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Don Rumsfeld & Dick Cheney in Hell by Fred Stopsky; FreshWave Publishing (2007); ISBN 9780979651601. The Devil's mysterious ways to decide who winds up in Hades leads readers on a satirical journey marked by laughter and tears. Famous and infamous witnesses such as Jon Stewart, Jay Leno, Howard Stern, the Marx Brothers, Michael Moore, Borat, and the crew from Law & Order substantiate the madness of the Iraq folly. In a series of parodies and spoofs, the reality of an administration mired in the muck of lies and deceit impacts the Devil's decision.

Robin: The Lovable Morgan Horse (Morgan Horse Series)by Ellen F. Feld; Willow Bend Publishing (2006) ISBN 0970900252. Shadow: The Curious Morgan Horse by Ellen F. Feld; Willow Bend Publishing (2006); ISBN 0970900260. Ms. Feld's stories are noted for their realistic portrayal of horses, their behaviors, and the experiences of young riders. To achieve this believability, Ms. Feld uses her horses as the basis for the animal characters within her books. For instance, Ms. Feld’s horse Blackjack, a showy English Pleasure horse, stumbles over the smallest of jumps. In the book Rusty, the main character Heather tries to teach her beloved Blackjack to jump, but like the real Blackjack, he is unable to get his feet over the tiny ground poles. Many of the experiences that Heather has with her horses evolve from adventures that either Ms. Feld or one of her friends has had with their horses. The plots in her books reflect the reality of working with horses, and it is this down to earth quality that keeps the stories authentic and attracts so many readers.

Through the Rug by Jill Ammon Vanderwood; ISBN 9781425910983. Grandma Emma has been attending cooking school. She never realized at the beginning that she was actually learning to make magic formulas. When her ten year old granddaughter, Alyssa comes to visit she notices that Grandma has turned her black and white dog Domino pink and green. Alyssa realizes that Grandma is not making cookies when she gets out a chemistry set. Grandma tells her she is making a recipe for more days in the week. This time, Grandma doesn't exactly follow the recipe. The formula spills onto the kitchen rug, Grandma, Domino, and Alyssa fall though the rug to a land called Wishville, where all wishes are granted. They attend a wedding reception where they can eat as much as they want, without getting full. Domino enters a dog contest where he is the most colorful dog. Alyssa and grandma swim in a lake with fish who dance the hoochy goochy dance, and land on an island with pirates, with no way to get back. They visit the Wish Theme Park, where they don't need money to ride, and win at every game. Alyssa and Grandma visit San Francisco and Alyssa dances in a professional ballet. When they leave Wishville, they know they can return any time they want.

“Gigolo” on the Row by Jack Eadon; Eloquence Press; ISBN 9780975330005. Mark, the protagonist of Jack Eadon's ""Gigolo" on the Row," is a novelist who is struggling to improve his fledgling writing career, while his wife Katrina runs a restaurant. They lead the regular life of an American couple, until the evening that Katrina becomes the victim of a hit-and-run accident. Her sudden death throws Mark's life into complete disarray. Unable to come to terms with the loss of his wife, he begins to reflect on his life with Katrina. Matters get complicated when Mark makes new revelations about Katrina's life. Beginning with an appearance by Katrina after her death and the coroner's disclosure that Katrina was pregnant at the time of her death, Mark learns about various hidden aspects of his dead wife's life, prompting him to investigate his wife's past and, by extension, his own. He discovers Katrina's part in a neighborhood drama, and it is one of the first vital clues that leads him to her secret life. The role the demure housewife and restaurateur played in the episode shocks Mark and he is forced to use all of his resources to unravel the mystery surrounding his wife's death. Eadon's skill in depicting his characters as real people leads the reader to empathize with their situations. The narrative is fast-paced, and the tone understated. Sure to be a bestseller, the book is a highly engrossing thriller that leaves the reader asking for more.

