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Make: and Humble Bundle Books Offer Exclusive DIY Package by BWW News Desk
- November 11, 2015 SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Snap up great deals on the best new books from Make: and purchase your favorite issues of Make: magazine at the price you want to pay. Make: is offering great new ebook bundles, valued at $198, available through Humble Bundle Nov. 11-25 only. Readers can pay any price they choose and support Maker Ed at the same time!
Elizabeth Popish Releases EXPANDED JOY by BWW News Desk
- November 11, 2015 BOISE, Idaho, Nov. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ Whether you are twenty-one or eighty-one, you have undoubtedly experienced some kind of existential slump. A great deal of names exist for these rough patches in the human lifeline, each as limiting in their description as the next. In an attempt to address the complexity of human joy and provide a way for people to access it more intentionally in their lives, Elizabeth Popish has released Expanded Joy, which identifies seven key categories of optimal living and outlines a year's worth of weekly activities for increasing life's joy.
Neoverse Short Story Writing Competition Launches Today by BWW News Desk
- November 11, 2015 CAMPBELL, CA - California-based Neoglyphic Entertainment, Inc., a transmedia entertainment company, has launched the first of a series of writing competitions. The Neoverse Short Story Writing Competition is open to authors from any genre who have pieces of original creative fiction between 1,000 and 5,000 words. Unusually for a new writing competition, the prize money is on par with much larger and more established competitions, with a total prize pool of $3,500, and $2,000 going to first place.
Tina Swithin Launches DIVORCING A NARCISSIST: REBUILDING AFTER THE STORM by BWW News Desk
- November 11, 2015 SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., Nov. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ Author Tina Swithin publishes third book for survivors of Narcissistic Personality Disorder individuals. Released only three weeks ago, Divorcing a Narcissist: Rebuilding After the Stormhas quickly soared to the number one spot in Amazon's self-help/abuse and divorce genres.
LAST BELL: BREAKING THE GRIDLOCK IN EDUCATION REFORM is Released by BWW News Desk
- November 11, 2015 NEW YORK, Nov. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ A new book portrays the alarming state of U.S. public schools, examines thirty years of failed reform efforts, and concludes that the nation must attract the best public education providers, including for-profit companies, to boost achievement and secure America's future.
New E-book Release, E = EMCEE SQUARED is Released by BWW News Desk
- November 11, 2015 In this practical, easy to use e-book, Rae A. Stonehouse a.k.a. Mr. Emcee, of Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada puts the 'Master' in Master of Ceremonies. He shares tips & techniques that he has learned over the years in becoming a dynamic Master of Ceremonies.
New Book, A CHRISTIAN NATION IN DEBT is Released by BWW News Desk
- November 11, 2015 SILVER SPRINGS, Fla., Nov. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ As the cover's subheading suggests: 'A Christian Nation In Debt, What's Wrong With This Picture?' Author Guy Annev explains, 'I wrote this book for Christians since we command the most votes as an electorate. But, ironically, as numerous as we are, we've yet to make any significant impact (we are consistently in the red with astronomical debt hovering over us)! With no solid leads out there, it kind of defeats the purpose of being a vigilant, godly people who are worthy enough to be taken serious, doesn't it?'
Author Shares HOW TO CELEBRATE WINTER SOLSTICE by BWW News Desk
- November 11, 2015 PHOENIX, Nov. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ Prefer to celebrate the holidays in a more simplified low-key way? Are you looking for a tradition that focuses on the unique meaning of winter, and a holiday in which everyone can participate? For many living in the 21st century, learning and celebrating mankind's long relationship with the Earth's Winter Solstice that occurs every year December 21st - 22nd has almost been forgotten. Large populations have moved away from an agrarian lifestyle that depends on animals, nature and the seasons. We now live in cities and suburbs that depend on commerce, industrial farming and grocery store chains. The deeper connection with the impact of seasonal change has become far removed from the daily conveniences of our modern lives.
