BookTrib’s Bites: These Four Reads are Perfect Holiday Gifts

(NewsUSA) - A Gigantic Leap: First Contact by David BrownWhat happens when a Galactic Federation of peaceful planets offers humanity a chance to join them and with it a gigantic leap into a bright …

BookTrib’s Bites: Ring in the Holidays with Four Great Reads

(NewsUSA) - Teaching in the Dark by Genet Simone“A poignant memoir of leaping to the unknown on so many fronts…A book that will animate your mind for days after you finish it,” says one Amazon …

BookTrib's Bites: Cap off the Year With These Captivating Stories

(NewsUSA) - Bradford’s Walk by Denis O’NeillIn this comforting narrative, Bradford, an irrepressible brown dog, delights all who join him on his daily walk through the beckoning Connecticut …

BookTrib's Bites: Curl Up With These Cozy Reads

(NewsUSA) - A Winter by the Sea by Julie Klassen Return to the Devonshire coast In this latest book in the On Devonshire Shores series with the Summers sisters, where loyalties are tested, secrets …

Killer in a Winter Wonderland: Latest in Cozy Mystery Series Takes on Holiday Aura

(NewsUSA) - Holidays are fickle things — often good, but sometimes not so good. It’s December in the quirky town of Cardigan, MD, and Rosalie Hart has been thrown several curve balls.For one, …

BookTrib's Bites: From Historical Fiction to Pirates

(NewsUSA) - Clara’s Secret by Stephan R. Frenkel. This critically acclaimed Amazon Bestseller begins with the captivating story of Clara Prinz, a remarkable woman forced to leave her native Berlin …

BookTrib's Bites: Four Captivating Autumn Reads

(NewsUSA) - The Card Squad by Jack ColeA great read to help children understand about Alzheimer’s Disease, written by a New York Times award-winning high school student.Ever feel like something …

HOW TO MEND OUR BROKEN PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM – SOME SOUND SOLUTIONS

(NewsUSA) - Like the title of his book says, the United States education system is in trouble and needs to be fixed! On the world stage, the U.S. is a middle-of-the-pack performer when it comes to …

BookTrib's Bites: Four Diverse Reads

(NewsUSA) - Second Term by J.M. AdamsA lame duck president's desperate power grab threatens democracy in the United States— can a former intelligence operative and single mother prevent …

Three-Book Set Helps Readers Understand and Manage Gut-Brain Disorders

(NewsUSA) - Too many women and men with painful gut symptoms are ignored and belittled, even though gut-brain disorders affect 40 percent of Americans.Dr. Douglas Drossman is a world-renowned …
Becoming: George Washington and Benedict Arnold

Was Benedict Arnold a traitor because he was surrounded by total jerks?

(BPT) - Benedict Arnold is America’s most infamous traitor. His final plan was to turn West Point over to the British and assist them in capturing George Washington. If successful, it would …

(BPT) - Once a loyal leader in the American Revolution, Benedict Arnold eventually flipped sides and became a traitor to the cause he once loved. In the aftermath of his unsuccessful attempt to …
(BPT) - George Washington is the “father of our country” yet, ironically, he didn’t have any children of his own. If you are like many others, you’ve probably wondered why he …

Why aren't schools teaching the truth about George Washington's death?

(BPT) - School children are taught that after a life of action and harrowing battles, George Washington died peacefully in his bed at Mount Vernon. In reality, the nation’s first president died …

(BPT) - Would you ever betray your country? The answer is likely, no. Everyone thinks that under no circumstances they would betray the country they love.However, Benedict Arnold — one of …
(BPT) - Benedict Arnold is arguably the most successful and talented general in the Revolution. He was also America’s greatest traitor. However, if his treason had succeeded it could have …

Uncovering the truth: Was this George Washington’s worst decision?

(BPT) - George Washington was indispensable in the Revolution. Without him, the army may not have achieved victory. Moreover, his willingness to repeatedly give up power — including the return …

(BPT) - It’s easy to find out what George Washington looked like. But what did he sound like?There are many well-known paintings of Washington, and the museum at Mount Vernon displays a …
(BPT) - You've probably heard the story of George Washington chopping down a cherry tree and later admitting the act to his father, claiming he “cannot tell a lie.” It’s a story …
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Booktrib's Bites: Four Reads to Cap off the Summer
(NewsUSA) - Aldek’s Bestiary by Romuald RomanThis collection of 21 wry short stories features various animals that an acclaimed Polish writer uses to illustrate his experiences growing up in …
Booktrib's Bites: Four Diverse Reads
(NewsUSA) - Orbem by Scott V. AdrianIn this Sci-Fi/Portal fantasy, Dr. Graeme Milford, a 32-year=old technologist and Japanese sword-fighting enthusiast, invents personal wormhole transportation at …
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(NAPSI)—A daring new novel called SOLIMEOS by Rhoda Lerman, a critically-acclaimed author who passed away in 2015, imagines what life might have been like for Nazi officers and their families in …
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Fantastic Ideas Can Win Fantastic Prizes
(NAPSI)—The newest and most exciting voices of science fiction and fantasy have been found by the L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests, for nearly four decades. …
Seventy-five years ago, after a historic UN-vote, Israel was established as a modern nation-state and homeland for the Jewish people. A new series of novels explores the conflict still raging among the complex peoples who call Israel home.
Great Historical Fiction Can Illuminate Life Today
(NAPSI)—“If you want to know what happened, read history books. If you want to understand what happened, read historical fiction.”   In that spirit, to coincide with the 75th anniversary …
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An Intense New Novel About Family, Fashion, Business, and Books
(NAPSI)­­—A fourth-generation retailer, author Martin Sneider started as a shoe salesman and rose to president, co-CEO, and chief merchant of the St. Louis conglomerate Edison Brothers Stores, …
Now teachers in Florida can excite students through hands-on and digital investigations that drive students to ask questions, make claims, and analyze evidence to explain real-world happenings.
Something New For Florida Science Classrooms
(NAPSI)—For students to learn best, their resources need to be tailored to them. That means by both learning standards—such as the Florida learning standards—and by content that’s put into a …
How We Have Fallen Short in Teaching Literacy -- And What To Do About It
(NewsUSA) - This may be difficult to read, but did you know:In the last 15 years, 15 million students graduated from high schools testing below the basic reading level.One in five college students …
A new book by Gene Heil offers a unique way of looking at—and dealing with—race relations in America today.
A Perspective On Race And Religion
(NAPSI)—Do you contribute to racial unity or disunity? That’s the focus of a new book, which offers a surprising perspective on race relations in America today, and offers suggestions to improve …
Humorous, Poetic & Allegorical Tale Reminiscent of Dante’s Inferno
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Twin Sisters at the Core of Dark Coming-of-Age Psycho Thriller By Debut Author
Twin Sisters at the Core of Dark Coming-of-Age Psycho Thriller By Debut Author
(NewsUSA) - Most good thriller novels keep readers guessing until the end. Then there are some that cause jaws to drop.TKO Rogue has launched debut author Janet Porter’s intriguing, intricate and …
BookTrib’s Bites: Some Tasty Morsels in Assorted Genres
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