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I WAS ONLY NINETEEN Shares Story of Having a Baby in the Year 1966
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2015
It was a different world in 1966. Considered a social and moral outrage to have a baby out of wedlock, babies were taken from single mothers because they didn't have husbands.
Candlewick Press Offers Gift Guides for Holidays
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2015
Leaving the docks of London on the Mayflower as an indentured servant to Pilgrim John Carver, John Howland little knew that he was embarking on the adventure of a lifetime. John survived falling overboard on the crossing of the Atlantic Ocean, and he earned his keep ashore by helping to scout a safe harbor and landing site for his bedraggled and ill shipmates. Would his luck continue to hold amid the dangers and adversity of the Pilgrims' lives in New England?
New Christian Titles are Added to Digital Audiobooks
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2015
VIENNA, Va., Nov. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ AudiobooksNow has added christianaudio to its digital audiobook download and streaming service. christianaudio adds over 1,300 premium Christian audiobook titles to AudiobooksNow under the imprints christianaudio, christianaudio Seed, christianaudio Fiction, and Hovel Audio.
The CW Orders Pilot from Screenwriter and Novelist Lauren Bird Horowitz for THE STORY OF DAVID
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2015
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ The CW has ordered a pilot from screenwriter and novelist Lauren Bird Horowitz. The Story of David is based on the real-life story of a first generation Hispanic American who rose from poverty in a gang-riddled ghetto to achieve soccer stardom. Stephanie Germain and Selby Lane Enterprises will produce the gritty family drama. Horowitz, who has previously written for the CW and ABC Family, is represented by CAA.
MARKETING FOR TOMORROW, NOT YESTERDAY is Released
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2015
Every week seems to bring devastating news of startups failing and long-time businesses downsizing or closing their doors; their leaders hark back on the mistakes they made and the decisions that shaped their demise. So if the key to survival cannot be found in traditional strategies, why not look to the future for answers?
30 Greater Atlanta Christian School Students Become Best-Selling Authors
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2015
Each student was presented with the question 'What would you do if you were in charge?' And the rest is history.
Elaine Pace Shares THE UNFOLDMENT
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2015
In 'The Unfoldment' (published by Balboa Press) Elaine Pace, practitioner of holistic therapies, and intuitive Denise Appelmans team up to write a heart-felt story of one woman's odyssey towards self-realization.
Guy Scholz and Claudia Church Release THE MASTERPIECE WITHIN
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2015
Authors Guy Scholz and Claudia Church believe there is a masterpiece as breath-taking as Leonardo da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa' or Michelangelo's 'David' waiting to be discovered inside of everyone. Together, Scholz and Church want to inspire readers to become the hero of their own life story. They have come together to write their new book, 'The Masterpiece Within: Five Key Life Skills To Becoming A Living Work Of Art' (published by Balboa Press), which teaches readers how to create an intriguing and inspiring life story.
Sean Martin McQuade Releases OUR FATHERS' FATE
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2015
Author Sean Martin McQuade brings readers into an unforgettable journey through the pages of his new book, 'Our Fathers' Fate' (published by Xlibris AU). In this account of his adventures s or misadventures, he lets them witness his travels to difficult parts of countries amidst wars and conflicts. It also includes great descriptions of people, culture and places.
Richard Cancemi Releases A BLOOD BROTHER BOND
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2015
Richard Cancemi, a husband, father, grandfather, family-man, retired Adolescent Psychiatrist, devoted writer and author, has completed his newest work 'A Blood Brother Bond': a gripping and potent work that narrates the different life paths of two best friends and their continuous bond through the ups and downs.
Jean Richardson Shares HAPPENINGS
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2015
Jean Richardson, a parent, grandparent, retiree, traveler, creative writer and author, has completed many hours of work to produce 'Happenings': a gripping and passionate story about life, faith, sacrifice and compassion.
John Thomas Shares BIBLE STUDY FOR BEGINNERS
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2015
John Thomas, a Vietnam vet and retired corrections officer, has completed his new book 'Bible Study for Beginners': a fantastically inclusive approach to get the most out of a self-guided Bible study for those who just don't know where to start.
Vanessa J Releases Debut Book, GOD'S GIANT PAINTBRUSH
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2015
Vanessa J, a teacher's assistant, Sunday school teacher, volunteer with children and writer, has completed her first book 'God's Giant Paintbrush': a creatively crafted tale that depicts the beauty of God and the love of family.
Jonathan Shapiro Pens his First Novel DEADLY FORCE
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2015
Jonathan Shapiro is a former federal prosecutor who indicted and convicted cops for using excessive force against innocent suspects. 'Deadly Force: A Lizzie Scott Novel', to be published in February 2016 by Ankerwycke, is the ultimate insider's look into the nuts and bolts of a federal civil rights prosecution, the story of a shooting, as timely as it is powerful. Shapiro has spent the past 15 years writing and producing some of television's most iconic shows, including 'The Practice', and 'Boston Legal'. He has received an Emmy, a Peabody, and multiple Humanitas Awards. Shapiro, along with Emmy-award winning David E. Kelley, is one of the creators, writers and executive producers of 'Trial', an Amazon legal thriller starring Billy Bob Thornton and William Hurt, set to air in 2016. He is formerly of counsel at Kirkland & Ellis, Los Angeles, where he specialized in entertainment law litigation. 'Deadly Force' is his first novel.
