Author Biopsies Modern Social and Political Trends
ALBEQUERQUE, N.M., Aug. 19, 2009 — There is a shortage of modern authors who tackle current social and cultural issues with biting fictional commentary in the greatest tradition of Ayn Rand. “The Kicker of St. John’s Wood” (…
iUniverse Presents: ‘Call Me Shady’
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y., Aug. 19, 2009 — At fourteen months old, Janet “Shady” Shahadi, was bundled into a taxi by her pregnant mother and delivered to her father’s cigar store. The cabby unceremoniously placed Shady on top of a pile of newspapers on the counter of her father’…
Church Elder Probes Issue of Hypocrisy Within Christian Church
WAIPAHU, Hawaii, Aug. 18, 2009 — “Holiness: Can the Church Do This or Not? And if the Church Can, How Come it Seems so Many In the Church Aren’t Doing It?” (published by iUniverse) by author and chu…
Author’s Word Paintings Spring from 40 Years of World Travel
HOUSTON, Aug. 18, 2009 — “All but a Small Painting” (published by iUniverse) by author J. Olin Fischer is his first compilation of 46 word paintings stemming from his experiences of living in the Andes many years in additio…
Army Officer and Refugee Find Love in Midst of War
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 17, 2009 — An unconventional love story unfolds between a young refugee and the U.S. Army officer who rescues her in the new Editor’s Choice winner, “Sanctuary” (published by iUniverse) by N.E. Julian. In this nov…
DANIA BEACH, Fla., Aug. 17, 2009 — Many wonder what goes on in the twisted mind of a convict. The new fiction novel by Barbara Kane, “Torah Betrayed” (published by iUniverse), explores the continuously self-centered thoughts of a sociopath who has no regrets, empathy or conscience a…
‘Echoes of E’den’: Novel Depicts Family’s Five Century Long Fight for Social Justice
CARLSBAD, Calif., Aug. 14, 2009 — Many families hold strong traditions passed down through their lineage. Some families have business or political traditions such as the Forbes or the Kennedys. In “Echoes of E’den” (published by iUniverse) by George L. England Sr., the Hems…
‘The Code of Destiny’: Daydreams Give Insight Into Protagonist
PHEONIX, Aug. 14, 2009 — It is said that daydreams are a window into the soul. They can also be therapeutic, as Ava Ballantyne discovers in the new novel, “The Code of Destiny” (published by iUniverse) by Sarah Enochs.
Ava Ballantyne is a classic “type A” personality. She…
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 13, 2009 — From cranky bosses to incompetent coworkers, traffic jams, inconsiderate drivers, and crowded break rooms, the hurdles people encounter while making their way through the typical work day in big cities are enough to drive even the sanest of people up a wall.
Tanna Mars…
‘Getting Things Done Through Project Management’: Increasing Personal and Job Efficiency
DAYTON, Ohio, Aug. 12, 2009 — Most daily activities can be considered “projects.” Most tasks have multiple ways to be completed — some easier than others. Deji Badiru’s book “Getting Things Done Through Project Management” (published by iUniverse) i…
