Robert J. Matsunaga Creates Historical Civilization in New Fantasy Novel

San Francisco (PRWEB) September 05, 2013 - “A Journey of a Thousand Seasons: Book 1” (published by iUniverse) is a fictional story centered on the main character, Tenashar. Author Robert J. Matsunaga creates a tale of an ancient Earth with a different culture, architecture, politics, arts, languages and sciences. Matsunaga mentions that his book is about “A people who survive many obstacles in their world. A world that is in continuous transition.”

An excerpt from ‘A Journey of a Thousand Seasons’:

“Once the initial excitement of leaving began to wane, the uncertainty and fear made Tenashar feel sick. He still couldn’t understand why it would be best for him to go with only his unusual friends. Wouldn’t a whole group of Senetha—elders and warriors alike—be better able to handle this? So many questions. Why should he, barely a man, be sent to find a solution to the Orbs? He grumbled to himself as he walked. ‘This journey is so stupid. Why am I here? And why am I in the company of monsters?’ Tenashar thought A-amar wasn’t listening, but he saw the wolf-man’s ears perk up.

A voice replied, ‘Are you thinking this is a survival test? You’re wrong to be so worried. The path has been paved for you, but you continue to distrust yourself. Your thinking is small, and you have much to learn.’

Tenashar heard those words, but they weren’t from A-amar. He looked in his bag and saw the Rock was glowing. There was his advice for the journey. It came from a simple rock.”

“A Journey of a Thousand Seasons”
By Robert J. Matsunaga
Hardcover | 6 x 9 in | 152 pages | ISBN 9781475991703
Softcover | 6 x 9 in | 152 pages | ISBN 9781475991697
E-Book | 152 pages | ISBN 9781475991710
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Robert J. Matsunaga is a revolutionary imaginative thinker, who challenges the ways of living in today’s world. He is gifted with extraordinary visualization and creativity and believes that there are many solutions to a given problem; the only true requirement is to have an open mind.

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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Sandra Rorbak Releases Informative Guide to Secretarial Work

Calgary, Alberta (PRWEB) September 05, 2013 - Every April, offices around the world recognize Administrative Professionals Day, celebrating the hard work and dedication of secretaries and other administrators. As a secretary for over 20 years, author Sandra Rorbak knows what it takes to be a successful secretary. Her new book, “The Elite Secretary: The Definitive Guide to a Successful Career” (published by iUniverse), provides useful tools and advice for readers either looking to enter the administrative field or become better secretaries for their companies.

“The book is a practical guide for secretaries and administrative professionals at all levels and other support staff who are responsible for coordinating and managing the office environment,” writes Rorbak. “One could say that it is a behind the scenes sneak peak at ‘A Day in the life of a Secretary,’ from her humble beginnings in the profession and how she elevates herself into a top notch Elite Secretary.”

Rorbak’s book combines personal experience and interviews with other secretaries and their bosses to give readers a clear picture of the duties performed and the office work environment. “The Elite Secretary” covers the relationship between boss and secretary and how to maintain it, as well as tips for navigating the world of office politics.

An excerpt from “The Elite Secretary”:

“You cannot run from office politics. If you do, I can promise you that office politics of a different kind will be waiting for you at your next job. They may be dressed up differently, but I have yet to hear of or encounter an office environment devoid of politics.”

“The Elite Secretary”
By Sandra C. Rorbak
Hardcover | 6 x 9in | 272 pages | ISBN 9781469798288
Softcover | 6 x 9in | 272 pages | ISBN 9781469798271
E-Book | 272 pages | ISBN 9781469798295
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Sandra C. Rorbak is an award-winning administrator and former secretarial professional with a background in fashion design, public relations and human resources. She completed her education and business training in southern Africa and London, England and has supported senior executives on three different continents for more than 20 years. More information can be found at http://sandracrorbak.authorsxpress.com and http://www.elitesecretary.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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Rita Bergstrom Releases New Cookbook, ‘Taste of Old Germany’

Dolores, Colo. (PRWEB) September 05, 2013 - Rita Bergstrom’s new book “Taste of Old Germany: Recipes from My Colorado Restaurant and My Childhood” (published by iUniverse) delivers authentic German cooking to cooks everywhere.

