Awards and Honors, Books and Publishing

KidSpirit Online, the Publication by and for Teens, Named Finalist in AEP’s 2011 Golden Lamp Awards

Author: KidSpirit Online
Dateline: Brooklyn, New York (BROOKLYN, N.Y.)  | Thu, 19 May 2011

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “KidSpirit Online, the magazine and social networking site for 11- to 15-year-olds, is pleased to announce that it has been named a finalist in the 2011 AEP Awards, the highest standard for quality, professional educational resources and excellence in educational marketing.”



A R T I C L E:

KidSpirit Online, the magazine and social networking site for 11- to 15-year-olds, is pleased to announce that it has been named a finalist in the 2011 AEP Awards, the highest standard for quality, professional educational resources and excellence in educational marketing. The Association of Educational Publishers' annual awards program and its seal of excellence are widely recognized by educators, administrators, and parents as a mark of outstanding educational value.

KidSpirit, a non-profit magazine and Web forum that gives young teens a safe and inclusive space online to dialogue about big life questions, is a finalist in the Golden Lamp Awards for Periodicals, along with publications from Highlights, Scholastic, and the National Association for the Education of Young Children. KidSpirit adds this accolade to its Mom's Choice Gold Award, and its gold award and "Top Pick" in the magazine category from the National Parenting Publications Association (NAPPA).

An award-winning print magazine, KidSpirit recently completed its first year online. Since its digital transition, KidSpirit has made headlines for publishing provocative content by youth. In the most recent issue, teenagers discuss conflict and peacemaking: one teen interviews youth from Israel, Palestine and Northern Ireland who participated in summer camps to help bridge the gaps of their cultural and historical heritages; another teen from India writes about Gandhi's legacy in her country and struggles with implementing his teaching in today's conflicts; yet another teen explores the psychological violence of cyberbullying.

Marc Gopin, renowned international peacemaker and Director of George Mason University's Center on Religion, Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution, rounds out the issue with a reflection about the spiritual and psychological underpinnings of peacemaking. He describes how young people can create peace by starting with self-reflection and self-examination, confronting inner conflict as a way of preparing oneself for tackling conflict with others.

The Golden Lamp Awards are the educational resource industry's top honor, recognizing the best overall tools for teaching and learning. Golden Lamp finalists and winners are defined by their superior use of content, design, and fulfillment of the product's educational mission. Four finalists are chosen in each entry category, representing 16 of the year's most elite resources for teaching and learning.

More information: http://www.kidspiritonline.com .

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Books and Publishing, General Editorial, Legal and Law

John Tehranian’s ‘Infringement Nation’ Poses Lucid Arguments for Copyright Reform

Author: Oxford University Press
Dateline: Los Angeles, California (LOS ANGELES, Calif.)  | Wed, 11 May 2011

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “To coincide with the 300th anniversary of copyright law, Oxford University Press announces the much-anticipated release of John Tehranian's new book, 'Infringement Nation: Copyright 2.0 and You' (ISBN: 978-0199733170).”



A R T I C L E:

To coincide with the 300th anniversary of copyright law, Oxford University Press announces the much-anticipated release of John Tehranian's new book, "Infringement Nation: Copyright 2.0 and You" (ISBN: 978-0199733170).

"In the twenty-first century, copyright affects us all," says Professor Tehranian. "With networked PCs and mobile smartphones, we all have the equivalent of a printing press at our disposal and may access and manipulate copyrighted content from around the world in the blink of an eye. Yet, current copyright laws were mostly written before the dawn of the digital era and they've failed to keep pace with critical technological changes. As a result, we've unwittingly become a nation of infringers."

"Infringement Nation" presents a rollicking and accessible analysis of the history and evolution of copyright law and its profound impact on the lives of ordinary individuals in the twenty-first century by asking a simple, but surprising, question: could you be committing $4.5 billion in copyright infringements each year?

Mark A. Lemley, William H. Neukom Professor at Stanford Law, writes, "John Tehranian's witty, engaging book suggests that the answer might be yes, and explains why the fault lies not with you, but with the copyright laws."

Organized around the theme of the individual in five different copyright-related contexts - an infringer, transformer, pure user, creator and reformer - "Infringement Nation" charts the changing contours of copyright regime and assesses its vitality in the digital age.

