Talent Agency Looking for New Voiceover Partnerships

[STOCKTON, CA] Crown North Talent Agency feels extremely blessed and thankful for the successful year they had in building relationships. As they enter 2024, they are ready to build on that success and take it one step further in their business endeavors to begin a professional relationship with your company. Here's to another year of collaboration, growth, and success!

Crown North Talent Agency is a SAG franchised and bonded agency, specializing in Voice Over representation, for both Union and Non-Union Voice Over talents, in various areas of Voice representation, including but not limited to:

• Animation

• Announcing

• Audio Books

• Commercial (Radio & Television)

• Corporate Training

• Documentaries

• Dubbing

• E-learning

• Film Trailers

• Foreign Language & Accents

• Gaming

• Internet Advertising

• Narration

• Telephone System

• Webinar Hosting & Podcast Information

And so much more…!

Let them be the First and Last Contact you make for all your voiceover projects:

• Fast turnaround time!

• Will work with any reasonable budget, big or small

• Guarantee a high quality professional voice recording

• Ability to select which voice talent you desire to book for your project, based on their pre-selected list of tapes from their talents

• Access to professional voice talents with authentic foreign accents and language speakers from all over the world, to voice your project

• Most of their talents are Source Connect Ready, saving you studio fees

• They can assist with studio booking arrangements, if needed

Crown North’s mission is to create and provide a valuable link between the entertainment industry and talents around the world. Their goal is to assist in saving time and money for their clients by providing a one stop talent source.

Their vision has always been to create a platform where all of their voiceover talents can be reached and heard; then match those needs and aspirations with prospective clients/buyers within the voiceover marketplace community. They claim their clients and talents have been the foundation to their business success. Their broad spectrum of experience and exposure has been the hallmark of their success. Due to their worldwide exposure, they can introduce clients to a wide array of professional talents to suit their needs and bring their esteemed projects to life.

This also allows them to expose their talents to varied opportunities across the country and across the globe in different areas of the entertainment industry.

Their team conduct business the “old fashion way”: easy, credible and with integrity. When interacting with their staff, they exhibit the highest level of professionalism coupled with an unparalleled dedication to their clients.

Crown North Talent Agency strives to work toward a committed and long-term relationship with their clients. Crown North Talent Agency is committed to meet and exceed your expected goal, at each assigned project.

Crown North Talent Agency understands the pressure facing buyers, and strives to meet assigned budgets, timelines, and delivery specifications, while providing yet, a professional and effortless experience.

They thank you for giving them the opportunity to serve you, and look forward to working with you, soon!

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‘Birds and Humans: Who are we?’ by Ruth Finnegan Gets Rave Reviews For Its Simple Way of Presenting Complex Information

Ruth Finnegan, OBE scholar and a celebrated writer with over 25 academic books to her credit, has released her recent work titled ‘Birds and Humans: Who are we?’ The general concept of the book based on the similarities, differences, and relationships between “Birds and Humans” is a fascinating one. 

“I don’t honestly know if it is a unique idea or not, but I have not really seen a book focusing on such themes,” says a Senior Group Leader, Royal Society Protection Birds, UK. “It is a very enjoyable read, covering a good range of themes and topics. Each section is well written, usually including an extensive selection of scientific research, observations, stories, and anecdotes.” 

The book is actually written in the memory and honor of David Campbell Callender, the gentle Irish Naturalist, by his granddaughter Ruth Finnegan.

The book draws parallels and contrasts between the world of humans and birds. It explains that birds and humans have different ancestries. Birds are the last living species of dinosaurs, and humans share ancestry with the apes. Yet, there is more in common between the two than expected.

The Literary Titan, which provides unbiased, informative, and engaging book reviews and connects authors and readers, say, “The book is a refreshingly different take on the usual encyclopedias about birds; rather, it talks about birds with a child-like fascination.”

As Ruth Finnegan is an anthropologist and has no expert knowledge of birds, the book smartly keeps away from the use of specialist terminologies and Latin names. 

‘Birds and Humans: Who are we?’ keeps readers engrossed with its variety of captivating images and illustrations. The text is aimed at the ‘college age’ group. 

According to the reviewers at The Literary Titan, the book presents complex scientific information and theories in a way that is relatively easily understood and accessible to a wide range of readers. Some sections are intentionally thought-provoking and can trigger a debate.

“I particularly liked the ‘Questions for reflection, discussion or debate’ section near the end. Personally, I have certainly read a lot of information in this book that I was previously unaware of,” says a representative of the Literary Titan. “The author’s deep connection with the birds is clear and awe-inspiring and is amply reflected in the book. I would recommend this book to anyone curious about birds and readers looking for a light but informative book.”

There are some fascinating examples in the book about how birds survive in the woods. The book reveals how Australian raptors deliberately carry burning sticks to spread wild fires to create a good setting for their favoured food source. It also speaks about the impressive memory of nutcrackers returning to cached food and the amazing nest-building exploits of tailorbirds. There are numerous other fascinating examples presented in an engaging and readable format. 

“Birds and Humans: Who are we?’ is quite unlike other non-fiction books. It has a wealth of information about birds presented in a manner that evokes deep interest and fascination in the subject.   

Read more reviews here: https://reedsy.com/discovery/book/birds-and-humans-who-are-we-ruth-finnegan#review 

For more information, visit http://www.ruthhfinnegan.com

About Ruth Finnegan:

Ruth Finnegan OBE is a renowned scholar and celebrated writer who is an Emeritus Professor, the Open University, a Fellow of the British Academy, and an Honorary Fellow of Somerville College Oxford. She was recently elected as one of the first four International Fellows of the American Folklore Society, a much-valued honor. Ruth Finnegan was born in Derry (on the last day of December 1933) and grew up there and in the remote countryside of Donegal. She went to a literature-imbued Quaker school in York, earned top degrees in classics and anthropology at Oxford, and carried out fieldwork on story-telling in Africa. From 1969, apart from three years in the South Pacific island of Fiji, she taught and researched at the pioneering Open University. She is the author of over twenty academic books, several of them prize-winning. She has three daughters (two of them born in Nigeria), five grandchildren (one in New Zealand), and now lives in Old Bletchley, England, with her husband of over 50 years.

You can order a copy of the book by clicking on the following links – Amazon or Lulu.

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New Website Launched For New Book By Veteran Earl Dusty Trimmer

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Cullen Chambers Proves His Acting Prowess Again With a Powerful Role in American Siege

Cullen Chambers, the actor well-known for his multifaceted acting skills and talent, plays an important role in American Siege, an action thriller starring Bruce Wills. The film is written and directed by Edward Drake and also stars Timothy V. Murphy, Rob Gough, Johann Urb, Anna Hindman, Johnny Messner, and Janet Jones. The film was released by Vertical Entertainment on January 7, 2022.

Cullen has played many diverse roles in his long and splendid career. He has worked as a principal actor, bit player, special bit player, featured actor, stunt and photo double, hand and body parts model, and background player/actor/extra.

He has been a body-double for six Academy-Award winners and many other A-list actors. He was a photo body-double for the late Nelson Mandela for Oprah Winfrey’s “O” Magazine.

Cullen Chambers earned a reputation as a stellar author with his entertainment industry book, Award Winning Bestseller, Back To One: The Complete Movie Extras Guidebook. The book is co-authored by Elisha Choice and has illustrations by Reuven Harris.

The book covers an interesting gamut of topics aimed at helping aspiring actors make it big in the industry. The popular topics are:

• How to act, make good money and get more work in movies, T.V. shows, soap operas, commercials, music videos, modeling, market research, print ads, audience participation, and reality shows
• Where and how to find jobs, including over 100 extras casting agencies with free registration
• The fastest way to get a S.A.G. card
• Tips, tidbits, and tricks of the trade
• How to market yourself for success
• Special section: get your child into acting

The book also provides valuable information and advice on scams in the industry, working with agents, getting the right photos, wardrobe, résumés, working conditions, etc.

According to many experts, this book and some persistence are all an actor needs to succeed as a Hollywood extra and background performer.

Cullen Chambers has also authored the immensely popular ‘Movie Extra Work for Rocket Scientists Paperback’. It provides a simple and easy proven step-by-step plan for getting started in the industry.

It is the #1 authority in aspiring actors, background actors and movie extras casting agency information since 1986. The book has over 300,000 satisfied, loyal and motivated customers.

Cullen G. Chambers is an award-winning actor, voiceover artist, author, writer, producer, filmmaker, and new media entrepreneur with a dominating presence in the entertainment industry. Based in Los Angeles, California, his filmography spans genres like action, comedy, drama, sitcoms, and thriller. Chambers versatile character acting skills have won him roles as a lawyer, a doctor, a father, a grandpa and so on.

The amazingly talented Cullen has also worked hard at proving himself as a professional filmmaker. Over the years, he has appeared in notable films like Weaponized, Until the Day I Die (Pts 1 and 2), Mr. Pig, Ole B.R.Y.C.E, Cherry Red Kiss, Deep Impact, Hollywood Invasion, and many other films.

Cullen has also been on television shows like S.W.A.T., Scorpion, Raising Hope, The West Wing, In Living Color, Crossing Jordan, Culture Clash, AP BIO, Soul Man, and American Crime Story: The People vs. OJ Simpson. Chambers also appeared as an alien and a background actor in several episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager.

Cullen G. Chambers is also involved in commercials for Google, Amazon, SuperCuts, Allstate Insurance, ReMax, Budweiser, American Express, Sony, Airbnb, Fiverr, DirectTV, Domino’s Pizza, Barclays Bank, Daikin, U.S. Census Bureau, Apple, Entresto, Microsoft, A.B.C. Disney, Nintendo, U.C.L.A., Federal Express, AARP, MixPanel, National Rental Car, eXel, Daikin, Morgan & Morgan, Aetna, Farxiga and Nature’s Balance.

Cullen Chambers is an experienced entertainment veteran author/writer. He has written 18 award-winning/best-selling books. He is a member of the Screen Actors Guild (S.A.G.) and The American Federation of Radio & Television Artists (A.F.T.R.A.).

About Cullen Chambers

Author Cullen Chambers has worked in over 3,000 films, T.V. shows, commercials, and video productions. He has appeared in popular movies such as Deep Impact, Pulp Fiction, Harlem Nights, Die Hard II, RoboCop II, Star Trek, and The Next Generation. He has done several T.V. shows, including Dallas, Cheers, L.A. Law, Alien Nation, Resurrection Blvd, In Living Color, and Murder She Wrote.

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Vietnam War Veteran Earl “Dusty” Trimmer Launches His New Website For His Fourth Book Unbreakable Hearts II

Earl “Dusty” Trimmer, the combat Vietnam War veteran and author of three books, has released his new website for his next book, Unbreakable Hearts II. Dusty Trimmer says that he wants America to be sure the Vietnam War generation and their achievements do not fade away from the memories of today’s Americans.

The fourth book, Unbreakable Hearts II is ready for purchase on the website. Buyers can click on the URL and navigate to the ‘About the Book’ section. From here, they will be directed to Amazon or Barnes & Noble. Those looking for autographed copies can purchase the book directly from Earl “Dusty” Trimmer.

