Books

The Pope and the Snowman: A Christmas Tale

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 18, 2009 CONTACT: MARY BETH GORDON, GORDON & ASSOCIATES (816) 363-4590

swallow: Preu's debut releases today.FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Kansas City, KS - November 17th, 2009

Award-winning author Jason Preu today releases his first book of poetry, swallow (36 pp., tpb, $9.19, pdf, $2.50), a collection of thirty-two poems that feature surreal humor and imaginative speculations. Preu won the Kansas City Screenwriters' Audience Prize award in 2003 for his comedy-horror script Night of the Mullets.

Combatant Books
For Immediate Release
Local Combat Veteran’s Unit Featured in Book
The Villages, Florida. November 16, 2009
As a captain in Vietnam, Stephen Oliva of Leawood, Kansas was assigned as squadron (battalion) communications officer during vicious fighting along infamous Highway 13, fifty miles north of Saigon. Experiences of his communications platoon while fighting both NVA main force units and the monsoon are depicted by his task force commander in One Hell of a Ride: Inside an Armored Cavalry Task Force in Vietnam.

Toronto, Canada - GAO Tek Inc. (www.GAOTek.com) has announced the availability of its full-featured CATV analyzer for CATV transmission network applications. This compact analyzer performs analog level (Peak Power) testing, digital power (Channel Power) testing, analog C/N testing, digital C/N testing, Tilt testing, QAM analysis, and spectrum analysis. It is especially suitable for digital and analog mixed network testing and two-way network construction and transformation; it is also an ideal tool for monitoring potential network security attacks.

TubaChristmas 2009 will be hosted by The Kansas City Symphony on Friday, December 4. This event will be one of 240 TubaChristmas concerts presented around the United States in tribute to the late artist/teacher William J. Bell, born on Christmas Day 1902. The TubaChristmas ensemble performs traditional Christmas carols and songs, many of which were arranged by noted American composer Alec Wilder, who ironically died on Christmas Eve, 1980. The memories of Bell and Wilder are celebrated in the annual performances of TubaChristmas groups around the nation.

OSCEOLA, MO. November 9, 2009

Robert Thornhill’s recently published novel, Lady Justice Takes a C.R.A.P. City Retiree Action Patrol, has proven to be a hit with its first readers.
This mystery/comedy follows the adventures of senior citizens giving Lady Justice a helping hand.

Contact: Michelle Barone
On A Wing And A Prayer
816-453-7705
mbarone29@yahoo.com

Sports fans can meet Gary Graf, author of three books on the parallels between the Bible and football, baseball and golf, during the Christmas Open House at On A Wing And A Prayer this Saturday, November 14th. Graf will be doing book signings between 10:00-12:00 and 1:30-3:30, and author readings will be held at 11:00 and 2:30. On A Wing And A Prayer is located at 6032 NE Antioch Road, in Gladstone, Missouri. Gary Graf's three best-selling books are:
Gary Graf - on football
Gary Graf - on baseball
Gary Graf - on golf

(KANSAS CITY) – The Kansas City Symphony marks the beginning of the holiday season with Handel’s Messiah on Thanksgiving weekend. The Kansas City Symphony and Chorus join with the Independence Messiah Choir for this mosaic of the scriptures, which remains Handel’s most famous work. With over 400 musicians on stage, it is one of the most triumphant choral pieces ever written. Messiah is best known for its familiar “Hallelujah” chorus.

There will be a discussion 3 PM Saturday, Nov. 7 at Borders, 9108 Metcalf, Overland Park. Dr. Irving Cohen, a Topeka physician, will discuss the underlying causes of the current epidemic of overweight and diabetes. Most people who are overweight have followed “standard advice” and been frustrated by becoming worse. Yet, research has proven that the “standard advice”, as created by the government and found everywhere, is completely wrong. Three decades ago, it became US government policy to try to re-educate the American public, because 1 of 7 adults were overweight. Today, as a direct result of this government mistake, 2 of 3 adults are overweight. The number of diabetics has more than doubled.

