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A New Day for It’s God’s Choice: Back in Business

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Officially Announcing that It’s God’s Choice Christian Bookstore Is Back in Business Locally and Online.

Landover, MD, USA — After about a year, It’s God’s Choice has finally officially re-opened with a new store location in Landover, Maryland. The new location is 7838 Central Avenue, Landover, MD 20785, inside of D’s Hairstylists. The store still carries hard to find black gospel sheet music, songbooks and accompaniment tracks as well as church supplies, books, bibles, etc. The store takes orders for choir and pastoral robes too. “What we do not have on hand, you can probably order at our website, http://www.igccb.com,” says Carolyn Walker, Store Music Buyer.

The storefront was closed some years ago and operated only using the website and by phone on April 1, 2013. Economy troubles have hit Christian bookstores very hard. Lots of Christian Bookstores have gone out of business even though some had been in business for over 25 years. It’s God’s Choice Christian Bookstore has been in business since 2002. “Unfortunately, overhead expenses increased far faster than sales. We just could not keep up,” says Carolyn Walker, Store Music Buyer. “Most of our sales are website-related even though we had an antiquated website which did not take credit cards at first,” says Thelma Lee, Store Manager.

As of April 2017, most of the store sales were generated from the new improved website and from loyal customers who phoned in their orders. For some of the churches in the local area, It’s God’s Choice staff personally delivered orders depending on the size and went out to churches to measure choirs for robes. Most of It’s God’s Choice customers receive their merchandise via the mail. The store accepts payment through the website, over the phone as well as with PayPal.

Now customers can once again come to It’s God’s Choice and enjoy the shopping experience. For those who cannot come to the store to get sheet music, they can use the website. In fact, customers can download some sheet music directly from our website. This could not be done before with the old website. “Basically everything that we sell in the store, we will have on the website. We have over 4,000 products online and are adding to the site almost daily,” states Thelma Lee.

The phone number is the same, which is 301-499-5799. The website address is still http://www.igccb.com and the email address is still christianmusicandbooks@yahoo.com.

In 2002, It’s God’s Choice Christian Bookstore was founded by Thelma Lee, a former employee of Rejoice Christian Bookstore and she has over 20 years of experience in this field. It’s God’s Choice specializes in special orders and carries black gospel CDs, sheet music, songbooks, piano instructional books, bibles, books, greeting cards, gifts, church supplies, and children items. In addition, the store special orders pastoral and choir robes. For further information regarding this move, please call 301-499-5799 and ask for Thelma, the store manager. Please note phone problems: We can’t retrieve voice mail messages left on the phone, so please call back. Thanks.

Media Contact:
Thelma Lee
It’s God’s Choice Christian Bookstore
7838 Central Avenue
Landover, MD 20785
Phone: 301-499-5799
Fax: 301-499-0349
christianmusicandbooks@yahoo.com
http://www.igccb.com

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Lazy Tree Ranch Consulting With Disc Golf Professionals on Course Design

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Brewpub, food, bark park, playground all compliment the setting and add to the family friendly atmosphere.

Liberty Hill, TX, USA — Lazy Tree Ranch (http://www.lazytreeranch.com), a new events venue currently under construction in west Liberty Hill near Bertram, is consulting with disc golf industry professionals on the construction of a disc golf course at the events facility. The course, yet to be named, will have challenging holes with a fair amount of obstacles (trees).

Managing partner and co-founder Carl Braun is excited about the prospects. “We were approached by the disc golf community about creating something special at Lazy Tree Ranch. The greater Austin area is the epicenter for disc golf enthusiasts worldwide. Adding disc golf to our venue along with the Hops and Grapes brewpub, bark park, soccer field and play area will definitely put us on the map.”

Professional Disc Golf Association @PDGA players Thomas Stricklin and Kristen Womac are ecstatic about the opportunity.

“Thomas and I visited Lazy Tree Ranch a couple weeks ago and were amazed with the possibilities for a professional disc golf course on the property. As PDGA amateurs, with numerous career wins we have always wanted to participate in a project of our own where we had control over the creation of a world class disc golf course. Now, having invested as co-owners we’ll have a chance to put our stamp of approval on the project along with other disc golf enthusiasts,” noted Kristen “Kiki” Womac.

@LazyTreeRanch was founded in 2016 to become the area’s largest concert and events center. The 10.6 acre track is covered in one-hundred year old oak trees and has a huge grass field (150,000 sq ft) for soccer, events, concerts and of course disc golf. The Hops and Grapes Brewpub with beer, food and wine is expected to open later this year.

