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A New Book, The Adventures of Oreo and Algonquin – The White House Tour, Takes us on a Magical Ride through History: Leah Taylor Jefferson Makes History Enchanting

February 22, 2012 By tjtheper Leave a Comment

Kearneysville, WV (PRWEB) December 28, 2011

The new book, The Adventures of Oreo and Algonquin – The White House Tours, tells the story of a miniature horse who travels to Washington DC with her human mother, Leah. While there, two mysterious children lead her into the White House where she meets her great grandfather Algonquin who belonged to Teddy Roosevelt. He takes Oreo on a wonderful journey through time to hear right from the horse?s mouth the truth about our history. This charming story teaches children Presidential History in a fun and educational way.

Leah C. Taylor Jefferson weaves the story of our Presidents into an entertaining story that helps children learn to enjoy history. This is the fourth book for Leah C. Taylor Jefferson who is the author of, Horses of the Presidents (Booksurge 2006) and co-authored, Fielding?s Literary Africa, (William Morrow 1986) and Fielding?s African Safaris, (William Morrow 1987).

Leah and her real miniature horse ?Oreo? visit local school and libraries and are available for interviews. Oreo even has a real rainbow tail!

http://www.adventuresoforeoandal.com

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Author Alan Anderson?s New Children?s Book Celebrates the Christmas Spirit

February 11, 2012 By tjtheper Leave a Comment


MURRAY, Utah (PRWEB) December 20, 2011

For many people, the Christmas season is a time of happiness, family and celebration. This is especially true for Alan Anderson. In his new book, The Christmas Sleigh (published by WestBow Press), Anderson weaves his fond memories of Christmas into a children?s story book that is sure to put anyone in the Christmas spirit.

The Christmas Sleigh tells the story of a young girl who is out on the town celebrating Christmas. Her parents, who are separated, put aside their differences for the evening on behalf of their daughter. While on a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the park, the friendly driver tells an exciting Christmas story about his own life which in the end has a magical affect on his customers.

Tommy the Christmas sleigh driver only seeks to make his passengers happy, an outlook on life that Anderson hopes will touch readers. ?It is a story that can have great affect upon anyone willing to listen and apply, but there is more to him than meets they eye and Anya comes to learn his secret.?

?Happiness cannot be found in seeking after selfish pleasures,? says Anderson, ?it can only be found as one puts forth sincere effort to make others happy.?

About the Author

Alan Anderson lives in Salt Lake City. Since his youth he has loved writing stories and drawing pictures, although this is his first attempt to share one of his stories with the public. He loves everything about Christmas ? the lights, the music, the decorations, family, snow, giving gifts, the celebration of the birth of our Savior. Anderson contends that when we care about others, life becomes richer.

WestBow Press is a strategic self-publishing alliance of Thomas Nelson, Inc., the world?s largest Christian publisher, and Author Solutions, Inc. (ASI) ? the world leader in the popular self-publishing industry segment. Through this partnership, authors benefit from the rich publishing heritage of Thomas Nelson and the speed-to-market advantages of the ASI self-publishing model. Titles published through WestBow Press are evaluated for sales potential and considered for publication under the Thomas Nelson imprint. Thomas Nelson, Inc. continues to ?inspire the world? with distribution of products in more than 100 countries worldwide. For more information, or to start publishing today, visit http://www.westbowpress.com or call (866)-928-1240. Follow us @westbowpress on Twitter for the latest news.

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New Book Tells Story of Having Confidence and Belief in Oneself

February 8, 2012 By tjtheper Leave a Comment

Princeton, NJ (PRWEB) December 16, 2011

A delightful story about a lovable five year old fairy that lives from the town of Luxaby but lacks the confidence and belief in herself is in the picture book titled LUXABY LILY written by Molly Vernon.

Lily stands only one inch tall which happens to be the smallest among the fairies. She doesn?t want to believe in herself anymore. She?s afraid of flying and worries that she can?t do it, she goes to school but can?t open up herself in class, and she only goes to bed at night and fall soundly to sleep if her mom is beside her. Things are really getting out of hand for little Lily. But, her mom will teach her a thing or two about the magic of believing in herself and having the confidence to conquer her fears.

The story of Lily in this book reminds readers about the importance of believing in oneself. To know that one can do something even if it has never been done before is something magical in itself that everyone should keep in their hearts and minds. Because things of true value are things that are hard to reach, obtain, and hold on, and if it will not be applied fully, pushing the body, mind, and spirit to the limits, then one will never reach the full potential that can only be reached by believing.

