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“Let It Be Now” by Robert Collet Tricaro
May 17th
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“Let It Be Now” is a meditative collection of poems from Robert Collet Tricaro
Let It Be Now by Robert Collet Tricaro
The cover of this book suggests what the reader can expect: a young man standing naked on wet beach sand during a violent electrical storm, his hands clasped as though in prayer.
The book’s title is also the seminal poem in the collection–a person tempting fate, questioning his faith.
One poem in this book examines “Nature’s Script” — animals as players on the world stage, acting out ways of eluding predators. Dogs and horses as companions, steers and hogs as beef and pork.
“This collection gives you the lowdown on reality, without the sugarcoating”, one reviewer wrote.
The last poem “Nocturne” ends quietly:
So within myself, the iris of my mind becomes a cobalt stillness, where images emerge–unmistakably you and you and you
Author Name:: Robert Collet Tricaro Book Title:: Let It Be Now ISBN:: 1-59924-927-8 Publisher:: Finishing Line Press
Wildlife Advocate Maria Daddino Runner-Up 2012 Green Book Festival
May 17th
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Wildlife Advocate Maria Daddino Runner-Up 2012 Green Book Festival also Wins First Honorable Mention At 2012 San Francisco Book Festival
Maria's Duck Tales: Wildlife Stories From My Garden by Maria Daddino
One dynamic woman, who has created a wildlife habitat in her backyard, imparts wonderful stories of her little friends, the untamed creatures who also live there. Enjoy these touching anecdotes from author Maria Daddino in her new book, Maria’s Duck Tales: Wildlife Stories From My Garden.
A passionate gardener and wildlife enthusiast, Maria’s extensive native and natural garden, certified as a wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation, as well as a Monarch WayStation by Monarch Watch, has been on display in several East End garden tours.
The Green Book Festival determines winners based on overall writing style and presentation of work, as well as the potential to enhance understanding of the environment and its issues.
The San Francisco Book Festival uses a panel of industry experts to determine winners based upon general excellence and the author’s passion for telling a good story, as well as the potential of the work to reach a wider audience.
Maria writes a weekly community column, “From Fourth Neck,” for the Western Edition of The Southampton Press. Her essays More >
“Math City” by Ahmad Amani
May 16th
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“Math City” by Ahmad Amani will make you think and laugh and cheer – reminisce of Gulliver’s Travels by Johnathan Swift
Math City by Ahmad Amani
Monster Number was grossly overweight and had a shaggy body like a mammoth. In the beginning, Monster number could not walk very well and swayed a little, tottering, and falling.
But he was trained for detecting and killing by my father. After a few days, we attacked Math City.
Math City was bombarded, the doors and the walls shaking while the dark shade of the Monster Number came down, covering the city.
Monster Number threw big stones at Math City, one after another, and a like repulsive ghoul crashed through any barrier. And then some horrible explosions happened.
Author Name:: Ahmad Amani Author Website:: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/94427 Book Title:: Math City ISBN:: 1475116519 Publisher:: CreateSpace Release Date:: May 5, 2012
“Unquenchable Love” by Shalone Anderson
May 16th
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“Unquenchable Love: Despite The Drama” by Shalone Anderson – The weight of skeletons may cause “Love” to be strained beyond repair.
Unquenchable Love: Despite The Drama by Shalone Anderson
Jewel, Pastor Daniels, Prince Emmanuel, Pastor Tommy, Patricia and Susan all have two things in common. They each long for love and have skeletons that won’t stay buried.
Jewel, a single mother, has been hurt, betrayed, abused by “love.” She’s starting her life over again. A new job, in a new city just her and her infant son. She has given up on love. She has nothing to fear, except the desire she has for her new boss. But loving him is too risky.
Pastor Daniels happens to be one of the most desirable men in ministry. His past is unbelievable. Saved, sanctified and Spirit filled, he is 100% committed to Christ. He has been praying for the wife of his destiny. His patience has grown thin with the drama and desperation of the “church” women. He is a gentle giant with the heart of gold. He is mild-mannered and even-tempered; yet one thing causes him to try to rip a man’s head, right off of his neck.