In the process, Professor Tehranian challenges some of the most basic assumptions about copyright law by highlighting the unseemly amount of infringement liability an average person rings up daily; the counterintuitive role of the fair use doctrine in radically expanding the copyright monopoly; and the under appreciated expressive interests at play in the consumption of copyrighted works.

He also discusses the surprisingly low level of protection that American copyright law grants many creators; and the growing role of copyright law in the exertion of social regulation.

Drawing upon theory and personal experiences litigating high-profile infringement suits involving the works of such luminaries as Jimi Hendrix, Winston Churchill, Don Henley and others, Professor Tehranian supports his arguments with a rich array of diverse examples. In the process, he touches on the unusual origins of Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and the question of numeracy among Amazonian hunter-gatherers, while documenting the history of stand-offs at papal nunciatures and contemplating Ashley Wilkes's orientation, Captain Kirk's reincarnation, and Holden Caulfield's maturation.

"Somewhere along the line copyright became a law everyone breaks," observes Tim Wu, author of "Master Switch: The Rise and Fall of Information Empires." "Why that happened and what might be done is the topic of this lively and thoughtful work."

"Infringement Nation" (ISBN-13: 978-0199733170, Hardcover) is 320 pages and available on Amazon.com: http://amzn.com/0199733171 .

More information, including a blog on the latest developments in entertainment and intellectual property law, are available at: http://www.infringementnation.com .

About the Author:

John Tehranian is an academic, attorney and author. He has served as a tenured Professor of Law at the University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law. In the fall of 2011, he will join Southwestern Law School and the Biederman Entertainment and Media Law Institute as the Irwin R. Buchalter Professor of Law. A graduate of Harvard University and Yale Law School, he is a founding partner of One LLP - an entertainment and intellectual property firm in Southern California known for handling high-profile copyright litigation. He is also the author of "Whitewashed" (New York University Press, 2009).

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Books and Publishing, Entertainment, General Editorial

Publishers Newswire Announces ‘Books to Bookmark’ List of 11 Interesting New Books from Q1-2011

Author: Publishers Newswire
Dateline: Los Angeles, California (LOS ANGELES, Calif.)  | Tue, 03 May 2011

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “For the first quarter of 2011, Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online resource established in 2004 for small publishers, as well as lesser known and first-time book authors, has today announced its latest semi-annual 'Books to Bookmark' list. This is a round-up of 11 new and recent books which may have been missed due to not originating from major New York book publishing houses, reality television stars, or other big name authors.”



A R T I C L E:

For the first quarter of 2011, Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online resource established in 2004 for small publishers, as well as lesser known and first-time book authors, has today announced its latest semi-annual "Books to Bookmark" list. This is a round-up of 11 new and recent books which may have been missed due to not originating from major New York book publishing houses, reality television "stars," or other "big name" authors.

"It's undeniable that the U.S. economy has started to improve this year, finally," said PNW editor Christopher Simmons. "Strong sales of tablet PCs like the iPad and iPad 2, dedicated e-book readers like the Kindle, Nook and other portable media devices, even phones for reading books, have proven to be the blessing for the beginning of a new explosion in e-publishing. Additionally, with the Amazon Kindle e-reader starting under $115, you need only purchase about 15 books to make it pay for itself, based on the lower cost of Kindle editions to the print version." Simmons has been a working journalist for over 25 years, and has written widely on the topic of publishing, marketing, and e-books.

The following list of 11 books are provided as "worth a look" for media and booksellers, as well as avid readers of new and unique literary content. To learn more about these and other books (and e-books) in detail, visit: http://www.publishersnewswire.com .

* No Longer Silent

"No Longer Silent" (ISBN: 978-0578068954, self-published, paperback, 148 pages) by Tammy Gagnon is an autobiography that depicts years of emotional and sexual abuse, culminating in forgiveness and rebuilding. "The first step was to love me," says Gagnon. "And, through this self-discovery came this autobiography which serves to provide awareness for other victims of sexual abuse and demonstrates that there is a way to overcome adverse circumstances and to rebuild a meaningful life." The book encourages victims to seek professional treatment and blends personal narrative with educational advice. The author includes a discussion of essential goals that need to be met to begin the healing process. Gagnon details personal sexual abuse accounts by her grandfather at the early age of nine. These experiences quickly led to an adolescent life of drug abuse and rebellion, ending in leaving home at 14 and living on the street. It answers questions about how one woman battles back from the edge and thrives in a new life. It addresses how to stop self-blame and how to learn to forgive and rebuild. She shares her journey from a life of horror to one that she is now grateful to have.

