The Battle for Monterrey, Mexico – Web Site & Book! Fascinating Battle of the Mexican War

The Battle for Monterrey, Mexico – Web Site & Book! Fascinating Battle of the Mexican War

Mckinney, TX (PRWEB) October 25, 2010

The University of Oklahoma Press recently released the book, “A Perfect Gibraltar, the Battle for Monterrey, Mexico” that describes a fascinating but little known battle that occurred in the Mexican War. The book is a fast-paced non-fiction narrative that will interest anyone who likes a good war story well told. Check out the informative web site at http://www.battleofmonterrey.com and the video trailer at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMZOkgCz34w.

For three days in the fall of 1846, U.S. and Mexican soldiers fought fiercely in the picturesque city of Monterrey, turning the northern Mexican town, known for its towering mountains and luxurious gardens, into one of the nineteenth century’s most gruesome battlefields. Led by Brigadier General Zachary Taylor, graduates of the U.S. Military Academy encountered a city almost perfectly protected by mountains, a river, and a vast plain. Monterrey’s ideal defensive position inspired more than one U.S. soldier to call the city “a perfect Gibraltar.” The first day of fighting was deadly for the Americans, especially the newly graduated West Point cadets. But they soon adjusted their tactics and began fighting building to building.

Chris D. Dishman conveys in a vivid narrative the intensity and drama of the Battle of Monterrey, which marked the first time U.S. troops engaged in prolonged urban combat. Future Civil War generals and West Point graduates fought desperately alongside rough Texan, Mississippian, and Tennessean volunteers. General Taylor engineered one of the army’s first wars of maneuver at Monterrey by sending the bulk of his troops against the weakest part of the city, and embedded press reporters wrote eyewitness accounts of the action for readers back in the States. Dishman interweaves descriptions of troop maneuvers and clashes between units using pistols and rifles with accounts of hand-to-hand combat involving edged weapons, stones, clubs, and bare hands. He brings regular soldiers and citizen volunteers to life in personal vignettes that draw on firsthand accounts from letters, diaries, and reports written by men on both sides. An epilogue carries the narrative thread to the conclusion of the war.

Dishman has canvassed a wide range of Mexican and American sources and walked Monterrey’s streets and battlefields. Accompanied by maps and period illustrations, this skillfully written history will interest scholars, history enthusiasts, and everyone who enjoys a true war story well told.

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Theresa Magliano Writes a Compelling True Story of Abuse, Torture and Survival – This Book will Keep you Reading Page After Page and Fill You With Emotion – It Truly is a Must Read

Theresa Magliano Writes a Compelling True Story of Abuse, Torture and Survival – This Book will Keep you Reading Page After Page and Fill You With Emotion – It Truly is a Must Read

(PRWEB) June 11, 2004

What would you do if you saw someone beating a child? Do you know that yelling at a child and calling them stupid is a form of child abuse? Who do you call if you know a child is being abused? Here is a true story about a child living in a home filled with physical, mental and sexual abuse and lives to tell her story of survival as well as information about organizations that will answer some of these questions.

It is obvious that people are drawn to read this compelling book as they wait to see how Trudy will survive and overcome abuse that she has been subjected to most of her childhood.

You will find yourself sitting quietly on the sidelines rooting for her survival and triumph. “To Save One” will change your life in more ways than one.

Reviews:

To Save One is an honest, upfront journey into the insidious world of child abuse. New author Theresa Magliano, shares her life with readers. She grew up in a world that was the epitome of the dysfunctional family. Many readers will get an education on child abuse; many will relate all too easily.

Theresa didn’t know that her life was not “normal” while growing up. It’s a common side effect of child abuse. It is the dirty little secret that nobody talks about. Her strong will to survive and overcome the poverty, low self-esteem, and guilt associated with physical, sexual, and mental abuse will have readers cheering quietly from the sidelines for her survival.

The story is often raw and graphic. I would not recommend it for readers that want to believe in the “Ozzie and Harriet” myth. But for readers that want to be more cognizant of a life that is lead by our smallest, most vulnerable victims, it’s a must read!

