PETERSBURG, Va. /eNewsChannels/ — Most Americans don’t consider prisons when lamenting scholarship reductions at their local college or higher taxes on gas when filling up at the pump. Maybe they should. According to Christopher Zoukis, author of the forthcoming ‘Education Behind Bars’ (ISBN: 978-1934597774; Sunbury Press, December 2011), upwards of $60 billion a year can be saved simply by educating prisoners.

MILTON, Del. /eNewsChannels/ — Financial author Robert Stowe England turned a spotlight on the role of key institutions, policies, agencies and people in Washington and on Wall Street that pushed the financial system toward the mortgage meltdown and 2008 crisis in remarks at a book signing event Nov. 5 at the Federal Street Gallery in the historic town of Milton, Delaware.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. /eNewsChannels/ — Many college students do not make a connection between class instruction and the reality of practical living. However, a local professor along with his former students hopes to share their story to assist others during the economic downturn. Dr. Daryl D. Green and Ms. Noriko Chapman, of PMLA, will provide two seminars for the local community, November 15th, 5:30 p.m. at Lincoln Memorial University – Knoxville campus, and November 22th, 5:30 p.m. at Lincoln Memorial University – Harrogate campus.

ARLINGTON, Va. /eNewsChannels/ — Remarks by ‘Black Box Casino’ author Robert Stowe England at this month’s Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) annual conference in Chicago detailing his exploration of how, in his words, ‘The story of the financial crisis is the story of mortgage banking,’ have been posted on YouTube.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — When filmmakers E. Raymond Brown and Williams Arntz first released the independent movie ‘Ghetto Physics’ in late 2010, they knew the film was an early battle cry, a wake up call to America and beyond. Distributed by Intention Media, owned by ‘What the BLEEP, Do We Know?’ filmmaker Betsy Chasse, the cutting edge hybrid documentary explored the dynamics of the ‘powers that be’ in laymen terms that the ‘man on the street’ could easily relate to.

WAYNE, N.J. /eNewsChannels/ — The Ballantine Corporation announced this week the release of its latest direct marketing white paper: ‘The Four R’s of Green Direct Mail.’ It details how to reduce, reuse, recycle and respond.

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ — Titan Lenders Corp., a U.S.-based domestic mortgage fulfillment outsource company, and International Document Services, Inc., a mortgage document preparation vendor, are co-sponsoring financial author Robert Stowe England’s book discussion and signing event for his recently released book ‘Black Box Casino’ (ISBN: 9780313392894) at the Mortgage Bankers Association’s 98th Annual Convention and Expo in Chicago.

KAILUA, Hawaii /eNewsChannels/ — Each woman’s story is different but the images and words portray a similar spirit of courage and strength. In her new book, ‘Portraits of Aloha Hope,’ photographer Sohee Chu captures the motivation behind 23 women who live in transitional clean and sober houses provided by Women in Need (WIN).

LINCOLN, Neb. /eNewsChannels/ — Taxpayers can increase their tax savings by at least $250 when they use the new booklet titled ‘MONEY – For Your Used Clothing 2011.’ Most people save hundreds more. Written by Certified Public Accountant William R. Lewis and Tax Auditor Connie S. Edmond of Certified Used Clothing Values, Inc.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — A&I Photographic and Digital has appointed Khodr Cherri as Director of its Fine Art Department. The move comes as the 30-year old company expands its services to cutting-edge forms of high end digital imaging while continuing its dedication to traditional photographic arts.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — ‘The Beat Hotel,’ the non-fiction book by Barry Miles, about American Beat Era icons creating groundbreaking art, literature and lifestyles in a legendary hotel in Paris, 1957-1963, has been optioned by producer Pamela Dickerson for development as a narrative feature film. Pamela has teamed with Rex Weiner, a journalist and playwright, to co-produce.

SEATTLE, Wash. /eNewsChannels/ — Global Green Light Day is a powerful new global movement. Initiated by Marilyn Schoeman, creator of Green Light, it occurs on the first day of spring, March 21. On this day, step out with your Greenest spirit and enjoy Global Green Light Day. The Green Light Goal is: Create the greatest good, in the best way, for the most people, for the longest time.