Emmanuel is a very wealthy African Prince. He was there for Jewel when she was at her lowest. He is More >
“Squawk 7700″ by Peter Buffington
May 16th
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“Squawk 7700″ by Peter Buffington is a new aviation autobiography that provides eye-opening details of regional airline operations.
Squawk 7700 by Peter Buffington
Squawk 7700, an aviation autobiography by Peter M. Buffington, tells of his personal adventure into the world of aviation to achieve a professional airline pilot career. He provides riveting details of daily operations within the aviation industry, and the struggles flight crew members face to maintain their lifestyles.
Buckle your seat belt and prepare for an eye-opening, turbulent ride into the world of aviation from the pilot’s seat. From student pilot at age 15, to flight instructor, to nighttime cargo pilot, and finally to first officer aboard the ATR 42 and ATR 72 turboprop airliners, island hopping across the Caribbean, Buffington relates his personal experiences. He explains why recent accidents, like Colgan Air Flight 3407, in Buffalo, NY, and Comair Flight 5191, in Lexington, KY, can occur.
Jeff Skiles, the first officer with Captain C.B. “Sully” Sullenberger on US Airways Flight 1549 that ditched into the Hudson River, endorses “Squawk 7700” as “mandatory reading,”
“Based upon my personal experiences as an airline pilot and as acting first officer aboard US Airways Flight 1549 that ditched into the Hudson River,” Skiles says, “I More >
“Anasazi Intrigue” by Linda Weaver Clarke
May 13th
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Mystery/Adventure Novel, “Anasazi Intrigue: The Adventures of John and Julia Evans Mystery Series” by Linda Weaver Clarke, Receives Great Book Alert Award.
Anasazi Intrigue: The Adventures of John and Julia Evans by Linda Weaver Clarke
Stolen artifacts, a devastating flood, and mysterious events begin to unfold in Anasazi Intrigue: The Adventures of John and Julia Evans Series.
Socrates Book Review gave the book the Socrates Great Book Alert Award! She wrote: “This is the first book I’ve read by Linda Weaver Clarke and I’m already hooked. The first pages grab you right in and grab at your heartstrings as you read about the destruction caused by the flood. When Julia and John fight for their lives, readers will be on the edge of their seats for this one.
“There’s also romance in the mix. John and Julia’s marriage is strong and they are quite supportive of each other. Even when they have their ups and downs, it’s not for long and they get right back into each other’s arms. It’s nice to see a relationship portrayed this way. Very realistic and believable! This series is a ‘must read’ for me. And…my Socrates Great Book Alert Award!” (Socrates Book Review)
Susan Ortlieb of Suko’s Notebook Reviews was impressed with More >
Have you joined the “MANHUNT” – Lillie Spencer
May 13th
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Have you joined the “MANHUNT” – Lillie Spencer’s Debut Romantic Suspense Novel
Manhunt by Lillie Spencer
Sometimes you have to forget it all to remember what really matters.
Michael Brennan’s life and career come to an abrupt halt when he receives a phone call telling him the love of his life, Nikki Wright, is in the hospital after another attack by her ex-boyfriend Sebastian Cross. Rushing back to Hershey, PA, Michael turns up at Nikki’s hospital bedside covered in Sebastian’s blood and tells her they have to leave immediately.
Though her injuries have induced amnesia, Nikki inherently feels she can trust this man with her life. Soon, they find themselves on the run from both their own troubled pasts and authorities hunting for Sebastian’s killer. But with each new day and each touch drawing her further into Michael’s embrace, Nikki remembers more about this fugitive she once loved, and who still loves her enough to risk everything to protect her and keep her safe.