“A séance for piano and orchestra" -- ghosts of music's past weave through the three movement concerto

(Kansas City) - The Kansas City Symphony will present the world premiere of Lost Souls - A Piano Concerto by Israeli composer Avner Dorman on November 20-22. Lost Souls tell the haunting story of a séance summoning ghosts of concertos past, ending in an exorcism. Praised by Gramophone Magazine as “a fresh, young voice, worth following,” Avner Dorman is a rising star composer whose orchestral works were recently performed by the New York Philharmonic and the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY HOSTS
KENNEDY CENTER PRESIDENT MICHAEL KAISER FOR FREE COMMUNITY ARTS CONVERSATION ON NOVEMBER 18

Kennedy Center President Michael M. Kaiser to Travel to all 50 States, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., to address the challenges facing non-profit performing arts organizations today

Liberty, MO. November 12th 6-9pm. Girl's Gala November 12th!
Join The Polished Edge Fine Jewelry and Serenity On The Square for a fun night of girl time...
relax with mini massages, shopping, and yummies!!

PRESS RELEASE
10-27-09 For Immediate Release

For More Information and to Book Interviews or Signings
Myrtle Heery, Ph.D.
Director, International Institute of Human Studies
www.human-studies.com

Diverse group of authors shares their spiritual stories in a multifaceted reading, Thursday, November 19, 2009, 7 PM

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Publicity contact: Mary Bunten, mbunten@writersplace.org, (816) 510-1923

October 2009 - Plumb4u is not strange to the plumbing service market. Providing all kinds of plumbing services, these plumbers in Chelsea are the most trusted service providers for all kinds of plumbing needs both residential and commercial. They have expanded their operation to Kingston and Richmond quite a long time back. Now they are the best plumbing service provides in all these 3 regions. Added to the great plumbing service, these service providers are now open 24/7 to provide great support for the plumbing needs. “You should note the fact that plumbing is one thing that will need special attention at any time. The plumbing systems will get damaged without any intimation and these need to be repaired at once. Unfortunately during the times of emergency plumbing service needs, there will be no one to assist you. This is where we excel in. We are open 24/7 and you can get support for any plumbing needs anytime you need” says Mr. Joe Plumber of thechelseaplumbers.com

Montana author, Joseph Drivdahl, has written a book entitled, Murder in the West Bottoms, a crime story set in Kansas City.

After several attempts at publishing the book through traditional channels and receiving as many rejection letters, Drivdahl decided to publish his book a little differently. On October 18, 2009, he sent one copy of his book with a truck driving friend who will place it in a truck stop library when he finishes reading it. Drivdahl hopes the book will travel from truck stop to truck stop.

RE/MAX HEARTLAND
14500 E. 42nd
Independence, Mo.

is hosting a book signing event on Tuesday, October 20th, from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

For Robert Thornhill, author of

Lady Justice Takes a C.R.A.P.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Robert Thornhill, MA
Author
2685 NW 576 Road
Lowry City, MO 64763
660-383-6011
booksbybob@dishmail.net
www.BooksByBob.com

SENIOR CITIZEN WRITES CRAPPY NOVEL
LADY JUSTICE TAKES A C.R.A.P. City Retiree Action Patrol

Author Celebrates the Publication of Two New Books Friday, November 6, 2009, 8 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Mary Bunten, (816) 510-1923
Email: mbunten@writersplace.org

Kansas City, MO. (October 12, 2009) - The Writers Place welcomes acclaimed author and Kansas City native Hilary Masters for a reading and book signing on Friday, November 6, 2009 at 8 PM. Masters will celebrate the publication of two new books, the story collection How Indians Buried Their Dead, and In Rooms of Memory, a collection of essays. He will read from these, as well as from his classic 1982 memoir, Last Stands: Notes from Memory, and all books will be available for sale. In addition, Masters will also lead a Memoir Master Class at The Writers Place on Saturday, November 7, at 10 AM. Both events are open to the public.