“Dusty” Trimmer says the intent behind writing these books that contain interesting details and anecdotes is to keep the memories of the Vietnam War fresh in the minds of today’s generation.

The Vietnam War generation has been fading away because of scores of premature deaths. Dusty Trimmer wants America to be sure, “We Are Not Dead Yet.” The fourth book by “Dusty,” the latest in this series, belongs in the homes of every Vietnam War veteran, family member, or loved one.

Unbreakable Hearts II provides something long overdue, and that is an everlasting legacy. It is well-deserved and well earned by these great American heroes. The heroics of these amazing heroes have been exceptionally well captured in this well-researched 706-page book. The book is a heartwarming and highly passionate account or, instead, an expose of what really happened in the war and is still happening to the survivors on both sides that fought there.

According to Earl “Dusty” Trimmer, the author of UNBREAKABLE HEARTS II, the book will take the readers’ breath away from the very first pages. It is engrossing and absolutely gripping, right from the first chapter featuring a female Viet Cong heroine called “Apache” to the final chapter dedicated to American soldiers and Marines. They risked their lives trying to save babies and not kill them.

“Dusty” has been stressing that America’s Fake Media and left-wing historians have been attempting to paint American war veterans as villains in the Vietnam War. The book is available at most of the major booksellers now. Autographed copies can also be ordered directly from the author. The book is also available in three forms – Kindle, Hardcover, Paperback through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Engram, and other major booksellers.

For more information, www.veteransstrikebackgroup.com

About Earl “Dusty” Trimmer:

Earl “Dusty” Trimmer served with a highly decorated unit of the US Army’s 25th Infantry Division in the bloody years of 1968-69. He began writing his books to share the horror-filled experiences of his warrior buddies in his first book, “Condemned Property?” launched in December 2013. Many Vietnam vets urged him to continue writing. Despite two Ischemic Strokes and one Cerebral Vascular Stroke, leaving permanent impairments, he launched “Payback Time” in 2015 and most recently “Unbreakable Hearts.” All three chastised the VA for its shameful treatment of America’s Vietnam War veterans. Most important, “Unbreakable Hearts” leaves a badly needed and much deserved… LEGACY THAT VIETNAM VETS AND FAMILY MEMBERS CAN BE PROUD OF FOR AS LONG AS THEY LIVE.”

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David Campbell Callender Shares Some Captivating Facts About the Moon

About Ruth Finnegan

Ruth Finnegan OBE is a renowned scholar and celebrated writer who is an Emeritus Professor of. The Open University, a Fellow of the British Academy, and an Honorary Fellow of Somerville College Oxford. She was recently elected as one of the first four International Fellows of the American Folklore Society, a much-valued honor. She is the author of twenty or more academic books plus novels and screenplays, many of them prize-winning. She has three daughters (two of them born in Nigeria), five grandchildren (one in New Zealand), and now lives in Old Bletchley, England, with her longtime husband David.

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Ruth Finnegan Releases Her Audio Fiction Book, Heaven’s Rocker

Irish-British author, professor, and linguistic anthropologist, Ruth Finnegan, has released her fiction book, Heaven’s Rocker. It is an intensely moving tale of love and sacrifice with an unexpected twist.

“Heaven’s Rocker is one of the first fiction books that I wrote, a series of linked novellas,” says Ruth Finnegan about her recent release. “Having all my life up to then been an academic writer and having no intention of ever doing such a thing as getting into creative writing, I was really surprised, as it was not my thing at all. But then they just arrived, readymade as it were, in dreams (like all my fiction poetry and screenplays) and I just somehow had no choice but to write them down.”

According to the author, the books are published in paperback but she believes they work better as audiobooks.

Dr. Ruth Finnegan has named the sequence ‘The Little Angel Series’. The book revolves around a little angel who is awarded his Diploma in the Great Hall of Heaven. This happens around the same time when the Universe is being created.

The qualified but nervous Angel is soon sent out on a mission that involves traveling through the scary space. He has to leave his adorable little sister behind while he observes and reports on various happenings on Earth. As he moves through this experience, he becomes wiser and more confident. He comes back to heaven in time for Heaven’s Rocker.

Heaven’s Rocker is the most recent volume in the Ruth Finnegan’s Little Angel romance series. It is also a prequel to the stunning ‘The Lady and the Dragon’.

Ruth Finnegan is planning to produce and publish the whole series of these books as audiobooks in the near future. Ruth says she loves to tell her stories in audio format.

“Being engaged in audiobooks especially pleases me because it takes me back to my first (and ongoing) academic interest in oral or spoken literature.”

She feels good to be doing it now, and not just studying it.

According to the author, the book is quite short, a little mini-book. Dr. Ruth Finnegan likes it because it’s about love, and not the usual man-woman kind. It is the love of a brother for his little sister which the author believes is very real and very touching.

For more information, and to place an order for the book, visit:

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About the Author:

Born in Derry, Northern Ireland, Dr. Ruth Finnegan has many academic achievements to her credit. She is presently Emeritus Professor, Faculty of Social Sciences, The Open University. She runs Callender Press, a small publishing business first founded to publish the writing of her parents.

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Bruce Hemming End of the World Book

Bruce Hemming, the famous wilderness survival instructor, and a military veteran, has created this fictional account that creates an end of the world scenario caused by an Electro-Magnetic Pulse Bomb (EMP).  Taking out the entire electrical grid, and pushes people into chaos wherein survival of the fittest is the only way to carry on.

“This survival epic is just what people have been waiting for as it traces the efforts of the three different groups trying to survive the collapse of America,” says the author. “The story is about three small groups of people trying to stay sane and survive in a world controlled by chaos. The remarkable feat of simply staying alive and free will grab your attention as they struggle desperately to survive in this unknown future.”

Just like the pandemic that the world is facing and battling right now, the EMP is a living fiction that could become a fact. The author traces and explores numerous situations that are not far from real life. In many ways, Grid Down Reality Bites is a survival blueprint peppered with an exciting storyline that keeps the readers gripped to the unraveling mysteries.

As people survive and move from one challenging adventure to another, the author builds up the suspense smartly and genuinely, making it tough for the readers to put the novel down.

According to the author, the story is a must-read for all those who potentially face an uncertain future. Grid Down Reality Bites offers several survival tips that can prove to be lifesavers for people. They will know how to recognize dangers and avoid them. In certain survival situations, these tips can mean the difference between surviving and not making it.

The author has his finger on every situation emerging from an end of the world scenario. He recommends the equipment people should have, and the skills they must learn to emerge victorious from such dangerous and challenging situations.

Grid Down Reality Bites has been attracting loads of wonderful reviews on Amazon. Here are a few of them:

 “I’ve read a lot of the survivalist genre fiction and most of it is just awful. This was surprising; it is very well written and informative. Not the usual survivalist fare.”  - Joe Bratcher.

“This is a brilliantly clever book and the way it’s written feels so real. Totally brilliant and well worth a read - highly recommend.” - Mrs. J. Sandland

“Fab book really enjoyed it. 3 main groups all trying their best to get through an event they never thought would happen.” - ShazzaG

Here is the link to the book : https://www.amazon.com/Grid-Reality-Bites-Bruce-Hemming/dp/1460980387

About the Author

Bruce Hemming, a noted wilderness survival instructor, and retired military veteran, has personally trained special forces and many others in the fine art of survival. Bruce has created 8 DVDs on wilderness survival that offers highly valuable tips and tricks learned over a lifetime in the wilderness. His techniques have been used successfully in all 50 States.

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Richard Faith, the Author of Two New Book Series, Megamerse and Old Doc Turtle, Available for Interviews, Book Clubs and Book Signings

Los Angeles, CA – May 26, 2021 – Richard Faith, the published author of books: The Megamerse Series, The Old Doc Turtle Series, Barkley & Silvia, available to media to discuss his books and his love of Mother Earth, also being Executive Director of Mother Nature Festival Live Inc. The new book, just published, in the Old Doc Turtle Series is “I Can Barely See” Said Mandy Manatee.

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How Lincoln Was An Unsung Champion of Infrastructure and Economic Equality

Chicago, IL – Apr 16, 2021 – As we battle COVID, social upheaval and crumbling public amenities, America confronts a major infrastructure crisis that President Biden and Democrats are trying to address. 

Who better to look to than an American hero, whose infrastructure ideals are largely unsung? The only biography of its kind, LINCOLNOMICS: How President Lincoln Constructed the Great American Economy (Diversion Books; April 13, 2021; .99 Hardcover; ISBN 9781635766936) freshly explores Lincoln’s innovative policies with new sources and reveals his untold legacy as the developer of an economic ladder to democracy through national transportation, public education, and market access.  

Lincoln’s view of the right to improve one’s economic destiny was at the core of his own beliefs — but he knew no one could climb that ladder without strong federal support. Lincolnomics explores in depth Lincoln’s vision of a country linked by railroads; canals turning small towns into bustling cities; public works connecting farmers to global markets and higher education for all. 

Sidney Blumenthal, former senior advisor to Bill Clinton and author of The Political Life of Abraham Lincoln, said Wasik’s book “provides an important and stimulating view of how Lincoln’s vision may apply to the future. He shows us Lincoln the Great Builder and Lincoln the Great Innovator … What would Lincoln do? Lincolnomics helps answer that question.” 

Lincolnomics does a deep dive on the little-known history of how Lincoln paved the way for Progressive reforms, The New Deal, Interstate Highway System and more. Discover:

• How Lincoln’s role as innovator-in-chief led to institutionalized research and development in technology, medicine, and agricultural productivity;
• As the only president to hold a patent, Lincoln was an inventor and champion of invention and innovation. He instituted a national bank and currency and a flat wealth tax to pay for government expenses – at the height of the Civil War;
• The untold back story on Lincoln’s support for land-grant colleges through the Morrill Act, the foundation for today’s great public universities across the country; and
• How Lincoln’s championing of the Transcontinental Railroad and pivotal public works such as the Illinois Central Railroad and the Illinois & Michigan Canal seeded a national program for broad-based, inclusive infrastructure and economic progress. 

An Illinois native, John F. Wasik is the author of 19 books. He has spoken across North America and written for The New York Times, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, Reuters and Bloomberg. In 2018, Wasik was named an Illinois Road Scholar by the Illinois Humanities Council. He has appeared on CNN, Fox, CNBC, MSNBC, NBC, PBS, NPR and radio stations across the world.

Additional information, e galleys or artwork is available upon request.

Contact: communications@diversionbooks.com

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Author and Activist Give Back To Survivors and Victims of Domestic Violence

NY, New York (March 22, 2021) Author Delvon Johnson partners with activist Simone Gordon to give back to victims and survivors of domestic violence. Johnson and Gordon are both survivors of domestic violence. Upon reading Delvon Johnson’s latest book “Invisible Rain”, Simone Gordon aka the “The Black Fairy Godmother'' felt compelled  to partner with Delvon Johnson to assist survivors and victims of domestic violence.  Gordon is also utilizing her social media platform to  encourage her followers to purchase books and directly donate to victims and survivors or her followers can  purchase for themselves and a percentage of the sales will be donated to Gordon’s “The Black Fairy Foundation” .

