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Eldot Makes Personal Appearance at Tucson Festival of Books Today by BWW News Desk
- March 09, 2013 In cooperation with Xlibris Publishing, Diphra Enterprises is pleased to present Eldot in person for the first time. He will meet the public and sign complimentary copies of Barr's Meadow, the first book in the Julian's Private Scrapbook series.
Tropical Paradise Shattered in Marek Lenarcik's New Book THIS IS THAILAND by BWW News Desk
- March 08, 2013 Author Marek Lenarcik's decision to give up all of the material things he collected - flatscreen TV, sofas, a nice car - and trade them for an unknown life in a strange, exotic land sounded like every single man's dream. On paper. He quickly finds what he's looking for: a lifestyle involving beautiful women and easy-living. But he also gets more than he bargained for. Lenarcik details his journey in his new book, 'This Is Thailand'.
Bookworks to Feature Jazz, Poetry and Authors Amy Stewart and Augusten Burroughs, April 2013 by BWW News Desk
- March 08, 2013 Bookworks' April features include the likely combo of jazz and poetry; a cocktail hour with Amy Stewart, and famed memoirist Augusten Burroughs. Throughout April, Bookworks sponsors events for poetry lovers, gardeners, and for families, in the store and off-site.
Pepperdine University to Welcome Author David Misch for COMEDY AND MORALITY, 4/1 by BWW News Desk
- March 08, 2013 Pepperdine University has decided to open up its appearance by author David Misch (writer for Mork & Mindy / Muppets / Saturday Night Live/SNL) to the public on April 1st at 7:30 p.m. in the Payson Library, Surfboard Room (24255 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA).
Lionel Rolfe to Read from THE MISADVENTURES OF ARI MENDELSOHN at Skylight in LA, 3/30 by BWW News Desk
- March 08, 2013 Lionel Rolfe and Julia Stein will give a reading at Skylight Books on March 30, 2013 at 5 p.m. (1818 N. Vermont Avenue in Los Angeles). Rolfe will read from his new book, The Misadventures of Ari Mendelsohn, while Stein will read from her What Were They Like? For more information, see this link.
Photo Flash: WHERE'S WALDO? Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Virgin Atlantic by BWW News Desk
- March 08, 2013 To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Where's Waldo?, Virgin Atlantic has placed the iconic global traveler on the side of a Boeing 747 aircraft. Waldo-Watchers can find the design proudly displayed on the jet "Barbarella" for a year as she flies between the UK, US and Caribbean. Check out photos of the plane's launch below!
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #1 Tops February Comic Book Sales by BWW News Desk
- March 08, 2013 DC Entertainment (DCE), the largest English-language comic book publisher in the world announced today that JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #1, written by the acclaimed Geoff Johns and drawn by superstar artist David Finch, was the best-selling comic book to specialty retailers in February 2013, according to information provided by Diamond Comic Distributors. This caps off a hugely successful month for DCE - with robust sales coming via comic retail, book trade and digital channels.
Intrigue Heats Up in Mystery Fiction Sequel, THE RENAISSANCE OF THE SKEIN by BWW News Desk
- March 08, 2013 For those who are left hanging with the first book, they should fret no more because the thrilling mystery and British humor of The Skein continues in this exciting sequel that will keep readers at the edge of their seat. Author Elizabeth Schaeffer is back with her riveting fictional series of suspense, wit and romance with The Renaissance of the Skein.
COMING TO CANADA - A PERSONAL ODYSSEY Shares Inspirational Story of Immigrant's Move by BWW News Desk
- March 08, 2013 Kevin Kingsley-Williams presents a new book about the immigrant experience amidst talks of immigration reform and racial violence throughout North America. In his book, 'Coming to Canada - A Personal Odyssey,' the author details challenges he faced and the success he achieved after immigrating to Canada in 1997.
Canongate Signs Ray Winstone Memoir by BWW News Desk
- March 08, 2013 Jamie Byng and Francis Bickmore at Canongate Books have acquired world rights in a memoir by the British actor, Ray Winstone, via Michael Wiggs at Creative Artists Management. The book will focus on Ray's years growing up around the markets of Walthamstow, his time as a competitive boxer and the remarkable story of how he came to be one of the most revered actors of his generation. The co-writer for the book is Chris Heath, the author of the number one bestselling and highly acclaimed FEEL, which he wrote with Robbie Williams.
New Book, THE POWER OF ONE, Prepares Leaders for Tomorrow's Economy by BWW News Desk
- March 08, 2013 A new book by Kathleen Brush, a 25-year veteran of international business and author of 'The Power of One: You're the Boss,' (www.kathleenbrush.com), breaks new ground in addressing the managerial challenges of guiding and motivating employees in the global economy of today and the future.
Bard and Book Releases A New Take On The Wizard of Oz in THE TROUBLE WITH BRICKS by BWW News Desk
- March 08, 2013 Disney's new film, Oz: The Great and Powerful, is now in theaters and Bard and Book Publishing is offering a unique twist on the much beloved Wizard of Oz, courtesy of author Derek Elkins. 'The Trouble With Bricks' follows the adventures of Suzie Phipps, her brother Cleotus, and other odd characters that they meet as they weave through places and situations in an alternate reality and fantasy world.
