City Lights Publishers Presents PEDRO PIETRI SELECTED POETRY
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2015
Pedro Pietri's often playfully absurd poems chronicle the joys and struggles of Nuyoricans—urban Puerto Ricans whose lives straddle the islands of Puerto Rico and Manhattan—and define the Latino experience in urban America. By turns angry, heartbreaking, and hopeful, his writings are imbued with a sense of pride and nationalism and were embraced by the generation of Latino poets that followed him. Pedro Pietri: Selected Poetry gathers the most enduring and treasured work among his published books, Puerto Rican Obituary, Traffic Violations, and Out of Order, along with a generous selection of his previously unpublished works.
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2015
Pedro Pietri's often playfully absurd poems chronicle the joys and struggles of Nuyoricans—urban Puerto Ricans whose lives straddle the islands of Puerto Rico and Manhattan—and define the Latino experience in urban America. By turns angry, heartbreaking, and hopeful, his writings are imbued with a sense of pride and nationalism and were embraced by the generation of Latino poets that followed him. Pedro Pietri: Selected Poetry gathers the most enduring and treasured work among his published books, Puerto Rican Obituary, Traffic Violations, and Out of Order, along with a generous selection of his previously unpublished works.
University Press of Kentucky Releases COMMITTED TO VICTORY by Richard E. Holl
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2015
In 1941, Kentucky was still in the grips of the Great Depression. Unemployment was high, and wages were hardly enough to support families, leaving many Kentuckians frustrated with the economic state of the Commonwealth. Kentucky had also fallen behind much of the nation in societal transitions, as women were still expected to be wives and mothers, while African Americans remained segregated. By the end of World War II, Kentucky had been transformed both economically and culturally, and those most affected were the citizens who remained on the home front.
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2015
In 1941, Kentucky was still in the grips of the Great Depression. Unemployment was high, and wages were hardly enough to support families, leaving many Kentuckians frustrated with the economic state of the Commonwealth. Kentucky had also fallen behind much of the nation in societal transitions, as women were still expected to be wives and mothers, while African Americans remained segregated. By the end of World War II, Kentucky had been transformed both economically and culturally, and those most affected were the citizens who remained on the home front.
City Lights Publishers Releases UNDER THE AFFLUENCE by Tim Wise
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2015
Tim Wise is one of America's most prolific public intellectuals. His critically acclaimed books, high-profile media interviews, and year-round speaking schedule have established him as an invaluable voice in any discussion on issues of race and multicultural democracy.
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2015
Tim Wise is one of America's most prolific public intellectuals. His critically acclaimed books, high-profile media interviews, and year-round speaking schedule have established him as an invaluable voice in any discussion on issues of race and multicultural democracy.
Brill to Publish TRANSLOCAL CHINESE: EAST ASIAN PERSPECTIVES (TCEA)
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2015
As of 2015, Brill is to publish Translocal Chinese: East Asian Perspectives (TCEA)????????for the Society of Overseas Chinese Studies (SOCS), Taipei, Taiwan.
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2015
As of 2015, Brill is to publish Translocal Chinese: East Asian Perspectives (TCEA)????????for the Society of Overseas Chinese Studies (SOCS), Taipei, Taiwan.
Bookworks Presents Shelf Awareness for Readers: Contemporary Nigerian Voices
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2015
Until recently, I'm ashamed to admit, my reading of Nigerian authors was limited to the works of Chinua Achebe (which are certainly worth reading, if you haven't already). I had been overlooking a host of more recent fiction from Nigerian voices, all of which work to highlight the complex and often misunderstood history and culture of this unusual country.
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2015
Until recently, I'm ashamed to admit, my reading of Nigerian authors was limited to the works of Chinua Achebe (which are certainly worth reading, if you haven't already). I had been overlooking a host of more recent fiction from Nigerian voices, all of which work to highlight the complex and often misunderstood history and culture of this unusual country.
City Lights Publishers Releases LEARNING TO DIE IN THE ANTHROPOCENE
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2015
In this bracing, visionary response to the urgent challenges of climate change, Roy Scranton takes readers on a journey through street protests, the latest findings of earth scientists, a historic UN summit, millennia of geological history, and the persistent vitality of ancient literature. Expanding on his influential New York Times essay (the #1 most-emailed article the day it appeared, and selected for Best American Science and Nature Writing 2014), Scranton responds to the existential problem of global warming by arguing that in order to survive, we must come to terms with our mortality.
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2015
In this bracing, visionary response to the urgent challenges of climate change, Roy Scranton takes readers on a journey through street protests, the latest findings of earth scientists, a historic UN summit, millennia of geological history, and the persistent vitality of ancient literature. Expanding on his influential New York Times essay (the #1 most-emailed article the day it appeared, and selected for Best American Science and Nature Writing 2014), Scranton responds to the existential problem of global warming by arguing that in order to survive, we must come to terms with our mortality.
City Lights Publishers Presents SHOCK TREATMENT By Karen Finley
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2015
No other artist captures the drama and fragility of the AIDS era as Karen Finley does in her 1990 classic book Shock Treatment. 'The Black Sheep,' 'We Keep Our Victims Ready,' 'I Was Never Expected to Be Talented,'—these are some of the seminal works which excoriated homophobia and misogyny at a time when artists and writers were under attack for challenging the status quo. This twenty-fifth anniversary expanded edition features a new introduction in which Finley reflects on publishing her first book as she became internationally known for being denied an NEA grant because of perceived obscenity in her work. She traces her journey from art school to burlesque gigs to the San Francisco North Beach literary scene. A new poem reminds us of Finley's disarming ability to respond to the era's most challenging issues with grace and humor.