The Genie in Your Genes; Dawson Church, Ph.D.; Elite Books (2007); ISBN 9781600700224. “The Genie in Your Genes” focuses on the new scientific field of Epigenetics (meaning control above the level of the gene) and its applications in healing. Church cites hundreds of reputable scientific studies, mostly from mainstream medical journals, such as “Journal of the American Medical Association,” that show how beliefs and emotions can trigger the expression of DNA strands. Readers may be surprised to learn that there are over 100 genes in the body activated by thoughts, feelings and experiences, and that these genes dramatically affect the immune system. “The Genie in Your Genes” provides a clear and comprehensible analysis of complex, groundbreaking new science and straightforward instructions for readers who wish to epigenetically affect their own health. The book also describes the promising contemporary fields of Energy Psychology and Energy Medicine, both of which offer potential epigenetic medical therapies. With the backing of hard biological facts, the epigenetic therapies offered in “The Genie in Your Genes” have an incredible, recognized potential as alternatives to pain-killing drugs, surgeries and traditional therapy. In a well-researched and expressive book, Church establishes that immediate and enduring results are possible for those who wish to take control of their own conscious and influence their genetic expression.

The second book in this acclaimed mystery series takes place in New York City, where a women’s powerhouse magazine hires Paige to write a story about Jenny Ross, a young, genius PhD, who has created thinking robots. Someone murders Jenny Ross in her office the day before the initial interview. Because she didn’t know Jenny and has no personal involvement, Paige wants out of the assignment feeling she isn’t the right person to tell the story. That quickly changes when a young woman Paige has never met warns her that an investor group known as Praetorian murdered Jenny, and is coming after Paige to stop her from disclosing what she knows. Two days later, the young woman turns up near death in a hospital emergency ward, and Paige knows she is next on the list. Praetorian starts to close in, and to lure her into a deadly trap, kidnaps her dearest friend. Fearing Praetorian will kill them both, Paige seeks the help of a powerful group of lawyers, police, and government agents, who tell her the only way to save her friend and destroy Praetorian is to put her life on the line.

Amira Press has been the dream of Yvette A. Lynn for many years. Now, they are excited to finally bring Amira Press into existence and they are confident that you will find their company to be comparable to other small press publishers. At Amira Press, the mission is to provide an experience so far out of the ordinary, that their readers will look to stay lost forever in the worlds the writers have created for the reader's enjoyment. They strive to bring you stories that grip the imagination and refuses to let go, driving you to beg for more. They stand behind their name 'Amira' Press, Amira being a name for princess in the Swahili language. Their name demands excellence in writing and in plot. And that's just what they offer.

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How Best to Avoid Dying, Owen Egerton. Dalton Publishing (2007, ISBN 9780974070377. Owen's collection of short stories weaves complimentary tales of death as diverse as spelling bees turned deadly; the unexpected side effects of Jesus miracles; and even a talking penis. Exposing the absurdities of contemporary bohemia, Egerton s collection is dark, funny and wholly original. From stage to page, this comedic transfer will appeal to the same smart, urban crowd who also loves Neal Pollack, or the Bret Easton Ellis of 20 years ago.

Welcome to Triton City, California, world-renowned for its quality of life, growing economy, and prestigious university. Here one can find an easygoing commute to work, parents can feel secure with their children playing outside during the day, and there are no beggars on the street corners harassing hardworking citizens to spare a dollar or two. In fact, there aren't any homeless to be seen for miles...any homeless who are alive anyway. Now the city that prided itself on beauty, strength, and power is at the epicenter of a twisted genetics game between two doctors battling to play God, and a group of college students has discovered they are the game's unwilling pawns. They must learn to rely on each other to defeat not only the evil hunting them, but also the vampire within, always itching to reveal itself and test the boundaries of their souls. http://www.insidescooplive.com

