Michaela Cooke Announces Debut Book, GOD'S PROSPERITY by BWW News Desk
- June 28, 2013 In her debut book, 'God's Prosperity' (published by Trafford Publishing), author Michaela Cooke offers a radical new theory for the slow recovery from the 2008 financial crisis: a lack of faith.
Peter Finch's New Memoir HIGH UP IN THE ROLLING HILLS is Released by BWW News Desk
- June 28, 2013 In 'High Up in the Rolling Hills: A Living on the Land' (published by iUniverse), author Peter Finch shares the personal journey that he and his wife, Gundi, set out on, exploring, as an independent couple, the vital role of nature, creativity and healthy food in life.
Identity Theft is Subject of Claudia Whitsitt's IDENTITY ISSUES by BWW News Desk
- June 28, 2013 Identity theft has emerged as 'the perfect storm,' the combination of technology and our need to interconnect, with criminal intent and the all-too-accessible reach of our personal and financial information.
'The RAILFANatic' by Michael R. S. Ledingham is Released by BWW News Desk
- June 28, 2013 The railfan sub-culture exists discreetly throughout the strata of American society, regardless of age or social status. The spirit of the trainspotter exists in the hearts of all those enamored with the sight and sound of the locomotive, that massive steel machine rolling along at an implacable pace on tracks that spread like metal arteries across America's physical and cultural landscape. Author Michael R.S. Ledingham is amongst these enthusiasts, and from his experiences in volunteering for train museum restoration projects and studying railroad history's pivotal role in the nation's development, he gives us all a glimpse into this subject with the fictionalized life of a railroad hobbyist in The RAILFANatic.
New Book of Poems GOD'S HELPING HAND is Released by BWW News Desk
- June 28, 2013 It is almost too easy to lose one's way in a world driven by material desires and superficial pursuits. While unhappiness and discontentment become endemic, peace and joy seem like luxuries that only few can afford. In her new book, 'God's Helping Hand Book I,' Teresa Gilbert shares inspiration for finding one's way back to a life of grace and invites readers to a poetic celebration of spiritual renewal.
War Memoir 'BURT, General MacArthur, and GHQ' is Released by BWW News Desk
- June 28, 2013 From the 'Indiana Jones' of Palatine, Ill. Burton L. Showers, BURT, General MacArthur, and GHQ is a compelling real life adventure that takes readers along the ups and downs, the serious and the hilarious moments of military life. Showers' newly published autobiography is really about a teenager, graduating from High School in Waterloo, Iowa in 1943, and knowing that most likely he will soon be drafted into military service. It is a war memoir with lots of humor and countless personal experiences.
Michele DePalma Releases Adventure JOEY AND HERCULES by BWW News Desk
- June 28, 2013 Author Michele DePalma excites and entertains readers with a hilariously wild adventure in her vibrantly illustrated book, Joey and Hercules. Most moms think kids are always making a mess. Although it is quite debatable, it may hold true in the story of Joey and Hercules, a young boy and the family's English mastiff, who make a mess during their hilarious misadventure. Readers can witness how they spread havoc inside the house when the boy's mom was not around and see if they would be able to face her disappointment.
Poetry Book JUST LISTEN is Released by BWW News Desk
- June 28, 2013 Inspired by the terrible trials and tribulations she endured in her path such as the murder of her grandmother, assault charges for simply protecting her own family, author-poet Sherika Moore poetically shares her experiences and emotions, reflections and insights in her newly published book, titled Just Listen. Moore refers to her work as 'every emotion in a nutshell' and primarily encourages young ladies to be more productive while also providing a good read for people of every age.
Naomi Karon Bagel Releases 'Touching the Roof of the World' by BWW News Desk
- June 28, 2013 In 'Touching the Roof of the World: An Anthology of Stories' (published by AuthorHouse), author Naomi Karon Bagel's new collection of short stories, readers find themselves immersed in an assortment of tales that take place in the narrow streets of Britain.
Kae Ramirez Releases THE BREAKING OF DAWN by BWW News Desk
- June 28, 2013 In 'The Breaking of Dawn: Genesis, Chapter 1' (published by WestBow Press), author Kae Ramirez's new religious book, readers listen as Ramirez reinvents the book of Genesis.
COMMON SENSE LEADERSHIP Guide Stresses Practical Leadership by BWW News Desk
- June 28, 2013 Author Garth Johns simplifies the principles of great, effective leadership in his practical new guidebook, 'Common Sense Leadership' (published by Balboa Press).
