‘USA in Decline’: CEO Dissects Failing American Political and Economic System
BOSTON, March 24, 2009 — One can’t turn on the radio or television without hearing a story about the failing Global economic system. But how did it happen, who’s to blame and where do we go from here? “USA in Decline” (published by iUniverse) by David Phillips, a former CEO…
Florida Author Writes of Romance and Intrigue During the Algerian War: ‘The Maghreb Amulet’
TRINITY, Fla., March 23, 2009 — Chantal’s life was ideal. She lived in the romantic city of Paris during the 60’s, had a job that she adored and a man that she loved madly. Everything was picture perfect; that is until the day that her lover Alex was arrested for murder. “The Maghre…
‘Living with Animals’: Hero of New Novel Champions the Cause of Animal Rights
SAN MATEO, Calif., March 20, 2009 — To be a person of conviction is not unique. One encounters people of conviction every day. But just how far are most people willing to go to follow their convictions? “Living with Animals: Hardy’s Justice” (published by iUniverse), by Nellis…
‘BEAR: Flight to Liberty’: Thriller Over the Northern Atlantic Outlines Perils, Perseverance in Flight for Freedom
NEW YORK, March 20, 2009 — In 1976, Capt. Mikhail Makarov leads the crew of a Soviet TU-95 Bear D airplane in their defection from the USSR, his decision to leave his homeland decades in the making.
“BEAR: Flight to Liberty” (published by iUniverse) by Miguel Vargas-Caba tells the crew…
Memoir Speaks to Undeniable Power of Love
One Family Makes Difference for Haole Boy
MILWAUKIE, Ore., March 19, 2009 — Lanakila Achong didn’t feel any love as a child — only pain, fear and hatred. It is his fondest, deepest hope that his daughter’s life will be nothing like his — and he wanted to share this with her. T…
New Thriller Offers Disaster, Intrigue, and Adventure
The Story of One Young Woman’s Journey to Triumph Over Evil
SPOKANE, Wash., March 18, 2009 — The intrigue of unseen spiritual struggles between good and evil fill the new fiction thriller, “Sharene, Death: A Prerequisite for Life” (published by iUniverse). God and Satan batt…
The Bible Gets a New Modern Twist: First of Three in Series to Simplify Bible Stories
COLUMBUS, Ga., March 18, 2009 — Using modern language and phraseology, author Bill Stahl retells the ancient stories of the Bible in his own words in “The Bible’s Story of Salvation” (published by iUniverse). He incorporates the contributions of Bible scholars, historic, a…
Short Stories From the Heart: Author’s Childhood Memories Painful, Personal
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 11, 2009 — While the title sounds idyllic, “The Girl From Gladden Street” (published by iUniverse), by Jeannette McDonald, takes the reader through the author’s painful childhood and scarred past with personal short stories detailing her shattered r…
‘Unwrapping the CIO: Demystifying the Chief Information Officer Position’: Multiple Personalities, Viewpoints, Responsibilities Examined
BROOMFIELD, Colo., March 10, 2009 — What is the chief information officer (CIO) position really all about? What skills are needed to successfully do this job? Where does the CIO position belong in the organization? Why is it so difficult for business people to understand and communicate with the C…
‘Oceans Apart’: Friendship, Then Love, Awaken in Musicians’ Hearts in New Tale by Vivien Russell
BLOOMINGTON, Ind., March 6, 2009 — The worlds of Canadian pianist Miles Parizonasky and renowned British cellist Vienna Markham are forever changed when Miles writes a piece of music, “Waterfalls,” and conceives the idea of having Vienna play the cello harmony that runs within.
Au…