84% Most Effective Strategies for Increasing Retail Profit The New Retail Loss Prevention Book to Be Published In July

Manchester, UK (PRWEB) June 21, 2011

Outskirts Press Announces The Humor About Hillary, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Humor - General Book from Staten Island, NY Author Robert Myers

Denver, CO and Staten Island, NY (PRWEB) March 1, 2008

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Humor About Hillary by Robert Myers, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Humor - General category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $ 9.95. The webpage at http://www.outskirtspress.com/thehumorabouthillary was launched simultaneously with the book's publication.

About the Book (Excerpts & Info)

From a women's restroom in Hooters: "In America, anyone can become president, even Hillary Clinton. That's one of the risks you take!"

Love her or hate her, Hillary Rodham Clinton is probably the most famous person, male or female, in America today. She is intelligent, ambitious, controversial, and more laughs than a barrel of monkeys! In The Humor About Hillary, author Robert Myers offers a wickedly funny take on this American icon. Filled with stories, jokes, quotes, and graffiti, The Humor About Hillary is political incorrectness at its best.

THE HUMOR ABOUT HILLARY is a bipartisan laugh riot! The ideal gift for anyone with a sense of humor - guaranteed to keep the reader in stitches!

Deftly constructed at 100 pages, The Humor About Hillary is being aggressively promoted to appropriate markets with a focus on the Humor - General category. With U.S. wholesale distribution through Ingram and Baker & Taylor, and pervasive online availability through Amazon, Barnes & Noble and elsewhere, The Humor About Hillary meets consumer demand through both retail and library markets with a suggested retail price of $ 9.95.

Additionally, The Humor About Hillary 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: 9781432717315 Format: 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback SRP: $ 9.95

For more information or to contact the author, visit http://www.outskirtspress.com/thehumorabouthillary

About the Author

Robert Myers was born and raised in The Bronx, New York. He received his B.A. from Bernard Baruch College and his M.A. from New Jersey City University. Mr. Myers has been active in the creative and performing arts for over forty years as an actor, writer, producer, and director. He has appeared on Forensic Files, Steve Harvey's Big Time, Accident Investigator, and The Howard Stern Show. His other books include 365 Knock-Knock Jokes and Funny by Definition. Mr. Myers and his wife reside in New York City.

About Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press, Inc. offers turn-key, full-service, custom self-publishing for authors seeking a cost-effective, fast, and flexible way to publish and distribute their books worldwide while retaining all their rights and full creative control. In 2007, the Denver Business Journal recognized Outskirts Press as the 3rd fastest-growing privately-held company in Colorado, with a growth rate of 1,560% since 2004. Available for authors globally at http://www.outskirtspress.com and located on the outskirts of Denver, Colorado, Outskirts Press represents the future of book publishing, today.

Outskirts Press, Inc., 10940 S. Parker Rd - 515, Parker, Colorado 80134

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Outskirts Press Announces Called to Witness, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Christianity - Evangelism - Personal Witnessing book from Jesup, GA, Author Byron J. Scott

Denver, CO, and Jesup, GA (PRWEB) March 1, 2008

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Called to Witness: Evangelism Through the Appealing Christian Life by Byron J. Scott, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Christianity - Evangelism - Personal Witnessing category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $ 12.95. The webpage at http://www.outskirtspress.com/ByronScott2 was launched simultaneously with the book's publication.

About the Book (Excerpts & Info)

Jesus made it clear that as Christians we are "Called to Witness" of our faith. While most Christians know they should witness, many are not comfortable doing so. This is because we have experienced bad witnessing that turned us off. This book will explain God's grace and mercy and the kind of relationship God desires to have with us. It is the presence of Christ within us that will draw people to him. By referring to several scriptures the reader will learn how to live an appealing Christian life that will win others. There is a chapter on Bible verses that give assurance to people and prayers we can pray with others. The book ends with an outline of a class that can be taught to teach people about Evangelism. Rev. Scott is also the author of The Mystery of God's Will: Living the Christian Life as Seen in Ephesians. Both books deal with living the Christian life.