After shutting the doors to her restaurant, Bergstrom started revisiting her favorite recipes. In “Taste of Old Germany,” she compiles over 100 pages of recipes, from the time-honored favorites to the cherished meals of her childhood.

Formulated for novice and experienced cooks, the recipes listed in the book are simple, their ingredients easily available and the cooking methods easy to follow.

“I am not a trained German chef,” notes Bergstrom, “but I have accomplished great success by not giving up.”

“Taste of Old Germany”
By Rita Bergstrom
Hardcover | 6x9in | 120pages | ISBN 9781450218634
Softcover | 6x9in | 120pages | ISBN 9781450218641
E-Book | 120pages | ISBN 9781450218627
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Rita Bergstrom owns a successful restaurant in Colorado that specialize in German cuisine. “Taste of Old Germany” is her first published cookbook.

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 Guide Profiles Well-Known Artists, Leads Readers to Their Work

Windsor, CT (PRWEB) August 22, 2013 - Art enthusiasts from all walks of life will find a wealth of information in “The Art Lover’s Pocket Guide: Where to View the World’s Great Masterpieces” (published by iUniverse), the new nonfiction by Henry P. Traverso.

“The Art Lover’s Pocket Guide” gives readers a crash course in art history, featuring over 250 different artists. Traverso includes a comprehensive list of where to find their works throughout the world – places ranging from museums and galleries to churches and libraries – and has arranged the information in alphabetical order by country, state and city.

Featuring diverse artists such as Joseph Albers, Picasso, Monet and a host of other visual artists, “The Art Lover’s Pocket Guide” provides basic biographical information and historical context for each. An easy-to-search index helps readers find the information they’re looking for quickly and efficiently.

“As a lifelong educator and art lover, I have spent more than five decades researching art history and traveling to the world’s great museums,” Traverso explains. “Art is eternal, making this valuable resource a permanent resource.”

“The Art Lover’s Pocket Guide”
By Henry P. Traverso
Hardcover | 6 x 9 in | 900 pages | ISBN 9781475993103
Softcover | 6 x 9 in | 900 pages | ISBN 9781475990881
E-Book | ISBN 9781475990898
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

A lifelong educator and art lover, Henry P. Traverso grew up in a family of painters and has spent a lifetime researching art history. A graduate of Holy Cross College, he received a master’s degree from Trinity College in Hartford, Conn., and a doctorate from the University of Connecticut. Traverso is also the author of “Scheduling the Secondary School” and “New Directions in Scheduling the Secondary School,” and is the co-author of “Research Review for School Leaders.”

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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Oakes A. Plimpton Presents ‘1957 Expeditions Journal’

Arlington, MA (PRWEB) August 06, 2013 - In his latest book “1957 Expeditions Journal: Baja California American Museum of Natural History Expedition Journal Spring 1957 Huautla Mexico Seeking The Sacred Mushroom With Gordon Wasson Summer 1957” (published by iUniverse) author Oakes A. Plimpton offers readers a glimpse into a pair of scientific adventures.

On the first one, known as the Puritan Expedition, Plimpton served as an assistant to four scientists collecting marine life, mammals, reptiles and fossils from islands off Baja California and in the Gulf of California (March, April and May).

Then in July and August of that year Plimpton accompanied mycologist and anthropologist Gordon Wasson and family to rural Mexico to record and participate in the Sacred Mushroom rite in Huautla, and then to visit other native villages to converse with curanderas and look for further hallucinatory mushroom religious practice.

The book is a transcription of the daily logs Plimpton kept, illustrated by the slides he took converted to jpegs.

“1957 Expeditions Journal”
By Oakes A. Plimpton
Softcover | 6 x 9 in | 124 pages | ISBN 9781475989748
E-Book | 124 pages | ISBN 9781475989731
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Oakes Plimpton is retired and lives in Arlington, Mass. with his wife Pat Magee. He had worked for The Nature Conservancy and the Conservation Law Foundation, but dropped out in 1972 to spend a year on a communal farm in New York State chronicled in “1972 Farm Journal” published by iUniverse in 2011. Still involved with farming he volunteers for Boston Area Gleaners and the Arlington Farmers’ Market. He continues his interest in natural history, in particular bird watching; he was one of the co-founders of the Menotomy Bird Club in Arlington, Mass.


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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