacy as a writer, and the amazing impact that his fictional character has had all around the world...
Energy Budgets at Risk (EBaR): New Risk Management Tool Addresses Grim Energy Price Forecasts
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 22 PRNewswire — While $135 oil prices make headlines, increases in natural gas and electric prices are taking a heavy toll on businesses, institutions and government agencies. A new book and software package promise to change the way organizations view energy...
Borders Group Strategic Alternatives Process Remains Ongoing
ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — In response to recent inquiries, Borders Group, Inc. (NYSE: BGP) today reported that the company is in the midst of the strategic alternatives process and has not engaged in substantive discussions regarding any specific transaction to...
DreamTime Publishing Author Wins Indie Book Award
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., May 22 PRNewswire — DreamTime Publishing, Inc., is pleased to announce that "Open Your Heart with Bicycling" by Shawn Rohrbach was named a WINNER in the Fitness/Sports/Recreation category and a finalist in the Motivational category. In addition, "Open Your Heart...
Has Your Church Been Hijacked?
NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 22 PRNewswire — Over the years, the atmosphere of the church has migrated from a quiet place of worship to that of music and praise. However, millions of people in their fifties, sixties, and seventies feel their churches have been hijacked by these church growth...
Shedding Some Light on Reading Comfort
NEW YORK, May 22 PRNewswire — MS — Reading is an activity that people of all ages enjoy, and something that is as much a part of daily life as eating or sleeping. The trouble is, not all of your reading is done during the day or when light is optimal. Many times busy schedules...
The Beverage Information Group Releases Its 2008 Wine & Spirits Industry Marketing Handbook
NORWALK, Conn., May 21 PRNewswire — The Beverage Information Group, a leading provider of marketing, merchandising and statistical information to the beverage alcohol industry, recently released its 2008 Wine & Spirits Industry Marketing Handbook. The updated, expanded and now...
Media advisory: Domtar at the Goldman Sachs Conference
MONTREAL, May 21 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Domtar Corporation (NYSE/TSX: UFS) announced today that Mr. Raymond Royer, President and Chief Executive Officer, will be presenting at the Goldman Sachs Basic Materials Conference in New York, NY, on Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 3:10 p.m. (EDT). Financial...
Justin Tuck to Visit Central Elementary School to Share the Joy of Reading
Tuck partners with First Book to donate 4,500 books to Horseshoe Bend Regional Library's 2008 Bookmobile WASHINGTON, May 21 PRNewswire-USNewswire — First Book, a non-profit giving books to children in need, announces that Justin Tuck of the New York Giants will make a special appearance...
New Ground Breaking Study: 'The Legacy of Islamic Antisemitism'
WASHINGTON, May 21 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Islamic antisemitism is as old as Islam itself, and is not a mere borrowing from non-Muslim sources, as has been claimed. THE LEGACY OF ISLAMIC ANTISEMITISM: From Sacred Texts to Solemn History, (Prometheus Books, Hardcover, May 15, 2008...
Borders(R) Signs Lease to Open New Concept Store in Baton Rouge, La.
ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 21 PRNewswire — Borders, Inc. announced today that it will open its first-ever concept store in Baton Rouge in August, when the retailer will debut a new 25,000-square-foot store in the Mall of Louisiana's newly constructed open-air wing, The Boulevard, located...
Masterworks of 20th Century Russian Literature and Illustration
NEW YORK, May 21 PRNewswire — Bloomsbury Auctions New York is delighted to bring to the market an extraordinary collection of early 20th Century Russian Literature, autographs, photographs and associated illustration art from 1900 through to 1950, beginning with pieces from the...
McMaster University Library Partners With Kirtas Technologies, Ristech and Lulu.com to Unleash Thousands of Rare Books to the World
HAMILTON, Ontario, May 21 PRNewswire — Imagine owning a copy of Galileo's 1632 book, Dialogo di Galileo Galilei (Galileo's Dialogue), challenging the traditional thinking that the universe revolves around the earth. At the time, the book and its concepts were so controversial, that...
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