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  THE CHARISMA FACTOR   This new year, embrace your individuality, discover your authenticity, and empower yourself like never before with The Charisma Factor: Unlock the Secrets of Magnetic Charm and Personal Influence in Your Life, the latest book from actress, philanthropist and author Leesa Rowland. The Charisma Factor is a follow up to Leesa’s best-selling self-help/motivational book Discovering the It Factor within You: Developing Your Charismatic Personality. The Charisma Factor is available now in stores nationwide and electronically. Published by Hatherleigh Press, the 224-page self-help book’s synopsis is as follows: Charisma is an unseen but powerful force that has many different facets. Charisma is a special and compelling spark that makes you unique, and sets you apart from the rest of the crowd, and it is something all people possess--whether they are aware of it or not. Devoting a little time to connecting with our inner selves, learning what makes us truly spec...

Oprah Winfrey LOS ANGELES – Actor, media mogul, television producer, philanthropist and literacy champion Oprah Winfrey is the newest reader for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s award-winning children’s literacy program Storyline Online® ( storylineonline.net ). Winfrey reads The Hula-Hoopin' Queen , a fun, intergenerational story about an enthusiastic girl with a hula-hoopin’ itch, written by Thelma Lynne Godin, illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton and published by Lee & Low Books. At the conclusion of her nearly 12-minute read, Winfrey shares why she chose to read The Hula-Hoopin’ Queen, “I love hula hoops so much and it was one of my favorite things to play with as a girl. And even now whenever anything fun or special or really fantastic happens in my life, I go out and I get my hula hoops.” “There is no greater champion of reading in the world than Oprah Winfrey, and that is why there is no greater honor than to have Oprah read for Storyline Online,” said JoB...

**** South Street Seaport Museum Presents a Book Talk by Mike Wallace Greater Gotham Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 6:30pm  **** Greater Gotham   The South Street Seaport Museum presents Greater Gotham on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 6:30pm at 213 Water Street, NYC. Tickets are $10 (free for members) or $40 for admission and a copy of the book. Tickets are available HERE .  Mike Wallace discusses his new book, Greater Gotham, the continuation to the Pulitzer Prized winning Gotham: A History of New York City to 1898. A reception will follow the book talk. Greater Gotham, written by Gotham co-author Mike Wallace, takes up the story of the juggernaut created by municipal consolidation in 1898 and now hurtling headlong into the 20th century. This new volume gives us New York on a whole new scale, moving from national to global prominence, driven by restless ambition, political turmoil, immigrant hopes, and Wall Street capital, aspiri...

Blast The Sugar Out Dr. Ian Smith, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling SHRED diet books, is taking on our addiction to sugar. In the United States, an estimated 29.1 million people have diabetes, and an astounding 86 million people are pre-diabetic—on the verge of true diabetes--while the numbers have been increasing each year. The average American consumes 156 pounds of sugar each year, which is equivalent to 31 five-pound bags that you purchase at the grocery store. Nearly 66 pounds of each American’s consumption comes in the form of added sugars. But Dr. Ian is here to help with BLAST THE SUGAR OUT! - the ultimate guide to eating well—and frequently—while dieting or making a lifestyle change to feel better and reduce added sugars in your diet. “In just five weeks,” Dr. Ian says, “you can take your life back and regain control of your health destiny. Get the sugar out and put the life back in.” BLAST THE SUGAR OUT! is designed to help th...

Ann Barham And Kelly Dodd Real Houswives of Orange County star, Kelly Dodd, underwent a past life therapy session with our client, Past Life Regression Therapist and Author Ann Barham, and LOVED it! So you might be asking yourself, "what exactly is Past Life Regression Therapy?" This breakthrough therapy movement has been growing in popularity over the last six years as people search for alternative healing methods and a way to increase of self-awareness. Barham's recently released book The Past Life Perspective: Discovering Your True Nature Across Multiple Lifetimes, details sixteen years of Barham's experience with past life regression therapy. By opening the files of her most fascinating and insightful client sessions, Barham demystifies past life therapy with a practical, down-to-earth approach. Barham and her fascinating book has been gaining nationwide media attention. She has appeared on numerous radio and tv shows including, Gaiam...