* Lost In Between Dimensions - Saga II

A new science fiction novel, "Lost In Between Dimensions - Saga II" (ISBN: 978-1589097315, Bookstand Publishing, paperback, 372 pages; Kindle edition and hardcover editions also available) by Jorge Scerba, continues the adventure begun in book one. In Saga I of "Lost In Between Dimensions," the young computer experts from the Herman Company have been lured to another dimension with promises of wild success, wealth, women and more by the Emperor of the Great Vaporich Empire who wants to use the men to establish his own networked computer system to expand and empower his empire. Now in Saga II, Al, Ed, George, Jim. John, Raul and Rich desperately want to find a way home to Earth, but find they are compelled to work for the Emperor whose empire is teetering on the brink of civil war.

* Sextopia

A new science fiction novel, "Sextopia" (ISBN: 978-0983289203, Out in Left Publishing, paperback, 342 pages; Kindle edition available), authored by Daniel Printz, focuses on a future world, devastated by bloodshed that is transformed by two prominent and influential men who take the small, remaining population and devise a system where everyone is governed by the original sin. While "Sextopia" is categorized as science fiction, there is an offbeat, edgy humor that complements the story. There are also disturbing and frightening scenes. Daniel Printz is a festival award-winning filmmaker. His 2006 feature "Pinko's Place" played in film festivals across the country. "Sextopia" is his debut novel.

* The MultiThread Marketer: How To Hire (Or Better Yet) Become One

In "The MultiThread Marketer: How To Hire (Or Better Yet) Become One" (ISBN: 978-1607460541, FastPencil, Inc., paperback, 152 pages; Kindle edition available) author Douglas E. Mitchell provides business leaders a template for making the best marketing hire, provides recent graduates and mid-career professionals a road map to dramatically increase their value in the marketplace, and entertains the reader with real life anecdotes and case studies that drive the message home. The concept of multithreading is borrowed from computer processing where millions of calculations are conducted in parallel to speed results. The same theory can be applied to conducting marketing activities in any agile business. By leveraging the expertise of numerous "threads," a business can often make a quantum leap in marketing output.

* Human Capital Analytics: Measuring and Improving Talent Development

"Human Capital Analytics: Measuring and Improving Talent Development - 2nd Edition" (ISBN: 978-1595716446, Word Assn Pub, hardcover, 256 pages) by Kent Barnett and Jeffrey Berk, serves as a follow up to Berk and Barnett's first edition, published in 2007, where the surface of measuring human capital was scratched. This book is meant to further thoughts on human capital analytics by taking into account significant emerging issues, ranging from informal learning to scrap learning, that have taken place in recent years. They carefully explain the relevant measurement concepts and then share practical suggestions on how to implement the concepts with step-by-step instructions and plenty of diagrams. The reader will find numerous examples and case studies from KnowledgeAdvisors' work with clients. In addition to the basics, the book covers concepts such as linking learning to results, the Six Sigma approach, measurement maturity, and manager engagement.

* ICEWINE

"ICEWINE" (ISBN: 978-1589097995, Bookstand Publishing, paperback, 202 pages; Kindle edition available), a new novel by R.R. Bruno, is a fast-paced action adventure that takes the reader from the last days of Hitler's Germany to a modern day treasure hunt involving world travel, exotic cuisine, and wine. The "ICEWINE" adventure begins when Alex James and his friends place the winning bid on a rare 1939 icewine which was once owned by Herman Goring, second in command to Adolph Hitler. By luck, the group uncovers a microfilm on the underside of the label that was hidden by Goring. The microfilm contains a clue to a fortune he hid during the waning months of the war; a fortune that would be used to begin a new Reich. The group is able to crack the code, setting off a cross-country search for hidden treasure in Europe. What Alex and friends do not know is that there is a group of Nazi-killers who are after the icewine - and they will not rest until they have it.