Furthermore, this book tells that everyone experience fears for a variety of reasons. Some fear certain things while others have fear that stem from overactive imaginations, making them afraid of things no one else can see or understand. The only solution is to help them to conquer their fears. It is only by conquering fear that one can truly understand that deep inside, self confidence is the magical solution to overcome it.

For more information on this book, interested parties may log on to http://www.Xlibris.com.

LUXABY LILY* by Molly Vernon

Publication Date: December 9, 2011

Picture Book; $ 21.99; 32 pages; 978-1-4691-3226-6

Picture Book Hardcover; $ 31.99; 32 pages; 978-1-4691-3225-9

Members of the media who wish to review this book may request a complimentary paperback copy by contacting the publisher at (888) 795-4274 x. 7879. To purchase copies of the book for resale, please fax Xlibris at (610) 915-0294 or call (888) 795-4274 x. 7879.

For more information on self-publishing or marketing with Xlibris, visit http://www.Xlibris.com. To receive a free publishing guide, please call (888) 795-4274.

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New Book “Penguin-Pedia” Reveals Eye-Opening Look Inside the Magical Kingdom of Penguins From Around the World – A Great Holiday Read – Come Down with Penguin-Mania!

February 5, 2012 By tjtheper Leave a Comment


Dallas, TX (PRWEB) December 14, 2011

“Penguin-Pedia: Photographs and Facts from One Man’s Search for the Penguins of the World,” by author and photographer, David Salomon in Dallas, TX, reveals an eye-opening look inside the magical kingdom of penguins from around the world.

A page-turner, Salomon introduces readers to the 17 living species of penguins on our planet today; and through exhaustive research and attention to detail offers them insightful information.

“Knowledge is a prerequisite for help,’ ‘This is the credo of David Salomon, and if you looking for an entertaining book about penguins with excellent images and lots of information, then this is the right one,” says Gerald Dick, PhD, MAS, CEO, World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA).

Join Salomon on his journey around the world, and meet the African, Yellow-eyed, and Humbolt penguins from such faraway places as Africa, the Falkland and Galapagos Islands.

Salomon became enchanted with penguins following a trip to Chiliean Patagonia, where he experienced his first penguin sighting.

“The first time I ever saw penguins, I was struck by their social structure and abundance of emotions,” says Salomon. “They gathered on the beach, exchanged verbal messages, played with each other, and even fought.”

Awe-inspired, Salomon set out on an educational journey, spending the next two years flying to remote places such as Argentina, Africa, and the Galapagos Islands to learn as much as he could about these incredible creatures.

Through exhaustive research, Salomon discovered that finding answers to his questions proved challenging. That?s when the idea for a comprehensive book of penguin information – complete with compelling pictures – came to mind.

Salomon reveals the history behind the existence of penguins, and goes into great detail about each from the largest, the Emperor, to the smallest, the Little (Fairy), with each chapter broken down into 16 different sections.

“Penguin-Pedia,” is Salomon?s contribution, which he hopes will help younger generations gain knowledge and better understand the penguins, their needs and the dangers they are facing.

For readers eager to experience their own personal journey to penguin paradise, Salomon provides a detailed travel glossary at the back of the book coupled with the approximate cost to visit each location, as well as a list of exhibits around the world.

To learn more visit: http://www.penguin-pedia.com and http://www.facebook.com/PenguinPedia

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In Addition to Adapting the Upcoming Road to Cana Book for Anne Rice, Talented Teen Graphic Novel Author / Creator Anne Elizabeth has THE PENDULUM Releasing

January 19, 2012 By tjtheper Leave a Comment


Atlanta, GA, Greenwich, CT and San Diego, CA (PRWEB) December 01, 2011

Sea Lion Books is releasing THE PENDULUM, the second graphic novel in Anne Elizabeth’s Pulse of Power series this month. THE PENDULUM will be able in print version through Amazon, Diamond Distributors, and Sea Lion Books and digitally through Iverse, Graphicly, Comixology, Kindle, and Ibooks. In addition to being a comic creator and adaptor, Anne Elizabeth is a romance author and the columnist for RT Book Reviews on the topic of comics, manga, and graphic novels. She is notably one of few comic creators for teen audiences.

