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About the Legend… Pazzaria Productions is a brand new fantasy entertainment company.  Our focus is on the guest experience, in terms of being based on a specific place, or location. 

Omnium Gatherum gets a bit more frightening with the release of a new horror imprint.

Oh, Beautiful: An American Family in the 20th Century placed as first runner-up in the 2012 Eric Hoffer Book Award category of Culture, the awards committee announced this week.

Award winning horror-thriller writer W D Gagliani will be appearing at the horror, fantasy and Science Fiction writers 21st annual DucKon, a fundraising event for the Golden Duck Awards for Excellence in Children’s Science Fiction Literature.

Brian Enos, competitive shooting champion/author, announces the release "Practical Shooting, Beyond Fundamentals" for Kindle, iBooks, and NOOK ereaders.

Huffington Post Contributor’s Debut Novel, "Songs for the New Depression," Wins Acclaim

Los Angeles author publishes short story "The Prospect" about Southern pitching phenom

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.

Cal State L.A. free event gathers experts, public to explore ancient Mexico, modernity and the literary avante-garde

Friday, May 11th at 3 p.m. The Launch of "Women In Bloom", Celebrity Fundraiser Benefiting Survivors of Domestic Violence, will be Hosted by Actress/Singer Brenda Epperson with performances by Singer/Songwriters Alfie Silas Durio & Savannah Robinson

Movie industry insiders select 1st book showcasing Latino-led innovation in the green economy for future documentary. Latino Literacy Now announced awards at L.A. Times Book Festival at USC. Bestselling book links culture to green innovations.

While primarily directed to parents, Building Your Child’s Self-Esteem, is a valuable resource for adults with a desire to positively influence the lives of children.

Author Scot Conway draws upon decades of mentoring and counseling to teach us his Five Step Forgiveness Technique. His new book on forgiveness provides this and several other simple techniques to actually DO the forgiveness we know we need to do.

Successful networking event for literary enthusiasts returns to the Bay Area

Written for healthcare professionals as well as those living with ADHD, Non-Drug Treatments for ADHD provides the latest breakthroughs in integrative mental health treatments that address the many facets and challenges of ADHD

The Editorial Department, the oldest and best-respected author’s editorial firm, will serve as judges for the 2012 fiction writing contest at the OC Christian Writing Conference.

When Harriett Bronson met Charlie Buchinsky in drama school, she told him, "I can see your face up on the silver screen." He said, "What, this puss?" Well, as Charles Bronson, that "puss" made him one of the highest paid actors in the world.

Teacher Created Resources is pleased to release two new books to help every type of learner recognize the 100 most frequently used words in reading and writing: Sight Word Practice for Every Type of Learner for Grades K–1 and for Grades 1–2.

Teacher Created Resources is pleased to release two new books to help teachers use technology effectively: Using Google Docs™ in the Classroom for Grades 4–5 and for Grades 6–8.

Teacher Created Resources is pleased to release two new teacher resources related to the 2012 Olympic Games: Journey to London for Grades 1–3 and for Grades 4–6.

About the Legend… Pazzaria Productions is a brand new fantasy entertainment company.  Our focus is on the guest experience, in terms of being based on a specific place, or location. 

A father welcomes death to reunite with his dead wife and daughter then realizes the anguish he will leave behind with estranged, living son. Caught in a world between life and death, a father must heal wounds on both sides before it is too late.

“American BeheMouth” tells the story of a fisheries hobbyist who raises and catches the world-record bigmouth bass in the "Area 51 of Bass Fishing," a secret 70-acre lake.

Psychology professor Gayle Pitman's award-winning debut nonfiction book "Backdrop: The Politics and Personalities behind Sexual Orientation Research" delves into the stories behind the scientific research studies.

Alicia Dunams, CEO of the Bestseller in a Weekend, announces that celebrity author and two-time New York Times Bestseller Marci Shimoff will be featured at her upcoming authors' event.

Above It All means Living Free. Free from what? The day-to-day disasters, temptations, frustrations, annoyances, and hurts. We all experience them. How do we rise above it all when life is really working hard to drag us down?

Omnium Gatherum gets a bit more frightening with the release of a new horror imprint.

Dr. Huesan Tran joins a Movement of Transformational Authors around the globe to share her Wisdom & Inspiration through her unique transformational story

Oh, Beautiful: An American Family in the 20th Century placed as first runner-up in the 2012 Eric Hoffer Book Award category of Culture, the awards committee announced this week.

Award winning horror-thriller writer W D Gagliani will be appearing at the horror, fantasy and Science Fiction writers 21st annual DucKon, a fundraising event for the Golden Duck Awards for Excellence in Children’s Science Fiction Literature.

“What I Did On My Midlife Crisis Vacation” by Debbianne DeRose is a sassy, humorous and oh-so-honest account of one woman’s foray into metaphysics and spirituality. A free eBook download is available for a limited time to memoir lovers.

Brian Enos, competitive shooting champion/author, announces the release "Practical Shooting, Beyond Fundamentals" for Kindle, iBooks, and NOOK ereaders.

This is a true story which took place in Austin, Texas during the eighties and early nineties. He considered himself as an average man that ended up living the life that every male has had dreams about.

Dr. Scot Conway, author of Emotional IQ, says Contentment is a good thing. Complacency is a bad thing. How do we have the one without the other? And what, exactly, does that mean?