PDGA disc golfers can see a video and invest in the Lazy Tree Project starting at $100 on http://www.wefunder.com/lazytreeranch in a Regulation C crowdfunding effort. Special perks for disc golf enthusiasts will be offered. Terms on the website.

For more information, contact:
Carl Braun
512-763-6639
carl@lazytreeranch.com

Thomas Stricklin
512-638-2544
thomas@lazytreeranch.com

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FED Publishing Releases New Book, “Fables for Wisdom Seekers Young and Old” by Barbara A. Meyers

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Fables for Wisdom Seekers Young and Old, by Barbara A. Meyers, shares with us stories that help children deal with many of today’s issues.

Henniker, NH, USA — Barbara A. Meyers’s Fables for Wisdom Seekers Young and Old helps you guide children through many of today’s difficult issues.

Following in the legacy of teaching stories, Fables for Wisdom Seekers Young and Old invites caring adults and children ages 6-11 to explore together ideas about building self-esteem, the challenges of being a member of a family, school, and community, as well as being a citizen of the world.

Each fable is accompanied by a series of suggested talking points to support adults in deepening the story and moving it from the realm of fantasy to the everyday world of the child and reader. These conversations join the natural instincts of children – their curiosity, intuitive knowing, zest for learning, open-hearted caring, innate wisdom and joy in playing – with the wisdom adults have gained through experience. Together children and adults build a bridge to a future in which our ways of being reflect what is fair and just for all who share this planet.

“I really loved this book and can see so many possibilities of integrating it in my classroom.” ~Rogene Carter

Author Barbara Meyers, MSW, is a clinical social worker with a private practice in New Hampshire. She works with children, adolescents, adults, and families often drawing upon stories and their embedded lessons as teaching tools. In 2006, she was named New Hampshire’s Social Worker of the Year. Both teacher and learner, writing has been a life-long companion and has helped her to make sense of the world around her. Her first book, Common Ground, Uncommon Gifts: Growing Peace and Harmony through Stories, Reflections, and Practices in the Natural World connects her travels in the wilderness and resulting learnings with the Native American Medicine Wheel.

Genre – self-esteem, bullying, fables, wisdom, teaching stories, parents, teachers, counselors, children 6-11, animals, family therapy, school counselors, conversations, humanness

The ebook version of Fables for Wisdom Seekers Young and Old ISBN 9781506904115, published by First Edition Design Publishing (http://www.firsteditiondesignpublishing.com), is available on-line wherever ebooks are sold. The 112 page print book version, ISBN 9781506904122, is published by First Edition Design Publishing and distributed worldwide to online booksellers.

Media Contact:
Barbara A. Meyers
+1(941)921-2607
journey@mcttelecom.com

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FED Publishing Releases New Book, “Sanity and Success for Working Women: A Quick Guide to Survive and Thrive in the Corporate World” by Marilyn J. Fettner & Linda I. McCabe

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Sanity and Success for Working Women: A Quick Guide to Survive and Thrive in the Corporate World, by Marilyn J. Fettner, MCC, NCC, LCPC and Linda I. McCabe, is a quick useful reference for corporate women.

Northbrook, IL, USA — Fettner and McCabe’s Sanity and Success for Working Women: A Quick Guide to Survive and Thrive in the Corporate World is a quick reference guide for women in corporate America! With strategies to increase work-life balance, navigate workplace dilemmas and improve relationships – you’ll discover ideas to gain respect, solutions for career advancement and challenges such as women as leaders and getting a raise. Find practice exercises to develop your skills, and best of all – this treasure fits in your purse.

In today’s world, women often feel they are losing their sanity. As they strive for career success, while trying to manage home and family responsibilities, they encounter barriers that keep them from career advancement and achieving the success they deserve. Yet they continue to struggle to attain the ever elusive work-life balance.

You don’t want to miss out on this important book that levels the playing field for working women.

“As a working woman in a large corporate company, I am constantly battling “the good ole boys club”. This book has some great techniques to help women change their behaviors and get ahead. I highly recommend this book for all working women as I think this applies across the board.” ~J.G.

Linda is President and Founder of Optimal Level, a sought-after consulting firm helping business owners, professionals, and corporations increase revenues and solve business issues. She took a small scrap iron and metal business and turned it into a multimillion dollar success and was voted one of Chicago’s Most Influential Women in Business. Linda is also the author of Optimal Level, A Woman’s Guide to Meeting Life’s Challenges. For more information, visit http://www.optimallevel.com.

