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  • Bravo’s Top Chef Brother Luck Releasing Memoir

    Bravo’s Top Chef Brother Luck Releasing Memoir

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    Sep 12, 2022

    Chef Brother Luck is an award-winning chef, entrepreneur, and advocate for the pursuit of self-discovery. With a childhood marked by humble beginnings, Brother is on a mission to prove to others that while our past is forever a part of who we are, it does not determine the people that we become. By drawing on his own childhood trauma, Brother uses his life as a testament to prove how pride, courage, determination, and perseverance helped him survive early life challenges and empowered him to achieve great success in the face of adversity. Today, Brother has earned a reputation as a celebrity chef through appearances on Chopped, Beat Bobby Flay, and Top Chef, and also as a successful business owner with the establishment of his restaurants Four by Brother Luck and Lucky Dumpling, both located in his home of Colorado Springs. This fall, Brother Luck will release his memoir “NO LUCKS GIVEN,” taking off the white chef’s coat and going beyond the kitchen to relive his own turbulent life story with the goal of teaching readers that even when life gets hard, there is hope. The book releases officially in stores and online October 4th. 

    About “NO LUCKS GIVEN”

    What would the world look like if more of us cared for more people? What if we were vulnerable in sharing our whole story, the good and the bad, and not just the highlight reel? How could our stories, if authentically told, help others through their pain, grief, or depression? In his new memoir, “NO LUCKS GIVEN,” Chef Brother Luck shares the dramatic story of his childhood, the life lessons he learned on the streets, in kitchens, and in counseling sessions, and compels us to both ask for help and do the hard work of helping others. Through the lens of his own priorities—faith, family, and food—Brother sets the table for meaningful conversation by acknowledging his pain, being vulnerable, and sharing the wisdom he has learned from his mentors. 

    “The fact that Brother Marcellus Haywood Luck IV is still alive to write this memoir is a miracle in itself. The restaurateur and Top Chef contestant now speaks openly about his struggles with depression and how he uses cooking to work through trauma, but he didn’t always have those coping skills. No Lucks Given isn’t a cookbook, but this raw, unflinching account of Luck’s brute-force path from a painful childhood marked by loss, through the violence and excess of youth, and suicidal ideation to get to a stable life as a chef and mental health advocate is plenty good food for the soul.” —Kat Kinsman, Food and Wine Magazine

    To learn more about Chef Brother Luck visit his website, www.chefbrotherluck.com

    For press inquiries contact: Miles Kennedy, Director of Communications

    Miles@chefbrotherluck.com

    Source: Chef Brother Luck, Author

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  • GuessMyNumbers.com – The Next New Viral Game of 2022

    GuessMyNumbers.com – The Next New Viral Game of 2022

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    Kids and adults have a new, free game to play twice a day that’s addicting and fun.

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    Aug 2, 2022

    GuessMyNumbers.com has taken kids and adults by storm as a fun, new numbers puzzle. Inspired by the popular web-based game Wordle, GuessMyNumbers provides three chances to guess a featured three-digit number. If players guess correctly, they can submit their own three-digit number for a shot to be the featured numbers.

    The game updates twice a day at 12 a.m./12 p.m. PST, and each round features a user’s three-digit number, name, location, and an option for a link (to their social or website). Their info is showcased internationally for the world to guess for 12 hours.

    “It’s a fun game to play every day,” says Josh Gottsegen, creator of GuessMyNumbers.com. “It started as an indirect way to promote my middle-grade fantasy novel, ‘The Adventures of Rockford T. Honeypot,’ but then it started to take on a life of its own. Every day I check and see more and more people from around the world playing and submitting their numbers.”

    Bloggers are also starting to have fun with the free game; Victor from FanDads.com tweets, “Get ready for a new addiction!”

    Although the game only allows players to play each round once, players can activate practice mode that generates a unique number. The game can be played over and over. It truly is fun, especially when you get it right.

    www.GuessMyNumbers.com

    http://www.twitter.com/guessmynumbers

    About: ‘The Adventures of Rockford T. Honeypot’ Book

    Timid of danger and germs but fiercely desperate to grow up like the hero in his favorite novels, twelve-year-old chipmunk Rockford sets off on an extraordinary adventure to find his place in the forest. Set against an expanding metropolis, where animals talk and work together, The Adventures of Rockford T Honeypot is a heroic tale that uncoils with ambitious, complex storytelling and humor, with each chapter set to thrill the entire family. 

    http://www.rockfordthoneypot.com

    http://www.amzn.com/0990927059

    Contact:

    Josh Gottsegen

    josh@onelightstudios.com

    Source: GuessMyNumbers

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  • A Family Guide to Building Teamwork, Getting Organized, and Achieving Your Goals – Together

    A Family Guide to Building Teamwork, Getting Organized, and Achieving Your Goals – Together

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    Jan 27, 2022

    Morgan James’ new release, Project Management for Parents: Engage the Family, Build Teamwork, Succeed Together, by Hilary Kinney, PMP, is a timeless primer that teaches parents and kids essential life skills through project management principles.

    Project Management for Parents is a practical guidebook that equips parents, stepparents, guardians, and caregivers with techniques used by billion-dollar businesses to become more organized and productive. It provides tools for the 30.5 million working families in the United States to reduce stress and streamline life at home. 