Understanding abuse, and recognizing the signs of it, will make us a more compassionate society that will report suspected abuse and protect the children. Authors like Theresa Magliano and Dave Pelzer should be commended for sharing their stories. It is often painful, but the determination to survive and move forward is compelling. I could not put this book down. It is a fast paced, powerful read.

Reviewed by Kathy Bosworth for Denice’s Pieces Book Review

In Theresa Magliano’s book “To Save One”, she tells the heart wrenching true story of how her and her siblings survived the constant mental, physical and sexual abuse of their father. At a very young age they were subjected to this kind of behavior. Something no child should ever have to endure.

As I read “To Save One”, I began to feel sorry for what they went through, but then I realized that I shouldn’t feel that way because they triumphed. They rose above what their father had been and became better people because of it. Besides I don’t believe Theresa wrote this book for our pity, she wrote it to help save those who find themselves in the same situation as she had.

Theresa has taken a life altering experience and put it into words. She chose to speak of it and not hide it. That’s something to be admired. It’s the reviewer’s opinion that Theresa Magliano has written a story that will touch your life in more ways than one. This is one book that I recommend everyone read.

Reviewer – Nicole Getridge Author of Shielded Heart 12/27/03

You may order this book from barnesandnoble.com, amazon.com, publishamerica.com.

ISBN# 1413716997

If you would like to purchase an autographed copy, please go to: http:http://www.geocities.com/tosaveone/home.html

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Best Selling Author and Master of Success, Jack Canfield Joins Dr. Pat on Voiceamerica.Com – Thursday, January 20th Introducing His New Book, The Success Principles.

Best Selling Author and Master of Success, Jack Canfield Joins Dr. Pat on Voiceamerica.Com – Thursday, January 20th Introducing His New Book, The Success Principles.

(PRWEB) January 20, 2005

This show is about success and how each and every person has the capability to achieve it. The “Success Principles” are the basic components people use to create blueprints for the life of their dreams, or a roadmap that will take anyone from where they are now to where they want to be. Visit http://www.crustbusting.com and listen to what Jack has to say about Crust Busting!

Jack Canfield is a world-renowned motivational speaker as well as the founder and coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul series, which currently boasts over 60 titles more than 80 million copies in print in over 39 languages. The founder of Self-Esteem Seminars, Canfield has led workshops and given talks to over one million people in every state of the United States and in 20 countries.

Dr. Pat Baccili is clearly setting the pace for thriving in 2005 “Today I’m sending you one of the most important announcements I’ve ever broadcast. We reached over 1 million people in 2004, exceeding our goals. Our Crust Busting theme for 2005 is ‘Thrive in 5′ and we are committed to bringing unbelievable guests like Jack Canfield to the show. This week, my good friend Jack Canfield — co-creator of the famed Chicken Soup for the Soul book series — is announcing the definitive guide for those of us who want to become more successful in our lives, careers, finances and relationships.

Jack joins Dr. Pat to talk about his incredible new book “The Success Principles: How to Get from Where You are to Where You Want to Be.” Jack Canfield will share the beliefs and techniques that keep working wonders for him – and hold the potential to make an amazing difference for anyone.

“The fundamentals are the same for all people and all professions-even if you’re currently unemployed,” Canfield attests. “It doesn’t matter if your goals are to be the top salesperson in your company, become a leading architect, get all A’s in school, lose weight, buy your dream home, or become a world class professional athlete, a rock star, an award winning journalist, a multimillionaire or a successful entrepreneur, the principles and strategies are the same. And if you learn from them, assimilate them, and apply them with discipline everyday, they will transform your life beyond your wildest dreams.”

‘”The Success Principles” presents a sweeping action plan for achieving the highest goals in every vital area of life – career, money, relationships, and personal fulfillment. Principle by principle, step by step, change by change, Canfield shows how to make the incredible possible, starting with the first and absolutely essential of 64 commitments: Take 100% Responsibility for Your Life. From there, principles progressively build one upon the other to keep the momentum going and the tremendous gains coming. While quick and easy to grasp, the program demands an investment of time and persistence. “The principles only work if you work the principles,” Canfield emphasizes.