Marilyn Fettner, MCC, NCC, LCPC is President of Fettner Career & Life Counseling, a highly-regarded career and life counseling firm she founded in 1998. Marilyn works with individuals and couples to help them implement practical strategies to improve their work and personal lives. She has appeared as a guest career consultant on Fox TV’s Good Day Chicago and NBC TV’s Starting Over. Marilyn has also been listed in Who’s Who of American Women and is quoted in Crain’s Chicago Business, the Chicago Tribune’s Employment Outlook, and Today’s Chicago Woman Magazine. For more information, visit http://www.fettnercareerconsulting.com.

Genre – women in the corporate workplace, women and work issues, women and work-life balance, women and equal pay, career strategies for women, women and career advancement

The ebook version of Sanity and Success for Working Women: A Quick Guide to Survive and Thrive in the Corporate World ISBN 9781506903132, published by First Edition Design Publishing (http://www.firsteditiondesignpublishing.com), is available on-line wherever ebooks are sold. The 70 page print book version, ISBN 9781506903125, is published by First Edition Design Publishing and distributed worldwide to online booksellers.

Media Contact:
Marilyn J. Fettner
+1(941)921-2607
marilyn@fettnercareerconsulting.com

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First Edition Design Publishing Releases New Book, “Fangs, Claws, and Camouflage: Zombie Problems” by Frances Applequist

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Fangs, Claws, and Camouflage: Zombie Problems, by Frances Applequist, introduces the seductive vampire leader Avianna and her fight against evil.

Raleigh, NC, USA — Frances Applequist’s Fangs, Claws, and Camouflage: Zombie Problems brings together vampires, werewolves, the US Marines, the militia and a powerful witch in a battle to save a town overrun by zombies.

The fight begins eight-hundred years earlier with the brave child who became a willful adult, and then the powerful and seductive vampire leader. While other humans hide, two frightened, but stubborn, coeds brave terrifying zombie hordes to document the truth.

One of the ironies of Frances Applequist’s life is that her short stories were published before she took her first college class, before she became a writing tutor, before she earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in English Literature, and before she became immersed in college-level teaching. With her husband’s support and her children’s encouragement, she balances her love for family, her love for teaching, and her love for writing.

“Fangs, Claws & Camouflage is an incredible story of supernatural creatures like Avianna and her companions who come to the aid of the humanity against hordes of beings bent on their destruction. A must read!!!” ~Mary Hartshorn (5 Star Review)

“Applequist’s seemingly unlimited knowledge of military maneuvers and terminology make this an interesting read for the male audience while it has romance and a foreign influence for the female readers.” ~E.C. (5 Star Review)

“The section of the book that described the actual zombie battle was a page turner…” ~AC

Genre – Novel, Fiction, Vampires, Werewolves, Marines, Militia, Witches, Wiccan, Zombies, Horror

The ebook version of Fangs, Claws, and Camouflage: Zombie Problems ISBN 9781506902432, published by First Edition Design Publishing (http://www.firsteditiondesignpublishing.com), is available on-line wherever ebooks are sold. The 256 page print book version, ISBN 9781506902418, is published by First Edition Design Publishing and distributed worldwide to online booksellers.

Media Contact:
Frances Applequist
+1(941)921-2607
fran@fa-enterprises.com

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First Edition Design Publishing Releases New Book, “Living The Life” by S.P. Chockalingam

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S.P. Chockalingam’s LIVING THE LIFE highlights the importance of being spiritual with holistic approach to day to day life.

Chennai, TN, India — A doctor, a justice, a planter, an entrepreneur, a farmer and other similarly placed workers are introduced as different characters in the life’s journey of seeking the eternal question ‘the purpose and meaning of life’. They all provide their own perspectives on ‘life’ and what the ‘life’ means to them. How all of them ‘live their lives’ or how ‘the life lives their lives’ are brought out in detail.

In “Living the Life”, how the extraordinary, self-automated engineering marvel of the human body architecture with the ‘life’ inside withstands and survives the influences, pressures, and winds of changes of different kinds at different times of forces and factors on its voyage in the turbulent waters of the sea of life is critically discussed.

“Living the Life” is both entertaining and thought provoking. It is a philosophical excursion into the search for the meaning of life and the qualities that give life meaning. The stories of five diverse characters set the stage for this journey of self-discovery. “Living the Life” is timely for readers of all ages”. — Amazon verified. (5 Star Review)

“Very subtly, through the author’s captivating story telling ability one starts to see a common thread developing on the inter connection between all people as he makes us ponder this all important question – ‘whose life is it anyway?’ — Amazon verified. (5 Star Review)

In 1983, S.P.Chockalingam had a unique privilege of meeting His Holiness Dalai Lama in Jakarta. He shook hands and held H.H. Dalai Lama’s hands for quite some time and conversed with him. The meeting according to the author was the greatest transforming and defining moment in his life.