"I really enjoyed reading Called To Witness. It's just one of those books that you just can't put down. This book reminds us of God's mercy and grace and of the wonderful gift of salvation that He's given each of us. This book also reminds us of how important is it to share the Good News and to lead others to Christ and it helps us to understand our role in evangelism. The author also provides useful tips and information regarding witnessing." -- Mike Clotfelter, A reviewer, 02/23/2008

"Called To Witness reminds us the greatest witness we have is through the appeal of our Christian life. It caused me to pause and reflect on how people see me live my life as a Christian. It is only when we are experiencing God's grace daily that we can be a true witness. The author also provides tools for training that can be used in church evangelism." -- February 26, 2008 By Janice C. Sanders (Decatur, GA USA)

Deftly constructed at 176 pages, Called to Witness: Evangelism Through the Appealing Christian Life is being aggressively promoted to appropriate markets with a focus on the Christianity - Evangelism - Personal Witnessing category. With U.S. wholesale distribution through Ingram and Baker & Taylor, and pervasive online availability through Amazon, Barnes & Noble and elsewhere, Called to Witness meets consumer demand through both retail and library markets with a suggested retail price of $ 12.95.

Additionally, Called to Witness 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: 9781432720162 Format: 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback SRP: $ 12.95

For more information or to contact the author, visit http://www.outskirtspress.com/ByronScott2

About the Author

Byron J. Scott is an ordained minister in the United Methodist Church. He has served numerous churches in the state of Georgia and one in Kentucky. He has an A.B. degree from Asbury College, an M.Div. degree from Emory University, and has done extensive graduate work at Columbia Theological Seminary and Asbury Theological Seminary. He and his wife Tricia have three children and eleven grandchildren. Rev. Scott is on medical disability serving part-time as minsiter of the Patterson United Methodist Church in Patterson, Georgia. He is a very active Christian writer having previously written The Mystery of God's Will: Living the Christian Life as Seen in Ephesians.

About Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press, Inc. offers turn-key, full-service, custom self-publishing for authors seeking a cost-effective, fast, and flexible way to publish and distribute their books worldwide while retaining all their rights and full creative control. In 2007, the Denver Business Journal recognized Outskirts Press as the 3rd fastest-growing privately-held company in Colorado, with a growth rate of 1,560% since 2004. Available for authors globally at http://www.outskirtspress.com and located on the outskirts of Denver, Colorado, Outskirts Press represents the future of book publishing, today.

Outskirts Press, Inc., 10940 S. Parker Rd - 515, Parker, Colorado 80134

http://outskirtspress.com

1-888-OP-BOOKS

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New Book Is About Woman Empowerment

Ormond Beach, FL (Vocus/PRWEB) December 08, 2010

Profound thoughts and ideas on feminism await readers as author C.F. Thomas, Ph.D. presents Women's Lives, Men's Myths: Snakeoil, Patriarchy, and the old God Trick, made available through Xlibris. Written twenty years ago, this volume began as the authors dissertation that has become a psychological, theological, and literary book designed for women.

Emerging from her desire to integrate and synthesize an interdisciplinary background and scholarship in psychology, literature, and theology, Thomas developed a union that focuses on a core curriculum in womens studies. As women came together to dialogue, with new concepts and information from a wide variety of sources, something wonderful began to happennew texts emerged in the form of poetry, journals, songs, autobiographies, family histories, and short stories.

It was my intent then and now to illuminate that we do not want to know what we do not know; thus, we tell lies to ourselves and one another, lies we tell so often and so loudly that we ultimately believe they are true, the author states.

Women's Lives, Men's Myths: Snakeoil, Patriarchy, and the old God Trick submits that the real battle in the twenty-first century will be the battle for truth versus the ancient and superstitious myths and the harm they have done and are continuing to do. This book examines why and how these myths originated and the catastrophic disasters they have perpetrated and will continue to perpetuate. Ultimately this text submits the need for a return to a more woman, earth, and universe-centered mode of care and concern.

For more information on this book, interested parties may log on to http://www.Xlibris.com.

