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Waggle Receives Editor’s Choice, Reader’s Choice Awards

Author: Joe Redden Tigan
Dateline: Tue, 10 Jun 2008

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “CHICAGO, Ill., June 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For a book that Midwest Book Review has highly recommended as 'an involving novel about an awakening sense of social responsibility,' Joe Redden Tigan has received both the Editor's Choice and Reader's Choice designations from publisher iUniverse for his first novel, 'Waggle' (ISBN: 978-0-595-41619-6).”



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First-Time Author Foreshadows Sub-Prime Crisis Era While Explaining the Golf Swing

CHICAGO, Ill., June 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For a book that Midwest Book Review has highly recommended as "an involving novel about an awakening sense of social responsibility," Joe Redden Tigan has received both the Editor's Choice and Reader's Choice designations from publisher iUniverse for his first novel, "Waggle" (ISBN: 978-0-595-41619-6).

Waggle by Joe Redden TiganiUniverse chooses only those titles that have the essential qualities to be part of its top-shelf Editor's Choice program. Positive reviews for Waggle, along with sales and marketing successes, helped the publisher's editorial board make its decision.

Waggle is comprised mainly of two parts that are deftly interwoven by the author: 1.) the story of four real estate appraisers' search for self-fulfillment (however reluctant) in a network of suburbs rapidly going haywire from ravenous over-development, and 2.) a slightly demented guidebook on how certain golf bets are constructed and how the golf swing works.

About Waggle
It's July 28, 2003 in Carlsburg, IL, where almost everyone is employed in the real estate industry, indicating the need to accommodate the bone-jarring residential and commercial real estate development that has started to surround Chicago. Triple-the-Pines Golf Course, Tigan's oddly enchanted fictional Chicagoland course, is an escape from it. And possibly a zigzagging path towards enlightenment.

Originally published in March, 2007, Waggle pre-empted the phenomenon now known as the sub-prime mortgage lending crisis, with almost all its characters having a vested interest in the real estate game no matter what the cost of their rabid suburban sprawl. They seek out their favorite golf course to escape their very profitable but very loud creation, if just for one day.

About the Author
Joe Redden Tigan has had poetry published in The High Plains Literary Review and other literary journals. He once caddied in the Western Open, one of golf's oldest and most prestigious tournaments. He carried the bag for Jack Renner. Tigan was born in DeKalb, IL and currently lives in St. Charles, IL.

Waggle is currently available at all online book sellers, including Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com.

Book summary: ISBN: 978-0-595-41619-6. Publication date: 3/9/07. Price: $14.95 (US). Publisher: iUniverse.


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New Book: ‘Valuation for Arbitration’ – Damages Tools for Business Disputes

Author: Mark Kantor
Dateline: Tue, 10 Jun 2008

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “WASHINGTON, D.C., June 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- International arbitrator Mark Kantor announced today his new book, 'Valuation for Arbitration' (ISBN: 9789041127358) available from Kluwer Law International. Valuation for Arbitration provides a clear understanding of the nuts and bolts of valuation approaches for litigation about business investments, including market, income and asset-based methods.”



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WASHINGTON, D.C., June 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- International arbitrator Mark Kantor announced today his new book, "Valuation for Arbitration" (ISBN: 9789041127358) available from Kluwer Law International. "Valuation for Arbitration" provides a clear understanding of the nuts and bolts of valuation approaches for litigation about business investments, including market, income and asset-based methods.

Cover Valuation for ArbitrationLitigators, valuation experts, judges and arbitrators alike will benefit from learning these tools. Valuation issues are at the forefront a wide variety of complex investment disputes, including ICSID, NAFTA and bilateral investment treaty (BIT) arbitrations, joint venture breakups, shareholder buyouts and other commercial disputes.

To order "Valuation for Arbitration" simply head to Kluwer Law International's website at www.kluwerlaw.com and click on "Commercial Arbitration and Litigation," or visit Mark Kantor's website at www.mark-kantor.com.

"Valuation for Arbitration" will help counsel and arbitrators answer central questions in damages litigation.

* Is the objective of the damages award to put the injured business back into the same position as if the investment had never been made or back into the position as if the investment had been made but the unlawful conduct had never occurred?

* Do "bright line" rules of law exist?

* Who bears the consequences of the inherently uncertain nature of estimating lost future earnings?

The book's many practical recommendations explore three central aspects of the arbitrator's role:

* Advance planning to enhance understanding of expert valuation evidence;

* Identification of "apples-to-oranges" miscomparisons;

* Recognition of the true comparability between the business at issue and other examples offered in the expert evidence.