HOUSTON, Texas /eNewsChannels/ — Michael Baisden’s attorneys, Daryl K. Washington and Aubrey ‘Nick’ Pittman, announced on Monday, a jury in Houston Federal Court reached a verdict in the copyright lawsuit filed by nationally syndicated radio and TV personality Michael Baisden. The mixed verdict allows for the return of Baisden’s copyrighted rights and allows the best-selling author to proceed with upcoming movie and television projects.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — Protecting documents and eBooks from copy and redistribution can be a daunting task when having to choose from a myriad of protective solutions that cannot thwart the simplest of bandits. But now authors can rest assured that their livelihood can be secured, by using an ArtistScope document solution to control exactly who and how those documents can be accessed.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ — Plenty it turns out, according to Drs. Richard Peterson and Frank Murtha, whose behavioral finance consulting firm, MarketPsych LLC, has been analyzing data on the investor personalities of thousands of professional and retail stock pickers.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. /eNewsChannels/ — Image Publishing, Inc. has announced that its latest book, ‘Alabama Home Sweet Home’ (ISBN-13: 978-0974703732), which profiles some of the states most famous natives, is now available for sale throughout the state.

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ — Renowned financial consultant Toussaint Gaskins has announced the release of ‘The Personal Finance Kit: The Practical Management Resource Guide’ (ISBN: 9781562297572) a user-friendly road map which he says is designed to ‘educate, enlighten and empower’ readers and help them reach their financial goals.

DALLAS, Texas /eNewsChannels/ — JDP Enterprises Publishing announces release of the second book in the Surfing Payment Channels series, ‘Mastering the Fraud Tsunami’ (ISBN: 978-0978869816). The series is being produced by financial services executive and payments expert, James D. Pitts. The series focuses on changes in the payments system as it evolves from paper to paperless.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. /eNewsChannels/ — ‘Conspired Redemption – A True Story of Winning in the Game of Life’ (ISBN: 978-1453868249), authored by Keith V. Dunbar, is a story that reveals severe drug laws while offering up hope for the future. His engaging testimony encourages youth and adults to change their thinking in an effort to change their condition.

WALL, N.J. /eNewsChannels/ — Peter Grandich, editor and publisher of the Grandich Letter, has authored the foreword in Michel Faulkner’s new book ‘Restoring the American Dream’ (ISBN 13: 978-1-936314-30-0), which is being released nationally today. Grandich, an internationally-followed financial commentator and markets expert.

PHOENIX, Ariz. /eNewsChannels/ — In response, and in defiance to YouTube and Facebook account cancellations, author RainMan penned ‘Black Man Hates Obama’ (ISBN: 978-1450730006) to express his frustration at what he feels is ‘warranted opposition towards the recklessness of the ‘Obama Reign of Terror.”

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Epic Image Entertainment, Eyevox Entertainment and Paragon Design Group recently produced the book trailer ‘Night of the Living Trekkies’ for Quirk Books publishing. The trailer, which was released on Sept. 14 has already had more than 90,000 views on YouTube and has received raving reviews from the blogosphere.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The elections are just around the corner and with them comes the timely release of a new book by Dr. Erin Gilliland, ‘Justice for All – Saving Justice in America’ (ISBN: 978-1-60264-634-6) that focuses on hot-button issues such as illegal immigration, healthcare reform and government debt.

LOVELAND, Colo. — PixyJack Press, a Colorado independent publisher, announces an upcoming book signing with two log-home book authors, Roland Sweet and Rex A. Ewing, at the Denver Log and Timber Home Show on Oct. 2, 2010. Industry insider Roland Sweet reveals 30 steps to success in his newly released book, ‘Log Home Secrets of Success: An Insider’s Guide to Making Your Dream Home a Reality’ (ISBN: 978-0-9773724-7-8).

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Artist Jeff Sheng will be signing copies of his ground-breaking book ‘DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL: Volume 1′ (ISBN-13: 978-0-9844474-1-1) this month at two events sponsored by A&I Books. Hennesey and Ingalls, Hollywood Store on Sept. 25; and West Hollywood Book Fair, Sept. 26.