AN EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY Chronicles Early American Immigrants' Story
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2015
Doris Gallippi examines and writes their family history and at the same time imparts social history of first generation Americans who courageously forged a path from Italy to America from 1895 to 1922. This book chronicles 'An Extraordinary Journey' (published by Xlibris) of emigrants and their treasured families.
Dr. Path Keogh Launches Marketing Push for DEFINING INTELLIGENCE
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2015
Dr. Pat Keogh, a teacher with a doctorate in education, stresses that thinking critically and creatively are the essence of intelligence in his book 'DEFINING INTELLIGENCE in an educational context' (published by AuthorHouse UK).
Late David Clive Releases THEATRE TALES
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2015
The late David Clive shares stories and folderol of the theatre and its denizens, most of them true, as seen from 40 years backstage. These are the posthumously published 'Theatre Tales (Pre-Andrew Lloyd Webber)' (published by iUniverse) of a veteran stage manager and producer that give readers an intimate yet humorous glimpse of not only their art and profession, but also of the talented personalities involved in every facet of stagecraft.
Award-winning French Writer Makes US Noir Debut With WHITE LEOPARD
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2015
Mystery and thriller publisher Le French Book is introducing a new award-winning French writer to the US market, with the release this month of White Leopard, by Laurant Guillaume. This intensely true-to-life story captures the struggle of a poor country in the grips of drug lords and corruption and of people with fractured pasts struggling to survive.
Brown Books Launches GEORGE 3-7TH MARINES
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2015
In the Korean War, 54,000 Americans were killed. That is roughly the same number of men killed in the Vietnam War. Jim Nicholson, an infantryman with George Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, was one of the select few who carried a Browning automatic rifle through five major campaigns and lived to tell the story.
Mark Britnell is IN SEARCH OF THE PERFECT HEALTH SYSTEM
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2015
NEW YORK, Nov. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ Every nation has its own unique healthcare system, each with its individual strengths and weaknesses, each struggling to provide effective, affordable care to meet growing demand. In Search of the Perfect Health System is the first book to comprehensively examine healthcare systems across the globe in order to answer the all-important question: what does the 'perfect' health system look like?
Christopher Cass Releases TO BATHE IN EDEN'S GLORY
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2015
'To Bathe in Eden's Glory' by Christopher Cass (Copyhouse Press, 2015) has already been dubbed 'The Greatest Novel Ever Written About the Great War' by observers. Cass' epic has been compared to the work of - among others - Ernest Hemingway and Sebastian Faulkes. Now it has won expert plaudits for its realistic depictions of trench warfare - no surprise, given that the novel reflects the author's lifetime's obsession with, and an acknowledged expertise in, the history of the First World War. Copyhouse Press are pleased to reveal that they have had the novel assessed by a professional historian. The expert, who carried out the assessment under conditions of strict anonymity imposed by the norms of academic peer review, is a member of the UK's Royal Historical Society and is an acknowledged expert on the period up to and including the First World War era. According to the expert's report, Cass writes with an authority which is 'indistinguishable from that of a professional historian who specialises in the Great War' while the war poetry, inspired by real examples but penned by Cass himself 'has an authentic feel.' The expert reviewer was 'convinced that Cass had enjoyed privileged access to genuine unpublished material by an unknown soldier-poet' and spent a significant period of time double-checking to ensure that this wasn't the case. Regarding the actual scenes in the trenches, the expert described them as 'astonishing - the most accurate depiction of trench warfare in fiction. Cass has penned the most realistic portrayal of trench warfare in a novel ever. It is a masterclass of factual accuracy transformed to the pages of a literary piece. It passes every imaginable test for determining historical accuracy in a creative milieu - and does so with flying colours.' Christopher Cass is the pen name of musician and producer Chris Baker. Educated at Chelmsford Grammar School, at 18 Chris chose the road over university and spent the next 30 years combining a playing career with production and the business side of music. Once described by Melody Maker as a 'studio guru', he lectured on music business studies at MBS (London) during the late '80s and has written for a number of magazines and periodicals. 'To Bathe In Eden's Glory' is Chris's first novel and reflects a lifetime's obsession with the First World War. Copyhouse Press Ltd is based in London and is a provider of premium publishing services.
Candlewick Press Publishes Thanksgiving-Themed WISHBONE WISH
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2015
Judy Moody is a third-grader, avid collector, Saver of the Planet, and future doctor . . . but most of all, she is famous for her many moods. She and her pesky little “bother,” Stink, star in the wildly popular and award-winning Judy Moody and Stink series for middle-grade readers written by Megan McDonald, illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds, and published by Candlewick Press. In addition to four novels featuring the brother-sister duo together – including their new full-color adventure, Judy Moody and Stink: The Wishbone Wish – there are twelve books in the New York Times bestselling Judy Moody series, including the most recent Judy Moody, Mood Martian. The tenth book in the Stink series, Stink and the Attack of the Slime Mold, will release in February 2016. And with the Judy Moody & Friends series for newly independent readers, kids of all ages can enjoy Judy and Stink!