    Project Management for Parents provides an accessible, repeatable framework that can transform families’ approach to any kind of task at home in three easy steps. It improves family relationships by creating a positive environment, fostering communication, and encouraging children to act independently. The book includes easy-to-understand exercises and tools for families with children of all ages, along with 25 real-life examples. 

    If you would like more information about this book, or to schedule an interview with Hilary Kinney, please contact pmforparents@outlook.com or see www.projectmanagementforparents.com/about.

    About the Author:

    Hilary Kinney, PMP is a project manager with 17 years of experience at a Fortune 500 company. She is also the proud mother of an elementary school student. Her career achievements range from facilitating a C-suite-sponsored customer recognition program across 7,000 properties globally, to directing special projects and strategic communications for The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company President’s office. Hilary earned a B.S. from Cornell University. She holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from the Project Management Institute, as well as a Change Practitioner Certification from the Prosci® Change Management Leadership Center. She lives with her family in the Washington, D.C. area.

    More About This Title:

    Project Management for Parents: Engage the Family, Build Teamwork, Succeed Together, by Hilary Kinney, PMP, will be released by Morgan James Publishing on February 1, 2022.  Project Management for Parents —9781631956331 —has 204 pages and is being sold as a trade paperback for $17.95.

    About Morgan James Publishing: 

    Morgan James publishes trade quality titles designed to educate, encourage, inspire, or entertain readers with current, consistent, relevant topics that are available everywhere books are sold. 

    ( www.MorganJamesPublishing.com )

    Source: Morgan James Publishing

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  • Charlotte Media Icon Barbara McKay Releases New Food Memoir, ‘Coming Home’

    Charlotte Media Icon Barbara McKay Releases New Food Memoir, ‘Coming Home’

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    Barbara McKay, former WBTV personality, released her new food memoir that details life moments and recipes.

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    Oct 18, 2021

    Barbara McKay, former WBTV personality, released her first food memoir, Coming Home: Recipes and Reflections from a Life in the Spotlight, on Oct. 13, published by SPARK Publications. Barbara McKay is one of Charlotte’s most popular and recognizable media personalities.

    This book showcases her life in the spotlight and the recipes for food (and life) she learned along the way. Her love of food opened doors to travel the world and meet movie stars and royalty, but it also kept her grounded to home and family. Barbara shares her love for food, life, and her deep faith. 

    The book includes:

    • 272 full-color pages
    • Hundreds of full-color photos detailing Barbara’s life and food recipes
    • Moments from the spotlight during Barbara McKay’s WBTV days
    • Important life events and lessons learned
    • 127 recipes

    “This book is a compilation and celebration of the many great people I’ve met, the blessings of so many experiences, and the recipes loved and requested by family, friends, and fans,” Barbara said.

    Barbara’s fans and colleagues are already sharing rave reviews of the book.

    “While this appears to be a beautiful book with delectable recipes and stories about Barbara McKay’s incredible career, it’s so much more than that. Coming Home is the primer on how to live an extraordinary life with grace, wit, charm, style, tenacity, and mountains of hard work. Only Barbara could do it all so beautifully and make it look so darn simple.”
    – Laura Vinroot Poole, Owner, Capitol

    “Barbara’s story is a joyful, life-affirming reminder that when we share our truest selves with those we love, every meal is a feast. And what a feast these recipes are! Barbara brings her warmth, grace, and generosity of spirit to every page. Passion for life and a boundless faith are her secret ingredients in the kitchen, and everywhere else.”
    – Sheri Lynch, syndicated talk show host and author

    Readers can purchase her book directly from her website, barbaramckay.com. For images, please go to barbaramckay.com/athome/media.

    About SPARK Publications
    Founded by Fabi Preslar, SPARK Publications is an independent publishing firm, serving entrepreneurs in their writing, publishing, designing, and marketing needs. Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, SPARK Publications has accrued more than 250 industry awards and is in its 23rd year of business.

    Media Contact:
    Barbara McKay
    barbara@barbaramckay.com

    Source: SPARK Publications

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  • Bay Area Author’s Latest Work, ’52’, Sparks Powerful Message in a Lonely, COVID-19 World

    Bay Area Author’s Latest Work, ’52’, Sparks Powerful Message in a Lonely, COVID-19 World

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    Inspired by the incredible true story of the 52-hertz whale, author Johnny DePalma’s latest rhyming picture book, ’52 – A Tale of Loneliness’, echoes emotions that may be felt at home.

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    updated: Mar 23, 2021

     Known throughout the San Francisco Bay Area for curating the pandemic’s Emergency Art Museum (emergencyartmuseum.com), award-winning author Johnny DePalma’s latest literary accomplishment dives deep into innate human feelings, emotions, and loneliness – something all too common in a COVID-19 world.

    “I would say all my books are somewhat autobiographical,” said DePalma, regarding his latest book, ’52 – A Tale of Loneliness.’ “Loneliness is such a universal and complex emotion. For me, my days of loneliness were also my days of unlimited imagination. I would take the time to connect with all of the small, seemingly invisible things in my life. And, looking back, I think those moments we’re incredibly important. Years later, when I learned about the 52-hertz whale, (also known as the loneliest whale in the world) I knew I wanted to write a book that reconnects with that misunderstood emotion.”

    This children’s tale, recommended for ages 4-8, has recently hit home for an audience of all ages. Taking place far beneath the beautiful sea, a unique whale sings a song that is all his own. Told in short, poetic passages, this whale, simply known as 52, celebrates the joy of life he’s found beneath the ocean waves. Yet, despite his isolation, 52 remains optimistic and introduces readers to the magic, beauty, and joy found within his own invisible world.