Behind the empire Time Magazine called the “publishing phenomenon of the decade” is America’s leading expert in creating peak performance for entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, sales professionals, corporate employees and educators. Jack Canfield knows how to accelerate the personal achievement and career fulfillment of work groups and individuals everywhere. He is a compelling, empowering and compassionate coach who has helped hundreds of thousands of individuals achieve their dreams over the last 30 years.

Visit http://www.crustbusting.com and listen to what Jack has to say about Crust Busting!

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Essential Book for Busy Parents

Essential Book for Busy Parents

OTTAWA (PRWEB) September 10, 2005

Parents will be thankful with the release of the first edition of a new, convenient and comprehensive guide consisting of products, services, activities and programs for children in the Ottawa-Gatineau area. It will provide parents, grandparents and caregivers resources and ideas for keeping their little ones active and in style.

“Our goal as publishers of Kids Ottawa and Gatineau is to provide families with children ages newborn to sixteen with a tremendously useful resource book, and to provide businesses and organizations with a very effective vehicle for reaching the children’s marketplace,” says Nancy Elias, Co-Publisher of the book. “Readers of the book will find hundreds of listings for children’s activities, programs, retailers, things to do, family services, and parenting information and support, to name just a few, plus valuable savings.”

Alison Foley Howard, Nancy’s business partner, adds, “We saw a need in the marketplace for an annually updated resource that is a comprehensive guide to everything that is available for children and families. The concept for Kids Ottawa and Gatineau was born, and as we began researching, developing, and marketing the book, the response we received was tremendous. “

For a low retail price of $ 11.95 the directory is an affordable must-have for consumers. The book is geared for children ages newborn to sixteen and has more than 1700 listings in 27 categories, including afterschool activities, birthday parties, day camps, family outings, parenting support, pre and post natal, and children’s clothing, furniture, and toy retailers. The directory also features a coupon section representing valuable savings. It will be sold through bookstores and children’s stores, and will also be available to consumers through http://www.kidsottawa.com.

Nancy and Alison both have young children and as they ventured into the world of pregnancy and parenting they saw that there was an abundance of great products and services available to children and parents in the region, but no comprehensive resource of the things Ottawa-Gatineau has to offer. As experienced business professionals with backgrounds as an entrepreneur and a consultant they decided to develop and market the directory, satisfying both market demand and their own need for creating a work environment that suits their family life.

Nancy claims, “Alison and I complement each other very well as partners – we offer different skills, interests, experience, and strengths to the equation and I think both of us can say we couldn’t have done it without the other. The start up of the business has been a very positive experience.”

“I certainly concur with Nancy about the setup experience and our skills. We have great ideas and energy for the ongoing development of the business, but will keep it at a manageable pace, so that we can balance our work life and family life, which is key,” states Alison.

For media enquiries please call Jennifer Forbes at (613) 295-7180.

*All businesses and organizations that are relevant to the book are included as a free listing. If they would like more exposure in the book they may upgrade their listing with a longer description and larger heading, and they may also place advertisements and/or coupons in the book. This in turn gives more value to the reader as it provides more information, and in the case of coupons, offers valuable savings.

For more advertising information please contact Nancy at (613) 722-2360.

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Florida Author, Linnea Sinclair, Wins National Book Award

Florida Author, Linnea Sinclair, Wins National Book Award

Naples, Florida (PRWEB) August 7, 2006

With bookshelves full of top-notch vampire and werewolf romance stories, who would have thought a starship-based intergalactic romantic thriller would take the coveted RITA (c) award for Best Paranormal Romance of 2006? Certainly not Bantam Spectra author and Naples, Florida resident, Linnea Sinclair, who never prepared an acceptance speech, even though she was a finalist.

“I was thrilled just to have my name up there with the likes of best selling authors Catherine Asaro, Teresa Medeiros, and Heather Graham,” Sinclair said, admitting she fought the urge to genuflect when those authors’ photos came on the ballroom’s screens in the Atlanta Marriott Marquis on July 29. “I honestly don’t know how the judges could decide a winner.”

