Couple Seeks out More Natural Lifestyle in Peter Finch’s New Memoir

Roseneath, Ontario (PRWEB) June 28, 2013 - In “High Up in the Rolling Hills: A Living on the Land” (published by iUniverse), author Peter Finch shares the personal journey that he and his wife, Gundi, set out on, exploring, as an independent couple, the vital role of nature, creativity and healthy food in life.

In midlife, the couple made the shift to living on the land, ushering in a new phase in their life, as they set down roots in the hills and settled into a deliberately simplified lifestyle. Invigorated by their natural surroundings and the pleasures and health benefits of growing, selling, and eating fresh organic food, Finch reveals how he became a passionate advocate of traditional, small-scale, organic, chemical-free farming.

An excerpt from “High Up in the Rolling Hills”:

“Craving fresh air, peace and quiet, a simpler life, a slower pace and more space, we headed up into these mysterious hills. We feathered our new nest, a hillside homestead and a sizeable (55 acres) chunk of land, and wondered what tomorrow might bring. The rural community we came to was first cautious, then accommodating, then outright welcoming to us.”

Finch says that the creative and natural lifestyle they adopted has brought health, wellbeing, inspiration and contentment. “Peace of mind is the reward for living simply and well,” he says. “The more we stray from nature, the more lost we become”.

“High Up in the Rolling Hills”
By Peter Finch
Hardcover | 5.5 x 8.5 in | 204 pages | ISBN 9781475985870
Softcover | 5.5 x 8.5 in | 204 pages | ISBN 9781475985856
E-Book | ISBN 9781475985863
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Peter Finch was born in Buckinghamshire, England, and is a dual-nationality naturalized Canadian who graduated with a degree in modern languages from St. Peter’s College (Oxford University). A world traveler and organic farmer, Finch lives with his wife, Gundi, in the rolling hills of Northumberland County near Toronto in southern Ontario, Canada. “High Up in the Rolling Hills” is Finch’s first book.

iUniverse, an Author Solutions, Inc. self-publishing imprint, is the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing provider. iUniverse has a strategic alliance with Indigo Books & Music, Inc. in Canada, and titles accepted into the iUniverse Rising Star program are featured in a special collection on BarnesandNoble.com. iUniverse recognizes excellence in book publishing through the Star, Reader’s Choice, Rising Star and Editor’s Choice designations – self-publishing’s only such awards program. Headquartered in Bloomington, Ind., iUniverse also operates offices in Indianapolis.

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Kesha Hinton and Jennifer Price Announce Release of ‘Influential Spirits’

Ethelsville, AL (PRWEB) June 27, 2013 - In “Influential Spirits: Constructive and Destructive Spirits That Influence the Christian Woman” (published by iUniverse), authors Kesha Hinton and Jennifer Price’s new Biblical book, readers find themselves amidst the women of church. A meeting they will not soon forget.

“Most of the churches we have attended have more female than male members, a fact that many single sisters find thoroughly irritating,” they say. “We believe that because these ladies spend so much time together in the service of the Lord, they should be more loving and accepting of one another. Instead of unity and harmony, however, there is frequently strife, fighting, arguing, complaining, jealousy, envy and impatience.”

Within “Influential Spirits,” Hinton and Price take a different look at whom readers will meet in a Christian church – a comical, yet serious, look at what they deem are the “various spiritual personalities that are found among the women.” With a straightforward approach that will have readers laughing and nodding their heads, the book takes readers through each type, discussing the spiritual attributes that can uplift and tear down.

They conclude each examination with suggestions of how these personalities can be transformed from destructive to constructive. They have also included scriptural references that can be used when readers are faced with either challenges or joy. “The Scriptures provide the critical information needed to rise above the negative influences in our lives,” they say. “Take a fun and insightful spiritual journey with us in ‘Influential Spirits.’”

“Influential Spirits”
By Kesha Hinton and Jennifer Price
Hardcover | 6 x 9in | 116 pages | ISBN 9781475983791
Softcover | 6 x 9in | 116 pages | ISBN 9781475983784
E-Book | 116 pages | ISBN 9 781475983807
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Kesha Hinton works in children’s protective services in Alabama. She has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Jackson State University, where she became a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She is pursuing a master’s degree in counseling/psychology at the University of West Alabama. Hinton serves as a Sunday school teacher at Covenant of Peace and fills a variety of other positions to include praise dance choreographer, youth worker, women’s ministry president and pastor’s secretary.

Jennifer Price works as a professional counselor in Michigan. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Michigan and a master’s degree in counseling from Spring Arbor University. Price is heavily involved in spiritual leadership at Kingdom Life Ministries in Saginaw and Flint, Mich.


iUniverse, an Author Solutions, Inc. self-publishing imprint, is the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing provider. iUniverse has a strategic alliance with Indigo Books & Music, Inc. in Canada, and titles accepted into the iUniverse Rising Star program are featured in a special collection on BarnesandNoble.com. iUniverse recognizes excellence in book publishing through the Star, Reader’s Choice, Rising Star and Editor’s Choice designations – self-publishing’s only such awards program. Headquartered in Bloomington, Ind., iUniverse also operates offices in Indianapolis.

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Curtis M. Chaudoin Announces Release of ‘Secrets from the Operating Room’

St. Louis (PRWEB) June 27, 2013 - With 37 years of surgical experience, author Curtis M. Chaudoin felt compelled to share his past experiences and current beliefs about surgical corporations, hospitals and surgeons in general. "Secrets from the Operating Room: My Experiences, Observations, and Reflections as a Surgical Salesman" (published by iUniverse) is his attempt to do just that, as well as give readers specific information about what to do to help insure a successful procedural outcome.

Readers join Chaudoin as he takes them behind the doors of the operating room. He allows them to see a candid, up-close and personal look at what really happens inside the secretive surgical world. As readers peruse through his detailed descriptions and interesting snippets about surgeon life, they are also informed about what they can do, themselves, if facing surgery in the future. "I want to inform people about what they need to know if facing surgery, as well as provide them with valuable information about the changing nature of the surgical mission," he states.

He does not stop there though. He also shows readers the dark side of surgery, the side of greed. "My book also discusses the greed and avarice that is ingrained in the surgical arena," he says, "sometimes at the expense and safety of surgical patients."

An excerpt from "Secrets from the Operation Room":

"You visit your doctor. It may be for a regular appointment. It may be that you have not been feeling well, and you have some persistent symptoms. You tell him or her how you have been feeling and about any unusual conditions. During an examination, your doctor tells you that he or she needs to run some tests. You ask why. Your doctor says that they are simply routine and not to worry. You suddenly feel flush, and anxiety starts to encompass you. I know the feeling. I have been through this before. And so have millions of people. It is not time to panic. It is time to go to work."

"Secrets from the Operating Room"
By Curtis M. Chaudoin
Hardcover | 5.5 x 8.5 in | 156 pages | ISBN 9781475991673
Softcover | 5.5 x 8.5 in | 156 pages | ISBN 9781475991666
E-Book | 156 pages | ISBN 9781475991680
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Curtis M. Chaudoin graduated from the University of Kansas with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He has been involved as a member of the AORN for many years. He and his wife, Karen, live in St. Louis. They have five children.


iUniverse, an Author Solutions, Inc. self-publishing imprint, is the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing provider. iUniverse has a strategic alliance with Indigo Books & Music, Inc. in Canada, and titles accepted into the iUniverse Rising Star program are featured in a special collection on BarnesandNoble.com. iUniverse recognizes excellence in book publishing through the Star, Reader’s Choice, Rising Star and Editor’s Choice designations – self-publishing’s only such awards program. Headquartered in Bloomington, Ind., iUniverse also operates offices in Indianapolis.