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2015
No other artist captures the drama and fragility of the AIDS era as Karen Finley does in her 1990 classic book Shock Treatment. 'The Black Sheep,' 'We Keep Our Victims Ready,' 'I Was Never Expected to Be Talented,'—these are some of the seminal works which excoriated homophobia and misogyny at a time when artists and writers were under attack for challenging the status quo. This twenty-fifth anniversary expanded edition features a new introduction in which Finley reflects on publishing her first book as she became internationally known for being denied an NEA grant because of perceived obscenity in her work. She traces her journey from art school to burlesque gigs to the San Francisco North Beach literary scene. A new poem reminds us of Finley's disarming ability to respond to the era's most challenging issues with grace and humor.
Absolutely Amazing eBooks Releases BLOOD OF OUR CHILDREN by Paul Wolfe
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2015
While the young man known as Angel and his ragtag group of hopeless, homeless, futureless, and youth-less children of the streets battle the pimps and their own inner demons in the basements, alleys and deserted parks of New York, Anneke stands beside them. Anneke is the indomitable woman who looked at the kids the world had forgotten and said she would never forget them. As the young man known as Angel and his ragtag group of strays and castaways battle the streets, the pushers, the pimps and their own inner demons in the basements, alleys and deserted parks of New York, Anneke stands beside them. Even as it all spirals out of control to a breakneck conclusion. Not for the faint of heart, but definitely for the big of heart.
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2015
While the young man known as Angel and his ragtag group of hopeless, homeless, futureless, and youth-less children of the streets battle the pimps and their own inner demons in the basements, alleys and deserted parks of New York, Anneke stands beside them. Anneke is the indomitable woman who looked at the kids the world had forgotten and said she would never forget them. As the young man known as Angel and his ragtag group of strays and castaways battle the streets, the pushers, the pimps and their own inner demons in the basements, alleys and deserted parks of New York, Anneke stands beside them. Even as it all spirals out of control to a breakneck conclusion. Not for the faint of heart, but definitely for the big of heart.
University Press of Kentucky Co-Editors Gerald Smith, Karen Cotton McDaniel, and John Hardin Receive the 2015 Kentucky Archives Month Certificate
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2015
University Press of Kentucky co-editors Gerald Smith, Karen Cotton McDaniel, and John Hardin have been selected to receive the 2015 Kentucky Archives Month Certificate for Merit for Writing/Publication for their editorship of The Kentucky African American Encyclopedia. This award is presented by The Kentucky State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) in order to recognize individuals who made a significant contribution to the conservation of Kentucky history through extensive research within the state's archival system. Kentucky Archives Month is an annual celebration of the importance of archives and historical records and of the work of institutions which preserve these unique resources.
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2015
University Press of Kentucky co-editors Gerald Smith, Karen Cotton McDaniel, and John Hardin have been selected to receive the 2015 Kentucky Archives Month Certificate for Merit for Writing/Publication for their editorship of The Kentucky African American Encyclopedia. This award is presented by The Kentucky State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) in order to recognize individuals who made a significant contribution to the conservation of Kentucky history through extensive research within the state's archival system. Kentucky Archives Month is an annual celebration of the importance of archives and historical records and of the work of institutions which preserve these unique resources.
City Lights Publishers Releases STARS SEEN IN PERSON by John Wieners
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2015
John Wieners was on the periphery of many of the twentieth century's most important avant-garde poetry scenes, from Black Mountain and the Boston Renaissance to the New York School and the SF Renaissance. Having achieved cult status among poets, Wieners has also become known for the compelling nature of his journals, a mixture of early drafts of poems, prose fragments, lists, and other fascinating minutiae of the poet's imagination.
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2015
John Wieners was on the periphery of many of the twentieth century's most important avant-garde poetry scenes, from Black Mountain and the Boston Renaissance to the New York School and the SF Renaissance. Having achieved cult status among poets, Wieners has also become known for the compelling nature of his journals, a mixture of early drafts of poems, prose fragments, lists, and other fascinating minutiae of the poet's imagination.
Springer Releases THE BIASED MIND by Jérôme Boutang and Michel De Lara
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2015
What does Dumbledore have in common with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde? Why is it that Batman, Superman and Spiderman fearlessly defeat evil monsters, but are hopelessly shy when it comes to women? And why is it that we crave sugary and greasy food, even though we know it's not healthy? The answer: our mind is like a smartphone with outdated software, whose different modules engage in constant struggle among themselves.
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2015
What does Dumbledore have in common with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde? Why is it that Batman, Superman and Spiderman fearlessly defeat evil monsters, but are hopelessly shy when it comes to women? And why is it that we crave sugary and greasy food, even though we know it's not healthy? The answer: our mind is like a smartphone with outdated software, whose different modules engage in constant struggle among themselves.
Bookworks Presents Shelf Awareness for Readers: Indie Success Story
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2015
Elena Ferrante is a phenomenon. The Italian novelist has used a pen name since the publication of her first novel, The Days of Abandonment; she avers that 'books, once they are written, have no need of their authors.' Speculation about her identity is widespread, driven by the fervor of her fans and adulatory reviews. Her four Neapolitan novels are wildly successful: Book 4, The Story of the Lost Child, debuted at #3 on the New York Timesbestseller list late last month; book 1, My Brilliant Friend, hit the list in 2012. All four books (Book 2,The Story of a New Name; Book 3, Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay) are national Indie Bestsellers.