* Pebbles

"Pebbles" (ISBN: 978-1589098176, Bookstand Publishing, paperback, 220 pages; Kindle edition available), a new book by author Davis K. Thanjan, is a fascinating chronicle of prehistoric times with special reference to heritage sites around the world that survived more than two millennia. "Pebbles deals with human history before the birth of Christ," says Thanjan, a scientific researcher and author of "Kerala, The Legacy of Apostle Thomas in India," and "Historic Kerala." The book covers historical sites from the earliest humanoid fossil sites in Africa that are more than one million years old to the great Roman and Chinese architectural buildings and monuments in the century before Christ. Each of the 15 chapters in the book contains a short summary of the time period, and the major archeological and historic sites that remain. "The ancient archaeological and historic sites mentioned in the book are testaments to the human accomplishments that survived more than 2,000 years, like pebbles in the sands of time," he adds.

* My Email to God Bounced

"My Email to God Bounced" (ISBN: 978-1456056278, PublishAmerica, paperback, 34 pages) is the second book authored by Timothy A. Sawyer. "This second book was driven by my first book ('A Patzer's Story')," says Sawyer. "I was asked about the role of God and religion in battling my depression, and after self-reflection, 'My Email to God Bounced,' answers this question. While the book is short, it's intended to spark self-reflection in others." Here is an excerpt: What this book is, in a nutshell, is a viewpoint from MY experience that God plays second fiddle, if any fiddle at all, in a church setting or the veneer of a church, giving way to people with their agendas, vendettas and personal goals. This forces people who are seeking true solace through a church, religion or faith to give pause and think that there is nobody or nothing there to help them when they most need it. To add to this, it is also my opinion that there exists a disparity between the Christian faith and what is actually practiced.

* Kabul in Flames

"Kabul in Flames" (ISBN: 978-8799295227, Danish International Edition, paperback, 292 pages) was such a success in Denmark that Danish International Edition announced its release in the U.S., in English. The author, Masood Baluch, is an Afghanistan refugee who has been living in Denmark since the age of 15. At the center of "Kabul in Flames" is Bashir, an Afghan man who lives a seemingly peaceful life with his family in the small middle-class community of Kabul. Then one day, in 1978, a communist coup takes down the elected government. The coup and subsequent Soviet invasion have dramatic consequences on Bashir's family. Sixty percent of the book’s proceeds are being donated to KOCHAH, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing humanitarian assistance and educational opportunities for deprived children as well as creating an awareness of children protection and their rights.

* Cold Blooded: The New Year's Day Massacre

"Cold Blooded" (ISBN: 978-1589097896, Bookstand Publishing, paperback, 91 pages; Kindle edition available) is a chilling and shocking new book by "The Ghost," which tells the true story of the Richmond Virginia family that unwittingly harbored the infamous Harvey family murderers for six days in 2006. "This is the version of the murders that never made the news," says author Larry Johnson, who writes under the pseudonym The Ghost. "This is the story of Lilly Ann Pauley, the woman who made the 911 call that would later put an end to Ricky Gray and Ray Dandridge's vicious murder spree. This story will bring readers face to face with pure evil."

* The Loving Heart: Navigating the Journey from Conflict to Peace

Dr. Laurie Pappas announced the release of her new book, "The Loving Heart: Navigating the Journey from Conflict to Peace" (ISBN: 978-0578060545, paperback, 304 pages). It's also accompanied by an interactive journal - "The Loving Heart Companion." The book's underlying premise is that people can reeducate themselves in a way that opens inner channels of tenderness, understanding, compassion, motivation and purpose. Out of these channels emerge energies for mending conflict, healing wounds, establishing harmony and creating inner peace. "The Loving Heart" is packed with easy-to-relate-to personal stories, more than 30 years of observations and study, a myriad of self-help tools and spiritually-rich material. It contains ancient truths that can be applied anywhere, anytime to anyone. These truths connect human beings to each other, leading directly to peaceful, harmonious and joyous living.


For more information on these and other books and entertainment publishing you likely have never heard of, visit: http://publishersnewswire.com/news/publishing-news/book-news .

