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(New York, NY)—The modern father-daughter relationship as explored through the painful reality of a terminal illness is vividly captured in the new inspirational and spiritual book “A New View of an Old Horizon” by Dena Bedsole.
Did you ever wish that a new baby came with a manual? How about a manual for a loving, enduring marriage? We need manuals for life! Wouldn’t it be great to have a step-by-step roadmap—a job description for your spiritual life—to show you what is expected of you if you want to succeed? Alberta ...
Researchers at the University of Toronto found that believing in God can reduce stress and anxiety. The findings, published in Psychological Science, show distinct brain differences between believers and nonbelievers. Assistant psychology professor Michael Inzlicht, leader of the study, used a Stroop task, a psychological test that entailed hooking up participants to electrodes that measured their brain activity. The results showed that religious people were less afraid of facing the unknown or making mistakes.
(New York, NY)— It seems that every group nowadays has their own fitness guide; the Marines, Moms, and even the Mob. And now on the shelves is a guide specifically targeted at Latin women. So why do Latin women need a fitness guide just for them? “The J-Lo factor,” says ...
(Nutley, NJ)—An increasing number of studies show that dogs can be more than just pets or best friends—they can actually improve people's health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, pets actually make a difference when it comes to cardiovascular health, including lowering blood pressure, cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
With millions of executives interviewing for fewer openings in a dwindling job pool, the savvier among them are employing a stand-out device to separate them from the crowd: their own (usually ghostwritten) business books. The fact is that being an author of a business book remains the fastest way for any corporate executive to establish instant expertise and status, according to public relations and marketing experts who recommend hiring a ghostwriter for speed and project management. "Having your own book looks great on your resume, gives you, the executive, and the job interviewer som
It’s been said that drug use is a “victimless crime,” but for methamphetamine addicts, it’s certainly not true—especially for those with children in their homes. Many users of methamphetamine—a.k.a. “meth”—manufacture the drug in makeshift, homemade “labs,” using ingredients that can be easily ...
(New York , NY )—All successful public speakers know that when it comes to creating a unique brand for themselves, it’s not just about what they say—it’s also about what they sell. “A professionally ghostwritten book is an excellent promotional vehicle for for motivational speakers, public speakers, business coaches and life coaches,” says Larry Leichman, co-owner of Arbor Books (www.arborbooks.com), a leading ghostwriting and self-publishing firm.
(Nutley, NJ)—Dogs may be a key to helping the millions of people in the United States who are affected by depression and anxiety each year. Researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia noticed particular hormonal changes that occur in humans when they interact with dogs. The study revealed that petting a dog even for a few minutes creates "feel good" hormones in humans, such as serotonin, prolactin and oxytocin. This discovery, experts believe, could help people cope with depression and certain stress-related disorders.
rn(Nutley, NJ)—The problem of bullying among youth is steadily increasing, says life coach and author Joe Dwyer. Just recently, the New Jersey state legislature passed the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights. Also in New Jersey, the Martin Luther King, Jr. School (PS 11) in Jersey City is taking this problem seriously: they have implemented educational programs that help students deal with bullying situations and invited speakers to address the problem.
(Irvine, CA)—Are the “Real Housewives” a true portrayal of these women or just a Hollywood contrivance? A magnet for women, “The Real Housewives” series captivates viewers with its enticing temptation to identify with the ladies allegedly enjoying successful marriages and a fairy-tale, champagne-and-caviar existence. But what’s the skinny behind the slick facade? Is their reality really real?
(New York, NY)—Garrison-Savanna Publishing announces the Spanish release of “Ice Cream in the Cupboard” by Pat Moffett. “Ice Cream in the Cupboard” is the true story of Carmen Moffett, diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease at age fifty-three, and her husband Pat, who was forced to make heartbreaking decisions regarding her care. The book details the short time they had left together before she succumbed to her illness.
(Canonsburg, PA)— Nearly eighty percent of Americans believe in miracles, the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life reports. “I know miracles are real,” says David Beato, a devout Christian and author of the new memoir The Power of Prayer, Endurance and Truth. “I have witnessed many miracles myself, including my infant son’s incredible recovery from a life-threatening illness.”
(Irvine, CA)—Do you spend your morning at the spa, your afte oon shopping for diamonds, and your evening by the pool while the nanny takes care of your children? Are you never seen in anything less than the latest designer looks? If so, you might be a perfect candidate for Bravo TV’s Real Housewives series. “All it takes to get on one of these shows is a love of drama and some really good blond highlights,” says Judy Joseph Hamlin, author of the book “From Riches to Happiness.” “And bonus points if you can hold your own in a catfight.”
The US Department of Health and Human Services reports that 15 to 25 percent of students across the nation are bullied on a regular basis—a 5 percent increase since 1999. “Bullying is a hot-button issue these days,” says Leslie A Keatley, author of the new YA novel “The Sea Wall,” which focuses on this alarming trend. “But it won’t go away when the media attention does. Kids who are physically or emotionally abused by their peers can suffer lifelong effects.”
IT Data Centers: Growing Source of Global Carbon Emissions rn(Alberta, Canada)—Surprisingly, IT data centers account for an estimated 2 percent of the world’s total carbon emissions footprint, and this figure is rapidly increasing, according to IT marketing analysis leader Pike Research.