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Capturing not only a life, but also an era, ‘A Creative Odyssey’ by Richard Rotelli is the inspiring and engaging story of an artist who struggled back from adversity, and his friendship with the man who would change his life irrevocably.

Now 91 years-old, Dr. Hossein Ghadimi can vividly remember and recount the history and significance of his many medical breakthroughs as a research physician. From reducing premature infant mortality rates in hospitals from 58% to 8%, to solving the puzzle of the so-called ‘Chinese Restaurant Syndrome’ – Dr. Ghadimi’s career has been no regular day at the office.

Dexter Lee, who is a native Louisianan guitar performer and vocalist, has written more than 200 songs and currently is busy with creating more and more of his great songs. His style is influenced by a range of performers like Eric Clapton, Neal Schon, BB King, Jeff Beck, David Gilmore, Stevie Ray Vaughn and others. He writes all of his songs as a reflection of daily life and daily experiences that all people face, mixed with some downright fun. His greatest goal is to change people’s life and he really does it, even only during the songs’ performance. He wants to make people think more about the important and valuable things in life and to take a break from the busy and stressful life they lead to simply enjoy the current moment and the life itself.

According to most, Witches and Werewolves don’t exist. However, a wholly unique new fantasy series by author D. Manuel Mendonca throws readers into a world where legend fuses with reality to bring such creatures to vivid life.

Ask the average person on the street if they believe they are living a free and well-informed life, and they will probably answer yes. Author Christoph-Peter Engelhardt knows differently, and in his upcoming book, ‘Obliterating Your Freedoms’, he outlines the reasons why.

A recent article from Gadgets Made Simple recognizes the genius and technical expertise behind the deep space images produced by Scott Tucker. According to the article, Tucker's career in astrophotography spans 15 years and has improved with the rising tide of imaging technology.

Popular Health, Healing & Happiness Conference speaker Chef Sharynne Frazer will debut a new weekly radio show called “The Raw Truth” on VoiceAmerica.com on Thursday, March 27, 2014, from 8-9 a.m. PST. VoiceAmerica.com is the largest Internet channel in the nation with show downloads up to 4.5 million in certain areas. Chef Frazer’s show will run on the Health & Wellness Channel: http://www.voiceamerica.com/channel/248/voiceamerica-health-and-wellness.

“Lady Rayne McCloud", An African American serial entrepreneur who moved to Harrisburg PA from Miami Fl a little over a year ago says the she sees potential in the city. “There is nothing “wrong” with Harrisburg. They had a few bad years, but who hasn't? Harrisburg is small, yes, but I intend to prove that if we work together this city can be amazingly successful again! They did it once before, the energy still remains.” Felicia Rayne'll McCloud better known as Lady Rayne McCloud, owner of #TNM The New Music Movement (nonprofit) is launching her new events company! "#TNM Lady Rayne Presents," will be bringing X-Factor's Lillie McCloud here to Harrisburg for the GRAND OPENING! Lillie will be attending "What A Man Wednesdays," the first men’s night ever! That’s right a night where MEN GET IN FREE & DRINK FREE from 7-9pm. "Innovation is a must in any industry, we plan to lead in the business of events promotion and hosting, PERIOD. Its why we do things that are not usually done." says Lady Rayne while puffing on a clove cigar. "Its time for this little city to turn up and on again." What a Man Wednesdays will began April 2nd 2014 at The Celes lounge located at 714 N 3rd street. This event starts at 7pm and goes and goes until 2am! Lady Rayne hopes for a diverse crowd and her focus is to see “black, white, Latino, gay, straight, male, female, old & young in the same room! “A kingdom divided against itself will fall!” Rayne begins while chuckling “It don’t take a rocket scientist to see this city has to support this city! The generations and cultures must find a way to bridge the divides that cause businesses here to fail. I’m gonna use what I know. I know Music! We have to start somewhere right?"

Glenn Toby, founder and CEO of Glenn Toby Enterprises, leader in the sports and entertainment field, author and philanthropist, has accepted a joint venture and position with Undefined Creative, a creative services boutique.

