Balinese Folktale Picture Book is Released
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2015
Go to Sleep Gecko is now available for download as an interactive learning app from esteemed learning platform SmartyPal. Go to Sleep Gecko, written by Margaret Read MacDonald, joins The Drum, written by Rob Cleveland, as part of a small but growing collection of award-winning August House picture books adapted for the iPad. SmartyPal's innovative learning platform is infused with challenging activities that adapt to each child's individual learning level. The games are designed to vary based on a child's unique strengths, ensuring that kids are actively engaged in learning as they explore a story. You can enjoy this multimedia version of Go to Sleep Gecko, which includes fun reading games and exercises, through SmartyPal's app in the iTunes Store.
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2015
Go to Sleep Gecko is now available for download as an interactive learning app from esteemed learning platform SmartyPal. Go to Sleep Gecko, written by Margaret Read MacDonald, joins The Drum, written by Rob Cleveland, as part of a small but growing collection of award-winning August House picture books adapted for the iPad. SmartyPal's innovative learning platform is infused with challenging activities that adapt to each child's individual learning level. The games are designed to vary based on a child's unique strengths, ensuring that kids are actively engaged in learning as they explore a story. You can enjoy this multimedia version of Go to Sleep Gecko, which includes fun reading games and exercises, through SmartyPal's app in the iTunes Store.
New Gratitude Marketing Book is Announced
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2015
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ Many financial advisors like most people will fail to achieve their New Year's Resolutions. But they can get everything they want if they show appreciation to their clients, said Michael F. Sciortino, author of the best-selling book 'Gratitude Marketing.'
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2015
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ Many financial advisors like most people will fail to achieve their New Year's Resolutions. But they can get everything they want if they show appreciation to their clients, said Michael F. Sciortino, author of the best-selling book 'Gratitude Marketing.'
WELL DESIGNED LIFE is Released
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2015
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ Most people will fail to keep the New Year's resolutions they make each January, a grim reality that results in shame and disappointment. People know what they should be doing to lead healthier and happier liveslosing weight, exercising, making healthier choices, taking up new hobbiesbut the way they set their resolutions is flawed.
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2015
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ Most people will fail to keep the New Year's resolutions they make each January, a grim reality that results in shame and disappointment. People know what they should be doing to lead healthier and happier liveslosing weight, exercising, making healthier choices, taking up new hobbiesbut the way they set their resolutions is flawed.
Jennifer Ball Launches HERE
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2015
SPRING HILL, Fla., Dec. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ Can you really expect people to drive the speed limit? Of course you do. Why do we expect people to follow laws made by man, but when it comes to the instructions of God regarding our lives, we question His knowledge of what we are capable of doing.
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2015
SPRING HILL, Fla., Dec. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ Can you really expect people to drive the speed limit? Of course you do. Why do we expect people to follow laws made by man, but when it comes to the instructions of God regarding our lives, we question His knowledge of what we are capable of doing.
Author Goes Viral Same Day as She Releases First Trilogy
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2015
Author Dr. Shellie Hipsky goes viral as she releases the first book trilogy to ever hit shelves on the same day worldwide - Dec. 13th. Dr. Shellie Hipsky, Pittsburgh, PA (U.S.), is about to release her sixth publication, Common Threads, all on the same day. The trilogy focuses on 100 inspirational women across the globe, and shares their stories showing that women of all cultures and races can overcome any struggle. The Global Sisterhood movement has become a viral phenomenon, much needed in today's society. Women everywhere are gathering to support one another and lift each other up emotionally, professionally, and personally. On December 13th - women from the U.S., Canada, South America, Europe, the Middle East and South Africa will be posting pictures of themselves with the three book covers surrounded by powerful groups of women who support the Global Sisterhood and Common Threads movement. Women in certain countries, such as Pakistan, whose lives are at risk and cannot show their faces, will post a gathering of hands to show their support in a suppressed society. Hipsky states, 'It's been my great honor to provide a platform, through the Global Sisterhood of Empowering Women to inspire and empower the women of the world through the Common Threads trilogy. While recording Empowering Women Radio, it became obvious to me that the strategies for success discussed by the women I interviewed needed to be shared on a broader scale. The idea morphed into this trilogy that every woman can learn and benefit from. The fact that this idea has grown with women reaching out all the way from Pakistan and South Africa just shows the need for positive support in the world and how we can pick each other up. This is huge!' Common Threads is being published by Best Selling author and publisher of The Missing Piece Series, Kate Gardner of London, England. 'To be the publisher and help create the Common Threads trilogy has been an amazing experience. To bring this project to life and know that it's going to touch many lives across the world with 100 women's stories inside is a truly phenomenal feeling. The women in these books are truly inspiring and can teach other people how to come through adversity and be strong, be inspiring and to be empowering.' On December 13th women (and men who support women) will be posting these epic pictures of unity across all verticals of social media - Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Periscope, etc., not only on personal accounts but also publicly using #CommonThreads #GlobalSisterhood, #EmpoweringWomen, #InspiringLives. For more info go to www.inspiringlivesinternational.com or email contactcommonthreads@gmail.com. Twitter @EmpowerWRadio For Press contact Jennifer DeCosta at info@dashpublicrelations.com or call 212-763-7743.