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Books and Publishing, Women's Interests

‘No Longer Silent’ Documents Journey from Victimhood to Recovery

Author: Tammy Gagnon
Dateline: Alexandria, Virginia (ALEXANDRIA, Va.)  | Tue, 26 Apr 2011

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “Tammy Gagnon announced this week the release of her new book, 'No Longer Silent' (ISBN: 978-0578068954), an autobiography that depicts years of emotional and sexual abuse, culminating in forgiveness and rebuilding.”



A R T I C L E:

Tammy Gagnon announced this week the release of her new book, "No Longer Silent" (ISBN: 978-0578068954), an autobiography that depicts years of emotional and sexual abuse, culminating in forgiveness and rebuilding.

"The first step was to love me," says Gagnon. "And, through this self-discovery came this autobiography which serves to provide awareness for other victims of sexual abuse and demonstrates that there is a way to overcome adverse circumstances and to rebuild a meaningful life."

"No Longer Silent" encourages victims to seek professional treatment and blends personal narrative with educational advice. The author includes a discussion of essential goals that need to be met to begin the healing process.

Gagnon details personal sexual abuse accounts by her grandfather at the early age of nine. These experiences quickly led to an adolescent life of drug abuse and rebellion, ending in leaving home at 14 and living on the street.

The book traces her relationships and experiences and illustrates how the author went from being an honor roll student to having several stints in jail and ultimately prison time.

It answers questions about how one woman battles back from the edge and thrives in a new life. It addresses how to stop self-blame and how to learn to forgive and rebuild. She shares her journey from a life of horror to one that she is now grateful to have.

Ultimately, "No Longer Silent" is an emotional read that depicts the pain and suffering that sexual abuse victims endure and documents how they can piece their lives back together again.

The book is available for $14.95 at: www.TammyGagnon.com. It can also be found on major book retailer sites such as Amazon.com.

About the Author:

Tammy Gagnon was born in Washington D.C. and grew up in Alexandria, Va. She is the mother of two and currently lives with her daughter and grandson in Virginia, long removed from her tumultuous past. Today, she lectures at rehabilitation facilities, sexual crisis centers and schools around the country. Her mission is to provide a voice to those who have been silenced and to deliver a message of hope. She is also a passionate advocate of psychological treatment to help deal with repressed feelings of anger and resentment.

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Books and Publishing, Entertainment

The Adventure Continues with ‘Lost In Between Dimensions – Saga II,’ a New Action-Packed Science Fiction Novel by Jorge Scerba

Author: Bookstand Publishing
Dateline: Chicago, Illinois (CHICAGO, Ill.)  | Mon, 18 Apr 2011

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “'Lost In Between Dimensions - Saga II' (ISBN: 978-1589097315) by Jorge Scerba, just released by Bookstand Publishing, is an action-packed science fiction novel you don't want to miss.”



A R T I C L E:

"Lost In Between Dimensions - Saga II" (ISBN: 978-1589097315) by Jorge Scerba, just released by Bookstand Publishing, is an action-packed science fiction novel you don't want to miss.

"'Lost In Between Dimensions - Saga II,' is in every way an excellent sequel to Saga I," says Nigil Bloom, Community Relations Specialist for Bookstand Publishing. "The novel has interdimensional space travel, a space confederation on the brink of civil war, sexy aliens, and computer engineers looking for a way home. It is a great read."

In Saga I of "Lost In Between Dimensions," the young computer experts from the Herman Company have been lured to another dimension with promises of wild success, wealth, girls and more by the Emperor of the Great Vaporich Empire who wants to use the men to establish his own Internet computer system to expand and empower his empire.

Now in Saga II, Al, Ed, George, Jim. John, Raul and Rich desperately want to find a way home to Earth, but find they are compelled to work for the Emperor whose empire is teetering on the brink of civil war. This action packed novel is science fiction at its best.

"Lost In Between Dimensions - Saga II" is available in both Paperback and Hardcover editions and can be ordered from:
http://www.LostInBetweenDimensions.com .

"Lost In Between Dimensions - Saga II" by Jorge Scerba;
Trade Paperback; $22.99; 370 pages; 978-1589097315;
Case Laminate; $30.95; 370 pages; 978-15890985897.

