Down Syndrome Woman Wins Lotto, Saves Pro Wrestler in New Book by Shannon Giglio
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2014
In recent months, reports of professional wrestlers showing kindness and support to fans with Down syndrome have appeared in the news, from 'HHH' to Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. In her new novel, "Short Bus Hero," author Shannon Giglio turns the tables and paints a heart-rending portrait of a young woman who wants nothing more than to help her fallen hero get back into the ring after his organization lets him go. 'I was inspired by my sister-in-law to write this book. She is the most enthusiastic wrestling fan that I've ever met in my life,' says Giglio. 'I never knew anyone with Down syndrome before I met her, and she changed the way I look at the world. I have the greatest admiration for her, and for her wonderful mother.' When a lottery ticket she's given for Christmas proves to be a big winner, twenty-three-year-old Ally Forman defies her mother and insists on giving her winnings to the down-and-out Stryker Nash. Ally's mom, Lois, worried about her own mortality following a friend's brush with death, wants Ally to be sensible and to start a group home for herself and her similarly-abled friends. Life happens, laughter and tears, and through it all, Ally single-handedly restores one jaded angel's faith in humanity. 'Short Bus Hero has it all: Down syndrome, hoarding, suicide attempts, heart attacks, betrayal, redemption, angels, winning lottery numbers, and big time professional wrestling. A dark, sweet, and poignant tale about what happens when you follow your dreams,' says S. G. Browne, author of Breathers: A Zombie's Lament, Big Egos, Fated, and the forthcoming Less Than Hero (March 17, 2015, Gallery Books). Giglio, originally from Milwaukee, WI, graduated from Drexel University and Emerson College before going to work for Dick Clark, CBS, and Ridley Scott. She lives in Savannah, GA, with her husband, author Peter Giglio, and her two daughters. She is currently finishing her fourth and fifth novels. Giglio maintains a blog at http://shannongiglio.wordpress.com. Short Bus Hero is set for release on December 16, 2014, by Nightscape Press (trade paperback and eBook). It is available for pre-order as a Kindle eBook at Amazon.com. For ordering information, contact: Robert S. Wilson, Editor in Chief Nightscape Press infoATnightscapepress.com
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2014
In recent months, reports of professional wrestlers showing kindness and support to fans with Down syndrome have appeared in the news, from 'HHH' to Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. In her new novel, "Short Bus Hero," author Shannon Giglio turns the tables and paints a heart-rending portrait of a young woman who wants nothing more than to help her fallen hero get back into the ring after his organization lets him go. 'I was inspired by my sister-in-law to write this book. She is the most enthusiastic wrestling fan that I've ever met in my life,' says Giglio. 'I never knew anyone with Down syndrome before I met her, and she changed the way I look at the world. I have the greatest admiration for her, and for her wonderful mother.' When a lottery ticket she's given for Christmas proves to be a big winner, twenty-three-year-old Ally Forman defies her mother and insists on giving her winnings to the down-and-out Stryker Nash. Ally's mom, Lois, worried about her own mortality following a friend's brush with death, wants Ally to be sensible and to start a group home for herself and her similarly-abled friends. Life happens, laughter and tears, and through it all, Ally single-handedly restores one jaded angel's faith in humanity. 'Short Bus Hero has it all: Down syndrome, hoarding, suicide attempts, heart attacks, betrayal, redemption, angels, winning lottery numbers, and big time professional wrestling. A dark, sweet, and poignant tale about what happens when you follow your dreams,' says S. G. Browne, author of Breathers: A Zombie's Lament, Big Egos, Fated, and the forthcoming Less Than Hero (March 17, 2015, Gallery Books). Giglio, originally from Milwaukee, WI, graduated from Drexel University and Emerson College before going to work for Dick Clark, CBS, and Ridley Scott. She lives in Savannah, GA, with her husband, author Peter Giglio, and her two daughters. She is currently finishing her fourth and fifth novels. Giglio maintains a blog at http://shannongiglio.wordpress.com. Short Bus Hero is set for release on December 16, 2014, by Nightscape Press (trade paperback and eBook). It is available for pre-order as a Kindle eBook at Amazon.com. For ordering information, contact: Robert S. Wilson, Editor in Chief Nightscape Press infoATnightscapepress.com
Karen J. Hicks Appears at Book Signing in Las Vegas Today
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2014
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ Author Karen J. Hicks announced today that she will be signing copies of her novel The Coming Woman at Books or Books in Las Vegas, NV today, November 15, 2014 at 1:00PM.