Erma Steppe Launches I'M NOBODY by BWW News Desk
- November 11, 2015 Abandoned as a toddler, Erma Steppe spent all of her childhood throughout different children's homes and foster care. Not only did Steppe suffer mental and physical abuse, but she also experienced being homeless and emotionally empty. Despite everything that she went through, all she ever wanted was to hear her mother say, 'I love you.'
The Stoner's Cookbook Launches HERB: Mastering the Art of Cooking with Cannabis by BWW News Desk
- November 11, 2015 Today, The Stoner's Cookbook, a cannabis educational platform and community of over 40 million marijuana-enthusiasts, announces the release of Herb: Mastering the Art of Cooking with Cannabis, is a sophisticated cookbook that features unique recipes from world-renowned chefs Melissa Parks and Laurie Wolf.
WALKING WITH SPIRIT by Joy Brisbane is Released by BWW News Desk
- November 11, 2015 Having nothing left to lose after her husband's death, Joy Brisbane revealed her psychic ability after 37 years. In her new book 'Walking with Spirit,' Brisbane recounts her journey as a medium while using this gift to help others become healthier.
Professor Hermann Simon Launches CONFESSIONS OF THE PRICING MAN by BWW News Desk
- November 11, 2015 In his latest book Confessions of the Pricing Man, management thinker and pricing specialist Hermann Simon explains how innovative pricing strategies, tactics and tricks work. Telling his story from the perspective of a student turned professor turned global pricing guru, he explains that prices are ultimately the most effective way to generate higher profits using anecdotes and engaging real-life case studies. Simon is the founder and chairman of Simon-Kucher & Partners, the global leader in price consulting represented in 22 countries.
Kim Carter Pens VANITY by BWW News Desk
- November 11, 2015 Kim Carter, a budding new author, has completed her new book 'Vanity': a creative and unique look at the life and times of the Evil Queen in the fabled tale of Snow White.
NOIS²E Offers Plan To Put End to US Energy Dependence by BWW News Desk
- November 11, 2015 Author Charlie Pedersen offers readers a water and energy strategy for the U.S. in his new book, 'NOIS²E: No Oil Imports from Sunni/Shiite Exporters' (published by iUniverse).
Alex Andor Skanavis Releases GALAXIA by BWW News Desk
- November 11, 2015 Alex Andor Skanavis, author of 'Gaia: A Mystical Epic' returns to the literary scene with his second novel 'Galaxia' (published by Trafford Publishing). This new novel offers a terrifying vision of the future, a desperate time where the human race teeters on the brink of extinction.
Paulo Coelho Donates Three Digital Books in Spanish, Portuguese, French, and English to Worldreader by BWW News Desk
- November 11, 2015 Worldreader, a global nonprofit dedicated to improving literacy in the developing world through access to digital books, today announces the addition of three extraordinary titles to its digital library from acclaimed Brazilian author, Paulo Coelho, whose books have sold more than 195 million copies worldwide, have been released in 170 countries, and translated into 80 languages. These best-selling titles have been donated to Worldreader's digital library for young readers using e-readers in schools and libraries in sub-Saharan Africa, and for readers on mobile phones everywhere in Africa.
Thomas Barrale Releases GRAYJAX by BWW News Desk
- November 11, 2015 Thomas Barrale, a retired USAF veteran, has completed his new book 'Grayjax': an exciting and fanciful story of Marlo Freesport, who finds herself with the survival of mankind resting on her shoulders.
Joe Santor Pens STONES FROM HEAVEN by BWW News Desk
- November 11, 2015 Joe Santor, a retired Air Force Senior Non-Commissioned Officer, classic car and movie fan, devoted writer and author, has completed his new book 'Stones From Heaven': a gripping and potent journey of mystery, survival and fate packed with unexpected moments and incredible scenes.
Beverly J. Dupree and Charles T. Reed Release CROTCHETY D. DURMUDGEON AND THE LOVEBIRDS by BWW News Desk
- November 11, 2015 Beverly J. Dupree and Charles T. Reed, a mother and son writing team, have completed their new book 'Crotchety D. Curmudgeon and the Lovebirds': an exercise in love and perseverance for two young lovebirds, who have the misfortune of landing in Crotchety D. Curmudgeon's cross hairs.
