San Francisco Books News (California, United States)

Trent Vich, publisher of the plot summary website, ThePlotSpot.net announces the inclusion of a new plot summary of the classic Edgar Allen Poe novella “The Fall of the House of Usher.”

Four decades after being designated Older Americans Month, this May finds older Americans communicating through email, depending on the Internet more than books for health information, and using online sites to find romance and companionship.

May 12th in San Francisco, it’s time to expand the bounds of children’s book publishing. Reflection Press’ mini-conference hopes to inspire a revolution to put the publishing power back in the hands of the people whose stories need to be told.

German writer Michael Heseman details over-80-year-old bond between Monsignor Georg Ratzinger and his brother Joseph – Pope Benedict XVI – In My Brother the Pope, available March 1 in English from Ignatius Press

Deblauwe was picked from a field of hundreds of authors who appeared on The Authors Show. His book, entitled ‘Tangling With Tyrants: Managing The Balance Of Power At Work’, improves workplace relations by helping employees partner with superiors

New novel portrays unlikely alliance of jaded investigators and a 16-year-old runaway. “I'd Kill ForYou” by Alan Plessinger takes readers inside a tangled web of murders and lies to depict a vulnerable young woman and her eccentric protectors.

Bestselling author Teresa Tomeo addresses U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius' decision to overrule a Food and Drug Administration plan to make the Plan B morning-after pill available over-the-counter to girls of any age.

Photographer Kira Stackhouse photographed 170 different dog breeds living in the SF Bay Area, both a purebred dog from a breeder and a rescued dog of each breed (330 dogs total), for her coffee table book, Project DOG.

Canadian bestselling author and iconographer Michael O’Brien has a body of work overflowing with critical acclaim. His newest book, The Father’s Tale, is compelling and clearly is his best work ever.

Bestselling author Teresa Tomeo addresses researches that have discovered the use of prescription medications for mental health conditions is alarmingly high in America – especially among women.

Bestselling author Teresa Tomeo addresses research released last week that shows as many as one of every dozen teens harm themselves through cutting, burning and, in some cases, suicidal acts as they progress from puberty into young adulthood.

Bestselling author and iconographer Michael O’Brien is coming to northern California for a series of appearances and presentations, Nov. 14-20, related to his new book from Ignatius Press, The Father’s Tale.

Bestselling author and iconographer Michael O’Brien is coming to northern California for a series of appearances and presentations Nov. 14-20

Bestselling author and syndicated Catholic radio host Teresa Tomeo will host a live Web event to discuss and field questions about her new book, EXTREME MAKEOVER.

Studies are showing children who hear cursing on TV and in video games pick up the profanity themselves – and tend to exhibit more aggressive behavior than youngsters who don’t watch profane TV or play video games containing curse words.

Bestselling author Teresa Tomeo sees the common sense in warnings issued earlier this week from the American Academy of Pediatrics that children 2 and younger should not be spending time in front of the TV.

Without question, today’s crop of “reality” TV shows appear to be negatively impacting the behavior and perspectives of young girls who tune in regularly – according to a study released by The Girl Scout Research Institute.

Bestselling author Teresa Tomeo urges actress Susan Sarandon to apologize to Pope Benedict XVI and Catholics around the world for calling the Holy Father a Nazi – not once but twice – during the Hamptons Film Festival last weekend.

How much do you know about Fatima, the Miracle of the Sun, the secrets Mary revealed to three peasant children, and her call to pray the Rosary daily? Now is a perfect time to visit a website devoted to Fatima

California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill Sunday that enables girls 12 and older to get the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine without parental consent. Author Teresa Tomeo finds it disquieting.

Alicia Dunams, founder of the Bestseller in a Weekend book coaching program, announces that the title of Excellence in Book Marketing was awarded to three esteemed authors at the Bestseller Book Launch and Author Spotlight held on September 28th.

Alicia Dunams, founder of the Bestseller in a Weekend book coaching program, announces that celebrity author and four-time New York Times Bestseller Loral Langemeier will be featured at her upcoming authors' event.