About the Author

Carol Thomas holds a Ph.D. in literature and psychology, a D.Min and two masters degrees, one in English literature and one in counseling psychology. She has taught English literature, psychology, and womens studies at the University of Connecticut, Bowie State, and a number of colleges and universities. She has also been in private practice for nearly two decades, much of her work accomplished with Shoreline Psychiatric Associates in New London, Connecticut. In addition, she taught at the Niantic Prison for Women for three years. Thomas currently lives in Floridas horse country with her three Tennessee walkers, just a few miles from the beach. She continues to write, ride, read and has recently opened her own photography studio and gallery, One Blue Eyed Horse. Most days early in the morning, you will find her walking the beach and picking up shells.

Women's Lives, Men's Myths * by C.F. Thomas, Ph.D.

Snakeoil, Patriarchy, and the old God Trick

Publication Date: December 2, 2010

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Members of the media who wish to review this book may request a complimentary paperback copy by contacting the publisher at (888) 795-4274 x. 7879. To purchase copies of the book for resale, please fax Xlibris at (610) 915-0294 or call (888) 795-4274 x. 7879.

For more information on self-publishing or marketing with Xlibris, visit http://www.Xlibris.com. To receive a free publishing guide, please call (888) 795-4274.

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More than 100 Authors to Highlight 2011 Library of Congress National Book Festival

(PRWEB) September 13, 2011

More than 100 Authors to Highlight 2011 Library of Congress National Book Festival.

Reading Celebration, in its 11th Year, Becomes Two-Day Event

An unprecedented 112 authors, poets and illustrators will speak and meet with their readers at the 2011 National Book Festival, sponsored by the Library of Congress. The event, to be held Saturday, Sept. 24 and Sunday, Sept. 25 on the National Mall rain or shine also will offer more authors and activities for young readers than ever before.

The event is free and open to the public. Saturday hours will be from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday hours will be from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Authors speaking and book-signing schedules are available on the festival website, http://www.loc.gov/bookfest.

President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, the first lady, are the honorary chairs of the event. The distinguished benefactor of the event is David M. Rubenstein, who co-chairs the National Book Festival Board with Dr. James H. Billington, the Librarian of Congress.

Following on the great success of the 2010 National Book Festival, our 10th anniversary, the National Book Festival Board decided last January to make this a two-day event, Billington said. We expect book-lovers to be delighted with the number of poets, authors and illustrators weve assembled this year, including several winners of major literary awards.

The authors talks will be a bit longer, and we believe festival-goers access to authors in the book-signing area will be made a bit easier.

Festival fans will find the usual array of author pavilions this year History & Biography, Fiction & Mystery, Poetry & Prose and Contemporary Life, along with a pavilion aimed at Teens and another for Children.

Target the distinguished corporate benefactor of the National Book Festival will sponsor the Family Storytelling Stage, a pavilion offering briefer presentations by more than 20 authors and musicians whose books and performances are devoted to very young readers. The sponsorship is part of Targets commitment to helping more children read proficiently by the end of grade 3.

We are delighted that Target has helped us take our already very family-friendly event to a whole new, very young audience of book-lovers, said Deanna Marcum, associate librarian for Library Services at the Library of Congress and executive director of the National Book Festival. The Family Storytelling Stage will carry the banner for this years National Book Festival theme, Celebrate the Joy of Reading Aloud.

On Sunday, the National Book Festival will convert its spacious Pavilion of the States into three new genre pavilions: State Poets Laureate, The Cutting Edge, and Graphic Novels.

Author lineups in all pavilions include:

NAACP Image Award Winning Artist David G. Brown is Tapped to Exhibit in International Traveling Comic Book Show

Los Angeles (PRWEB) October 9, 2009

David G. Brown, celebrated cartoonist, graphic artist and publisher, has been selected by the U.S. State Department and U.S. Consulate in Sao Paulo, Brazil to join 20 internationally known artists to exhibit his political cartoons and comic book work at the Museu Afro Brasil in Sao Paulo, October 11-16, 2009, as part of the Picha traveling exhibition. Picha presents a colorful image of the rich continent of Africa. "Picha" is also the African Swahili word for "drawing" and is a corruption of the English word, "picture." The exhibit showcases original drawings, comic books and comics published in newspapers and magazines from continental Africa, Brazil and the United States and focuses on the African Diaspora.