SEATTLE, Wash. — ‘The Artist’s Guide to Success in the Music Business’ (ISBN: 978-1-935359-33-3) is now available from author Loren Weisman. The book is a detailed analysis of the subjects that all musicians should understand and apply in order to pursue a successful and sustainable career in music. Full of ideas and practical advice, this book provides comprehensive details on how to optimize success and achieve sustainability and self-empowerment in today’s music business.

BOCA RATON, Fla. — Ron Wilk, author of the thriller ‘Papal Rogues’ (ISBN: 978-1936183029), will be appearing on Lifetime Television’s, The Balancing Act, on Monday, August 30, 2010. The national morning show, which airs from 7-8 a.m., will feature Wilk’s inspiring transition from neurologist to novelist and offer his compelling tips on how to create a successful and fulfilling ‘second act’ of your life.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Author Konrad Ventana today announced, through his agent, the release of two new e-books now available through Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble. These new releases represent the first books of a series known to the literary cognoscenti as the Post-Lux Trilogy: ‘Book 1, A Desperado’s Daily Bread’ (ISBN: 9780595622177); ‘Book 2, The Unbearable Sadness of Zilch’ (ISBN: 9781440158254); ‘Book 3, Questing for Uberjoy’ (ETA: 2011).

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Oracle Group announces that, on Sept. 9, 2010 New York Times Best Selling Author Terry McMillan will discuss her highly anticipated sequel to Waiting to Exhale titled: ‘Getting to Happy’ (ISBN: 978-0670022045) in the only official book signing event planned for Washington D.C. Guests will enjoy an exclusive evening of readings and receive signed copies of her extraordinary follow-up novel.

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Ascoli Publishing LLC announces the release of ‘Go and See: A Journey About Getting To Lean’ (ISBN: 978-1-6109500-8-4) by Robert B. Camp, BSE, MBA. Go and See makes a strong case that once a company goes ‘Lean,’ it fireproofs itself from most of the chaos in today’s market – including competitors from countries with cheap labor. And the first step is to ‘Go and See.’

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — For the second quarter of 2010, 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 9 new and recent books which may have been missed due to not originating from major New York book publishing houses, or big name authors.

CHICAGO, Ill. — ‘The Words of the Founders’ (ISBN: 978-0979987731), a new book by Paul Rosenberg, author of the counter-culture classic ‘A Lodging of Wayfaring Men,’ is released for sale today by Ascoli Publishing and Vera Verba Publishing. Rosenberg has assembled 570 timely and poignant quotes from America’s Founding Fathers.

PERRYSBURG, Ohio — Tired of romance novels that just portray young women with bodies to die for, novelist Sonja Paris tried a new approach in her first novel ‘MAKE THE COUGAR PURR’ (ISBN: 978-1452824543; CreateSpace). The novel is now available at Amazon and other online bookstores.

AMHERST, N.H. — High school basketball took hold of one small town – Peerless, Montana – and author, Joe Puckett, recounts the story in ‘The Dream: The Story of the 1978 and 1979 Peerless Panthers’ (ISBN: 978-0-9845494-0-5), a new book published by Aubade Publishing.

SANDPOINT, Idaho — A new book called ‘Funds to the Rescue: 101 Fundraising Ideas for Humane and Animal Rescue Groups’ (ISBN: 978-0-9749245-9-5; LCCN: 2009905962; Logical Expressions, Inc.) was named the Winner in the How To category of the 2010 Next Generation Indie Book Awards.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Nautilus Press announced today the June 1 publication of Connie Tamaddon’s ‘Surprising Silhouettes’ (Nautilus Press, ISBN: 978-0-9778018-3-1, $19.95, June 1, 2010). Photographer Connie Tamaddon uses the properties of light and shadow to create a clever read-out-loud guessing game that illustrates that not everything is as it first seems.

DALLAS, Texas — What started out as therapy, ended up as a compilation of motivational writings in ‘One Black Woman’s Opinion’ (ISBN: 978-0578-0412-09), by Valerie Stallworth Stephens. Written for all age groups, as well as men and women, the new book is designed to promote the power of positive thinking. Its mission is to motivate and to nurture the spirit.

SANDPOINT, Idaho — Recession or no, more books are being published now than at any time in history. Yet attendance at publishing industry trade shows like BookExpo America has been plummeting for years. Because of slashed budgets, instead of going to costly live events, people are attending virtual conferences like the upcoming second annual Self-Publishers Online Conference (SPOC) instead.