  **** THE HAMPTONS **** Jean Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff With Christie Brinkley The East Hampton Library hosted their Authors Night recently, with proceeds going to the advancement of the library. The premiere literary event brought together 100 distinguished authors with over 2,500 book lovers on the Maidstone Lane field in the East Hampton Village. Prominent philanthropist and author, Jean Shafiroff, was present to sign her debut book, Successful Philanthropy: How to Make a Life by What You Give – a guide to modern philanthropy. Successful Philanthropy: How to Make a Life by What You Give was written by Jean Shafiroff and published by Hatherleigh Press, Ltd. in 2016, and serves as a practical guide for both aspiring and seasoned philanthropist. It features an introduction from Georgina Bloomberg, the daughter of former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Ally Hilfiger At the Authors Night cocktail reception, guests enjoyed hors d’...

**** BOOKS "Be sure to keep the lights on for this thriller!" **** One Last Deadly Play New York, NY - Celebrity Journalist/Bestselling Author Flo Anthony returns with One Last Deadly Play, which was recently released digitally on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. The novel marks the highly anticipated sequel to her 2013 release “Deadly Stuff Players”. Almost two years ago, along with law enforcement officers, the nation's most popular Black Gossip Columnist, Valerie Rollins and her crime solving partner, Rome Nyland, an NFL Hall of Famer turned Private Investigator, discovered that retired Los Angeles Wildcats baseball player Royale Jones' real identity is Rolondo Jemison, his look-a-like cousin. A career criminal, Rolondo, had been presumed dead.  The question was, "What happened to the real Royale?," whom Valerie never revealed to anyone that she had an intimate past with. On this particular Tuesday morning, a mysterious man who ha...

Freedom: My Book of Firsts ABC News Anchor Diane Sawyer has the first television interview with Jaycee Dugard five years after their first sit down following her miraculous rescue from captivity. Dugard will discuss adjusting to a new life and reintegrating into society, which she reveals in her new memoir “Freedom: My Book of Firsts.” The Diane Sawyer special edition of “20/20” will air Friday, July 8 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET) on ABC. Sawyer interviewed Dugard in 2011 when she talked about her horrendous experience in captivity for the first time on the eve of the release of her first memoir “A Stolen Life.” Dugard was kidnapped when she was 11 years old, held in captivity by Phillip and Nancy Garrido for 18 years and gave birth to two daughters. “Freedom: My Book of Firsts” will be released on Tuesday, July 12 by Simon and Schuster. Newsmakers continue to turn first to Sawyer to share their stories including the groundbreaking and award-winning exclusiv...

Cameron Diaz Rachael Ray And Cameron Diaz Cameron Diaz promoted 'The Longevity Book' at 92Y in New York City with her friend Rachael Ray. Photos By: Diego Corredor/Media Punch

**** HEALTHY READING **** Sophia Ruan Gushee Author Sophia Ruan Gushée celebrated the launch of her book, A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Our Toxic Exposures, on the roof of the Nomad Hotel in Manhattan recently. Sophia was joined at the celebration by her family, husband Gregory Gushée and her three adorable daughters. Following speeches by her husband and eight-year-old daughter, Sophia took the stage to thank her family, the guests, and those who helped her complete the book, a culmination of five years of research. In her speech, Sophia told the heartfelt story of how she began her research on the toxic chemicals that pervade our environment; after the birth of her first child, she found herself up late one night reading a book on how best to care for her infant, and was shocked to discover that carcinogens can be found in some baby bottle nipples, and hormone disruptor's have been found in some baby bottles as well. Shoc...