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2015
Elena Ferrante is a phenomenon. The Italian novelist has used a pen name since the publication of her first novel, The Days of Abandonment; she avers that 'books, once they are written, have no need of their authors.' Speculation about her identity is widespread, driven by the fervor of her fans and adulatory reviews. Her four Neapolitan novels are wildly successful: Book 4, The Story of the Lost Child, debuted at #3 on the New York Timesbestseller list late last month; book 1, My Brilliant Friend, hit the list in 2012. All four books (Book 2,The Story of a New Name; Book 3, Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay) are national Indie Bestsellers.
New Book "Raising Roby" by Lynda Walker Discusses Taking Care of Special Needs Children Into Adulthood
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2015
They were newlyweds and expecting our first baby. The doctor said with great excitement, "You have a baby boy!" Lynda Walker was so happy. The doctor sat by her bedside. Then, everything turned up side down.
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2015
They were newlyweds and expecting our first baby. The doctor said with great excitement, "You have a baby boy!" Lynda Walker was so happy. The doctor sat by her bedside. Then, everything turned up side down.
Heaps of Praise Showered on New Book 'Selfless Self: Talks With Shri Ramakant Maharaj'
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2015
Staff members at Watkins Books, London's oldest spiritual and esoteric bookshop in the world, have been known for their ability to select outstanding books that will stand the test of time. Stephen Gawtry, former manager at Watkins, predicted that Eckhart Tolle's "The Power of Now" had the potential to become a best-seller. More recently, it was the current manager's turn to prophesy. Ricky James stated in no uncertain terms that "Selfless Self" is here to stay. In Watkins magazine, "Pick of the Day," Ricky wrote: "Selfless Self will - without doubt - become a 'Direct Way' classic. If you have a copy of 'I Am That' by Nisargadatta Maharaj on your shelf then this more than deserves a place next to it. The author spent 19 years in 'physical proximity' with his Guru and these talks have not been filtered through a translator as they were spoken in English. Written by Selfless Self for Selfless Self. Page after page, this book hits you straight between the eyes.' Endorsements for this book continue to grow. So what is it that makes "Selfless Self" stand out? The editor, Ann Shaw, had this to say: "This book, written in plain language, vibrates with the power of Self-Realized Master, Shri Ramakant Maharaj, who speaks from 'Thoughtless Reality'. This means that in over 400 pages, the flow of 'Spontaneous, Direct Knowledge' is transmitted to the reader. This constant hammering of Reality has the effect of spontaneous Self-recognition that awakens aspirants from the illusory dream that we call life." One member of Ramakant Maharaj's administration team said: "Interest is definitely growing. The book is bringing more visitors to the ashram. People are gradually discovering this extraordinary Master and his teachings from all over the world, and seeking out the lineage mantra." He continued: "John Wheeler, author and popular proponent of Non-dual teachings described 'Selfless Self' succinctly as 'pure gold'. He recently travelled from California to India to spend a fortnight with Ramakant Maharaj. There he received the Naam Mantra and was initiated into the Inchegiri Navanath Sampradaya lineage. Nisargadatta Maharaj and his Master, Siddharameshwar Maharaj were part of this very same lineage." Speaking on the importance of the Naam Mantra in one of his discourses, Ramakant Maharaj said: "It has its origin in Dattatreya, the legendary 'First Guru,' over a thousand years ago, and has been passed down the long line of illustrious Masters. The Naam is often called the 'Master Key' because it is empowered by these great Masters. It is a powerful tool for erasing illusion and opening the door to Reality." Numerous visitors to the ashram have commented that Ramakant Maharaj's direct approach, together with the lineage mantra have propelled them towards Self-Realization." "Selfless Self: Talks With Shri Ramakant Maharaj" (ed. Ann Shaw), is available from Watkins Books.
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2015
Staff members at Watkins Books, London's oldest spiritual and esoteric bookshop in the world, have been known for their ability to select outstanding books that will stand the test of time. Stephen Gawtry, former manager at Watkins, predicted that Eckhart Tolle's "The Power of Now" had the potential to become a best-seller. More recently, it was the current manager's turn to prophesy. Ricky James stated in no uncertain terms that "Selfless Self" is here to stay. In Watkins magazine, "Pick of the Day," Ricky wrote: "Selfless Self will - without doubt - become a 'Direct Way' classic. If you have a copy of 'I Am That' by Nisargadatta Maharaj on your shelf then this more than deserves a place next to it. The author spent 19 years in 'physical proximity' with his Guru and these talks have not been filtered through a translator as they were spoken in English. Written by Selfless Self for Selfless Self. Page after page, this book hits you straight between the eyes.' Endorsements for this book continue to grow. So what is it that makes "Selfless Self" stand out? The editor, Ann Shaw, had this to say: "This book, written in plain language, vibrates with the power of Self-Realized Master, Shri Ramakant Maharaj, who speaks from 'Thoughtless Reality'. This means that in over 400 pages, the flow of 'Spontaneous, Direct Knowledge' is transmitted to the reader. This constant hammering of Reality has the effect of spontaneous Self-recognition that awakens aspirants from the illusory dream that we call life." One member of Ramakant Maharaj's administration team said: "Interest is definitely growing. The book is bringing more visitors to the ashram. People are gradually discovering this extraordinary Master and his teachings from all over the world, and seeking out the lineage mantra." He continued: "John Wheeler, author and popular proponent of Non-dual teachings described 'Selfless Self' succinctly as 'pure gold'. He recently travelled from California to India to spend a fortnight with Ramakant Maharaj. There he received the Naam Mantra and was initiated into the Inchegiri Navanath Sampradaya lineage. Nisargadatta Maharaj and his Master, Siddharameshwar Maharaj were part of this very same lineage." Speaking on the importance of the Naam Mantra in one of his discourses, Ramakant Maharaj said: "It has its origin in Dattatreya, the legendary 'First Guru,' over a thousand years ago, and has been passed down the long line of illustrious Masters. The Naam is often called the 'Master Key' because it is empowered by these great Masters. It is a powerful tool for erasing illusion and opening the door to Reality." Numerous visitors to the ashram have commented that Ramakant Maharaj's direct approach, together with the lineage mantra have propelled them towards Self-Realization." "Selfless Self: Talks With Shri Ramakant Maharaj" (ed. Ann Shaw), is available from Watkins Books.