History Takes A Spin In The Imagination Mixer Along With Humor in To Kill The Duke Author Sam Moffie Brings to Life Characters From The 1950’s and 1960’s.

New Novel by D. M. Anthony is being hailed as Sid & Nancy meets Romeo & Juliet in early release reviews, crossing Young Adult fiction with the Mainstream love story, hitting a niche few authors have reached.

Dr. Scot Conway, expert on how to leap to genius-level Emotional Intelligence, has just released his new book: Emotional IQ. Previously reserved for private clients, Conway has now made his Language of Emotions material available to the public!

The Workforce Investment Board (WIB) of Ventura County announced the addition of four new members to the board. They were officially appointed by the Ventura County Board of Supervisors on April 24.

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.”

Diverse Arts Collective helps woman turn job loss into an opportunity to follow her dreams

Huffington Post Contributor’s Debut Novel, "Songs for the New Depression," Wins Acclaim

Author/Writer Susan Ann Langford from Bringing Down Goliath to be Interviewed on Diversity News Radio, On AIR with Steven Escobar on Saturday, May 19. 2012 from 12:30 pm to 1:15pm

Los Angeles author publishes short story "The Prospect" about Southern pitching phenom

Signals from the Soul author Ann Muller reveals the power of inner exploration and how to find your life purpose

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.

In the just released ebook, Make More Money By Making Your Employees Happy, Noelle C. Nelson, Ph.D. reveals the secrets of why some companies consistently enjoy resounding profits and high employee productivity regardless of the economy.

Author, Jean Tracy, gives parents unique tool in enjoyable Kindle eBook “Character Building With Problem Stories And Family Discussions”.

Cal State L.A. free event gathers experts, public to explore ancient Mexico, modernity and the literary avante-garde

The Business Review Canada April issue features insight into the business of the Montreal Canadienes, which eReaders are best for Canadian book lovers and tips to keep in mind when creating your company’s website

Despite the limited availability of eReader models to Canadians, see which ones offer the best features, storage and selections in the April issue of Business Review Canada

The 3rd Street Promenade Barnes & Noble welcomes Trenton Lee Stewart, Tony DiTerlizzi, Joe Pantoliano, and more!

Understanding Our Life’s Purpose, Our Soul’s Wisdom And How The Akashic Records Transform Our Lives.

Arizona fights back in battle over immigration. Who will prevail in the legal case about Arizona’s controversial immigration law? Listen to this fascinating new audio book, Arizona vs. United States available exclusively at Castlibrary.com.

FreeFlight Publishing releases executive summary of recent review activity for hot-selling novel

New novel Unforeseen, a paranormal romance, has been released to an anticipating readership. The novel is written by author Lauren Grimley, and was positioned on the Amazon best seller list for gothic romance on the very first day of release.

Friday, May 11th at 3 p.m. The Launch of "Women In Bloom", Celebrity Fundraiser Benefiting Survivors of Domestic Violence, will be Hosted by Actress/Singer Brenda Epperson with performances by Singer/Songwriters Alfie Silas Durio & Savannah Robinson

Movie industry insiders select 1st book showcasing Latino-led innovation in the green economy for future documentary. Latino Literacy Now announced awards at L.A. Times Book Festival at USC. Bestselling book links culture to green innovations.

While primarily directed to parents, Building Your Child’s Self-Esteem, is a valuable resource for adults with a desire to positively influence the lives of children.

Author Scot Conway draws upon decades of mentoring and counseling to teach us his Five Step Forgiveness Technique. His new book on forgiveness provides this and several other simple techniques to actually DO the forgiveness we know we need to do.

April is National Volunteer Month. Annette Langer was recently chosen as the first police volunteer to be spotlighted by the Pleasanton CA Police Department. Ms. Langer is an author, a breast cancer survivor and a brain injury survivor

What books did Deborah Dolen pen to make the grade on Amazon’s Bestseller list? Hand Writing Analysis in Psychology, The Beekeepers Digest and one of her earliest books Floral Design 101.

Successful networking event for literary enthusiasts returns to the Bay Area

Does this sound familiar? You’re an entrepreneur with a great idea. You know you need to market online; you quickly realize that 24 hours is not enough to get everything done! Your options? Give up, burn out, or learn how to Outsource Everything!

Written for healthcare professionals as well as those living with ADHD, Non-Drug Treatments for ADHD provides the latest breakthroughs in integrative mental health treatments that address the many facets and challenges of ADHD

The Editorial Department, the oldest and best-respected author’s editorial firm, will serve as judges for the 2012 fiction writing contest at the OC Christian Writing Conference.

Buddhist themed books from James Hilgendorf include his newest release, "A New Myth for America."

When Harriett Bronson met Charlie Buchinsky in drama school, she told him, "I can see your face up on the silver screen." He said, "What, this puss?" Well, as Charles Bronson, that "puss" made him one of the highest paid actors in the world.

The new Sebar novel promises a dilly of a story when a future scientist discovers how to use the sun's direct plasma as endless energy. But a new society from the Sun says differently and it goes viral action from there.

Teacher Created Resources is pleased to release two new books to help every type of learner recognize the 100 most frequently used words in reading and writing: Sight Word Practice for Every Type of Learner for Grades K–1 and for Grades 1–2.

Teacher Created Resources is pleased to release two new books to help teachers use technology effectively: Using Google Docs™ in the Classroom for Grades 4–5 and for Grades 6–8.