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2015
Author Dr. Shellie Hipsky goes viral as she releases the first book trilogy to ever hit shelves on the same day worldwide - Dec. 13th. Dr. Shellie Hipsky, Pittsburgh, PA (U.S.), is about to release her sixth publication, Common Threads, all on the same day. The trilogy focuses on 100 inspirational women across the globe, and shares their stories showing that women of all cultures and races can overcome any struggle. The Global Sisterhood movement has become a viral phenomenon, much needed in today's society. Women everywhere are gathering to support one another and lift each other up emotionally, professionally, and personally. On December 13th - women from the U.S., Canada, South America, Europe, the Middle East and South Africa will be posting pictures of themselves with the three book covers surrounded by powerful groups of women who support the Global Sisterhood and Common Threads movement. Women in certain countries, such as Pakistan, whose lives are at risk and cannot show their faces, will post a gathering of hands to show their support in a suppressed society. Hipsky states, 'It's been my great honor to provide a platform, through the Global Sisterhood of Empowering Women to inspire and empower the women of the world through the Common Threads trilogy. While recording Empowering Women Radio, it became obvious to me that the strategies for success discussed by the women I interviewed needed to be shared on a broader scale. The idea morphed into this trilogy that every woman can learn and benefit from. The fact that this idea has grown with women reaching out all the way from Pakistan and South Africa just shows the need for positive support in the world and how we can pick each other up. This is huge!' Common Threads is being published by Best Selling author and publisher of The Missing Piece Series, Kate Gardner of London, England. 'To be the publisher and help create the Common Threads trilogy has been an amazing experience. To bring this project to life and know that it's going to touch many lives across the world with 100 women's stories inside is a truly phenomenal feeling. The women in these books are truly inspiring and can teach other people how to come through adversity and be strong, be inspiring and to be empowering.' On December 13th women (and men who support women) will be posting these epic pictures of unity across all verticals of social media - Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Periscope, etc., not only on personal accounts but also publicly using #CommonThreads #GlobalSisterhood, #EmpoweringWomen, #InspiringLives. For more info go to www.inspiringlivesinternational.com or email contactcommonthreads@gmail.com. Twitter @EmpowerWRadio For Press contact Jennifer DeCosta at info@dashpublicrelations.com or call 212-763-7743.
Brian Gorman Releases BROKEN WORDS
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2015
Having written poetry for many years, author Brian Gorman started gathering his poems into one soulful collection only after the end of a relationship, followed by his admission to a psychiatric hospital due to a 'breakdown.' From that beginning the book grew and grew until it led to the publication of 'BROKEN Words' (published by Xlibris UK) in 2014. A new marketing campaign is set to be launched for this book.
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2015
Having written poetry for many years, author Brian Gorman started gathering his poems into one soulful collection only after the end of a relationship, followed by his admission to a psychiatric hospital due to a 'breakdown.' From that beginning the book grew and grew until it led to the publication of 'BROKEN Words' (published by Xlibris UK) in 2014. A new marketing campaign is set to be launched for this book.
Tommye Hamilton Wright Announces YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO WAR
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2015
Kay Ann Franklin is losing a lonely battle at home during World War II. Her terminally ill mother and her sick twins take most of her time and she has little left to give her baby daughter and her husband. When a crippled African-American girl offers to help, Kay finds an unexpected and wonderful light in young Say.
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2015
Kay Ann Franklin is losing a lonely battle at home during World War II. Her terminally ill mother and her sick twins take most of her time and she has little left to give her baby daughter and her husband. When a crippled African-American girl offers to help, Kay finds an unexpected and wonderful light in young Say.
DICHOTOMY OF THE BLACK DIASPORA is Released
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2015
Author Lee Catubay Paul addresses disparity among persons of the African Diaspora and offers solutions from both biblical and secular sources - from ancient times to current day - in his new book, 'Dichotomy of the Black Diaspora: Lee Catubay Paul' (published by Archway Publishing).