About the Book

“Invisible Rain” is a novel that while entertaining and sure to keep the audience engaged, it is a story of a young lady faced with the trials and tribulations of being in a relationship of domestic violence.  Tara Sawyer has a very successful husband who knows it, and uses it against her through manipulation and the lavish lifestyle he affords her. It isn’t long before Tara finds out the undaunting truth about her husband, and that is when the story catches fire. “Invisible Rain” is a story  of intrigue and inspiration  which highlights different kinds of domestic violence situations, but that victims are not alone in this struggle and stress that there is hope in the midst of the turmoil. “Invisible Rain” is exclusively available on Amazon,

About the Author

Johnson is an author, celebrity stylist, and television host. Johnson was diagnosed with End Stage Renal Failure in 2010 and has been on dialysis for over 10 years.  Despite his medical challenges, he continues to persevere with his projects as an author, including his three novels, “Love Yourself First”, “Mirror”, and the latest book, “Invisible Rain”.  Being a survivor of domestic violence, Johnson continues to work his way to the top allowing no obstacle to get in the way of his success. To learn more about Delvon Johnson please visit his website www.DelvonJohnson.com.

About Simone Gordon aka “The Black Fairy Godmother”

Simone Gordon, known as the Black Fairy Godmother, has marked her career as a community organizer, social activist, special needs advocate, motivational speaker, and Domestic Violence Resource Specialist. Simone is the Founder and President of the Black Fairy Godmother Foundation. Simone has been featured on major media outlets and honored for the amazing work she does saving and changing lives in her community and nationwide. 

To learn more about Simone Gordon please visit the @TheBlackFairyGodmotherOfficial

For Press Inquiries please contact Yvonne Forbes at labelleladivapr@gmail.com or call 516-469-0597.

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Prize-Winning Author Ruth Finnegan Presents a Delightful Version of the Adventures of Sinbad the Sailor's Early Voyages

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A New and Innovative Approach to Disciplining Others

Have you dreamed of bringing your loved one or friend to the Lord and yet felt lost on exactly how to do that? What if you could experience for yourself greater freedom and balance in your life while sharing the Good News of the gospel with anyone, anytime and with confidence? La Vonne Earl, founder and director of YKI coaching shows us exactly how to do this in her Christ Centered Coach Training and her newest book A Coach for Christ. Standing with the firm belief that coaching is really modern-day discipling, and each and every believer can and should be a coach for Christ. Coaching allows one to speak into the lives of others for their greater good, regardless of whether or not you choose to become a professional coach.  

In her coach training you will learn secular tools in harmony with God’s Word, the Bible. Her innovative approach will help you discover how people learn so that you can use the correct language to gain rapport and lead other to Jesus. God is the ultimate life coach helping people transform their lives for the better. He gives purpose and meaning to our lives. As Christians we understand this. We hopefully also understand that our calling is to bring others to the Lord. 

“Now wherever you go, make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. And teach them to faithfully follow all that I have commanded you. And never forget that I am with you every day, even to the completion of this age.” Matthew 28:19-20 TPT

The problem is that most people don’t understand how to do this. They either over christianize everything they say, or they say nothing at all. As someone that is trained in NLP, Inner Healing, Counseling, Life Coaching, and Vision Therapy, La Vonne will help you to use body and verbal language, blessings, anchoring and more so you can be relatable to the individual you are seeking to lead. This type of successful communication will help you in every area of your life, including and especially your relationships. 

We all have an influence on others. It is important to invest in ourselves and learn all we can about people so we can teach them God’s ways. As this new year unfolds, I encourage you to stay true to your calling in the Lord. Commit yourself to growing in God, becoming freer in Him and sharing His Good News with others through the power of becoming a coach for Christ. 

Go to www.YKIcoaching.com/coachtraining and enter the discount NEWYEAR to receive your 20% discount and the book A Coach for Christ for FREE- and learn to coach others into a closer relationship with Jesus. 

 

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"Doodle TherapyX2" Coloring Book provides whimsical escape during anxious times

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Get Entertained With The Indie Authors’ Wall Of Fame: Popular Authors With Their Achievements

Science Hill, Ky, USA, October 28, 2020 --- Amidst this global pandemic,  due to self-isolation, many people are spending more time than ever reading new books or novels. Sometimes, though, it can be hard to find the best books and authors in which to invest their time. In consideration of this dilemma, and to acknowledge their featured authors,  The Whole World News ePrintedBooks has built a wall of fame based on their most popular authors, highlighting their books and achievements. 

This Indie Authors’ wall of fame is unique, and the company decided to make this authors' art gallery wall to provide a chance for self-publishing authors to get more fame and accreditation for their writing services.

In addition to this, the wall is equally crucial for book/novel readers to see, to help them find the books voted most worthy to read. 

“Whether you are a reader or an author, our Indie Authors Wall of Fame has something for everyone. Are you looking for books voted worthy of reading? Then, by all means, visit The Indie Authors’ Wall of Fame™! It is being stampeded by new readers looking for page-turning books of every genre,” said Steve Caresser, CEO of The Whole World News (ePrintedBooks). 

Right now, there are around 80 of our most popular authors and their books featured in this Indie Authors’ Wall of Fame, and Steve is determined to increase it to 100, to celebrate their authorship.

The selection of these authors is based purely on merit and their achievements. Some authors have even had their writings converted to books-to-movie projects as well. 

Below is a list of top-selected books with their authors to whet your reading appetite: 

Book-to-Movie - Wrong Place, Wrong Time by David P Perlmutter 

Book-to-Movie - The Adventures of Tom McGuire by Rayner Tapia

Book-to-Animated-Film - OCEANIA by Dede Stockton

A Western - Siege at Goldfield by Phil Running Bear 

Zombies and Robots - ZEEKA CHRONICLES by Brenda Mohammed

A Fun-to-Read Diary Novel - Diary of a Canadian Nobody by Paul James

1940 WW2 Dunkirk Evacuation - The Frenchman's Daughters by Paul Sinkinson

Postapocalyptic - World of Rage by A. Shane Etter

Thrilling Time Travel - Sons of the Sphinx by Cheryl Carpinello 

Enchanting Epic Fantasy - The Ancestor’s Secrets Series: Protected by the Falcon and Chosen by the Sword by Erika M Szabo

Serial Killer - I MAY KILL YOU by Keith Dixon

Children's Books - Margie Surprises Doc by Virginia K. White 

Parenting & Child Development  - Bandit, the Chubby Chihuahua by Pat Postek

Epic Fantasy - The Missing Shield by L L Thomsen 

Dragons - Daughter of Ethos: Divine Justice Book 4 by L. M. Lacee, author and a finalist of the Book Excellence Awards 2019 

Memories of Loved Ones - How to Boil Water by Pamela A Clark  

Classic Detective Fiction - BIOPRINTS by RC & JP Carter

Small-town Murder Mystery - A Killing in Rio Vista by Peter C. Bradbury 

Mystery & Thriller Crime - DEATH MASK by Eric J. Gates 

Intriguing, plot-twisting puzzle - RIDDLE ME THIS, LOVE OR BLISS by Arline Miller 

A True-Life Story - When Angels Fly by S. Jackson, A. Raymond, and M. Schmidt

Exclusive Vampire-Chasing Club at Disney - THE DEAD AT HEART by Susanne Leist. 

Epic Adventure With Dragons - Dragons in the Clouds by David Blair 

Children's Books – Chomper, my Bearded Dragon by Carmen Swick

Children's Books - Queen Vernita’s Visitors educational series by Dr. Dawn Menge

 

This above-mentioned list is just the tip of the iceberg.

For more information about this unusual 

Indie Authors’ Wall of Fame, visit the link

https://eprintedbooks.com/publisher/IAWOF/ 

Our Editor 

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Award-Winning Author Laurel McHargue Teams Up with Professional Counselor Nadine Collier to Produce Unique Self-Help Book

When author Laurel McHargue completed her first 2,000-piece jigsaw puzzle, her friend Nadine Collier, a licensed professional counselor, suggested she should write a book about lessons she learned from the experience.

"I was never a puzzler," said McHargue, "and the idea of writing about my struggles and ultimate success intrigued me. I started the monster puzzle--the first one I've ever done on my own--during a period of quarantine at the start of the pandemic."

McHargue convinced Collier to collaborate with her, and together they completed and published Peace by Piece: 10 Lessons from a Jigsaw Puzzle! , a "fresh exploration of timeless life lessons."

"Many of my clients are struggling with anxiety and loss of motivation during this pandemic," said Collier, "and this book provides proven techniques for overcoming life's daily challenges. There are more than ten lessons in its pages, and a lot of humor, too."

"There's a great balance between contemporary wit and professional wisdom in each chapter," said McHargue. "We embellish our work with quotes from renowned sources from the past and present, and relevant stories from people we know."

The following chapters start with helpful life lessons McHargue discovered while puzzling and end with Collier's reflections and questions for consideration:

• Patience and Persistence
• Time Matters
• Walk Away!
• The Sum of Our Parts
• The Little Things
• Help?
• Focus
• A Different Perspective
• Look Below the Surface
• Celebrate!

 

"You don't have to be a puzzler to appreciate this book," said McHargue. "The lessons we share are applicable to any challenges readers might face in times of pandemic and, hopefully, beyond."

Laurel McHargue lives in Salida, CO, where she writes in multiple genres and hosts the podcast Alligator Preserves. She also raises ducks.

Nadine Collier lives in West Michigan, where she provides counseling services and enjoys boating on the Great Lakes with her husband.

McHargue and Collier would like to thank Mark Lumb for interviewing them about their book on his Jigsaw Chill Zone YouTube channel.

Posted in: Books & Literature,News & Current Affairs,U.S

Marci Brockmann Shares Life Experiences Through An Intimate Memoir and Healing Journey

Marci Brockman, the renowned artist, author, and teacher, has shared an intimate memoir and the healing journey of her life. The memoir shares her own trauma and how she helped herself and others deal with pain and how overcoming mental illness and addiction is a distinct possibility through expressive writing. 

“I believe that we all need hope and inspiration to break the destructive bonds of trauma,” says Marci Brockmann. “I have authored a memoir and a guided expressive writing journal, both aimed at healing trauma and pain and helping people connect with their past. I want people to understand and make sense of their memories and beautiful patterns and discover the truest hopes and dreams to make their lives truly beautiful.”

The two books that Brockmann has authored are – ‘Permission To Land: Searching For Love, Home & Belonging - a memoir about surviving and thriving mental illness and addiction and learning to love yourself and your life and ‘Permission To Land: Personal Transformation Through Writing’ - a guided expressive writing journal with over 100 pages of writing prompts. The journal aims to help people overcome their past experiences and move ahead with more clarity, awareness, and confidence.

According to Brockmann, expressive writing has the power to heal and also helps create a secure future that creates a sense of love and belonging. She has been sharing stories with others and wants people to know about their past, illuminate the present, and take firm steps towards a bright future with more clarity, awareness, and confidence through writing. The aim is to help people improve their mental health.

 The new author believes that expressive writing is the cornerstone of wellness and writing connections. She has designed a video workshop that can help people learn at their own pace. They can use numerous writing prompts and inspiring photographs to discover their deepest emotions, memories, and motivations, continue their wellness journey, and achieve personal growth.

Both her books are available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other book stores. Signed copies of the book can be purchased at www.Marcibrockmann.com along with customized paintings, prints, scarves, and now fashionable face masks.