Now in Print & eBook: Paranormal Fantasy “The Stage” by Catherine Russell
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2015
Barking Rain Press, a non-profit fiction publisher, announced the paperback and eBook release of the thrilling paranormal vampire fantasy "The Stage" by author Catherine Russell of Tacoma, Washington. "The Stage" is the first book in a planned four-book series, "The Stage Chronicles." Megan O'Day has always tried to limit her personal attachments. Her mother died when she was fifteen and she has no memories of her father. She has learned to survive through self-reliance alone. When a friend from high school opens a nightclub in Seattle called The Stage and offers her a job, Megan stumbles into a new world full of dangerous complications. She finds herself mesmerized by the lead singer of the house band, whose songs inexplicably dredge up hidden memories. As her forgotten past slowly trickles back, the missing pieces of an ancient puzzle start to fall into place. She soon realizes that Geoffrey Drake is no ordinary musician-he is a vampire, and he has always been her unseen protector. While past and present collide, Megan slowly allows herself to feel the emotion she has always beaten back. Can she discover why Geoffrey is protecting her-and from whom-while there's still time? Ask for "The Stage" at your favorite bookstore, or buy it online at the Barking Rain Press website, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, Powells, Waterstones, and many other Internet bookstores. It is also available as an eBook through Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble Nook, iTunes iBooks, Kobo, Content Reserve/Overdrive, the Barking Rain Press website and many other outlets worldwide. Interested readers can preview the first four chapters of "The Stage" for free by visiting the Barking Rain Press website at barkingrainpress.org. The Stage: Book 1 of 4 in The Stage Chronicles series BISAC Genre Codes: FIC009050 - Fiction / Fantasy / Paranormal FIC027120 - Fiction / Romance / Paranormal FIC009060 - Fiction / Fantasy / Urban BIC Genre Codes: FMR - Fantasy romance FH - Thriller / Suspense LCCN: 2015931566 Trade Paperback (186 pp) ISBN-13: 978-1-935460-86-2 ISBN-10: 1-935460-86-2 Retail Price: $13.95 USD Distributors: Ingram, Bertram Books, Gardners Books eBook (ePub, Kindle, PDF) ISBN-13: 978-1-935460-87-9 ISBN-10: 1-935460-87-0 ASIN: B0162CBL66 Retail Price: $5.95 USD Distributors: Content Reserve/Overdrive, Ingram About Barking Rain Press Barking Rain Press is an imprint of the BRP Publishing Group (BRP), which is a non-profit publisher located in the greater Portland/Vancouver metropolitan area-a thriving hub for independent publishers, writers, and literary venues. BRP currently operates three imprints, including Barking Rain Press, Virtual Tales, and Nitis Books. Find out more about the BRP Publishing Group at their website, barkingrainpress.org.
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2015
Barking Rain Press, a non-profit fiction publisher, announced the paperback and eBook release of the thrilling paranormal vampire fantasy "The Stage" by author Catherine Russell of Tacoma, Washington. "The Stage" is the first book in a planned four-book series, "The Stage Chronicles." Megan O'Day has always tried to limit her personal attachments. Her mother died when she was fifteen and she has no memories of her father. She has learned to survive through self-reliance alone. When a friend from high school opens a nightclub in Seattle called The Stage and offers her a job, Megan stumbles into a new world full of dangerous complications. She finds herself mesmerized by the lead singer of the house band, whose songs inexplicably dredge up hidden memories. As her forgotten past slowly trickles back, the missing pieces of an ancient puzzle start to fall into place. She soon realizes that Geoffrey Drake is no ordinary musician-he is a vampire, and he has always been her unseen protector. While past and present collide, Megan slowly allows herself to feel the emotion she has always beaten back. Can she discover why Geoffrey is protecting her-and from whom-while there's still time? Ask for "The Stage" at your favorite bookstore, or buy it online at the Barking Rain Press website, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, Powells, Waterstones, and many other Internet bookstores. It is also available as an eBook through Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble Nook, iTunes iBooks, Kobo, Content Reserve/Overdrive, the Barking Rain Press website and many other outlets worldwide. Interested readers can preview the first four chapters of "The Stage" for free by visiting the Barking Rain Press website at barkingrainpress.org. The Stage: Book 1 of 4 in The Stage Chronicles series BISAC Genre Codes: FIC009050 - Fiction / Fantasy / Paranormal FIC027120 - Fiction / Romance / Paranormal FIC009060 - Fiction / Fantasy / Urban BIC Genre Codes: FMR - Fantasy romance FH - Thriller / Suspense LCCN: 2015931566 Trade Paperback (186 pp) ISBN-13: 978-1-935460-86-2 ISBN-10: 1-935460-86-2 Retail Price: $13.95 USD Distributors: Ingram, Bertram Books, Gardners Books eBook (ePub, Kindle, PDF) ISBN-13: 978-1-935460-87-9 ISBN-10: 1-935460-87-0 ASIN: B0162CBL66 Retail Price: $5.95 USD Distributors: Content Reserve/Overdrive, Ingram About Barking Rain Press Barking Rain Press is an imprint of the BRP Publishing Group (BRP), which is a non-profit publisher located in the greater Portland/Vancouver metropolitan area-a thriving hub for independent publishers, writers, and literary venues. BRP currently operates three imprints, including Barking Rain Press, Virtual Tales, and Nitis Books. Find out more about the BRP Publishing Group at their website, barkingrainpress.org.