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2015
Author Lee Catubay Paul addresses disparity among persons of the African Diaspora and offers solutions from both biblical and secular sources - from ancient times to current day - in his new book, 'Dichotomy of the Black Diaspora: Lee Catubay Paul' (published by Archway Publishing).
John K. Wortinger Reveals THE UNIFYING WORD
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2015
During one of his Bible studies, author John K. Wortinger noticed a pattern of similarity between passages in the Old and New Testaments. These complementing passages clarify each other, adding meaning and directing understanding of the scripture. He shares this remarkable discovery in his new book, 'The Unifying Word' (published by AuthorHouse).
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2015
During one of his Bible studies, author John K. Wortinger noticed a pattern of similarity between passages in the Old and New Testaments. These complementing passages clarify each other, adding meaning and directing understanding of the scripture. He shares this remarkable discovery in his new book, 'The Unifying Word' (published by AuthorHouse).
Susanne Kacsandi Pens PREPARE TO DIE
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2015
Author Susanne Kacsandi sends a message of hope to anyone who has been victimized by abuse or sex slavery in her fast-paced thriller, 'Prepare to Die: Rescued' (published by WestBow Press).
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2015
Author Susanne Kacsandi sends a message of hope to anyone who has been victimized by abuse or sex slavery in her fast-paced thriller, 'Prepare to Die: Rescued' (published by WestBow Press).
Regeana Beshears Releases I HAVE A DOOGIE BESHEA
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2015
Regeana Beshears, an artist and loving great grandmother, has completed her new book 'I Have a Doogie Beshea': a rollicking story of love and acceptance all told by a darling kitten named Doogie Beshea.
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2015
Regeana Beshears, an artist and loving great grandmother, has completed her new book 'I Have a Doogie Beshea': a rollicking story of love and acceptance all told by a darling kitten named Doogie Beshea.
Theologian Dr. Woody Carter Shares NARADA'S CHILDREN
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2015
Previously published theologian, associate professor and theater arts instructor Dr. Woody Carter is excited to add a transfixing first novel to his literary works. Titled 'Narada's Children: A Visionary Tale of Two Cities,' the book is a dazzling work of visionary fiction-a spiritual tale of two cities that brings together mystical elements from a diversity of religious traditions to connect far-flung communities with a common African heritage.
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2015
Previously published theologian, associate professor and theater arts instructor Dr. Woody Carter is excited to add a transfixing first novel to his literary works. Titled 'Narada's Children: A Visionary Tale of Two Cities,' the book is a dazzling work of visionary fiction-a spiritual tale of two cities that brings together mystical elements from a diversity of religious traditions to connect far-flung communities with a common African heritage.
Sarah Jane Campbell Pens ALEYA
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2015
Sarah Jane Campbell, a mother, science fiction fan, creative writer and author, has completed her new book 'Aleya': a gripping and potent journey of intrigue, mystery and manipulation with several unexpected moments until readers arrive at a predetermined destination.
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2015
Sarah Jane Campbell, a mother, science fiction fan, creative writer and author, has completed her new book 'Aleya': a gripping and potent journey of intrigue, mystery and manipulation with several unexpected moments until readers arrive at a predetermined destination.
Ryan Engle Launches CALEB'S DISCONTENT
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2015
Ryan Engle, an educated writer and author, has completed his new book 'Caleb's Discontent': a passionately crafted work that portrays the beauty of life and self-worth.
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2015
Ryan Engle, an educated writer and author, has completed his new book 'Caleb's Discontent': a passionately crafted work that portrays the beauty of life and self-worth.
Class Act Books Releases New Mystery Series
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2015
Class Act Books publishing announces the release of the newest entry in the Hugh Winslow mystery series. Written by R.W. Weiss, the series centers around retired Chicago detective Hugh Winslow who moves with his wife to the solitude of Lodgepole, Montana, where he plans to indulge his hobby of painting and raising his two malamutes. Soon, he discovers the far West can be as violent as the Windy City. When a murder occurs, Hugh is recruited by the local sheriff, and finds himself back at work, this time as a deputy. The series has been characterized by Paranormal Romance Guild reviews as the 'hallmark of a good mystery novel.' Unlike his fictional hero, R.W. Weiss was an English teacher for 35 years before becoming a writer. He does live in Montana, however, and like Hugh Winslow, is am amateur artist, as well as composer. Death is Magical is the fourth entry in the Hugh Winslow series. Other titles include Death is Overdue (the debut novel), Death is Deeded, and Death is Written. Class Act Books is celebrating its second year under new ownership. It publishes all genres, including romance, Westerns, mysteries, SciFi, fantasy, and horror. It is proud to include among its writers many international and award-winning authors.