Says Brown, "I am very honored and humbled to be selected to represent North American by the U.S. Consulate. I am so passionate about my work. Art transcends racial and political landscapes. I am proud to be part of an effort that seeks to foster cultural and racial understanding through cartooning."

Cartooning, while growing popularity in the 20th century, has been an art form for thousands of years. Our ancestors began depicting what was important to them on cave walls and these drawings ranged from the very simple to extremely intricate. As our society became more sophisticated and technologically advanced, so did the art of cartooning and it permeates virtually every medium. It not only celebrates our history, but also our present condition.

Political cartooning has long been used as a light-hearted subterfuge to point out societal ills, ideologies and opinion. The Picha exhibition, originally created to highlight African comic artists, demonstrates that the art of cartooning is very much alive in Africa. The life of Mandela has been told in comic form in South Africa and the medium was used to warn soldiers about the dangers of AIDS in Ethiopia. By adding the comics of Brown and Brazilian artist Mauricio Pestana, Picha demonstrates the similarities and differences of African descendents on a global scale.

In addition to the exhibition, Brown will participate in a series of panel discussions with the 19 original African artists to offer Brazilian residents an original and creative view of the diversity and richness of comic culture.

Also part of the program, Brown will sign copies of his 1009 NAACP Image Award-winning book, Barack, Race and the Media: Drawing My Own Conclusions, a collection of political cartoons that he created and published at HQMIX Bookstore in Sao Paulo, along with Brazilian artist Mauricio Pestana on October 16th.

"It is a signal honor for Brazil to be able to have Brown join this traveling exhibit," says David C. Brooks, Consul for Political Affairs, U.S. Consulate General Sao Paulo, Brazil. An admitted Marvel Comics collector himself, Brooks added, "Having an African American cartoonist from the United States accomplishes one of the exhibits goals: to foster international mutual understanding and encourage discussions of diversity and common heritage between African and North Americans."

Concludes Brown, "These 20 artists have a body of work that will inform, educate, entertain and politically sensitize every visitor who attends the exhibit in their home town." He surmises, "By including my political pieces, especially on our first African American President, Barack Obama, a poignant statement is being made about how connected we continue to be to Mother Africa."

An animation/digital media instructor at David Starr Jordan High School in Watts, CA, Brown is looking forward to sharing his experience with his students upon his return from Brazil.

Picha is an initiative of the Dutch NCDO and is a twofold project. The exhibition highlights the works of 18 African comic writers and 1 scenario writer and a database has been created to which contains detailed information on comic artists and cartoons from 55 African countries.

Joost Pollman, managing director at the "Stripdagin" Haarlem, Netherlands and comic journalist for the Dutch newspaper "De Volkskrant", organized the exhibition. The exhibit was created at the Afrika Museum in the Netherlands in 2008 and has been to Lagos Africa, Palma de Mallorca, Spain and will culminate in Goes, Netherlands in December 2009. NCDO and The Prince Claus Fund provided funding for the exhibition. Picha in Brazil was curated by Dr. Sonia M. Bibe Luyten and Mauricio Pestana. The U.S. Consulate sponsored this cultural exchange as it strongly supports the objectives of the Brazil/U.S. Memo of Understanding and the Joint Action Plan for Racial and Ethnic Equality (JAPRE)

About David G. Brown

David G. Brown, an award winning artist, educator and publisher, has been inspiring young minds for more than a decade. Brown conducts workshops, presentations, and produces award winning cartoons, graphics novels and comic books with positive messages for young people. In 2003 he became the political cartoonist for the Los Angeles Sentinel newspaper. Brown was awarded the prestigious Merit Award for "Best Editorial Cartoon" in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008 and 2009 from the National Newspapers Publishers Association (NNPA). His work is featured in the 2005 thru 2009 editions of the "Best Editorial Cartoons of the Year" by Pelican Publishing Company, Inc. His book, "Obama, Race and the Media: Drawing My Own Conclusions" was awarded a NAACP Image award in 2009. The book is a collection of satirical cartoons highlighting the historical Presidential run of Senator Barack Obama and other significant events affecting Americans.