"Valuation for Arbitration" (ISBN 9041127356, ISBN 13: 9789041127358) considers common valuation methods like discounted cash flows, adjusted present values, capitalized cash flows, adjusted book values and comparable sales and transactions. Additionally, it addresses means for arbitrators to assess expert valuation evidence in complex business investment disputes.

Full link to book information page on Kluwer Law International site:
kluwerlaw.com/Catalogue/titleinfo.htm?ProdID=9041127356&name=Valuation-for-Arbitration


About the Author
Mark Kantor is an independent arbitrator. He teaches both international arbitration and international business transactions as an adjunct professor at Georgetown University Law Center and is a Fellow at the Columbia Program on International Investment (a joint undertaking of Columbia Law School and the Earth Institute at Columbia University). Until his retirement, he was a partner in the Corporate and Project Finance Groups at the international law firm of Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP.

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Erotica Author Launches Book to Seduce Mind and Body

Author: Ms. U'nyque Enterprise, LLC
Dateline: Mon, 02 Jun 2008

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “WALDORF, Md., June 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- There's a new erotica writer on the block - U'nyque - and she's making her presence known in a newly-released, triple XXX-rated book, 'Up the Street, Down the Block & 'Round the Corner' (ISBN: 978-1-4196-8863-8). The novel is now available at Baker & Taylor, Abebooks.co.uk, and Amazon.com.”



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WALDORF, Md., June 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- There's a new erotica writer on the block - U'nyque - and she's making her presence known in a newly-released, triple XXX-rated book, "Up the Street, Down the Block & 'Round the Corner" (ISBN: 978-1-4196-8863-8). The novel is now available at Baker & Taylor, Abebooks.co.uk, and Amazon.com.

Caption: book jacket, Up the Street Down the Block and the CornerThis sexually captivating book is written for anyone who enjoys reading about adult love and sexuality. In U'nyque's book, written words provide a platform for adults to free their minds from sexual limitations. Through her writing, she encourages the reader to break through sexual boundaries.

U'nyque writes about the five senses and incorporates images that pertain to touch, taste, smell, hearing, and seeing. She combines all of these in a manner that frees the reader to enjoy and experience the body in a way that is sexually fulfilling, yet raw and gritty.

"This book is kind of like an orgasm for the mind," U'nyque says. "I wanted to write something that would make readers feel free and uninhibited."

"Up the Street, Down the Block & 'Round the Corner" takes place in the tumultuous 1960s in the bustling and sexually tense city of Washington D.C. There are several main characters whose lives intertwine throughout the book.

One of the main characters, Lyn Richmond, only wants one thing in life -- to become someone's wife, while Gertrude Cooper has a good husband, but can't seem to be faithful.

Vincent (Vince) Owens is a professional football player who thinks he's a "player." However, he has the worst luck when it comes to women and relationships.

Newlyweds, Jackie and Sterling Wright, seem to have their whole lives ahead of them; they are expecting a new child, but then life throws them a curve ball.

Lorenzo Miles is an absolutely gorgeous model. The problem is that he is not sure if he is straight, gay, or bi-sexual.

Other characters are involved in a love triangle and graphic arguments between the two women for the control of and love of one man create daily challenges.

Betty Taylor and her companion Sidney Mathis are "salt of the earth" type characters who suffer great heartache from Betty's drug-addicted son.

All of these characters come together to create a real-life blending of emotions and sensory perceptions.

"My inspiration for writing is rooted in everyday life," U'nyque explains. "Telling stories is what I like to do and making them as vividly believable as possible is the fun part."

U'nyque adds that she tries to find humor in everyday life and when she can't she "tells it like it is."

"I enjoy the seduction of erotica and creating a 'shock factor,'" she explains.

H. Thomasine Wren, author of "The Plan Brown Wren," a story about overcoming sexual abuse, lauded U'nyque's efforts and explains that "Up the Street, Down the Block & 'Round the Corner" is "triple XXX stories with a flavor for the real."

U'nyque adds that she hopes this book will transcend race and gender. She is currently at work on her second book, "The Gems, The Pimps, & Me," scheduled for release in the spring of 2009.

Released by Booksurge Publishing, "Up the Street, Down the Block & 'Round the Corner," is a 329-page trade paperback (ISBN-10: 1419688634, ISBN-13: 978-1419688638). It is being distributed by Baker & Taylor; Abebooks.co.uk; Amazon.com; and also available on U'nyque's web site at: www.msunyque.com.