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2015
Class Act Books publishing announces the release of the newest entry in the Hugh Winslow mystery series. Written by R.W. Weiss, the series centers around retired Chicago detective Hugh Winslow who moves with his wife to the solitude of Lodgepole, Montana, where he plans to indulge his hobby of painting and raising his two malamutes. Soon, he discovers the far West can be as violent as the Windy City. When a murder occurs, Hugh is recruited by the local sheriff, and finds himself back at work, this time as a deputy. The series has been characterized by Paranormal Romance Guild reviews as the 'hallmark of a good mystery novel.' Unlike his fictional hero, R.W. Weiss was an English teacher for 35 years before becoming a writer. He does live in Montana, however, and like Hugh Winslow, is am amateur artist, as well as composer. Death is Magical is the fourth entry in the Hugh Winslow series. Other titles include Death is Overdue (the debut novel), Death is Deeded, and Death is Written. Class Act Books is celebrating its second year under new ownership. It publishes all genres, including romance, Westerns, mysteries, SciFi, fantasy, and horror. It is proud to include among its writers many international and award-winning authors.
New Book LAWYER GAMES is Released
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2015
Awakened in the middle of the night and called to the scene of a killing at a historic Savannah mansion, Chief Assistant District Attorney Dep Kirkland would be responsible for the decision to arrest antique dealer and Savannah aristocrat James Williams for murder for killing young Danny Hansford in an alleged gun battle with World War II German Lugers. This new book details the epic battles between the state and Williams's defense lawyers during the four trials and eight-plus years that followed. The subtitle of 'Lawyer Games: After Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil' references the book inspired by the crime, which spent more than 200 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and became a major motion picture directed by Clint Eastwood. This new book, which Kirkus Reviews calls 'A meticulous, intuitive, and riveting nonfiction work,' reveals the truth about the crime, including evidence never presented in a courtroom, told from the perspective of the author, who was at the scene and co-chaired Williams's first trial. The book covers trial testimony, tactics, and evidence from all four trials, including crime scene photographs and numerous illustrations and diagrams new to this analysis. The narrative unfolds along the original timeline, with only occasional glimpses into future events. Readers get a firsthand look at the case, beginning with the discovery of the bloody body of Hansford and Williams' claim of having shot his young lover in self-defense. Although admitting that hindsight brings a perspective not available during trial, the author provides expert analysis of lawyer tactics far beyond what is generally perceived by the public. In the process, he relates the tactics of Williams' lawyers to those in other high-profile criminal cases. The author not only reveals the true story of the murder case, which reached into the highest levels of Georgia politics, but also sheds light on the underbelly of the American criminal legal system, revealing the unpleasant reality of what can happen when vast sums of money and lawyers lusting for the 'W' intersect. Author Dep Kirkland left the legal world behind and pursued his dream of acting and writing, moving to New York City to study acting for several years before he moved to the Los Angeles area. He now acts, writes, directs and produces for the stage and film. The University of Georgia School of Law graduate was a member of the Georgia and District of Columbia bar associations, was admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court and was named a Lifetime Fellow of the Georgia Bar Foundation. Dep served as chairman of the State Bar Prison & Jail Committee, headed various subcommittees of the ABA Criminal Justice Section, and was a graduate of the National District Attorney's Association Career Prosecutor Course. He also designed and directed an anti-piracy task force for the Satellite Broadcasting & Communications Association, a task force composed of more than 60 former FBI agents. For additional information or interviews, please visit www.lawyergamesthebook.com or contact the author by e-mail: author@lawyergamesthebook.com Lawyer Games: After Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Dep Kirkland Dog Ear Publishing ISBN: 978-145753-945-9 412 pages Paperback $22.95 US ISBN: 978-145754-199-5 412 pages Hardcover (DJ) $39.95 US Available at Ingram, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and fine bookstores everywhere. About Dog Ear Publishing, LLC Dog Ear Publishing offers completely customized self-publishing services for independent authors. We provide cost-effective, fast, and highly profitable services to publish and distribute independently published books. Our book publishing and distribution services reach worldwide. Dog Ear authors retain all rights and complete creative control throughout the entire self-publishing process. Dog Ear Publishing reviews services and other book marketing services are available to connect great content with interested readers. Self-publishing services are available globally at www.dogearpublishing.net and from our offices in Indianapolis. Dog Ear Publishing - self-publishing that actually makes sense.