The RITA(c), according to RWA public relations manager, Nicole Kennedy, is the most sought-after award in romance publishing today. Over 1,000 entries were narrowed down to 94 finalists in 13 categories. Sinclair’s Gabriel’s Ghost was one of the lucky 13 winners. Her Finders Keepers,

also a romance-based science fiction novel, was a RITA finalist in the Best First Book category.

Sinclair’s winning novel about a disgraced fleet captain and her mysterious rescuer has garnered many five-star reviews but is not, despite its title, a ghost story. “Captain Chasidah ‘Chaz’ Bergren finds herself fighting for her life on a desolate prison planet when her former, now supposedly dead, nemesis comes to rescue her,” Sinclair explained. “But mercenary Gabriel ‘Sully’ Sullivan isn’t quite what he seems, nor is he honest about his reasons for wanting Chaz by his side. It’s an intense, very fast-paced story which literally wrote itself in thirty-four days a few years ago. The original idea for the story blossomed during an adult creative writing class I took at a local high school here in Naples.”

Sinclair said after the awards ceremony, that had over 2,000 attendees, one of the judges told her it was the engaging personality of her hero, Sully, that cinched her winning vote. “He was that way when I was writing him, too!” Sinclair admitted. “He wouldn’t let me sleep and kept waking me up at 5 a.m., pushing me to ‘go write! go write!.’”

Sully will get another chance to prod her in Chasida’s Choice, the sequel to Gabriel’s Ghost, due out from Bantam Spectra in late 2007 or early 2008.

Find excerpts from Sinclair’s books, and more, at her website: http://www.linneasinclair.com

300 dpi images of book covers and author photos are available upon request.

Linnea Sinclair http://www.linneasinclair.com


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RITA(c) Award Winning Science Fiction Romance

Bantam-Spectra 2005: Finders Keepers, Gabriel’s Ghost, An Accidental Goddess

Coming 2007: Games of Command (February), Chasidah’s Choice, The Down Home Zombie Blues

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New Book: ‘The Men’s Guide to the Women’s Bathroom’ by Jo Barrett

New Book: ‘The Men’s Guide to the Women’s Bathroom’ by Jo Barrett

New York and Houston (PRWEB) March 27, 2007

Like the lead character of her new novel, Texas author Jo Barrett has spent considerable time in women’s bathrooms noting the joys and sorrows she overheard – so much time, she says, that her friends suggest that she has a law degree from Georgetown and a PhD in Bathrooms.

Barrett’s debut novel – “The Men’s Guide to the Women’s Bathroom” (ISBN: 978-0-06-112861-5; $ 13.95, released by William Morrow) – began as a non-fiction project that explored the social evolution of women’s bathrooms since the Industrial Revolution.

According to Barrett, “With this book, I attempted to answer the age-old question: ‘What are you ladies doing in there?’ The bathroom is a place of real bonding for women. You rarely hear the words ‘mind your own business’ in the women’s bathroom. I originally envisioned this book as non-fiction with research of contemporary culture, but ended up with a novel perfect for the beach or a weekend trip, mixed with some fascinating history of the women’s bathroom. I’m grateful that the book has been so well received and has been compared to other works such as ‘Sex and the City.’”

Barrett’s fresh, fast-paced novel provides a whimsical behind-the-scenes look at life in women’s bathrooms through the eyes of Claire St. John, a divorced 30-something professional who has given up her high-profile New York legal career to return home to Austin, Texas. There she finds the inspiration to write the ultimate guidebook on what goes on behind the door marked ‘Women,’ while trying to right the course of her own personal life.

The book has been optioned by CBS and Paramount Studios with actor Hugh Jackman’s production company, Seed Productions, attached to produce. Mr. Jackman said, “It’s a great read and a great laugh – and now we guys know what’s really going on in there.”

According to Texas Monthly magazine, Barrett has produced ‘a spunky debut novel’ that aspires ‘to break through the glass bookshelf of the chick-lit ghetto.’

Barrett has a three-book deal with Avon A+, an Imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, and her follow-up novel, ‘Killing Carlton,’ will be published early next year.

