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Professor Brian Stanford publishes his first novel Somerville. Now available at all major vendors: ISBN-10: 1450256422

For visitors who know and crave the best in life, there are few, if any, destinations that offer more than this mountainous country in the center of Europe.

Whether you are a first-time visitor or a life-long carnival enthusiast, in this app, you will find all you need to know about Fasnacht, such as where and when the 108 larger and more significant events will take place.

Over 30 top speakers from 20 countries worldwide, 7 topics for panel discussion, 2 case studies and 3 big debates at the 3rd World Communication Forum in Davos in 2012.

Artspace Warehouse LA, an offshoot of Kunstwarenhaus Zurich, develops an exquisite roster of artists. On Dec. 8th some of these talented LA artists’ works premiere in the flagship gallery in Zurich.

The 3rd edition of “Communication on Top” (www.forumdavos.com) will try to find the answers to several major questions of the new digital reality, Among its key panels will be Communicating Scientific Breakthrough.

Skiers keen to head to the slopes by rail this season should look no further than rail specialist Ffestiniog Travel’s tailor-made ticketing service.

Experience Ayako Shirasaki, a Japanese jazz pianist now living in New York, November 17 -27, 2011 in Germany and Switzerland in solo and trio concerts.

Advance your career with the world's most internationally recognised business degree: the MBA. The Access MBA Tour goes to Geneva for the first time with top ranking MBA programs.

We at CRT, unveil a new content publishing platform aimed at helping companies to successfully publish their job offerings and candidates to find the right opportunity matching their skills.

Zermatt accommodation specialist, Loving Apartments, is running a fantastic competition to win 7 nights in a luxurious self-catered Zermatt apartment, for a lucky guest and 3 friends.

ESCATEC, the EMS innovator, has recruited Stefano Losa as Sales Manager for ESCATEC Switzerland.

With five countries, nine destinations and 12 tours to choose from, Headwater's new winter 2011/12 online brochure has trips geared towards both nervous first-timers and those who already have a love for the cold white stuff.

ESCATEC, the EMS innovator, has passed the ATEX Production Quality Assurance audit for the production of equipment for use in explosive environments for the fifth year in a row.

Ingenious Switzerland, the centre of excellence for architecture, engineering and design based in Zurich, has appointed Solidiance, Asia’s premier B2B growth consulting firm as their business scout in Singapore.

Perth, Australia; Lausanne, Switzerland; Petaluma, USA; Clifton-upon-Teme, UK; 18 August 2011. Hidden Shoal Recordings is proud to announce the release of the new single ‘National Runner’ by garage-dreampop trio [The] Caseworker.

Launch of Integrated Product Design and Manufacturing Service.

Palace Wellness offers unique treatments and a luxurious setting full of Alpine charm

Zürich's seventh "Art in the Park" outdoor exhibition will take place from June 12 through August 10, 2011, in the private park of the city's renowned Baur au Lac.

Amazon's Kindle may have been a boon for readers, however it is proving to be exploitive in its treatment of its authors and publishers. The experience of one independent author, Derek Haines, highlights the issues faced when publishing on Kindle.

The 2nd edition of the Ascona Music Festival will be held between 9th July and 27th August in the picturesque town of Ascona, Switzerland. This year the theme of the programme is the piano as a solo voice and in a musical dialogue with the strings.

Investment ensures smooth transition to high volume manufacturing in Asian facilities.

Our Thanks go to our friends in Switzerland for their confidence and support to Jordan.

he success of the Green bloc in key local elections in April has given the two main centrist parties a wake-up call, ahead of the October general election.

Following the success of February The Fifth, Derek Haines releases HAL, a prequel.

LeapRate is pleased to now include the leading Swiss-based Forex firms in its Approved List of online trading firms.

Sean Mayberry has been appointed as the new CEO of FXB International, effective immediately. Mayberry has over twenty years of global management experience in the government, private, and non-profit sectors.

This time, Derek Haines goes more Dostojewski, than Adams, more boulevard of broken dreams, than the creation Of Sun and Moon by Michelangelo.

Centrepoint (www.centrepoint.ch), the community-focused volunteer organization for expatriates of all nationalities and Swiss living in the Basel region, is pleased to announce its participation at Expat-Expo Basel 2011 (www.expat-expo.info/Basel).

It is an irony that despite nation with a billion population, against an annual requirement of 8 million units of blood, India is able to collect only 5.6 million units of which only about 3 million units are from voluntary blood donors.

Phoenix Machinery, member company of INDEVCO Group, will exhibit and present the latest innovative solutions in hygiene converting machines at INDEX 11, Hall 4, Booth # 4142.

First reviews of a new book release, Dead Men by Derek Haines.

Author Derek Haines announces that all the ebook versions of his books will be the priced the same as a single cup of coffee.

High-Tech Bridge SA, leading Swiss Ethical Hacking, increases equity capital to CHF 2m and announces expansion on Swiss and International IT Security markets. Acquisitions are planned during the next 3 years, as well as CHF 1m investment in R&D.

Another great review for February The Fifth. A Sci-Fi farce written by Derek Haines

The new division is dedicated to representing Europe’s most luxurious properties in the People’s Republic of China and will offer sales, marketing and PR support to raise their profile in China.

There exist waiting lists for datacenters in Zurich, because more space is need, than free space is avaiable. On March 15th, 2011 a new datacenter will open in Zurich city.

Douglas Adams has reincarnated and is living in Switzerland with wife and dog. Of course he has a new name these days. It's Derek Haines.

The outstanding reviews for February The Fifth by Derek Haines continue.

Are Kindles and E-Book readers the new iPod?

And to those who think its just another Sci-Fi Novel I say: And the fab four where just another band.....

In a change from the norm, author Derek Haines is releasing his latest book, February The Fifth, at a huge price reduction for e-book readers.

New book release in February to be heavily discounted.

I’m on a quest, asking the experts – people already in the industry – for publishing advice to writers…

Oh ok, ho hum, yawn. Not another new book from Derek Haines I hear you say. Well, in fact yes. So let's get on with the mandatory promotion and trumpet blowing about it.

Reviews for February The Fifth, a new book by Derek Haines, continue to be outstanding.

Intrepid reporter Said Orquardly continues his interview with Derek Haines, author of the new book February The Fifth. Trying to discover who he really is...

I laughed, had fun, remembered all the characters because of their crazy names and even thought about how the author invented them -- most importantly, I think I learned something...

No doubt that 2011 will be the year that e-books find their place in the book market. But at what price?

In his forthcoming book, February The Fifth, author and satirist Derek Haines claims he has proven heaven is real. It's hiding just behind Jupiter.