Brockmann is also offering her Expressive Writing Video Workshop as a free gift on https://youtu.be/1gjKcMLb3xM 

Here’s what Barbara Kanal, DSW had to say about her book:

‘In Permission to Land: Personal Transformation Through Writing’ Marci Brockmann has created an excellent tool for reflection and self-improvement. The thought-provoking writing prompts will take you on a valuable journey through your own life, experiences, and memories. It is a beautiful addition to the memoir Permission to Land: Searching for Love, Home & Belonging. Her psychological knowledge is evident as the writing prompts to encourage us all to tell our own stories.”

For more information, visit www.MarciBrockmann.com 

Her other online links are: 

What’s up, Marci? - The blog - www.whatsupMarci.com  

YouTube Channel - What’s up, Marci? -  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL2HWaqrJ5xHOz02zmm7O_w 

Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/Marcibrockmannartist  

https://www.facebook.com/Marci527   

Facebook Group - Permission to Heal...Safe to Fly  

Twitter - https://twitter.com/Marcibrockmann  

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marcibrockmann/ 

Book Trailer Video -

About Marci Brockmann:

Marci Brockmann has been writing expressively in journals for 35 years. She has drawn from her rich journaling experiences to write the two new books. She also hosts her own YouTube Channel – What’s up, Marci? 

She grew up as a child with low self-esteem because of her tough family circumstances. Because of her high sense of insecurity, she yearned for love, a safe home, and a sense of real connection. She realized she had all these inside her while she was always looking outside for the same. Brockmann soon explored the idea of growth and healing through expressive writing and was able to soon realize her dreams and goals.

Marci lives in New York with her husband, their grown kids, frisky cats, and many fishes. Her mission is to empower people to understand their past and make sense of it while creating a future of love, home, and belonging. 

Posted in: Books & Literature,Family & Parenting,Health & Medicine,Living,Website & Blog

The Hidden Ordinary: Reflections in Anthropology By Ruth Finnegan is the OWGRA Book of the Month

The Hidden Ordinary: Reflections in Anthropology by author Ruth Finnegan is unique and interesting as it helps discover some of the amazing things around us. The book, chosen for the OWGRA book of the month, has some secret revelations that readers are unlikely to find elsewhere. 

“My approach to writing is typical of anthropology and that probably comes from my Irish background,” says Ruth Finnegan about her unique style of writing. This book is perfect for locked-down readers and offers an insight into the hidden wealth of ordinary people. I have attempted to focus on the activities of such people that we see all around us but don’t really stop to notice.”

Ruth Finnegan’s previous awards include:

• Folklore Society, shortlist Katharine Briggs Award 1992
• British Academy, long list Book Award 2003
• British Association for Applied Linguistics, shortlist 2003
• Herskovits Award, Honorable Mention 2008
• National Indie Excellence, Finalist (visionary fiction) 2016, Finalist (religious fiction) 2017
• New York Book Fair, Honorable Mention (romance) 2016
• Readers Favorite, 4 Awards (fiction and nonfiction) 2016
• Shelf Unbound Best Indie Book, Runner up 2016
• Readers Favorite, Honorable Mention
• Hungry Monster, Silver award, 2016
• Literary Titan, Silver award, 2017
• Book Excellence, Winner (friendship) 2017
• Kirkus Reviews, one of the top 25 of 2017

The Hidden Ordinary: Reflections in Anthropology is an unusual book that offers an insight into aspects that are regarded as controversial by many. The book transcends into areas like the reality, the hidden, and extra-sensory perception. Ruth Finnegan believes that the weird second sight Irish perspective in her is what makes her explore such topics that others won’t dare touch.

The Hidden Ordinary: Reflections in Anthropology makes interesting reading as it takes readers through a unique journey. The chapters in the book are:

• Preface
• Poetry in hiding
• Literature lurking within performance
• Stories of the everyday
• What we don’t see in music – but is there
• Hidden music king in a town
• The surprising origin of those familiar quotes and collections
• Researchers hidden in our midst
• The secret wonders of names
• The invisible world
• References

Some of the recent award-winning books penned by Ruth Finnegan are Black Inked Pearl, Pearl of the Seas, Why Do We Quote, The Travels and Travails of Music, Kirkus, Communicating, Oral Poetry, The Hidden Musicians, and more.

Readers can order The Hidden Ordinary: Reflections in Anthropology from Amazon. Click here to place an orders:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hidden-Ordinary-Reflections-anthropology-ebook/dp/B07WYZJVF4?utm_source=sendfox&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=the-hidden-ordinary-owgra-report-june-2020 

About Ruth Finnegan:

Ruth Finnegan OBE is a renowned scholar and celebrated writer who is Emeritus Professor, the Open University, a Fellow of the British Academy, and an Honorary Fellow of Somerville College Oxford. She was recently elected as one of the first four International Fellows of the American Folklore Society, a much-valued honor. Ruth Finnegan was born in Derry and spent her childhood in the remote countryside of Donegal where she spent the war years. She studied at the Quaker school in York where she learned to read the resonant poetry of Yeats and Shakespeare and to repeat texts that she had to learn, aloud, the probable reason for the sonic style of her novels. Ruth Finnegan earned top degrees in classics and anthropology at Oxford and carried out fieldwork on story-telling in Africa. From 1969, apart from three years in the South Pacific island of Fiji, she taught and researched at the pioneering Open University. 

Ruth Finnegan has authored over twenty academic books, several of them prize-winning. She has three daughters (two of them born in Nigeria), five grandchildren (one in New Zealand), and now lives in Old Bletchley, England, with her husband of over 50 years.

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FreedomFest to be FIRST Convention to Open in Las Vegas

June 10, 2020 (Las Vegas):  FreedomFest, billed as “the world’s largest gathering of free minds,” will hold its annual conference as scheduled on July 13-16, moving from its original venue at Paris Resort to its new home at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas.  

It will be the first large, person-to-person conference in Las Vegas since the lockdown began.  

“We are determined to defend our First Amendment right as American citizens to freedom of assembly,” stated producer Mark Skousen. "We are pleased that Caesars Entertainment is hosting our conference at their premier property, Caesars Palace, and providing us the opportunity to network and socialize, as we discuss important issues regarding health, liberty and public policy.”

He added, “We expect a great turnout, despite the recent nationwide shutdown, and we are working closely with Caesars Palace to establish new protocols regarding distancing and sanitation."  

FreedomFest, now in its fourteenth year, is a popular event in Vegas, an intellectual feast held in the entertainment capital of the world. The Washington Post called it “the greatest libertarian show on earth.”  

Authors, business leaders, thought leaders, artists, professors, investment writers, and political leaders gather in Vegas every July to discuss philosophy, history, science & technology, healthy living, geo-politics, economics, religion, finance, and music and dance.  

This year’s conference will begin with an "Emergency Meeting" hosted by Steve Forbes to determine the impact of the virus scare and the shutdown on the economy, the markets, the healthcare system, the November elections, and Constitutional freedoms.  

Forbes and John Mackey, CEO of Whole Foods Market, are co-ambassadors to FreedomFest, and usually attend all 4 days.  “FreedomFest is where the best ideas and strategies are fleshed out,” Forbes has stated. “I wouldn’t miss it for the world.”   

Keynote speakers include MD and TV personality Dr. Drew Pinsky, and Dave Rubin, the political talk show host and author of the bestseller, “Don’t Burn This Book: Thinking for Yourself in an Era of Unreason.”  

Past celebrity speakers have included William Shatner, George Foreman, Kevin O’Leary, George Will, Glenn Beck, Senators Rand Paul, Mike Lee, Marco Rubio, and Representatives Justin Amash and Thomas Massie.

FreedomFest also hosted a popular debate between Steve Moore and Nobel prize economist Paul Krugman. 

Even Donald J. Trump made an appearance in 2015 that attracted a SRO crowd and major media coverage including CNN, ABC, Fox News, MSNBC, and C-SPAN.  

 FreedomFest also includes the annual Anthem Film Festival, the Pitch Tank competition of budding entrepreneurs, an exhibit hall known as “The Trade Show for Liberty,” and a 3-day investment seminar.  

FreedomFest is famous for its debates, and the most critical topic each year is formatted as a mock trial. This year the government shutdown of the economy will be prosecuted. Was the shutdown a justified reaction to the health risk, or an overreach of staggering proportions? After vigorous examination and cross-examination of the expert witnesses, the jury will decide. 

Other concerned speakers include Steve Moore, Tom Woods, Grover Norquist, Barbara Kolm, Charles Murray, Wayne Allyn Root, John Fund, Jennifer Grossman, Wolf von Laer, Michael Shermer, Lord Matt Ridley, Nick Gillespie, Matt & Terry Kibbe, Ken & Li Schoolland, and TK Coleman. 

Salem Eagle Publishing will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of producer Mark Skousen’s investment newsletter, Forecasts & Strategies, with financial experts Alex Green, Doug Casey, Rob Arnott, Louis Navellier, Hilary Kramer, Peter Schiff, Jim Woods, and others.  (See more under "speakers" at www.freedomfest.com).  

Tech guru George Gilder, who is 80 years old, is coming.  "I wouldn't miss it!"  

FreedomFest is supported by many free-market think tanks and freedom organizations, including Reason, Americans for Prosperity, Foundation for Economic Education (FEE), Young Americans for Liberty, Americans for Tax Reform, Free the People, America’s Future Foundation, Young Voices, Turning Point USA, FreedomWorks, The Atlas Society, and the Ayn Rand Institute.  

For more information, go to www.freedomfest.com.  To arrange interviews, contact Valerie Durham, Executive Director, 855-850-3733 ext 101 or vdurham@freedomfest.com.

Posted in: Books & Literature,Business,Celebrity,Health & Medicine,News & Current Affairs

Connecticut Retirement Advisor Nahum Daniels Early Off the Block with Pioneering Online Services During Covid-19

Responding to the lockdown/quarantine regulations caused by the Coronavirus, Certified Financial Planner Nahum Daniels is among the first off the block in his industry to offer online retirement-specific advice and implementation.  The Stamford-based author of Retire Reset: What You Need to Know and Your Financial Advisor May Not be Telling You is known to be among the first in his field to recommend the integration of equity investments and next-gen longevity insurance (rather than bonds) to achieve optimal  results.

“Going virtual is simply essential today to meet the needs of retirees and pre-retirees who may be inclined to wait until circumstances return to normal.  We simply don’t know when that will be and doing nothing in the interim may only exacerbate weaknesses in current financial plans, including vulnerabilities to market volatility,” Daniels explains.

Daniels believes it is vital to remain connected with clients despite the lockdown.  The pandemic has accelerated the evolution of his practice to all-online services so that now clients can work with the firm from the comfort and safety of their homes.  Starting from a virtual video consultation that progresses to shared electronic number-crunching and document review, then culminates in complete plan implementation, the contemporary advisory experience he offers is rapidly gaining acceptance among investors seeking retirement security in an uncertain world.

When the going gets tough, the tough must get going, Daniels likes to remind us.  “Portfolio allocations require review and re-balancing before market forces cause additional pain that could be long-lasting and undermine retirement plans,” he says. “That’s why we’ve launched a series of educational webinars to bring people rapidly up the learning curve on topics including social security timing, long term care funding, defensive investing and tax- and asset-protection planning.  We take a holistic approach.”

