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New Book, "Spointra and the Secret of Business Success," Proves That Fun and Business Theory Can Coexist Harmoniously

2007-03-29 | Cristian Mitreanu's book "Spointra and the Secret of Business Success," which will be released on April 3rd at www.spointra.com, brings the graphic novel format into the business book realm.


Literary Agency Announces The Art of Brevity: An Unusual Short Story Competition

2007-03-24 | The Ocean Cooperative Literary Agency, one of the online world's oldest editorial services, has announced the creation of a new literary awards program to support and encourage short story writers. The"Art of Brevity" prize is awarded regularly on the basis of a single submitted story.


A Killer of a Whale Launch - Assisted Suicide Novel Hits Shelves

2007-03-23 | It will be "a killer whale of a launch party" on Saturday, April 7, as author Cheryl Kaye Tardif's highly anticipated assisted suicide novel Whale Song hits the shelves.



KidsWatch Parental Control Software Now Available at Target Stores

2007-03-21 | The Award-Winning Software Puts Computer Control Back Into Parents' Hands and Helps Protect Their Kids From Online Dangers


Two Fathers Concerned With Lack of Positive Diverse Programming For Children Create Ground-Breaking 3-D Animated Series The Adventures of Teddy P Brains: Journey into the Rain Forest (1st in Series) to Launch April 24th Reserve now at www.teddypbrainstv.com

2007-03-20 | Two Fathers release groundbreaking 3-D animated series due to lack of positive diverse programming for children. Series launches April 24th Series is accompanied by activity pages offered free on www.teddypbrainstv.com .


Karen Post on Jim Canterucci's Personal Brilliance - Up Close and Practical Podcast

2007-03-14 | Jim Canterucci's March guest is Branding Diva Karen Post on the Personal Brilliance - Up Close and Practical weekly podcast.


Bookseller of Year is featured speaker at book show in Atlanta

2007-03-13 | Gayle Shanks, named Bookseller of the Year 2007, will be featured at sessions for Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance at March 23-25 trade show at Georgia World Congress Center.


Successful independent bookstore owner tells secrets of survival

2007-03-05 | Gayle Shanks, co-owner of one of Arizona's most successful book stores, says the secret to competing with chain and big box store is to mix up the offerings.


"Edges, O Israel, O Palestine" by Leora Skolkin-Smith, edited by Grace Paley will be featured at this year's Northern Arizona Book Festival, 2007 and the LA Time Festival of the Book.

2007-02-27 | The author will be appearing at the Orpheum Theater on April 21, from noon to 1:30. Book-signing at the LA Times Festival of the Book is on the UCLA Campus on April 28th, sponsored by he Author's Coalition, Booth #610 Zone F


Spring Book Show founder discusses remainder book market

2007-02-27 | Larry May, founder of Atlanta's Spring Book Show, the largest bargain book show in the South, discussed the state of the bargain book business in recent interviews in the Southern Review of Books and the Associated Book Exchange (AbeBooks) newsletter.


Local History Written for Children

2007-02-18 | Shirley Nelson's goal was to write a history book that children would enjoy reading and learn from at the same time.


Bloggers' Literary Awards Announced

2007-02-15 | More than 80 volunteers have wrapped up two rounds of judging in the first-ever Children's and Young Adult Bloggers Literary Awards (Cybils). Bloggers sought a balance between literary quality and "kid appeal" among the 482 titles nominated by the public.


THE EASTER BUNNY IS ALIVE, WELL... AND, LIVING IN LAS VEGAS

2007-02-13 | Local & national retailers, merchants and manufacturers — along with more than 60 volunteers and individual contributors — put smiles on the faces of homeless kids at Easter


Dr. Mario-Max Prince SCHAUMBURG-LIPPE speaks up for GLOBAL CHILDHOOD CANCER DAY - Sun. 1st of July!

2007-02-13 | July 1st - SAVE THE DATE - Dr. Mario-Max Prince Schaumburg-Lippe wants you to team up for the kids - BE A LOYAL ROYAL!


New author shakes up Sci Fi with 2012 doomsday novel

2007-02-11 | Philadelphia native Lawrence Johnson has managed to combine the Mayan Calendar, Crop Circles, and Stonehenge into one science fiction story that is getting attention from the conspiracy theorist on the web.


SIBA sponsoring education for bookstore owners at Spring Book Show 2007

2007-02-11 | The Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance is sponsoring educational workshops for member booksellers in conjunction with the Spring Book Show in Atlanta.



Spring Book Show 2007 announces "Spring Forward" Theme

2007-01-25 | Biggest book show in South scheduled for Atlanta's World Congress Center on March 23-25


WHAT ARE EDITORS OF BABY GIFT PUBLICATIONS GOING GAA-GAA OVER? THE SECRET LIES IN ONE BABY BLANKET COMPANY'S SUPER-PERSONALIZED BABY BLANKETS. This company from Dallas is seeing a long awaited dream come true. Not only are they making new moms smile around the country, but now the press too.

2007-01-24 | Fill In The Blankie offers customers up to 200 characters embroidered along the satin edges of woven cotton blankets. Most other high-end retailers allow no more than 20 characters. It's more than just a monogram; this allows customers to weave their warmest wishes into a high-quality blankie.