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Chicago Thriller Features Sherlock Holmes Fan

Murder In The LibraryIt was no surprise to friends and family of Felicia Carparelli that the main character in her new thriller ‘Murder In The Library’ is a Sherlock Holmes fan. Felicia has been a big Holmes fan for as far back as she can remember.

The book is released on 28th April and was a natural choice for MX Publishing as the UK’s main publishers of modern Holmes pastiches. Managing Editor Steve comments:

“We rarely publish straight crime fiction (as we mostly do pastiches and historical books), but we couldn’t resist Felicia’s fun thriller because of it’s winding story around Sherlock Holmes. As well as fans of Holmes, the book will certainly appeal to librarians around the world.”

‘Murder In The Library’ is available for pre-order from all good bookstores (including Amazon UK) and soon through Amazon Kindle, Kobo, iBooks and others.

 

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Sunderland Rugby Club RFC History Book Makes Great Progress

One Among ManyKeith Gregson’s book on Sunderland Rugby Club is making good progress. It’s due for launchon the 10th October in time for the Rugby World Cup and is called ‘One Among Many – The story of Sunderland Rugby Football Club (1873) in its historical context

Keith told us this week;

‘This comes on the back of a book I’ve been doing on British sport in general. I am conscious of trying to produce a work that is both interesting and useful to those with an eye to wider sport history. So far so good as the club archives are throwing up fascinating material on the split over professionalism in the late nineteenth century, relations between the club and the RFU and the early development of schools and youth rugby. I hope this may act as a stimulus to other clubs to look at their past and to see if their experiences are similar or different from the Sunderland one.There are also useful lessons to be learned from the past in relation to running a rugby club as should become clear from the finished work’.

Keith’s published works over the years show that he is equally happy working as a popular historian as an academic one and he is trying to find a happy balance in this publication.An interesting challenge. You can contact him through his blog ‘History of Sunderland RFC‘ if you have interesting information for the book.

Following the popularity of the Clifton RFC History – ‘For College Club and Country‘ we are certainly looking forward to our second major club history. Sunderland won the publishing contract through a tough fought competition with Rugby World magazine.

The competition was formed after MX’s first rugby history book ‘Rugby Football in the 19th Century‘ was nominated for Rugby Book Of The Year 2010.

 
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Posted by on March 16, 2011 in Rugby History

 

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The Deerstalkers of Welshpool review ‘A Study In Crimson’ – the further adventures of Mrs.Watson (Sherlock Holmes)

A Study In Crimson

A Study In Crimson

A Study in Crimson is the second adventure of Mrs. Watson and Emily Fanshaw. Already dubbed ‘The Female Sherlock Holmes’ Molly Carr’s character is proving very popular with Holmes fans. Here is the review from the leading Sherlockian Group in Wales – The Deerstalkers of Welshpool.

“Molly Carr has produced another book about her two female detectives, mutated from minor characters in the Holmes stories. I think it helps if you have read the first book [The Sign of Fear], as that explains the strange hypothesis that Watson was a fake.

The book is more a series of short adventures than a novel. These show imagination, and a wicked sense of humour. Most of the results of the investigations are accidental, rather than being due to the skill of the offbeat female detectives.

The locations range from New York to Baden Baden and Geneva, in addition to London and Scotland, and are nicely drawn. As before, Molly uses characters from the Sherlock Holmes – and other – detective stories to people the adventures.”

A Study In Crimson is available from all good bookstores worldwide including Amazon USA, Amazon UK, and in a variety of formats including Kindle, Kobo and iBooks for the iPad.

 

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Business In Red Shoes – Women In Business review of book for female entrepreneurs

Business in Red Shoes

Business in Red Shoes

The best organisation to review Rebecca’s new book ‘Business In Red Shoes’ which is out to help all existing and prospective female entrepreneurs is ‘Women in Business‘ . This is what one of the biggest female business networks had to say about the book.

“I wish this book had been available when I first set up in business. Unlike similar books Rebecca’s book engaged me. It is practical and a ‘doing’ book rather than talking at me.

I loved the way it guides the reader to think  about what kind of business would best suit their experiences and lifestyle. There are lots of gems in this book based on both Rebecca and her clients’ experiences. Rebecca takes you on a journey so start at the beginning.

I would recommend this book not only to women thinking about going solo but also those who have already set up a business”.

Business in Red Shoes is available from good bookstores across the world including Amazon USA, Amazon UK and in Kindle, iBook, Kobo and other formats.

 

 
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Posted by on March 5, 2011 in Book Reviews

 

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Dentists saving thousands of lives. If you’re a smoker, visit your dentist for early detection of mouth cancer.

A wonderful article from Dentistry highlights today that a very surprising ‘front line’ of defence against mouth cancer is in fact your dentist. Especially if you are a smoker, your dentist is the perfect person to detect mouth cancer early enough for you to be able to survive it. The whole article is here – Smokers Urged To Visit The Dentist.

 
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Posted by on March 1, 2011 in Fighting Cancer

 

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Is now the right time to invest in the Brazilian property market?

The growing Brazilian real estate market is backed up by robust economic conditions and historically unparalleled political stability. Brazil is determined to become a leading economic power in the world within the coming years and it certainly has the resources and willpower to do so.  This week there is a free London seminar on discovering how to invest profitably and securely in Brazil.