“We professionals in the financial services industry must adapt to serve pressing client needs or go the way of the dinosaur,” Daniels adds.  “The online resources are available to enable us to provide the support people need; it’s our fiduciary duty to marshal and put them to creative use.  It’s happening fast.  Now it’s the public’s turn to adopt this new approach.”

Daniels’ book analyzes a wide range of risks retirees face.  Many of his ideas challenge conventional reliance on stocks and bonds and advocate his increasingly accepted alternative. It may be ordered from Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G7Z87NY.  The author was also recently interviewed on THINK BUSINESS where he shared his innovative views on the future of retirement planning.  The podcast can be accessed here: https://jondwoskin.com/2019/``/jon-dwoskin-ionterviews-nahum-daniels-certified-financial-planner-integrated-retirement-advisors.

For more information visit: https://integratedretirementadvisors.com

Posted in: Books & Literature,Education,Personal Finance,Services

GalaxyCon Launches Virtual Celebrity and Fan Experiences

GalaxyCon is launching a new business for virtual events online called GalaxyCon Live this weekend through http://www.galaxycon.com. This new venture creates an original approach for connecting celebrities and fans that represents a first for the comic con industry.

Here’s what people can expect from GalaxyCon Live:

• Live Streaming Interviews with Celebrities
• One-on-Group Video Chats with a Fan and a Group of Celebrities
• One-on-One Video Chats with a Fan and One Celebrity
• Personalized Autographs
• Personalized Video Recordings

 

These virtual meet and greets make it possible for fans to engage with celebrities on a level that isn’t possible in person. During a comic con, fans have never had a chance to chat for two minutes with two or more celebrities at one time in a private setting. GalaxyCon Live will make this interaction possible, starting with their first virtual meet and greet on May 2nd, 2020.

“I woke up one day about five weeks ago and realized that, if large gatherings aren't possible for the foreseeable future, we had to get creative pretty quickly if we want to remain relevant,” GalaxyCon’s President, Mike Broder, said.

While Broder was inventing a new business, the GalaxyCon team worked with celebrity and comic book guests to produce free, daily online programming for the public as a way to continue their mission of creating memorable fan experiences.

“We’ve been surprised to learn that fan interactions with celebrities are often not trivial," Broder said. "Celebrities have told us repeatedly that fans share stories of how the celebrities’ characters have helped them overcome trauma, PTSD, loss, and other challenges.”

GalaxyCon Live will carry on the tradition of creating experiences for all genres of nerdy fandoms including comics, anime, animation, cosplay, science fiction, wrestling, fantasy, and gaming.

Some of the first events to include private chats with celebrities include the following:

 

• May 2, 2020 at 2pm EST: My Hero Academia’s Three Best Girls Monica Rial, Colleen Clinkenbeard, and Luci Christian
• May 3, 2020 at 2pm EST: The Loser’s Club from the film IT: Jack Grazer, Jackson Scott, and Jeremy Ray Taylor
• May 9, 2020 at 2pm EST: Jack Skellington and Oogie Boogie from The Nightmare Before Christmas: Chris Sarandon and Ken Page.
• May 16, 2020 at 2pm EST: The stars of The Karate Kid: Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, and Martin Kove.
• May 24, 2020 at 2pm EST: The voices of RWBY: Kara Eberle, Lindsay Jones, Barbara Dunkelman, and Arryn Zech.
• May 30, 2020 at 2pm EST: Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Clue, Legend, Muppet Treasure Island, IT, and Annie.

 

“Our free live streams have allowed us to engage with tens of thousands of fans, and it has taught us a lot about what people want right now, and we’re pivoting in that direction,” Broder said about the Facebook Live events he and his team have been hosting.

Event schedules and pricing may be found at http://www.galaxycon.com.

ABOUT GALAXYCON:
GalaxyCon is more than a comic con, it’s a festival of fandom that brings celebrities and fans together in person and online through virtual meet and greets.

GalaxyCon is based out of Fort Lauderdale, FL and is the premier, independent producer of comic book, sci-fi, anime, and geek culture events in the United States. GalaxyCon operates festivals in multiple cities with between 20,000 and 50,000 attendees per event.

CONTACT:
Mike Broder
mike@galaxycon.com
954.895.9216

Posted in: Arts & Entertainment,Books & Literature,U.S

Timely, Thought Provoking New Book “Sheep Herders Wolves” Available Free Until Sunday, April 5th

New book by Scott F. Paradis, "SHEEP HERDERS WOLVES – Why We Are Where We Are: A Modern American Fable” explains, especially in light of this coronavirus pandemic, the choice each of us must make. Will we choose to lead, create and contribute? Will we choose to look out only for ourselves, compete and destroy? Or will we choose to just follow along?

“Sheep Herders Wolves” is powerful, timely, and hopeful in a time of uncertainty. The book highlights, by means of a thoughtful and relatable narrative, human nature at its best and at its worst. Each of us ultimately gets to choose the path we follow. The results – the life and society we create – expose the choices we make.

“Sheep Herders Wolves” demonstrates that it is not – they – who hold the power, it is us – each and every one of us. We get the results we choose. Choosing wisely is rarely an easy task. Jeff and Papa make that plain as they enjoy each other’s company in front of a warm fire. See for yourself.

“Sheep Herders Wolves” is free for download for one more day, until Sunday, April 5, 2020 at amazon.com.

“Sheep Herders Wolves” is rated a 4.8 out of 5 by those who have purchased the book. Here’s what some readers have said:

“Fitting for the times we live in.” – S. Ostlund

“Great read. Interesting, very thought provoking and on target for today’s world.” – Kindle Customer

“A very warm and intriguing book...well written and authentic...This is a great read!” – Rony H.

About the Author: Scott F. Paradis is a leader, thought provoking author and inspirational speaker. A retired colonel with thirty-plus years of service with the United States Army, Scott has worked at the highest level of government including at the Pentagon and on Capitol Hill and served as a National Security Fellow at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

Scott believes in and focuses on fundamental, life-affirming principles of leadership and success. “Sheep Herders Wolves” is his ninth book.

Contact Scott F. Paradis, Email: Scott@c-achieve.com, Phone: (703)772-3521 or through social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, You Tube.

Posted in: Books & Literature,U.S

Dr. Paul J. Bailo Presents ‘The Essential Digital Interview Handbook’

Dr. Paul J. Bailo, Executive - Digital Strategy, Data Analytics & Innovation and Adjunct professor at Columbia University is proud to present ‘The Essential Digital Interview Handbook’  based on data analytic research. The all-encompassing tool allows people to gain vital knowledge and tips that can help them crack the complex process of virtual interviews. 

“I am delighted to present ‘The Essential Digital Interview Handbook’, a comprehensive tool designed to help you ace digital interviews,” says the brain behind the handbook, Dr. Paul J. Bailo. “I have tried my best to outline every single aspect of the virtual interview that should be capitalized upon. The book also includes professional tips that you are unlikely to find anywhere else.”

Dr. Paul J. Bailo has taken key principles from his first book, The Essential Phone Interview Handbook, and adapted them to meet the needs of today’s key platforms such as Skype, Google Hangouts, and others. Dr. Bailo provides his readers with the best tools needed to crack digital interviews and land their dream jobs.

The Essential Digital Interview Handbook is split into three separate sections. They cover key areas of the interview process such as preparing, conducting and concluding. The book provides a step-by-step plan on how to prepare for and complete a digital job interview. 

With face to face interviews becoming difficult to organize and conduct, more and more companies are adapting to the remote interviewing process. It, therefore, becomes important for candidates to remain current with the processes and also to know what the employers are looking for during the digital interview. Many aspects such as appearance and external factors come into reckoning and play a crucial role in impacting the outcome of the virtual interview. 

The book covers vital aspects of a digital interview process such as:

• How to prepare for the digital interview
• How to avoid common pitfalls and mistakes
• How to establish a professional presence by using the correct microphone and camera
• How and when to take the next step, and make a transition from virtual to in-person

Dr. Bailo states that most people come for digital interviews entirely unprepared. They sit down, turn the computer or camera on and simply begin without having any basic understanding of the processes. He opines that in a highly competitive job market job seekers need to become the actor, the director, and producer of the event. The Essential Digital Interview Handbook provides all the tools needed to produce a great storyline.  

Some of the reviews posted about this handbook are shared below:

“As promised, Paul Bailo really does provide the core components of what you need to be successful in your digital interviews as well as the information, insights, and counsel needed to prepare for and then achieve that success. The information, insights, and counsel that Paul Bailo provides in this book will be of greatest value to job candidates but much of it will also be of interest and value to those who interview them.” - Robert, Amazon

“This is an amazing book. The layout is a marvel in itself. You will find some useful practical tips for both company owners and job seekers. The detail to research, data analysis and insights are impeccable. The author shares some heartwarming stories that truly put the theory into action and immediately allows the reader to be part of the story and remember how to be a Hollywood star for your digital interviews.” - Sarah, Amazon

Digital communication is here to stay, and The Essential Digital Interview Handbook teaches you how to master it” – Annie Brussese, Syndicated Columnist, USA Today.

Packed with practical tips to help you get ready for your close-up, this book is an essential tool for any job hunter who wants to ace digital media interviews and stand out from the crowd. – Anne Fisher, career and workplace advice columnist, CNNMoney.com and Fortune.com. 

The Essential Digital Interview Handbook is available for sale on Amazon, Barnes and Nobles, and other digital platforms. 

About Paul J. Bailo:

Paul J. Bailo is an executive of digital strategy and technology and creator of Phone Interview Pro – www.phoneinterviewpro.com , a service that helps jobseekers hone their telephone job interview skills. He has been featured in leading media resources such as CNNMoney.com, Yahoo Hot Jobs, AOL Jobs, CareerBuilder.com, Business Insider, Chicago Tribune, USA Today, and US News & World Report. 

For more information about the book or author, please contact 

Phone Interview Pro Media at 203-258-1746.

To order your copy, go to https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Digital-Interview-Handbook-GotoMeeting/dp/1601633033 now!

   

Posted in: Books & Literature,Business,Education,Employment

Rich Dad Advisors Series Author Garrett Sutton explains How to Protect Your Assets from Coronavirus Outlier Event

Asset Protection Expert, Corporate Attorney and Bestselling Author of 6 Rich Dad Advisors Series books Garrett Sutton’s tips for How to Protect Your Personal and Business Assets from a Coronavirus Black Swan Event were featured recently on BBC World News: Talking Business with Host Aaron Helsehurst and Newsmax: American Agenda. Sutton emphasized, “The Coronavirus is a big wake-up call for small businesses.”

As the author of “Start Your Own Corporation” and “Loopholes in Real Estate,” Sutton recommended these action items for business owners, entrepreneurs and investors when asked four questions by the hosts:

1. How can entrepreneurs protect themselves if they are doing business in China? - Sutton explained, “They need to operate as a corporation or an LLC. Every country has limited liability entities that you can use so instead of being sued personally, you limit your liability to the claim to just against the business. So now is the time to set up a corporation or an LLC for conducting your overseas business.”

