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Across the world, someone somewhere is getting their first guitar today.

As the end of 2013 approaches, VJ Books, an online seller of collectible and autographed books, recommends that you take a break from stuffing those unwanted items into bags destined for the Goodwill, Salvation Army or other local charities, and consider special causes promoted by NY Times bestselli

In their provocative novel 'The Dutch Institute' (published by AuthorHouse), which is getting a new marketing push, the writing duo Huppes Kemp offer a critical look at the state of modern-day healthcare in the Netherlands.

'What event in evolution caused mankind to emerge genocidal/suicidal and turn on their fellow men?' asks author Friedmut Wilhelm.

Working with digital publishers Lucid Dream Atelier, best-selling author Cooper Edens has transformed his classic art-and-words book, 'If You're Afraid of the Dark, Remember the Night Rainbow,' into an animated, interactive app for the kid-friendly iPad, a perfect holiday gift for budding readers.

Every pin, tweet and signature of the #GiveBooks pledge generated one new book for a child in need

After spending more than 20 years as a Foreign Service officer, Frederic Mabbatt has seen it all.

In celebration of the Season 4 of Downton Abbey, the PBS hit TV series which starts in January 2014, Hotel Viking will once again offer the special Downton Abbey Tea in addition to their regular tea service, a tradition at the hotel since 2005.

Author Susan S.

Although thumb sucking can be a soothing activity for babies and young children, its effects are anything but soothing to the body.

Wendy Williams just revealed that she has a 'juicy' romance novel on the way.

When Daniel Ivanov's father dies in a freak accident, he inherits all his worldly possessions, including a hand-woven Anatolian prayer rug whose bright colors and elaborate designs have been flawlessly preserved over the past 600 years.

In a mega-stakes, high-suspense race against time, three of the most unlikely and winning heroes Stephen King has ever created try to stop a lone killer from blowing up thousands.

Confessions of a Casting Director: Help Actors Land Any Role with Secrets from Inside the Audition Room by Jen Rudin is now available.

Red Sky Presents, the publishing imprint of Red Sky Entertainment, announces the release of an original book series for children 'Waddley Sees The World' by Julie Davis Canter.

Full Sea Productions, best known for its comedic mobile video games including 'BusterBall' and 'Buster Dunk', has announced the publication of their new eBook containing many snarky one-liner insults taken directly from their games.

Dreams let people do the extraordinary.

Marianne Sciucco, author of 'Blue Hydrangeas,' an Alzheimer's love story, will discuss her novel with caregiver expert and radio host Kari Berit on her program 'The Unexpected Caregiver' at 11:05 AM CST Thursday, December 19.

Author Laurie M.

Wordsmith DenHagan has been writing poems in various phases of his life.

In Janette Bickford's new children's book 'Vern's Vacation' (published by Trafford Publishing), she regales readers with the story of a caterpillar and his adventures traveling with a human family taking a vacation to see a baseball game.

From being an overweight smoker, author Tom Bernard was able to transform himself into a competitive marathon racer, and has maintained a high fitness level throughout his 30 years of running, which has included 40 marathons and over 70,000 road miles.

On February 20, 1962, NASA astronaut John Glenn took the historic trip into space aboard the Friendship 7, becoming the first American to orbit the Earth.

The new book, 'Cruising the Mediterranean and Beyond' (published by Trafford Publishing), takes readers on a journey to the warm island sun and rushing waters of the Mediterranean and immerses them in the museums and cultures of romantic and distant locations with author Ronald Joseph Tocchini as th