Alan Turing Releases THE GAY PRESIDENT: A NOVEL by BWW News Desk
- March 08, 2013 In honor of Alan Turing: A British mathematician and the father of modern computer science, Alan Turing was instrumental in breaking the military codes of Nazi Germany, and along with other codebreakers at Bletchley Park, helped to bring down the Third Reich. His intuitions of algorithms and mathematical probabilities saved countless lives, and he is one of the (many) unsung heroes of the Second World War. He was discovered to be in a homosexual relationship in the early 1950's in Great Britain, and was chemically castrated as a result. 'The Gay President: A Novel' is in tribute to Alan Turing and his family, and for homosexuals and lesbians everywhere who have been silent victims of disdain and misunderstanding. In the final irony of Alan Turing's life, he gave his loyalty to his country and helped to destroy a regime that exterminated homosexuals, only to be destroyed because of his sexual orientation by the same government to whom he had sworn his allegiance. The following is a brief synopsis of the book:
Jim Brumm Discusses Book on KGO San Fran Radio, 3/9 by BWW News Desk
- March 08, 2013 This Saturday night, March 9th at 8 p.m. Pacific, popular San Francisco radio host, Pat Thurston of KGO Radio 810, will be talking to a new, engaging guest: Decision-making expert Jim Brumm, author of 'Long-Term Thinking for a Short-Sighted World," to explain how long-term thinking can prevent disasters in one's personal life, as well as in global decision-making.
Debut Mystery Novel By Ronald Bruce Gies, THE TIME KEEPERS, is Released by BWW News Desk
- March 08, 2013 What would happen inside the Vatican if the cardinals of the Catholic Church suddenly realized that they had elected a revolutionary? In his debut novel, Ronald Bruce Gies uses the mystery genre as a vehicle to explore issues of the Catholic Church in the modern world. If there are two things that people don't discuss in polite company, Ayn Rand took politics and Ron Gies took religion.
The Nature of God Versus Science Addressed by Physicist Louis Del Monte by BWW News Desk
- March 08, 2013 "The Nature of God versus Science" is the topic addressed by physicist Louis Del Monte in Part 2 of his new four-part YouTube series, "God or No God? Can Science Answer the Question?" Part 1 and 2 of the series are available now, with Parts 3 and 4 to follow shortly.
New Companion Book to Dan Brown's INFERNO Just Released by BWW News Desk
- March 07, 2013 The anticipated companion book to Dan Brown's 'Inferno' novel has just arrived in bookstores. Written by noted historian Sanford Holst, 'Templar Inferno' explores how the death of Knights Templar in flames inspired Dante Alighieri to write his 'Inferno' in the 1300s and how it changed everything that followed. Dan Brown's hero Robert Langdon must make his way through this world, racing down secret passageways in Florence Italy to decode clues in Dante's Inferno. 'Hundreds of Templars were burned to death but many more survived, and we evenknow intriguing details of their lives,' said Holst. 'The knights who refused the pope's order to surrender were forced to live in secrecy outside the law. Their rebellious underground activities played a role in the fall of kings and the weakening of the Vatican.'
USA Book News Anounces Winners and Finalists of the 2012 USA Best Book Awards by BWW News Desk
- March 07, 2013 USABookNews.com, the premier online magazine and review website for mainstream and independent publishing houses, announced the winners and finalists of the 2012 USA Best Book Awards on Nov. 16, 2012. More than 400 winners and finalists were announced in more than 100 categories covering print, e-books and audio books. Awards were presented for titles published in 2011 and 2012.
Parents Get a New Headquarters with Launch of DC Comics Fan Family Blog by BWW News Desk
- March 07, 2013 Fans both young and young at heart will get even more of the iconic characters they love as DC Entertainment unveils the DC Comics Fan Family blog (www.dccomicsfanfamily.com). This new family-friendly site is designed to deliver the best of the celebrated Super Heroes like Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman with a slew of fun, family-oriented content for parents to share with their kids.
Garfield & Levy Teachat 9th Annual M2W(R) – The Marketing to Women Conference, 4/15 by BWW News Desk
- March 07, 2013 Advertising & media industry critic, co-host of NPR's "On the Media", Bob Garfield, and co-author with Doug Levy, Founder and CEO, MEplusYOU, of Can't Buy Me Like, will draw on their newly released book to show brand marketers how authentic customer connections drive superior results in their Day One session at the 9th annual M2W - The Marketing to Women Conference, April 15 - 17, 2013, Chicago Cultural Center.
Waterford Students Win Multiple Scholastic Art and Writing Awards by BWW News Desk
- March 07, 2013 Twenty-nine Waterford School students have been recognized by the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards for their achievements in drawing, painting, ceramics, photography and digital art. The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards is the country's longest-running and most prestigious award and recognition program for creative teenagers.