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Pets Owners Not Ready to Evacuate Their Pets in Emergency

Author: Julie Calligaro
Dateline: Wed, 28 May 2008

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “TAYLOR, Mich., May 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Julie A. Calligaro, author of 'Protect Your Pet With Preparation, How to Keep Your Pet Safe in an Emergency and at Your Disability or Death' (ISBN: 1-890117-13-7), says the Northern California wildfire is a reminder that owners and their pets may be forced to evacuate on short notice.”



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TAYLOR, Mich., May 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Julie A. Calligaro, author of "Protect Your Pet With Preparation, How to Keep Your Pet Safe in an Emergency and at Your Disability or Death" (ISBN: 1-890117-13-7), says the Northern California wildfire is a reminder that owners and their pets may be forced to evacuate on short notice.

Yet studies on disaster evacuation show that only 40% of pet owners are prepared to evacuate their pets with the rest of the family. The remaining 60% evacuate without their pets and then risk their own lives by returning home prematurely to rescue their animals.

Foresight and planning can protect both pet owners and their four-legged companions.

Calligaro offers these steps from her book to protect pets in a fire emergency:

* Include pets in the family's evacuation plan.
* Rehearse your evacuation plan repeatedly with your family including your dog.
* Have a Pet Safety Kit ready and keep an extra kit in your car.
* Listen to your dog. Canines have the ability to smell smoke long before humans. If your dog is acting strangely, investigate the situation immediately and be prepared to gather your family and pets and follow your evacuation plan.
* Be sure your fire evacuation plan accounts for dogs in pens and crates. Fire experts say the number one reason dogs perish in a fire is because they are confined to their pens and cannot escape.
* Use Pet Rescue Stickers on windows to inform firefighters that you have a pet inside.
* Research pet friendly lodging to have a place to board your pet if necessary.
* Give a key to a trusted neighbor and make sure they know where your pet or pets are likely to be in the house so they can inform firefighters.
* If your pet was in a smoke filled building or if you can smell smoke on his fur take him to a veterinarian. Toxic fumes can be deadly.

For more information about how to protect pets in a weather emergency and at disability or death, visit www.safeguardmydog.com.

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Cracking the Glass Darkly: In a Helter-Skelter World, There is a Way Out

Author: Robert Egby
Dateline: Wed, 28 May 2008

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “WATERTOWN, N.Y., May 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Have you ever watched yourself as you suffered? Perhaps hurting through jealousy, anger, fear, boredom, insecurity, stress or worry. If you had done so, and watched yourself impartially without judgment, criticism or comment, something very interesting would have happened. The suffering would start to diminish. In an instant, you would have discovered a miracle: that escape from the Mechanical Mind, the Conditioned Mind, the suffering that millions unconsciously and needlessly subject themselves to every day, is possible and within your grasp. Robert Egby's book 'Cracking the Glass Darkly' (ISBN: 978-1-4343-4901-9) shows a way out.”



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WATERTOWN, N.Y., May 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Have you ever watched yourself as you suffered? Perhaps hurting through jealousy, anger, fear, boredom, insecurity, stress or worry. If you had done so, and watched yourself impartially without judgment, criticism or comment, something very interesting would have happened. The suffering would start to diminish. In an instant, you would have discovered a miracle: that escape from the Mechanical Mind, the Conditioned Mind, the suffering that millions unconsciously and needlessly subject themselves to every day, is possible and within your grasp. Robert Egby's book "Cracking the Glass Darkly" (ISBN: 978-1-4343-4901-9) shows a way out.

Caption: Cover, Cracking the Glass DarklyThe secret has been around since Plato, Socrates, Buddha, St. Paul and other ancient teachers. "It should be taught in schools," says the author. "It would reduce conflict in homes, relationships, careers and the world in general."

The problem is we are trained to identify with our suffering. The secret is to impartially observe it and watch what happens.

Egby, a long time metaphysical and spiritual teacher, fills the book with practical exercises for the beginner. Most people live in the past, re-running negative memories and scripts to hurt themselves, loved ones and others. Many live in the future, struggling with fears originating in the past. "It's totally unnecessary and the way out is easy, but it must be practiced," says Egby.

"The human ego, the false self within us, is made up of a multiplicity of faces such as anger, bitterness, revenge, fear, impatience, jealousy, insecurity, ignorance, discontent, despair and many, many more," says the author. "You can actually watch faces changing minute by minute. People believe these faces, these personalities, yet they are total illusions. They are seen through a Glass Darkly."