Four Thrillers Released by Class Act Books for October
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2015
In keeping with the general Halloween atmosphere, Class Act Books is releasing four new novels this month, all with a mystery-thriller theme. Each book is also a new entry in a series. "Shadow Revealed" by Tony-Paul de Vissage heads the list. This novel is number 8 in the Second Species series which will complete next month with the ninth and final entry. The first book in the series, "Shadow Lord," was named one of the Top Ten horror novels of 2013 by Preditors and Editors Readers Poll for that year. "Death is Magical" by RW Weiss, is another Hugh Winslow mystery, set in Lodgepole, Montana. Bringing more of that town's quirky characters and unusual happenings, this story ties together the death of a racehorse and jockey in England with the murder of one of Lodgepole's long-time residents. It is the fourth in the series. Debut novelist Linda "Burson's Rage" brings the story of a woman whose title emotion embroils her in deception, murder, and heartbreak. In Jack Frost's novel "Stacked Deck," detective Jake Coleman enters another struggle against Louisiana gangsters as he aids New Orleans District Attorney Trey Greeley's bid for governor. Politics, betrayal, and murder definitely mix in this third entry in the series. Class Act Books is in the second year of new ownership. Its purpose statement is to bring the best in literature in all genres to its readers. From Romance to Horror, Class Act Books features award-winning international authors with currently over 200 novels listed on its website.
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2015
In keeping with the general Halloween atmosphere, Class Act Books is releasing four new novels this month, all with a mystery-thriller theme. Each book is also a new entry in a series. "Shadow Revealed" by Tony-Paul de Vissage heads the list. This novel is number 8 in the Second Species series which will complete next month with the ninth and final entry. The first book in the series, "Shadow Lord," was named one of the Top Ten horror novels of 2013 by Preditors and Editors Readers Poll for that year. "Death is Magical" by RW Weiss, is another Hugh Winslow mystery, set in Lodgepole, Montana. Bringing more of that town's quirky characters and unusual happenings, this story ties together the death of a racehorse and jockey in England with the murder of one of Lodgepole's long-time residents. It is the fourth in the series. Debut novelist Linda "Burson's Rage" brings the story of a woman whose title emotion embroils her in deception, murder, and heartbreak. In Jack Frost's novel "Stacked Deck," detective Jake Coleman enters another struggle against Louisiana gangsters as he aids New Orleans District Attorney Trey Greeley's bid for governor. Politics, betrayal, and murder definitely mix in this third entry in the series. Class Act Books is in the second year of new ownership. Its purpose statement is to bring the best in literature in all genres to its readers. From Romance to Horror, Class Act Books features award-winning international authors with currently over 200 novels listed on its website.
Dayton Literary Peace Prize Nominated Author Pens First Children's Book
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2015
'Tell me a story,' Christine's daughter, Victoria, requested one night several years after the mother and her then 11-year-old daughter spent an intense seven months in and out of Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Diagnosed with a germinoma brain tumor, Victoria underwent surgery, chemo, and radiation. One night after Christine spontaneously made up the tale of Willow, her daughter told her the story had made her cry-in a good way. Christine knew she had a winner, recording it in her writing journal so she wouldn't forget it. Willow is about an Old World Swallowtail butterfly born into the mountains of Colorado who marvels at her existence, but begins to doubt she has a special purpose, when a man-made fire changes her life and her mountain home forever. ''Wondrous Willow' is not only dedicated to Victoria for what she courageously endured, but to families around the world who have, or currently are braving the illness of a loved one. I wanted Victoria to know that though life is challenging at times, everything is purpose-filled, including her,' says Horner. 'There is even a Willow's Wonders Club for Kids at www.wondrouswillow.com.' 17-year-old Joey McGrellis, the book's illustrator, also came by way of Victoria when she mentioned a friend's doodling had become so popular, he regularly received requests. Christine was pleasantly surprised to find out Joey was head of his high school's art department and quickly asked for a sample of his artwork. The book includes a special message from the author and a thank you to Cincinnati Children's Hospital. "Wondrous Willow" comes on the heels of Christine's summer non-fiction release, "Awakening Leadership: Embracing Mindfulness, Your Life's Purpose, and the Leader You Were Born to Be." Her next project is her first novel, "Crystal True," the first in a trilogy based on a screenplay she wrote in 2014 for a writing contest, publishing in 2016. All proceeds to benefit Joey McGrellis and Victoria Horner's college education. Yugen Press is a fiction imprint of In the Garden Publishing.
