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Soon to be a children’s classic, Ella’s Golden Hearts, by author Dawn DeAnnuntis Engle, captures the innocence and beauty of one child’s heart as she discovers that everyone is unique and special in their own way.

Genesis: The Bullet Was Meant For Me: D.C. Sniper Story Untold

Paris, France in 1878 was a city of privilege and beauty for the rich but one of struggle and heartache for the poor. For a homeless single woman wandering the streets alone, there are few choices for survival.

ONE of the most famous poems ever written by Swansea's Dylan Thomas is being celebrated in woollen words.

Renaissance Learning Report Reveals Student Reading Habits

Play Technologies has released a new iPhone application. The "CITEharvard: Harvard Style Guide" is aimed at academics and students needing a quick, at-hand refresher in referencing sources.

Come along for Dashner’s amazing twist and turn journey and journey into the World of Ink at Stories for Children Magazine today and learn more about this exciting children’s author.

The beautifully illustrated new children’s classic Mikhael the Mighty records the exploits of a heroic knight.

Lilly and Boris are two young fairies who carelessly leave their home without permission in Mischief in the Mushroom Patch.

Four girls who help a schoolmate adjust to a new life find themselves learning much more than they expected in Keza Ruzima’s latest teenage novel.

How is the author dealing with the roaring success of his collection of stories? When asked this question in an interview which takes place at the Potter’s Shed – a cosy café/bar in Munich’s trendy Schwabing district – the British/Nigerian a

In 2007 the Bird Flu virus mutated into a form that could more easily infect human beings. One more major mutation could start a worldwide pandemic, the likes of which has never been seen.

Why an American Body Psychotherapist Preferred Europe is an insightful look at the connections between intimate relationships, professional development, and cultural conditioning.

L.D. Hockenberry’s Devil’s Backbone is a chilling novel about a woman trying to rebuild her life only to face a very disquieting future.

A pet squirrel named Jimmie brings companionship and adventure to three boys, their family, and their town.

In The Franklin Conspiracy, a displeased group of men seek revenge for something that happened back in the time of the Conquistadors. Will they get vengeance or will unlikely hero William Stirling be able to put an end to their raid?

Learning to spell the days of the week and the months of the year is fun with Duster Dustbunny!

A. Al-Shammari’s Confessions from a Rebel is a beautiful collection of melodic poetry meant to inspire, shock and move both the innocent and most cynical of souls.

The Journal of an Unknown Knight is based on true events and is the riveting political memoir of author and journalist Jose Alejandrino...

One woman’s journey through a crucial stage of exploration – from heartache to triumph, from California to Albania – is revealed in poetry and prose.

The Dylan Thomas Centre continues its programme of lunchtime talks with Malcolm Parr discussing Stanley Spencer on Friday, 13 November at 1pm.

Lauded as "the epitome of romance and thriller all tied up into one compelling package," Morgan Leshay takes you back to the Sleepy Hollow of your youth in an enthralling new tale about the "dreamy village" of Washington Irving's vision.

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Actor's Workshop of Sacramento presents "The Spoon River Anthology" by Edgar Lee Masters, November 13 through November 29, 2009. Performances are 8pm Fridays and Saturdays and 2pm Sundays at Wilkerson Theatre, 25th & R Streets, Sacramento, Ca.

Indie author, Rebecca S. Foote, has published her first novel "In Shadows". The novel centers upon the relationship of a vampire and his protege. The novel is available in several formats on Amazon.com and Smashwords.com.

Friends thought this American-born writer was insane or desperate to give away copies of his satire "Pookoo." But suddenly the once-upon-a-time shot putter and discus thrower started building a worldwide audience. He now has readers in 15 countries.

The Newest Offering from Menge Continues to Feature Queen Vernita and the Great Hospitality She Offers Her Friends All Year

Come and meet Larry Kaplan, author of the holocaust mystery novel, House of Ghosts, at the Miami Book Fair from November 12 through November 15, 2009.

Much more than a story of addiction, Battling the Blessings is a snapshot of American history. Fulgham treats us with his memories of growing up in the 50's and 60's, using the slang and lingo of that time in his realistic dialogue.

To make her website easier to find, and as promised in a recent wordpress post , novelist, Margaret Bowker has changed her website address to the basic name that most writers seem to have and will be putting signed copies of Farina House on play.com

La-Tea-Da! Tea Room and Parlour's book signing for Shoe-Blogger-Turned-Author Felicia Coley has been canceled

China: Ancient Culture, Modern Society provides a quick survey as well as ample resources for further learning about this great civilization and increasingly important nation.

This is the gripping and revelatory tale of Mary, sister of Lazarus and Martha, who stood alone as the only follower of Jesus – including his apostles – to truly understand the incredible and holy significance of his crucifixion and resurrection.

Theatre and psychoanalysis come together at a Connecting Conversations event on 4 December at which playwright Nicholas Wright, whose play Mrs Klein is currently at the Almeida Theatre, will discuss the play with psychoanalyst Helen Taylor Robinson.

The Institute of Psychoanalysis is holding a fascinating event at which eminent psychoanalyst, writer and teacher Dr Ronald Britton will explore theories of body and mind.

A sizzling multicultural novel by Ohio author, Nona David, presents gripping events in a Nigerian boarding school; mid-life crises of white-collar parents; tragic issues of an American Family.

Frank Wayne Martin is a World War II veteran whose new book, Patton's Lucky Scout, is a fascinating memoir of World War II by a remarkable soldier, a scout working behind enemy lines for General George S. Patton’s famed Third Army on the move.

An edgy new literary novel, Party Line taps the archetypes and adventures of dreams to release a unique vision of a most basic human instinct: helping others fight their own demons.

Mark Kalita Enterprises, the publisher of the series by Kelaiah, the author, has secured the domain freelittlebook.com in which "God is my Light: Three books of Kelaiah" will be distributed for free.

Unemployed man in Cannock, UK puts spare time to good use and writes a novel

The new ongoing werewolf saga from Bram Stoker Award Winner, Mike Oliveri, is now available in a special edition for Kindle, iPhone and iPod Touch. Free sample chapters can be downloaded via Amazon.

Join us for the rest of this week’s Dylan Thomas Festival events:

Reiki Master and author Adelphia shares an inspiring and enlightening story that will help change your life for the better

In a dreamy little country called Aurealia, there exists a race that has evolved from early Aboriginals.

Publishers Weekly has announced November 7th as National bookstore Day, a day devoted to the celebration of bookselling on a national and international scale. Join Sylvan Dell Publishing and thousands of bookstores across the country in making this e

There are lots of events to enjoy as part of the Dylan Thomas Festival.

Sister Serenity and the War of 2059 is an eerie foretelling of a possible future of America living under draconian laws.

Techno-savvy Elizabeth Latimer is the heroine of a new Swashbuckling adventure called THE PIRATE VORTEX. Penned by thriller writer Deborah Cannon, it is the first title in her new Elizabeth Latimer, Pirate Hunter series for young adults.

Four elves with a gift for music help Santa prepare for Christmas in Santa’s Musical Elves.

A. S. Finney’s Visitations is a futuristic and chilling novel about the end of days