"Glass Darkly" is a phrase coined almost 2,000 years ago by St. Paul: "...but when I became a man, I put away childish things. For now we see through a glass darkly." (KJV 1 Corinthians 13) The glass darkly is the negative ego, otherwise known as the False Self or the Mechanical Mind.

Anger and Conflict Management training may help for a while, but sooner or later the negative faces return. Impartial awareness is the key to permanent dissolution, says Egby. Ancient teachings contained the truth but its realization was complicated. "I felt the need for a book in everyday language that accomplishes a breakout and a new direction."

Some teachers such as Gurdjieff, Ouspensky, and recently Vernon Howard, described the Mechanical Mind as imposing a hypnotic existence on people. People say and do hurtful things to themselves and others, frequently repeating the same actions, and blaming it on their ancestors. You can test the power of Mechanical Mind. Ask a person to sign their name as if writing a letter, then ask them to copy it consciously, and most people find it impossible to forge their own signature. The Mechanical Mind knows how to do it exactly.

"Cracking the Glass Darkly: Discovering the Power and the Ecstasy of Your True, Cosmic Self" has four sections: (1) Breaking Free from the False Self; (2) How to recognize and enjoy the Here and Now, understanding there is no other time than Now. (3) Loving Yourself Unconditionally, understanding how "conditional love" is suffering imposed ruthlessly by the False Self. Once the truth is realized, one is free to love unconditionally, a phenomena that eliminates anxiety and hurt. Finally (4) The Path to Your Cosmic Self states that if you have an "idea" or "concept" about God, the Creator, Holy Spirit, Infinite Intelligence, it is more than likely based on images picked up from your past environment. In other words, your image of God was taught to you. It is someone else's idea. And the Mechanical Mind reflects it.

Is this a religious book? Not a bit. However, you may well have a better understanding of your religion after reading it. To achieve cosmic consciousness, one must be free of viewing the God Force through a glass darkly and allow one's own spiritual consciousness to open.

Author Robert Egby has taught the "Glass Darkly" theme and the teachings of the ancients for over 25 years. In his earlier life he was an international reporter and award-winning news photographer based in the Middle East, a broadcaster, editor and writer. In the introduction he describes his own sufferings and how he came to write the book. He is a hypnoanalyst, spiritual teacher and ordained minister and lives in Chaumont in upstate New York.

Book Summary:
Author: Robert Egby. "Cracking the Glass Darkly: Discovering the Power and the Ecstasy of Your True, Cosmic Self." ISBN: 978-1-4343-4901-9 AuthorHouse.

"Cracking the Glass Darkly" is available on Amazon.com and at select book sellers.

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New On-Line Publisher Offers DRM-free Digital Audio Short Stories

Author: Jim Musgrave
Dateline: Thu, 08 May 2008

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “SAN DIEGO, Calif., May 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Local author Jim Musgrave is featured on Sniplits' beta test site. Anyone with a digital music player, smart phone or laptop understands the hunger for new content. Now, with the launch of Sniplits.com, there's a new source for entertainment on the Internet. Sniplits(SM) is publishing audio short stories, packaged as DRM-free MP3 files and playable on virtually any device capable of playing digital music.”



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SAN DIEGO, Calif., May 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Local author Jim Musgrave is featured on Sniplits' beta test site. Anyone with a digital music player, smart phone or laptop understands the hunger for new content. Now, with the launch of Sniplits.com, there's a new source for entertainment on the Internet. Sniplits(SM) is publishing audio short stories, packaged as DRM-free MP3 files and playable on virtually any device capable of playing digital music.

Caption: Sniplits audio short storiesSniplits launched its website with 85 audio shorts, ranging from about one minutes in length to nearly an hour. The stories represent the work of approximately 50 authors, including "What Were You When You Were Alive?" by Jim Musgrave (a.k.a. Efraim Z. Graves).

"I wrote the story because I wanted people to recognize the plight of homeless veterans and how difficult it is to cope after experiencing combat. If just one person looks at a homeless person differently after listening to my story, then I will have succeeded," said Musgrave.

The author, who also teaches English classes at Grossmont Community College to students online and in the classroom, wants his students to understand the problems of modern veterans returning from war, and this story was his attempt to get them active politically.

"The writer must be active in political causes," added Musgrave, "because our society is already alienated as it is, and only through dramatic communications will we be able to get the true message out to those who care."

To market his story, Musgrave adds a signature to his emails and cell phone text messages: What Were You When You Were Alive?