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Nina Darrell Inspires Readers to Learn a New Dance

Toronto (PRWEB) June 27, 2013 - Nina Darrell believes every person is born with a spiritual nature that makes them capable of spiritual insights and the ability to tap into the field of spirit within ordinary life. In her new book, “Dancing in the Streets: Stories to Inspire, Guide and Transform Your Spiritual Life” (published by iUniverse), Darrell passes this knowledge onto her readers so that they may begin to discover the clues that life gives them to awaken or deepen their spirituality.

“The book will teach you how to understand and interact with the universal field of spirit, that is personal but wiser than what you may grasp,” says Darrell. “I will teach you about a principle called divine timing or synchronicity that affects your whole life. My desire is to open up the shaping moments and lessons that the universe gives you, which you may not notice or fully comprehend.”

Darrell wrote the stories to remind people that their lives are unique and to impart a sense of awe about their spiritual connection to the divine. She writes, “I hope this book gives people the skills to recognize and develop a spirituality that embraces their whole life.”

“Dancing in the Streets”
By Nina Darrell
Hardcover | 5.5 x 8.5in | 124 pages | ISBN 9781475989953
Softcover | 5.5 x 8.5in | 124 pages | ISBN 9781475989946
E-Book | 124 pages | ISBN 9781475989960
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Nina Darrell received her Master of Divinity Degree from the University of Toronto in 1995 and was ordained in 1996. As well as a pastor, Nina worked as a nurse practitioner, a yoga and meditation teacher, owned and operated a retreat centre for a decade and taught spirituality to people in recovery programs. She has published a number of short articles and stories.


iUniverse, an Author Solutions, Inc. self-publishing imprint, is the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing provider. iUniverse has a strategic alliance with Indigo Books & Music, Inc. in Canada, and titles accepted into the iUniverse Rising Star program are featured in a special collection on BarnesandNoble.com. iUniverse recognizes excellence in book publishing through the Star, Reader’s Choice, Rising Star and Editor’s Choice designations – self-publishing’s only such awards program. Headquartered in Bloomington, Ind., iUniverse also operates offices in Indianapolis.

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Author Beckie Butcher Chronicles Her Battle with The Autoimmune Disease in New Book

Elgin, Illinois (PRWEB) June 27, 2013 - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has estimated more than 1 million Americans suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). It’s a reality Beckie Butcher understands all too well. In her new book, “My Battle with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome” (published by iUniverse), Butcher gives an intimate and inspiring account of having this physically and emotionally taxing disorder.

“A lot of people suffer from this serious but misunderstood disease. It’s real, but a lot of people don’t believe it is. Some even dismiss it,” states Butcher.

In “My Battle with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,” she shares her intense and emotional journey of how the autoimmune disease CFS impacted her life from her first symptoms to the progress of her treatment and physical, spiritual and emotional recovery.

Butcher is also mindful to express how a strong support system helped her through the disorder. “The book is about me and how I have struggled with this illness, however, the other, ‘characters’ are the people who have loved and supported me throughout my journey, such as my mother, my minister and his wife and my doctor as well as my many friends. I wouldn’t be where I am today if it weren’t for them. This book would not have been written if not for them.”

“My Battle with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome” has garnered acclaim from those in the medical field and from sufferers of CFS.

“As a former CFS sufferer and current healthcare practitioner, I feel Ms. Butcher provides an informative and interesting perspective on this disease and her road to recovery.”
—Kyrie Kleinfelter,D.C., Upper Cervical Chiropractor

“As a fellow sufferer of CFS, I was truly able to relate to Ms. Butchers’ experiences, thoughts and feelings. Her reference to the Word of God comforted my heart. Truly inspiring and honest.”
—Darla Canney, CFS Patient

About the Author

Beckie Butcher worked as a lab technician in various hospitals and laboratories. She is an avid cook when she feels up to it and in 2005 she published a small cookbook. In April of this year, she was selected as VIP of the Year by World Wide Who’s Who in Executives, Professionals and Entrepreneurs for the writing of her book. Butcher lives in her hometown of Elgin, Ill.


iUniverse, an Author Solutions, Inc. self-publishing imprint, is the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing provider. iUniverse has a strategic alliance with Indigo Books & Music, Inc. in Canada, and titles accepted into the iUniverse Rising Star program are featured in a special collection on BarnesandNoble.com. iUniverse recognizes excellence in book publishing through the Star, Reader’s Choice, Rising Star and Editor’s Choice designations – self-publishing’s only such awards program. Headquartered in Bloomington, Ind., iUniverse also operates offices in Indianapolis.

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New Memoir Documents a True Story of Rags to Riches

MONTECITO, Calif. (PRWEB) June 26, 2013 - Jack Watson’s new memoir “Homer’s Son: An Unusual Life” (published by iUniverse) is both a narrative and an instruction manual to overcoming life’s obstacles and creating a multimillion dollar career.

Narrated with grit and good humor, “Homer’s Son” is a true rags-to-riches life story. Readers will enjoy Watson’s journey from an orphanage to his granny’s four-room shack on an Oregon farm, up the corporate ladder, to a lucrative invention and successful company.

An excerpt from “Homer’s Son”:

“After the sale of NEWFLO, I basked briefly in the euphoria of the moment, reveled in the limelight of my fifteen minutes of fame, and received congratulations and kudos. However, there was something wrong – something was missing. I wished Homer could have been here to see my success and my worth as his son who he had abandoned. In reality, however, I had abandoned him.”

“No matter what adversities you face,” Watson reminds readers, “you will succeed if you never, ever give up.”

This book will be featured at the 2013 Frankfurt Book Fair in Frankfurt, Germany, on October 9 – 13, 2013.

“Homer’s Son”

By Jack Watson
Hardcover | 6 x 9 in | 384 pages | ISBN 9781462042159
Softcover | 6 x 9 in | 384 pages | ISBN 9781462042135
E-Book | 384 pages | ISBN 9781462042142
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Jack Watson was born in an Oklahoma coal mining town, saved from adoption and raised by his grandmother. He graduated Oregon State College in 1950 with a bachelor’s degree in industrial administration. In 2002, he was inducted into the OSC Engineering Hall of Fame. He lives in Montecito, Calif.

iUniverse, an Author Solutions, Inc. self-publishing imprint, is the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing provider. iUniverse has a strategic alliance with Indigo Books & Music, Inc. in Canada, and titles accepted into the iUniverse Rising Star program are featured in a special collection on BarnesandNoble.com. iUniverse recognizes excellence in book publishing through the Star, Reader’s Choice, Rising Star and Editor’s Choice designations – self-publishing’s only such awards program. Headquartered in Bloomington, Ind., iUniverse also operates offices in Indianapolis.

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David Chiweza Sees a World Economy that Shares Opportunities and Risks to Solve the Economic Crisis

HARARE, Zimbabwe (PRWEB) June 26, 2013 - With his recent release, Out of the Rabble, Ending the Global Economic Crisis by Understanding the Zimbabwean Experience, published by iUniverse David Chiweza has increased the specter of the need for dialogue on global governance. Addressing a Masters’ In Business Intelligence class this Monday, he cited the demise of Greek manufacturing at the hands of Germany as highlighting the challenges of market integration without political integration.

“The Greek crisis is a consequence of swimming with the sharks similar to Zimbabwe’s experience with the 1994 admission of South Africa”, said Chiweza, lending credit to his view that economic integration without political integration is disadvantageous to weaker nations at a time when nations are negotiating intercontinental free trade areas.

