Too Big to Succeed

Too Big to Succeed

Profiteering in American Medicine

By Russell J. Andrews, MD, DEd



Published: 2/20/2013

Format: Perfect Bound Softcover(B/W)

Pages: 192

Size: 6x9

ISBN: 978-1-47597-128-6

Print Type: B/W



Overview:



Medicine in the United States is big business. We spend 50 percent more on health care per capita than other developed countries, but a multitude of measures indicate that we are not getting health-care value for our money. In Too Big to Succeed, author Dr. Russell J. Andrews details why health care in America has become more expensive but less effective and outlines a new paradigm for health-care delivery.



Too Big to Succeed describes how American medicine is on an unsustainable course: costs are increasing while benefits are deteriorating in comparison with other developed nations. Beginning with the Hippocratic Oath and the the premedical student, Andrews traces the myriad ways in which the profit motive has infiltrated American medicine—including medical school training, current models of health-care delivery, medical professional societies, medical research, and medical drug and device development.



Presenting an insider’s look into the current crisis in health care, Andrews demonstrates that until both the physician and the patient return to the relationship that underlies medicine, physicians will not experience the joy of healing those who seek their help and patients will not appreciate that a good physician is a permanent part of their lives.


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Interview with iUniverse Author Lucille Campilongo

An interview with Lucille Campilongo, author of Lucia’s Survival Guide and Cookbook, published by iUniverse.

Source: Lucia’s Survival Guide and Cookbook by Lucille Campilongo

The Island

iUniverse published author of “The Island”, Angie Brijpaul, was only seventeen when she wrote this book. Her overview in the iUniverse Bookstore says,

“Marie’s surprise at the unexpected intensifies when the tour boat she’s on crashes, and she and twelve others are stranded on a deserted island, cut off from civilization. Beyond the normal hunt for goods to sustain themselves, Marie, Julian, and the others must deal with a mysterious forest from which some fail to re-emerge. What kind of evil resides there?”

“The Island” received four stars from the Clarion Review which earns it a place in the iUniverse Book Reviews website. “The Island” is available at the iUniverse Bookstore.

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The Island

iUniverse published author of "The Island", Angie Brijpaul, was only seventeen when she wrote this book. Her overview in the iUniverse Bookstore says,

“Marie’s surprise at the unexpected intensifies when the tour boat she’s on crashes, and she and twelve others are stranded on a deserted island, cut off from civilization. Beyond the normal hunt for goods to sustain themselves, Marie, Julian, and the others must deal with a mysterious forest from which some fail to re-emerge. What kind of evil resides there?”



"The Island" received four stars from the Clarion Review which earns it a place in the iUniverse Book Reviews website. "The Island" is available at the iUniverse Bookstore.



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Monkey Tales

Monkey Tales

By Deshka Peneff



Published: 3/20/2013

Format: Perfect Bound Softcover(B/W)

Pages: 148

Size: 5.5x8.5

ISBN: 978-1-47596-142-3

Print Type: B/W



Overview:



Thirteen-year-old Eric Larson is a brainiac willing to do anything to become popular, even telling a lie the size of an elephant—or in his case, a monkey. Determined to reinvent himself and not live in the shadow of his brother, Eric returns to high school after summer vacation tanned, muscular, and confident. But when he spontaneously brags to his classmates that he has a pet monkey, everything changes.



Just as Eric’s geek-o-metre levels start to decrease and the supper-hot Stacie Hansen begins to notice him, his science teacher volunteers Eric’s fictitious pet primate as the latest class project. With the help of a zoo webcam, Eric frantically begins researching what monkeys eat, how they sleep, and their natural habitats. Forced to relay his findings to his science class, Eric unintentionally discovers the dangers that jeopardize not only his fabricated monkey, Blue, but also the rain forest as a whole.



Suddenly, his mission to achieve social success is replaced by his zeal to teach others about the critical depletion of this important and fragile ecosystem.



Now, a teenager unwittingly caught between a lie and his conscience must decide whether he’s willing to sacrifice his new social success and relationship with Stacie in order to do what’s right.



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iUniverse Rising Star Author Lisa K. Drucker Part 4

In the fourth part of this book creation series iUniverse blog guest author, Rising Star Lisa K. Drucker, moves on to the next vital stage of the process- establishing a setting for your novel.