2. Can you get insurance for a Black Swan Event if a planned event is cancelled like the Mobile World Congress (MWC) was in Barcelona? – Sutton explained, “There are event liability insurance policies, but there are a lot of exclusions. The Mobile World Congress, for example, the government didn’t cancel it. It was businesses pulling out, so unless the government cancelled it, you wouldn’t get the insurance.”

3. How can small businesses take steps to protect their assets? – Sutton emphasized; ”If you’re importing goods from China that you sell on Amazon, and are operating as a sole proprietor without a corporation or LLC, you’re putting all of your personal assets (like your home) at risk. So now is the time to set up a corporation or an LLC for conducting your overseas business. You also want to take steps to find alternative suppliers.”

4. How can you protect your investments? - Sutton added, “Well I always recommend that personal investors hold their brokerage accounts through an LLC. They’re not expensive to set up or maintain.”

In addition, Sutton recommends setting up Contingency Plans, along with protecting your most important asset – your employees – by letting them work at home and reducing travel.

Media Contact
Liz Kelly, 310-987-7207

ABOUT

GARRETT SUTTON, ESQ - LEGAL EXPERT is the Founder of Corporate Direct and Sutton Law Center, Rich Dad Advisor and Bestselling Author of six Rich Dad Advisors Series books, including: Start Your Own Corporation, Loopholes of Real Estate, Writing Winning Business Plans and Run Your Own Corporation, Buying and Selling a Business, and The ABCs of Getting Out of Debt. He is also a Contributor to More Important Than Money, An Entrepreneur’s Team (Rich Dad Advisors Series, RDA Press). Sutton is a nationally acclaimed corporate and asset protection attorney. A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley and Hastings College of the Law, the University of California’s law school in San Francisco, Garrett has written a number of books guiding entrepreneurs and investors. Since 1988, Sutton’s Corporate Direct and Sutton Law Center have provided affordable asset protection and corporate formation and maintenance services for investors around the world. Sutton and his work have featured on FOX and Friends, ESPN Cover Your Assets Radio Show, Think Realty Podcast and in Forbes, and other media. For more information, visit http://www.corporatedirect.com

RICH DAD ADVISORS SERIES BOOKS

The Rich Dad Advisors Series includes financial education books published by RDA Press primarily for entrepreneurs, business owners and investors. The series includes industry leading authors, seasoned entrepreneurs and experts in each of their respective areas of wealth creation and protection. These bestselling books provide practical advice that you were never taught in school with lessons learned based on a proven track record of success in their specific area of expertise. The Rich Dad Advisors team was originally assembled by “Rich Dad Poor Dad” author, Robert Kiyosaki, as his mastermind group of experts who meet to discuss business best practices, philosophies, systems, and investing strategies. Kiyosaki realized that each Advisor has mastered skills by being on the front lines, weathering the challenges and making millions of dollars for themselves, their families, their teams and charities. https://rda-press.com

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Viet Cong Redefined In New Book By Ohio Soldier

The book unveils the inside picture of the war and posts some serious indictments of Ameri-Cong Media and political bureaucrats in "the Swamp" of Washington DC who wrongfully denied benefits to the Warriors. The book delivers an unforgettable proud legacy. This book had to be written!

To read more, visit http://www.unbreakableheartsbook.com or see recently published article at http://finance.dailyherald.com/dailyherald/news/read/39431951/

In a recent conversation with Reporter Bob Gaetjens Trimmer says that the book provides a form of redemption for U.S. soldiers who served in Vietnam by redefining the Viet Cong as worthy adversaries with a tradition of military strength. More than once in their history, the Vietnamese used guerrilla tactics in the cover of the jungles to repel tough enemies, including Mongols, the author adds. 

“We don't have to hold our heads down,” said Trimmer.

Trimmer said the U.S. didn’t prepare soldiers for an enemy with the Vietnamese pedigree for defending itself.“They never, never ever indoctrinated us and prepared us for what’s ahead,” he said.

After returning to the states Trimmer was drawn to the jungle for years. He calls the Vietnam War “the greatest adventure of my life” which is ironical given the misery of warfare and all the health problems that he suffered later.Trimmer says he took trips to South America and other places to recreate the excitement of the experience.“That was the greatest adventure we ever had,” he said. “There’s no way to go back.

Unbreakable Hearts has received rave reviews, and the most profound praises have come from have come from high ranking VA employees, the families of Vietnam Vets and the Vets themselves, as follows

 

-“Hello brother Dusty So many things you wrote about brought back memories, good and not so good...88 straight days in the boonies being one of them. We had everything thrown at us then, we were both there then. I could hardly put your books down until I finished Thanks for giving such good renditions of the war for us, I am urged to give the VA doctors copies..".....Stephen  Earp, B Co 3rd 22nd 25th Infantry Vietnam 1968-69

-"Dusty I am one of the survivors of the Ia Drang Valley Battle of 1965.Your book was a great read !, Our battle was made into a book and a movie...WE WERE SOLDIERS,  featuring Lt. General Hal Moore and author Joe Galloway. I know first hand and absolutely identify with the exasperating experiences dealing with the Veterans Administration , I had almost identical experiences with service-connected illnesses. For me your reading was Deja vu. you told it exactly like it was.....Patrick Stephenson, U.S. Army Vietnam 1965 

-"Hello Mr;.l Trimmer,as the wife of a surviving Vietnam War veteran I must thank you for stepping up to continue telling the story of this country's tragic period which is still not told often enough, not truthfully. You can count on me purchasing your trilogy of books for my husband, myself and others in our family.(The check is in the mail) We love the Vietnamese people and I hope to take him back there before he dies. Lord willing. Semper Fi and of course WELCOME HOME !".....Nancy Falster, Marine's wife-Vietnam War vet..

- "Mr. Trimmer,I began reading your new book last evening and could not put it down. Thank you for all you have done to make people aware of the plight of our  Nam veterans.. I truly have a deep; interest in healing those veterans and thank you for being a compassionate-driven, honest human being.Thank you for your service".....Robert Marcus, Ph.D. Homeless Outreach Dept of Veterans Affairs.

For more information, visit http://www.unbreakableheartsbook.com. 

About Earl "Dusty" Trimmer:

The image shows the author in June 1968 following a Vietnam ambush where he took a bullet through his helmet.

Earl "Dusty" Trimmer served with a highly decorated unit of the U.S. Army's 25th Infantry Division in the bloody years of 1968-69.He began writing his books to share the horror filled  experiences of his warrior buddies in his first book "Condemned Property?" launched in December 2013. Many Vietnam vets urged him to continue writing. Despite two Ischemic Strokes and one Cerebral Vascular Stroke, leaving permanent impairments, he launched "Payback Time" in 2015 and most recently "Unbreakable Hearts". All three chastised the VA for its shameful treatment of America's Vietnam War veterans. Most important "Unbreakable Hearts" leaves a badly needed and much deserved...LEGACY THAT VIETNAM VETS AND FAMILY MEMBERS CAN BE PROUD OF FOR AS LONG AS THEY LIVE."

Media persons and journalists are contacting the author for interviews. He was interviewed by ‘The Plain Dealer’, one of Ohio’s popular newspapers as this Press Release goes out.

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Author D. L. Graser Returns With Second Book “Three Nails” in Adventures of Moustache and Macintosh Series

D. L. Graser, an American MidWest based lifelong artist and seasoned jewelry maker who has traveled worldwide for thirty years volunteering with short-term medical missions, has completed her new book “Three Nails: Adventures of Moustache and Macintosh”: the book that resumes the hijinks of Gemma and Mattie, two sisters spending the summer at their grandparents’ home, allowing their imaginations to run wild.

Moustache and Macintosh, the alter egos of Gemma and Mattie, find themselves facing off against an evil force in their imaginary kingdom, where they must protect the truth of the past and of that of the present. The author creates a world where butterflies play an essential role—good butterflies cherish the girls protecting them while malevolent butterflies with the legs of men guard the evil leader who is bent on tearing the truth from begin known and destroy the girls before it can be revealed.

Published by Page Publishing, D. L. Graser’s book is a magical adventure tale that exemplifies just how engrossing a child’s world of make believe can be.

“Three Nails: Adventures of Moustache and Macintosh” can be purchased at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or media inquiries, contact Page Publishing at 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional, full-service publishing house that handles all the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not mired in logistics like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and so on. Page’s accomplished writers and publishing professionals allow authors to leave behind these complex and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at http://www.pagepublishing.com.

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Vietnam War Veteran Earl "Dusty" Trimmer Launches His Third Book ‘Unbreakable Hearts’

“Unbreakable Hearts: A True, Heart-Wrenching Story About Victory... Forfeited!” unveils the inside picture of the war and posts some serious indictments of Ameri-Cong Media and political bureaucrats in "the Swamp" of Washington DC who cruelly and wrongfully denied benefits and honor for returning warriors of the Vietnam War. This heart-wrenching book delivers a long overdue, unforgettable proud legacy for Vietnam War vets and families, as well as Vietnam's people. This book had to be written!

“Earl “Dusty” Trimmer relates with both skill and personal experience events surrounding our most forgettable and misunderstood war in America’s history,” says Earl Kennedy, a U.S. Army Major(retired) and former Commander of the Combat Infantry Association. “Through this book, Dusty Trimmer brings to life our days and nights living and fighting in these foreboding jungle warfare conditions. He skillfully dives into the Vietnamese history and culture and brings the reader into understanding our Vietnamese enemy’s amazing resolve while brilliantly explaining the evolution of our Vietnamese enemy over hundreds of years of invasions and wars.”

It is evident that Mr. Trimmer who was a combat infantry soldier in the Vietnam War from 1968–1969, has done deep research on the subject as the author brings forth the terrifying and frustrating days and nights the American soldiers spent fighting the war in the foreboding Vietnamese jungle warfare conditions. He has been acclaimed by many Vietnam War veterans for telling their story in a manner that no one else probably could have.

The core message that the book aims to deliver is that American soldiers were not baby killers as portrayed by the evil Ameri-Cong or Fake Media to the world. The book also compellingly dispels the fake narrative spread by none other than President Johnson and pushed forth by the Ameri-Cong media that the soldiers were fighting just a bunch of primitive Vietnamese farmers with pitchforks and knives.

 “Unbreakable Hearts" has received a large number of rave reviews for the manner in which the author has daringly demolished the lies about Vietnam War and its veterans. The most profuse praises have come from none other than the present President of the United States Donald Trump.

This is what he had to say about the author's mission:

"Dear Mr. Trimmer, thank you for sending the books. I am grateful for your thoughtful gesture and of course your service to our country. I appreciate your steadfast support which strengthens me as I continue to fight for the values that you and I cherish. Melania and I send our best wishes".....Donald J. Trump. President (8/7/19)

Many other key personalities have shared their positive views on the book:

" Congratulations brother Dusty on your most timely books. I hope you are well and that we can speak out on this all important topic for our brothers". Best wishes.".. Pat Sajak, Celebrity (Army  Vietnam Vet)

Author Trimmer delivers credible messages across the VA’s minefield of issues that get

stepped on by veterans seeking deserved healthcare. He empties his heart out to help

veterans in a VA system that has lacked so much for too long. Way to take up the battle

Dusty: Hodge Wood, Reviewer Military Writers Society Of America

"Mr. Trimmer,I began reading your new book last evening and could not put it down. Thank you for all you have done to make people aware of the plight of our  Nam veterans.. I truly have a deep; interest in healing those veterans and thank you for being a compassionate-driven, honest human being. Thank you for your service". ..Robert Marcus, Ph.D. Homeless Outreach Dept of Veterans Affairs. 

