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RISK BANDITS by Rob Hogarth and Tony Pooley is Released
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2015
As business practitioners with extensive experience in meaningful risk management, authors Rob Hogarth and Tony Pooley have teamed up to present a critique of risk management's current shaky processes. Their new book, 'Risk Bandits: Rescuing Risk Management from Tokenism' (published by Balboa Press AU), provides directors and executives with insight into organizational risk management practices.
New Mystery Novel IRON CHARIOTS is Released
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2015
The unsolved death of one man's father drives him back to his hometown to uncover the truth once and for all in author Cynthia Winkler's new mystery novel, 'Iron Chariots: The Road Home' (published by WestBow Press).
Ernest Lawson Jr. Pens POLITICAL BIAS DISTORTION, BASED ON PHILOSOPHICAL AGENDAS
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2015
A new review from The US Review of Books applauds author Ernest Lawson Jr.'s stalwart courage. Utilizing his study of chronological events that overtly betided in America, Lawson assertively substantiates the validity of popular and unpopular memorable occurrences, advertised in his book 'Political Bias Distortion, Based on Philosophical Agendas' (published by Trafford Publishing).
Kimberly Kolb Pens LINDSEY
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2015
A teenage girl learns important lessons about the value of friendship while navigating the daily challenges of high school life in 'Lindsey: Love and Intrigue' (published by iUniverse). The young adult novel by Kimberly Kolb recently received praise from celebrated best-selling author Scott Turow.
S.M. Wolff Shares HOPE FULFILLED
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2015
Author S.M. Wolff shares a touching tale of faith and 'Hope Fulfilled' (published by Xlibris AU) that is based on a true story, namely her family's eye-opening introduction to life in the remote but breathtaking Strzelecki Ranges. In the pages of this novel, she portrays a journey both physical and spiritual, filled with heartbreak and triumph, mistakes and forgiveness, loss and renewal - one that promises to move and engage her readers, conveying to them invaluable lessons that the author herself has learned through her experiences.
Cecily Paul Announces AGE OF GOLD
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2015
What was life like at the height of the Roman Empire? In her debut work of fiction, author Cecily Paul explores this question as she opens a threshold into the ancient realm and dissects the social and cultural dynamics within.
Gladys Correa Pens CUANDO LA SOLEDAD DUELE
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2015
Every five years, a remote village receives - however unwanted - a strange and hostile visitor. Tales about the perilous gusts of wind are as terrifying as the actual devastation it leaves in its wake - shelters shattered, lives lost, people misplaced. In 'Cuando La Soledad Duele' (published by Trafford Publishing), author Gladys Correa tells this untold story and the remarkable tales of courage that persist even 'when loneliness hurts.' The new release is part of the fresh marketing campaign launched for the 2014 book.
'Quest of the Keys' Author to Produce New Poster Series Based on Book
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2015
Quest of the Keys author Scotty Sanders has announced plans this fall to produce new character posters to promote his fantasy book, the first in a planned series of novels. The photo shoot for the new posters will take place on October 28, and the finished posters will be widely published and promoted on social media when completed.
Phoebe Hutchison Asks ARE YOU LISTENING? LIFE IS TALKING TO YOU!
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2015
According to the World Health Organization, over 800,000 people die by suicide worldwide every year. Having lost a close friend to suicide, author Phoebe Hutchison has made it her goal to reduce depression worldwide. To accomplish this goal, she has written 'Are You Listening? Life Is Talking to You!' (published by Balboa Press AU), a workbook for those dealing with depression or anxiety.
Chelsea Clinton's Book IT'S YOUR WORLD: GET INFORMED, GET INSPIRED & GET GOING! to Be Available Digitally for Schools in Sub-Saharan Africa
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2015
Worldreader, a global nonprofit dedicated to improving literacy in the developing world, today announces that Chelsea Clinton's new book, It's Your World: Get Informed, Get Inspired & Get Going!, has been added to the Worldreader digital library for schools and libraries across sub-Saharan Africa, which serves over 40,000 students and their families.