In reference to the US securities markets, Chiweza said Zimbabwean crisis experience showed that bull runs unrelated to company performance were a transfer of investor confidence from the substance of industry to an artificial growth on securities. This ultimately backfires, with many losing wealth at the time of normalization, Chiweza said.

“Out of the Rabble”
By David Chiweza
Hardcover | 5.5 x 8.5 in | 166 pages | ISBN 9781475973860
Softcover | 5.5 x 8.5 in | 166 pages | ISBN 9781475973853
E-Book | 166 pages | ISBN 9781475973846
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

David Chiweza earned a master’s degree in strategic management from the University of Derby. He is a strategist with extensive business, industrial, military and diplomatic experience who, in 2000, predicted the current global economic crisis. Chiweza is the author of “HIV and AIDS: The Last Stand.” He and his wife live in Zimbabwe.

iUniverse, an Author Solutions, Inc. self-publishing imprint, is the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing provider. iUniverse has a strategic alliance with Indigo Books & Music, Inc. in Canada, and titles accepted into the iUniverse Rising Star program are featured in a special collection on BarnesandNoble.com. iUniverse recognizes excellence in book publishing through the Star, Reader’s Choice, Rising Star and Editor’s Choice designations – self-publishing’s only such awards program. Headquartered in Bloomington, Ind., iUniverse also operates offices in Indianapolis.

For more information or to publish a book, please visit iuniverse.com or call 1-800-AUTHORS. For the latest, follow @iuniversebooks on iUniverse Twitter and https://www.facebook.com/pages/iUniverse-Publishing/249254235007 on iUniverse Facebook.

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New Bible Study Book by Sherman W. Pettis Helps Groups With Translations

OSCEOLA, Wis. (PRWEB) June 26, 2013 - New versions and translations of the Bible can confuse any Bible study group, but author Sherman W. Pettis has the answer. His new book, “Verily, Verily, I say unto you...: Surely, I come quickly” (published by iUniverse), is a companion book to assist Bible study groups. “We are moving away from the King James Version,” says Pettis. “There are fears of it being pushed aside and ‘newer’ then ‘newer’ printings and ‘translations.’”

The King James Version (KJV), named for King James I of England, was commissioned in 1603 and finished in 1611. It was the third English translation. Pettis wrote his book for the “preservation of the KJV and Christ’s words therein.” Many translations following have changed passages or worded lines differently as new versions have been made available. Pettis says his book is, “The words of Jesus Christ, as translated and recorded in a 1975 Red Letter Edition of our Bible. It boasts of the KJV, the New Testament and its writers.”

Pettis finds great importance in preserving the KJV and feels his book will help others understand various translations better. “Christ’s words are printed, and the location in the Bible given,” says the author. “The book can be used right along with other ‘versions’ to show the intent and decision of the blessed translator’s words spoken by Christ and presented to King James in answer to his request.”

“Verily, Verily, I say unto you...: Surely, I come quickly”
By Sherman W. Pettis
Softcover | 6 x 9 in | 154 pages | ISBN 9781475958959
E-Book | 154 pages | ISBN 9781475958966
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Sherman W. Pettis is a layman and professing Christian. The eldest of seven children, he was raised in a Christian home and member of a conservative branch of the Lutheran Church. He has always been fascinated by the many versions and editions of the Bible.

iUniverse, an Author Solutions, Inc. self-publishing imprint, is the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing provider. iUniverse has a strategic alliance with Indigo Books & Music, Inc. in Canada, and titles accepted into the iUniverse Rising Star program are featured in a special collection on BarnesandNoble.com. iUniverse recognizes excellence in book publishing through the Star, Reader’s Choice, Rising Star and Editor’s Choice designations – self-publishing’s only such awards program. Headquartered in Bloomington, Ind., iUniverse also operates offices in Indianapolis.

For more information or to publish a book, please visit iuniverse.com or call 1-800-AUTHORS. For the latest, follow @iuniversebooks on iUniverse Twitter and https://www.facebook.com/pages/iUniverse-Publishing/249254235007 on iUniverse Facebook.

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Mona Knox Blandford Reveals Spiritual Walk With God in New Book

ARVADA, Colo. (PRWEB) June 26, 2013 - In “Flowers Bloom in Arid Soil: Jesus Is the Gardener” (published by iUniverse), Mona Knox Blandford’s new memoir, readers are welcomed to take a journey through her life, which is marked by a harsh childhood and her triumphant healing through the power of the Lord.

Blandford traces the events of her life, beginning with her birth during the Great Depression and continuing through her childhood growing up in a Colorado coal-mining family, where money was scarce and hardship common. Stripped of her innocence at an early age, Blandford shares how she embarked on a path lined with insecurity, guilt and a fear of speaking up for herself – only to realize much later the true reward of God’s love.

Blandford attests to the power of the Lord in helping her to find strength and confidence despite her hardships. “In a world that is full of confusing helpful messages, outright lies and intimidation by power hungry people, I hope readers will find the true source of dealing with life in a healthy, successful manner,” she says.

“Flowers Bloom in Arid Soil”
By Mona Knox Blandford
Softcover | 5 x 8in | 318 pages | ISBN 9781475986051
E-Book | ISBN 9781475986068
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Mona Knox Blandford, now retired, has two children, seven grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She has written poetry and journal entries for years. Her husband passed away one month shy of their 54th wedding anniversary. Blandford lives in Colorado.

iUniverse, an Author Solutions, Inc. self-publishing imprint, is the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing provider. iUniverse has a strategic alliance with Indigo Books & Music, Inc. in Canada, and titles accepted into the iUniverse Rising Star program are featured in a special collection on BarnesandNoble.com. iUniverse recognizes excellence in book publishing through the Star, Reader’s Choice, Rising Star and Editor’s Choice designations – self-publishing’s only such awards program. Headquartered in Bloomington, Ind., iUniverse also operates offices in Indianapolis.

For more information or to publish a book, please visit iuniverse.com or call 1-800-AUTHORS. For the latest, follow @iuniversebooks on iUniverse Twitter and https://www.facebook.com/pages/iUniverse-Publishing/249254235007 on iUniverse Facebook.

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Michael Gordon Gives Helpful Advice to Alzheimer Patients’ Families

TORONTO (PRWEB) June 26, 2013 - Celebrated doctor, Michael Gordon, has seen his fair share of dementia patients, but he never expected to see it in his own family. His professional and personal experience with Alzheimer’s disease inspired his new book, “Late-Stage Dementia: Promoting Comfort, Compassion and Care” (published by iUniverse).

“Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias eventually lead to death, often after a fairly long period of gradual decline in mental and physical function,” explains Gordon. “Dealing with this end of life period can be very challenging to family members. This book gives guidance to families and professional care-givers about all the difficult, challenging and often heart-wrenching decisions that have to be made.”

Gordon believes that communication is vital to making the best decisions when dealing with a dementia patient or family member. He knows from experience the pain, hopelessness and loneliness that relatives and care-givers often experience. The book provides valuable knowledge and principles to help readers feel less like they’re facing these difficult challenges alone.

He writes, “With a number of elders suffering from dementia including Alzheimer’s disease, the impact on their families is a major societal and family issue in North America.”

