Today in History – November 1, 1896 The first pair of naked breasts appears in National Geographic Magazine. Today in History November 1 79 The city of Pompeii is buried by eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. 1512 Michelangelo’s painting on the Sistine Chapel ceiling is exhibited for the first time. 1582 Maurice of Nassau, the son of…
Sometimes it’s not enough and fanfiction fills the void. Shadows of the Future by stormqueen873 ObiWan lost the duel on Mustafar, but instead of dying, he finds himself on a ship leaving Tatooine, with his old Master and a familiar young boy. As events begin to unfold, can he stop the future he knows from occuring?…
New Book Shows How to Turn Your Carbon Footprint into Enlightenment and Inner Peace Most people seek inner peace through quiet meditation and reflection. A new self-help book has a different take: Meditation by Motorcycle© shows readers how to achieve enlightenment by riding a motorcycle, something decidedly louder and more dangerous than the traditional yoga…
Sometimes it’s not enough and fanfiction fills the void. Home by Shadow of a Black Rose The chance meeting of a young match seller and a lizard woman from the dawn of time can lead to so many things: the story of Madame Vastra and Jenny Flint and how they fell in love. Shallow Breathing by…
Sometimes it’s not enough and fanfiction fills the void. 007: 007 in New York By: DrStrangelovPhD Daniel Craig-era Bond with an Ian Fleming title. Bond is teamed up with CIA Agent Felix Leiter to infiltrate a museum party in New York City. Their objective is to apprehend a terrorist looking to purchase a biological weapon. Only…
The 2017 college admissions landscape is drastically different than it was just a decade ago. Education costs have skyrocketed and steep tuition and fees leave many graduates in extreme debt. The Institute of College Access and Success reports an average undergraduate borrower has $30,100 in debt. More universities now use waitlists than any other time…
Tell-All Nonfiction Book Chronicles Author’s Interracial Parents’ Dangerous Criminal Life During the 1960s The nonfiction book by author Dewey B. Reynolds takes the reading audience into the dramatically dark world of his interracial parents who challenged law enforcement, the Ku Klux Klan, rival gangsters, and street hustlers. Two Shades of Vice: Based on the true…
Mystery Writers of America is proud to announce the Winners of the 2017 Edgar Allan Poe Awards, honoring the best in mystery fiction, non-fiction and television published or produced in 2016. The Edgar® Awards were presented to the winners at our 71st Gala Banquet, April 27, 2017 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, New York City….
May AARP Bulletin: An Investigative Report on Why Prescription Drugs Cost So Much The Grandparent Boom, Don’t Eat This if You’re Taking That Behavioral Economics: How We are Nudged into Doing the Right Thing When to Get Disability Insurance Why It’s Important to Have a Will President Trump said recently that drug companies are “getting…
Jockey International, Inc. (Jockey), a 140-year-old brand recognized around the world for its premium underwear and apparel, today announced an addition to its inspiring brand campaign “Show ‘Em What’s Underneath, Show ‘Em Your Jockey.” The newest hero, war orphan turned ballerina, Michaela DePrince, demonstrates that with hope, anything is possible. The #ShowEm campaign introduces Michaela…
Book That Inspires Tween Girls to Pursue Science Careers Launches on Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day Girls Know How Releases Super Science Girls! Girls Know How, a book series dedicated to encouraging girls to explore the careers of their dreams, announces the release of its fourth book, Super Science Girls! in conjunction…
Mother Dolores Hart, OSB – “The Nun Who Kissed Elvis” – to Speak at The Leo House in New York City Devout Benedictine nun to address the importance of love in today’s challenging world and sign copies of her inspiring autobiography On Monday, May 15, Mother Dolores Hart, OSB will discuss “How does love really…
99designs Launches Comprehensive, End-to-End Book Design Solution for Self-Publishers Company’s solution poised to leverage exploding growth in self-publishing market, building on initial success in custom book cover design and illustration services Building on its early success in helping thousands of authors get best-seller-worthy custom book cover design and illustrations, online graphic design platform 99designs has…
Top 10 Ways to Use Books as Decor this Spring and Beyond Easy and creative ideas to personalize your space Your home is your sanctuary, so why not make it a place that reflects your unique style? Using books as décor is the fun, easy and creative way to personalize your home. Books—vintage or contemporary,…
Learn to Look Like a Star Regardless of Your Body Type World-Class Designer Reveals Figure Flattering Tips for Any Age The popularity of cosmetic procedures clearly illustrates how unsatisfied many women are with their bodies, but what if a few simple style tips could transform you into becoming more confident and attractive? Internationally celebrated wedding…
Politics, religion, race—we can’t talk about topics like these at work, right? But in fact, these conversations are happening all the time, either in real life or virtually via social media. And if they aren’t handled effectively, they can become more polarizing and divisive, impacting productivity, engagement, retention, teamwork, and even employees’ sense of safety…
During Hillary Clinton’s 2016 race for the White House, two journalists, Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes were given special access inside her campaign operation, conducting more than one hundred interviews, for their new book “Shattered: Inside Hillary Clinton’s Doomed Campaign.” They will appear together at the National Press Club on Thursday, May 18 at 6:30…
