Minnesota Books News (United States)

The Bible Study Expo is a free, online, four-hour event, running May 17, 2012, from 1-5 PM (Central), with the goal of connecting and encouraging Bible study leaders, authors and participants.

Women’s Bible Study leaders meet online to hear from the authors of 2012’s most popular Women’s Bible Study books. Mark your calendar now to attend the live event, Thursday, May 17, 2012, online at www.BibleStudyExpo.com.

T.K. O’Neill’s "Fly in the Milk" released exclusively as ebook. For more information, contact Bluestone Press, at 218-724-5806, or bluestone@duluthmn.com (access to free review copy available upon request)

Dakota County fifth grader Annie Suckow has written, illustrated and published "Corny, the Lost Unicorn."

Tarah L. Wolff has been working on Sacrifices since she was eleven years old and been writing just as long.

Author Karl Vanghen was chosen as one of ’50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading’, as the result of his appearance on The Authors Show. His latest release, ‘My Enemy, My Beloved,’ explores the life of a young German POW during WW2

Capstone, a leading publisher of children’s books and digital products and services, has announced a licensing agreement with DC Entertainment to publish reinforced library hard covers and paper-over-board editions of the DC Comics comic book list.

Much More Than Just A Game is a must read for young athletes and parents navigating the game of basketball. Incorporating ten life lessons, Coach shows why he thinks BASKETBALL is merely a metaphor and tool that can be used to transform lives.

Exciting changes have happened at Scarletta Press, and we're gearing up to bring in the New Year with these big renovations!

Repro Manuals offers Allis Chalmers tractor manuals for parts, service and operation. There are nearly 20 different types of Allis Chalmers tractor manuals to choose from.

Transforms any book in your library into a switch-adapted audiobook in minutes!

StormSister Spatique and 3waybeauty are proud to be a part of the second edition of CRAVE. CRAVE connects urban gals to the sassiest, gutsiest, most inspiring people they need to know in the Twin Cities.

The Mom's Choice Awards® has named Lost in Lexicon: An Adventure in Words and Numbers by Pendred Noyce among the best in family-friendly media, products and services.

Deadball Heroes is an enhanced eBook for Apple's iBooks app for iOS devices. It features hundreds of high-resolution touch-zoomable baseball card images drawn from the Libary of Congress. Dozens of Deadball Era players are profiled.

The Bible Study Expo is a free, online, four-hour event, running May 17, 2012, from 1-5 PM (Central), with the goal of connecting and encouraging Bible study leaders, authors and participants.

Capstone announces the winner of its “Join the Revolution” student writing contest. First place student to appear in book and win trip to Tony Hawk’s Stand Up for Skateparks event.

Capstone Digital announces a new partnership with Bellwether Media to extend the myON™ reader platform with the addition of 50 new titles from its Blastoff! Readers brand.

Capstone, a leading publisher of children’s books and digital products and services, announces the finalists in its “Join the Revolution” student writing contest.

To excite and engage more young readers in the wonders of science & technology through the power of books, Noyce will join over 36 other esteemed writers at the USA Science & Engineering Festival and Book Fair, April 28-29, 2012 in Washington, DC.

Women’s Bible Study leaders meet online to hear from the authors of 2012’s most popular Women’s Bible Study books. Mark your calendar now to attend the live event, Thursday, May 17, 2012, online at www.BibleStudyExpo.com.

The Litigators by Lindsay G. Arthur, Jr. is receiving rave reviews from the media and reviewers. Most recently reviewed by legal historian, a book reviewer, and a librarian the book received solid five star critiques.

Capstone Digital, developer of personalized literacy environments for students, announces the winners of its 2012 Arkansas Capstone Online Reading Experience (ACORE) grant.

Capstone, a leading publisher of children’s books and digital products and services, announces the appointment of David W. Smith to its Board of Directors. Smith brings 40 years experience in publishing and educational technology to his new role.

T.K. O’Neill’s "Fly in the Milk" released exclusively as ebook. For more information, contact Bluestone Press, at 218-724-5806, or bluestone@duluthmn.com (access to free review copy available upon request)

Black Paris Profiles™ presents the rich and uncommon stories of 16 contemporary African-American and black Caribbean expatriates. It is a “must read” for anyone considering a move to Paris or simply wondering what it is like to live there.

Cocktail Launch Party February 23, 2012 for New Book: How to Be a Finance Rock Star

Minnesota-based Coughlan Companies, Inc., is pleased to announce its fourth quarter grant recipients of 2011. Nine recipients were selected based on the positive impact they have in their communities.

First Place Winner to Appear in Book and Win Trip to Tony Hawk’s Stand Up for Skateparks Event.

Dakota County fifth grader Annie Suckow has written, illustrated and published "Corny, the Lost Unicorn."

Tarah L. Wolff has been working on Sacrifices since she was eleven years old and been writing just as long.

Author Karl Vanghen was chosen as one of ’50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading’, as the result of his appearance on The Authors Show. His latest release, ‘My Enemy, My Beloved,’ explores the life of a young German POW during WW2

Capstone, a leading publisher of children’s books and digital products and services, has announced a licensing agreement with DC Entertainment to publish reinforced library hard covers and paper-over-board editions of the DC Comics comic book list.

