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Very few individuals consider the ability to become comfortable in one’s own skin as their greatest achievement in life. Author, entrepreneur, and professional speaker Rachelle Smith does. Her book outlines lessons learned during her journey towards happiness and success in life.

With the prevalence of reading on the rise, many are opting for shorter fiction in order to stay engaged. U.S. author, Edward M. Donnelly, is leading this increasingly-popular genre with his newly released book of short stories.

While it first appeared a decade-and-a-half ago, the idea of patients paying their primary physician an annual fee (‘Concierge Medicine’) for enhanced care has struggled to win over many critics. However, a new book by a U.S. marketing expert strongly refutes the model’s criticism and presents a compelling case for its advantages.

Fantasy and paranormal books dominate the bestseller charts weekly and now there’s a new author name to add to the list: Clay Held. In the tradition of The Wizard Heir and Harry Potter comes the beginning of an exciting new series.  Held’s novel Bad Apple, book one of the Warner Grimoire, follows Simon Warner, who discovers he’s a wizard after a near-death experience.  Bad Apple is the first of an anticipated six-book series and the indie book is available exclusively for Amazon Kindle starting May 1, 2013.

In economic downturns there are industries that are hit particularly hard.  Those involving social work, were the burdens are deep, often financially they are hit the hardest.  Social Workers and Nurses in particular, are the backbone of social fields and medicine, however, they are the least lauded in employment.  Often these workers will see their workloads increase and the pay stay the same, or often decrease due to budgetary constraints.  These professionals often live the "Definition of Insanity:"

UK based Art entrepreneurs have recently joined forces to provide both a showcase and marketplace for an array of Artists and Designers from around the globe.

Juggling the many responsibilities of work and home can be very stressful.  Life is becoming more and more stressful and the building pressure of managing both can cause many women to simply burn out. Generally women are the more nurturing gender, thus they are programmed to strive to look after others to the best of their ability. Throughout history women have taken care of  the home, performing the house work and looking after the children, while men were the bread winners.

Marketing a music artist is a lot simple than imagined from someone on the outside looking in. Music is a business just like any other business out there. They have a product, they market the product, they sell the product, and than they profit from the product. There is a lot of competition in the market place these days so marketing an artist isn't always the easiest task to accomplish.

Funky Fairy Parties, a company dedicated in organizing children birthday parties and events based on various themes, has recently launched its new website. The company informed that they have also increased their number of entertainers and are now offering their service throughout Sydney. Funky Fairy Parties has over 7 years of experience in organizing children’s events and is known in the city for its charitable work.

Stephen Kramer Glickman, best known for his series regular role of Gustavo Rocque on Nickelodeon's hit show Big Time Rush, announces the release of his debut stand-up comedy album, “Stories for Grown Ups.”

Dollar Baby film director, Count, Guinness World Artist record holder and first performer to premiere a virtual one-man show, Mikhail Tank (MikhailTank.com, MikhailTank), announces 1st feature film premiere at the Hollywood Fringe Festival.

This rare and unique e-Book documents four generations of DuBose’s. The major personalities that begin this journey of talent and destiny fulfillment are two dynamic brothers who are now living in their golden years of 70 and Beyond.

The book is an anecdotal, humorous, earthy and opinionated description of the game played by everyone from beginners to fanatical fans. It is not about professional golfers who play a different game from the amateurs, not better, just different in most aspects. The vast majority of media coverage, both print and broadcast, deals with the professional game as if it were the only game worth mentioning. Fact is, there is more to the amateur game that is fun, exciting, exasperating and hilarious than professional golf could ever be, as most amateurs know.

Many people fall victim to life’s hardships and find themselves down, out, depressed, and sometimes suicidal. Motivational author and rapper Marcus Parker has definitely seen his share of life’s peeks and valleys and is using his story of survival to inspire young and old alike.

New York rock/punk/experimental artist Marla Mase has announced a European mini-tour where she'll be accompanied by legendary guitarist Tomás Doncker, who worked with her on her 2013 full-length CD "SPEAK Deluxe". The album, which dealt with topics ranging from anorexia to women's rights, was released on February 28, 2013, on the heels of Marla's Chinese tour and her honorary "Messenger of Peace" award by Friends of the UN for her work as a visionary artist/songwriter.

April 12th is the final day that “How to Attract Amazing, Happy Relationships”, the best-selling book by acclaimed writer Shannon Jane, is available for free only on Amazon Kindle. The purpose of the three-day advertising promotion is to increase his exposure among target readers and spread the happiness as far as possible.

When one Catherine Wilson noticed the other’s name on an internet mailing list in 2003, she dropped a line to her to mention the coincidence. However, after also discovering that they live in similar geographical regions, have husbands sharing a middle initial, both have an eldest son and a youngest daughter and share a steadfast interest in medieval history – they knew that their serendipitous synchronicity could be put to literary use.

From ancient voyagers to today's frequent fliers, travel has always been a window to the rest of the world and a means of transforming strangers into valued friends. But how can the average person leave their cares behind to open themself to travel's grand adventure?

Robbins Entertainment Group announced today it has begun casting and pre-production on two reality based branded web series as part of a slate of programming designed to appeal to adults 18-34 and set in popular beach resorts and communities around the country.

According to Michael Rooni (Juris Doctor, attorney-mediator and communication coach), there is a code and everyone can learn it. It includes the word “attractive” but not what you would expect. When we think of “attractive”, we typically think in terms of attractive bodies, faces, homes, offices, cars, paintings, jewelry, clothes, etc. Globally, we spend trillions of dollars every year and substantial and precious periods of our lives in our pursuit of these things. However, Michael Rooni, in the new book ATTRACTIVE COMMUNICATION (Publish International, 2012) invites each and every person in this world to also consider having the most attractive communication possible. Rooni writes: “One of the fastest and most powerful ways to elevate the attractiveness of our lives is to elevate the attractiveness of our communications… Attractive communications attract rewarding business relationships. Attractive communications attract great personal relationships. Attractive communications attract friendly and cooperative resolutions of disputes. Attractive self-talk communications attract inner peace, resilience, confidence, enthusiasm, and happiness.”

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Spring is in the air and the weather is warming up, what better way to embrace the season than with a frozen treat! Off the Wall Frozen Yogurt, known for their whimsical stores and artful self-serve yogurt creations, opened their third Manhattan location this month at 4 West 14th Street, near Union Square. To celebrate the Grand Opening, Off the Wall served up over 2,225 free cups of frozen yogurt to hungry New Yorker’s on April 3!

Duprai Marcels is a mix of sensuality, sexuality, and raw soul. His new single, "I Still Love You" is taking over the airwaves currently being played on over 100 TV station outlets and 23 FM stations in the US. "I Still Love You" is a mix of pop and soul with a great melody.

In his novel Lost Sheep, author Stephen Cummings uses small-town America as a backdrop for the horror of human trafficking – and he’s not far off the mark. Human trafficking, unbeknownst to many Americans, has been rampant on American soil for years now, and it’s happening right under their noses.

Artist Peter O’Neill is pleased to announce the opening of his fourth signature art gallery on May 18th, 2013. O’Neill Studios, INC is located at 319 Royal St, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130. Phone: 504-586-1636 in the heart of the world famous French Quarter.