Loss of Innocence: A Novel of the French Revolution by Anne Newton Walther. In spite of her noble heritage, French countess Eugénie Devereux avidly embraces the stirrings of social change and revolution in France. A beautiful woman in her prime, with a sharp mind and an adventurous spirit, Eugénie adroitly manages her tranquil Bordeaux valley estate and vineyards while maintaining a network of agents to keep her informed of events beyond château’s walls. Already disturbed by news of the monarchy under seige at Versailles, and the growing anarchy in the streets of Paris and throughout France, she receives a surprising and cryptic invitation from Queen Marie Antoinette. Eugénie suspects that the royal family is in danger and hurries to Versailles just as a lavish banquet for the Royal Guard incites the women of Paris to march on the palace in a rage. As one disatrous event follows another, Eugénie risks her reputation and her life to undertake a bold secret mission. Joining her is American shipper Bridger Goodrich, who won her heart when she visited Virginia at the onset of the American Revolution. Their passion for one another deepens as they plunge into a little-known historical plot by French nobles and courageous Americans to rescue the queen from her prison in France and spirit her across the Atlantic to the banks of the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania. Will Eugénie carry out the plan in time? Walther tells a vivid story of courage, betrayal, and love.

Follow Me to Glory by Will Hutchison. Will Hutchison is an award-winning author whose new novel is set during the Crimean War. He is a graduate of Syracuse University, with twenty-six years as an officer in the US Army and Marine Corps. He has spent his life in interesting and often dangerous endeavors, from leading Marines in Vietnam, to working as an undercover drug agent in Amsterdam with military CID, to serving as a Federal special agent conducting fraud investigations and counter-terrorism initiatives at nuclear plants. He resides in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, where he pursues his writing and photography, with occasional law enforcement consulting projects. As an avocation, he has written and lectured on nineteenth century military history internationally for over twenty years. Here is one of those rare novels that completely transports the reader to an unforgettable time and place in history. Follow Me to Glory is the story of a young Scottish nobleman growing to manhood in Victorian Britain, and his journey to becoming a warrior and a leader. In the fall of 1854, one of the bitterest and most mismanaged campaigns in military history is about to begin. The attention of Britain is focused on the Crimea, where victory will be won or lost. Captain Ian Carlyle, magnetic, professional and audacious, prepares to lead his elite guardsmen into harm s way against the brutal Russians. You will live it with him as he comes to terms with the chaos of war and appalling truth about courage, duty, and the terrible price of glory. In the end, as Ian emerges a veteran of many engagements, he discovers that it isn t about glory only kinship, an intense commitment to those in your charge, and plain, simple survival.

Shar's Story: A Mother and Daughter Reunited by Sharon Shaw Elrod. In 1966 I did the worst possible thing a young woman could do... I became pregnant and was not married. I went into hiding for five months and delivered a beautiful baby girl on June 1, 1966. With my heart and soul shrieking in pain, I surrendered my baby for adoption, whispering to her to come back and find me someday. Shar's Story is my adoption/reunion journey, beginning with that horrific experience losing her, and culminating in her choice to find me and create an incredibly joyful reunion for both our families. The 'story within the story'describes the path I took from shame and disgrace to forgiveness and love. Coincidences abound in this book!

For over a thousand years the Box of Whispers has guarded the most precious treasure in the Land of Een. But when the Box is suddenly stolen, young Kendra Kandlestar finds herself swept away on a magical adventure where doors speak in riddles, plants cast dangerous spells, and strange monsters seem to lurk in every shadow. With only a handful of enchanted carrot seeds, will Kendra be able to face these dangers and find the fabled chest? There's only one way to find out: Peer inside the Box of Whispers, and enter a world of magic, monsters, and mystery...

Weathergirl, Jill Walker has been targeted by a serial killer from across the US. Agent Ian Hamlin is on the case and things get complicated once he realizes where he knows this Jill from. She's destined to become the ninth victim in a string of horrendous murders, but not if Ian has anything to say about it. To make things go from bad to worse, Jill has also picked up a stalker and a very mysterious boyfriend who is just too good to be true. Who will win Jill's heart. The mysterious millionaire who does and says all the right things, or the dark brooding agent sent to protect her.