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An American Muslim woman travels to an unknown and unforgettable place to learn about the secrets of war, violent jihad, and militant Islam. Set in the Kashmir valley, an award-winning speaker and instructor Farhana Qazi takes a transformational journey through one of the world's oldest conflicts. This beautifully written, heartfelt memoir finds compassion, courage and connection among the women of Kashmir. Qazi takes us deeply into the lives of women and gives us the most compelling and disturbing vision of what happens in a place caught between its own tenacious past and two South Asian rivals. A work of human empathy, Qazi combines first-hand storytelling with balanced, penetrating analysis of each situation to give us one of our most important chroniclers of communities in crisis.

Author K. Alicia Bolton is pleased to announce the release of the first book in The Marley Adventures series. Readers can pick up their copy of Get to Know Marley at www.themarleyadventures.com

This May, Book Expo America (www.bookexpoamerica.com), the number one book and author conference in the North American publishing industry, will take place in Chicago, offering an opportunity for authors and publishers to network and share their work with all types of book industry professionals, including booksellers, librarians, publishers, book distributors and retailers as well as rights and licensing professionals. Smith Publicity, (Booth 1641) a book marketing agency with a proven track record of successfully representing a diverse array of authors, will be exhibiting to showcase the agency's services and high-profile clients and books.

Bella and the Bulldogs actress Brec Bassinger tells us what it's like being a role model for young girls everywhere; Laura Vandervoort recounts her time on Syfy's show Bitten now that is coming to an end after 3 seasons; young dancer Asia Monet tells us how excited she is to add acting to her resume; Tony Cavalero channels his inner child as Dewey Finn in the new TV series School of Rock; and More!

Businesswoman, philanthropist and author, Angie Ransome-Jones' first book entitled "Path to Peace, A Guide to Managing Life After Losing a loved One" is receiving wide acclaim in the short time it has been on the shelves. The book chronicles her journey of finding peace after the devastating and sudden loss of her beloved father. Now she has made it her mission and ministry to help all those who going through the death of a loved one by providing emotional and as well as much needed financial advice, in order to cope.

Lisa Marie of Artistry by Lisa Marie introduced her all-new Pet Lovers Coloring Book, featuring hand- drawn animal art in realistic greyscale. Containing classical drawings, the Pet Lovers Coloring Book features beautiful lifelike images of both cats and dogs, all created by hand, with unique designs for users to enjoy. The new coloring book delivers hours of fun and relaxation, enables creatives to practice and hone their artistic skills, and is the next level in a fine art adult coloring book.

One fish, Two Fish, Red Fish… Katelyn fish?! When children are in the process of learning, nothing stimulates their excitement more than seeing themselves in the story! But how does one achieve this? Anyone seeking a unique treasure should look no further than Personalized Books R Us, a one-of-a-kind company that makes one-of-a-kind books! With dozens of different story lines to pick from, incorporating the little ones' name gives them a chance to jump into the story and show a real enthusiasm for reading.

Lilly and the Gull, a series of children's short stories about two characters traveling the world and encountering new lands and terrain, this week officially launched a Kickstarter campaign to garner support and financial backing for developing a web portal and interactive activity sheets to accompany the story. Lilly, a hairy hound and Tomsie, her feathery seagull friend, observe the environment and environmental issues prevalent in regions around the world. The stories give positive messages for change to young children ages three to seven.

Christians seeking authenticity in their faith will find a resource in the newly-released Insanity Defenses: Escaping the Madness of Faith (Redemption Press), the story of Michael Wilmot's journey from desperation to blessing. The author says, "Knowing why you believe what you believe requires both reason and faith." To give an understanding of who God is, and what our response should be to that knowledge, Wilmot examines biblical truths, philosophical arguments, and evidences of the supernatural.

Author Rohit Gaur is pleased to announce the official publication of Ganesha's Temple, an epic adventure in the vein of Pan's Labyrinth and Star Wars.

Rohit Gaur, a serial entrepreneur, has announced the launch of the Temple Wars book series. A project in the works for five years, the series represents a world mythology and politics. The first book is Ganesha's Temple, a young adult coming-of-age fantasy adventure. Fourteen-year-old Tarun goes on a spiritual adventure with Ganesha, the lord of obstacles, and mystical deity he has befriended; during this journey he learns about the importance of self-sacrifice, self-reliance and friendship.

With the benefit of years of practical experience in varied positions of leadership throughout the insurance and underwriting industry, Randi Glazer's work as a senior insurance and reinsurance professional has included a focus on a wide range of subjects beyond those relating to specific insurance, reinsurance or underwriting issues. A longtime senior insurance professional who is currently the underwriting director at RM Global Risk Management, Randi Glazer is one of the insurance industry's most respected experts when it comes to any subject relating to business development and organizational leadership, and it is for this reason that she is highly sought after by organizations in need of consultation regarding these issues.