Audio Story By Efraim Zimbalist Graves (Jim Musgrave): A Gulf War veteran wins a different kind of "Survivor Game" in San Diego, fighting prejudice against the homeless.... Time: 30:12 / $0.88. Order online: www.sniplits.com/storiesforauthor.jsp?a=319

My Sniplits Author Fan Club Page: www.sniplits.com/musgrave.jsp (requires free account to log-in and view).

"Our goal is to provide listeners with audio stories that are perfectly sized for any pause in their day," says Anne Stuessy, of Stussi, Inc., creator of Sniplits. She suggests that a ten-minute story might be perfect while waiting for an oil change, while a 30-minute story might be just the thing for a dentist appointment or lunch break.

Note: DRM = Digital Rights Management. Sniplits and the stylized logo are service marks of Stussi, Inc.

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Thomas D. Mangelsen’s Best Selling Book The Natural World is a Quiet Call to Action as the Earth Battles Global Warming

Author: Thomas D. Mangelsen, Inc.
Dateline: Wed, 07 May 2008

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “OMAHA, Neb., May 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wondrous and enchanting yet fragile and at risk, 'The Natural World' (ISBN: 978-189031042-4), as seen through the eyes of celebrated nature photographer Thomas D. Mangelsen, chronicles ten distinct ecosystems that serve as islands of refuge not only for Earth's diversity of life but for the human spirit as well.”



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OMAHA, Neb., May 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wondrous and enchanting yet fragile and at risk, "The Natural World" (ISBN: 978-189031042-4), as seen through the eyes of celebrated nature photographer Thomas D. Mangelsen, chronicles ten distinct ecosystems that serve as islands of refuge not only for Earth's diversity of life but for the human spirit as well. The man American Photo magazine calls "One of the 100 Most Important People in Photography," Mangelsen takes the viewer on a visual odyssey, from the wildebeest migration on the plains of the Serengeti to the penguins of Antarctica, from the grizzlies of Alaska to the frozen landscape of the polar bears on Hudson Bay.

Caption: Cover, The Natural WorldIn striking panoramic photographs, Mangelsen documents his subjects within the context of their varied environments. Excerpts from his journals detail his experiences in the field, and his words provide a window into the man behind the camera. Tom shares his love for and fascination with the magical places that have changed his life and his perspective on our shrinking wild places.

In her foreword, Dr. Jane Goodall weighs in on the state of the natural world, focusing on the impact of Mangelsen's work in helping others better understand and protect our wild places. "It seems to me that he has the same kind of reverence for the spiritual essence of the wilderness as the Native American who believes that life on Earth is sacred, a gift from the Creator," Goodall writes. "It is this, I think, which enables Tom to capture, again and again, something of the soul of the landscapes he portrays, something beyond the mere physical shape of the land, the mountains and the sky. In addition, Tom has the sharp, observant eye of a keen naturalist. He understands as well as loves animals, knows about their behavior, knows what to look for, what to expect. And there is another element: Tom sees the world around him with the perceptions of an artist, composing his pictures as a painter might."

In the introduction Thomas Mangelsen describes what the book means to him. "The Natural World represents only a tiny fraction of the Earth's extraordinary landscapes and amazing diversity. This book is a personal selection of images from those places and species that have touched me deeply and changed my life," Tom writes. "I have been to places like the Serengeti and Denali many times; however, places like Iceland and Sossusvlei I have experienced only once. Few of the places are the same as when I first visited them. Hudson Bay's polar bears were thought to be thriving when I first went there twenty years ago; today some scientists predict that because of global warming, polar bears will be gone from Hudson Bay and possibly elsewhere as soon as twenty years from now."

The Natural World is a quiet call to action. An inventory of our planet as it battles climate change. A celebration of the wild and it's value to the human psyche. A record of the Earth's last great places, one that will inspire present and future generations with the message that what we have, can and must be saved.

For more information, visit: www.mangelsen.com.

About Thomas D. Mangelsen
Thomas D. Mangelsen is among the most distinguished natural history photographers in the world. In 1994 Tom was honored by the BBC as Wildlife Photographer of the Year. He was named the North American Nature Photographer Association's Outstanding Nature Photographer of the Year in 2000. He received an honorary fellowship from The Royal Photographic Society in 2002. In 2005 was honored with Nikon's Legend Behind the Lens recognition as well as being recognized as "One of the 100 Most Important People in Photography" by American Photo Magazine. In 2007 he was named winner of American Photo Magazine's Image of the Year 2007 - Nature category.