For more information, visit http://www.unbreakableheartsbook.com.

About Earl "Dusty" Trimmer:

Earl "Dusty" Trimmer served with a highly decorated unit of the U.S. Army's 25th Infantry Division in the bloody years of 1968-69. He began writing his books to share the horror filled  experiences of his warrior buddies in his first book "Condemned Property?" launched in December 2013. Many Vietnam vets urged him to continue writing. Despite two Ischemic Strokes and one Cerebral Vascular Stroke, leaving permanent impairments, he launched "Payback Time" in 2015 and most recently "Unbreakable Hearts". All three chastised the VA for its shameful treatment of America's Vietnam War veterans. “UNBREAKABLE HEARTS” leaves a long overdue and greatly deserved...LEGACY OF HONOR for Vietnam vets and families that they will be proud of.

You can purchase the book from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Ingram, Dogear Publishing, Author website http://www.unbreakableheartsbook.com or direct from the author by telephone 330.842.0359 or email trimmerdusty@gmail.com.

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Ruth Finnegan Announces the Launch of a Happy and Deeply Researched Book Called Grass, Miracle from the Earth

Ruth Finnegan writing as David Campbell Callender, an Irish naturalist who grew up tracing the flight of birds, looking up at the hills and watching the verdant greenery around her, has announced the launch of her book, Grass, Miracle from the Earth. This book, which comes under the genre of poetry, religion, and spirituality, analyzes the amazing evolution of grass and shows why it plays such an important role in everyone’s life.

“We see grass every day, tread on it, maybe handle, smell, or plant it but how many of us actually notice it and appreciate its amazing resilience?” asks the author, Ruth Finnegan (David Campbell Callender), while stressing on the importance of grass in everyone’s life. “I have made an honest attempt to give the full picture of grass and its evolution. The book is a great gift to give as well as treasure.”

Grass, Miracle from the Earth, is not only highly engaging and readable, but has some stunning illustrations as well. It gives us the full picture of grass. As well as the story of its complex evolution, the book also traces the incredible number of species of grass.

The author reveals that even bamboo and sugarcane are forms of grass. There are three kinds of grass that make up the major food of humans and are available for grazing to innumerable animals.

The book provides hitherto unknown and interesting details about grass. It helps create a high level of appreciation for the abiding necessity of grass for humanity, for nature, and for the arts. The author also explores the eminence of grass in folklore and poetry.

The author makes use of a simple and easy-to-read style to introduce readers to the world of grass. She traces the history of grass right from its origin which dates back to some 50 million years ago. The book highlights the journey of the humble grass as an agricultural asset to its use in medicines, construction, cooking, and many other purposes.

Grass, Miracle from the Earth, also lets readers into some interesting anecdotes and tidbits about its association with mythology, symbolism, and arts. The book establishes a firm connection between grass and the wellbeing of the human race.

According to the author, grass is one of the most extraordinary plant families on Planet Earth. The book will force readers to stop and contemplate the role of this green gift from nature every time they eat food stuffs such as popcorn or even a Thai curry of which lemongrass is a key ingredient.

Hilary Macmillan, Consultant Head of Communications, Vincent Wildlife Trust, who has written the foreword for the book says, “In an easy-to-read, well-informed style, Ruth Finnegan (David Campbell Callender) introduces the reader to the world of grass, and its uses from agriculture to medicine, cooking to construction; its association with mythology, symbolism and the arts; its importance to our wellbeing and well just so much more.”

 Grass, Miracle from the Earth can be ordered online from lulu.com.

About Ruth Finnegan:

David Campbell Callender, a name taken (adapted) from, and in memory of, her gifted Irish grandfather, is the pen name of the British anthropologist, Ruth Finnegan, completing the book with assistance from Dr. M. T. Agozzino. Born in Derry, Northern Ireland, Ruth Finnegan has many academic achievements to her credit. She is presently the Emeritus Professor, Faculty of Social Sciences, The Open University. She runs Callender Press, a small publishing business to publish the writing of her parents. The book, Grass, Miracle from the Earth, attempts to answer the many mysteries of grass and has successfully traced and tracked many facets and adventures of this green friend of humans.

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Histria Books announces signing Valentina Dzherson (Gina Gerson) to an exclusive book contract

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Casey Coates Danson Reframes Our View of the Los Angeles Homeless Community

Long-time environmental activist, Casey Coates Danson, spent years of her life building and designing sustainably-built homes and tackling environmental issues. She’s now proving that advocacy can be accomplished through creativity in her new book, "Angels Unawares: Portraits of the Homeless of L.A." (Brown Books Publishing Group), which launches today. This book provides a provocative juxtaposition of homelessness and affluence in Los Angeles. Each of the fifty stunning photographs included in the compilation contains black-and-white portraits of the homeless in L.A. digitally layered over color photographs of lavish, energy-efficient homes Danson captured in her decades-long work as an architect.

Angels Unawares offers a deeper glimpse into the American homelessness crisis. Over 550,000 people in America were homeless on any given night in 2017. The West Coast, in particular, has seen a rise in homelessness in the last half-decade. Danson unapologetically and masterfully captures the shocking contrast between the affluence of Los Angeles and the deprivation of Skid Row in this breathtaking collection of photographs. Danson’s work makes the American homelessness crisis impossible to ignore. Each photograph is a call to address the issue.

“I just remember suddenly feeling very aware… I just remember how bleak it was, seeing these people living on the streets in tents,” shared Danson. “It was emotionally overwhelming.”

Danson co-founded the American Oceans Campaign, which has since merged with Oceana. In 1996, she established Global Possibilities, a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing American dependency on fossil fuel and mitigating climate change by promoting solar energy, as well as other important social issues.

A portion of proceeds from book sales supports Los Angeles area homeless organizations.

To purchase a copy of Angels Unawares, and to join in the efforts to combat homelessness, visit http://www.GlobalPossibilities.org.

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"Taking a Bite out of the Apple" Rob Janoff's stunning first book for young graphic designers and everyone! – will be revealed in November 2018

Rob shares through his book how an unknown young art director in Silicon Valley back in 1977 created the design, now known beyond all others throughout the world, of a simple bitten apple. 

Rob Janoff explains that this is “The first full account by the graphic designer himself of how he came to create the most famous logo in the world”.

Rob Janoff‘s inspiring “Taking a Bite out of the Apple: A Graphic Designer’s Tale” is one of the ‘Hearing Others’ Voices’ series.

Rob liked the idea of the series so much that he himself created the logo uniquely for it, also the beautiful Chinese version.

On October 9, Rob’s fabulous personal memoir and his newest fantastic logo will be revealed in China, in Chinese translation. The ceremony will be at the amazing Michael Bishop Institute for Cancer Research, Shengdu, which unites the latest in biotechnology with Chinese herbal medicine.

After that, Rob and the book will tour China and Australia. During this time he hopes to meet some of the upcoming young graphic designers of the new generation.

The English version of Rob’s “Taking a Bite out of the Apple: A Graphic Designer’s Tale”, will be released on 15th November. Readers can buy its paper version from Amazon.

Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/Taking-Bite-Out-Apple-Designers/dp/1911221612/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1538660629&sr=1-1&keywords=Apple+bite+rob

This book is the first to be published in a stunning new series for young adults ‘Hearing Others’ Voices’.

Here is the logo that Rob created especially for it, in both English and Chinese:

Hearing Others’ Voices’ (https://www.balestier.com/category/hearing-others-voices/) is an ambitious new series co-edited by Taiwanese physicist Roh-Suan Tung and distinguished British anthropologist Ruth Finnegan. Its aim is to challenge and encourage general readers, final year school pupils, undergraduates, and above all the growing young adults of our time to reflect on who and where they are, and to understand better the world that they will soon hold in their hands.

Ruth Finnegan and Roh-Suan Tung, the general editors, have done a tremendous job in eliciting books that tackle enduring topics such as mental health, pain, sounds from the beginning of the universe, percussion (by the celebrated percussionist Evelyn Glennie), grass, storms, shamanism, Native American science, voices of the Christian west, and our awesome minds and bodies.

The first volumes will be released in mid-November 2018.

“Taking a Bite out of Apple” is a close view of how Rob’s design for a young, newly Start-up Company became a defining moment in a long career. After serving many national brands like Apple, IBM, Intel, Kraft, and kleenex at top US agencies, Rob presently appreciates working with a diversity of organisations from Japan, Italy, Australia, China and the UK.

Telling the true tale of how the globally loved icon came to be, Rob offers knowledge, inspiration and motivation to youngsters considering the field of graphic design. Rob’s first book will be a huge inspiration to the young and the young at heart who share his love of memorable graphics.

About Rob Janoff

Rob Janoff is a graphic designer of corporate logos and identities, printed advertisements and television commercials. He is known for his creation of the emblematic Apple logo that we all know. Janoff was born in Culver City, California. He completed his degree from San Jose State University. After college in 1970, Rob decided to focus on graphic design and began sharpening his design skills at small Silicon Valley agencies with high-tech clients. In early 1977, he started a position at Regis McKenna which was an established advertising agency in Palo Alto. Shortly after he began, Rob’s creative director chose him to design the corporate identity package for their new client, Apple Computer. Rob later went on to top agencies in New York and Chicago, designing print and TV advertising for major national brands and global clients. Rob is also a prolific speaker who has delivered keynote addresses and master classes in design for universities and academic facilities, including the Eastern Mediterranean University in Cyprus.

WATCH THIS SPACE FOR MORE IN THE HOV SERIES and read the graphic designer’s fantastic tale “Taking A Bite out of The Apple: A Graphic Designer’s Tale“.

For more information, visit: https://www.amazon.com/Taking-Bite-Out-Apple-Designers/dp/1911221612/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1538660629&sr=1-1&keywords=Apple+bite+rob

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Hearing others’ voices, a new book series for young adults by Balestier Press

Hearing Others’ Voices is a transcultural and transdisciplinary book series edited by British anthropologist Ruth Finnegan and Taiwanese physicist Roh-Suan Tung. The books are designed, in easy-peasy language, to enlighten and attract general readers, undergraduates, young adults and, above all, teenagers about recent advances in thought, overlooked areas of the world, and key issues of the day.

The general editors of Hearing Others’ Voices, Ruth Finnegan and Roh-Suan Tung, have done a tremendous job in eliciting books that tackle perpetual topics of interest such as mental health, the nature of the universe, of music and of storms, shamanism, voices of the Christian west, and our awesome minds and bodies.

The books in the series provide introductions,  accessibly written (often illustrated, and linked to audio-video internet material), to the latest insights into fascinating and perpetual topics such as the different ways pain has been handled in the past and present, the history of children, the make-up of our incredible bodies, and much much more. They also reveal something of the wisdom of the often dismissed traditions of, for example, Amazonia, native Australia, and Africa, bringing a wider understanding and ownership of who we are, and how the world has come to be as it is.