Creating a Book – Setting

“Credibility of setting is essential to writing a novel.

Write what you know.” We’ve all heard that, and it’s good advice. It doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to experience firsthand whatever it is that you’re writing about. It does mean that you should be thoroughly research and extensively think about your topic and content. This is truer of setting than any other aspect of writing.

Setting will not ring true if improperly described, which means you have to “know” the setting through experience or research. Readers want to feel as if they’re “there”—wherever “there” is in your story—and it’s your job as the writer to make them feel that way. You can’t do that unless you can authentically replicate in words everything that is essential about the place and time you are describing.

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Interview with iUniverse Author Gary R. Ryan

An interview with Gary R. Ryan, author of Blessings in Disguise, a tale of redemption, struggle, and new beginnings found in creativity. Gary R. Ryan is an author and artist.

Source: Blessings in Disguise by Gary R. Ryan

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iUniverse Rising Star Author Lisa K. Drucker Part 3

iUniverse blog guest author, Rising Star Lisa K. Drucker takes us through the third part of her series detailing her approach to the writing process and book creation. In this article Lisa takes us through how she approaches the next step after characters have been developed – Establishing a point of view.

Creating a Book – Establishing Point of View

“Establishing the point of view (POV) of your main character or multiple characters is also a critical aspect of creating a book. Once all the characters are developed, establishing point of view is the next important step. Think about some essential questions before deciding on POV:

• Is the POV of the protagonist (main character) the only one necessary?


• Do other characters’ POVs impact the story?


• Do I want readers to understand the antagonist (protagonist’s main foe)?

Unless the protagonist is the only character whose POV drives the story (and who readers should identify with), third person (window to multiple characters’ POVs) is the best option. (Using the protagonist’s POV makes the narrative first person: “I”, “me”, “my”.)

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Out of the Rabble

Out of the Rabble

Ending the Global Economic Crisis by Understanding the Zimbabwean Experience

By David Chiweza



Published: 3/21/2013

Format: Perfect Bound Softcover(B/W)

Pages: 164

Size: 5.5x8.5

ISBN: 978-1-47597-385-3

Print Type: B/W



Overview:



The world economy is in a crisis. From the United States to Europe to Africa, growing uncertainty exists over the future. In the midst of this, however, some nations are thriving. In Out of the Rabble, author David Chiweza dissects the real causes of the financial crisis and presents likely scenarios for the future.



Based on Zimbabwe’s past forty-five years of experience, Chiweza, a resident of Zimbabwe, relates his nation’s economic fortunes to markets and establishes that all emerging economies have leveraged monopolistic domestic markets to overtake advanced economies. He sheds light on the causes of Zimbabwe’s infamous economic crisis and details an industrialisation blueprint with universal strategies that have catapulted underdog nations to succeed against the odds.



A comprehensive and insightful exposition of the Zimbabwean and global economic crisis, Out of the Rabble proclaims that the free markets doctrine has benefited stronger economies. It not only reveals the factors influencing the current crisis but presents a sobering exposition of economic dynamics that mark the emergence of a new economic order.



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Couple Seeks out More Natural Lifestyle in Peter Finch’s New Memoir

Roseneath, Ontario (PRWEB) June 28, 2013 - In “High Up in the Rolling Hills: A Living on the Land” (published by iUniverse), author Peter Finch shares the personal journey that he and his wife, Gundi, set out on, exploring, as an independent couple, the vital role of nature, creativity and healthy food in life.



In midlife, the couple made the shift to living on the land, ushering in a new phase in their life, as they set down roots in the hills and settled into a deliberately simplified lifestyle. Invigorated by their natural surroundings and the pleasures and health benefits of growing, selling, and eating fresh organic food, Finch reveals how he became a passionate advocate of traditional, small-scale, organic, chemical-free farming.



An excerpt from “High Up in the Rolling Hills”:



“Craving fresh air, peace and quiet, a simpler life, a slower pace and more space, we headed up into these mysterious hills. We feathered our new nest, a hillside homestead and a sizeable (55 acres) chunk of land, and wondered what tomorrow might bring. The rural community we came to was first cautious, then accommodating, then outright welcoming to us.”



