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Where others see only rules to obey in the teachings and parables of Jesus, one pastor says the "subtle humor in the parables is prescribed medicine." The Rev. Dr. Marshall L. Hoffman is an advocate of not taking ourselves, and life, too seriously. In Turning Our Frowns into Smiles: Discovering Christ's Delightful Sense of Humor in the Parables of Jesus (Redemption Press 2016), he takes a new look at the parables and banishes the traditional stereotype of a gloomy Jesus.

Leilani Phillips author and founder of Feed 'Em Fish Publishing, has officially launched a Kickstarter campaign for garnering widespread support and financial backing for publishing her book 'Rosette the Grey Seal: A Seal Rescue Story'. The book aims to illustrate the enchanting tale of a seal rescue as viewed through the eyes of the seal, help raise awareness of the rescue process and raise proceeds for the Seal Rescue in Courtown, Ireland.

Inspired by the account of a young woman born gifted with being clairvoyant and having the ability to speak to angels and those who've crossed over to the other side.

Motivational author and speaker Shawn Anderson confesses that staying motivated every day isn't something that comes naturally - even to a # 1 ranked motivational writer. Anderson, a six-time author and a man who has found the motivation to hike hundreds of miles across three different countries and pedal a bicycle 4,000 miles across the U.S. twice, admits that jumping out of bed motivated to begin each new day is not how it consistently works - even for him.

For millions who have served in the military, readjusting to civilian life takes time. It's a process that requires support and can be understandably made more difficult by living situations. In 1944, when the G.I. Bill was passed, the intention of this legislation was to benefit America's retired service members. Today, however, few know how to take full advantage of it.

Anniston-based writer & illustrator Jeffery Williams has recently launched a crowdfunding campaign at Kickstarter seeking support for his new-age fun book package for kids, "The Little Whimpos Meet the Giant Ogre" and "The Little Whimpos Coloring, Counting and Alphabet 'We Can Learn' Activity". The book package also includes a cute diary entitled as "Lady Whimpo's Secret of A Girl's Heart Diary".

Bestselling author Craig Halloran is seeking Kickstarter community support to turn his bestselling "The Darkslayer" series into incredible audiobooks. A campaign was launched to raise $3,000 by September 6, 2016. Funds received will be used to record and produce the audiobooks for all to listen and enjoy.

Every year on November 25th, Black Friday kicks off Christmas shopping in the United States. This means that there are only 93 days until the busiest shopping day of the year. That being said, the professionals at PRC Book Printing encourage writers and artists alike to keep in mind that the typical turnaround time is about 13-14 weeks when using overseas book printing services. In order for individuals to receive their books before Black Friday, they should take action now and place an order.

Boris Bally, an award winning artist, Swiss-trained goldsmith, metalsmith, and designer, launched a Kickstarter campaign seeking community support for his anti-violence art catalog, "I.M.A.G.I.N.E. Peace Now." It's a comprehensive illustrated publication that contains over 96 pages of art dedicated to peace. This book will document the work of the 100-plus world class metal artists, from 6 different countries, who's craftsmanship will be showcased at the "IMAGINE Peace Now" exhibition.

With the help of MindStir Media, Marian Powell has launched her novel, The Royal Rose of Alabama: The Gold Crown Pendant Affair (ISBN: 978-0988959583). The book has received rave reviews at Amazon, including one from Deborah Carlin: "Once you begin the journey into the pages, you enter another realm, a welcome world where the story grabs you and keeps your attention…"

Pati Palmer, President of Palmer/Pletsch Publishing, announces the 2016 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Sliver Award in the Craft and Hobby category goes to a Palmer/Pletsch titleKnits for Real People. Palmer says, "There were over 1,400 entries and we came in second. Not bad!"

Chase Reed, an author and recovering alcoholic, this week officially launched a Kickstarter campaign for garnering widespread support and financial backing for publishing his book 'Young, Drunk, and Chased', which aims to illustrate his days as an alcoholic and what his belief in God did to save him from a destructive lifestyle.

Dark Naga Adventures has officially launched a Kickstarter campaign for garnering widespread support and financial backing for The Buried Zikurat, a table top role playing adventure for three to seven characters between levels six and eight. The Buried Zikurat is designed for use with the Fifth Edition fantasy role-playing game, but is adaptable to any fantasy Role Playing Game.

