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In his new book, Benjamin Portnoy picks through the enigmatic human psyche to expose a proven formula for destroying fear at the source and attaining any goal with gusto.

Domestic and international violence against women continues to dominate global news agendas, but few are aware of the origins of sanctioned violence against women and the true nature of its epidemic. Dr. Rona M. Fields has dedicated her life to working with women who have become victims and survivors of conflict, and her game-changing new scholarly book exposes the problem in a shocking yet vitally-important new light.

In 1948, San Francisco’s Fillmore District was designated a redevelopment area, sparking tumultuous decades in which, according to city officials, 883 businesses were shuttered, 4,729 households were forced out, and roughly 2,500 Victorian homes were demolished. While this unfortunate gentrification may sound like a historical mistake, metro cities across the nation are currently facing similar fates. It’s a subject that rarely makes it into fiction, but one Burnita Bluitt tackles with gusto in her latest novel.

‘Renting the Veil’ is a “can’t-put-down” novel. It revolves around the plot of a successful businessman who loses his emotional grounding when his wife suddenly dies. The book is compelling and absorbing: an absolute must-read for those who seek thrill and intellectual stimulation.

It is an unconventional Thanksgiving Song, as the narrator tries to convince listeners to eat steak instead of the traditional bird, yet it contains all the joy that the family gathering holiday should be about. Seven years after he originally wrote down his lyrics, he released the track as a YouTube sensation, with nearly 40,000 views to date. It’s no wonder, as it is full of entertainment from Stickhead’s animated singing and silly antics to the “Stick Chicks” dressed in holiday gear and demonstrating the proper way to Turkey Dance.

Robert Galarowicz has taken his struggle with Kidney disease and created a book designed to teach readers how to improve kidney function.

It’s now very rare to find a business entity that genuinely supports charitable institutions, family events and other types of kids’ events. Even if some will openly admit supporting such events, this is often tied with an endorsement agreement, one that will gain the business corresponding exposure. This is what makes Madfun different. Instead of being the one promoted through these events, it’s the one encouraging participation without the usual perk of endorsements, something that other profit-oriented businesses are not willing to do.

The Melbourne-based singer and lyricist Liana Colaluca, today launched an official music video of her recently released single, “Undone”. Written by Liana and Phil Turcio, this single is her first release, to be followed by a yet-unnamed solo album, which is currently in production.

Singer-songwriter Jay Jacobson's upcoming CD release, "The Ride" is set to debut on October 14th, but fans can pre-order their copy early on iTunes starting on October 7th. Upon advanced purchase, music lovers will receive an instant free download of Jay Jacobson's first single, an immensely charming love ballad entitled, "With Our Love."

Nobody within the church will deny that their global institution is losing its crowd and reputation at an alarming pace, but identifying the true reasons often isn’t easy. Travis Klassen was once a committed and passionate Pastor, but he has since become part of these departure statistics in a bold attempt to rediscover his true self. The difference is that Klassen knows exactly why he left and, for the first time, is now taking his story public in a gripping and thought-provoking new memoir.

Deanne DeMarco’s special guests for her high-energy radio show are two of the most high-profile businesswomen in America. Chef Christina Machamer winner of FOX‘s popular TV show, “Hell’s Kitchen,” with Chef Gordon Ramsey and 15-time Emmy Award nominated meteorologist Tammie Souza, who is seen on FOX 32 News, Chicago.

Marie Biancuzzo, host of “Born to be Breastfed,” celebrated her show’s one-year anniversary on the VoiceAmerica Talk Radio Network with the announcement that it will continue through fall 2015. The show airs every Monday from 6 PM to 7 PM ET on the VoiceAmerica Health & Wellness Channel, and it is available as a free podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and TuneIn.

There’s no denying that some of the world’s best authors often draw inspiration from the strangest and most unlikely of places. In the case of Oregon’s Denna Holm, the quirks and idiosyncrasies of characters in her new fantasy novel were taken, of all places, from students she has taught in the world of Dressage.

While novels with a twist of political intrigue have seen something of a recent boom in popularity, both readers and critics alike are calling out for new material that doesn’t succumb to recycling of the ‘same-old’ concepts. Thankfully, author D.C. Reed has stepped up to the plate with gusto, announcing the release of the third volume of a wholly-unique series where murder and politics appear to be one and the same.

While most authors use their first novel to simply test the literary waters, Jamie Eubanks is quickly proving that a debut release is also an opportunity to rival the bestsellers. ‘Hidden Doors, Secret Rooms’ breaks all literary convention to prove that getting into difficult and potentially-deadly situations is surprisingly easy.

When Nancy Behan was given a book while helping her mother downsize to a retirement community apartment, the clippings stuffing its pages first appeared to be nothing more than scrap. However, closer inspection revealed hundreds of yellow newspaper clippings and the start of a project that is now being brought to readers around the world as ‘Poems by Author Unknown: An anthology of poems sent in to newspaper ca World War II’.

New self help book, “Mentor Me: GA=T+E—A Formula to Fulfill Your Greatest Achievement,” by Ken Poirot, has received favorable reviews from readers and at least one professional critic already.

1-800-411-PAIN's Original Battle of the Bands Presented By Schwed, Adams, Sobel, McGinley, P.A. at the War Memorial stadium on Sunday, October 5th. TheArkansas Pine marching band will be battling it out against the Mississippi State marching band to see who comes out on top! This family friendly event invites all lovers of music and community building to get together and support their local marching bands all while raising funds that will go toward helping even more young band members display their talents.

The Halloween season brings longer spooky nights and the desire to curl up with a good book. Tracy Falbe, an independent author of ten fantasy books, announced today that Werelord Thal: Werewolves in the Renaissance 1 will be a free ebook for the entire month of October.

While the world of literature claims to contain wondrous page-bound delights for all ages, seven to ten year-olds rarely have any fiction written for their unique transitionary age. Thankfully, authors Jan Spivey Gilchrist and Kelley Powell Barcellona are bucking the trend with gusto to provide children of this age group with not only an edge-of-the-seat story, but an opportunity to learn plenty about life along the way.

For one week the longstanding friendship between Italy and Miami will be celebrated by a dynamic, rich, and multifaceted activation. A series of cultural and artistic events will bring new energy to the heart of Miami under the title of ITALY-MIAMI: A FRIENDSHIP IN ART.

Topfreemmorpg.net, one of today's most popular massively multiplayer online roleplaying game (MMORPG) websites, announces the publication of its updated and revised penultimate Top MMORPG 2014 List. The list showcases over 20 of the most popular MMO games of 2014.

September 30 marks the 59th anniversary of James Dean’s death in a tragic car crash, and the feature film Friendly Ghosts seeks to revive the spirit of Dean by transporting him into the present age.

Major L. Wayne Smalls is one of thousands of people who have served combat tours in Afghanistan, but he is one of the few to have put the entire experience on paper. In ‘Called To Be A Solider’, his eye-opening new memoir, Smalls shares his inner-most thoughts from before, during and after his tour.

While the fantasy genre has seen an undeniable boom in recent years, both readers and critics are calling for wholly-unique new narratives that don’t succumb to recycling of the ‘same-old’ literary concepts. Thankfully, author D.J. Hollis has stormed the scene with gusto to release a powerful novel that is setting new trends of its own.