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2015
Awakened in the middle of the night and called to the scene of a killing at a historic Savannah mansion, Chief Assistant District Attorney Dep Kirkland would be responsible for the decision to arrest antique dealer and Savannah aristocrat James Williams for murder for killing young Danny Hansford in an alleged gun battle with World War II German Lugers. This new book details the epic battles between the state and Williams's defense lawyers during the four trials and eight-plus years that followed. The subtitle of 'Lawyer Games: After Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil' references the book inspired by the crime, which spent more than 200 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and became a major motion picture directed by Clint Eastwood. This new book, which Kirkus Reviews calls 'A meticulous, intuitive, and riveting nonfiction work,' reveals the truth about the crime, including evidence never presented in a courtroom, told from the perspective of the author, who was at the scene and co-chaired Williams's first trial. The book covers trial testimony, tactics, and evidence from all four trials, including crime scene photographs and numerous illustrations and diagrams new to this analysis. The narrative unfolds along the original timeline, with only occasional glimpses into future events. Readers get a firsthand look at the case, beginning with the discovery of the bloody body of Hansford and Williams' claim of having shot his young lover in self-defense. Although admitting that hindsight brings a perspective not available during trial, the author provides expert analysis of lawyer tactics far beyond what is generally perceived by the public. In the process, he relates the tactics of Williams' lawyers to those in other high-profile criminal cases. The author not only reveals the true story of the murder case, which reached into the highest levels of Georgia politics, but also sheds light on the underbelly of the American criminal legal system, revealing the unpleasant reality of what can happen when vast sums of money and lawyers lusting for the 'W' intersect. Author Dep Kirkland left the legal world behind and pursued his dream of acting and writing, moving to New York City to study acting for several years before he moved to the Los Angeles area. He now acts, writes, directs and produces for the stage and film. The University of Georgia School of Law graduate was a member of the Georgia and District of Columbia bar associations, was admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court and was named a Lifetime Fellow of the Georgia Bar Foundation. Dep served as chairman of the State Bar Prison & Jail Committee, headed various subcommittees of the ABA Criminal Justice Section, and was a graduate of the National District Attorney's Association Career Prosecutor Course. He also designed and directed an anti-piracy task force for the Satellite Broadcasting & Communications Association, a task force composed of more than 60 former FBI agents. For additional information or interviews, please visit www.lawyergamesthebook.com or contact the author by e-mail: author@lawyergamesthebook.com Lawyer Games: After Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Dep Kirkland Dog Ear Publishing ISBN: 978-145753-945-9 412 pages Paperback $22.95 US ISBN: 978-145754-199-5 412 pages Hardcover (DJ) $39.95 US Available at Ingram, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and fine bookstores everywhere. About Dog Ear Publishing, LLC Dog Ear Publishing offers completely customized self-publishing services for independent authors. We provide cost-effective, fast, and highly profitable services to publish and distribute independently published books. Our book publishing and distribution services reach worldwide. Dog Ear authors retain all rights and complete creative control throughout the entire self-publishing process. Dog Ear Publishing reviews services and other book marketing services are available to connect great content with interested readers. Self-publishing services are available globally at www.dogearpublishing.net and from our offices in Indianapolis. Dog Ear Publishing - self-publishing that actually makes sense.
George R. Pitman Releases WHY WAR?
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2015
Debut author George R. Pitman in 'Why War?' investigates the multifaceted reasons of why war has been so ubiquitous among human societies since they separated from chimpanzees more than six million years ago. His examination begins by confronting the grim and stubborn fact of the ubiquity of war suggests that war has a genetic basis that evolved in man's prehistory or even before in his common ancestor that he shares with the chimpanzee that, as territorial animals, fought to enlarge their territories to increase the fertility of their females. After describing prehistoric human warfare, Pitman discusses the role that war played in the rise of civilizations. Pitman then discusses how racial, ethnic and religious xenophobia drives humans into wars and genocides. Although many people can live in peace with those who are different, whether because of ethnicity, religion or race, hidden xenophobes remain that can light a match over minor problems, leading to violent conflict. 'Why War?' discusses the pleasures and excitement that soldiers receive from killing their enemies and the strong bonds of comradeship that develop between men who fight together. When a nation is attacked or when its leaders propose a war of conquest, a war fever - a 'rage militarie' - develops among its population that usually dissipates into war fatigue as the causalities and costs of the war rise. 