Soulful rock with R&B influences and a pop sensibility keeps The Hard Luck at the top of their game in the Minneapolis, MN, music scene. They’ve already had many opportunities open up to them thanks to this rich sound, including spots opening for some impressive national acts and the inclusion of one of their tracks on WiFi PR Group’s Indie Anthems Vol. 5.

Four folk-inspired females have joined together to bring a slew of soulful, modernized Americana tracks to the masses and have thus far been met with a coterie of new fans and more opportunities to share their music and message. Their latest accomplishments include organizing a western U.S. tour for spring 2014 and having their track “Runnin” featured on two Indie Anthems compilations from WiFi PR Group.

Instead of nodding your head to the beat, why not try hip hop with a heavy helping of dance rock flavor? You can do just that when you hit up The Howard Theatre in Washington, D.C., to catch local hip hop meets dance rock collective, All the Best Kids, throwing down an unforgettable tribute show to the Notorious B.I.G.

Everyone in the present times wishes to become successful in every way but the process is not quite simple and may take up to a lot of years. Since most people simply do not have time, they are recommended to read through the lines of the new book by John Spencer Ellis and Topher Morrison.

Laurel & Carrie are sister-in-laws who put their heads together and created a humorous, illustrated book of quirky anecdotes on motherhood.

The world-famous celebrity interior designer, Kelli Ellis, has recently written a book called “Do I Look Skinny in this House?” in order to provide people with different ways through which they can make their home a comfortable place in a short period of time, without having to face any kind of issues in the entire matter.

Meg Hamann is an animator and a maker of things. In 2011, she graduated from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design with a BFA in Animation. While most animators generally create things purely visually, creating things physically has always been a large part of Meg’s artistic practice, both in animation and beyond. Meg loves to sew, bead, knit, and build costumes. She also focuses heavily on antler dreamcatchers, necklaces, and other objects created using wood and antlers.

Efiong Etuk’s, Creativity: Revealing the Truth about Human Nature provides the logical and necessary starting point for the crucial and urgently needed species self-rediscovery.

UK Health Radio is a relatively new Internet radio station – 100% independent and the first of its kind outside the US. As the name suggests, they are UK-based and they focus primarily on health and wellness. Because this is an Internet-based medium, their ‘reach’ is global.

Mohammed A. Lais’s, Muhammad (SAW): 1001 Universal Appreciations and Interfaith Understanding and Peace proclaims - Every individual belongs to one class which is 'humankind'. Greatness unites.

Michael Kuzilny’s, Meditate or Go Crazy helps you deal with today’s stress epidemic: anger, road rage, bank rage, relationship break ups, depression, anxiety, work, bullying, suicides and a society that does not care.

17-year old Charlie Kadado is not your ordinary teen. His hobbies include reading journalism textbooks, researching information about the publishing industry, and interviewing newsmakers like anthropologist Dr. Jane Goodall.

According to information released in a study by the American Psychological Association, playing any instrument from a guitar to a saxophone as a child keeps the mind sharper as a person ages. Because studying an instrument requires years of practice and learning, it apparently creates connections within the brain to help compensate for declining cognitive abilities as individuals age. Experts go on to say there are a number of added benefits to learning an instrument in later years, too. According to Suzanne Hanser of Berklee College of Music in Boston, making music has been linked to lowered blood pressure, decreased heart rates, reduced stressed and lessened anxiety and depression. Additionally, evidence shows it enhances the immunological response enabling musicians to fight viruses.

Comedy Director Laura Somers has just announced the creation of “ManDoula,” a new indie comedy about (man)doulas, strip clubs, electrodes, and babies. Over 8 years in the making, it’s a film devised in the same vein as “Knocked Up” and “The Hangover,” but with the quirkiness that only an indie film can bring. Putting a shocking twist on birthing coaches, it’s a story of desperation, greed, commitment, and ultimately, a message of responsibility.

Josian Frampton’s, Pray and Watch the Impossible Happen taps into the power of God through prayer.

ED-ucation Publishing, a social enterprise that focuses on key values like innovative learning, problem solving, student empowerment and citizenship, has just announced the release of a 10-book series that focuses on character education. The first eBook, titled “Robbie and the Bully-bot,” will be available for free on Amazon for 72 hours, beginning on April 1. The print books will be available 3 days to a week after each additional eBook is released.