Mangelsen's work has been widely published, including in Audubon, National Geographic, Life, Wildlife Art, American Photo and National Wildlife. He has been featured on television programs such as "The Today Show" and CNN's "World News." Most recently he was chosen as one of "Jane Goodall's Heroes" on Animal Planet.

His images have been exhibited in museums around the United States, Canada and Europe, and are available in sixteen Images of Nature(R) galleries across the United States. Driven to express the beauty and intricacy of the wilderness, Mangelsen spends up to seven months a year in the field documenting the lands and creatures he so cares about.

In 2000 he co-founded The Cougar Fund, a nonprofit created to raise awareness for and to protect America's greatest cat. All of Tom's images are made in the wild, not in captive game farms, and are presented in their true form without computer manipulation.

About Dr. Jane Goodall
Dr. Jane Goodall is the most recognizable figure in conservation today. She began her landmark study of chimpanzees in Tanzania in June 1960 under the mentorship of anthropologist and paleontologist Dr. Louis Leakey. Her work at what was then called the Gombe Stream Chimpanzee Reserve would become the foundation of future primatological research, redefining the relationship between humans and animals.

In 1977, she established the Jane Goodall Institute, which continues the Gombe research and is a global leader in empowering people to make a difference for all living things. The institute also is widely recognized for establishing innovative, community-centered conservation and development programs in Africa, and the Roots & Shoots education program, which has 8,000 groups in 96 countries.

In 2006, Dr. Goodall received the UNESCO Gold Medal Award and the French Legion of Honor. In 2004 Prince Charles invested her as a Dame of the British Empire, the female equivalent of knighthood. Her scores of honors include the Medal of Tanzania, the National Geographic Society's Hubbard Medal and Japan's prestigious Kyoto Prize. In April 2002, Secretary General Kofi Annan named her a United Nations Messenger of Peace.

Dr. Goodall's latest book is "Harvest for Hope: A Guide to Mindful Eating." She also has authored In the Shadow of Man, Through a Window, the best-selling autobiography Reason for Hope and many children's books. The Chimpanzees of Gombe: Patterns of Behavior is the definitive scientific work on chimpanzees. She has been the subject of numerous television documentaries and is featured in the large-screen-format film Jane Goodall's Wild Chimpanzees.

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Nurse Gives Dragons A Shot

Author: Paul Genesse
Dateline: Wed, 30 Apr 2008

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Keeping the forces of darkness away from his patients for the past twelve years has given cardiac nurse and published author, Paul Genesse an insight into what it takes to be a hero. Genesse writes fantasy novels about dragons and the heroes who face them. 'The Golden Cord, Book One of the Iron Dragon Series' (ISBN: 1594146594) is his debut novel. (VIDEO)”



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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Keeping the forces of darkness away from his patients for the past twelve years has given cardiac nurse and published author, Paul Genesse an insight into what it takes to be a hero. He is constantly inspired by the strength and determination of his patients and the nurses that he works with on the night shift at a large hospital in Salt Lake City. Genesse draws from his real life experiences seeing people at their best and worst as he writes fantasy novels about dragons and the heroes who face them. "The Golden Cord, Book One of the Iron Dragon Series" (ISBN: 1594146594) is his debut novel from Five Star Books with a cover by world famous artist Ciruelo Cabral. All five books in the series are written.

Caption, Cover of The Golden CordGenesse will be discussing his novels, the nine short stories he's sold and his career as a nurse as he embarks upon an upcoming book tour. He has already visited New York as a guest of the I-Con convention in April and the rest of the tour will take him to over a dozen cites where he will be speaking at schools and libraries, as well as doing book signings. He'll soon be making appearances in Salt Lake City, Reno, San Francisco, Antioch, Sacramento, Riverside, Orange County, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Denver, Chicago, Indianapolis and several other cities.

About Genesse's novel, Library Journal writes, "[The Golden Cord] promises to unlock a realm of magic and warfare in a unique world of cloud-bound lands and a mysterious Underworld." Voya Magazine says, "The plot is well constructed, the characters are wonderful, and the middle-ages setting creates an ominous feel. The cliffhanger ending will leave readers eager for more . . . Book One of the Iron Dragon Series is a rich and compelling fantasy full of adventure, danger, dragons, battles, revenge, magic, and more."