Eli Merchant Releases 'The Collectivistic Premise' by BWW News Desk
- June 28, 2013 'The Collectivistic Premise: Economics in a New Key' (published by AuthorHouse), by author Eli Merchant, views economics from a new perspective, acknowledging the influence of art, philosophy, history, psychology, ethics and other factors not often looked at, and challenges the premises on which economic thought has been conventionally based. According to many economists since the time of Adam Smith, self-interest is the main motive driving human beings in the economic sphere and the only true guarantor of human productivity and wealth creation. Ethical and moral considerations; however nobly intentioned, are irrelevant and even counterproductive in their application to the operations of the marketplace.
Author Releases New Memoir, THE ACCUSED by BWW News Desk
- June 28, 2013 In his new book 'The Accused: The Story of a Professional Practitioner Accused of Child Abuse' (published by AuthorHouse), author Richard J. Lewis takes readers through a haunting account of being falsely accused of sexually abusing a teenager.
Photo Flash: HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN New Cover Art Revealed! by BWW News Desk
- June 27, 2013 At LeakyCon, a convention that grew out of the worldwide Harry Potter fan community, Scholastic, the U.S. publisher of the Harry Potter series, revealed the third of the seven new Harry Potter covers illustrated by bestselling author/illustrator, Kazu Kibuishi. The artwork depicts a key moment in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, the third novel by J.K. Rowling about the boy wizard. Scroll down for a first look at the new cover art!
Celebrate Gettysburg Releases Special Battle of Gettysburg 150th Anniversary Dining & Entertainment Guide by BWW News Desk
- June 27, 2013 The publishers of Celebrate Gettysburg, Gettysburg's premier lifestyle publication, have launched a special edition of the Celebrate Gettysburg Dining & Entertainment Guide in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. With the anniversary of the battle just days away, more than 4 million visitors are expected to converge on Gettysburg and its surrounding areas throughout this commemoration year. More than 100,000 copies of the free, digest-size guide are being printed and are now available at distribution locations throughout the Mason-Dixon region, including Gettysburg, south-central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. A digital edition appears at celebratedining.com and is available for mobile devices (iPad, iPhone, Android). Links to download the apps are available at celebratedining.com.
Dunham Books Releases 'The Fragile Face of God: A True Story About Light, Darkness, and the Hope Beyond the Veil' by BWW News Desk
- June 27, 2013 Taylor is the mother of three special needs children, and in her book poses these probing questions: Can our darkest hour invoke miracles? Can the departed intercede on our behalf? Can the most fragile among us instill in us the greatest might and courage? In this true story, she recounts her experience as a young mother who faced the harrowing task of raising her three children (out of her five) with Fragile X syndrome and autism.
Timothy Hallinan's THE FAME THIEF Earns Critical Praise by BWW News Desk
- June 27, 2013 There are not many people brave enough to say no to Irwin Dressler, Hollywood's scariest mob boss-turned-movie king. Even though Dressler is ninety-three years old, LA burglar Junior Bender is quaking in his boots when Dressler's henchman haul him in for a meeting. Dressler wants Junior to solve a “crime” he believes was committed more than sixty years ago, when an old friend of his, once-famous starlet Dolores La Marr, had her career destroyed after compromising photos were taken of her at a Las Vegas party. Dressler wants justice for Dolores and the shining career she never had.
Next Two Books by AMY TAN Announced! by BWW News Desk
- June 27, 2013 Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollins, has announced the next two books by best-selling novelist Amy Tan, following her forthcoming novel, The Valley of Amazement, which will be released on November 5th.
Kindle Worlds Store and Self-Service Submission Platform Are Now Available by BWW News Desk
- June 27, 2013 The Kindle Worlds Store and Self-Service Submission Platform are now open. Customers can enjoy works from dozens of authors including Barbara Freethy (writing in Pretty Little Liars), Charles Sasser (Foreworld Saga) and Anita Clenney (The Vampire Diaries). Kindle World's Self-Service Submission Platform enables any writer to publish fan fiction based on a range of original stories and characters and earn royalties for doing so. To browse the store and learn more about Kindle Worlds, visit www.amazon.com/kindleworlds.
Jim Dale to Lend Voice to GHOST HAWK Audio Book by BWW News Desk
- June 27, 2013 Simon & Schuster Audio has just announced that Jim Dale will read the audiobook of Susan Cooper's highly anticipated new novel GHOST HAWK, due out August 27, 2013. The unabridged audiobook will be available in both CD and download formats.
Wiley and The Securities Institute Publish FINRA Exam Review Guides with Companion Test Banks by BWW News Desk
- June 27, 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (NYSE:JWa, JWb), in partnership with The Securities Institute of America, is publishing for the first time thirteen comprehensive study guides and companion test banks for finance professionals preparing to pass the qualification exams administered by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). The partnership leverages Wiley's global publishing reach with The Securities Institute of America's well established subject matter expertise.