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2014
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ Author Karen J. Hicks announced today that she will be signing copies of her novel The Coming Woman at Books or Books in Las Vegas, NV today, November 15, 2014 at 1:00PM.
TATE/D.A.P. Releases MARLENE DUMAS: THE IMAGE AS BURDEN Today
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2014
Marlene Dumas is one of the most prominent and influential painters working today. In an era dominated by the mass media and a proliferation of images, her work is a testament to the meaning and potency of painting. Dumas draws on her expansive visual archive and the nuances of language to create intense, psychologically charged works which explore themes such as sexuality, love, death and guilt, often referencing art history and current affairs. Her paintings and drawings are characterized by their extraordinary expressiveness and sometimes controversial subject matter.
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2014
Marlene Dumas is one of the most prominent and influential painters working today. In an era dominated by the mass media and a proliferation of images, her work is a testament to the meaning and potency of painting. Dumas draws on her expansive visual archive and the nuances of language to create intense, psychologically charged works which explore themes such as sexuality, love, death and guilt, often referencing art history and current affairs. Her paintings and drawings are characterized by their extraordinary expressiveness and sometimes controversial subject matter.
UK Libraries and University Press of Kentucky Provide Digital Access to More than 1,000 Titles
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2014
In a collaborative project placing the University of Kentucky at the forefront of national trends in academic publishing, University of Kentucky Libraries and theUniversity Press of Kentucky (UPK) are providing digital access to more than 1,000 books published by UPK over the course of its 45 year history freely available to students and researchers in the UK community.
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2014
In a collaborative project placing the University of Kentucky at the forefront of national trends in academic publishing, University of Kentucky Libraries and theUniversity Press of Kentucky (UPK) are providing digital access to more than 1,000 books published by UPK over the course of its 45 year history freely available to students and researchers in the UK community.
MY JOURNEY WITH GOD by Barbara (BB) Booth is Now Available
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2014
Barbara (BB) Booth, a retired school teacher and inspired writer, has completed her first book 'My Journey With God': a warm and touching guidebook to redemption, inspiration, and the expansion of one's Christian awareness.
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2014
Barbara (BB) Booth, a retired school teacher and inspired writer, has completed her first book 'My Journey With God': a warm and touching guidebook to redemption, inspiration, and the expansion of one's Christian awareness.
NSTA Press Releases ARGUMENT-DRIVEN INQUIRY IN CHEMISTRY
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2014
High school chemistry teachers who want to try an argument-driven approach but aren't sure how can find the instructional materials they need in a new NSTA Press book. Argument-Driven Inquiry in Chemistry: Lab Investigations for Grades 9-12 encourages students to practice reading, writing, speaking, and using math in the context of science.
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2014
High school chemistry teachers who want to try an argument-driven approach but aren't sure how can find the instructional materials they need in a new NSTA Press book. Argument-Driven Inquiry in Chemistry: Lab Investigations for Grades 9-12 encourages students to practice reading, writing, speaking, and using math in the context of science.
LITTLE BOXES by Robert Coburn is Now Available
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2014
Bob Coburn spent his career grinding out ad copy. Darn good ad copy, mind you. For products like Volkswagen.
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2014
Bob Coburn spent his career grinding out ad copy. Darn good ad copy, mind you. For products like Volkswagen.