The Golden Cord is an epic fantasy in the tradition of Terry Brooks, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Anne McCaffrey for ages 11 and up. In Book One of the Iron Dragon Series the dragon king rises, and a hunter must leave behind the woman he loves, give up all hope of survival, as he is forced to guide his most hated enemies on a suicidal journey to the lair of the dragon king.

"The Golden Cord, Book One of the Iron Dragon Series," by Paul Genesse
ISBN: 1594146594 (Hardcover); Price: US $25.95

For a full media kit visit the author's website at www.paulgenesse.com.

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Children’s Adventure Book Captures the Reluctant Tween Readers!

Author: Author D.L. Carroll
Dateline: Mon, 28 Apr 2008

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “SANTA CLARA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Author D.L. Carroll announces children's chapter book, 'Sir Licksalot & The Maverick Fools' (ISBN: 1-60474-917-2) for Ages 9-12. Author D.L. Carroll intertwines alienation, adventure, and tween humor as the story of one boys struggle to fit in unfolds. This story demonstrates the acceptance of individuality and the power of friendship. Using dialogue children can relate to, the author captures even the most reluctant reader's attention.”



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SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Author D.L. Carroll announces children's chapter book, "Sir Licksalot & The Maverick Fools" (ISBN: 1-60474-917-2) for Ages 9-12. Author D.L. Carroll intertwines alienation, adventure, and tween humor as the story of one boys struggle to fit in unfolds. This story demonstrates the acceptance of individuality and the power of friendship. Using dialogue children can relate to, the author captures even the most reluctant reader's attention.

Blaze N. Haught, once the most popular kid in fifth grade, becomes a loner when his parents move from their big city condo to a beach house. His parents agree to adopt a stray dog, Sir Licksalot, so long as Blaze promises to make an effort to meet new friends. Finding it difficult to fit in with the neighborhood kids, Blaze competes in challenges to win their friendship. A competition is underway when the boys notice their sisters, and Sir Licksalot, have disappeared from the mysterious water fountain in Blaze's backyard.

While searching for the girls and Sir Licksalot, the boys find themselves on a death-defying adventure in Mavericks Extreme Water Cave. Who said, "Surfs up"? Who will survive?

"Sir Licksalot & The Maverick Fools" (ISBN: 1-60474-917-2), released by PublishAmerica, is available online at www.barnesandnoble.com, www.booksamillion.com, www.publishamerica.com, www.hicklebees.com, by request in book stores nationwide, and through wholesalers Ingram, Baker & Taylor and Brodart Co.

Review: 5 out of 5 stars! Sir Licksalot & The Maverick Fools, AUTHOR: D.L. Carroll. "I absolutely love this book! It has the adventures of The Goonies and the social bonding of The Sandlot in one awesome story. I hope this is a movie one day; it has the makings of an awesome storyline and plot. Although it seems inadequate, but I'm giving this book a 5." Reviewer: Sunshine (entire review posted on GhostWriter Literary Reviews).

For more information about Sir Licksalot & The Maverick Fools, or author D.L. Carroll, please visit www.dlcarroll.com.

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Hormone Balance: A Key to Fertility

Author: Dr. Robert Greene
Dateline: Fri, 25 Apr 2008

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 7.3 million women experience infertility each year in the U.S. alone. In fact, 1 in 5 women have difficulty conceiving as more women than ever are having their first or subsequent child after the age of 35, a contributing factor of infertility. Enter Dr. Robert Greene's forthcoming book, 'PERFECT HORMONE BALANCE FOR FERTILITY: The Ultimate Guide to Getting Pregnant' (ISBN: 978-0-307-33740-5).”



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Northern California Physician Incorporates His Personal Experience Into an Individualized Treatment Approach for Optimizing Fertility

SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 7.3 million women experience infertility each year in the U.S. alone. In fact, 1 in 5 women have difficulty conceiving as more women than ever are having their first or subsequent child after the age of 35, a contributing factor of infertility. Enter Dr. Robert Greene's forthcoming book, "PERFECT HORMONE BALANCE FOR FERTILITY: The Ultimate Guide to Getting Pregnant" (ISBN: 978-0-307-33740-5, A Three Rivers Press Original; May 6, 2008).

In a groundbreaking follow-up to his first two books on the connection of hormones to physical and mental well-being, Dr. Greene, a Sacramento based reproductive endocrinologist (fertility specialist), OB/GYN, and hormone researcher provides evidence-based recommendations to help couples improve their own success rates. He relates his personal application of the concepts outlined in the book and his motivation for relocating to Sacramento to provide the sort of care that was not available to him and his wife. What makes this book so unique is that it empowers couples to take an active role in their fertility future, helping them to avoid the all too common diagnostic pitfalls and one-size-fits-all treatment traps.