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2015
'Tell me a story,' Christine's daughter, Victoria, requested one night several years after the mother and her then 11-year-old daughter spent an intense seven months in and out of Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Diagnosed with a germinoma brain tumor, Victoria underwent surgery, chemo, and radiation. One night after Christine spontaneously made up the tale of Willow, her daughter told her the story had made her cry-in a good way. Christine knew she had a winner, recording it in her writing journal so she wouldn't forget it. Willow is about an Old World Swallowtail butterfly born into the mountains of Colorado who marvels at her existence, but begins to doubt she has a special purpose, when a man-made fire changes her life and her mountain home forever. ''Wondrous Willow' is not only dedicated to Victoria for what she courageously endured, but to families around the world who have, or currently are braving the illness of a loved one. I wanted Victoria to know that though life is challenging at times, everything is purpose-filled, including her,' says Horner. 'There is even a Willow's Wonders Club for Kids at www.wondrouswillow.com.' 17-year-old Joey McGrellis, the book's illustrator, also came by way of Victoria when she mentioned a friend's doodling had become so popular, he regularly received requests. Christine was pleasantly surprised to find out Joey was head of his high school's art department and quickly asked for a sample of his artwork. The book includes a special message from the author and a thank you to Cincinnati Children's Hospital. "Wondrous Willow" comes on the heels of Christine's summer non-fiction release, "Awakening Leadership: Embracing Mindfulness, Your Life's Purpose, and the Leader You Were Born to Be." Her next project is her first novel, "Crystal True," the first in a trilogy based on a screenplay she wrote in 2014 for a writing contest, publishing in 2016. All proceeds to benefit Joey McGrellis and Victoria Horner's college education. Yugen Press is a fiction imprint of In the Garden Publishing.
Heart-Pounding Passion, Action Take Center Stage in New Novel Tony Ginyard
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2015
Someone is murdering pre-op transgender people and a popular investigative journalist is hot on the killer's trailer. She has a special interest in the case - that same person has threatened her life. An unpleasant surprise at an award ceremony, followed by a violent act, is just the first step. This new thriller released by Dog Ear Publishing features a growing body count, broken promises and a killer's thirst for revenge. 'Misled' stars reporter Pamela Downing; her handsome husband Eric Tambone, a business man and ladies' man; her best friend, the handsome Bryce Haddaway, who's having second thoughts about his boyfriend, Chad, who has secrets of his own; longtime friend Sean, who makes a play for Bryce; Detective Dennis Edwards, who will not stop until he finds out who is responsible for killing his partner; and Fred, whose connection to events causes him to lose everything he ever held dear. Affairs take their toll on married couples, and a shocking revelation leads to deadly encounters at a medical facility. Events spiraling out of control push one person past the breaking point, with unforgettable results, and undercover activities at a nightclub force shadowy figures into the light. 'Misled' takes readers on an unforgettable journey of twists and turns, passion and justice. Author Tony Ginyard served as a law enforcement specialist with the U.S. Air Force. He and his husband live in South Philadelphia. 'Misled' is his second novel. His first was 'Beneath the Surface.' For additional information, please visit www.tginyard.com 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.
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2015
Someone is murdering pre-op transgender people and a popular investigative journalist is hot on the killer's trailer. She has a special interest in the case - that same person has threatened her life. An unpleasant surprise at an award ceremony, followed by a violent act, is just the first step. This new thriller released by Dog Ear Publishing features a growing body count, broken promises and a killer's thirst for revenge. 'Misled' stars reporter Pamela Downing; her handsome husband Eric Tambone, a business man and ladies' man; her best friend, the handsome Bryce Haddaway, who's having second thoughts about his boyfriend, Chad, who has secrets of his own; longtime friend Sean, who makes a play for Bryce; Detective Dennis Edwards, who will not stop until he finds out who is responsible for killing his partner; and Fred, whose connection to events causes him to lose everything he ever held dear. Affairs take their toll on married couples, and a shocking revelation leads to deadly encounters at a medical facility. Events spiraling out of control push one person past the breaking point, with unforgettable results, and undercover activities at a nightclub force shadowy figures into the light. 'Misled' takes readers on an unforgettable journey of twists and turns, passion and justice. Author Tony Ginyard served as a law enforcement specialist with the U.S. Air Force. He and his husband live in South Philadelphia. 'Misled' is his second novel. His first was 'Beneath the Surface.' For additional information, please visit www.tginyard.com 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.
When the BEE Evolved Into a Human Being, Is the Focus of 'THE TALL TALE'
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2015
Imagine the world was once not just peaceful, but filled only with harmony and serenity and all the animals got along just fine. Paradise. A time before the existence of humans. And one day, one single tiny little bee, a curious and mischievous one, was getting bored of living the eternal life of a mother bee and wanted to try out her stinger, to see what happens. The Princess kissed a frog, poetically speaking, though in reality it was a mother bee, (queen bee) who stung the frog. The Bee's DNA slips into the frog, its eggs mutate, the offspring grows fluff on its skin, which happens to be of the exact structure as bee fur, a new hybrid comes about out of which a species evolves which will be the only mammal with slit pupils like reptiles and amphibians, the cat.
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2015
Imagine the world was once not just peaceful, but filled only with harmony and serenity and all the animals got along just fine. Paradise. A time before the existence of humans. And one day, one single tiny little bee, a curious and mischievous one, was getting bored of living the eternal life of a mother bee and wanted to try out her stinger, to see what happens. The Princess kissed a frog, poetically speaking, though in reality it was a mother bee, (queen bee) who stung the frog. The Bee's DNA slips into the frog, its eggs mutate, the offspring grows fluff on its skin, which happens to be of the exact structure as bee fur, a new hybrid comes about out of which a species evolves which will be the only mammal with slit pupils like reptiles and amphibians, the cat.