About the author:
Lillie likes to joke that she is a mother, author, and wife – usually in that order. Although her background is in Wildlife Biology, writing has always been her passion. A former teaching assistant for English Composition and English More >
“Aging Is A Journey Of Changes” by Marcia Casar Friedman
May 2nd
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Be the best that you can be – “Aging Is A Journey Of Changes” by Marcia Casar Friedman
Aging is a Journey of Changes by Marcia Casar Friedman
Life does not come with a how-to-age manual, but if it did, the subjects covered in Aging Is A Journey Of Changes, would be included in that guidebook. The emphasis is on practical daily mental, emotional, and social maturity, not on the physical changes of aging. And there is an all important emphasis on the truth, that writing is healing!
Aging has a negative undertone, carried over from attitudes urbanized before our current technology was developed. Marcia includes many questions, thoughtful analyzing relating to the subject and opportunities for decision-making. It is a work book! Just like life, if you want an improved life, effort is essential.
A mistaken belief is that no change equals a secure feeling of everything being fine. No change means no growth. Change is good! Change creates opportunities for unexpected accomplishments by keeping people at the top of their game. It relieves boredom, increases confidence, and provides resilience for the future. Change can be extremely difficult, but it is worth the effort. Take control! Be the change you want to see More >
“Midnight Sun, Arctic Moon” by Mary Albanese
May 2nd
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Epicenter Press Announces the Release of Midnight Sun, Arctic Moon: Mapping the Wild Heart of Alaska by Mary Albanese
Midnight Sun, Arctic Moon: Mapping the Wild Heart of Alaska by Mary Albanese
Mary Albanese, a young woman from upstate New York, began the adventure of a lifetime when she abandoned her safe and conventional path to follow the quiet but insistent inner voice that called to her—and carried her far.
Irresistibly and inexplicably drawn to Alaska, Albanese, who was trained as a teacher, thought the pieces were beginning to come together when she learned of a teacher shortage in Alaska. Intent on her desire to go north, Albanese applied to every school in that sprawling state, but didn’t receive a single job offer. Still, Albanese felt that Alaska was waiting for her—and knew that if she didn’t go there, her life would never feel complete.
With a one-way ticket to Fairbanks and a long-held belief that “if at first you don’t succeed, try something that’s harder,” Albanese arrived in Alaska and found herself becoming a geological explorer. Midnight Sun, Arctic Moon: Mapping the Wild Heart of Alaska is her story. Midnight Sun, Arctic Moon: (Epicenter Press, ISBN: 978-1-935347-17-0, Trade Paper, 5 ½ x 8 More >
“Fatal Induction” by Bernadette Pajer
May 1st
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“Fatal Induction” by Bernadette Pajer will be available nationwide on May 1, 2012 from Poisoned Pen Press
Fatal Induction: A Professor Bradshaw Mystery (Professor Bradshaw Mysteries) by Bernadette Pajer
Poisoned Pen Press announces the upcoming release of Fatal Induction by Bernadette Pajer. Fatal Induction (Category: Mystery. Hardcover, ISBN: 978-1-59058-612-9, $24.95, 232 pages/Trade Paper, ISBN: 978-1-59058-614-3, 232 pages, $14.95/Large Print Trade Paper, ISBN: 978-1-59058-613-6, $22.95, 326 pages) will be available wherever fine books are sold on May 1, 2012.
Set in Seattle, 1901, Fatal Induction has received high advance praise. Library Journal (March 2012) raves that Fatal Induction “shines brightly, bringing a real sense of scientific inquiry and wonder to the turn-of-the-20th-century historical. [Pajer’s] ability to weave together technology and emotion makes for an engaging series.” An advance review in Publishers Weekly (January 30, 2012) reports that protagonist Professor Benjamin Bradshaw “will win readers over as he puts his own life and his friendship with Det. James O’Brien in jeopardy in pursuit of the truth.”
In Fatal Induction, the race to win an electrical competition incites Professor Bradshaw’s obsession for invention. The winner’s telephonic system will deliver music of the Seattle Grand Theater to homes throughout the city, and Bradshaw, Professor of Electrical Engineering at the More >