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Books and Publishing, Entertainment

A Ravaged World Seeks Sexual Salvation in New Novel – ‘Sextopia’

Author: Out in Left Publishing
Dateline: Roanoke, Virginia (ROANOKE, Va.)  | Mon, 28 Mar 2011

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “Out in Left Publishing announced this week the launch of a new science fiction novel, 'Sextopia' (ISBN: 978-0983289203). Authored by Daniel Printz, 'Sextopia' focuses on a future world, devastated by bloodshed that is transformed by two prominent and influential men who take the small, remaining population and devise a system where everyone is governed by the original sin.”



A R T I C L E:

Out in Left Publishing announced this week the launch of a new science fiction novel, "Sextopia" (ISBN: 978-0983289203). Authored by Daniel Printz, "Sextopia" focuses on a future world, devastated by bloodshed that is transformed by two prominent and influential men who take the small, remaining population and devise a system where everyone is governed by the original sin.

The main character, Rupert Exstacia, is a young man, recently released from development, the institution where children are sheltered from society, but conditioned subliminally to embrace Sextopia's mantra of self-indulgence.

Rupert faces pressure from those around him to copulate with a female Sextopian so he can have his virgin seal removed. Although women are physically altered for perfection, Rupert finds himself at odds with the strange world around him.

He eventually flees for the capital city of Erosmos with his friend Dave who is in grave danger of his own as he faces the possibility of being converted by the government into a worker - a sexless, spirit-broken person who must perform the labor while the sexual elite spend their days in physical bliss.

While "Sextopia" is categorized as science fiction, there is an offbeat, edgy humor that complements the story. There are also disturbing and frightening scenes. For example, at one point in the novel, the Purists, a group of agitated females who smuggle forbidden pre-Sextopian items from the underground, are encouraged to participate in a disturbing new offensive against Sextopia by their leader, Helena.

Eventually, Rupert meets a young girl who, like him, is wary of this bold new society. To find happiness, they have to escape from the coveting eyes of a world gone mad.

"Sextopia" is currently available through the website: www.outinleft.com or at Amazon.com in printed format ($14.95); and as an e-book ($5.99) at Amazon and the Barnes & Noble website. It is 342 pages.

About the Author:

Daniel Printz is a festival award-winning filmmaker. His 2006 feature "Pinko's Place" played in film festivals across the country. "Sextopia" is his debut novel. A second one is soon to follow - a mystery/suspense novel titled "Sand Pail City."

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Books and Publishing

Author Delivers the DNA of the Modern Marketer in His New Book ‘The MultiThread Marketer’

Author: Douglas E. Mitchell
Dateline: Des Moines, Iowa (DES MOINES, Iowa)  | Tue, 22 Mar 2011

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “Des Moines author Douglas E. Mitchell today announced the release of his latest book, 'The MultiThread Marketer: How To Hire (Or Better Yet) Become One' (ISBN: 9781607460541).”



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Des Moines author Douglas E. Mitchell today announced the release of his latest book, "The MultiThread Marketer: How To Hire (Or Better Yet) Become One" (ISBN: 9781607460541). The concept of multithreading is borrowed from computer processing where millions of calculations are conducted in parallel to speed results.

The same theory can applied to conducting marketing activities in any agile business. By leveraging the expertise of numerous "threads," a business can often make a quantum leap in marketing output.

"The MultiThread Marketer" provides business leaders a template for making the best marketing hire, provides recent graduates and mid-career professionals a road map to dramatically increase their value in the marketplace, and entertains the reader with real life anecdotes and case studies that drive the message home.

"The sheer speed and rapid execution demanded in our hyper-economy makes businesses very uncomfortable today," says Mike Wagner, professional speaker and leadership consultant. "It takes a special skill set to harness the power of the tools and technology available today without getting overwhelmed. In our work, we see business leaders struggling because their internal teams aren't equipped for today's trench warfare marketing."

Mitchell's experience in growing his own virtual agency led to writing the MultiThread Marketing book. "I directly experienced the power and speed of putting local expert resources on my projects," said Mitchell. "We accomplished more in 30 days than most companies achieve in a year and at a fraction of the cost."