When Brown is not busy putting together timely editorial cartoons to coincide with updated current events, he is at work conducting art workshops for kids and producing award-winning comics for children. His versatility as a commercial artist and producer has produced excellence in other areas including photography and multi-media. His personal client roster boasts promotional work for Los Angeles International Airport, Automobile Club of Southern California, Warner Bros, City of Los Angeles, Wells Fargo Bank, California African American Museum, ABC-TV and others. For more information, visit http://www.davidgbrown.net.

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Funny Book Spawns New Genre - Say Hello to "Smut Poetry"

(PRWEB) December 14, 2010

Move over William Shakespeare there's a new Bard in town, declares a review from the University of Albertas student newspaper The Gateway. In his own mind at least, Matty Cox has written the greatest book of poetry of all time. Referring to himself as a sheer genius and a cunning linguist, Matty Cox is anything but shy. His new book, Let Me Put My Poems in You aims not to confuse or bewilder, but to bring deep joy to those who read it. Some of his poems will make you laugh uncontrollably, while others may make you cry. Some of them may even make you laugh so hard that you cry.

According to a review from Florida State Universitys student newspaper FSView author Matty Coxs Let Me Put My Poems in You is Canadas answer to Tucker Maxs I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell. When Matty Cox sent a copy of his book to his favorite radio DJ, Bro Jake from Vancouvers Rock 101, he began reading Coxs poems on the air. Advance copies of the book have also been sent to Steven Colbert, John Stewart, and David Letterman among others, and Matty Cox is confident that he will be on the late night circuit in the coming weeks. He is also convinced that he will sell a million copies by Christmas.

The Florida State review gives Matty Cox five stars in the category of sexual euphemisms which is fitting since Cox claims to have created a new genre of poetry known as smut poetry. In that case, this is some wickedly funny smut poetry. Once you pick this book up you will not be able to put it down until you have read it through twice. Florida State recommends that Let Me Put My Poems in You is a great choice for a college kids coffee table or bathroom book. No matter which page one chooses to open, that poem is sure to garner a laugh. According to Matty Cox, this book is the single best thing you could ever spend your money on. He goes as far as to say that you would have to suffer from some sort of mental disorder to not want to purchase a copy of his self proclaimed masterpiece.

Clearly Matty Cox is a funny man and is not to be taken seriously. He doesnt take himself seriously, not even for a second. He merely wants to make people laugh, whether it is with his writing or in his interviews. His book is seriously funny, but also seriously well written. According to the U of A review, this genius and diverse subject matter is coupled with an equally diverse selection of styles, from free verse to limerick, and a University of Calgary review declares that Coxs poems are quite clever. Straight from the horses mouth, please let him put his poems in you. He promises not to disappoint.

Here is a sample poem from the book.

Ode to Beer

Oh to beer, sweet sudsy beer

Oh how it is that I revere

Your flavors like a rainbow are

So many choices at the bar

Oh how am I to choose but one

No that would not be too much fun

Youve been with me through thick and thin

Through ups and downs, the vomit bin

Oh loyal beer sweet nectar true

Its liquid bread its good for you

Let Me Put My Poems in You was officially released by Engage Books on December 1, 2010, and is available on Amazon. For more information and to purchase a copy of your very own, visit http://www.mattycox.com.

INTERVIEWS with Matty Cox: me(at)mattycox(dot)com 604-219-6543

MORE INFO book cover, and author photo: http://www.mattycox.com

QUESTIONS contact Alexis Roumanis: alexis(at)engagebooks(dot)ca

ORDERS contact: info(at)engagebooks(dot)ca

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Lt. Col. Weinstein, New Book: Universal Health Care Will Not Work Unless

Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) November 26, 2008

Universal health care will not work unless personal accountability is an integral part. Col. Weinstein, author, professional speaker and beach boot camp instructor, just released his new book, Change Made Easy - Your Basic Training Orders to Excellent Physical and Mental Health, published by Advantage Books in Orlando, Florida. His book is a guide to healthy living without all the hype and product promotions. It is designed for corporate wellness programs, youth programs, health and fitness professionals and people who have always or never exercised. It is designed to make health insurance of any kind of secondary concern.