Aggregion at the Frankfurt International Book Fair
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2015
From October 13 to 17, 2015, Aggregion will take part in the Frankfurt International Book Fair. Participation in the fair is one of the components of the Company's development strategy. Aggregion is presently setting serious goals, some of which need to be achieved at the exhibition. These goals include meeting its long-time partners - Intel, Microsoft, Acer, Samsung, HP - with whom cooperation has already been underway for a number of years, to summarize joint projects and outline plans for further cooperation. In addition, the company will announce solutions for businesses developed in conjunction with such companies as Samsung Electronics, English First, as well as major Russian mobile operators - MTS and Beeline. The next important goal that Aggregion should achieve during the 20105 Frankfurt Fair is meeting with representatives of world publishing companies - Pearson, Cambridge University Press, Hueber, Hachette Livre - and analyzing the results of joint projects. Another goal is finding new partners among major publishing companies, to which end Aggregion scheduled meetings at the 2015 Fair with representatives of such publishers as Oxford University Press, Macmillan, Wiley, ThomsonReuters, MM Publications, HarperCollins, McGraw-Hill Education, Random House, Edinumen, and many others from the UK, France, Germany, the United States and Canada, Greece, Spain, Italy and other countries. The Company's key objectives at the moment are the signing of SaaS agreements with publishers who have already successfully tested the distribution and sales system for their electronic products through the Aggregion platform, as well as the offer of building a customer base free of charge and any obligations for those publishers who are only considering the prospect of selling electronic content as a demo version of cooperation and visual explanation of the platform's operating principles. No less important is the goal to find new partners in the sphere of technologies to generate new ideas and create new solutions for owners and distributors of any type of content. The Frankfurt International Book Fair is one of the most important events in the publishing business. This year's fair will be held on October 14-18. For over 60 years now, Frankfurt annually brings together representatives of publishing and media holding companies, authors, experts in e-content, rights holders and all those concerned with the bookselling. The Frankfurt Book Fair is a venue for both the world's largest companies and those who are just starting out in this business. It is the place where the most important contracts are signed, new ideas are born, and the most successful business relations are established.
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2015
From October 13 to 17, 2015, Aggregion will take part in the Frankfurt International Book Fair. Participation in the fair is one of the components of the Company's development strategy. Aggregion is presently setting serious goals, some of which need to be achieved at the exhibition. These goals include meeting its long-time partners - Intel, Microsoft, Acer, Samsung, HP - with whom cooperation has already been underway for a number of years, to summarize joint projects and outline plans for further cooperation. In addition, the company will announce solutions for businesses developed in conjunction with such companies as Samsung Electronics, English First, as well as major Russian mobile operators - MTS and Beeline. The next important goal that Aggregion should achieve during the 20105 Frankfurt Fair is meeting with representatives of world publishing companies - Pearson, Cambridge University Press, Hueber, Hachette Livre - and analyzing the results of joint projects. Another goal is finding new partners among major publishing companies, to which end Aggregion scheduled meetings at the 2015 Fair with representatives of such publishers as Oxford University Press, Macmillan, Wiley, ThomsonReuters, MM Publications, HarperCollins, McGraw-Hill Education, Random House, Edinumen, and many others from the UK, France, Germany, the United States and Canada, Greece, Spain, Italy and other countries. The Company's key objectives at the moment are the signing of SaaS agreements with publishers who have already successfully tested the distribution and sales system for their electronic products through the Aggregion platform, as well as the offer of building a customer base free of charge and any obligations for those publishers who are only considering the prospect of selling electronic content as a demo version of cooperation and visual explanation of the platform's operating principles. No less important is the goal to find new partners in the sphere of technologies to generate new ideas and create new solutions for owners and distributors of any type of content. The Frankfurt International Book Fair is one of the most important events in the publishing business. This year's fair will be held on October 14-18. For over 60 years now, Frankfurt annually brings together representatives of publishing and media holding companies, authors, experts in e-content, rights holders and all those concerned with the bookselling. The Frankfurt Book Fair is a venue for both the world's largest companies and those who are just starting out in this business. It is the place where the most important contracts are signed, new ideas are born, and the most successful business relations are established.
New Thriller by Bertil C. Nelson is Released
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2015
Anthony Maddoc was a young man when he entered the military, but he came back hardened by the war he fought in the jungles of Vietnam. He makes a new enemy when he enters the New York Police Academy and faces down a brutish training officer. Yet he goes on to serve the force for 17 years until a horrific event and a disappearance change his life forever. This new novel by Bertil C. Nelson tells the story of Maddoc's crusade for justice, even if it means taking matters into his own hands. Cancer did not kill Maddoc's wife, Marie; a home break-in and resulting fire take her from the man she loved since a teenager. To make matters worse, his daughter Sylvia, a kidnapping victim, disappears on a hiking expedition days after taking her senior exams. Maddoc leaves the police force and becomes an avenger as he works to solve the murder and disappearance. Yet he fails to recall that his daughter has skills of her own that enable her to manage almost any situation in which she finds herself. Maddoc takes readers on a roller coaster ride of suspense and thrills, and Sylvia and those she enlists to her plan fight unimaginable horrors and take a wild chance as Maddoc and his friends set out to find her. The Mafia, black-market babies, greedy corporations and scheming foundations, an old enemy, a hellish assembly of mountain people, a monsignor returned from Rome to have his say and an unexpected miracle all play a role in this riveting story of recent events and justice. Author Bertil C. Nelson taught at the high school, college and graduate school levels. He left public education to join KPMG as the national director of Education and Training. Nelson has worked in human resources and health care, and currently provides editing, writing and advisory services as a founder and principal with Canner Street Consulting in Lovettsville, Va. The author states, 'I built the story over 11 weeks writing 10 to 12 hours a day and spent five years reducing its 207,000 plus words to approximately 93,000. For me the story was an emotional roller coaster. I hope the readers feel the same.' For additional information, please visit www.maddocthenovel.com MADDOC Bertil Nelson Dog Ear Publishing ISBN: 978-1-4575-3239-9 288 pages $19.99 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 dogearpublishing.net and from our offices in Indianapolis. Dog Ear Publishing - self-publishing that actually makes sense.