**** NEW YORK CITY BOOKS **** My New York: Celebrities Talk About The City Alessandra Mattanza, author, screenwriter and fine-art photographer, was born in Italy but has lived abroad for more than 20 years—including in New York City. Her passion for the cinema has led her to specialize in interviews with actors and directors, as well as in traveling and fiction. Her latest collection of photography, My New York: Celebrities Talk about the City (WhiteStar Publishers, October 2015), is a lavish celebration of the best of New York City as described by 19 of the city’s most iconic residents. Who better to capture the sights, sounds, and attitude of the Big Apple than such hometown luminaries as Martin Scorsese, Spike Lee, Candace Bushnell, Jay McInerney, and Mario Batali? Here are all-new interviews with the artists, writers, and innovators who helped create the image of New York known round the world. Newcomers and old friends of the city will find much to enjoy ...

**** BOOKS **** Steele Resolve Seasoned actress Kimberly Amato is shining a brighter light on her writing prowess with her new book titled, Steele Resolve—the first book of the Steele Series. Steele Resolve unveils the story of its main character Jasmine Steele, and her daily struggles. Jasmine Steele’s life was exactly where she had wanted it to be. She had the love of her life, a job as a detective and never gave up on her dream of writing the next great novel. It’s true what they say about life, it changes without warning, and Jasmine’s dreams slammed to a halt the minute her brother was killed. Between guilt, becoming the guardian of her nephew, hiding her grief – she lost her soulmate, her dreams and ultimately herself. Now Steele is now faced with a series of murders that pulls her back into her brother’s case and puts everyone around her in grave danger. Forced to face her demons, Steele must find out who the killer is before she loses someone e...

**** CELEBRITY BOOKS **** Farrah Abraham A must read Love Through LimeLight -- the new novel from MTV Teen Mom star Farrah Abraham, which marks the third and final installment in her Celebrity Sex Tape series with top erotic romance publisher Ellora's Cave .  Whatever your feelings about Farrah Abraham might be, it's hard to argue that she’s a force to be reckoned with. From the moment she burst onto the scene in 2009 as a star of MTV’s hit show 16 & Pregnant, Farrah has proven herself to be one of reality TV’s most popular stars, a savvy entrepreneur, and a controversial figure who is equal parts frank and mysterious – leaving many pop culture aficionados to wonder who, in fact, Farrah Abraham really is. In her Celebrity Sex Tape trilogy, Farrah confronts the realities of her experiences with stardom, sex, and love in the limelight.... and leaves readers wondering where protagonist Fallon Opal ends and Farrah Abraham begins.

**** The Easy Guide to Etiquette at Home and in the World **** Manners That Matter Most Manners That Matter Most – the Easy Guide to Etiquette at Home and in the World – published by Hatherleigh Press, researched and written by June Eding, and featuring a special foreword by Norah Lawlor – will be available online and in bookstores from November, 25, 2014. Etiquette is one of the most valuable assets a person can have: knowing how best to present yourself, and how to deal with others in a direct, effective manner, is paramount in all personal, professional, and social relationships. Manners That Matter Most, which is part of The Little Book, Big Idea series, which was created to provide everyday people with useful wisdom to improve their lives, seeks to resurrect the bygone customs of good manners and graceful style; all while updating and applying them to the modern age. “Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have t...

**** BOOKS AT AMAZON **** CURMUDGEONISM: A SURLY MAN’S GUIDE TO MIDLIFE “Discovering who you are is not just for teenagers. Midlife men must also rediscover the world around them while struggling with their own impending mortality and legacy, especially those who change careers and lifestyles. Middle-aged men like me are under siege, beset on all sides by personal ambition, internal expectations, familial pressure, disillusionment, uncertainty, and legacy. It’s a constant battle to balance the needs of the self and the needs of others and a struggle to discover which ones really take priority. Some win this battle and some tragically lose.” So says East Coast-based author Kelly Crigger in his tremendously funny new book, Curmudgeonism: A Surly Man's Guide to MidLife. Just released via Graybeard Publishing, the book has generated immediate interest and praise. Continues Crigger, “Curmudgeonism is a state of mind, unwavering, unapolog...