Finch says that the creative and natural lifestyle they adopted has brought health, wellbeing, inspiration and contentment. “Peace of mind is the reward for living simply and well,” he says. “The more we stray from nature, the more lost we become”.



“High Up in the Rolling Hills”

By Peter Finch

Hardcover | 5.5 x 8.5 in | 204 pages | ISBN 9781475985870

Softcover | 5.5 x 8.5 in | 204 pages | ISBN 9781475985856

E-Book | ISBN 9781475985863

Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble



About the Author



Peter Finch was born in Buckinghamshire, England, and is a dual-nationality naturalized Canadian who graduated with a degree in modern languages from St. Peter’s College (Oxford University). A world traveler and organic farmer, Finch lives with his wife, Gundi, in the rolling hills of Northumberland County near Toronto in southern Ontario, Canada. “High Up in the Rolling Hills” is Finch’s first book.



iUniverse, an Author Solutions, Inc. self-publishing imprint, is the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing provider. iUniverse has a strategic alliance with Indigo Books & Music, Inc. in Canada, and titles accepted into the iUniverse Rising Star program are featured in a special collection on BarnesandNoble.com. iUniverse recognizes excellence in book publishing through the Star, Reader’s Choice, Rising Star and Editor’s Choice designations – self-publishing’s only such awards program. Headquartered in Bloomington, Ind., iUniverse also operates offices in Indianapolis.



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Interview with iUniverse Author David Marlow

An interview with David Marlow, author of Muscle Bound, published by iUniverse.

Source: Muscle Bound by David Marlow

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iUniverse Rising Star Author Lisa K. Drucker Part 2

iUniverse blog guest author, Rising Star Lisa K. Drucker takes us through the second installment of her narrative detailing her approach to the writing process and book creation. In this article Lisa shows us how she approaches those vital ingredients in any story or book- characters and their development and enrichment.

Creating a Book – Character Development

The all important author’s notebook

“Once I have a solid idea that has made its way into my notebook, it’s time to start working on characters. Whether book-length or short, my stories are always character driven, rather than action driven, so no matter how good the idea is, I scrap it if I can’t develop good characters relating to it.

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Deserts and Mountains

According to the overview of Deserts and Mountains by iUniverse published author, Yilmaz Alimoglu,

“Follow the character of Ali Dogan as he embarks on a transformative emotional, physical and spiritual journey from east to west in Deserts and Mountains, the new philosophical novel by Yilmaz Alimoglu. Frustrated with his business, career and family, Ali Dogan, an expatriate Turk living in Canada, turns to his spiritual adviser for guidance. The sheikh counsels Ali to embark on a journey in an attempt to understand the war in his heart and to examine ever more deeply the meanings of the separation from his wife and children, and of his journey. Ali is also instructed to keep a journal of his experiences, a map of his heart; out of this journal is born Deserts and Mountains. Ali leaves his adopted home on a trip which will take him to five countries on two continents, with no fixed agenda other than to reflect on his life. He first makes his way back to his family in Turkey, a visit that raises mixed emotions for the protagonist. Having endured physical and emotional abuseat the hands of Turkish state secret agents and his father, he struggles to cope with the effects as an adult. Ali, prompted to examine his life more profoundly, seeks a broader understanding of its significance, while critically analyzing the cultural context from which he has emerged.

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iUniverse Rising Star Author Lisa K. Drucker Part 1

iUniverse Rising Star author Lisa K. Drucker

iUniverse blog was recently talking to our 100,000th ebook self-published author of “Arise O Phoenix”, Lisa K. Drucker and we asked Lisa if she had any pearls of wisdom for her fellow authors and aspiring authors. Wow and has she! So here we have the first of an excellent six part series that Lisa has created to help writers through the whole book creation experience.

What’s the Writing Process?

“I don’t really have a writing process, per se. What’s true for me is that writing is my process. I write the way other people might meditate or do yoga. When I feel disconnected or out of sorts or just not myself, I know it’s time to write. No matter what I write, I feel better—myself again—when I’m done.