Preorder BLOCKBUSTER by Lisa von Biela and T'S ONLY DEATH by Lee Thompson
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2014
Now available to preorder for your Kindle. Save $3 if you order before the publication dates.
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2014
Now available to preorder for your Kindle. Save $3 if you order before the publication dates.
Dr. John Hayes' New Book Answers the Question of What Makes an 'Amazing' Franchise
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2014
DALLAS, Nov. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ How do you identify an amazing franchise? A new book by internationally-recognized franchise speaker and author Dr. John Hayes answers that question and profiles 12 companies that Dr. Hayes says have the traits that make them an amazing franchise opportunity in the coming year.
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2014
DALLAS, Nov. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ How do you identify an amazing franchise? A new book by internationally-recognized franchise speaker and author Dr. John Hayes answers that question and profiles 12 companies that Dr. Hayes says have the traits that make them an amazing franchise opportunity in the coming year.
The Philadelphia Social Innovations Lab Releases New Book
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2014
The Philadelphia Social Innovations Lab, a local economic development and social sector enterprise incubator, is proud to announce the release of Social Innovation and Impact in Nonprofit Leadership. Published by Springer Publishing Company, the book is a guide and toolkit outlining the core competencies required to lead nonprofit organizations in the 21st century.
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2014
The Philadelphia Social Innovations Lab, a local economic development and social sector enterprise incubator, is proud to announce the release of Social Innovation and Impact in Nonprofit Leadership. Published by Springer Publishing Company, the book is a guide and toolkit outlining the core competencies required to lead nonprofit organizations in the 21st century.
Scholastic to Release New Novel by Brian Selznick, 9/15/2015
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2014
NEW YORK, NY—(November 13, 2014)—Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children's publishing, education, and media company, announced today that it will publish The Marvels, a multi-layered reading experience in words and pictures by pioneering storyteller Brian Selznick, the #1 New York Times bestselling author/illustrator of Wonderstruck and the Caldecott Medal–winning The Invention of Hugo Cabret, which was adapted into Martin Scorsese's Academy Award–winning movie Hugo. With 440 pages of original drawings and 200 pages of text, The Marvels will be published in hardcover simultaneously in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand September 15, 2015. For more on Brian Selznick's award-winning books, visit: http://mediaroom.scholastic.com/brianselznick.
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2014
NEW YORK, NY—(November 13, 2014)—Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children's publishing, education, and media company, announced today that it will publish The Marvels, a multi-layered reading experience in words and pictures by pioneering storyteller Brian Selznick, the #1 New York Times bestselling author/illustrator of Wonderstruck and the Caldecott Medal–winning The Invention of Hugo Cabret, which was adapted into Martin Scorsese's Academy Award–winning movie Hugo. With 440 pages of original drawings and 200 pages of text, The Marvels will be published in hardcover simultaneously in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand September 15, 2015. For more on Brian Selznick's award-winning books, visit: http://mediaroom.scholastic.com/brianselznick.
THE WIZARD OF GAUZE Puts Spin on Classic Story
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2014
LAS CRUCES, N.M.
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2014
LAS CRUCES, N.M.
Harry E. Gilleland, Jr. Announces A MAN IN CONTROL
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2014
Shreveport, LA
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2014
Shreveport, LA
Jenny McClendon Reveals the INGREDIENTS OF OUTLIERS in New Book
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2014
Scottsdale AZ
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2014
Scottsdale AZ
Emeka Anonyuo, Ph.D. Releases Nonfiction on Spiritual Fallacy
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2014
CHESAPEAKE, Va.
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2014
CHESAPEAKE, Va.
Award-Winning Poet Rummana Chowdhury Releases WHERE DO I BELONG
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2014
MISSISSAUGA, Canada
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2014
MISSISSAUGA, Canada
Dennis Berdecia Ofers DAILY ENCOURAGEMENTS WITH PURPOSE
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2014
MIDDLEBURG, Fla.
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2014
MIDDLEBURG, Fla.
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