“Late-Stage Dementia”
By Michael Gordon, MD with Natalie Baker
Hardcover | 6 x 9in | 188 pages | ISBN 9781462027651
Softcover | 6 x 9in | 188 pages | ISBN 9 9781462027644
E-Book | 188 pages | ISBN 9781462027668
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Dr. Michael Gordon graduated from Brooklyn College in New York and the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, where he earned a degree in medicine. He received specialty certificates in internal and geriatric medicine and ethics in Canada. He is now a medical program director of palliative care in Toronto and a professor of medicine at the University of Toronto.

iUniverse, an Author Solutions, Inc. self-publishing imprint, is the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing provider. iUniverse has a strategic alliance with Indigo Books & Music, Inc. in Canada, and titles accepted into the iUniverse Rising Star program are featured in a special collection on BarnesandNoble.com. iUniverse recognizes excellence in book publishing through the Star, Reader’s Choice, Rising Star and Editor’s Choice designations – self-publishing’s only such awards program. Headquartered in Bloomington, Ind., iUniverse also operates offices in Indianapolis.

For more information or to publish a book, please visit iuniverse.com or call 1-800-AUTHORS. For the latest, follow @iuniversebooks on iUniverse Twitter and https://www.facebook.com/pages/iUniverse-Publishing/249254235007 on iUniverse Facebook.

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Son Delivers Musician Father’s Story in New Biography

GRESHAM, Wisconsin (PRWEB) June 26, 2013 - In his new biography “I Will Sing My Songs Again: The Inconceivable Life Story of Ronnie Fuller” (published by iUniverse), Jason Fuller shares the story of his father Ronnie Fuller, an accomplished musician and songwriter from Wisconsin.

Jason describes his father – an author, international songwriter, musician and entrepreneur – as a person familiar with strife and adversity. Ronnie spent most of his youth struggling with health issue and finding his only solace in singing and playing the guitar. Ronnie’s father shuffled him through talent contests, even landing him a television performance at just 7 years old.

Ronnie enjoyed success as a musician, performing with many bands in the Midwest. He would go on to land a seven-year contract performing on stage as a musician in Las Vegas after impressing the right people with his recordings.

Ronnie was eventually diagnosed with Ankylasing Spondylitis, a condition that would have a heavy bearing on the rest of his life. He returned to Wisconsin, receiving treatment at a clinic and starting a long span of being prescribed what Jason describes as “…an enormous amount of medications,” leading him to ultimately file a medical malpractice lawsuit.

“The way the court case was handled is unprecedented and unbelievable for a court case that was handled in the United States of America,” says Jason.

When asked what he would like readers to take away from “I Will Sing My Songs Again,” Jason replied starkly, saying, “Shock, that this could happen to anyone... especially here in America in this day and age.”

About the Author

Jason Fuller was born in the small Wisconsin town of Gresham into a family of poverty and disability. He spent his first 26 years of life dealing with his ill father and all the nightmares that go with the welfare system in Wisconsin.

iUniverse, an Author Solutions, Inc. self-publishing imprint, is the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing provider. iUniverse has a strategic alliance with Indigo Books & Music, Inc. in Canada, and titles accepted into the iUniverse Rising Star program are featured in a special collection on BarnesandNoble.com. iUniverse recognizes excellence in book publishing through the Star, Reader’s Choice, Rising Star and Editor’s Choice designations – self-publishing’s only such awards program. Headquartered in Bloomington, Ind., iUniverse also operates offices in Indianapolis.

For more information or to publish a book, please visit iuniverse.com or call 1-800-AUTHORS. For the latest, follow @iuniversebooks on iUniverse Twitter and https://www.facebook.com/pages/iUniverse-Publishing/249254235007 on iUniverse Facebook.

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Father Hidalgo’s Interpretations of the Bible

NORWALK, Calif. (PRWEB) June 26, 2013 - Father Hidalgo feels that much human history has been lost in translation somewhere along the way. He says that listening to people trying to break codes from the Bible and seeing people taking advantage of the Holy Scripture without having an understanding of the hidden messages within is what inspired him to write the new book, Father Hidalgo Archives: Like Father Like Grand Son (published by iUniverse).

Father Hidalgo Archives is unique in that the author offers his own decodings of the Bible with a series of letters and numbers in intricate diagrams.

Hidalgo says on his calculations inside Father Hidalgo Archives that “I want them (readers) to take the dots and commas away and their minds go free.”

Father Hidalgo Archives is most unique in its interpretation of the Bible as the author offers his own insights and interpretations.

“My book relevant in today’s society for the fact that our early fathers predicted that at some point in time we were to fall as a society,” explains Hidalgo.

“God is the author of all things. I’m just a man who is very concerned about our only planet as many others are.”

iUniverse, an Author Solutions, Inc. self-publishing imprint, is the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing provider. iUniverse has a strategic alliance with Indigo Books & Music, Inc. in Canada, and titles accepted into the iUniverse Rising Star program are featured in a special collection on BarnesandNoble.com. iUniverse recognizes excellence in book publishing through the Star, Reader’s Choice, Rising Star and Editor’s Choice designations – self-publishing’s only such awards program. Headquartered in Bloomington, Ind., iUniverse also operates offices in Indianapolis.

For more information or to publish a book, please visit iuniverse.com or call 1-800-AUTHORS. For the latest, follow @iuniversebooks on iUniverse Twitter and https://www.facebook.com/pages/iUniverse-Publishing/249254235007 on iUniverse Facebook.

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Author Fadel Sabry Announces the Release of ‘The Will's Harmonic Motion’

PORT ORANGE, Fla. (PRWEB) June 25, 2013 - In his new book “The Will's Harmonic Motion: The Completion of Schopenhauer’s Philosophy” (published by iUniverse), author Fadel Sabry strives to provide simple answers to the purpose of human existence. Sabry delves into the truth about God, morality, immorality, moral conduct and the reason for the existence and destruction of humanity.

According to Sabry, “The will (soul) is the essence of everyone. The will ejected from the void (heaven) doesn't recognize its pure essence. Nevertheless, it is driven by irresistible force to go back to the void. In other words, every human being is driven by a mysterious power to look for the truth. My book provides the ultimate truth.”

An excerpt from “The Will's Harmonic Motion”:

“When we leave the outer crust of things and go deeper for the essence we find that the will is the essence, the ground, the supporter and the reason for existence for everything. Anything moves is moved by the will, the matter has no power to move things and acts as the crust or the shell that houses the will.

“The will created the intellect to accompany its steps in the world and to provide it with motives to act upon because every action must have a reason or motive to appear in the world. The intellect does not guide or determine the will, but the will drives the intellect. Intellect provides it with motives and reasons for acting. Without willing, there would be no acting.”

“The Will's Harmonic Motion”
By Fadel Sabry
Hard Cover: ISBN 978-1-4497-3923-2
Soft Cover: ISBN 978-1-4497-3922-5
E-Book: ISBN 978-1-4497-3921-8
Available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble

About the Author

Fadel Sabry was born in Cairo, Egypt. A civil engineer, he immigrated to the United States in 1979. He studied different aspects of monolithic religions, Zen, Yoga, Buddhism and philosophy, and has always had a passion for the truth and the unknown. His introduction to the philosophy of Schopenhauer refined and clarified his position on the reason for human existence. He considers his book “The Will's Harmonic Motion” as a natural extension of Schopenhauer's work.

iUniverse, an Author Solutions, Inc. self-publishing imprint, is the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing provider. iUniverse has a strategic alliance with Indigo Books & Music, Inc. in Canada, and titles accepted into the iUniverse Rising Star program are featured in a special collection on BarnesandNoble.com. iUniverse recognizes excellence in book publishing through the Star, Reader’s Choice, Rising Star and Editor’s Choice designations – self-publishing’s only such awards program. Headquartered in Bloomington, Ind., iUniverse also operates offices in Indianapolis.