Theodore Josiha Haig Releases THE OLD MAN OF THE MOUNTAIN by BWW News Desk
- November 11, 2015 Theodore Josiha Haig, a father, grandfather, former school superintendent, previous international education consultant, traveler, devoted writer and author, has completed his newest work 'The Old Man of The Mountain: The Trial of the Assassin': a gripping and potent story that is the perfect read for any history buff!
Radwan Saade Pens ALEX DIDGGS: VENGEFUL ODYSSEY by BWW News Desk
- November 11, 2015 Radwan Saade, a writer and author with a Ph.D. in economics, has completed his new book 'Alex Diggs: Vengeful Odyssey': a gripping story of a brilliant man being hunted by the very organization that murdered his father.
Michael Kies Releases UNREASONABLE! by BWW News Desk
- November 11, 2015 When author Michael Kies was 10 years old, he saved his father's life and learned some priceless lessons in the process. After surviving acute leukemia, he realized the lessons he learned while saving his father's life had made a significant impact on his life. He has put his life experiences together in his new book, 'Unreasonable!: The power of expectations' (published by Balboa Press), as a record of the priceless lessons he has learned about living a full and courageous life.
GENERATIONS OF BETRAYAL is Released by BWW News Desk
- November 11, 2015 NSLeumas' 'GENERATIONS OF BETRAYAL' (published by Trafford Publishing on 2014) was one of the 122 books that was featured in the recently concluded Michigan Reading Association Book Exhibit. This book that reaches out to readers and participants of the combined book exhibit enables them to discover and then uncover the truth about America and the world. Through years of research from authoritative sources tied together with commentary and astonishing exposés, the author separates what he termed 'the bold deception that hides in plain sight' from the truth.
PURPLE HEARTS & WOUNDED SPIRITS Shares Soldier's Story of Faith and Forgiveness in a War Zone by BWW News Desk
- November 11, 2015 In telling the story of his tours in Iraq and Afghanistan in the wake of September 11, Christian educator turned soldier Sgt. 1st Class Brian D. Moore shows how his experience shaped his relationship with God and his fellow men. His account, 'Purple Hearts and Wounded Spirits,' is now available from Liberty Mountain Publishing.
Maureen Sherbondy Releases Eighth Poetry Book by BWW News Desk
- November 11, 2015 North Carolina writer Maureen Sherbondy has published her eighth book of poetry, 'The Art of Departure.' Sherbondy, a Raleigh, North Carolina fiction writer and poet, is a previous winner of the North Carolina Poetry Council's 2013 Oscar Arnold Young Award for North Carolina's Best Book for The Year of Dead Fathers (Spring Garden Press, Greensboro, NC).
Sherbondy's stories have appeared in Stone Canoe, the North Carolina Literary Review, Southeast Review, and the Sierra Nevada College Review. She is a previous winner of the Piccolo Spoleto Fiction Open, as well as a finalist in Southeast Review's Best Short-Short Story Contest. Her previous poetry collection, Praying at Coffee Shops, won first place in the poetry category of the Next Generation Indie Book Awards. Her first poetry collection, After the Fairy Tale, was published in 2007 (Main Street Rag). Weary Blues was released by Big Table Publishing in 2010.
North Carolina writer Ruth Moose describes Sherbondy's new collection: 'Power. Pow! Her! These poems will punch you in the heart, grab your mind mightly. Sherbondy wears Wonder Woman boots and they can kick you alive with love, loss and just plain living. She's 'touching fire to land once kissed and tended,' 'a scarecrow swallowing a wallow of stars.' She's iron fisted, heavy hammered and she knows her name. You will too. Stunning work from a poet whose praises cannot help but be sung.'
The Art of Departure is now available through California publisher, Aldrich Press. ISBN: 978-0692533482. The book is $14.00 and can be ordered from Amazon or through the author at Maureensherbondy.com.The book will also be available at select independent booksellers.
Author Contact: Maureen Sherbondy
Phone: (919) 389-2902
9650 Strickland Road, Suite 103-334
Raleigh, NC 27615
msherbondy@nc.rr.com
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