Posted by: Publicity on Jul 29, 2010
As reported in this morning's Shelf Awareness...
Congratulations to Dominique Raccah, publisher and CEO of Sourcebooks, who has won the 2010 Woman of Vision Award, which honors "groundbreaking, inspirational women who have made a difference in Chicago's business community" and is sponsored by the Chicago law firm of Arnstein & Lehr.
Raccah will be presented with the award at a luncheon on August 5 in Chicago. Award presenter Cynde Hirschtick Munzer lauded Raccah for "having built her own publishing house from the ground up. Dominique's risk taking, fierce determination and independent vision have grown Sourcebooks into the largest woman-owned trade book publisher in America."
Congrats Dominique!
Posted by: Publicity on Jul 27, 2010
The Naked Roommate by Harlan Cohen was featured in an article entitled "Dorm Room Dos and Don'ts: What to Pack for Life on Campus" that ran in the St. Paul Pioneer Press (cir. 251,000) on Sunday.
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Posted by: Publicity on Jul 26, 2010
Mr. Ed: Dead: And Other Obituaries of the Most Famous People Who Never Lived ((9781402237447) by Barry Nelson and Tom Schecker is featured on Asylum.com: http://www.asylum.com/2010/07/26/barry-nelson-tom-schecker-mr-ed-dead-book-funniest-fake-obits/
Asylum excerpts seven hilarious obituaries from Mr. Ed: Dead! Asylum.com receives 1,270,160 unique monthly visitors.
Mr. Ed: Dead is also featured on AOL News: http://www.aolnews.com/weird-news/article/new-book-mr-ed-dead-features-obituaries-of-fictional-characters/19544320. AOLNews.com
AOLNews.com receives 377,079 unique monthly visitors.
Posted by: Publicity on Jul 26, 2010
Substituting Ingredients (9781402239243) by Becky Sue Epstein was reviewed in the Chicago Tribune last Friday, July 23rd.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/sc-food-0723-book-substitutes-20100723,0,3645917.story
Chicago Tribune's circulation is 452,145.
Posted by: Publicity on Jul 26, 2010
Kelly Yanke Deltener, who runs the Jane Austen Sequel column on Examiner.com, posted a review of Emma and the Vampires (4 out of 5 stars) and author interview with Wayne Josephson this morning.
"Emma and the Vampires is full of wonderful little witty remarks that have you chuckling to yourself if not outright laughing out loud at Emma's ‘cluelessness', Harriet's sweet trusting nature and the ridiculousness of fighting off hoards of vampires that seem to follow the upper set around town on their outings. Emma's best and most heart fluttering scenes are still intact if not slightly blood enhanced for the horror thirsty. I would recommend giving this to your teen as an introduction to Austen if she wouldn't give her the time of day otherwise."
http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-45045-Jane-Austen-Sequel-Examiner~y2010m7d26-Review-Emma-and-the-Vampires
Deltener also ran a Q&A with author Wayne Josephson - http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-45045-Jane-Austen-Sequel-Examiner~y2010m7d26-Interview-with-the-Author--Wayne-Josephson
Posted by: Publicity on Jul 23, 2010
Dr. Jane Greer's book, What About Me?, received an early mention in the August issue of Redbook.
Dr. Greer was quoted in an article about the causes of infidelity and how to stop an affair long before it starts.
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Posted by: Publicity on Jul 23, 2010
Fiske Guide to Colleges 2011 (9781402209611) by Edward B. Fiske is featured on BusinessWeek.com's blog Getting In.
Getting In picked up Fiske Picks for Ten Business Schools That Should Be on Your Radar.
Getting In receives over 5 million unique monthly visitors!
http://www.businessweek.com/bschools/blogs/mba_admissions/archives/2010/07/fiske_picks_ten_undergrad_business_programs_that_should_be_on_your_radar.html
Fiske Picks for Ten Environmental Studies Schools That Should Be on Your Radar was picked up by Mother Nature Network and The Daily Green.
Posted by: Publicity on Jul 22, 2010
The Happiest Kid on Campus by Harlan Cohen received a very positive review in BookPage's Back-To-School feature in the August issue.
"Author Harlan Cohen writes with a wise, funny point of view. He's young enough to understand kids these days and help parents avoid major eye-rolling on touchy subjects like sex, drugs and alcohol. Pretty much any topic that parents are embarrassed to talk about with their kids is covered with sensitivity and common-sense advice...This handy guide will help parents survive the first few months until your child finds his place on campus."
Posted by: Publicity on Jul 21, 2010
Barefoot in Baghdad by Manal Omar received a great review by Booklist.
An American aid worker of Palestinian descent, Omar left an anxious family and a job at the World Bank in the Washington, D.C. area, for Baghdad in 2003 in order to help Iraqi women navigate the post-invasion turmoil in her new position at Women for Women International. Her book chronicles her experiences in war-torn Iraq, detailing the curtailed options facing many Iraqi women and the increasing dangers facing aid workers. Omar also outlines the tension between American troops and nongovernmental organizations, highlighting the risks involved in turning to the army for help. In the midst of the chaos, Omar forges lifelong friendships and benefits from the generosity of the Iraqi people. As the country tilts perilously close to chaos, Omar is forced to evacuate briefly, an experience that brings home all that her life in Iraq means to her. Omar provides a rare glimpse into facets of Iraqi life not often described in American newspapers and magazines as she describes not only the dangers but also the joys, small and great. - Katherine Boyle
Posted by: Publicity on Jul 21, 2010
How to Choose the Best Preschool for Your Child by Jenifer Wana received great reviews from Booklist and BookPage.
Booklist, August 1st issue
Even before the pressure of finding the right kindergarten for a child rears its ugly head, there is-for many parents-the ordeal of finding the right preschool. Looking back on the frustrations of the process of getting her own child into preschool, Wana offers a helpful guide for other parents. She begins with a brief historical perspective on the rising prevalence of preschools and research showing that a strong educational program in preschool can launch a child's school career. Wana outlines the array of programs, from private to public, part-time to extended care, and discusses accreditation status and the philosophical differences between play-based Montessori schools, project-based Reggio Emilia schools, and faith-based religious schools. She also advises parents on how to set selection criteria based on the child's personality and family needs and circumstances. Wana offers practical advice on everything from researching and finding a school to the application process to-assuming the process is successful-preparing the child for the first day. A solid resource for parents of preschoolers.- Vanessa Bush
BookPage, August issue
The subtitle of Jenifer Wana's preschool primer says it all: "The Ultimate Guide to Finding, Getting Into, and Preparing for Nursery School." Type A moms everywhere can breathe a sigh of relief because How To Choose the Best Preschool for Your Child (Sourcebooks, $14.99, 256 pages, ISBN 9781402242083) will save you loads of time navigating essays, interviews, applications and recommendation letters. Beginning at least a year before your child starts school, Wana offers organizational tips for researching, visiting and enrolling in preschool. This process might seem straightforward-your little tyke is only three after all-but the to-do's are daunting.