Brazil is a land of superlatives and intriguing contrasts: the fifth largest country in the world; the eighth biggest economy; where enormous metropolises, infrastructures and space age industries lie side by side with vast unexplored expanses of jungle terrain, sheltering as yet uncontacted indigenous tribes; not to forget that it is arguably the most successful footballing nation ever to have graced the world stage.

On a par with its outstanding natural beauty, the Brazilian people are extremely welcoming towards visitors, and share a never-ending zest for life that can be hard to match anywhere else.

Its economy is projected to become the world’s fifth largest within the next half century -the housing market is forecast to perform rather well in the coming years.

In effect, Brazil has now become one of the most desirable locations for persons looking to acquire a second home, whether for holiday or retirement purposes, and also for those simply looking to invest in real estate, for the reasons outlined above and in view of the low value of the Brazilian currency and very inexpensive real estate market. Property prices are indeed quite low in comparison to European countries, generally representing excellent value for money.

Real estate investments are widely recognised as one of the safest and surest methods for motivated individuals to achieve financial independence in the long term. Emerging economies such as Brazil can offer very attractive deals for investors where dream apartments can be owned for just a fraction of the price of an equivalent unit in more mature real estate markets. The Brazilian construction industry is just starting to take off in a huge way and new developments are extremely spacious and finished to a very high standard. Elsewhere, similar luxuries may often be found to be prohibitively expensive.

Add to this the lure of a tropical destination, the intoxicating scenery, benign climate, and the reality of owning a small piece of paradise. The temptation to rush into a deal quickly, without having really carried out all the right groundwork, may in the end prove overwhelming. Such an approach may sometimes work out okay under fortunate circumstances. However, the legal issues involved in property transactions in Brazil are often extremely complex to say the least However, the phenomenal amount of time, money and effort that can be saved by hiring the services of a reputable and knowledgeable legal team to negotiate matters favourably on behalf of the client will undoubtedly be an extremely wise investment decision.

Another great resource is the Brazilian Property Guide, endorsed by the World Trade Organisation.

 
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Posted by on February 28, 2011 in Property Investment

 

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NLP For Teens – Specific Neurolinguistic Techniques for Teenagers

The Engaging NLP series of small and easy to use books from Judy Bartkowiak have proved very popular – especially NLP for Parents which covers all the challenges facing parents today. Following on from NLP for Children, and NLP 11+ this particular book NLP for Teens covers the main issues that teenagers wrestle with in the age range 13-19.

In the style of the other books there are basics elements and quick to complete exercises that, more than anything, get the reader thinking. The books covers both verbal and non-verbal communication, handling exam stress, relationships and sex and getting a job.

The book is available from all good bookstores and formats including Amazon USA inc Kindle and, Amazon UK inc Kindle, Book Depository (free worldwide delivery) and iBooks for the iPad.

NLP For Teens

NLP For Teens

 

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Lose Weight In 20 Minutes – Can you lose weight with no dieting, no stopping drinking, just small behaviour changes? It appears so.

As a publisher we have about 100 books and about 60 authors now, and sometimes we publish a book that we use ourselves. That’s the case with the new book from Alex Buckley – Ssh! Lose Weight in 20 Minutes. I couldn’t help but feel that Alex was talking about me in his description of a 40 year old who spends time commuting, in front of a computer, likes my food and wine and doesn’t do enough exercise. Sound familiar? Alex was fat – in fact, he was clinically obese and his GP had told him so. He’d tried every diet going and couldn’t stick to them. He has a wife and three children and hit a revelation that his life was heading to be much shorter than he wanted.

The principle behind his book and method is blindingly simple. Make small, incremental changes in your lifestyle that can become habitual and you will lose weight gradually and it will stay off. He’s living proof having lost more than 3 stones (42lb, 19 kilos) and he hasn’t stopped drinking, eating what he wants or significantly increased his exercise.

Alex isn’t a doctor, psychologist, fitness trainer or guru, he’s just an ordinary (ex) fat man who has discovered something pretty special. All the doctors and trainers that have read his book have given it a hearty thumbs up as it’s really basic common sense. His writing style is funny and very open and honest as he takes us through the hints and tips to replicate what he’s achieved.

And how is it working for me? I’ve found it really easy to adopt some of his tips and well, 2 kilos so far and I’m enjoying every minute of it.

Ssh! Lose Weight in 20 minutes is launched on 14th March in paperback, Amazon Kindle, Kobo, iBooks and all other good formats. First to have it for pre-order are Amazon USA, Amazon UK, and Amazon Japan.

 

Lose Weight in 20 Minutes

Lose Weight in 20 Minutes

 

 

 
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Posted by on February 12, 2011 in Book Launches, Book Reviews

 

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How Books Change Lives – Battling Cancer with NLP

With our focus on new technology and industry trends, sometimes we can lose sight of the power of the written word to change lives. In an uplifting story, a book by a London cancer patient, himself given a 40% probability of survival, is helping thousands of cancer patients come to terms with their illness.

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Has Colour Print On Demand (POD) Come of Age?

I was there when it all started. Colour Print On Demand (POD). In the less than glamorous surroundings of a printing exhibition (IPEX 2002), a groundbreaking machine called the Xerox iGen3 was unveiled – and many others have followed. But in 2011 is colour POD still out of the reach of book publishers?   <<read more>>

 
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Posted by on February 7, 2011 in Book Publishing

 

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