KC Comic Book Character “Amigoman-The Latin Avenger” To Be Featured In Internationally Syndicated BALDO Comic Strip to Honor Hispanic Heritage Month.

STRIP TO BE PRINTED/ON-LINE: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2009

Half Price Books to Host National Educators’ Appreciation Days
Educators to Receive Discount off Their Total Purchase

WHAT:
Half Price Books is celebrating teachers and librarians by giving them 20 percent off their total purchase October 9-12. Educators also can receive their new Teacher/Librarian Discount Card for 10 percent off all future purchases throughout the year at Half Price Books.

$1,000 Scholarship setup by Roth IRA book author, John Azodi, CPA

A dedication to my brother Massoud 
Who made it possible for me to achieve what otherwise would have been impossible.
Read the book “ Roth IRA: Exploding the Myths, to Convert or not in 2009/2010” and write a 500 word essay that says "What you have learned from the book that will make a positive change in your life and what that change will be.

Author and avian behaviorist Rebecca K. O'Connor will be at The Book Barn in Leavenworth on Oct. 22 at 7:00 pm. She will reveal her captivatingLift multimedia presentation titled, "Winging it: Living a Life Shaped by Birds and Words," which includes photos, video, music and excerpts from LIFT.

(Shawnee, KS) – October 9, 2009 – First Book- MOKAN is hosting a meet and greet to introduce their board to members of the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan Area.

WHAT: An event to introduce the MOKAN advisory board of First Book to members of the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan Area. The event is an informational and networking event.

Start Your Book at the Kickoff Sunday, October 25, at 6 PM

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Contact: Mary Bunten, (816) 510-1923
Email: mbunten@writersplace.org

Kansas City, MO (September 28, 2009) - National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo, the world’s largest writing contest, the marathon crusade that encourages aspiring novelists from all over the world to write a 50,000 word novel in a month, begins at midnight on Nov. 1. At that moment, 120,000 writers from 90 countries will fire up their laptops and begin to type. Once again, many Kansas City writers, or Wrimos, will begin banging out their books after a kickoff and information session at The Writers Place on Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 6 PM.

Grandview, Missouri—Meet Moo Moo and Marmalade, Kansas City’s newest fictional characters and stars of a book titled, “Have You Ever Seen a Cow with Tennis Shoes On?” Moo Moo and Marmalade will appear with their creator, first-time local author Michelle Gines, on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 3 p.m. at the Linwood YMCA, 3800 Linwood Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri. The book release party is free and open to all families in the metro area. Gines will read from the book and a photographer will be on hand to take pictures of “partygoers” with Moo Moo and Marmalade. The event will also feature a song about the book’s characters and a sing-along.

Half Price Books Tackles Illiteracy Problem with A,E,I,O & You Volunteer Recruitment Program

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (September, 2009) —While the declining economy has forced many people from their jobs, it has pushed them into the door of literacy organizations nationwide looking for help to boost literacy and job skills. While the call for help is a good thing, it has left many literacy groups in need of additional volunteers to make sure students get the help they need. Half Price Books, a longtime supporter of literacy causes, is hoping to solve this problem with “A,E,I,O & You,” an effort to help local literacy groups recruit volunteers.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NEW READERS/AUTHORS SHARE STAGE TO PROMOTE LITERACY
The Writers Place and Literacy KC present “The Power of Reading: A Celebration of the Written Word”

Thursday, September 24, 2009, 7 PM

Join Center for Spiritual Living Kansas City as we welcome Rev. Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith, Rev. James Trapp, and Rev. Kevin Ross for lively discussion, inspiration, and one-on-one coaching,
as we explore topics from Dr. Beckwith’s latest best-selling book, Spiritual Liberation: Fulfilling Your Soul's Potential. Come and participate in this amazing evening of a live video recording

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POET RICHARD NEWMAN READS AT THE WRITERS PLACE
Editor of River Styx to appear on Friday, October 2, 2009 at 7 PM

Publicity contact: Mary Bunten, mbunten@writersplace.org, (816) 510-1923