'Why War?' also discusses the biological, neurological and hormonal factors that cause aggressiveness in humans, especially in boys and men and how other hormones can modulate this aggressiveness. Young men and boys make good soldiers because of their willingness to take risks that older men will not take. Children are often recruited into the armies of tyrants because of their immaturity and lack of a moral consciousness. The human mind is slow to mature and often does not reach its full maturity until a person is in his or her late twenties. Hubris or overconfidence in ones abilities often results in poor decision making that leads to catastrophic consequences as it did in the U.S. decision to invade Iraq in 2003. The book concludes with a discussion of wars and conflicts in the contemporary world including Russia's aggression in Ukraine, China's assertiveness in Eastern Asia and in the South and East China Seas, the rise of militant Islam in the Middle East and Africa and in the ethnic and religious wars in Africa. George R. Pitman is uniquely qualified to investigate the genetic, evolutionary, neurological and social sources of human warfare. Trained as a physicist who once designed missile guidance systems, he then studied international relations at UCLA and served as the science advisor to the strategic arms control bureaus of the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency and the U.S. State Department and to the delegations that negotiated the strategic arms control treaties with the Soviet Union. After his retirement he decided to devote his time to studying the causes of human warfare. As a result, he felt the need to study the biology of human evolution, neurology and anthropology. Pitman has published books and papers on the subjects of war and peace including 'Neither War nor Peace: A History of the Cold War and Strategic Arms Control: 1945 -1972,' 'A Calculus of Military Stability' and 'Arms Races and Stable Deterrence.' For additional information please visit www.whywargeorgepitman.com Why War? An Inquiry into the Genetic and Social Sources of Human Warfare George Pitman Dog Ear Publishing ISBN: 978-1-4575-3548-2 320 pages $15.95 US Available at Ingram, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and fine bookstores everywhere About Dog Ear Publishing, LLC Dog Ear Publishing offers completely customized self-publishing services for independent authors. We provide cost-effective, fast, and highly profitable services to publish and distribute independently published books. Our book publishing and distribution services reach worldwide. Dog Ear authors retain all rights and complete creative control throughout the entire self-publishing process. Dog Ear Publishing reviews services and other book marketing services are available to connect great content with interested readers. Self-publishing services are available globally at www.dogearpublishing.net and from our offices in Indianapolis. Dog Ear Publishing ñ self-publishing that actually makes sense.
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2015
Debut author George R. Pitman in 'Why War?' investigates the multifaceted reasons of why war has been so ubiquitous among human societies since they separated from chimpanzees more than six million years ago. His examination begins by confronting the grim and stubborn fact of the ubiquity of war suggests that war has a genetic basis that evolved in man's prehistory or even before in his common ancestor that he shares with the chimpanzee that, as territorial animals, fought to enlarge their territories to increase the fertility of their females. After describing prehistoric human warfare, Pitman discusses the role that war played in the rise of civilizations. Pitman then discusses how racial, ethnic and religious xenophobia drives humans into wars and genocides. Although many people can live in peace with those who are different, whether because of ethnicity, religion or race, hidden xenophobes remain that can light a match over minor problems, leading to violent conflict. 'Why War?' discusses the pleasures and excitement that soldiers receive from killing their enemies and the strong bonds of comradeship that develop between men who fight together. When a nation is attacked or when its leaders propose a war of conquest, a war fever - a 'rage militarie' - develops among its population that usually dissipates into war fatigue as the causalities and costs of the war rise. 'Why War?' also discusses the biological, neurological and hormonal factors that cause aggressiveness in humans, especially in boys and men and how other hormones can modulate this aggressiveness. Young men and boys make good soldiers because of their willingness to take risks that older men will not take. Children are often recruited into the armies of tyrants because of their immaturity and lack of a moral consciousness. The human mind is slow to mature and often does not reach its full maturity until a person is in his or her late twenties. Hubris or overconfidence in ones abilities often results in poor decision making that leads to catastrophic consequences as it did in the U.S. decision to invade Iraq in 2003. The book concludes with a discussion of wars and conflicts in the contemporary world including Russia's aggression in Ukraine, China's assertiveness in Eastern Asia and in the South and East China Seas, the rise of militant Islam in the Middle East and Africa and in the ethnic and religious wars in Africa. George R. Pitman is uniquely qualified to investigate the genetic, evolutionary, neurological and social sources of human warfare. Trained as a physicist who once designed missile guidance systems, he then studied international relations at UCLA and served as the science advisor to the strategic arms control bureaus of the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency and the U.S. State Department and to the delegations that negotiated the strategic arms control treaties with the Soviet Union. After his retirement he decided to devote his time to studying the causes of human warfare. As a result, he felt the need to study the biology of human evolution, neurology and anthropology. Pitman has published books and papers on the subjects of war and peace including 'Neither War nor Peace: A History of the Cold War and Strategic Arms Control: 1945 -1972,' 'A Calculus of Military Stability' and 'Arms Races and Stable Deterrence.' For additional information please visit www.whywargeorgepitman.com Why War? An Inquiry into the Genetic and Social Sources of Human Warfare George Pitman Dog Ear Publishing ISBN: 978-1-4575-3548-2 320 pages $15.95 US Available at Ingram, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and fine bookstores everywhere About Dog Ear Publishing, LLC Dog Ear Publishing offers completely customized self-publishing services for independent authors. We provide cost-effective, fast, and highly profitable services to publish and distribute independently published books. Our book publishing and distribution services reach worldwide. Dog Ear authors retain all rights and complete creative control throughout the entire self-publishing process. Dog Ear Publishing reviews services and other book marketing services are available to connect great content with interested readers. Self-publishing services are available globally at www.dogearpublishing.net and from our offices in Indianapolis. Dog Ear Publishing ñ self-publishing that actually makes sense.