    DePalma details the beauty of isolation with effortlessness throughout the book, writing, “And that’s all mine! I get to see, the things invisible, like me! So, every night, I say hello, to all the barnacles below. To every bubble, kelp, and shell. To every grain of sand as well. For all these things make up my home, and with them, I don’t feel alone.”

    “It’s been greatly inspired by the California coast,” said DePalma. “After all, that is where the real-life 52-hertz whale has been known to travel. In 2018, my good friend and illustrator, Kyle Brown and I took a research trip from Point Conception, to Monterey, and eventually through San Francisco to find the creative spark needed for the illustrations in this book. I couldn’t be happier with the result. It’s my hope that children and families alike will uncover that same special spark of joy that 52 has found. Considering what we’ve all been going through, I think embracing some of these feelings, and putting a voice to them is going to be an important step for children moving forward.”

    DePalma went on to say, “As children start heading back to school, social and emotional learning tools are going to be imperative. Characters like 52 are there to help guide children through those difficult feelings and to help them find their voice in a world that might suddenly feel a bit different. I want children to know that being unique can be a positive and powerful thing. Sometimes, it just takes the right perspective for them to see that.”

    One recent reviewer stated, “DePalma effectively validates feelings that are relatable to children of various ages. Although 52 experiences loneliness, and sometimes feels invisible, he still sings, and his tale is not a sad one. This good-natured whale exemplifies themes of self-acceptance, individuality, contentment, empathy, bravery, and joy.” – Cecilia_L

    Terra Jolé, of “Dancing with the Stars,” fame stated, “This book is a wonderful way for children to feel content with who they are. This speaks loudly to me as a mother isolating her family through the pandemic. Embracing a world you’re creating for yourself is a powerful message in a children’s book.”

    To date, 52 – A Tale of Loneliness has won a Mom’s Choice Gold Award, and a Reader’s Favorite Five Stars. The book also includes a downloadable companion audiobook read by Emmy Award-winning actor, Patton Oswalt.

    For more information about 52 – A Tale of Loneliness, visit: umbrellybooks.com/52tale

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    Contact: Johnny DePalma

    Umbrelly Books Publishing

    hello@umbrellybooks.com

    408-666-2722

    Source: Umbrelly Books Publishing

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  • Evergreen Podcasts Partners With Author David A. Andelman on a New Podcast

    Evergreen Podcasts Partners With Author David A. Andelman on a New Podcast

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    updated: Jan 15, 2021

    Evergreen Podcasts is thrilled to launch A Red Line In the Sand, a companion podcast to the new book of the same title. Both the podcast and book were created by a longtime columnist for CNN and veteran correspondent for The New York Times and CBS News, David A. Andelman. David combines history and global politics to help us better understand the exploding number of military, political, and diplomatic crises around the globe.

    “It’s a privilege to bring the vital message of A Red Line in the Sand to Evergreen’s fabulous global audience,” says Andelman. “This compelling, moving examination of the world’s largest web of red lines at any single moment in history deserves the kind of treatment that only Evergreen’s producers and engineers can provide.”

    Both the podcast and the book tell the riveting and illuminating behind-the-scenes stories of the world’s most intense “red lines,” from diplomatic and military challenges at particular turning points in history to the ones that set the tone of geopolitics today. More red lines exist in the world today than at any other single moment in history.

    As he traverses the globe, Andelman uses original documentary research, previously classified material, interviews with key players, and reportage from more than 80 countries across five decades to help us understand the growth, the successes and frequent failures that have shaped our world today. Andelman provides not just vivid historical context but a political anatomy of these red lines. How might their failures be prevented going forward? When and how can such lines in the sand help preserve peace rather than tempt conflict?

    A Red Line in the Sand is a vital examination of our present and the future—where does diplomacy end and war begin? It is an object lesson of tantamount importance to every leader, diplomat, citizen, and voter. As America establishes more red lines than it has pledged to defend, every American should understand the volatile atmosphere and the existential stakes of the red web that encompasses the globe.

    Where to Listen:

    Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify  |  Stitcher | All Major Podcast Platforms

    About David A. Andelman
    David A. Andelman is an award-winning international communications professional — international and financial news, magazines, newspapers, television, radio, internet, books — with extensive experience and contacts in all major media at home and across 82 countries where he has lived and worked.

    About Evergreen Podcasts
    Evergreen features a growing catalog of entertaining and informative podcasts, rooted in high creative values and production quality. We are a community where people think big, capturing the color and diversity of modern thinkers. From entrepreneurs and musicians to philosophers and artists, Evergreen is in the business of uniting audiences with boots-on-the-ground storytellers. Evergreen’s talented creative team works with top brands and thought leaders to publish inspiring stories through branded content, original shows, and partner podcasts. 

    Evergreen Podcasts was founded by Joan Dolan Andrews in January of 2017. During its first year of operation, Evergreen launched four podcasts with nearly 18,000 podcast downloads. The company now has over 60 podcast programs and delivered more than 4 million downloads in 2020.

    Other history podcasts published by Evergreen include From First Lady to Jackie O., This American President, The Medal of Honor Podcast, Burn the Boats, Warriors in their Own Words, Conflicted: A History Podcast, and Written In Blood History. All podcasts produced and distributed by Evergreen Podcasts can be streamed globally on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, and other major podcast platforms. 