Phaidon Launches THE HIGH LINE
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2015
NEW YORK, Nov. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ More than 300 architects, designers, and public officials gathered last night to celebrate the launch ofThe High Line, a new book just published by Phaidon. Co-authored by the project's creative team, landscape architects James Corner Field Operations, and architects Diller, Scofidio + Renfro,The High Lineis the first book to fully chronicle the creation of the world-famous park from the designer's perspective. It is a behind-the-scenes account of the inspiration and creation of New York's beloved public park in the sky.The party was held at The Standard, High Line in New York City.
Talented Books Launches 2nd Princess Nadia Adventure
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2015
Talented Books Presents Princess Nadia - In Her Second Fun Filled Adventure 'Princess Nadia and the Search for the Missing Treasure' is the official second release from literary newcomer Talented Books. Independent kids' book publisher Talented Books is the premier destination for innovative content and ideas. The story of Princess Nadia will entertain and enchant young children with a fun-filled adventure that takes her on her second adventure...this time on the high seas. Princess Nadia and her friends are searching on the island of Zulantia for the missing treasures of Captain James Joker Jib (aka Captain 3J). Author Tony Samuel was inspired to write this story for his own beloved princess, his daughter Nadia Rachael. Nadia suffers from the rare chromosome disorder 22q13, also known as Phelan-McDermid Syndrome. Princess Nadia and the Search for the Missing Treasure is currently available for sale at Amazon and the Kindle store and at BarnesandNoble.com. Tony Samuel has a bachelor's degree in Business Marketing and a Master's degree in Leadership. Tony is a husband and proud father. About Talented Books: Talented Books was created to nurture the intellect of children. We create positive images of People of Color. We believe children should be encouraged to read and explore daily. Talented Books caters to talented kids and grown-ups too. For more information on our children's books, please visit Talented Books on the web (www.TalentedBooks.com). About The Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Foundation: The Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Foundation is a non-profit group that offers support for families who are affected by 22q13 Deletion Syndrome/Phelan-McDermid Syndrome. The syndrome, which affects families worldwide, is a rare genetic occurrence and is the result of a damaged or missing protein on the 22nd chromosome. Visit 22Q13.org to learn more. Thank you for your kind support. Contact: Tony Samuel - Talented Books www.TalentedBooks.com TalentedBooksCEO@gmail.com
Candi Sary Re-Releases of BLACK CROW WHITE LIE
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2015
Author Candi Sary announces the publication of her coming-of-age novel, 'Black Crow White Lie' (ISBN: 978-0-9967587-2-7), which will be re-released by Blue Mary Books November 11, 2015. The second edition comes in conjunction with the release of the short film based on the novel. 'Black Crow White Lie' was a winner of the 2012 Reader Views Literary Award, first place in the 2013 Dante Rossetti Awards, and first runner-up in the 2012 Eric Hoffer Book Award. In the semifinals of the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award, Publishers Weekly said, 'This is a praiseworthy, poignant work.' Set amid the seedy motels of Hollywood, California, Black Crow White Lie tells the story of Carson Calley. He has a rare and magical gift of healing, a gift which both defines him and threatens to betray him. He lives a transient lifestyle with his alcoholic, fortune-telling mother, Juliette. She nurtures his gift, but her ways are deceptive. She feeds the boy fantastical stories to convince him of his greatness. At fourteen, Carson finally wises up to her lies and his identity is completely shattered. Juliette is too deep in her addiction to help him separate the facts from the fictions, so he looks for answers on the streets of Hollywood. There he finds Faris, a tattoo shop owner, and Casper, a cashier at a head shop. These two unlikely mentors help this troubled yet extraordinary boy find his way to the truth. Chanticleer Book Reviews said, 'Sary succeeds in portraying teen angst without melodrama, in depicting compassion without sentimentality, and in creating a world of characters on the margins of society whose depth and complexity outshine any Hollywood hero.' Foreword Reviews Magazine said, 'Few novelists can arrestingly channel the voice of a neglected fourteen-year-old boy, half street urchin, half spiritual shaman, and emerge with an engaging first-person narrative that doesn't drip with sentimentality or patronize teen culture. Candi Sary can...' Candi Sary graduated from the University of California, Irvine. Before receiving the aforementioned awards for 'Black Crow White Lie,' her previous writing made the finals of several writing competitions, including the William Faulkner-William Wisdom Creative Writing Competition, the Santa Fe Writers Project Literary Awards, and the Dahlonega Literary Festival Novel Contest. She lives in coastal Southern California with her husband and two children. For more information on Candi Sary or Black Crow White Lie, please visit the Blue Mary Books website.

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