The author (http://www.spchockalingam.com) is a post graduate in Economics. He served as a banker for about 40 years. He is now a student and practitioner of Yoga and Meditation for 15 years and a writer. He is the author of “The Life-Is it Mystical or Real and Painful or Magical?”. He is also the author of 6 poetry books in Tamil language one of the oldest languages of India. He lives in Chennai, India.

Genre – Life, Living the Life, Three Pillars, Role Playing, Materialism, Better World, Saving the Life, Being Spiritual, Holistic Way Of Life, Mindfulness, Meditation, Dalai Lama

The eBooks version of Living the Life ISBN 9781506903804, published by First Edition Design Publishing (http://www.firsteditiondesignpublishing.com), is available on-line wherever eBooks are sold. The 171-page print book version, ISBN 9781506903798, is published by First Edition Design Publishing and distributed worldwide to online booksellers.

Media Contact:
S.P. Chockalingam
+1(941)921-2607
sopolingam@gmail.com

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First Edition Design Publishing Releases New Book, “Funky French” by Rosalyn Secor, PhD

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Funky French by Rosalyn Secor, PhD is far more entertaining than any French class and much more comprehensive than any packaged language program.

Orlando, FL, USA — Funky French is a surefire resource to supplement classroom instruction, foreign travel and bicultural business. More information about the book including testimonials from the author’s colleagues and students, the unique layout of the contents, a link to the Answer Key as well as details for purchasing a copy are found on http://www.FunkyFrenchBook.com.

Funky French offers an all-inclusive package for learning the target language. Its novel and humorous approach encompasses basic through advanced levels. While introducing new material, each chapter reinforces previously presented sentence structures, idioms and vocabulary. Funky French is laden with clever mnemonics, delightful dialogues and reading passages and entertaining exercises. Those who would like an elementary or refresher course, students who want to supplement classroom instruction and/or review for AP or IB exams, travelers who wish to feel more comfortable communicating in French speaking environments and so many others will find Funky French to be an indispensable resource. It is the ticket for a unique and rewarding adventure. Bon voyage!

Dr. Rosalyn Secor’s credentials span two continents and include several decades of foreign language teaching experience. The author received a BS in Education from Boston University, an MA in French Language, Literature and Culture from Columbia University and a doctorate in French from La Sorbonne in Paris, France. Being multilingual, she has taught French, Spanish, Latin and English as a Second Language in high schools and colleges in several states as well as in her company, First Quality Second Languages. From 1989 to 1994, she was the foreign language tutor for young performers employed by Nickelodeon (Universal Studios, Florida) and the more recent Mickey Mouse Club (MGM Studios, Florida).

Genre – French, Fun, Language, Learn French, Second Language, French Vocabulary, French Textbook

The 546 page print book version of Funky French, ISBN 9781506900360, is published by First Edition Design Publishing (http://www.firsteditiondesignpublishing.com) and distributed worldwide to online booksellers.

Media Contact:
Rosalyn Secor
+1(941)921-2607
fqsl@aol.com

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Brewery and Events Center Coming to Liberty Hill/Bertram Area

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Lazy Tree Ranch to host Hops and Grapes Brewpub with beer, food and wine.

Liberty Hill, TX, USA — Hill Country has a new brewery and events center opening in the near future. Lazy Tree Ranch (http://www.lazytreeranch.com), located off CR 264/206 near the Best of the West Gun Range will be opening this summer for weekends and events. The 10.6 acre property has more than 100,000 square feet of beautiful lawn with hundred year old live oak trees. Hops and Grapes Brewpub will be offering its own brews as well as many craft beers and moderately priced wines for consumption on or off site.

The plan is to install a bark park, play area and disc golf course so families and even their pet can come out to the country for a day and enjoy great BBQ, beer and wine. There is an existing pavilion and plenty of seating under the canopy of trees.

“We’re looking into the future and seeing a great place for family events and the occasional country music act performing,” noted Carl Braun Managing Partner of Lazy Tree Ranch. “Hops and Grapes when finished will be a real asset to the area with excellent food and spirits.” He added.

Austin is the Live Music Capital of the US and Lazy Tree Plans on leveraging that reputation with live events.

The ranch is easily accessible from HWY 29 and only 1.4 miles off the main road along the Burnet County line.