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2015
Anthony Maddoc was a young man when he entered the military, but he came back hardened by the war he fought in the jungles of Vietnam. He makes a new enemy when he enters the New York Police Academy and faces down a brutish training officer. Yet he goes on to serve the force for 17 years until a horrific event and a disappearance change his life forever. This new novel by Bertil C. Nelson tells the story of Maddoc's crusade for justice, even if it means taking matters into his own hands. Cancer did not kill Maddoc's wife, Marie; a home break-in and resulting fire take her from the man she loved since a teenager. To make matters worse, his daughter Sylvia, a kidnapping victim, disappears on a hiking expedition days after taking her senior exams. Maddoc leaves the police force and becomes an avenger as he works to solve the murder and disappearance. Yet he fails to recall that his daughter has skills of her own that enable her to manage almost any situation in which she finds herself. Maddoc takes readers on a roller coaster ride of suspense and thrills, and Sylvia and those she enlists to her plan fight unimaginable horrors and take a wild chance as Maddoc and his friends set out to find her. The Mafia, black-market babies, greedy corporations and scheming foundations, an old enemy, a hellish assembly of mountain people, a monsignor returned from Rome to have his say and an unexpected miracle all play a role in this riveting story of recent events and justice. Author Bertil C. Nelson taught at the high school, college and graduate school levels. He left public education to join KPMG as the national director of Education and Training. Nelson has worked in human resources and health care, and currently provides editing, writing and advisory services as a founder and principal with Canner Street Consulting in Lovettsville, Va. The author states, 'I built the story over 11 weeks writing 10 to 12 hours a day and spent five years reducing its 207,000 plus words to approximately 93,000. For me the story was an emotional roller coaster. I hope the readers feel the same.' For additional information, please visit www.maddocthenovel.com MADDOC Bertil Nelson Dog Ear Publishing ISBN: 978-1-4575-3239-9 288 pages $19.99 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 dogearpublishing.net and from our offices in Indianapolis. Dog Ear Publishing - self-publishing that actually makes sense.
T. Denny Sanford Empowers Nonprofits Through New Book
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2015
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 16, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ The Sanford Institute of Philanthropy at National University announces the launch of a new textbook aimed at helping nonprofit organizations maximize their fundraising potential through the application of proven business and sales principles. The book - Cause Selling The Sanford Way - is based on the vision of philanthropist T. Denny Sanford and serves as the foundation of a series of educational programs developed by the University, which is the second-largest private nonprofit university in California.
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2015
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 16, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ The Sanford Institute of Philanthropy at National University announces the launch of a new textbook aimed at helping nonprofit organizations maximize their fundraising potential through the application of proven business and sales principles. The book - Cause Selling The Sanford Way - is based on the vision of philanthropist T. Denny Sanford and serves as the foundation of a series of educational programs developed by the University, which is the second-largest private nonprofit university in California.
New Book, KNOWING YOURSELF... OR NOT is Released
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2015
The ancient adage 'know thyself' has been uttered and repeated, defined and translated many times, but is there a singular, universal understanding of what that truly means? In her new book, 'Knowing Yourself...Or Not,' Marti Eicholz offers her own thorough and contemporary perspective, and examines the benefits of self-awareness and self-knowledge that are developed through self-reflection and an understanding of behavioral traits. Eicholz brings the concept of 'know thyself' out of the esoteric haze and delivers an honest and interactive book that provides real-life solutions for making productive changes in behavior and patterns of relating.
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2015
The ancient adage 'know thyself' has been uttered and repeated, defined and translated many times, but is there a singular, universal understanding of what that truly means? In her new book, 'Knowing Yourself...Or Not,' Marti Eicholz offers her own thorough and contemporary perspective, and examines the benefits of self-awareness and self-knowledge that are developed through self-reflection and an understanding of behavioral traits. Eicholz brings the concept of 'know thyself' out of the esoteric haze and delivers an honest and interactive book that provides real-life solutions for making productive changes in behavior and patterns of relating.
Entourage Yearbooks Announces Winners of 6th Annual Yearbook Contest
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2015
In May of 2015, almost a thousand school yearbooks were submitted to the annual yearbook contest by Entourage Yearbooks. After careful review, the winners are ready to be announced. According to Sara Aniano, an Entourage representative, this year saw the most competitive entries in the six years that the contest has been held. In fact, the High School division of the contest has added two awards this year for a total of five winners in the overall yearbook/ theme category.
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2015
In May of 2015, almost a thousand school yearbooks were submitted to the annual yearbook contest by Entourage Yearbooks. After careful review, the winners are ready to be announced. According to Sara Aniano, an Entourage representative, this year saw the most competitive entries in the six years that the contest has been held. In fact, the High School division of the contest has added two awards this year for a total of five winners in the overall yearbook/ theme category.
COLORED WATER by Solon Phillips is Released
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2015
Solon Phillips, JD/MBA, uses his research and legal writing skills learned as a member of Law Review to write a riveting book capturing all aspects of marriage and divorce. 'Colored Water,' (published by Trafford Publishing) makes compelling arguments for spouses, state legislators, pastors and therapists to take note of.
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2015
Solon Phillips, JD/MBA, uses his research and legal writing skills learned as a member of Law Review to write a riveting book capturing all aspects of marriage and divorce. 'Colored Water,' (published by Trafford Publishing) makes compelling arguments for spouses, state legislators, pastors and therapists to take note of.
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