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Deserts and Mountains

According to the overview of Deserts and Mountains by iUniverse published author, Yilmaz Alimoglu,

"Follow the character of Ali Dogan as he embarks on a transformative emotional, physical and spiritual journey from east to west in Deserts and Mountains, the new philosophical novel by Yilmaz Alimoglu. Frustrated with his business, career and family, Ali Dogan, an expatriate Turk living in Canada, turns to his spiritual adviser for guidance. The sheikh counsels Ali to embark on a journey in an attempt to understand the war in his heart and to examine ever more deeply the meanings of the separation from his wife and children, and of his journey. Ali is also instructed to keep a journal of his experiences, a map of his heart; out of this journal is born Deserts and Mountains. Ali leaves his adopted home on a trip which will take him to five countries on two continents, with no fixed agenda other than to reflect on his life. He first makes his way back to his family in Turkey, a visit that raises mixed emotions for the protagonist. Having endured physical and emotional abuseat the hands of Turkish state secret agents and his father, he struggles to cope with the effects as an adult. Ali, prompted to examine his life more profoundly, seeks a broader understanding of its significance, while critically analyzing the cultural context from which he has emerged.

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The Marrow of Life

The Marrow of Life

Earth’s Memories Series, Book III

By Nancy Larsen-Sanders



Published: 3/21/2013

Format: Perfect Bound Softcover(B/W)

Pages: 302

Size: 6x9

ISBN: 978-1-47597-650-2

Print Type: B/W



Overview:



It is 1931 in Fremont County, Kansas, and Deborah Nelson’s husband, Christian, disappeared months ago. But Deborah has no time to feel sorry for herself. Two children need her love, livestock require feeding, and farm crops must be tilled. Deborah is desperately trying to survive in a man’s world—an especially challenging task for a woman believed to be an Indian.



Even after a drought begins to cause dire conditions, Deborah refuses to leave, for her soul is still connected with the land. She decides she must sell her cattle and stop planting wheat and then finds herself fighting a field fire that comes close to burning her farmstead and threatens the life of her old friend. Things go from bad to worse when she, her children, and the community experience the first horrifying dirt storm of the drought. Deborah partners with her closest neighbors to share labor and valuable resources, not realizing that very soon, one neighbor will leave her with five more mouths to feed and a promise he may not be able to keep.



The Marrow of Life continues the saga of one woman’s determined journey through the hardships of the Depression and Dust Bowl era as she slowly comes to the realization that she must turn to others for help.



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Kesha Hinton and Jennifer Price Announce Release of ‘Influential Spirits’

Ethelsville, AL (PRWEB) June 27, 2013 - In “Influential Spirits: Constructive and Destructive Spirits That Influence the Christian Woman” (published by iUniverse), authors Kesha Hinton and Jennifer Price’s new Biblical book, readers find themselves amidst the women of church. A meeting they will not soon forget.



“Most of the churches we have attended have more female than male members, a fact that many single sisters find thoroughly irritating,” they say. “We believe that because these ladies spend so much time together in the service of the Lord, they should be more loving and accepting of one another. Instead of unity and harmony, however, there is frequently strife, fighting, arguing, complaining, jealousy, envy and impatience.”



Within “Influential Spirits,” Hinton and Price take a different look at whom readers will meet in a Christian church – a comical, yet serious, look at what they deem are the “various spiritual personalities that are found among the women.” With a straightforward approach that will have readers laughing and nodding their heads, the book takes readers through each type, discussing the spiritual attributes that can uplift and tear down.



They conclude each examination with suggestions of how these personalities can be transformed from destructive to constructive. They have also included scriptural references that can be used when readers are faced with either challenges or joy. “The Scriptures provide the critical information needed to rise above the negative influences in our lives,” they say. “Take a fun and insightful spiritual journey with us in ‘Influential Spirits.’”



“Influential Spirits”

By Kesha Hinton and Jennifer Price

Hardcover | 6 x 9in | 116 pages | ISBN 9781475983791

Softcover | 6 x 9in | 116 pages | ISBN 9781475983784

E-Book | 116 pages | ISBN 9 781475983807

Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble


About the Author



Kesha Hinton works in children’s protective services in Alabama. She has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Jackson State University, where she became a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She is pursuing a master’s degree in counseling/psychology at the University of West Alabama. Hinton serves as a Sunday school teacher at Covenant of Peace and fills a variety of other positions to include praise dance choreographer, youth worker, women’s ministry president and pastor’s secretary.



