Tag: Books and Publishing

TORONTO, Ontario /eNewsChannels/ -- Graphology, long derided as a parlor game in North America, is widely used clinically in Israel and Europe, according to Annette Poizner, Ed.D., a Registered Social Worker practicing in Toronto. Poizner, a certified graphologist, published doctoral research which explored graphology use within psychotherapy. That study, performed at the University of Toronto, is summarized in her just published textbook, 'Clinical Graphology: An Interpretive Manual for Mental Health Practitioners' (ISBN: 978-0398087265; Charles C Thomas Publisher).

MILWAUKEE, Wisc. /eNewsChannels/ -- In the summer of 2004 Margaret Meader and her family headed to the hospital excited for the cesarean birth of her second child. They, and their medical team, were shocked when Evan arrived with severe deformities that were later diagnosed as Apert Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. /eNewsChannels/ -- Minnesota native Jayne Jones and University of Minnesota graduate Alicia Long cut their political teeth as idealistic young staffers on Capitol Hill working for Senator Norm Coleman. That eye-opening behind-the-scenes experience has lead them to write 'Capitol Hell' (ISBN: 978-1592985364), a saucy novel about the crazy co-workers, high maintenance politicians, and over-the-top entourages that can only be found inside the beltway.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Just released children's chapter book, "Sir Licksalot & The Island Fools" (ISBN: 978-1462680924), makes a summer debut and wins the Gold! According to Author D.L. Carroll, "This is the second book in the Sir Licksalot series. 'Sir Licksalot & The Island Fools,' submitted to Family Review Center for a review, resulted in inclusion to their awards program. I was pleasantly surprised and honored to receive their prestigious 2012 Gold Award."

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- A&I Books Pre-paid Cards, allowing purchasers to create photo books online at a discount with advance payment, are now for sale online at bhphotovideo.com or at the B&H Superstore in NYC.

CINCINNATI, Ohio /eNewsChannels/ -- What began as a solo Appalachian Trail (AT) adventure with bears, bugs, and blisters, has become an annual fundraising source for Sunshine, a home for the developmentally disabled in Maumee, Ohio. When author and speaker Jeff Alt embarked on his AT journey to raise funds for Sunshine, he didn't know that his journey would spark the creation of an annual event.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- 'Any Ol' Jack' (ISBN: 0-6155-0521-X; ebook), a recently released book by Jack Dexter, promises to inspire people who are confused about their sexuality. Dexter describes this engaging read as a 'self-help book that will break people out of the closet.'

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- 'Sarcophagus' by Jean-Pierre Chevalier (ISBN: 978-0-595-67678-1; ebook: ISBN: 978-0-595-83618-5) is now available in Kindle Edition at Amazon.com. This underground classic is a compelling literary phenomenon, read by patient advocates and would-be whistle-blowers.

PHOENIX, Ariz. /eNewsChannels/ -- In his latest book, 'Suicide of a Superpower' (2012), the American political commentator, Pat Buchanan, referred to the massive collapse of Christian values in U.S. culture since mid-twentieth century as 'the death of Christian America.' However, in his new book, 'Salvation is from the Jews: Moses, Judaism, and the Jewishness of Christianity' (ISBN: 978-1449725464), Christian theologian, J. Christopher, gives a different explanation for the same event.

MARSHFIELD, Mass. /eNewsChannels/ -- Writers Glen Publications announces the release of 'The Gospel of Ashes' (ISBN: 978-0982589229), a thriller, by author Lloyd R. Prentice.