Dr. Greene and his wife Morgan have experienced some of these problems firsthand. Morgan was 39 and Dr. Greene was 41 when they decided to have their first child. Even though Dr. Greene is a world-renowned expert in fertility, they relied on their colleagues to guide their treatment. Like so many other couples going through infertility treatment, they felt like they were being ushered through a protocol of tests and treatments. They experienced the devastation of a miscarriage and a failed cycle of in vitro fertilization at another northern California fertility center; just when they were being told to push on with more aggressive treatment, they decided to take a step back and apply what Dr. Greene has been espousing in his previous books-hormone balance-and they indeed got pregnant and Morgan delivered a healthy baby girl.

PERFECT HORMONE BALANCE FOR FERTILITY is Dr. Greene's response to that experience, a unique groundbreaking approach to enhancing a couple's fertility and when appropriate, coordinating that with the latest advances in the field of infertility.

The latest research suggests a strong link between hormonal imbalances and infertility. Rather than focusing on producing more eggs and embryos as many fertility clinics do, Dr. Greene incorporates new research findings into his "symptoms matter" approach to enhancing fertility. He encourages women and their partners, to listen to their symptoms, and to treat these symptoms before attempting costly, invasive, and sometimes emotionally draining tests and procedures.

For example, if you're tired during the day, it may mean that your sleep is disrupted at night; poor sleep can disrupt ovulation. Dr. Greene also discusses which sleep therapies can help and which ones can hurt your chances of conception (hint: melatonin supplements are not good for fertility). If you're hungry an hour after you eat, you may be experiencing imbalances in blood sugar, a common fertility pitfall. Fatigue is a common symptom of anemia; a simple and often overlooked obstacle to pregnancy. These are just a few of the myriad symptoms that Dr. Greene encourages women and men to evaluate and treat themselves BEFORE they schedule their first appointment with a fertility specialist. Just addressing your symptoms on your own may eliminate the need for the appointment in the first place.

PERFECT HORMONE BALANCE FOR FERTILITY is chock full of sidebars and easy-to-complete questionnaires that will allow couples to understand and diagnose their own FERTILITY FACTORS, optimize their health while trying to become pregnant, and to become active and educated partners with their health care team in their quest to have a healthy baby.

Dr. Greene encourages readers to look at their own specific diet and lifestyle choices to maximize their health while trying to conceive.

For instance:
    - Decreasing consumption of animal products, since meat creates an imbalance between egg-promoting hormones FSH and LH
    - Going organic to reduce exposure to hormone disrupters for men and women
    - Avoiding trans-fats because they affect ovulation
    - Which supplements and herbs can help, based on thorough research, and which don't
    - The importance of using iodized salt and eating Brazil nuts
    - When acupuncture is helpful and when it's not
    - How stress affects ovulation and which types of stress reducing activities are proven to reduce stress hormones versus those that have no proof behind them
    - How much exercise is good and when it can begin to impede your fertility.
Dr. Greene also discusses new tests that are available at the local drugstore that can give you an estimate of how fertile you really are, and discusses which ovulation tests work the best to help people conceive on their own.

PERFECT HORMONE BALANCE FOR FERTILITY is an indispensable guide for those who are just starting to think of having their first child, or for those who want to introduce another member into their family.

"An insightful, encouraging, and provocative toolbox for couples seeking fertility." - Dr. Mehmet Oz.

"This book is a must-read for couples having difficulty getting pregnant." - Publishers Weekly.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS:
ROBERT A. GREENE, M.D., is one of the country's leading hormone specialists, board certified in OB/GYN and reproductive endocrinology. He is the medical director of the Sher Institute for Reproductive Medicine-Northern California, with offices in Sacramento and Pleasanton.

LAURIE TARKAN is an award-winning medical writer who writes for the New York Times and consumer magazines, and has written several books.

BOOK SUMMARY:
Title: "Dr. Robert Greene's Perfect Hormone Balance for Fertility The Ultimate Guide To Getting Pregnant"
Authors: Robert A. Greene, M.D. and Laurie Tarkan
General: Publication Date: May 6, 2008; 317 pages; $16.95 US; ISBN: 978-0-307-33740-5.

For More Information Contact:
Donna Davis
of Sher Institute for Reproductive Medicine-Northern Calif.
for Dr. Robert Greene
+1-916-568-2125
davisd @ sherinstitute.com

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