Ultra PRO Entertainment Launches Fans And Gamers Into The World Of This Summer’s Sci-Fi Epic Film, Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets, With ‘Valerian: The Alpha Missions’ Board Game! The film, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, is based on the Valerian BD series (bande dessinee, French graphic novel) series. In…
Grab a Copy of American Road Magazine and Plan Your Spring Road Trip Adventure! What is it about slow road travel that touches the edge of eternity? The Spring 2017 issue of American Road magazine continues the quest to answer that question. It marks the start of our magazine’s fifteenth-anniversary year. A decade and a…
Internationally Acclaimed Novelist Frances Powell’s Latest Novel, “Mystery of White Horse Lake: An Irish Mystery,” Earns Coveted 5 Stars from Readers’ Favorite Fans of supernatural mysteries, dark Irish legends, fairies and phantoms will find much to love Ireland’s magical Connemara Mountains are the setting for Frances Powell’s newest page-turning work of fiction. “Mystery of White…
Denise Pancyrz Explains How to Reverse the Effects of Diabetes in her Book, The Virgin Diabetic, 2nd Edition Some 29 million Americans live with diabetes and another 86 million are pre-diabetic and likely unaware of their status. Denise Pancyrz, who is certified in holistic nutrition and homeopathy and a former diabetic herself, hopes to reach…
Whether the casualty of corporate downsizing, tired of working for “the man,” or simply unfulfilled, many employees in mid-life yearn to own their own business, but are hesitant to make the leap. William R. Seagraves, the “Mid-Career Entrepreneur Expert,” assures mid-career employees that they are perfectly positioned to successfully fund and benefit from the American…
Elaine 1919 American Holocaust, using a powerful fictional story to tell the true narrative of the largest and most bloodiest massacre of African Americans on American soil – an event that even the National African American History Museum lacks an exhibit for. It is a story that every American, regardless of race, should be aware…
Moonbot Studios Returning To Original Books, Animation and Television Moonbot Studios Reel 2016 from Moonbot Studios on Vimeo. After months of speculation and rumors of a possible purchase, the founder of Moonbot Studios William Joyce has announced the re-establishment of the Academy Award-winning company in Shreveport, Louisiana. Chris Meledandri, founder and CEO of Illumination Entertainment and…
What do you get when the soul of science dies? Zombie Science “Science is a noble enterprise that is being corrupted by an addiction to money and a tendency to tell stories that go far beyond the evidence,” says biologist Jonathan Wells whose new book Zombie Science: More Icons of Evolution. More than a decade…
With the soon to be retired baby boomers, many who have been small business owners who will be handing over the keys to their related successor. It is not easy to retire and handing over control to something they personally invested financially and emotionally. The key to a successful family business transition is now being…
Novel Black N Peeks Into Naval Academy Secret Circle Revisiting a Mid-Nineties Drug Scandal The mid-nineties were an interesting time for the US Naval Academy. Dream Oak Publishing LLC is hoping to make many more people aware of it. They recently announced their 4/20 Kindle release of Ricky Conlin’s new novel, Black N. Conlin’s story…
Today the American Library Association (ALA) released its State of America’s Libraries Report, an annual report released during National Library Week, April 9 – 15, that captures usage trends within all types of libraries. The report finds that library workers’ expertise continues to play a key role in the transformation of communities through access to…
The 14 Common Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs They are visionaries. They see well beyond what’s happening today, and they seek to impact the future. They have passion. There’s a fire within them that allows them to confidently say, “This is what I’m meant to do, and I am going to see it through.” Passion keeps…
Why Do Rich Athletes Go Broke? Certified Financial Planner Don Padilla Knows Why – and Wants to Help The average professional athlete will make more money in one season than most Americans will make in their entire lives – but many of them will blow their fortunes. “Despite those amazing salaries, 78 percent of NFL…
More than 80 percent of employees cite a lack of communication as a reason for project failure. If your team is having trouble completing projects, look at improving your communication skills. Reading is one of the best avenues to better communication. Unfortunately, most people don’t have the time to read books anymore. The solution is…
Last year, when the Federal Reserve Board asked, more than half of all respondents admitted they were not confident or just slightly confident of making the right retirement investment decisions. Indeed, the Fed’s report expressed alarm at how unprepared investors are at making the best possible choices at a time when most people’s retirement plans…
Nanoweapons: A Growing Threat to Humanity by Louis A. Del Monte, reveals these nearly invisible weapons of mass destruction are more likely to be deployed in conflict than nuclear weapons. And unlike nuclear weapons, no treaties ban the development of nanoweapons or their deployment in conflict. Superpowers of the future will be those nations with…
In God Gave Us Wings: A Journey to Success: Theirs, Mine, and Yours, Connie Rankin shares the stories of 10 powerful women, including herself, who have survived incredible challenges, learned to thrive and completed the circle by giving back to others. Writing God Gave Us Wings, which will be released April 4 by Morgan James Publishing, was Rankin’s own…
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