For more information or to publish a book, please visit iuniverse.com or call 1-800-AUTHORS. For the latest, follow @iuniversebooks on iUniverse Twitter and https://www.facebook.com/pages/iUniverse-Publishing/249254235007 on iUniverse Facebook.

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Warren M. Mueller Releases New Book in Truth Seeker Series

Edwardsville, IL (PRWEB) June 22, 2013 -Author Warren M. Mueller has read the Bible daily since 1979. In the newest book in his Truth Seeker series, “Truth Seeker: Bible Topics: Third Edition” (published by iUniverse), Mueller offers a concise summary of what the Bible says on over 30 practical living and theological topics.

“Bibles are plentiful in America but not many people know what it says,” shares Mueller. “I have found that many people who call themselves Christians have never read the Bible.”

This lack of Bible study sparked in Mueller the desire to present Christian and lay readers with a digest for which they could both immerse themselves in the Word of God and see clear biblical instruction for their lives.

This concise and objective summary of the Bible challenges many popular religious ideas and seeks to help everyone who has ever wondered what the Bible really says about certain topics, including angels, eating and drinking, worry, spiritual gifts, salvation and personal finance.

Mueller brings a diverse resume to the task at hand. He has served as a deacon, a Sunday school teacher and a member of the Gideons International. With “Truth Seeker: Bible Topics,” he hopes to provide clarity regarding what the Bible says about many popular subjects in a succinct and objective format.

“Truth Seeker: Bible Topics”
By Warren M. Mueller
Hardcover | 5.5 x 8.5 in | 258 pages | ISBN 9781475981742
Softcover | 5.5 x 8.5 in | 258 pages | ISBN 9781475981728
E-Book | 258 pages | ISBN 9781475981735
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Warren M. Mueller has a Bachelor of Science and two master’s degrees in limnology, botany and zoology from the University of Wisconsin. He worked as an environmental consultant for eight years and has worked for a Midwestern utility company for nearly three decades. He lives in the St. Louis area with his wife, two children and three grandchildren. More information can be found at http://www.warrenmueller.com.

iUniverse, an Author Solutions, Inc. self-publishing imprint, is the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing provider. iUniverse has a strategic alliance with Indigo Books & Music, Inc. in Canada, and titles accepted into the iUniverse Rising Star program are featured in a special collection on BarnesandNoble.com. iUniverse recognizes excellence in book publishing through the Star, Reader’s Choice, Rising Star and Editor’s Choice designations – self-publishing’s only such awards program. Headquartered in Bloomington, Ind., iUniverse also operates offices in Indianapolis.

For more information or to publish a book, please visit iuniverse.com or call 1-800-AUTHORS. For the latest, follow @iuniversebooks on iUniverse Twitter and https://www.facebook.com/pages/iUniverse-Publishing/249254235007 on iUniverse Facebook.

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Bonney Rega Ponders the Afterlife in New Short Story Collection

FOREST PARK, Ill. (PRWEB) June 22, 2013 - As a hospice chaplain, Bonney Rega, author of the new book “Everyday Miracles: Tales of Life Beyond Life” (published by iUniverse), has seen people wrestle with questions that plague all societies: What happens when we die? What’s the transition like? How do lost loved ones reconnect with relatives and friends?

In “Everyday Miracles,” Rega pulls together several short stories that she has collected from her patients, grieving loved ones and her own experiences. These uplifting tales provide a source of comfort for those dealing with loss while confronting age-old questions about death and life.

“People often ask me if it’s a hard job to work with the dying,” says Rega. “It’s an honor to do this work; I’m a spiritual midwife who helps souls go from a sick body to a healthy one in heavenly realms.”

Rega’s book has a universal appeal and is written in an easy-to-read format, divided into categories of short stories based on real people’s experiences.

“Everyday Miracles”
By Bonney Rega
Softcover | 5 x 8 in | 124 pages | ISBN 9781475975604
E-Book | ISBN 9781475975628
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Bonney Rega serves as a Lexington Hospice Chaplain, ministering to hospice end-of-life care patients. She earned degrees from Bennington College and the University of Massachusetts. In 1987, she became an ordained minister in the Church of All, an inter-religious church that honors all religious traditions. This uniquely qualifies her to minister to hospice patients from a variety of backgrounds. As a spiritual midwife, Rega helps patients enter their next birth into the heavenly dimensions. She has also served as a meditation teacher and leader of grief groups, where some of her book’s stories emerged. She additionally has studied the human psyche, stages of grief, archetypes, dream symbolism and metaphysics in art and literature.

iUniverse, an Author Solutions, Inc. self-publishing imprint, is the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing provider. iUniverse has a strategic alliance with Indigo Books & Music, Inc. in Canada, and titles accepted into the iUniverse Rising Star program are featured in a special collection on BarnesandNoble.com. iUniverse recognizes excellence in book publishing through the Star, Reader’s Choice, Rising Star and Editor’s Choice designations – self-publishing’s only such awards program. Headquartered in Bloomington, Ind., iUniverse also operates offices in Indianapolis.

For more information or to publish a book, please visit iuniverse.com or call 1-800-AUTHORS. For the latest, follow @iuniversebooks on iUniverse Twitter and https://www.facebook.com/pages/iUniverse-Publishing/249254235007 on iUniverse Facebook.

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Author Michael Chagnon Releases 2nd Book in Series

Laurel, MD (PRWEB) June 21, 2013 - In the dramatic second book of his futuristic civil war series, author Michael Chagnon asks the question, “What would a modern-day civil war in the United States look like?” “America: Insurrection” (published by iUniverse) provides the answer.

The year is 2014 and America has just witnessed a dramatic coup by its military that has eliminated the existing government. Standing in the way of the insurgence is a group of heroic Americans who call themselves the Patriots. What follows is a classic tale of good versus evil. The story takes readers into the center of the battle to witness acts of bravery, loyalty and cold betrayal.

An excerpt from the book “America”:

“Joe knew that a storm was coming, a storm of death and destruction.”

“The only thing standing between tyranny and freedom was Joe Randall and the freedom loving Patriots.”

“He watched as the sun crept slowly down on the horizon disappearing into the darkness, just like the Mighty United States of America.”

“America”
By Michael Chagnon
Hardcover | 6 x 9 in | 408 pages | ISBN 9781475984675
Softcover | 6 x 9 in | 408 pages | ISBN 9781475984651
E-Book | ISBN 9781475984668
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Michael Chagnon is the author of “America: Silent Death”. He holds a third-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and has studied the martial arts of Tang Soo Do and Jujitsu. Chagnon and his wife of 30 years currently live in central Maryland, where he works for an international airport and in his spare time, enjoys restoring classic cars.

iUniverse, an Author Solutions, Inc. self-publishing imprint, is the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing provider. iUniverse has a strategic alliance with Indigo Books & Music, Inc. in Canada, and titles accepted into the iUniverse Rising Star program are featured in a special collection on BarnesandNoble.com. iUniverse recognizes excellence in book publishing through the Star, Reader’s Choice, Rising Star and Editor’s Choice designations – self-publishing’s only such awards program. Headquartered in Bloomington, Ind., iUniverse also operates offices in Indianapolis.

For more information or to publish a book, please visit iuniverse.com or call 1-800-AUTHORS. For the latest, follow @iuniversebooks on iUniverse Twitter and https://www.facebook.com/pages/iUniverse-Publishing/249254235007 on iUniverse Facebook.