"The MultiThread Marketer: How To Hire (Or Better Yet) Become One" is available at Amazon.com in both print and Kindle formats at $14.95 and $9.95 respectively and on the publisher's website www.FastPencil.com/marketplace .

About the Author:

Douglas E. Mitchell is a technology start-up veteran and Southern California native who moved to Des Moines in 2005 to reclaim his time, his family, and his destiny. Doug founded createWOWmedia, a virtual marketing agency, in 2008 which he sold in 2010 to focus on writing. Mitchell now holds the Vice President of Marketing position with BirdDogJobs, an Iowa based recruiting technology firm.

For more information about The MultiThread Marketer, please visit www.douglasEmitchell.com .

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Books and Publishing, Business

KnowledgeAdvisors Publishes a Brand New Book for Human Capital Libraries Worldwide

Author: KnowledgeAdvisors
Dateline: Chicago, Illinois (CHICAGO, Ill.)  | Mon, 14 Mar 2011

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “KnowledgeAdvisors, a learning measurement software and solutions company that improves the effectiveness of learning, today announced the publication of a new book titled 'Human Capital Analytics: Measuring and Improving Talent Development - 2nd Edition' (ISBN: 9781595716446) by its CEO and COO, Kent Barnett and Jeffrey Berk respectively.”



A R T I C L E:

KnowledgeAdvisors, a learning measurement software and solutions company that improves the effectiveness of learning, today announced the publication of a new book titled "Human Capital Analytics: Measuring and Improving Talent Development - 2nd Edition" (ISBN: 9781595716446) by its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer, Kent Barnett and Jeffrey Berk respectively.

Kent Barnett and Jeffrey Berk use their considerable experience in the field to address key challenges such as attracting and engaging talented associates as well as being experts at measuring human capital in the Human Capital Analytics: Measuring and Improving Talent Development - 2nd Edition. They carefully explain the relevant measurement concepts and then share practical suggestions on how to implement the concepts with step-by-step instructions and plenty of diagrams. The reader will find numerous examples and case studies from KnowledgeAdvisors' work with clients. In addition to the basics, the book covers concepts such as linking learning to results, the Six Sigma approach, measurement maturity, and manager engagement. Barnett and Berk also address emerging challenges confronting talent managers such as how to measure the increasingly popular informal learning, and how to report results, including next generation executive reporting in order to derive a high performing workforce.

"Human Capital Analytics: Measuring and Improving Talent Development - 2nd Edition" serves as a follow up to Berk and Barnett's "Human Capital Analytics: Measuring and Improving Talent Development - 1st Edition," published in 2007, where the surface of measuring human capital was scratched. This book is meant to further thoughts on human capital analytics by taking into account significant emerging issues, ranging from informal learning to scrap learning, that have taken place in recent years.

Organizations interested in these thought provoking concepts can purchase the book, published by Word Association Publishers, at: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1595716440/ .

"If you are looking for a comprehensive overview of human capital investment and its corresponding impact, look no further. Kent Barnett and Jeffrey Berk have created a great resource for executives who need to be current on what, how, and when to measure learning investments in tomorrow's business world. The insights related to measurement and market performance are especially powerful. Absorb all the takeaways in this great book and you will be leading the talent management race well ahead of your competitors," states Dr. Nick Bontis, Director, Institute for Intellectual Capital Research.

"'Human Capital Analytics: Measuring and Improving Talent Development Impact - 2nd Edition' is a treasure trove of knowledge for any human capital manager looking to develop high performing workforces. Ideas such as dashboards and engaging managers in learning are powerful ways to use data to drive decisions and increase impact from talent investments," states Dr. Jac Fitz-Enz, author and consultant.

About the Authors:

Kent Barnett is KnowledgeAdvisors' founder and Chief Executive Officer. He was a co-founder and former President of IT training company, Productivity Point International. Kent also has an extensive background in corporate finance and an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg Graduate School of Management.

As Chief Operating Officer of KnowledgeAdvisors, Jeffrey Berk is responsible for managing the internal and customer facing operations of the business and formulating strategic solutions. He led the Benchmarking Group at Andersen prior to joining KnowledgeAdvisors and he brings a deep level of expertise in measurement and benchmarking.