Beaten and blinded by people he once trusted, Belo Cipriani learns to navigate – and conquer – a new world

Mantra Press today announced that the second edition of the widely popular and best selling book, “Mousecatraz: The Disney College Program” is now available on Amazon Kindle.

YOUCAT, the Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church, will impact more than 40,000 Catholic teens in the United States and Canada this summer – even before the book is widely distributed during 2011 World Youth Day in Madrid.

Her mystery unfolds on a 17th Century British beach. Washed ashore from who knows where, the young woman has a confession to make and a story to tell – as soon as the locals figure out who she is and where she came from.

Ignatius Press is publishing the English-language edition of YOUCAT– short for “Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church.” YOUCAT, which includes a foreword from Pope Benedict XVI, will be distributed at this year’s World Youth Day.

New book paints a picture of wartime and civilian life, spanning most of the 20th century.

Dr. Milton Chen, former director of the George Lucas Educational Foundation, has a new system to give rise to an education nation. He will appear on “Mind Over Matters with Dr. Marla” on Voice America’s Radio Network.

Author June Ahern's newly created ebooks, "The Skye in June" and "The Timeless Counselor" are featured in Smashwords.com one-week big discount and free give-aways from March 6 to the 12th, 2011. Both books have receiving five star reviews.

Spellcaster: Book of Magick by Rose Embyrs has been released by Black Cat Press in Print and eBook formats. Find Spellcaster at Amazon, Smashwords, Barnes & Noble and your favorite book stores.

Co-Authors mix narrative stories and solid psychotherapy tools to create a fun-loving read that brings peace of mind for brides-to-be.

Allen Klein, world's only Jollytologist, to speak on therapeutic humor.

THE KOBE CODE: Eight Principles For Success -- An Insider's Look into NBA Player and Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant's Warrior Life & the Code He Lives By

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THE KOBE CODE: Eight Principles For Success -- An Unauthorized Look into NBA Superstar & Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant's Warrior Life & the Code He Lives By.

In a book already getting worldwide attention for the disclosure of the answer to just one question asked of the Pope, one can be sure that “Light of the World: The Pope, the Church and the Signs of the Times” has much more to tell.

Leading Catholic clergy and theologians are making themselves available for comment on and analysis of Light of the World: The Pope, the Church and the Signs of the Times.

Dr. Patricia Fioriello writes with both the authority and loving compassion of a teacher.

Noted psychologist, Dr. Carol Ummel Lindquist, announces the release of the new book, The Happy Couple Handbook.

Journalist, historian and best-selling author Paul Badde reports in tantalizing detail on his quest to uncover the truth behind a rare, mysterious cloth that shows the "true face of Jesus" housed in small church in the village of Manoppello, Italy.

As the world awaits his beatification, American Catholics who are interested in getting acquainted with – or growing closer to – Cardinal Newman need look no further than Ignatius Press.

'An idyllic early retirement. Well, that was the plan…' Author Paul Collis creates a character who makes a ridiculous attempt to quit the rat race.

Re-realease of bestselling novel The American Truth helps author Nick Shelton provide an interesting discussion of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks on the 9th anniversary of the tragedy.

The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico may be an example of corporate greed at work. Such events inspired author, Casey Alden, to write the Conspiracy series, published by Fehrman Books, revealing the shadowy underside of the illusion called reality.

Second edition of popular book explores the the happiest internship on earth!

Pennsylvania based Catholic priest Fr. Larry Richards continues to challenge and inspire fathers with his book, “Be A Man: Become the Man God Created You to Be.”

An iPad App especially conceived for young children so that they can engage, at their very fingertips, a book full of color, excitement, and learning, while tagging along with Victor in his journey through nature and its animal world.

Mantra Press today announced that New York Times’ Best Selling Author, Steve Alten, recommends “You Have A College Degree, Now What?” as the recommended book of the month in his widely distributed monthly newsletter.

A "Dark Romance" themed book launch party for new novel "The House on Black Lake" by Anastasia Blackwell has been scheduled for June 10th, 2010 at 111 Gallery and Lounge in San Francisco.