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Parish Minister Francis Geddes Pens Christian Prayer Guide, Featured at Miami Book Fair

Santa Rosa, Calif. (PRWEB) June 21, 2013 - “Every person is a potential healer who can learn a spiritual practice that is grounded in love,” explains author Francis Geddes. In his book, “Contemplative Healing: The Congregation as Healing Community” (published by iUniverse), Geddes describes healing prayer’s importance and recommends congregations to renew this ancient Christian practice.

“Jesus introduced healing into the community of his followers as a transformative spiritual ministry in his day,” Geddes shares. “Today it has become clear that modern science and prayer for healing need not be at odds.”

While many books on healing describe one-on-one healing, “Contemplative Healing” additionally describes how the congregation can become a healing community that supports and practices healing in various forms.

“I want the reader to become aware that all of us are potential healers in the same way that all of us are potential pianists. All we need to do is take lessons from a teacher and practice regularly.”

“Contemplative Healing” will be featured at several festivals this year, including the Miami Book Fair and the AARP National Spring Event.

The Miami Book Fair will occur November 17 - 24, 2013, on the campus of Miami Dad College.

The AARP National Spring Event, Life@50+, will occur May 30 - June 1, 2013, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

“Contemplative Healing”
By Francis Geddes
Softcover | 5.5 x 8.5 in | 192 pages | ISBN 9781450283441 |
E-Book | 192 pages | ISBN 9781450283458 |
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Francis Geddes, D.Min., has taught hundreds of people over the last 35 years to engage more directly in healing. He is a United Church of Christ parish minister and a graduate of Yale Divinity School; he also did doctoral work at San Francisco Theological Seminary. Geddes and his wife live in Santa Rosa, Calif.

iUniverse, an Author Solutions, Inc. self-publishing imprint, is the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing provider. iUniverse has a strategic alliance with Indigo Books & Music, Inc. in Canada, and titles accepted into the iUniverse Rising Star program are featured in a special collection on BarnesandNoble.com. iUniverse recognizes excellence in book publishing through the Star, Reader’s Choice, Rising Star and Editor’s Choice designations – self-publishing’s only such awards program. Headquartered in Bloomington, Ind., iUniverse also operates offices in Indianapolis.

For more information or to publish a book, please visit iuniverse.com or call 1-800-AUTHORS. For the latest, follow @iuniversebooks on iUniverse Twitter and https://www.facebook.com/pages/iUniverse-Publishing/249254235007 on iUniverse Facebook.

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Katharine Rogers Studies History of Dogs in New Book

GAITHERSBURG, Md. (PRWEB) June 20, 2013 - In “First Friend: A History of Dogs and Humans” (published by iUniverse), Katharine Rogers examines the relationship between humans and their oldest, closest animal friend: the dog.

“There are innumerable books on dogs, but no substantial, comprehensive history, no history that meets the standards of scholarly accuracy,” Rogers says. For example, she explains that the present standard breeds we know were actually developed in the nineteenth century; in earlier times dogs were classified by function rather than appearance – sight hounds, mastiffs, scent hounds, shepherd dogs, toys. She traces the portrayals of dogs in literature from Homer’s Argus in “The Odyssey” (a scent hound) to canine partners such as Bill Sikes’s bulldog Bull’s Eye and Dora’s toy spaniel Jip in Dickens’s novels to raffish independent dogs in modern fiction.

Dogs, which have been with us since the beginning of human society, have worked for us in countless ways and also been our beloved companions. Today we tend to think of them as junior members of the family, with similar feelings to ourselves and legitimate interests of their own.

“First Friend”
By Katharine Rogers
Softcover | 7.5 x 9.25in | 292 pages | ISBN 9781450208734
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Katharine Rogers, professor emerita of English at the City University of New York, has written several books on women and literature and a biography of L. Frank Baum, which was a New York Times Notable Book. Recently she has focused on animals – two books on cats, as well as “First Friend.” She lives in Gaithersburg, Md., with her husband, her dog, Sylvia, and her cat, Ben.

She is the author of “The Troublesome Helpmate: A History of Misogyny in Literature,” “William Wycherley,” “Feminism in Eighteenth-Century England,” “Frances Burney: The World of ‘Female Difficulties,’” “The Cat and the Human Imagination,” “L. Frank Baum: Creator of Oz,” “First Friend: A History of Dogs and Humans,” “Cat” and “Pork.”

iUniverse, an Author Solutions, Inc. self-publishing imprint, is the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing provider. iUniverse has a strategic alliance with Indigo Books & Music, Inc. in Canada, and titles accepted into the iUniverse Rising Star program are featured in a special collection on BarnesandNoble.com. iUniverse recognizes excellence in book publishing through the Star, Reader’s Choice, Rising Star and Editor’s Choice designations – self-publishing’s only such awards program. Headquartered in Bloomington, Ind., iUniverse also operates offices in Indianapolis.

For more information or to publish a book, please visit iuniverse.com or call 1-800-AUTHORS. For the latest, follow @iuniversebooks on iUniverse Twitter and https://www.facebook.com/pages/iUniverse-Publishing/249254235007 on iUniverse Facebook.

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“Faith and John” Presents a Touching Journey of Marriage

Groton, South Dakota (PRWEB) June 20, 2013 - Compelling and exhilarating, LaVonne J. Helmer’s Faith and John (published by iUniverse) shares the love story of two people whose marriage takes them to a whole new experience.

Set in the Dakota Territory in the 1800s, John and Faith meet, fall in love, and begin to plan their lives together. For Faith, planning her wedding becomes such a joy in her life; she is so excited that her sisters will be her bridesmaids. When John suggests that they have their wedding in his restaurant, Faith knows that it will be the most perfect day of her life.

As they settle into married life, both Faith and John realize how lucky they are to have found each other; they feel that their lives are blessed. Dancing and parties are part of the lighter part of their lives, but church plays an important part, too. The threat of flu threatens their idyllic times—and then one day, Faith discovers that life has a way of veering their direction.

An inspiring tale of human relationship and the true meaning of faith in the inevitable tides that life brings, Faith and John will move readers’ emotions in ways they have never imagined.

About the Author

LaVonne J. Helmer is a native of South Dakota and grew up on a prosperous farm. She taught school before she was married and again when her children were older. Her four children and their families are the joy of her life. She is proud of them and their accomplishments.

iUniverse, an Author Solutions, Inc. self-publishing imprint, is the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing provider. iUniverse has a strategic alliance with Indigo Books & Music, Inc. in Canada, and titles accepted into the iUniverse Rising Star program are featured in a special collection on BarnesandNoble.com. iUniverse recognizes excellence in book publishing through the Star, Reader’s Choice, Rising Star and Editor’s Choice designations – self-publishing’s only such awards program. Headquartered in Bloomington, Ind., iUniverse also operates offices in Indianapolis.

For more information or to publish a book, please visit iuniverse.com or call 1-800-AUTHORS. For the latest, follow @iuniversebooks on iUniverse Twitter and https://www.facebook.com/pages/iUniverse-Publishing/249254235007 on iUniverse Facebook.

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‘Book of Life’ Addresses Modern-day Issues from Scriptural Standpoint

NELIGH, Neb. (PRWEB) June 17, 2013 - Author Bernard Wilson draws upon years of experience studying the Bible in his new nonfiction, “Book of Life: Only the Truth Will Set Us Free” (published by iUniverse).

“The ‘Book of Life’ will show the only true way to be saved, and that will involve a moneyless culture,” Wilson writes. “A moneyless culture was devised by the Lord millions of years ago, and it has proven worthy for those above.”