More information about “The Men’s Guide to the Women’s Bathroom” can be found online at: http://www.jobarrettbooks.com/home.htm.

About Jo Barrett. Jo earned a B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin and a law degree from Georgetown University. She’s a former Capitol Hill staffer for Rep. Collin Peterson from Minnesota and worked at Cardozo Law School in New York City. She has edited several finance books, most notably, ‘The Essays of Warren Buffett: Lessons for Corporate America.’ She divides her time between Texas and New York City.

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New Voodoo Roller Coaster at Dorney Park Compels Visitors to Book Affordable Dorney Deals Travel Packages in the Lehigh Valley

New Voodoo Roller Coaster at Dorney Park Compels Visitors to Book Affordable Dorney Deals Travel Packages in the Lehigh Valley

Lehigh Valley, Pa. (PRWEB) April 29, 2008

This summer, visitors to the Lehigh Valley region of Eastern Pa. will fall under the spell of Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom’s newest roller coaster, Voodoo. They will also be compelled to save money by booking affordable Dorney Deals travel packages at more than 25 Lehigh Valley hotels which offer park guests overnight accommodations along with discounts on tickets to the northeast’s most complete entertainment experience.

Details on the Dorney Deals travel program can be found online at http://www.DorneyDeals.com. Hotels include popular brands such as Best Western, Courtyard by Marriott, Hampton Inn & Suites, Wingate by Wyndham, Four Points by Sheraton, Staybridge Suites and Holiday Inn, among others. A complete list of participating hotels can be also found on the Web site. Travelers simply contact the participating hotel of their choice directly to book their stay. Some packages include tickets to the park, while others offer them a la carte at a discounted rate off the gate price of $ 38.99 for regular daily admission.

This year Dorney Park is celebrating its newest roller coaster, Voodoo, which features dual spiraling towers in a U-shaped, suspended impulse coaster that propels its 28 passengers into a 90 degree vertical ascent up the forward spike only to freefall in reverse through the station. The linear induction motors kick in as the train gains speed and races up the reverse spike. The next pass forward through the station brings riders to a top speed of up to 70 mph as they head into the 184-foot helix. Once back through the station and up the reverse spike, riders fall 2,700 feet. Park guests must be a minimum of 52 inches tall to ride Voodoo.

Located in Allentown, Dorney Park is home to ten world-class roller coasters including Hydra The Revenge, the first and only floorless coaster in Pennsylvania. The park’s other thrill rides include Thunder Creek Mountain, White Water Landing, Revolution, Dominator, Wave Swinger and many more. Families looking for a slower pace enjoy riding the antique carousel, Ferris wheel and Zephyr miniature train as well as playing around at Camp Snoopy and Tot Spot. On the Wildwater Kingdom side of the park, guests can experience two wave pools, 22 water slides, two winding rivers and the Aqua Racer water mat ride.

Dorney Park opens for the season on Saturday, May 3 for weekends only. Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom open daily beginning Saturday, May 24. Admission includes access to both parks.

Dorney Deals are available May 24 through September 1, 2008. Rates are based on availability and are not good with any other offer. For complete details on Dorney Deals or to request a 2008 Lehigh Valley Map & Guide brochure with a Stay & Save insert containing details on the Dorney Deals program, visit http://www.DorneyDeals.com.

Located an hour north of Philadelphia and an hour and half west of New York City, eastern Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley region is home to the cities of Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton. In addition to Dorney Park, families can visit the area’s other kid-friendly attractions including The Crayola FACTORY® and National Canal Museum in Easton, the Da Vinci Science Center in Allentown, and the Lehigh Valley Zoo in Schnecksville.

The Lehigh Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau is the designated tourist promotion agency of Lehigh and Northampton counties. Its mission is to develop and promote the Lehigh Valley as a leisure destination and as a destination for meetings and conventions for the area’s economic benefit. For more information on LVCVB and its activities, call (800) 747-0561 or visit the official tourism Web site of the Lehigh Valley at http://www.LehighValleyPA.org.