    Press Contact: 

    Name: David Allen Moss

    Email: dmoss@evergreenpodcasts.com

    Source: Evergreen Podcasts

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  • New Children’s Book That Celebrates Diversity in Architecture Launches on Kickstarter

    New Children’s Book That Celebrates Diversity in Architecture Launches on Kickstarter

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    African-American women make up only 444 out of 113,554 architects in the US. One children’s book sets out to change that.

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    updated: Oct 29, 2018

    Norman’s Architecture Adventure, a children’s book that celebrates diversity in the architecture field, has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter.

    “Norman’s Architecture Adventure” is about a young African-American boy who wants to be an architect like his mom. She is his inspiration and best friend but he gets restless one day when she is busy working and he wants to explore. His curiosity gets the better of him as he sets out on his own into the unknown, meets new friends, and learns that having an imagination is the greatest adventure anyone can have.

    This book was inspired by my friend who is one of the youngest female African-American architects in the United States. The story subtly challenges gender and racial roles while celebrating a child’s innocence and imagination. I hope it can be part of a larger movement to encourage greater diversity in the profession I love.

    Joshua Sanabria, Author & Illustrator

    “This book was inspired by my friend who is one of the youngest female African-American architects in the United States,” said Josh Sanabria, author and illustrator of Norman’s Architecture Adventure. “The story subtly challenges gender and racial roles while celebrating a child’s innocence and imagination. I hope it can be part of a larger movement to encourage greater diversity in the profession I love.”

    Efforts to encourage more African-American women to pursue a career in architecture could not be more timely. Recent statistics convey a profession that is drastically behind the curve. The University of Cincinnati’s Database of African-American architects reports that out of 113,554 architects in the United States only 444 are African-American women.

    This incredibly small 0.39 percent represents an opportunity for positive disruption from the top of the profession down to how children are inspired to pursue a life in architecture from an early age.

    “Norman’s Architecture Adventure” is being published by GoArchitect, an indie publishing company on a mission to foster curious and creative confidence in order to unlock generations of innovators, leaders, and positive thinkers.

    To learn more and support this mission-driven campaign, Norman’s Architecture Adventure is available on Kickstarter until November 23rd.

    For more information visit www.ArchitectureAdventure.com

    Media Contact: 
    Josh Sanabria
    Email: jpsanabria@goarchitect.co
    Phone: 909-500-1916

    About GoArchitect:
    GoArchitect is an independent publishing company on a mission to foster curious and creative confidence in order to unlock generations of innovators, leaders, and positive thinkers. Founded in 2018, GoArchitect sells worldwide on www.GoArchitect.co and select retail stores.

    Source: GoArchitect

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  • Santa is Coming! Santa is Coming!

    Santa is Coming! Santa is Coming!

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    updated: Nov 10, 2017

    The magical POLAR EXPRESS™ journey to the North Pole begins this Saturday, Nov. 11, at Texas State Railroad. 

    November may seem a little early to start celebrating Christmas but it’s never too early to share in the spirit of the season. The nights are getting cooler and winter is in the air. Avoid the crowds and celebrate before the stress of shopping and extended family-time constraints get in the way. November trains tend to be less crowded, making them much more enjoyable for family groups.

    The best part? Everyone gets to wear their pajamas out in public and children of all ages will have more of a one-on-one experience with the cast; conductors, elves, waiters and chefs and the man in red … SANTA CLAUS!

    Polar Express prices range from $20 to $100 per ticket. Many dates in December are already sold-out, and the prices will be higher the closer to Christmas it gets.

    For more information, visit www.texasstaterailroad.net or call 855-632-7729.

    About THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride – Official THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Rides are licensed by Rail Events Inc. on behalf of Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Inc. Since 2005, Rail Events Inc. has held the exclusive license to operate THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Rides in the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom.

    THE POLAR EXPRESS and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Based on THE POLAR EXPRESS book and characters TM & © 1985 by Chris Van Allsburg. Used by permission of Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. (s17)
     

    Texas State Railroad
    Contact: Teresa Propeck
    Phone: 602-316-9887
    teresa@texasstaterailroad.net

    Source: Texas State Railroad

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  • Book Launch: How to Become a Millionaire: If a Black Guy Can Do It, So Can You!

    Book Launch: How to Become a Millionaire: If a Black Guy Can Do It, So Can You!

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    updated: Oct 18, 2017

    Get the tools you need for a life full of financial success. Paul Alleyne, an entrepreneur and financial mentor, has officially released his first book, How To Become A Millionaire: If A Black Guy Can Do It, So Can You!, available for purchase online at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and iTunes.

    Unlike other financial books, Paul offers a more personalized approach to success by helping readers understand their marketable skills and build a foundation of knowledge to thrive in the modern business world. No matter one’s financial situation, Paul gives them the tools they need to reframe their thinking and spark a more proactive and purposeful mindset. A mindset that’s based on three fundamental principles: remain teachable, have great work ethics, and take full responsibility for one’s life. Once put into practice, he claims that dreams can become realized and a path to success forged.

    Today, I challenge you to do something that will draw you one step closer to your dreams. It took me two years and four months for me get my book out to the public. That may seem like a long time for some people, but I have learned that success doesn’t come overnight. It comes from making small sacrifices every day.