RIPPLES THROUGH TIME Receives Literary Classics Seal of Approval
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2015
Literary Classics is pleased to announce that the book, 'Ripples Through Time' by Lincoln Cole, has been selected to receive the Literary Classics Seal of Approval. The CLC Seal of Approval is a designation reserved for those books which uphold the rigorous criteria set forth by the Literary Classics review committee, a team comprised of individuals with backgrounds in publishing, editing, writing, illustration and graphic design. Calvin is near the end of his life... at least that's how he would have things. His bride of nearly 60 years, Mellie, has just passed away and he plans to end things so they can be reunited. When Calvin's friend, Edward, checks in to make sure he's alright, the widower starts to recall the events of his past. The landscape of his life is portrayed through the eyes of those who have shaped his world. Sometimes joyous, some times melancholy, but always genuine; these revealing vignettes impart the many facets of one man's time upon earth. Author Lincoln Cole's natural style offers a refreshingly honest look at life and humanity. His novel, 'Ripples Through Time,' is a study of the imperfections of family and those we choose to love, despite their flaws and failings. 'Ripples Through Time' is highly recommended and has earned the Literary Classics Seal of Approval. Literary Classics, an organization dedicated to furthering excellence in literature, takes great pride in its role to help promote classic literature which appeals to youth, while encouraging positive values in the impressionable minds of future generations. To learn more about Literary Classics, you may visit their website at www.clcawards.org or www.childrensliteraryclassics.com Literary Classics pr@clcawards.org
New Mystery Thriller Novel Features Santa Clara River's Invasive Aquatic Plant Species
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2015
The State of California spent millions of dollars to eradicate it from its clogged waterways; Ventura County Watershed Protection District has an ongoing battle with it in the Santa Clara River; it has been analyzed and studied for use as a biomass in renewable fuels; in 2013 the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Federal Regulatory Announcement and adopted certain requirements to effectively minimize the risk of crops behaving as invasive species when grown for biofuels; and historically it has and continues to be used today for production of the Bassoon and in woodwind musical instruments. The subject of all of this controversy that has been going on for years is the invasive aquatic plant species known by its Scientific Name 'Arundo Donax' and common name 'Giant Reed.' It was just a matter of time before the controversial plant Arundo Donax became the subject of a conspiracy depicted in a fictional novel. In what appears to be the first fictional novel surrounding the controversial subject, such a conspiracy is at the heart of 'Secrets of the River Cane, A Corinne Wynters Mystery' by author T.L. Seacliff. This fast paced thriller set in and around the Santa Clara River in Ventura County, CA is as informative as it is entertaining. With an unpredictable storyline that is expertly written, research for the book that shines through in each and every descriptive detail, this novel with 5 of 5 stars reviews is predicted to become a best seller. 'Secrets of the River Cane' was recently released for sale worldwide on Amazon.com: hyperurl.co/clpnb9, and Amazon's extended worldwide distribution channels in Paperback and Kindle editions.
The Boston Consulting Group Launches Book on Eight Rules for Brands to Grow
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2015
BOSTON, MA(Marketwired - Oct 6, 2015) - Every brand wants to be number one in consumers' minds, but very few brands actually are. In fact, only 100 of the 10,000 multimillion-dollar consumer companies around the world can claim to be an 'apostle brand' one that inspires enduring trust, loyalty, and almost evangelical endorsement, according to Rocket: Eight Lessons to Secure Infinite Growth, the latest book from The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), available now.
Reno-Area Schools and Health Clinics Receive Reading Stations and Children's Books
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2015
Several Reno-area schools and health clinics are receiving children's books and reading stations to encourage reading among kids in afterschool programs and to help make the visit to the doctor's office a little brighter.
Native Richmonder, Bestselling Author to Bring 'Shrinking Piano' and 'The Contrary' to Virginia
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2015
Native Richmonder, bestselling author and award-winning songwriter, Thornton Cline will bring his latest published books, 'The Amazing Incredible Shrinking Piano' (ISBN: 978-1574243185) and 'The Contrary' (ISBN: 978-1612965628) to the Central Virginia area for a free multimedia book event tour of libraries and festivals, October 13-19, 2015.