The company just started a Regulation Crowdfunding campaign on http://www.wefunder.com/lazytreeranch and is seeking $500K in funding for the new buildings and equipment. Anyone can participate.

Media Contact:
Carl Braun
Lazy Tree Ranch
512-763-6639
carl@lazytreeranch.com
http://www.lazytreeranch.com
http://www.twitter.com/lazytreeranch
http://www.facebook.com/lazytreeranch

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Dating Website Academic Dating Turns 10 Years Old

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Dating website Academic Dating celebrated its 10 year anniversary this year. The site now has 4,278 members from 144 countries.

Melbourne, Australia — Dating website Academic Dating (http://www.academicdating.net) achieved a milestone this year 2017, reaching 10 years of operation.

The website was originally developed as a dating website for the academic community.

However, people from a wide range of backgrounds joined the site and the site now has a wide base of members.

The membership base is approximately 4,278 members from 144 countries.

The website is totally free to use and supports its expenses through modest use of Google Adsense advertisements on the site.

Members come from a wide range of backgrounds and locations.

The largest countries represented on the site are the USA, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal and India.

However, there are 144 countries represented in all.

The gender split of the site is quite even, with 62% male and 38% women.

Academic Dating has a comprehensive set of dating site functions including sophisticated search options, the ability to upload an unlimited number of photos to a member’s profile, messages sent through the site, and the ability to remember or block communication with other members.

A unique feature of the site is the ability of a member to select from three colour schemes, which when selected will update all pages throughout the site as viewed by that member.

Although hosting members from a wide range of backgrounds, academics do join the site at times in line with the original intention of the website.

A comprehensive set of Frequently Ask Questions, and Policies documentation is provided online.

Academic Dating is extremely easy to use, with all screens based on menus, links and function buttons.

Academic Dating includes a “guest” login feature, where visitors can log into the site and view most of the site pages, however they must join and create a profile if they want to communicate with other members.

Operation of the site is extremely fast, due to the careful limiting of the use of graphics, and the high quality hosting solution and database system used.

The site is hosted on a secure commercial hosting service based in the USA.

The site was developed as a new venture by the owner, Mark McIlroy in 2007.

Site administration is based in Melbourne, Australia and is a venture of Mark Laurence McIlroy.

Mark McIlroy is based in Melbourne, Australia and currently works in the Financial Planning industry.

He has a background in the corporate Financial Services sector in Australia. His early career was based in Information Technology roles, and included Financial Services roles such as Portfolio Manager (Quantitative), managing Australian Equity share portfolios for a major bank.

The site address of Academic Dating is http://www.academicdating.net.

For more information, please contact the principal Mark McIlroy at mark.mcilroy@melbpara.com.au or by phone at +614 32 427 738.

Media Contact:
Mark McIlroy
+614 32 427 738
mark.mcilroy@melbpara.com.au

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First Edition Design Publishing Releases New Book, “Love and the Wheels of Redemption” by Ben Korgen

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Love and the Wheels of Redemption, by Ben Korgen, is the third part of the Sorghum Series and a continuation of the quirky love life of Rudy Tripp.

Providence, RI, USA — Ben Korgen’s Love and the Wheels of Redemption is more of Rudy Tripp’s ill-fated love life and coaching career at everybody’s favorite made up college, Umptiscratch U.

A conspiracy is afoot, and the unsuspecting Rudy is heading straight for it. With his much anticipated wedding to beautiful captain of the cheerleader squad Kara Dowd nearing its fruitful completion Rudy may finally be catching a break in love’s unpredictable game.

But something seems amiss when Kara pretends to fall asleep during the much anticipated nuptials. Will Rudy finally get his just deserts? Why was Don spending entirely too much time with Kara at that party? Will Don’s longtime girlfriend Connie come to the rescue of them all???

The answer to these questions may just blow your socks off!

Author Ben Korgen has had a highly varied career. He served in the US Navy, earned a bachelor’s degree at the University of Minnesota Duluth, earned a master’s degree at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, then coached high school football, earned a PhD in Oceanography at Oregon State University and had a long and rewarding career in Oceanography at the US Naval Oceanographic Office, the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and Tulane University in New Orleans.

Genre – wedding, seduction, scandal, bonding, hatred, love, retreat, redemption

The ebook version of Love and the Wheels of Redemption ISBN 9781506902777, published by First Edition Design Publishing (http://www.firsteditiondesignpublishing.com), is available on-line wherever ebooks are sold.

Media Contact:
Ben Korgen
+1(941)921-2607
korgen2@cox.net