    Paul Alleyne, Author

    For years, Paul has fueled his passion into this project and looks forward to helping other motivated individuals prosper with his unique money making methods. The author details his journey toward completing this groundbreaking book:

    “Today, I challenge you to do something that will draw you one step closer to your dreams. It took me two years and four months for me get my book out to the public. That may seem like a long time for some people, but I have learned that success doesn’t come overnight. It comes from making small sacrifices every day.”

    Contact Paul Alleyne and find additional information on impacting one’s future by visiting millionaireblackguy.com. The book is available for purchase online at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and iTunes now and follow Paul on social media for daily updates @millionaireblackguy.

    About the author:

    Born and raised in Queens, New York, Paul Alleyne earned a BS from Duke University and an MD from Stony Brook University. After a successful career in medicine, he now dedicates his time to helping others reach their ultimate potential and sharing his inspirational financial methods with people all over the country. His book, How To Become A Millionaire: If A Black Guy Can Do It, So Can You!, is his debut as an author.

    Source: Paul Alleyne

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  • Texas State Railroad Announces Service to the North Pole

    Texas State Railroad Announces Service to the North Pole

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    updated: Sep 22, 2017

    Texas State Railroad begins service to the North Pole aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ starting on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. The magical story comes to life the minute the train departs the Palestine Depot for the journey to the North Pole. (The adventure is even more fun when families and friends show up in their pajamas!)

    Enveloped by the motion picture soundtrack, passengers will relive the magic of the tale as they are whisked away on THE POLAR EXPRESS™. Once onboard, chefs serve hot chocolate and cookies as they recite the classic children’s book, The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg. (Be sure to purchase a book along with your tickets so your child can read his/her own book along with the chefs.)

    Seats are limited in the exclusive 24-seat Presidential Car where keepsake POLAR EXPRESS™ mugs, hot chocolate and cookies make this a truly magical experience. First Class features table-top seating for parties of four along with POLAR EXPRESS™ mugs, hot chocolate and cookies. Coach, with historic Pullman-style seating, hot chocolate and cookies, has large viewing windows, thrilling children as they get their first glimpse of Santa and the North Pole.

    At the North Pole, Santa and his elves greet passengers and then board the train. St. Nick gives each child the first gift of Christmas – a silver sleigh bell (only believers can hear ringing!). On the ride back to THE POLAR EXPRESS™ train depot, chefs lead passengers in singing joyous Christmas carols.

    About THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride

    Official THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Rides are licensed by Rail Events Inc. on behalf of Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Inc. Since 2005, Rail Events Inc. has held the exclusive license to operate THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Rides in the U.S., Canada, and the United Kingdom.

    About THE POLAR EXPRESS Film

    The Academy Award-winning team of Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis reunite for THE POLAR EXPRESS, an inspiring adventure based on the beloved children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. Sony Pictures Imageworks and visual effects supervisor Ken Ralston, Oscar winners for their innovative work, help bring the story vividly to the screen in full CG animation through Imageworks ‘ next-generation motion capture process that allows live-action performances to drive the emotions and movements of the digital characters. Warner Home Video will once again offer THE POLAR EXPRESS in standard-definition, Blu-ray and 3D DVD versions this holiday season.

    About THE POLAR EXPRESS Book

    THE POLAR EXPRESS film is based on Chris Van Allsburg’s classic Christmas picture book, which tells the story of a boy who takes a magical Christmas Eve train ride to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa. First published by the Houghton Mifflin Company in 1985, The Polar Express became an instant family favorite and has sold more than 6 million copies worldwide. In 1986 it won the prestigious Caldecott Medal for Illustration.  

    About Warner Bros. Consumer Products

    Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.

    About Rail Events Inc.

    Rail Events Inc. is the industry leader in rail-related special events management. In 2016, we licensed events that hosted over one million guests at 50 partner railroads in the U.S., Canada, and the UK. Rail Events Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Heritage Railways, which is the premier operator of heritage railroads in the United States.

    THE POLAR EXPRESS and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Based on THE POLAR EXPRESS book and characters TM & © 1985 by Chris Van Allsburg. Used by permission of Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. (s17)

    Source: Texas State Railroad

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  • ‘Spiritworks ~ a God Story; Freedom From Addiction’ by Book Author Rick Greene

    ‘Spiritworks ~ a God Story; Freedom From Addiction’ by Book Author Rick Greene

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    Sick and tired of being sick and tired…

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    updated: Aug 15, 2017

    ​Book author Rick Greene, also known as “Spiritworks” releases his second edition of his book, “Spiritworks ~ A  God Story” which is now called “Spiritworks ~ A God Story; Freedom From Addiction.” 

    Rick Greene’s book expressly tells his own personal story as he recalls his road to addiction, the life of his once lost soul who eventually found sobriety through God, and how he was able to overcome the pain of his past. Rick Greene aka “Spiritworks” story is one of faith, hope, love, obedience and the hunger for what God can do to bring his believers out of the darkness of living in a world of drugs and alcohol.  

    From the streets of Cincinnati, Ohio, to jail, to finding God. From drugs and alcohol to living sober, ‘Spiritworks’ story is one of hope, and a life of purpose. Through this purpose ‘Spiritworks’ was led to donating a kidney to a complete stranger. ‘Spiritworks’ found the love, peace, and joy to serve God and be the husband and father God wants him to be.