SEATTLE, Wash. — ‘The Artist’s Guide to Success in the Music Business’ (ISBN: 978-1-935359-33-3) was just released by author Loren Weisman. The book is a detailed analysis of the subjects that all musicians should understand and apply in order to pursue a successful and sustainable career in music. Full of ideas and practical advice, this book provides comprehensive details on how to optimize success and achieve sustainability and self-empowerment in today’s music business.

MIAMI, Fla. — ‘Papal Rogues’ (ISBN: 978-1936183029), the debut thriller by author Ron Wilk is now available on Amazon.com, ronwilkfiction.com, and through book stores nationwide. Papal Rogues is published by Langdon Street Press and draws the reader into the clandestine underbelly of corporate America, the U.S. Military and most shockingly — the Vatican.

TORRANCE, Calif. — Neotrope today announced it has joined in sponsoring the second annual Self-Publishers Online Conference (SPOC), a three-day virtual event that features a total of 15 expert speakers, and which will take place May 12-14, 2010. Neotrope’s Send2Press(R) Newswire service will be providing both promotional services for the event, as well as discounts on book promotion packages for attending book authors and small publishers.

SANDPOINT, Idaho — The second annual Self-Publishers Online Conference (SPOC) gives entrepreneurial writers, authors, and publishers the opportunity to learn from experts in book publishing from the convenience of their own office. At SPOC, everyone is encouraged to ‘Live Long and Publish!’ This three-day virtual event features expert speakers on May 12, 13, and 14, 2010.

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Smart Imagination, a creative house and publisher with a focal point of serving humanitarian efforts, today announces its debut book in the Tattoo Stories series benefiting Starlight Children’s Foundation. The art of tattoos has intrigued many people in various cultures around the world. ‘Tattoo Stories’ (ISBN: 978-0-9842417-0-5) not only addresses taboos plaguing the art form, but draws readers in for an intimate look at journeys, experiences and cultures.

TORRANCE, Calif. — For the first quarter of 2010, 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 13 new and recent interesting books which are often missed due to not originating from major New York book publishing houses, or ‘big name’ authors.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — ‘Altar Boy Altered Life’ (ISBN 978-159858-724-1, Dog Ear Publishing) is a new book released by author David Price. When he becomes depressed and suicidal in 1993 at age 28, David Price decides to seek therapy. During his sessions David begins to uncover repressed memories of being sexually abused as a teen (1979-1984) by a trusted and well-loved Catholic priest.

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Author Cari Kaufman has a message: while Facebook may have increased the sheer volume of people you are in contact with, only intentional interactions will create the deep, meaningful friendships we all need to find joy in uncertain times. In her new book, ‘Living Life with Strings Attached’ (IBSN: 978-0-557-31564-2), Cari explains how the cultural trend of superficial and uncommitted associations has left us feeling lonely and disconnected.

FORT WORTH, Texas — If you have a friend or loved one who is ready for a new start, please consider the inspirational book ‘Getting Up & Starting Over’ (ISBN: 978-0-9842743-0-7, Trading Life Publishing) by Steven D. Smallwood. Sometimes it takes a third party to speak the same things we speak to our loved ones over and over. In this inspirational book about starting over, in his own conversational approach, Steven shares his thoughts on getting up wherever you may find yourself in life’s journey.

BOSTON, Mass. — Smoked Goldeye Press this week announced the release of a children’s picture book that aims to explain how new money from the Federal Reserve inadvertently causes cycles of economic downturns in the United States economy — something embattled Fed chairman Ben Bernanke [...]

POMONA, N.Y. — The new book, “Brain Drain” (ISBN-13: 978-0984196302), authored by Charles F. Glassman, M.D., FACP, is a powerful work of non-fiction that teaches people how to break free of their brains’ automatic responses through understanding and controlling their mind/body connections. “Brain Drain” was [...]

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. — Hardly a week goes by without some sort of unethical behavior making national headlines. Whether it is a media hoax about a boy in a balloon or a Ponzi scheme of the highest caliber, unethical behavior has – sadly – become [...]