Seven possible fixes to significantly reduce health care costs for employers and individuals could be:

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Startup: New Book Shows Entrepreneurs How to Launch for Less

Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB) February 28, 2011

Edwards has written a modern textbook for entrepreneurship, covering all aspects of starting a business. In concise, plain English, Startup explains the finer points of branding, advertising, venture funding, grants, SBA loans, intellectual property, and business law.

Part manual, part manifesto, the nearly 400-page handbook is packed full of templates, do-it-yourself tools, and proven strategies for launching a startup on a shoestring budget.

I heartily recommend this book, says Bill Payne, founding member of the Angel Capital Association, Tech Coast Angels, and an Entrepreneur In Residence at the Kauffman Foundation. Elizabeth does a great job of explaining to how to start your company for less and why it costs less to start a company today than ever before. She has great tips personal finances and provides a very detailed listing of sources of capital for startups, says Payne.

Chapter 2 outlines a $ 20,000 personal financial makeover to help create financial stability in the first few years.

Startup tackles both strategy and tactics discussing high-level business strategy concepts and illustrating back of the napkin calculations to help entrepreneurs make good decisions. Edwards offers three tests for feasibility (to minimize risk), 14 creative ways to finance a startup, and a formulaic approach to marketing (to grow revenue).

Most startups and even mature businesses are challenged with how to create a profitable business model, conserve cash, and get operational fast. Thats the focus of this book, says Edwards.

The book is intended for all types of entrepreneurs: the technology startup raising venture capital, the freelancer, social entrepreneur, and coffee shop owner.

Most startup books are either not comprehensive or simply outdated given the rapid change we've seen in the startup landscape in recent years. This is more than a guide, it's a startup bible, says Michael Cerda, VP of Technology at MySpace, former Entrepreneur in Residence at Venrock, and author of Cerdafied.

The book is available on Amazon.com, http://www.elizabethedwards.com, on the Kindle, and will debut in major bookstores in the spring.

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MapsofWorld.com at Frankfurt Book Fair 2011: Exciting Possibilities for Map Publishers

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) October 06, 2011

The 2011 Frankfurt Book Fair will be all about making magic with maps, as MapsofWorld.com prepares to showcase an array of new and exciting services geared specially toward map publishers. The company's exhibits will include mobile apps, custom mapping services, and the online map store, along with the map portal, which shows businesses, students, and everyday users how maps can provide a variety of solutions for real-world problems.

For publishers of high-quality maps and atlases, the Frankfurt Book Fair is a chance to learn how they can convert their existing mapping data into digital products and services, even if the data is not in GIS format. After digitizing, MapsofWorld.com helps publishers create interactive apps using their content, which can be sold in the thriving mobile app market. These apps solve the problems associated with print maps, and come at a fraction of the cost. The maps are stored locally on the device, saving users from roaming charges on data download.

Atlas publishers can now look to develop scaled-down or specialized versions of their atlases on tablet devices. Atlas applications have unlimited potential, including selling individual maps from within the app, and offering a free version in addition to the premium version to promote the atlas. Students can explore the map portal in major international languages, including English, Spanish, Arabic, German, Finnish, and Chinese. MapsofWorld.com has thousands of thematic maps available as study tools with engaging content on educational topics. The website offers GIS-generated maps and interactive applications. Learning geography becomes fun with bestselling apps World Atlas and World Quiz.

For businesses selling mapping or educational solutions, the online map store is a great place to increase brand visibility. As MapsofWorld.com draws more than 4 million visitors every month, publishers will easily reach a diverse and huge audience. The store currently sells wall maps in the United States, in collaboration with National Geographic.Businesses working with location-based data can partner with the MapsofWorld.com Custom Mapping division, which can provide POI datasets and mapping expertise.