The Scotiabank Giller Prize Announces Its 2015 Shortlist
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2015
TORONTO, ON - Today, at the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto, more than 100 media and members of the publishing industry gathered as the 2015 Scotiabank Giller Prize shortlist was unveiled.
Scholastic Launches Newly-Branded Magazine for K-8 Teachers
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2015
NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education and media company, today announced the renaming of America's longest-running and largest magazine for educators, Instructor Magazine, now entitled Scholastic Teacher. The magazine has been a trusted resource for K8 classrooms since its first issue published in 1891, highlighting innovative teaching ideas from educators around the country. Today, with more than 500K monthly readers in print and online, Scholastic Teacher serves as the go-to guide for teacher-tested lesson ideas, classroom organization and management strategies, education news, practical professional development advice, and timesaving tools.
Elsevier Launches 41st Edition of Gray's Anatomy
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2015
PHILADELPHIA, October 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/
Nashville Writer Dan Jewell Wins Top Poetry Award
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2015
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ There's poetry in Music City. Writer Dan Jewell's collection of poems, A Nashville Woman and Other Sorrows,received the highest award given in the love/romance poetry category of the international 2015 Readers Favorite competition. This year's contest was the largest ever with thousands of entries ranging from indie authors to NYT bestsellers and authors.
YOUR NEIGHBOR'S MEMOIR is Released
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2015
JACKSON HOLE, Wyo., Oct. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ For 24 years, he was part of an elite military unit you've never heard of . . . and probably never officially will. Now he is the last living member of the team, and he is telling his story or at least the parts of it he hasn't sworn to take with him to the grave.
Young Adult Novel Shares the Effects of Bullying
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2015
NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ Until recent years, bullying was often considered 'just part of being a kid.' Unfortunately, since children today are constantly connected, it's no longer limited to school hours and has become a serious problem with even more detrimental effects for victims, including suicide. Having experienced depression due to bullying first-hand, author Nicola Mar chose to take on the topic in her young adult novel, Santa;.
Jacqueline Jones Releases A TASTE OF 4 SEASONS
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2015
NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ Novelist Jacqueline Jones has an undeniable talent for creating vivid, memorable characters characters that readers want to get to know better. Her latest book, 'A Taste of 4 Seasons: Sometimes Things Are Not Always What They Appear to Be Friendship! is a tour de force that follows the trials and tribulations of fourpowerful, sophisticated and confident women. The book is available on Amazon (paperback or Kindle e-reader), Barnes & Noble and Apple's iBook service.
Chicago Author Tami Gilbert Pens COURAGE TO PERSEVERE
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2015
CHICAGO, Oct. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ Tami Gilbert should probably have ended up a statistic: someone bitter, broken and rootless. She beat the odds and it was no accident. Born and raised in Nigeria, she was abandoned by her father when she was only eight years old and then by her mother. After being taken in by relatives, she left Africa when she was 15, expecting to live with her father. Instead she found herself unwanted and living in a cousin's dark and cold basement in Chicago, resolving to triumph over the mean circumstances life had handed her.
Poet's Theatre to Present Workshop Production of BLUE FRONT, 10/24
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2015
  Conversations about race in America are always difficult and painful, doubly so when the theme is lynching.  Poet Martha Collins has confronted this communal crime head on in her moving book-length poem, BLUE FRONT, about the lynching of Froggy James by an inflamed white mob in 1909 Cairo, Illinois. Martha's father was only five at the time, but he always remembered what happened that day.
Jeffrey L. Bowman Launches REFRAME The Marketplace: The Total Market Approach To Reaching The New Majority
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2015
NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ Jeffrey L. Bowman, former Senior Partner and Managing Director at Ogilvy & Mather, today announces the release of his first book, REFRAME The Marketplace: The Total Market Approach To Reaching The New Majority (WILEY; October 2015; $30; ISBN: 978-1-119-10025-6. Available where all books are sold). The book serves as a guide for brands and businesses on how to accelerate business growth and enterprise change management while providing the best customer experience for the New Majority.

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