Scarletta Press capitalizes on the the recent rebirth of THE LITIGATORS by Lindsay G. Arthur, Jr., as new media attention and renewed interest spike sales.

Much More Than Just A Game is a must read for young athletes and parents navigating the game of basketball. Incorporating ten life lessons, Coach shows why he thinks BASKETBALL is merely a metaphor and tool that can be used to transform lives.

Capstone announces the publication of its highly anticipated new chapter book, The Amazing Mini-Mutts, which stars the pets of its nationwide student writing contest winner Cloey Nyberg.

Capstone, a leading publisher of children’s books and digital products and services, announces a donation of 50,000 books to Books for Africa, the largest shipper of donated text and library books to the African continent.

a new review website is launching for the latest book reviews, and the latest Ebookreaders, including the latest Kindles and Nooks

Exciting changes have happened at Scarletta Press, and we're gearing up to bring in the New Year with these big renovations!

Repro Manuals offers Allis Chalmers tractor manuals for parts, service and operation. There are nearly 20 different types of Allis Chalmers tractor manuals to choose from.

Sylvan Dell Publishing, publisher of award-winning science, math, and geography picture books, is the newest publisher to enroll in Capstone Digital’s myON reader, adding over 130 new titles to the myON platform.

Capstone Digital, developer of personalized learning environments for students, announces a new partnership with Saddleback Educational Publishing to extend the myON platform with the addition of more than 100 new titles.

Transforms any book in your library into a switch-adapted audiobook in minutes!

A Song In My Heart is a unique historical novel set in Minneapolis, New York, Mexico, Italy, France, Spain, and England during the early 1900's that highlights the contributions of many artists and cultures through music, art, and history.

Capstone, a leading publisher of children’s books and digital products and services, announces the recipients of its 20 Libraries Win $2,000 contest.

StormSister Spatique and 3waybeauty are proud to be a part of the second edition of CRAVE. CRAVE connects urban gals to the sassiest, gutsiest, most inspiring people they need to know in the Twin Cities.

Capstone Digital, developer of personalized learning environments for students, has been selected for two 2011 Tech and Learning Magazine Awards of Excellence.

Original Equipment Manuals for Caterpillar are available online from Repro Manuals. These OEM sourced manuals are directly from Caterpillar, not reprints.

Two Scarletta Press titles continue their award-winning streaks by earning finalist spots in the USA "Best Books 2011" Awards.

Capstone is celebrating its 20th anniversary at the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) conference this week with cake, customer recognition events, and author signings.

In this provocative new work, Logan analyzes the politics of race in the 2008 election. Despite widespread claims that Obama’s win proved the U.S. to be officially “colorblind,” Logan argues, race played a central role in the 2008 campaign.

ComputED Learning Center honored Capstone Digital as a winner in the 2011 EDDIE Awards for myON reader, an online personalized literacy.

The Mom's Choice Awards® has named Lost in Lexicon: An Adventure in Words and Numbers by Pendred Noyce among the best in family-friendly media, products and services.

Animal-loving writers are invited to submit their pet-related poetry to the Petlitzer Prize Contest by Oct. 31, 2011.

Capstone, a leading publisher of children’s books and digital products and services, was listed as the number one brand for struggling readers for the third year in a row according to a nation-wide survey conducted by Renaissance Learning.

Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone, a leading publisher of children’s books and digital products and services, announces new publications based on the USDA’s recently unveiled food icon MyPlate.

What is the “Fortune 500 Life”? A Fortune 500 life is one where you’ve realized that your Life Is A Business! and through the knowledge of the nine key principles in Life Is A Business.

The ever-mischievous and cultural Bill Watkins will be putting his first two memoirs back into print as of August 9, 2011. Never-before-read stories and new covers only add to the already wonderful tales of this Celtic bard.

The new version of "Lost in Lexicon: An Adventure in Words and Numbers" by Pendred Noyce, complete with more games, questions, and illustrations, will be released in fine bookstores everywhere on August 9 from Scarletta Press.

Deadball Heroes is an enhanced eBook for Apple's iBooks app for iOS devices. It features hundreds of high-resolution touch-zoomable baseball card images drawn from the Libary of Congress. Dozens of Deadball Era players are profiled.

New action-filled novel explores the glass ceiling encountered by females seeking to join the ranks of commercial airline pilots.

The Minnesota based theologian and blog author named "The Ironic Catholic" has published Felon Blames 1970s Church Architecture for Life of Sin: The Ironic Catholic News, Vol. I,, an affectionate satire on Catholics meeting American culture.

Mayors Eric Anderson (Mankato) and Mark Dehen (North Mankato) are declaring June 23 as “Capstone Day,” in honor of the company’s 20th anniversary.

Staccato Aims To Fill A Unique Niche Left Wide Open In The Publishing Marketplace

Scarletta Press and author Pendred Noyce announce the OP date for Tumblehome Press’ edition of Lost in Lexicon: An Adventure in Words and Numbers as Wednesday, June 1.