    Rashane K. Crayton, Dream It PR & Marketing

    Book author Rick Greene also known as “Spiritworks” was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. The youngest of 11 children, Rick Greene remembers the sting of verbal and physical abuse inflicted by his alcoholic mother. However, there was one bright spot in his young life, his father. Rick’s father was the one that woke the children up every Sunday morning and took them to church. Even though his father was a functioning alcoholic, he loved his children. The relentless abuse issued out by his mother left Rick convinced that he was a failure. To make matters worse was a learning disability that went ignored. Rick eventually started drinking, smoking weed and ultimately using cocaine to escape. At 19, he married and started a family. Rick worked temp jobs, but feeding his addiction was his priority. “I wasn’t eating. I was skinny. My skin didn’t look good, you know. You look like you live. I looked like a slave to Satan,” he says.

    Rick eventually left his family, knowing he was only harming them. For more than a decade, Rick was in and out of jail for child support violations — just more reminders that he was a complete failure. One day, Rick was getting ready to appear in court once again, and decided to get high to soften the blow. This time, Rick decided he’d had enough. Rick asked the Lord for forgiveness and gave Him his life. He then went to court and was sentenced to six months. During that time, he read the Bible and began to understand that he had great worth in God’s eyes. 

    After his release, Rick started making things right: He found a church home, stayed off drugs, and caught up with his child support. In time, Rick was able to forgive his mother and found it freed him. Rick has since remarried. He and Stephanie are active in their church but spend most of their spare time with their two boys. Rick knows he’s made his share of mistakes, but he knows his self-worth is defined by God’s love and forgiveness. “The Holy Spirit is always reminding me, Rick, you’re forgiven, Father God’s given you a clean slate. Jesus is sweeter than honey. And once you taste Him, I promise you, you’ll want more.”

    “Spiritworks ~ A God Story; Freedom From Addiction” is available now on Amazon.com.

    For interviews and professional bookings contact: Rashane Crayton, Dream It PR & Marketing, dreamitpr@yahoo.com.

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  • Judith Orloff M.D., Kyle McMahon & Eden Collinsworth on Moments with Marianne Radio Show

    Judith Orloff M.D., Kyle McMahon & Eden Collinsworth on Moments with Marianne Radio Show

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    updated: May 14, 2017

    Tune in on Sunday, May 14th at 8pm EST and Saturday, May 20th at 10am & 10pm EST for a soul inspiring interviews on the Moments with Marianne radio show, with host Marianne Pestana as she talks with Judith Orloff MD about her new book, The Empath’s Survival Guide: Life Strategies for Sensitive People, followed by Kyle McMahon a Warner recording artist and four-time guest on Oprah’s Lifeclass about The Power of Telling Your Story, followed by an insightful interview with Eden Collinsworth, VP at Hearst Corportation about her new book Behaving Badly: The New Morality in Politics, Sex and Business

    Moments with Marianne is heard at Dreamvisions 7 Radio Network & WMEX 1510AM Boston. Not in the Boston area?  Click here to listen LIVE at 8pm EST: http://rdo.to/WMEX

    “Dr. Orloff shows that intuition can help us lead smarter, saner lives. She is a serene maverick.”

    The Empath’s Survival Guide with Judith Orloff, M.D. 

    Transforming the face of psychiatry, Judith Orloff MD asserts that we are keepers of an innate intuitive intelligence so perceptive that it can tell us how to heal — and prevent — illness. Yet intuition and spirituality are the very aspects of our wisdom usually disenfranchised from traditional health care.

    Dr. Orloff is accomplishing for psychiatry what physicians like Dean Ornish and Mehmet Oz have done for mainstream medicine — she is proving that the links between physical, emotional, and spiritual health can’t be ignored. Dr. Orloff is a New York Times bestselling author and is on the UCLA psychiatric clinical faculty. She specializes in treating empaths and sensitive people in her Los Angeles-based private practice. She has spoken at medical schools, hospitals, the American Psychiatric Association, Fortune Magazine’s Most Powerful Women Summit, and alternative and traditional health forums — venues where she presents practical intuitive tools to doctors, patients, and everyday people. In response to her work, The Los Angeles Times calls Dr. Orloff “a prominent energy-based healer”.

    Judith Orloff, M.D. created The Empath’s Survival Guide (SoundsTrue 2017) as a practical, empowering book for everyone who wants to develop their sensitivities and empathy to become more caring people in an often insensitive world. Whether you’re a highly sensitive person, or an empath who absorbs other people’s stress, or simply someone who wants to live a more open-hearted life without burning out or experiencing compassion fatigue—this book is for you. It’s also for the loved ones of sensitive people who want to become more supportive of them. Sensitivity is a great gift that needs to be honored and developed.

    Dr. Orloff’s work has been featured in O Magazine, Forbes, Newsweek, USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, Self, Cosmo, The Washington Times, Teen Vogue, Scientific American, and the New York Post. She has appeared on The Today Show, The Dr. Oz Show, CBS Early Show, CNN, PBS, BBC5, and NPR. Dr. Orloff is also an  Elephant Journal, Huffington Post, and Psychology Today. http://www.drjudithorloff.com 

    The Power of Telling Your Story with Kyle McMahon

    Kyle McMahon is an active media millennial. As 111/Warner recording artist K.Mac (Kyle Mac) he is currently working on his debut SchizoSONIC which features such superstar collaborators as Monte Pittman (Madonna, Adam Lambert, Prong), Alex G (Justin Timberlake), The Passengerz (Madonna , Seal, Cher) and The Underground (Justin Timberlake, LFO). His first music video “A Letter 2 My Younger Self (Fatherless Sons)” hit 100,000 views in its first month.