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M. L. St. Sure’s New Novel, EVENSONG. A Look Back – Written by Book Critic, Lindsey Cook

M. L. St. Sure’s New Novel, EVENSONG. A Look Back – Written by Book Critic, Lindsey Cook

EVENSONG book cover

Des Moines, Iowa (PRWEB) November 13, 2008

With the Iraq War on everyone’s mind, sometimes it’s a good idea to look back at the past and try and learn some kind of lesson from it. While it’s not the original intention of Iowan author M. L. St. Sure, this is exactly what the new book entitled “EVENSONG” accomplishes.

“EVENSONG” is the story of Christina Cross who grew up on a farm in Missouri and learned how to sing opera from her war-scarred father. When her father dies unexpectedly, her mother throws her out of the house.

Christina is forced to try and find a job to support herself; she begins by being a maid in a hotel, but she is discovered by the owner who harnesses her talent and transforms her into an opera singer.

When Christina finds that her younger sister is being abandoned by her older abusive brother and that her mother is drinking, she decides to take her sister and escape to Europe.

Going to live with her uncle, Philippe Petain the premier of France in Paris, Christina immediately finds herself in the mix of World War II politics. When her uncle surrenders Paris and all of France to Hitler, she is forced to sing for the Nazis.

Recruited by French underground leader Laurent de Gauvion in the resistance, Christina begins to realize what is really going on in the war. She does everything she can to help, from caring for orphaned babies to infliltrating a Kinderkamp in Germany.

Christina’s journey makes us realize the costs of war and how they affect everyone, no matter what their role is.

A bittersweet story with a heart wrenching ending, “EVENSONG” is a beautifully written novel. St. Sure transports us into the vivid world of the 1940′s exploring everything from the lowest of the low to the highest of the high in the world.

Readers become extremely attached to Christina and her sister Nicolette because St. Sure’s characters are carefully crafted; they’re vivid, interesting and provide different perspectives about what is going on in the world around them. St. Sure makes sure that readers are privy to their loves, hate, vengeances and motivations.

The plot is fast-paced, taking you everywhere St. Sure needs you to go, while holding back on some of the more gruesome details. This is, after all, a story of one person’s encounter with the war, not an overview of the war.

The ending, while extremely sad, is appropriate and did not leave me feeling upset at the author, which is surprisingly unlike how other books have left me when faced with similar endings.

At only 214 pages long, the author still finds a way to fit everything that is needed to create a truly remarkable story. A lot of novels about World War II are extremely long with all the detail, while the shorter stories sometimes feel as if they don’t have enough information to make you feel fulfilled.

With short chapters and an interesting topic, this is a good read for anyone of any age or gender. It leaves you attached to the book until the very end. A great read that leaves you thinking about life while you’re stuck inside on a cold winter day.

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Attorney, Eric Beal, Co-Authors a New Book on Texas Divorce and Family Law That Explores the Strategies and Challenges

Attorney, Eric Beal, Co-Authors a New Book on Texas Divorce and Family Law That Explores the Strategies and Challenges

Texas Divorce Attorney Eric D. Beal

Southlake, TX (PRWEB) October 26, 2010

Eric D. Beal, recognized Texas divorce lawyer and founder of BEAL LAW FIRM, has co-authored an authoritative, insiders perspective on the unique challenges facing those practicing family law today. From the Inside the Minds™ series, and titled Strategies for Family Law in Texas, the book targets practicing attorneys and others interested in recent trends and tips for life in the Texas family law arena. Beal brings his 20 years of experience to bear in discussing subjects important to both clients and other lawyers.

With a military law background from his days as a U.S. Marine Corps Legal Officer, Beal was asked to participate in the project along with six other respected family law attorneys, including J. Lindsey Short, Jr. and Mike McCurley. In Strategies for Family Law in Texas, Beal discusses a variety of topics, including key issues and deal-breakers in divorce cases, such as geographic restriction of the children’s residence and court-ordered alimony. Also included are thoughts on effective strategies for dealing with unrealistic client expectations and client concerns, as well as the interplay between the opposing counsel, opposing party, and trial judge. Additionally, there is a discussion of the UCCJEA, grandparent rights, child support, and the Texas law on torts that may arise from adultery.