Amazon Announces Best-Selling Books of 2015
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2015
(NASDAQ:AMZN)-Amazon today announced its best-selling books of 2015, along with the list of best-selling Kids & Teens books, the Most Gifted Books and the Most Wished For books-just in time for holiday gift-giving. The best-selling book of the year is Paula Hawkins' addictive page-turner, The Girl on the Train followed by Grey: Fifty Shades of Grey as Told by Christian by E.L. James. Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Book Ten: Old School, by the perennial favorite Jeff Kinney, is the best-selling Kids & Teens book and What Pet Should I Get? by Dr. Seuss is number two. Harper Lee's hotly anticipated second novel, Go Set a Watchman, was the Most Gifted Book of the year. The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins, was also the Most Wished For followed by Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale. The best-selling book lists take into account first editions published in 2015 and reflect paid print and Kindle editions. To see the full top 100 lists of Amazon's best-selling print and Kindle books of 2015, visit www.amazon.com/bestsellingbooks2015.
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2015
(NASDAQ:AMZN)-Amazon today announced its best-selling books of 2015, along with the list of best-selling Kids & Teens books, the Most Gifted Books and the Most Wished For books-just in time for holiday gift-giving. The best-selling book of the year is Paula Hawkins' addictive page-turner, The Girl on the Train followed by Grey: Fifty Shades of Grey as Told by Christian by E.L. James. Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Book Ten: Old School, by the perennial favorite Jeff Kinney, is the best-selling Kids & Teens book and What Pet Should I Get? by Dr. Seuss is number two. Harper Lee's hotly anticipated second novel, Go Set a Watchman, was the Most Gifted Book of the year. The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins, was also the Most Wished For followed by Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale. The best-selling book lists take into account first editions published in 2015 and reflect paid print and Kindle editions. To see the full top 100 lists of Amazon's best-selling print and Kindle books of 2015, visit www.amazon.com/bestsellingbooks2015.
Baidarka Boy Releases a Parody of John Kennedy Toole's, 'A Confederacy of Dunces'
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2015
Ignatius J. Reilly is back.
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2015
Ignatius J. Reilly is back.
Pastor Thomas J. Horne Asks ARE YOU THE ONE?
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2015
Identifying a leader in these worldly times can be quite difficult. Unfortunately many individuals think that a leadership role only qualifies for a certain time period - not understanding that we need to be leaders on a continual basis.
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2015
Identifying a leader in these worldly times can be quite difficult. Unfortunately many individuals think that a leadership role only qualifies for a certain time period - not understanding that we need to be leaders on a continual basis.
New Inspirational Travel Books from Lonely Planet Are Released
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2015
Lonely Planet has published a handful of exciting new titles this season for those in need of gift ideas and travel inspiration, available now in bookstores and e-retailers.
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2015
Lonely Planet has published a handful of exciting new titles this season for those in need of gift ideas and travel inspiration, available now in bookstores and e-retailers.