Jennifer Price works as a professional counselor in Michigan. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Michigan and a master’s degree in counseling from Spring Arbor University. Price is heavily involved in spiritual leadership at Kingdom Life Ministries in Saginaw and Flint, Mich.





iUniverse, an Author Solutions, Inc. self-publishing imprint, is the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing provider. iUniverse has a strategic alliance with Indigo Books & Music, Inc. in Canada, and titles accepted into the iUniverse Rising Star program are featured in a special collection on BarnesandNoble.com. iUniverse recognizes excellence in book publishing through the Star, Reader’s Choice, Rising Star and Editor’s Choice designations – self-publishing’s only such awards program. Headquartered in Bloomington, Ind., iUniverse also operates offices in Indianapolis.



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Curtis M. Chaudoin Announces Release of ‘Secrets from the Operating Room’

St. Louis (PRWEB) June 27, 2013 - With 37 years of surgical experience, author Curtis M. Chaudoin felt compelled to share his past experiences and current beliefs about surgical corporations, hospitals and surgeons in general. "Secrets from the Operating Room: My Experiences, Observations, and Reflections as a Surgical Salesman" (published by iUniverse) is his attempt to do just that, as well as give readers specific information about what to do to help insure a successful procedural outcome.



Readers join Chaudoin as he takes them behind the doors of the operating room. He allows them to see a candid, up-close and personal look at what really happens inside the secretive surgical world. As readers peruse through his detailed descriptions and interesting snippets about surgeon life, they are also informed about what they can do, themselves, if facing surgery in the future. "I want to inform people about what they need to know if facing surgery, as well as provide them with valuable information about the changing nature of the surgical mission," he states.



He does not stop there though. He also shows readers the dark side of surgery, the side of greed. "My book also discusses the greed and avarice that is ingrained in the surgical arena," he says, "sometimes at the expense and safety of surgical patients."



An excerpt from "Secrets from the Operation Room":



"You visit your doctor. It may be for a regular appointment. It may be that you have not been feeling well, and you have some persistent symptoms. You tell him or her how you have been feeling and about any unusual conditions. During an examination, your doctor tells you that he or she needs to run some tests. You ask why. Your doctor says that they are simply routine and not to worry. You suddenly feel flush, and anxiety starts to encompass you. I know the feeling. I have been through this before. And so have millions of people. It is not time to panic. It is time to go to work."



"Secrets from the Operating Room"

By Curtis M. Chaudoin

Hardcover | 5.5 x 8.5 in | 156 pages | ISBN 9781475991673

Softcover | 5.5 x 8.5 in | 156 pages | ISBN 9781475991666

E-Book | 156 pages | ISBN 9781475991680

Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble



About the Author



Curtis M. Chaudoin graduated from the University of Kansas with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He has been involved as a member of the AORN for many years. He and his wife, Karen, live in St. Louis. They have five children.





iUniverse, an Author Solutions, Inc. self-publishing imprint, is the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing provider. iUniverse has a strategic alliance with Indigo Books & Music, Inc. in Canada, and titles accepted into the iUniverse Rising Star program are featured in a special collection on BarnesandNoble.com. iUniverse recognizes excellence in book publishing through the Star, Reader’s Choice, Rising Star and Editor’s Choice designations – self-publishing’s only such awards program. Headquartered in Bloomington, Ind., iUniverse also operates offices in Indianapolis.



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Nina Darrell Inspires Readers to Learn a New Dance

Toronto (PRWEB) June 27, 2013 - Nina Darrell believes every person is born with a spiritual nature that makes them capable of spiritual insights and the ability to tap into the field of spirit within ordinary life. In her new book, “Dancing in the Streets: Stories to Inspire, Guide and Transform Your Spiritual Life” (published by iUniverse), Darrell passes this knowledge onto her readers so that they may begin to discover the clues that life gives them to awaken or deepen their spirituality.