About the website:

MapsofWorld.com is a multilingual portal offering high-quality maps and information across platforms. With a special focus on educational content, the portal has thematic as well as interactive maps on all major platforms: Web, iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Android. World Atlas and World Quiz are two successful educational apps, with more than 50,000 downloads to date. Other services offered are custom mapping, content digitization, and the online map store.

For more information, please contact:

MapXL Inc.

10 S, Third Street, Suite 310,

San Jose, CA 95113

mani(at)infobase(dot)in

http://www.mapsofworld.com

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Corporate Wellness Programs Without the Cost: New Book by Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein

Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) December 1, 2008

Corporate wellness programs can be realistically implemented without the cost. Lt. Col. Weinstein, author, professional speaker and beach boot camp instructor, just released his new book, Change Made Easy - Your Basic Training Orders to Excellent Physical and Mental Health, published by Advantage Books in Orlando, Florida. His book is a guide to values-based healthy living without all the hype and product promotions. It is designed for corporate wellness programs, youth programs, health and fitness professionals and people who have always or never exercised.

"80 % of American executives feel that corporate America has a responsibility to promote wellness according to a study conducted by the American Management Association."

"Less than 20 % of U.S. employers offer lifestyle modification services. 4 % offer smoking cessation programs according to a study conducted by the American Journal of Health Promotion."

Asked about this discrepancy between these studies, Col. Weinstein had this to say, "The health crisis is fueled by a predominant culture of unhealthy living at school, at work, at home and at play. Change the culture and you will solve the health crisis. Corporate wellness programs are paramount to changing the culture."

Asked how his book will contribute to solving the health crisis and lack of corporate wellness programs, Col. Weinstein replied, "With my book, Change Made Easy, I offer an out-of-the-box corporate wellness solution that can be implemented within a week and bring about results as soon as four weeks."

His book is excellent as a wellness handbook for individual employees, departments, managers, junior and senior executives.

An emphasis of health insurance as being the solution to our health care crisis is the very cause of 70 to 80 % of the costs for treatments of illnesses and diseases.

"According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 75% of employers' health care costs and productivity losses are related to employee lifestyle choices. The solution is simple. Change the lifestyle and you will fix the problem." Yes, it can and must be done. The present economic crisis is an opportunity for every one of us to do some soul searching and make some very fundamental changes about how we lead our lives.

Col. Weinstein's book cuts straight to the heart of the matter and offers real, cost effective, solutions that are easy to implement:

How to solve the health crisis.
How to implement a corporate wellness program.
How to manage your weight.
How to organize and implement your own fitness boot camp program.
How to exercise with little or no equipment.
How to establish goals and measure performance.
How to eat.
How to enhance performance and productivity.
How to build strong character.
How to have a meaningful spiritual life.

Over $ 510 billion on medical care was spent on chronic conditions in the year 2000. By 2020, this amount will balloon to over $ 1 trillion, according to The National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. That's about the equivalent of one economic bailout per year.

Col. Weinstein's book, Change Made Easy - Your Basic Training Orders to Excellent Physical and Mental Health, can be ordered as paperback through Advantage Books, Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com.

Title: Change Made Easy

Author: Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein, USAR-ret.

Publisher: Advantage Books, Orlando, FL, http://www.advbookstore.com

ISBN: 1-59755-073-6

Genre: Fitness & Health

Format: Paperback

Number of Pages: 252

Dimensions: 6.69" x 9.21"

About the author:

Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein, nationally known as The Health Colonel, was born in Washington, D.C., grew up in Virginia and spent 20 years in Berlin, Germany. His first name is Joseph and has always been called Bob. He is retired from the Army Reserve as a Lieutenant Colonel with 30 years of service and spent about half of that time as a military instructor with the Command & General Staff College.

He has been featured on radio and television, among others, on the History Channel and Fox Sports Net as well as in various publications such as The Washington Times and The Miami Herald.

His background is unique and diverse: military instructor, attorney, motivational speaker, wellness coach, certified corporate trainer, and certified personal trainer. Bob is fluent in German and English.

He specializes in a military-style workout on Fort Lauderdale Beach that incorporates strength, cardio, flexibility and agility training, both personal training and group sessions.

His website: http://www.TheHealthColonel.com

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