THE SPIRIT OF SANTA by Peter Hackmeister is Released
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2015
Now there's a succinct, wonderful and truthful way for parents to have 'that talk' when their kids say, 'Billy said Santa Claus isn't real.' The response to that statement is presented simply, logically and warmly in the short story 'The Spirit of Santa' by author Peter Hackmeister. 'The Spirit of Santa' lets kids fondly bring Santa along into every one of their Christmases for the rest of their lives, and pass his tradition on to their children, as well. Drawing on personal experience, Mr. Hackmeister created this honest story for his own children. 'Every parent knows that there comes a day when their children question the existence of Santa,' he said. 'You hate to see that wide-eyed wonder fade away. I told this story to my kids so the Spirit of Santa would remain joyful and true for them.' It truly is the perfect Christmas gift for the whole family. Actual Amazon customer reviews of 'The Spirit of Santa' have been grateful and sincere: 1) 'What a simple, heartfelt way to deal with one of a parent's most sensitive challenges. I'll save it for my grandchildren.' 2) 'I always hated lying about Santa Claus to my kids. I wish I had read this many years ago. It describes how 'Yes there is a Santa Claus' wonderfully well.' 3) 'This tiny gem explains the true meaning of Santa and how he came about. It opened my son's eyes.' 'The Spirit of Santa' is now available to everybody worldwide free for five days on Amazon's Kindle platform starting Wednesday morning, December 9 through Sunday evening, December 13, 2015. After that date it can be downloaded for $0.99. Click here - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AP84JMM Kindle books can be read on any device: smartphone, tablet or computer. The free app is also available at this link. Mr. Hackmeister is a carpenter, author, serial entrepreneur, and inventor with three patents. He developed the original patent on what is now known as streaming video.
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2015
Now there's a succinct, wonderful and truthful way for parents to have 'that talk' when their kids say, 'Billy said Santa Claus isn't real.' The response to that statement is presented simply, logically and warmly in the short story 'The Spirit of Santa' by author Peter Hackmeister. 'The Spirit of Santa' lets kids fondly bring Santa along into every one of their Christmases for the rest of their lives, and pass his tradition on to their children, as well. Drawing on personal experience, Mr. Hackmeister created this honest story for his own children. 'Every parent knows that there comes a day when their children question the existence of Santa,' he said. 'You hate to see that wide-eyed wonder fade away. I told this story to my kids so the Spirit of Santa would remain joyful and true for them.' It truly is the perfect Christmas gift for the whole family. Actual Amazon customer reviews of 'The Spirit of Santa' have been grateful and sincere: 1) 'What a simple, heartfelt way to deal with one of a parent's most sensitive challenges. I'll save it for my grandchildren.' 2) 'I always hated lying about Santa Claus to my kids. I wish I had read this many years ago. It describes how 'Yes there is a Santa Claus' wonderfully well.' 3) 'This tiny gem explains the true meaning of Santa and how he came about. It opened my son's eyes.' 'The Spirit of Santa' is now available to everybody worldwide free for five days on Amazon's Kindle platform starting Wednesday morning, December 9 through Sunday evening, December 13, 2015. After that date it can be downloaded for $0.99. Click here - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AP84JMM Kindle books can be read on any device: smartphone, tablet or computer. The free app is also available at this link. Mr. Hackmeister is a carpenter, author, serial entrepreneur, and inventor with three patents. He developed the original patent on what is now known as streaming video.
Loji Roji Saibi Announces SEEDS WONDER OF BORNEO
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2015
KUCHING, Malaysia - Author Loji Roji Saibi's childhood curiosity to find the answer to certain life questions led him to explore why certain people around the globe live longer than the others in his new book, 'Seeds Wonder of Borneo' (published by Partridge Singapore).
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2015
KUCHING, Malaysia - Author Loji Roji Saibi's childhood curiosity to find the answer to certain life questions led him to explore why certain people around the globe live longer than the others in his new book, 'Seeds Wonder of Borneo' (published by Partridge Singapore).
Father Yours Offers Guide To Avoid Mark of Beast
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2015
'*John 6:66, Eternity with The TRINITY vs eternity with the beast: The Pearliest PEARL' (published by iUniverse) is a call to goodwill. Author Father Yours establishes the need for holy wisdom within a world that Father Yours asserts is rife with the Mark of the Beast. His new book serves as a guide to navigate through the mire of Satanic presence and revel in the glory of God.
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2015
'*John 6:66, Eternity with The TRINITY vs eternity with the beast: The Pearliest PEARL' (published by iUniverse) is a call to goodwill. Author Father Yours establishes the need for holy wisdom within a world that Father Yours asserts is rife with the Mark of the Beast. His new book serves as a guide to navigate through the mire of Satanic presence and revel in the glory of God.
R. L. Black Shares DIGITAL DREAMING
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2015
In the digital age, more and more family events exist online. Author R. L. Black answers the question of how one preserves family history in the modern world with his new book, 'Digital Dreaming: Your Step-by-Step Guide for Keeping Family Mementos in the Information Age.' (published by Balboa Press AU).
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2015
In the digital age, more and more family events exist online. Author R. L. Black answers the question of how one preserves family history in the modern world with his new book, 'Digital Dreaming: Your Step-by-Step Guide for Keeping Family Mementos in the Information Age.' (published by Balboa Press AU).
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