With some similarities to the Oxford University Press ‘Very Short Introductions’, but shorter and more immediately readable, and to the popular English Ladybird books for a younger age group but more interactive and personally challenging than either, the books will be particularly suitable for young adults’ school and/or personal reading, and a perfect resource for mind-opening general studies in students’ final school year. They are designed to stimulate readers’ curiosity and provide the material and the insights to start addressing blind spots in self- and cultural-awareness.

The suggestions for further (tougher) reading for those who want to take their understanding further will be an invaluable tool for readers, including those at or preparing for university. 

A notable, and unusual,  feature is the interactive element in the form of discussion questions, suggested mini-projects, and audio-visual Internet links and/or customised blogs on the publishers’ website where readers are invited to contribute and interact.

The aim is to bring the material home to the personal interests of each and every reader, and help them grow. 

Each book is by an acknowledged expert eager to communicate outside the too often closed realms of academe, or by practitioners, sometimes themselves young, who  speak directly from their own experience. No empty pontificating from on high!

General readers and beginning undergraduates too will find much to interest them, set out in straightforward but not simplistic or patronising terms. 

Not so much textbooks as sites for reflection and challenge, books in the series give readers a unique path into greater cognizance of our wonderful world, far and near, east and west, past and present. There are plans to issue some as audiobooks and to translate key titles into world languages, starting with Chinese. 

The series logo has been created specially for Balestier Press by the celebrated designer Rob Janoff, the creator of the Apple logo and a keen supporter of the series’ aims.  We expect his logo to play well with a young adult computer-mad audience. 

Among other titles, the series will include  the inspirational ‘For peace: voices against the fog and blood of war’, a collection from across the world and the centuries; ‘Grass: the miracle from the earth’; ‘Learning  from Native American science’; and the remarkable ‘Listen to the beginning of the universe and what it means’ (with audio).

Other upcoming books by acclaimed experts and practitioners include ‘Teams, voices from the field’ by two New Zealand experts from  sport and from urban planning; ‘Amazonia, the authentic voice of a shaman’, ’Decisions, decisions, decisions - with love: voice from the headteacher’s study’, ‘Listen to your feet’ by a podiatrist and sports physiotherapist,  ‘Time for the world to learn from Africa’ by  Africanist Ruth Finnegan, ‘“Dear Lulu”, a letter God might have written’  by Lord Rowan Williams, FBA (Archbishop of Canterbury and Primate of all England  2002-2012), and ‘Listen world! music’s reverberating sounds’,  by Dame Evelyn Glennie CH, virtuoso percussionist.

Though obviously presenting relevant and necessary information and in this sense educational, the prime aim is to engage rather than instruct. Young people, like their elders, need to know, and reflect on, who they are, how they have come to be like that, how the world is, how and why it has come to be as it is. and where, in their hands, it may be going.

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Author Ruth Finnegan Chosen As One Of '50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading' In 2017 Book Awards

Author Ruth Finnegan has been chosen as one of 50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading in the 2017 Book Awards. Finnegan was chosen from a field of hundreds of authors through a public voting process. The award is the latest in a string of international awards for her published works.

"I am so thrilled with this," Finnegan stated. "I have had many book awards but this is by far my most precious win because it's not for an individual book but a voted-for endorsement of myself as an all-round author and, yes, dreamer of dreams - an author of full-length fiction, nonfiction, poetry, short stories and picture books, as well as a screenplay and libretto writer."

Finnegan's previous awards include:

Folklore Society, short list Katharine Briggs Award 1992
British Academy, longlist Book Award 2003
British Association for Applied Limguistics, short list 2003
Herskovits Award, Honorable Mention 2008
National Indie Excellence, Finalist ( visionary fiction) 2016, Finalist (religious fiction) 2017
New York Book Fair, Honorable Mention (romance) 2016
Readers Favorite, 4 Awards (fiction and nonfiction) 2016
Shelf Unbound Best Indie Book, Runner up 2016
Readers Favorite, Honorable Mention
Hungry Monster, Silver award, 2016
Literary Titan, Silver award, 2017
Book Excellence, Winner (friendship) 2017
Kirkus Reviews, one of top 25 of 2017

In addition to a large number of academic works, Finnegan has written three novels.

'Pearl of the Seas' is the tale of two children building a boat from a log they find buried in the sand and sailing off to far-off fantastic lands in a stormy sea-driven adventure with their faithful - but accident-prone - dog Holly. There they learn much wisdom from a king who, like God, has many names'. After an incredible sacrifice of his dearest dream by the boy (now growing up) they return - another dream - to a family tea with their loved ones. The tale is a prequel and companion to Ruth Finnegan's award-winning epic romance 'Black inked pearl', here adapted for preteens but characterised by (in a simpler form) the same unique dream-like and enchanted style as in the original novel.

'Pearl of the Seas' received a Hungry Monster Silver Award in October 2016. The book has received a number of positive reviews. Tshombye K. Ware of Reader's Favorite stated, "If you're looking for a reader friendly story that touches the depths of your soul, this is definitely one of those books."

The companion work, 'Black Inked Pearl', tells the story of a naive Irish girl Kate and her mysterious lover, whom she rejects in panic and then spends her life seeking. After the opening rejection, Kate recalls her Irish upbringing, her convent education, and her coolly-controlled professional success, before her tsunami-like realisation beside an African river of the emotions she had concealed from herself and that she passionately and consumingly loved the man she had rejected.

The novel, born in dreams, is interlaced with the ambiguity between this world and another, and increasingly becomes more poetic, riddling and dreamlike as the story unfolds. The epilogue alludes to the key themes of the novel - the eternity of love and the ambiguity between dream and reality.

Since its publication in 2015 'Black Inked Pearl' has won five international prizes and its screenplay version is top genre winner in the 2017 Capital Fund Screenplay Contest. It was recently named as a finalist in the 2016 Best Book Awards in the "Fiction Visionary" category.

'Black Inked Pearl' has received rave reviews from readers and reviewers alike. Scott Neuffer of Forward Reviews stated, "If James Joyce's dream-like opuses were written from a more feminist perspective, they might look something like Ruth Finnegan's Black Inked Pearl, a rapturous fantasia of words and images set somewhere between ancient myth and the green shores of modern Ireland." Chris Fischer, in a Readers Favorite review stated "I just finished reading 'Black Inked Pearl: A Girl's Quest' by author Ruth Finnegan, and all I can say is 'Wow!' It's written in a unique and creative style, one that at times blends poetry with prose ... enviable and beautiful at the same time ... any reader who enjoys a lovely, unique and interesting work of fiction should absolutely read Black Inked Pearl. I will be eagerly awaiting the next offering by author Ruth Finnegan. If it is anything like her debut novel, it will be simply magical!" Kirkus Reviews said, "Kate's romantic quest calls to mind Paradise Lost and Greek mythology as it weaves together biblical allusions, fantasy, and details of the modern day." Like other classic and unusual literary works, the book has given rise to many interpretations and, as Christiana Fatoki perceptively put it, like its more recent prequel 'Pearl of the Seas,' it "sinks into your unconscious."

'The Helix Pearl' is currently in production and will be released in 2018.

Ruth Finnegan is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at r.h.finnegan@open.ac.uk. More information is available at her website at http://www.ruthhfinnegan.com.

Ruth Finnegan OBE is a renowned scholar and celebrated writer who is Emeritus Professor, the Open University, a Fellow of the British Academy, and an Honorary Fellow of Somerville College Oxford. She was recently elected as one of the first four International Fellows of the American Folklore Society, a much valued honor. She was born in Derry (on the last day of December 1933) and grew up there and in the remote countryside of Donegal where, as poetically recalled in the second chapter of her novel, 'Black Inked Pearl', she spent the war years; went to a literature-imbued Quaker school in York where, a fellow-student with the actress Judi Dench, she learned to read the resonant poetry of Yeats and Shakespeare and to repeat texts that, with others, she had to learn, aloud (a good training for the sonic style of her novels); earned top degrees in classics and anthropology at Oxford; and carried out fieldwork on story-telling in Africa - a revelation of the multi-sensory nature of performance that has affected her all her life, and constantly comes through in her writing. From 1969, apart from three years in the South Pacific island of Fiji, she taught and researched at the pioneering Open University. She is the author of over twenty academic books, several of them prize-winning. She has three daughters (two of them born in Nigeria), five grandchildren (one in New Zealand), and now lives in Old Bletchley, England, with her husband of over 50 years.

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Relevance Features E-Book ‘The 5 Most Influential Topics for B2B Marketing’ - A Highly Focused Guide to B2B Marketing

Relevance, a reputed and leading top-ranked content promotion publication followed by top marketers and B2B businesses of the world, has featured the e-book, ‘The 5 Most Influential Topics for B2B Marketing’ on their website. The marketing experts at Relevance are of the opinion that this book will help marketers remain steadily focused on their priorities. The content is available in the form of a podcast hosted by Bernie Borges, CMO at Vengreso, and co-hosted by Dayle Hall, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Lithium Technologies.

“We are pleased to offer to all online marketers this amazing e-book ‘The 5 Most Influential Topics for B2B Marketing’ which is part of the reputed Social Business Journal,” says the spokesperson for Relevance.com. “This book can help marketers discover where to focus their efforts by cutting through the noise. The five key topics in B2B marketing discussed in the book include case studies and insights into becoming the most successful B2B marketers.”

‘The 5 Most Influential Topics for B2B Marketing’ is a must-read for marketers passionate about success in online marketing as it touches on all the relevant and hot topics associated with selling online today. Each podcast focuses on topics that are highly relevant for B2B marketing today.

Episode 1 in this podcast is: Influencer marketing is dead. All hail marketing to influencers. Here, the experts discuss how B2B influencer marketing has become one of the most poorly understood concepts leading to creation of poorly planned programs and negligible outcomes. Influencer marketing is a great idea that can deliver amazing results when executed properly. However, user generated content is the best. In the future, it will be customers and influencers who will drive campaign ideas and programs.

Episode 2 is titled – Data Overload: How do you harness it? There is a huge inflow of data today and immense pressure on marketers to use them. However, it is important for marketers to make use of the right data to get their marketing strategy right. Lack of the right people, processes, and technology makes them lose their way. That’s why integrating transactional, social, and behavioral data is important.

Episode 3 covers the topic: Digital Customer eXperience is the new battleground. Brands that put the wants, needs, and expectations of customers at the heart of the brand experience are assured long-term customer loyalty.

Episode 4 deals with ‘The state of social engagement 2017’. Brands must find a holistic and simplified way of listening, responding, and engaging over multiple channels simultaneously to gain greater visibility and accountability.

Episode 5 is titled – A love story: When sales and marketing get aligned. It deals with one of the biggest challenges of organizations, which is also one of the biggest opportunities.

Relevance.com believes that marketers can definitely improve their prospects by downloading this e-book and following the tips and recommendations offered by experts. It is a sure-fire recipe for success for marketers, provided they make use of the informative gems that the experts have shared.

About Relevance.com:

Relevance is the fastest growing content promotion publication in the world. It is one of the most reputed and trusted platforms across the world over for insights, resources, trends, and information associated with content marketing, and more particularly to content promotion.

For more information, visit www.relevance.com.

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