In THE PENDULUM, Anne Elizabeth takes her heroine, Tia Stanton on an off-world journey. With the gift of tremendous magical powers, Tia’s life has become more complicated in this second graphic novel. Our heroine is at a serious turning point. No longer just a stock girl by day at Vivant ? the sentient supernatural store ? or a monster-hunting vigilante at night, Tia is facing an alien civil war. Difficult choices force Tia to choose a side, but it is crucial that she also takes action?ones that she can survive. ?Power up! Destiny is a choice.”

The idea for the Pulse of Power series began back in AE’s high school days. “I couldn’t let go of the characters ? their determination, wants, and needs are very real to me. It’s been a tremendous joy to see the stories come to life in graphic novels,? said AE. ?The teenager in me cannot stop grinning.” Written for both teens and adults, there will be a total of eight-books in the series. “I’m thrilled to be working with Sea Lion Books. They produce wonderful comics and graphic novels that are mini-magnificent works of art,” said Anne Elizabeth who is also the adaptor of Anne Rice?s Spring 2012 release, Christ The Lord: Road to Cana graphic novel.

“We are extremely thrilled to bring the next volume of Anne Elizabeth’s Pulse of Power series to life in graphic novel form,? said Derek Ruiz, Executive Vice President, and Publisher of Sea Lion Books. Anne has created a fantastic world that has excited and enticed fans. I’m glad to have her as part of the Sea Lion family of authors.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Anne Elizabeth has BS in Business and a MS in Communications from Boston University. She is a published author, comic creator, and the monthly columnist for RT BOOK Reviews on the topic of comics, manga, and graphic novels. AE is a member of the Author’s Guild; Romance Writers of America; and a regular presenter at the RT BOOK LOVERS Convention. Among her published credits are stories with Atria/Simon & Schuster, Highland Press, Dynamite Entertainment, and an upcoming trilogy with Sourcebooks. She lives in the mountains above San Diego with her husband, a retired Navy SEAL. You can visit AE on the Internet at http://www.anneelizabeth.net/

ABOUT SEA LION BOOKS:

Located in Atlanta, Georgia, Sea Lion Books LLC is a newly established publishing house, which specializes in all formats?hardcover, trade paperback, and mass market and in urban fantasy and young adult genres. Sea Lion Books LLC recent roster of authors include: International Bestselling author, Paulo Coelho, New York Times Bestselling authors, Richelle Mead and Richard A. Knaak plus more to be announced in the upcoming months. Contact David Dabel at 770-696-3452 or David(at)sealionbooks(dot)com . You can visit Sea Lion Books on the Internet at http://www.sealionbooks.com

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Holiday Magic Continues with Book Three of ?The Magic Series? by Scott Foster

December 21, 2011 By tjtheper Leave a Comment


Anderson, SC (PRWEB) November 15, 2011

South Carolina-based illustrator-author Scott Foster presents a sneak peek into his third book: ?The Magic of Santa?s Elves.?

In the third book of The Magic Series, young Bradley, explores the wonder of The North Pole and shares details about Santa?s Elves and other magical mysteries previously known only to Santa and his helpers. Creator, Scott Foster is sharing snippets of the next book at this season?s book readings and signing events. According to Foster, the much-anticipated release of book three will be announced after Bradley?s journals and sketches have been carefully assembled and re-told through his writing and illustrations.

Foster?s imaginative explanations of Christmas magic and captivating illustrations transport readers to a world where snow tastes like sugar cookies, snowpeople talk, a sled really flies, and the North Pole is home to Santa and many other special helpers.

Readers are first introduced to Bradley in book one: The Magic Snowflake. Young Bradley and his dog, Finnegan, discover one Christmas Eve that wishing on North Pole snowflakes can make dreams come true. After finding a mysterious sled perched in a tree, Bradley learns from Santa himself that a new Santa is named every 100 years, and, per his wish, he is the next candidate.

In book two, The Magic Sled, it?s Christmas morning and Bradley?s parents are introduced to the enchanted sled with a note from Santa explaining that Bradley is to become the next Santa. From magic corn to an orchard of snopples, readers are invited to a snowy wonderland of Christmas magic.

According to a recent reviewer of the books: ?If you?ve ever questioned how Santa can accomplish so much in one night, or been confused about seeing so many Santas during the holiday season, or wondered what North Pole hot chocolate tastes like?you just have to read these books! You?ll feel your heart smile as love and joy are woven throughout each page.?

Supporters of Foster’s work have declared that children of all ages ? big kids too ? love the captivating story of ?The Magic Snowflake? and ?The Magic Sled.? Foster encourages readers to get copies of the first two books before book 3 is released. Ask for them by name at local book stores or gift stores, or go online to TheMagicSnowflake.com.