    As a four-time guest on the Emmy-winning Oprah’s Lifeclass, Kyle has become the face of fatherless sons. Through his work with fatherless sons issues, he joined with NBC‘s Veronica De La Cruz and Everclear‘s Art Alexakis to create the Stand Up Man Up Campaign spawned from And Then There Were Two, a non-profit promoting responsible fatherhood. http://www.kylemcmahon.me

    Behaving Badly: The New Morality in Politics, Sex and Business with Eden Collinsworth

    Eden Collinsworth is a former media executive and business consultant. She was president of Arbor House Publishing Co. and founder of the Los Angeles-based monthly lifestyle magazine, BUZZ, before becoming a vice president at Hearst Corporation. She served as the chief operating officer and chief-of-staff at the EastWest Institute, a global think tank.

    After writing a bestselling book in China for Chinese businessmen on Western deportment, she launched Collinsworth & Associates, a Beijing-based consulting company, which specialized in intercultural communication.  

    What is the relevance of morality today? Addressing this question in Behaving Badly with self-effacing wit and unremitting resourcefulness, Eden Collinsworth enlists the famous, the infamous, and the heretofore unheard-of to unravel how we make moral choices in an increasingly complex—and ethically flexible—age. http://www.edencollinsworth.com

    For more show information or to learn more about Moments with Marianne visit www.MomentswithMarianne.com 

    Source: Marianne Pestana LLC

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  • Helping Refugee Children Travel to Other Worlds: Bookwitty Donates Books for Children in Lebanese Refugee Camp

    Helping Refugee Children Travel to Other Worlds: Bookwitty Donates Books for Children in Lebanese Refugee Camp

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    Jul 27, 2016

    In proportion to the size of its population, Lebanon hosts the highest number of Syrian refugees in the world. Bookwitty, a new digital content and book discovery platform, in collaboration with the UNHCR’s Save the Children, has donated books to supply a full mobile library in a refugee camp in the Bekaa Valley (https://youtu.be/gs2SUk5V5V0).

    “Books are very important for children: they expose them to a variety of topics and enhance their knowledge, and help stimulate their imagination. Reading books is also fundamental to motivate children to go to school and learn,” says Save the Children Lebanon’s Award Manager Ahmad Halablab, who is working with his organization to ensure that refugee children are not out of school for more than a month.

    “We didn’t have to think twice about helping the UNHCR launch a new mobile library considering that universal access to books is at the core of what we are about.”

    Cindy Carvalho, Director of Marketing

    Over 800 books for children ages 6 to 14 were chosen by the UNHCR’s Save the Children educational advisors from Bookwitty’s extensive multi-lingual book catalogue to answer the pressing needs of a new mobile library. The mobile library concept is already present in other refugee camps in northern Lebanon, but there are none yet in the Bekaa Valley refugee camp.

    The objective is to promote education and literacy by providing children, especially those who have not yet attended school, with a wide range of books. “We didn’t have to think twice about helping the UNHCR launch a new mobile library considering that universal access to books is at the core of what we are about,” says Cindy Carvalho, Marketing Director at Bookwitty.

    Bookwitty has also used its digital content platform to bring awareness about the  refugee crisis by posting personal stories, interviews and articles written by journalists, authors and refugees themselves. The posts showcase a more personal side to the situation that goes beyond just facts and figures.

    “As avid readers, the entire team at Bookwitty recognizes the importance of reading, not just from an educational standpoint, but also to allow children to be momentarily transported somewhere else; giving them respite from their current situation,”

    Launched in 2015, Bookwitty.com is a unique knowledge-sharing platform that is centered around book discovery. It allows users to find, share and write content on books and a variety of topics, both specific and general. Through user generated-content, people can discover and purchase books, even the most inaccessible.  It was named Official Content Platform in 2015 for both the TechCrunch Disrupt conference in London, as well as for Book Riot Live, an event for book lovers in NYC.

    Source: Bookwitty

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  • TLC’s Star Whitney Way Thore on Moments With Marianne

    TLC’s Star Whitney Way Thore on Moments With Marianne

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    From the star of TLC’s My Big Fat Fabulous Life and the YouTube sensation “A Fat Girl Dancing” comes an empowering memoir about letting go of your limitations and living the life you deserve, catch the interview on Moments with Marianne.

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    Jul 1, 2016

    ​​​​From the star of TLC’s My Big Fat Fabulous Life and the YouTube sensation “A Fat Girl Dancing” comes an empowering memoir about letting go of your limitations and living the life you deserve.  Catch the soul inspiring interview on Moments with Marianne at Dreamvisions 7 Radio Network & WMEX 1510AM Boston.

    Whitney Way Thore stands five feet two inches tall and weighs well over three hundred pounds, and she is totally, completely, and truly . . . happy. But she wasn’t always the vivacious, confident woman you see on TV. Growing up as a dancer, Whitney felt the pressure to be thin, a desire that grew into an obsession as she got older. From developing an eating disorder as a teenager, to extreme weight gain in college, to her ongoing struggle with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), Whitney reveals her fight to overcome the darkest moments in her life. She holds nothing back, opening up about the depths of her depression as well as her resilience in the face of constant harassment and mistreatment.