“The book will teach you how to understand and interact with the universal field of spirit, that is personal but wiser than what you may grasp,” says Darrell. “I will teach you about a principle called divine timing or synchronicity that affects your whole life. My desire is to open up the shaping moments and lessons that the universe gives you, which you may not notice or fully comprehend.”



Darrell wrote the stories to remind people that their lives are unique and to impart a sense of awe about their spiritual connection to the divine. She writes, “I hope this book gives people the skills to recognize and develop a spirituality that embraces their whole life.”



“Dancing in the Streets”

By Nina Darrell

Hardcover | 5.5 x 8.5in | 124 pages | ISBN 9781475989953

Softcover | 5.5 x 8.5in | 124 pages | ISBN 9781475989946

E-Book | 124 pages | ISBN 9781475989960

Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble



About the Author



Nina Darrell received her Master of Divinity Degree from the University of Toronto in 1995 and was ordained in 1996. As well as a pastor, Nina worked as a nurse practitioner, a yoga and meditation teacher, owned and operated a retreat centre for a decade and taught spirituality to people in recovery programs. She has published a number of short articles and stories.





iUniverse, an Author Solutions, Inc. self-publishing imprint, is the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing provider. iUniverse has a strategic alliance with Indigo Books & Music, Inc. in Canada, and titles accepted into the iUniverse Rising Star program are featured in a special collection on BarnesandNoble.com. iUniverse recognizes excellence in book publishing through the Star, Reader’s Choice, Rising Star and Editor’s Choice designations – self-publishing’s only such awards program. Headquartered in Bloomington, Ind., iUniverse also operates offices in Indianapolis.



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Author Beckie Butcher Chronicles Her Battle with The Autoimmune Disease in New Book

Elgin, Illinois (PRWEB) June 27, 2013 - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has estimated more than 1 million Americans suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). It’s a reality Beckie Butcher understands all too well. In her new book, “My Battle with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome” (published by iUniverse), Butcher gives an intimate and inspiring account of having this physically and emotionally taxing disorder.



“A lot of people suffer from this serious but misunderstood disease. It’s real, but a lot of people don’t believe it is. Some even dismiss it,” states Butcher.



In “My Battle with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,” she shares her intense and emotional journey of how the autoimmune disease CFS impacted her life from her first symptoms to the progress of her treatment and physical, spiritual and emotional recovery.



Butcher is also mindful to express how a strong support system helped her through the disorder. “The book is about me and how I have struggled with this illness, however, the other, ‘characters’ are the people who have loved and supported me throughout my journey, such as my mother, my minister and his wife and my doctor as well as my many friends. I wouldn’t be where I am today if it weren’t for them. This book would not have been written if not for them.”



“My Battle with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome” has garnered acclaim from those in the medical field and from sufferers of CFS.



“As a former CFS sufferer and current healthcare practitioner, I feel Ms. Butcher provides an informative and interesting perspective on this disease and her road to recovery.”

—Kyrie Kleinfelter,D.C., Upper Cervical Chiropractor



“As a fellow sufferer of CFS, I was truly able to relate to Ms. Butchers’ experiences, thoughts and feelings. Her reference to the Word of God comforted my heart. Truly inspiring and honest.”

—Darla Canney, CFS Patient



About the Author



Beckie Butcher worked as a lab technician in various hospitals and laboratories. She is an avid cook when she feels up to it and in 2005 she published a small cookbook. In April of this year, she was selected as VIP of the Year by World Wide Who’s Who in Executives, Professionals and Entrepreneurs for the writing of her book. Butcher lives in her hometown of Elgin, Ill.





iUniverse, an Author Solutions, Inc. self-publishing imprint, is the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing provider. iUniverse has a strategic alliance with Indigo Books & Music, Inc. in Canada, and titles accepted into the iUniverse Rising Star program are featured in a special collection on BarnesandNoble.com. iUniverse recognizes excellence in book publishing through the Star, Reader’s Choice, Rising Star and Editor’s Choice designations – self-publishing’s only such awards program. Headquartered in Bloomington, Ind., iUniverse also operates offices in Indianapolis.



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iUniverse Rising Star Author Frances Schmidt

iUniverse “Getting Hired” from award winning author, Frances Schmidt

iUniverse Rising Star author, Frances Schmidt has won the Shortcut Blogging Award for the Best Business Book of the Year from the 2012 Readers Views Literary Awards for her book, “Getting Hired: Handbook for College Graduates.”