According to Wilson, the best way to ensure eternal salvation is to develop a thorough understanding of the Scriptures. “Book of Life” helps readers navigate through the Bible and uses scriptural analysis to look at issues like debt and global warming.

An excerpt from “Book of Life”:

“The Book of Life appears in two places in the scriptures that I’m aware of. Revelation 20-12; ‘And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God, and the books were opened, and another book was open, which is the book of life, and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works’. And in Revelation 20-15, ‘And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire’. We learn by this that we’re all to be judged by what is written in these books.”

“The reason for writing this book is to show the true way to be saved and to prevent many from destroying himself,” Wilson writes. “A moneyless culture is the only answer, and it has proven effective for millions of years.”

“Book of Life”
By Bernard Wilson
Hardcover | 5.5 x 8.5 in | 110 pages | ISBN 9781475973983
Softcover | 5.5 x 8.5 in | 110 pages | ISBN 9781475973976
E-Book | ISBN 9781475973990
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Bernard Wilson served in World War II as a patrol bomber and retired from self-employment in 1989. He has two daughters and resides in Nebraska. “Book of Life” is his first published book.

iUniverse, an Author Solutions, Inc. self-publishing imprint, is the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing provider. iUniverse has a strategic alliance with Indigo Books & Music, Inc. in Canada, and titles accepted into the iUniverse Rising Star program are featured in a special collection on BarnesandNoble.com. iUniverse recognizes excellence in book publishing through the Star, Reader’s Choice, Rising Star and Editor’s Choice designations – self-publishing’s only such awards program. Headquartered in Bloomington, Ind., iUniverse also operates offices in Indianapolis.

For more information or to publish a book, please visit iuniverse.com or call 1-800-AUTHORS. For the latest, follow @iuniversebooks on iUniverse Twitter and https://www.facebook.com/pages/iUniverse-Publishing/249254235007 on iUniverse Facebook.

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Edwin G. Rice Announces Release of ‘The Inner Circle’

MINNETONKA, Minn. (PRWEB) June 17, 2013 - In “The Inner Circle: Volume 2: The Summerfields” (published by iUniverse), author Edwin G. Rice’s new novel, readers join the Summerfields as they, along with a group of like-minded friends, combat political extremism.

When Edmund Summerfield finds that the individuals he associates himself with at the country club are actually a group of ultra-conservative men who put limitless wealth and political power before freedom and democracy, he decides to gather his friends and family to combat this new threat to America: political extremism.

Despite the seemingly insurmountable challenges that loom in the near future, the newly formed group is not about to give up. With no time to lose and the country on the brink of economic calamity, the Summerfields and their friends must act on their unselfish intentions to serve the common good, never giving up hope that their beloved nation will, as always, rise up to meet its challenges and threats.

An excerpt from “The Inner Circle”:

“After a pause and a turn of his eyes to the window and the clearing sky and the trees tossing in the wind, Edmund Summerfield spoke again. ‘Lionel, Nancy knows why I called. It is to tell you that this will be a week that you will remember. It is also a week when you will be made an offer, a proposition. I trust that it will interest you and tempt you to make an acceptance…‘In so little time when it is measured against man’s time on this earth and the history of our country, perhaps only five decades or less; they have brought us irresponsibly and even purposefully to the brink of an economic calamity. I anticipate that the changes they have brought upon us…will be the substance of many conversations and meetings that are to come… My son, you must remain apart; you must refuse what you will be offered, or you could be lost to us. Lionel, you must advise and lead as we strive to do what we can here in our state…Once again, I’ll say to you both: we must do everything that we can.’”

“The Inner Circle: Volume 2”
By Edwin G. Rice
Hardcover | 6 x 9in | 288 pages | ISBN 9781469793955
Softcover | 6 x 9in | 288 pages | ISBN 9 781469793931
E-Book | 288 pages | ISBN 9781469793948
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Edwin G. Rice holds bachelor’s degrees from the University of North Dakota and a doctor of medicine degree from the University of Washington. Over a period of 44 years, he practiced medicine in the United States Air Force and in a multi-specialty clinic in the Minneapolis area. His present interests include writing, painting, running, reading and spending time with his two sons. He has published numerous books, two of which, “East Island” and “The Inner Circle” house the same characters and storyline.

iUniverse, an Author Solutions, Inc. self-publishing imprint, is the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing provider. iUniverse has a strategic alliance with Indigo Books & Music, Inc. in Canada, and titles accepted into the iUniverse Rising Star program are featured in a special collection on BarnesandNoble.com. iUniverse recognizes excellence in book publishing through the Star, Reader’s Choice, Rising Star and Editor’s Choice designations – self-publishing’s only such awards program. Headquartered in Bloomington, Ind., iUniverse also operates offices in Indianapolis.

For more information or to publish a book, please visit iuniverse.com or call 1-800-AUTHORS. For the latest, follow @iuniversebooks on iUniverse Twitter and https://www.facebook.com/pages/iUniverse-Publishing/249254235007 on iUniverse Facebook.

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New Book Features Stories About King Solomon, Modern Women

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (PRWEB) June 16, 2013 - In her new novel, “King Solomon’s Troubles” (published by iUniverse), author Zoe Senesh depicts stories that alternate between the ancient times of King Solomon and modern Israeli life of four women. They have different religious identities as Jewish, Moslem and Christian women, yet they struggle with similar problems. "Some call this a feminist book, while others view it as stories of power and sexuality, and still others view the book as stories of psychological and spiritual awakening," Senesh writes.

Senesh offers a provocative account of sex, marriage and relationships in a series of stories about the women, interchanged with an account of the intimate life of King Solomon, Israel’s ancient ruler. King Solomon, of biblical fame, built the first temple in Jerusalem. Historical accounts say that he was extraordinarily wealthy and wise, that he had the ability to seduce any woman he wanted, and that he had 700 wives and 300 concubines. He had it all – so why did he always yearn for more?

In present-day Israel, Rachel is a sex therapist with her own dark secrets to confront. She is an enigma because she spends her life helping others with their relationships, but her professional expertise hasn’t magically healed her of her own pain and obsessions. Sarah is an American transplant to Israel whose confusion about men gets in the way of her desire to marry one; Fatima, a feminist Muslim who feels trapped in Jerusalem, knows she can have more; and Galit, a free-spirited Israeli woman, enjoys the company of men – a little too much. These women are determined to live their lives as they wish to, by reaching for new ways to live in spite of tradition and the protests of their families.

“Israel is an incredibly complex country with many layers of dynamic religious, social, and interpersonal forces, which is what I wanted to represent in this book,” Senesh remarks. “This book contains stories about people stumbling through their lives and trying to figure out what they want and what it all means. Sex, love, and adultery are themes that unite humanity across time and across nations, and my characters struggle with these and other issues.”

In an act of literary time travel, author Zoe Senesh spins tales of the human condition, attesting that as far as the heart is concerned, little has fundamentally changed since biblical times. Readers who like the books “The Dovekeepers” and “The Red Tent” may find Senesh's shifting between ancient and modern Israel an even more powerful, fascinating mix.

“King Solomon’s Troubles”
By Zoe Senesh
Hardcover | 6 x 9 in | 240 pages | ISBN 9781475986365
Softcover | 6 x 9 in | 240 pages | ISBN 9781475986389
E-Book | 240 pages | ISBN 9781475986372
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Zoe Senesh has traveled extensively in the Middle East and other areas of the world. She speaks several languages and has an advanced degree in social sciences. She has published numerous social science books and articles. Senesh lives in the northwestern United States.

iUniverse, an Author Solutions, Inc. self-publishing imprint, is the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing provider. iUniverse has a strategic alliance with Indigo Books & Music, Inc. in Canada, and titles accepted into the iUniverse Rising Star program are featured in a special collection on BarnesandNoble.com. iUniverse recognizes excellence in book publishing through the Star, Reader’s Choice, Rising Star and Editor’s Choice designations – self-publishing’s only such awards program. Headquartered in Bloomington, Ind., iUniverse also operates offices in Indianapolis.