    As I got older, I realized that I wanted to be something more than beautiful

    Whitney Way Thore, Star of TLC’s My Big Fat Fabulous Life & Founder of No Body Shame

    Now Whitney is on top of the world and taking no BS (Body Shame, of course). And she’s sharing the steps she took to get there and the powerful message behind her successful No Body Shame campaign. She even reveals her favorite “F” word (it’s probably not what you think), the thrill of doing it with the lights on, and the story behind the “Fat Girl Dancing” video that started it all.  

    The mission of the No Body Shame campaign is to help every individual overcome the debilitating effects of societal-induced shame. Supporters of No Body Shame have named weight, height, skin color, sexual orientation, gender, different abilities, and specific physical attributes as causes of shame. Whitney believes that when we commit ourselves to living our best lives now, accepting ourselves as we are even if others do not accept us, real changes in confidence and quality of life are not only possible, but imminent. 

    To learn more about Whitney Way Thore and No Body Shame visit: http://www.nobodyshame.com

    In a single moment your life can change!  “Moments with Marianne” is a transformative hour that covers an endless array of topics with the ‘best of the best.’ Her guest are leaders in their fields, ranging from inspirational authors, top industry leaders, business and spiritual entrepreneurs.  Each guest is gifted, and a true visionary!  A recognized leader in her own work, and while teaching others to develop, refocus, and grow; Marianne will bring the best guest, and sometimes a special surprise.  Don’t miss this – you never know just which ‘moment’ will change your life forever.

    Tune in Friday, July 1st at 5am & 5pm EDT & Thursday, July 7th at 5am & 5pm EDT on Moments with Marianne at Dreamvisions 7 Radio Network & WMEX 1510AM Boston.  Tune in LIVE 5am & 5pm EDT! http://rdo.to/DREAM7

    Source: Moments with Marianne

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  • Bestselling Book Moments: Magic, Miracles, and Martinis by Amy Van Atta Slater Released on May 20th

    Bestselling Book Moments: Magic, Miracles, and Martinis by Amy Van Atta Slater Released on May 20th

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    Transform Your Life and Break Free of Limitations for Lasting Happiness.

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    updated: May 18, 2016

    ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​If you’re unhappy, struggling through one challenge after another, and feeling disconnected from everyone, you are not alone. Regardless of the reason, unhappiness can permeate every area of life if left unchecked. So is it possible to shift perspectives and live a life of happiness and peace? Engaging and practical, Moments: Magic, Miracles, and Martinis, How To Move Forward In Times Of Uncertainty by Amy Van Atta Slater presents simple steps to take ownership of your happiness, health, love, and prosperity, towards a greater level of self-awareness and success. 

    Moments is the unexpected, life-changing journey Amy takes as she navigates the challenges of divorce, single parenting, chronic Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and her father’s diagnosis of Lewy Body Dementia towards wellness and a fulfilling life. Using this remarkable book as your roadmap, learn how to gain greater empowerment and change your life to have lasting happiness.

    “Moments is a must read for anyone looking to overcome obstacles”

    Douglas Wick, Oscar Award Winning Producer

    As an SVP of a leading technology company, highly sought after leadership mentor, keynote speaker and single parent, Amy Van Atta Slater transforms challenges into opportunities.  It is through her insights on life, business, personal development, parenting and mindfulness, that she has inspired thousands of business professionals and creative thinkers to adjust, rethink and refocus in every field and walk of life.

    After graduating from the University of California at Berkeley, Amy soon became a noted leader in business, and 25 years later, she is consistently inspiring others towards greater levels of success. Motivating the masses with galvanizing speeches, Amy empowers others to build their brands and lead through the cultivation of culture. As a corporate strategy advisor and private executive mentor, Amy cultivates the development of core leadership skills combined with compassion, mindfulness and authenticity. Her unique approach to leadership development has garnered Amy coveted keynote speaking opportunities, such as the 2014 Forrester Research Convention, as a panelist at the Domo Women in Business Tour and as a featured speaker along side Jay Leno at the 2016 Apttus Accelerate conference in San Francisco.

    What people are saying about Moments: Magic, Miracles, and Martinis​

    “A quick burst of inspiration, Moments provides encouragement during life’s most difficult times.” – Lisa Germani, CBS Eye on Detroit Field Reporter, Street Beat On Air Host at CW50 & Producer 

    “Raw and real. Author Amy Van Atta Slater’s take on facing the reality of life with its myriad of challenges and blessings, will leave you validated, refreshed and grateful for the soulful dive.” – Dr. Shawne Duperon, 6 Time EMMY® winner, Project Forgive Founder 

    “A beautiful book, about choices and how they converge on lives. Healing emotions and changing our path after “the perfect storm” we all face during life. To find out that, after all, we are not just left with ruins.” – Valentina Martelli, CEO, IbiscusMedia, TV Host, Producer, Documentary Filmmaker 

    “Moments provides inspiration that will carry you through any challenges life has to offer and keep you knowing you are not going though this alone.” – Michelle Patterson, CEO, Women Networking & California Women’s Conference

    The paperback version of Moments: Magic, Miracles, and Martinis will be released on May 20th, published by Turtle Spirit Press.  Moments is available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and select independent bookstores. 

    To learn more about Moments: Magic, Miracles, and Martinis and Amy Van Atta Slater visit www.AmyVSlater.com 

    Source: Marianne Pestana LLC

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