Plus, notwithstanding this prestigious award, Blog Critics have given the book an excellent review. See below:-

“Book Review: Getting Hired: Handbook for College Graduates by Frances R. Schmidt

Looking for a job is always hard work. Looking for your first job is downright scary, and even more so in the current economic situation. While college gives you many skills for the position you will eventually hold, in my experience it really does not prepare you for the process of looking for that position, and successfully applying for it.

Getting Hired: Handbook for College Graduates by Frances R. Schmidt, is a great and very relevant resource for all of those young people, who are new to the process of searching for a job.

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iUniverse blog examines the social justice novel genre

Ruth by Elizabeth Gaskell (1853)

iUniverse blog, after listening to a recent radio serialization of “Ruth” by Elizabeth Gaskell on the excellent BBC Radio 4 Extra station, thought it very fitting to take a look at that difficult but provoking book genre-the social problem novel. The social problem novel is a work of fiction in which a current social problem, such as gender, racial discrimination, or class prejudice, is dramatized through the way the characters in the story are affected by it.

Les Miserables by Victor Hugo (1862)

The Europeans

This genre first came to light in the Europe and the United States in the mid-19th century. Ruth (1853) is an early example, which depicts a humane alternative to the “fallen woman’s” usual progress to social ostracism and prostitution during the period. Gaskell, along with Dickens, were two of the leading English Victorian exponents of the genre. Also we should not ignore two great early French authors of social justice novels, Emile Zola’s 20 books that constitute the series Les Rougon-Macquart (1871–93) and the topical Les Miserables (1862) by Victor Hugo.

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Bench-Pressed

Bench-Pressed

A Judge Recounts the Many Blessings and Heavy Lessons of Hearing Immigration Asylum Cases

By Susan L. Yarbrough



Published: 3/23/2013

Format: Perfect Bound Softcover(B/W)

Pages: 152

Size: 5.5x8.5

ISBN: 978-1-47597-542-0

Print Type: B/W



Overview:



Every year, thousands of people seek asylum in the United States because they have been persecuted in other countries due to their race, religion, nationality, social group, or political opinion. In seeking refuge and protection, these immigrants must rely on the American court system to help them achieve safety from the great harm they have suffered.



In her unique and compelling judicial memoir, Susan Yarbrough, a former US immigration judge, highlights five significant asylum cases that she heard and decided during almost eighteen years on the benchcases that profoundly changed her not only as a judge, but also as a person.



Yarbrough recounts heartrending testimony described against the background of the countries in which the persecution took place, following each account with personal reflections on how she was emotionally and spiritually transformed by each person who testified. From Josué Maldonado, persecuted in El Salvador because of his religion, to Daniel Quetzal, an Indian from Guatemala who was tied naked to a pole and tortured because of his political opinion, the cases that the author shares provide an unforgettable glimpse into the lives of courageous people who risked everything for peace and freedom in the United States.



Bench-Pressed is the story of five asylum seekers and the judge who was irrevocably changed by the intersection of her life with theirs.



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New Memoir Documents a True Story of Rags to Riches

MONTECITO, Calif. (PRWEB) June 26, 2013 - Jack Watson’s new memoir “Homer’s Son: An Unusual Life” (published by iUniverse) is both a narrative and an instruction manual to overcoming life’s obstacles and creating a multimillion dollar career.



Narrated with grit and good humor, “Homer’s Son” is a true rags-to-riches life story. Readers will enjoy Watson’s journey from an orphanage to his granny’s four-room shack on an Oregon farm, up the corporate ladder, to a lucrative invention and successful company.



An excerpt from “Homer’s Son”:



“After the sale of NEWFLO, I basked briefly in the euphoria of the moment, reveled in the limelight of my fifteen minutes of fame, and received congratulations and kudos. However, there was something wrong – something was missing. I wished Homer could have been here to see my success and my worth as his son who he had abandoned. In reality, however, I had abandoned him.”



“No matter what adversities you face,” Watson reminds readers, “you will succeed if you never, ever give up.”