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New Release Pits Young King Against Powerful, Evil Magician; Young Adult Book by Y. I. Shehadeh

October 27, 2011 By tjtheper Leave a Comment


Indianapolis, IN (PRWEB) August 11, 2011

Larry is just a boy when he learns he?s not actually a peasant but the son of a king. A magician in red robes with a magical staff appears from the sky with a green alien and gives the boy powers, hoping he?ll serve him when he grows up. The magician?s hopes soon disappear when the black-haired boy grows up and learns about his true heritage from his mother. He becomes the magician?s sworn enemy and vows to save the world from the evil magician.

The Legendary Heroes follows Larry?s adventures from joining a 7,000-strong army, to seeing his father?s hidden castle for the first time and fighting many battles against Venom and his evil colleagues. Spies, magic spells and bargains made with the animal kingdom all add to the excitement of this heroic tale, which tells the age-old story of the fight of good against evil. Larry will be tested on all sides before this story ends and the next adventure begins.

Author Yazan Shehadeh is a 14-year-old from Indianapolis who attends school in Pike Township. He plays sports ranging from football to track and field, his favorite sport. This is his first story. Shehadeh hopes it will make kids smile when they read it.

For more information, visit http://www.legendaryheroesthenovel.com

THE LEGENDARY HEROES: THE BEGINNING

Y.I. Shehadeh

Dog Ear Publishing

ISBN: 978-145750-372-6 – 80 pages – $ 13.00 US

Available at Ingram, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble

and fine bookstores everywhere

About Dog Ear Publishing, LLC

Dog Ear Publishing offers completely customized self-publishing services for independent authors. We provide cost-effective, fast, and highly profitable services to publish and distribute independently published books. Our book publishing and distribution services reach worldwide. Dog Ear authors retain all rights and complete creative control throughout the entire self-publishing process. Self-publishing services are available globally at http://www.dogearpublishing.net and from our offices in Indianapolis.

Dog Ear Publishing ? self-publishing that actually makes sense.

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New Book Offers Young Readers a Wizard?s Guidebook

October 26, 2011 By tjtheper Leave a Comment


Mount Laurel, NJ (PRWEB) September 14, 2011

J.K. Rowling?s wildly successful Harry Potter franchise has reached countless wizard fans around the world. Now, with his new book The Wizard’s Handbook: How to Be a Wizard in the 21st Century (published by Balboa Press), Mario Garnet reveals his ideas and methods for how young people can fulfill their dream of becoming wizards.

The Wizard?s Handbook encourages readers to be more than they believe they can be. Garnet crafts this guidebook as an exciting adventure guided by a headmaster of a wizardry school with four distinctly different magical instructors.

The book is designed to be a daily companion, compact in size and compressed with facts for the hurried executive or the busy student or anyone with limited time. Written in several styles ? including narratives, poetry, reference guides, and interviews ? this guidebook engages readers with numerous illustrations and references to prominent figures in media.

Garnet delivers a unique book that any fan of wizardry will love with a series of grottos teaching different lessons about the magic in human culture and the secret mystical truths still hiding within each reader. Complete with a number of illustrations and an in-depth companion website, The Wizard?s Handbook is Garnett?s guide to showing young people his window into the world of magic.

About the Author

Mario Garnet has been a student of Rosicrucian mysticism since he was 17 and completed Jean Houston?s Mystery School in 1994. He has degrees in aeronautical engineering and business administration and has worked in the commercial world, the government/military establishment, and the medical arena as a design engineer, computer programmer, hypnotherapist, hospital administrator and accounting software consultant. Garnet was raised in a military family and has traveled extensively in the United States, Japan and Germany. During his career he traveled on business to Korea, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, India, Thailand and Europe.

Balboa Press, a division Hay House, Inc. ? a leading provider in publishing products that specialize in self-help and the mind, body, and spirit genres. Through an alliance with indie book publishing leader Author Solutions, Inc., authors benefit from the leadership of Hay House Publishing and the speed-to-market advantages the self-publishing model. For more information, visit balboapress.com. To start publishing your book with Balboa Press, call 877-407-4847 today. For the latest, follow @balboapress on Twitter.

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Gypsy Girl Releases Gypsy Magic for the Family’s Soul: A Romany Book of Oil, Sachets, Incense and Spells

October 16, 2011 By tjtheper Leave a Comment

Wooster, Ohio (PRWEB) November 14, 2006

New book, “Gypsy Magic for the Family’s Soul,” by Allie instructs readers how to lose weight, encourage peace among blended family members and connect to deceased loved ones.