For more information or to publish a book, please visit iuniverse.com or call 1-800-AUTHORS. For the latest, follow @iuniversebooks on iUniverse Twitter and https://www.facebook.com/pages/iUniverse-Publishing/249254235007 on iUniverse Facebook.

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Cameron Hoover Announces New Marketing Initiative for Award-winning Book

CORRALES, N.M. (PRWEB) June 14, 2013 - In his 2009 novel “A Zhukov Evening” (published by iUniverse), author and former intelligence professional Cameron Hoover crafted a compelling account of conflict between the Russian Federation and China.

In this new century China has supplanted Russia as a major player on the world stage and the dominant power in Northeast Asia. The commander of Russia's Far Eastern Military District embarks on a bold scheme to break free from Moscow's faltering grip and face the future. Across the Amur River Chinese generals also have a plan for the future.

As the plot of the novel unfolds to a stunning conclusion readers will reasonably believe they are viewing a news account on television. "A Zhukov Evening" is a prescient commentary on world events.

"A Zhukov Evening" was published in 2009 and was a finalist in the Adventure/Thriller category of the International Book Awards in 2010.

“A Zhukov Evening”
By Cameron Hoover
Hardcover | 6 x 9 in | 556 pages | ISBN 9780595701445
Softcover | 6 x 9 in | 556 pages | ISBN 9780595461509
E-Book | 556 pages | ISBN 9780595904501
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Cameron Hoover is a retired U.S. Navy captain who was involved in intelligence operations and analyses during the Cold War. He spent a dozen years abroad on assignments in Europe and the Mediterranean area. He has a master’s degree and has taught history at the university level. He lives in New Mexico with his wife and two Rhodesian Ridgebacks. He is also the author of “The Legend of Bonneville Herrsch.”

iUniverse, an Author Solutions, Inc. self-publishing imprint, is the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing provider. iUniverse has a strategic alliance with Indigo Books & Music, Inc. in Canada, and titles accepted into the iUniverse Rising Star program are featured in a special collection on BarnesandNoble.com. iUniverse recognizes excellence in book publishing through the Star, Reader’s Choice, Rising Star and Editor’s Choice designations – self-publishing’s only such awards program. Headquartered in Bloomington, Ind., iUniverse also operates offices in Indianapolis.

For more information or to publish a book, please visit iuniverse.com or call 1-800-AUTHORS. For the latest, follow @iuniversebooks on iUniverse Twitter and https://www.facebook.com/pages/iUniverse-Publishing/249254235007 on iUniverse Facebook.

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Alice McLaughlin Offers True Stories of Healing, Faith

JEROME, Idaho (PRWEB) June 14, 2013 - In her new book “A Mother’s Right to Cry” (published by iUniverse) author Alice McLaughlin takes readers through the journey of her life, sharing both tragedies and triumphs, and teaching them that even the most staggering events can be overcome with God’s comfort.

Her book, McLaughlin says, is about “losses in life and God being there to comfort and sustain us. Sending people to comfort and minister to us through great sorrow.”

An excerpt from “A Mother’s Right to Cry”:

“Soon, James was again without a job. He assured me this was temporary. I knew James was deeply troubled, and I began praying as I never had before. Although I had no idea at the time, God was preparing me for upcoming sorrows.
During our Wednesday night services, my pastor preached a series of sermons titled ‘God’s Grace Is Sufficient.’ The message was that God’s grace encompasses all situations. Those sermons seemed like a pipeline between the pastor and me. I absorbed every word.”

“No matter what has happened God doesn’t leave us to go through this by ourselves,” McLaughlin says. “He places people in our lives along the way to help carry the load and pray for us.”

“A Mother’s Right to Cry”
By Alice McLaughlin
Softcover | 5 x 8 in | 78 pages | ISBN 9781475976571
E-Book | 78 pages | ISBN 9781475976588
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Alice McLaughlin is a Mary Kay consultant, and was previously a LPN in the state of Nevada. She attended Northern Nevada Community College in Elko, Nev. She and her husband, Bill, have been married for 26 years. She has been writing poetry and short stories for most of her adult life. This is her first published book.

McLaughlin is an ordained minister and leads a group for seniors at the church where she attends. She also leads a prayer group once a week. She lives in Jerome, Idaho, with her husband, one grandson, and two dogs and one cat.

iUniverse, an Author Solutions, Inc. self-publishing imprint, is the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing provider. iUniverse has a strategic alliance with Indigo Books & Music, Inc. in Canada, and titles accepted into the iUniverse Rising Star program are featured in a special collection on BarnesandNoble.com. iUniverse recognizes excellence in book publishing through the Star, Reader’s Choice, Rising Star and Editor’s Choice designations – self-publishing’s only such awards program. Headquartered in Bloomington, Ind., iUniverse also operates offices in Indianapolis.

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Cynthia Redfern Announces New Memoir ‘Seasons of the Soul’

Calgary, Alberta (PRWEB) June 14, 2013 - Cynthia Redfern’s new memoir “Seasons of the Soul: A Memoir” (published by iUniverse), now enjoying a renewed marketing effort, is about how she first lost, and then found, her sense of identity after her husband’s death. "This book is my life," she says, "the results of paths taken or not taken."

Full of vivid detail, “Seasons of the Soul” shares Redfern’s unusual life story. It illustrates Redfern’s determination to keep her integrity intact despite life’s many challenges. In a conversational style, she relates her childhood, remembering her grandfather, the boy she befriended at age 6 – a friendship that lasted 64 years – and the house she lived in for nearly 20 years.

An excerpt from “Seasons of the Soul”:

“The baby pig came running out of the bathroom and immediately jumped onto the started social worker’s lap. David made a grab for the pig, I threw my arms up in despair and the children all laughed hysterically.”

Redfern knows the appeal of her book will be its authenticity. “It is completely uncontrived,” she says. “It tells of my life just as it was, without need for sensationalism or bending facts to make them more interesting.”

“Seasons of the Soul”
By Cynthia Redfern
Hardcover | 5.5 x 8.5 in | 318 pages | ISBN 9781475956351
Softcover | 5.5 x 8.5 in | 318 pages | ISBN 9781475956344
E-Book | 318 pages | ISBN 9781475956368
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Cynthia Redfern lives in Calgary, Alberta, with her animal companions. A mother and grandmother, she is retired and enjoys traveling and helping children. More information can be found at http://www.ladyauthor.ca.

iUniverse, an Author Solutions, Inc. self-publishing imprint, is the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing provider. iUniverse has a strategic alliance with Indigo Books & Music, Inc. in Canada, and titles accepted into the iUniverse Rising Star program are featured in a special collection on BarnesandNoble.com. iUniverse recognizes excellence in book publishing through the Star, Reader’s Choice, Rising Star and Editor’s Choice designations – self-publishing’s only such awards program. Headquartered in Bloomington, Ind., iUniverse also operates offices in Indianapolis. For more information or to publish a book, please visit iuniverse.com or call 1-800-AUTHORS.

For the latest, follow @iuniversebooks on iUniverse Twitter and https://www.facebook.com/pages/iUniverse-Publishing/249254235007 on iUniverse Facebook.

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