This book will be featured at the 2013 Frankfurt Book Fair in Frankfurt, Germany, on October 9 – 13, 2013.



“Homer’s Son”



By Jack Watson

Hardcover | 6 x 9 in | 384 pages | ISBN 9781462042159

Softcover | 6 x 9 in | 384 pages | ISBN 9781462042135

E-Book | 384 pages | ISBN 9781462042142

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About the Author



Jack Watson was born in an Oklahoma coal mining town, saved from adoption and raised by his grandmother. He graduated Oregon State College in 1950 with a bachelor’s degree in industrial administration. In 2002, he was inducted into the OSC Engineering Hall of Fame. He lives in Montecito, Calif.



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David Chiweza Sees a World Economy that Shares Opportunities and Risks to Solve the Economic Crisis

HARARE, Zimbabwe (PRWEB) June 26, 2013 - With his recent release, Out of the Rabble, Ending the Global Economic Crisis by Understanding the Zimbabwean Experience, published by iUniverse David Chiweza has increased the specter of the need for dialogue on global governance. Addressing a Masters’ In Business Intelligence class this Monday, he cited the demise of Greek manufacturing at the hands of Germany as highlighting the challenges of market integration without political integration.



“The Greek crisis is a consequence of swimming with the sharks similar to Zimbabwe’s experience with the 1994 admission of South Africa”, said Chiweza, lending credit to his view that economic integration without political integration is disadvantageous to weaker nations at a time when nations are negotiating intercontinental free trade areas.



In reference to the US securities markets, Chiweza said Zimbabwean crisis experience showed that bull runs unrelated to company performance were a transfer of investor confidence from the substance of industry to an artificial growth on securities. This ultimately backfires, with many losing wealth at the time of normalization, Chiweza said.



“Out of the Rabble”

By David Chiweza

Hardcover | 5.5 x 8.5 in | 166 pages | ISBN 9781475973860

Softcover | 5.5 x 8.5 in | 166 pages | ISBN 9781475973853

E-Book | 166 pages | ISBN 9781475973846

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About the Author



David Chiweza earned a master’s degree in strategic management from the University of Derby. He is a strategist with extensive business, industrial, military and diplomatic experience who, in 2000, predicted the current global economic crisis. Chiweza is the author of “HIV and AIDS: The Last Stand.” He and his wife live in Zimbabwe.



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New Bible Study Book by Sherman W. Pettis Helps Groups With Translations

OSCEOLA, Wis. (PRWEB) June 26, 2013 - New versions and translations of the Bible can confuse any Bible study group, but author Sherman W. Pettis has the answer. His new book, “Verily, Verily, I say unto you...: Surely, I come quickly” (published by iUniverse), is a companion book to assist Bible study groups. “We are moving away from the King James Version,” says Pettis. “There are fears of it being pushed aside and ‘newer’ then ‘newer’ printings and ‘translations.’”



The King James Version (KJV), named for King James I of England, was commissioned in 1603 and finished in 1611. It was the third English translation. Pettis wrote his book for the “preservation of the KJV and Christ’s words therein.” Many translations following have changed passages or worded lines differently as new versions have been made available. Pettis says his book is, “The words of Jesus Christ, as translated and recorded in a 1975 Red Letter Edition of our Bible. It boasts of the KJV, the New Testament and its writers.”



Pettis finds great importance in preserving the KJV and feels his book will help others understand various translations better. “Christ’s words are printed, and the location in the Bible given,” says the author. “The book can be used right along with other ‘versions’ to show the intent and decision of the blessed translator’s words spoken by Christ and presented to King James in answer to his request.”



“Verily, Verily, I say unto you...: Surely, I come quickly”

By Sherman W. Pettis

Softcover | 6 x 9 in | 154 pages | ISBN 9781475958959

E-Book | 154 pages | ISBN 9781475958966

Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble



About the Author



Sherman W. Pettis is a layman and professing Christian. The eldest of seven children, he was raised in a Christian home and member of a conservative branch of the Lutheran Church. He has always been fascinated by the many versions and editions of the Bible.



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Saved From Silence

In this memoir, author Amanda Richardson describes the physical, emotional, sexual, and spiritual abuse rendered by her father and her journey to recover from it.

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