“Consider each stage of the litigation carefully and analyze the true cost of a victory,” Beal advises, “prevailing on a seemingly important point at an early stage may ultimately prove counterproductive if it consumes too much of the client’s resources and weakens the remainder of the case.” With analogies to conservation of ammunition in a military firefight and bluffing in high-stakes poker, Strategies’ analysis is both fast-paced and entertaining.

Strategies for Family Law in Texas was released by Aspatore Books, a Thomson Reuters business, and is available through http://www.West.Thomson.com/Aspatore.

About Co-Author

Co-author Eric Beal graduated as the Highest Ranking Student (cum laude) from the Baylor School of Law in 1990. While in law school, he served as Notes and Comments Editor for the Baylor Law Review, and received numerous awards, such as the Matt Dawson Trial Advocacy Award and Baylor Outstanding Law Student. Prior to law school, Beal served as an Officer in the United States Marine Corps, where he graduated with honors from the Field Artillery Officer Basic Course and finished first in his class with a record score in the Military Justice Legal Officer’s Course. He is married with five children and is currently in private practice at the Beal Law Firm, where he practices exclusively family law. He can be found at http://www.DFWDIVORCE.com

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Outskirts Press Announces Elephants, Alligators, Umbrellas, the Latest Highly Anticipated Poetry/General Book from Tucson, AZ, Author Marlene Tova Fineberg

Outskirts Press Announces Elephants, Alligators, Umbrellas, the Latest Highly Anticipated Poetry/General Book from Tucson, AZ, Author Marlene Tova Fineberg

Denver, CO, and Tucson, AZ (PRWEB) July 19, 2007

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Elephants, Alligators, Umbrellas: A Book of Poems for A Fast Paced World by Marlene Tova Fineberg, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 paperback in the Poetry/General category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $ 15.95. The webpage at http://www.outskirtspress.com/BooksbyMarleneTovaFineberg was launched simultaneously with the book’s publication.

About the Book (Excerpts & Info)

Ms. Fineberg calls it like she sees it. This lengthy and diverse book includes poems candidly discussing famous people like: Hillary, Martha, Mel, even Oprah. On a personal note, she bravely opens up to the reader about her own very intensely personal and private disappointments and emotional heartache. Look for future works of great importance from this up-and-coming, talented writer.

“Cynical, yet profound poetry …” – Beth Manheim

“A solid first attempt. I look forward to her next book.” – Sheila Horowitz

“Bravo, nobody tells the truth anymore.” – Rhoda Levine

“Refreshingly candid,” – Judah Cohen

” I look forward to reading her first novel. – Irwin Greenberg

“I knew her father and grandfather, and they were great men,” – Saul Levine

Deftly constructed at 144 pages, Elephants, Alligators, Umbrellas: A Book of Poems for A Fast Paced World is being aggressively promoted to appropriate markets with a focus on the Poetry/General category. With U.S. wholesale distribution through Ingram and Baker & Taylor, and pervasive online availability through Amazon, Barnes & Noble and elsewhere, Elephants, Alligators, Umbrellas meets consumer demand through both retail and library markets with a suggested retail price of $ 15.95.

Additionally, Elephants, Alligators, Umbrellas can be ordered by retailers or wholesalers for the maximum trade discount price set by the author in quantities of ten or more from the Outskirts Press wholesale online bookstore at http://www.outskirtspress.com/buybooks

ISBN: 9781598009330 Format: 6.14 x 9.21 Paperback SRP: $ 15.95

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About the Author

Marlene Tova Fineberg is a graduate of Capitol Page School in Washington, D.C., appointed by Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr. She is also a graduate of Emerson College with a BA in Film, Media, and Print Journalism. She plans to finish her first novel in 2007, while also completing her Masters’ degree.

Raised in Canton, Massachusetts, she resides in Tucson, Arizona, with her gorgeous, fluffy dogs Shana and Shira, and her adorable cats: Shmueli, Seth and Sally.

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