**** E-BOOKS **** Dead Sexy Riverdale Avenue Books’ Pop Imprint has just released a second edition of the successful book, “DEAD SEXY: The Unofficial WALKING DEAD Fan Guide to Zombie Style, Beauty, Parties, and a Ghoul-Lurching UNlifestyle.” This is the second pop culture book produced and written by Paula Conway featuring an exclusive private sale to a targeted audience. More than 60 companies have zombie-related flash-sale offers in "DEAD SEXY” including Durango Boots from Rocky Brands, Windy City Novelties, Dear Bloody Mary, and Brad’s Raw Foods. This is also the first book to curate travel deals with exclusive offers. Published by Riverdale Avenue Books, “DEAD SEXY” is available both electronically and in print nationwide through Ingram Publisher Services. “The first edition of DEAD SEXY was such a success that they had to update it to see if they could get even more great undead deals for our zombie-loving readers - and they did!” said...

**** E-BOOKS **** Wasn’t Tomorrow Wonderful? Riverdale Avenue Books’ Magnus imprint is excited to announce the publication of the memoir Wasn’t Tomorrow Wonderful? by Kenneth M. Walsh. This is the first book from Walsh who is a writer, editor, and the blogger behind the popular site Kenneth in the (212). Wasn’t Tomorrow Wonderful? takes place in summer of ’77, while other boys in the Midwest were busy playing Little League and flocking to see Star Wars, young Kenny Walsh was obsessed with Chris Evert and Woody Allen movies — and daydreamed about moving to New York City. But when his family headed west from the suburbs of Detroit to Phoenix, it was the first in a series of events that set his Big Apple ambitions on the wrong course. Walsh recounts in his memoir an idiosyncratic childhood that included an attempt to track down a crazed serial killer, a First Amendment battle with his fourth-grade principal, running the local KKK (that’s Kenny’s Kid Ka...

Callista Gingrich And Newt Gingrich Callista Gingrich and hubby Newt Gingrich, signed their newest books, 'Breakout: Pioneers of the Future, Prison Guards of the Past, Epic Battle That Will Decide America's Fate (Breakout)' and 'Yankee Doodle Dandy' at The Palazzo Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada today. Photo By: RD/ Kabik/ Retna Digital

**** CHRISTMAS BOOKS **** The Christmas Cats Chase Christmas Rats The Christmas Cats Chase Christmas Rats (Quad City Press) by Constance Corcoran Wilson is a Seuss-ical tale for young children which builds upon the moral of the first Christmas Cats book to once again teach children a valuable life lesson. In this second Christmas Cats adventure the lesson to be learned is: In life, always keep an open mind. Don't accept stereotypes as true or let the unfounded opinions of others prevent you from finding out the truth for yourself. We all need to act without prejudice and learn to accept each other as individuals. The Christmas Cats learn that rats, too, should be judged as individuals. Another message: all of us should try to help others. Written for the author's four-year-old granddaughters, Ava and Elise Wilson, with the assistance of talented professional illustrator Gary McCluskey, The Christmas Cats continue to have adventures...

**** The Emissary Is Pure Reading At It's Best! **** The Emissary In her exceptional debut novel, internationally renowned author, Patricia Cori, weaves a page-turning fantasy adventure that speaks to the very soul of the planet. Within minutes of each other, three bone-chilling events take place around the globe. In Los Angeles, hundreds of blackbirds drop out of the sky, zapped to their death, mid-flight. Simultaneously, on the East Coast, in Maine, residents awaken to find miles of beach covered in tens of thousands of dead fish. And in New Zealand, 150 whales and dolphins lay dead or dying, like gigantic boulders thrown from the ocean, on a resort beach. Overhead, a strange grid-like pattern in the clouds hangs low and menacing, over the desperate scene. A leading psychic researcher and telepath, Jamie Hastings, forges a deep soul connection with the dying whales, which leads to a troubled journey at sea as a consultant for USOIL,...