August cover star Logan Browning chats about her role in Hit the Floor and the upcoming Netflix series Dear White People; September cover star Aimee Carrero tells us what it's like being the first Latina Disney princess; Skai Jackson gets real about her career with Disney and social media; actor Aidan Alexander opens up about his career, Feminism, and YouTube; and More!

Seegrid, the pioneer and leader in three-dimensional vision navigation, recently released an eBook addressing the use of big data in the automotive industry. Automotive manufacturers ahead of the Industry 4.0 curve have embraced big data and flexibility within their plants as a means of innovating ahead of the competition.

Those who are seeking out self-published book marketing or book marketing services are encouraged to pursue a book marketing company with a proven track record as soon as possible. In order to help grant access to further media opportunities, it is important to rely on a publicity agency that regularly succeeds in routine placements of self-published authors and/or their books on top national TV and radio shows. With the self-publishing revolution continuing to grow across the board, the need for book marketing, book publicity, book promotion, author promotion and writer marketing to spark book sales has increased, says Smith Publicity.

Children love to learn new things; they have an inbuilt drive to find and master new experiences, and that is one of the reasons parents and guardians introduce their young child to books and the exciting stories, adventures and ideas that they contain. Providing stimulating reading material for children, and reading aloud to young ones is one of the best ways to create a child that will be open to different ways of doing things and one who will succeed. With a burning desire to bequeath such of these materials to kids, and to allow them to explore the adventurous world in a fascinating way, Matthew Newnham, a passionate writer, wrote and launched the book — Space Ranger Fred and The Shoelace Adventure.

Booty By Letler is a twelve week program focusing on activating the glutes as well as the quads, hamstrings, and lower abdominals. The workouts featured in the program can be done at the gym or in the privacy of the home and there are very few materials and time commitment needed to get started. A set of dumbbells and a yoga mat are the essentials and the workouts can be performed two to three times per week in just 30 to 45 minutes, taking into account busy schedules.

Don't Have Your Cousin Watch Your Man is the debut novella by new author Naeem Nu. The novella will be released on August 19, 2016 by Emerging Edge Publishing. It is an urban romance about a relationship that ends because of one partner's distrust and results in a new relationship that blooms like a phoenix from it. This urban romance story is hot and spicy and is intended for an adult audience.

We All Bleed Blue by Michael S. Smith gives a first-hand account of the author's career working in the black inner-city of Richmond, California. At 290 pages, the book is a quick read that packs a powerful punch. The true story shows what it was really like working in the inner city.

Living Under a "Rock": "The Red House" is based on a true story and details the author's childhood encounters with his stepfather, "Rock." This is the first of three books in the series. At 214 pages, the book is a quick read but is incredibly powerful.

David Akers knows about football and winning. The former place kicker was selected for the Pro Bowl six times in his career, played in the Super Bowl twice, and at one point was tied for the longest field goal in NFL history. First signed by the Carolina Panthers in 1997, he also played for the Atlanta Falcons, Washington Redskins, Berlin Thunder, Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, and Detroit Lions, he is considered one of the best kickers in history.

BobbyVernon.org - New book Tackling Dummies: Playing Amateur Football Smarter by coach, entrepreneur, father and Best Selling Author, Bobby Vernon, has proven to be very popular after releasing his book on Amazon August 2, 2016. Tackling Dummies hit #1 best seller status in multiple categories last week. The book was such a hit, Bobby Vernon landed on the Top 100 Author list on Amazon.

Is it appropriate to use potty humor in educational products? Why not turn potty humor into a positive?

Eleven-year-old author LaNiyah Bailey, famous for writing two highly-acclaimed children's books has a new feather in her cap, with the Chicago Defender Charities and Bud Billiken Parade naming her "Bud Billiken Kid of the Year" for her commendable Anti-bullying efforts. Bailey was awarded her new title on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at The Dusable Museum of African-American History, in Chicago during the Bud Billiken "Royal Coronation" ceremony. A ceremony where eight children ages 8 – 12 are celebrated and crowned based on their academic achievements and commitment to community service. The Mistress of Ceremonies, was none other than ABC7 News Anchor, Karen Jordan.