About KnowledgeAdvisors:

For organizations that utilize learning and development to drive business outcomes, KnowledgeAdvisors offers learning measurement software that improves the effectiveness and business impact of learning. Unlike the standard reporting and dashboard features included in most learning and talent management software, we combine data from multiple enterprise systems with information collected through evaluations and assessments to paint a complete picture of learning and business performance. KnowledgeAdvisors can even benchmark your learning programs against other organizations. For more about KnowledgeAdvisors, visit: www.knowledgeadvisors.com .

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Books and Publishing, Entertainment

ICEWINE: A Thrilling New Adventure Novel by Richard Bruno

Author: Bookstand Publishing
Dateline: Morgan Hill, California (MORGAN HILL, Calif.)  | Wed, 02 Mar 2011

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “'ICEWINE' (ISBN: 978-1589097995), a new novel just released by Bookstand Publishing, is a fast-paced action adventure that takes the reader from the last days of Hitler's Germany to a modern day treasure hunt involving world travel, exotic cuisine, and wine.”



A R T I C L E:

"ICEWINE" (ISBN: 978-1589097995), a new novel just released by Bookstand Publishing, is a fast-paced action adventure that takes the reader from the last days of Hitler's Germany to a modern day treasure hunt involving world travel, exotic cuisine, and wine.

"Prepare for a thrill as 'ICEWINE,' by R.R. Bruno, takes you on an adventure that includes elements of history and world travel, mystery, exotic cuisine and wine; and Europe, which is Bruno's native country," says publishing guru Todd Rutherford. "Overall, this is an absolute must read, with a climactic confrontation comparable to that of Dan Brown's 'The Da Vinci Code' and Michael Crichton's 'Timeline.'"

The "ICEWINE" adventure begins when Alex James and his friends place the winning bid on a rare 1939 icewine which was once owned by Herman Goring, second in command to Adolph Hitler. By luck, the group uncovers a microfilm on the underside of the label that was hidden by Goring. The microfilm contains a clue to a fortune he hid during the waning months of the war; a fortune that would be used to begin a new Reich. The group is able to crack the code, setting off a cross-country search for hidden treasure in Europe. What Alex and friends do not know is that there is a group of Nazi-killers who are after the icewine - and they will not rest until they have it.

A FREE three chapter preview of this action packed adventure book is available at http://www.BookstandPublishing.com/book_details/ICEWINE along with a special, limited time introductory offer, of only $10.95 for the paperback edition.

ICEWINE is also available for $15.95 on: http://www.amazon.com and http://www.barnesandnoble.com .

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Books and Publishing, Entertainment, General Editorial

A Chronicle of Prehistoric Times: ‘Pebbles’ by Davis Thanjan

Author: Bookstand Publishing
Dateline: Morgan Hill, California (MORGAN HILL, Calif.)  | Wed, 23 Feb 2011

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “New book, 'Pebbles' (ISBN: 978-1589098176), just released by Bookstand Publishing, is a fascinating chronicle of prehistoric times with special reference to heritage sites around the world that survived more than two millennia.”



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New book, "Pebbles" (ISBN: 978-1589098176), just released by Bookstand Publishing, is a fascinating chronicle of prehistoric times with special reference to heritage sites around the world that survived more than two millennia.

"Pebbles deals with human history before the birth of Christ," says author Davis Thanjan, a scientific researcher and author of "Kerala, The Legacy of Apostle Thomas in India," and "Historic Kerala."

"The ancient archaeological and historic sites mentioned in the book are testaments to the human accomplishments that survived more than 2,000 years, like pebbles in the sands of time," he adds.

"Pebbles" covers historical sites from the earliest humanoid fossil sites in Africa that are more than one million years old to the great Roman and Chinese architectural buildings and monuments in the century before Christ. Each of the 15 chapters in the book contains a short summary of the time period, and the major archeological and historic sites that remain.

"Overall, Pebbles is an excellent read for any fan of history or for travelers looking to put the historical sites they visit into the proper context," says Nigil Bloom ("The Book Critic").

Pebbles retails at $18.95 plus shipping and handling and is available at:
* Bookstand Publishing: http://www.ebookstand.com/book_details/Pebbles or Tel: 866-793-9365.
* Amazon (http://www.amazon.com).
* Barnes and Noble (http://www.barnesandnoble.com).

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