Michael John Mally has always maintained that his sole identity, whether personal or professional, is as an artist and nothing else, but this all-encompassing point of view was not developed without the influence of other artists. Reflecting on the diverse sources of inspiration that have buttressed his successful career as an artist, Michael Mally has announced the release of a new publication detailing his unique artistic influences and explaining the impact of such influences.

The above is a paraphrase from a five star review on Amazon of Dr Hendly's book When Autism Comes to Roost: A Family's Journey From Denial to Acceptance. That review goes on to say that the book is "An invaluable resource for anyone who knows or loves someone on the spectrum and a great read in its own right. Highly recommended."

Encouraging children to be more active can often be something of a challenge. Boston-based Kids Yoga Stories has had great success in this area through presenting fun illustrated yoga books for kids that educate, inform, and, most of all, excite. Kids Yoga Stories proudly announced the release of their latest book, "Jenny's Winter Walk", a kids yoga story celebrating the winter season.

Rev. Ne Be of ATLANTA, unveils her new book 'Secrets to Answered Prayers - 7 DAYS To Praying Powerful Prayers That Get Fast Results'

In today's world, most cultures' mental image of "wise" is almost exclusively portrayed by men: God, Merlin, Tribal Chiefs, Confucius, Socrates, the aging college professor – all men. Who are their feminine counterparts? From the author of the best-selling trilogy of books for women, Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office, Nice Girls Don't Get Rich, and Nice Girls Just Don't Get It, comes a book just in time for Mother's Day that honors older women. In her latest bestseller, Ageless Women, Timeless Wisdom – Witty, Wicked and Wise Reflections on Well-Lived Lives, Dr. Lois Frankel shares wisdom from septuagenarian, octogenarian, nonagenarian, and even a few centenarian women from across the world.

A new fantasy novel, ACADEMY OF SECRETS, tells the story of a young woman, Chrymos, who has a burning ambition to make a difference in her world. That won't be easy, because Chrymos lives in Renaissance Italy, in the year 1610, a time when opportunities were few and far between – especially for women with no money and no rich and powerful family connections.

Inspire Paper Publishing is proud to release their new self-help stress management material called Tweet This Zen That, a coloring book for adults. It is specifically designed as an adult coloring book in order to help them bring out their Zen and create motivation through zendoodle. The inspiration that it provides the users in fact guides them to open up to the unlimited possibilities that the world has to offer. Inspired by James Allen, the book aims to support widows and other survivors to look into the brighter side of life.

Prepare to be whisked at the speed of thought and propelled through realms of action and adventure. Author Leonardo Ramirez and illustrator Davy Fisher have teamed up to create epic tale of fantasy and horror, where pain fuels staggering powers and generational wars are fought to the death. This is the world of Haven Irena Dante, heroine of the graphic novel, 'Haven of Dante'.

What: An opportunity to discuss the book "I Can Laugh Again: From the Valley of Grief to a Glimpse of Heaven" with Author, Chloé Taylor Brown to appeal to anyone who has suffered an extreme loss or tragedy and ready to move forward. She bares her soul—her dreams, hopes, losses, pains, and gains—in a riveting memoir you cannot read without taking part yourself in her transformation.

What: An opportunity to interview Dana Ayers, best-selling author of Confessions of an Unlikely Runner and former Bush 43 White House staffer. Ayers is scheduled to reunite with President Bush in Dallas next month. She ran her first race with Bush, which started her inspirational running journey nearly 15 years ago.

Every school year achieved is a step closer to gaining an education, which is why every school and institution should have the finest representation, especially when it comes to distributing their yearbook. That's the goal that Quality Yearbook Publishing strives to accomplish for all of their customers with their topnotch yearbook software program, publishing services, and first-rate products. The timeframe for embarking on the creation of a new yearbook typically occurs in the late fall to early January; however, it is not too late to publish and distribute a yearbook thanks to the fast turnaround time accommodations of Quality Yearbook Publishing. Quality Yearbook Publishing is pleased to announce that they are currently offering quotes for their yearbook services.

Entrepreneurs, job seekers, executives, recruiters, human resource managers and students all share a common challenge. Their success is highly dependent upon the relationships and networking connections that will drive their careers, their income, and their opportunities. However, networking at best, is often an awkward experience for many who view it as a game for extroverts and approach it with a mindset of wanting or needing something. This is all about to change.

The second edition of Don't be an Old Fool is packed with numerous informative articles on a variety of topics and also features a special section catering to employment. Through this book, author, Dr. Daryl Green has openly criticized the solutions that today's popular culture offers to the youth. This leaves them feeling nothing but unhappy and unfulfilled.