“Gypsy Magic for the Family’s Soul” by Allie is a powerful collection of magic to heal and protect the reader and their family. Based on ancient Gypsy rites, the formulas and spells within allow the reader to tap into their own innate gifts and transform their life. They are a mix of Allie’s personal secrets along with the successful combinations she uses to help her clients — and now the reader — succeed.

Gypsy Magic for the Family’s Soul provides easy-to-understand steps that incorporate ordinary household objects to:


Lose weight

Heal and renew

Request spiritual visits from family friends

Rid your home of ghosts

Communicate with your pet

Get step-parents and step-children to co-exist

…and more.

The book contains chapters on the creation and usage of oils, incenses, sachets and spells, as well as Gypsies and the Holocaust and hints and tips for successful magic.

Release date for the both the e-book and the soft cover is November 14, 2006. The e-book is available in PDF format for USD 5.45, and will be available online at http://www.gypsygirlpress.net/. The soft cover is USD 11.99 and will be available through Amazon.com.

Gypsy Magic for the Family’s Soul is the third in a series of “Gypsy Magic for the Soul” books. Other books cover topics including Love, Family, Dreams and Astral Travel.

Allie is an internationally renowned Personal Intuitive Advisor with a thriving practice in Ohio. A descendant of the Rom gypsies of Transylvania, she is blessed with the gifts of clairvoyance (seeing psychic visions), claircognizance (knowing facts without knowing how one receives the information), clairaudience (hearing the voice of the Divine), energy/light healing, prophecy and the knack with communicating with her spirit guides and angels.

Her syndicated metaphysical advice column, Ask Allie, is available on over fifty web sites and her Podcast is heard around the world. To schedule a lecture or book signing, visit Gypsy Girl Press at http://www.gypsygirlpress.net for more information. To schedule a reading, please visit her web site, Gypsyadvice, at http://www.gypsyadvice.com.

Contact: Allie Theiss

Gypsy Girl Press

PO Box 1511

Wooster, Oh 44691

330.264.9977

http://www.gypsygirlpress.net/

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A Dance Teacher’s Charming New Children’s Book Teaches Patience, Forgiveness and Explores the Magic of Dance

October 15, 2011 By tjtheper Leave a Comment

Boulder City, Nevada (PRWEB) June 15, 2007

The Magic Tutu, a new book by children’s dance studio owner (and wife of Desi Arnaz, Jr.) Amy Arnaz, is a gorgeously illustrated children’s book about a young dancer who discovers the true meaning of kindness.

Doesn’t every little girl dream of being a ballerina? In Amy Arnaz’s magical illustrated children’s book, a young ballet dancer gains inner wisdom as she grapples with jealousy, forgiveness and the gift of a magical new tutu.

The story comes from Arnaz’s experience with her daughter and with other young dancers, and it was presented as a live ballet production by her theater. Children will adore the cheerful photos and the warm-hearted story, and parents will cherish the very special messages about honesty and strength of character. A story as classic as The Nutcracker, this book is sure to be a cherished edition to any home or school library.

“The Magic Tutu makes me want to dance forever.” -Alyssa (age 8)

All proceeds from sales of The Magic Tutu will go directly to help non-profit Boulder City Ballet Company (BCBC). BCBC was founded by Amy and Desi Arnaz in 1998 to give children in the community a healthy, loving and professional environment to learn about the magical world of ballet and classical music.

For more information or to request a free review copy, please contact the author at TheMagicTutu(@)aol.com. The Magic Tutu is available for sale online at Amazon.com, Borders.com, and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.

About the Author

Amy Arnaz danced with the San Diego Ballet Company and the Nevada Dance Theater. She opened her own dance studio and kept it for 27 years. The founder of the Boulder City Ballet Company for children, she is the recipient of many awards, including Outstanding Contribution to Culture and to the Youth of Boulder City award and the Spirit of Nevada Award. She lives in Boulder City, Nevada with her husband, Desi Arnaz, Jr., four cats and a dog.

About BookSurge

BookSurge LLC, an Amazon.com company, is a pioneer in self-publishing and print-on-demand services. Offering unique publishing opportunities and access for authors, BookSurge boasts an unprecedented number of authors whose work has resulted in book deals with traditional publishers as well as successful authorpreneurs who enhance or build a business from their professional expertise.

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