ALEDO, TX, February 09, 2013 (Press-News.org) Bedford, author of the recently released Angela 1: Starting Over, addresses common issues that teenagers face daily: divorce, separations of family and friends and bullying. Add the violation of rights within a system intended to protect students, and it's too much for main character Angela Fournier. Angela, with the help of her friends, forges an investigation of an entire school district and puts an end to the injustice that they discover. Bedford's book has an entertaining storyline yet delivers an important message for pre-teens and teens.
"At the restaurant table, during a meal, three Angela story lines came to me all at once. I jotted down the main plot ideas for each book and the specific story arc covering all three. Many of the characters were already in my mind and I noted 'foil' characters to complement them. I then wrote out a rough outline for each book, and this was all during lunch." ... David A. Bedford. Angela 1: Starting Over, is the first of a three part series, second book is complete and the third installment is underway.
Bedford grew up in Argentina and attended Texas Tech University and received a BA and MA. He also attended The University of Texas at Austin, and earned a PhD in foreign language education. He's prepared missionaries for language study and served as a consultant for the Southern Baptist Foreign Mission Board and was the Language Lab Director and Adjunct Professor of Spanish at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.
The Instructor of Spanish at TCU, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas, is available for book signings, presentations and speeches. Angela 1: Starting Over is available for $9.50 (ISBN 978-0615761596) and may be purchased from Amazon at: http://amzn.to/XjfI6x
Rising Phoenix Press is an independent publisher founded by authors and illustrators. Our mission is to succeed through innovative cross-promotion, creative marketing, and original content.
For further information, please contact us at: contact@risingphoenixpress.net or www.risingphoenixpress.net
Author David A. Bedford Tackles Bullying and Injustice: Preteen Book - Angela 1: Starting Over
Bedford's novel, Angela 1: Starting Over, addresses relevant teen issues such as bullying, divorce and being labeled the new kid in school. Main character, Angela, along with her closest friends, exposes a conspiracy that affects an entire district.
2013-02-09
[Attachments] See images for this press release:
ELSE PRESS RELEASES FROM THIS DATE:
Orion Systems Integrators, Inc. Achieves a Microsoft Gold Competency in Application Development
2013-02-09
Orion Systems Integrators, Inc. today announced it has attained a Gold Competency in Application Development, demonstrating a "best-in-class" ability and distinguishes itself within the top 1 percent of Microsoft's partner ecosystem.
To earn a Microsoft gold competency, partners must successfully complete exams (resulting in Microsoft Certified Professionals) to prove their level of technology expertise, and then designate these certified professionals uniquely to one Microsoft competency, ensuring a certain level of staffing capacity. They also must submit ...
Cheltenham Raises Stakes on Gold Cup Race - Racegoers Scrambling for Last Tickets
2013-02-09
Drawing a crowd of over 70,000 racegoers a year, many would call the Gold Cup the National Hunt Festival's prime attraction. But Cheltenham organizers beg to differ, claiming the race has not yet reached its peak celebrity status. To offset the race's convergence with the festival's other attractions, Cheltenham's masterminds limit ticket purchases to elevate the race's stature.
Many would think that over GBP800,000 in presales would accredit the Gold Cup with the title of flagship event. For those who would think that an estimated GBP200,000 lost in purchased tickets ...
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon Dr. Richard Joseph Brown Launches New Website Design
2013-02-09
Scottsdale plastic surgeon, Dr. Richard Joseph Brown, is proud to announce he has given his website a new facelift! Dr. Brown re-launched his site to better serve his Scottsdale and Phoenix Arizona plastic surgery patients.
The new website, which launched this month, features several interactive elements such as animated in-depth procedure videos, and a before and after gallery which showcases some of his best plastic surgery results. The website also includes a "Monthly Specials" section for patients.
"We are so excited to have such a complete, beautiful ...
Proposed tax rate and credit changes could help Maryland businesses
2013-02-09
With the 2013 legislative session in full swing in Maryland, many lawmakers are focusing on making changes to aid businesses in the state. Thus far, a number of bills have been proposed that would change the corporate income tax rate and affect tax credits for businesses in certain areas.
In addition, a House committee has been established with the express purpose of improving the economy in the state, specifically by enhancing the business climate in Maryland. The committee will reportedly focus on a number of areas, including:
- Ways to limit bureaucratic holdups ...
How accurate are dogs at detecting illegal drugs?
2013-02-09
Whether at the airport, a mall or sometimes even around campus, law enforcement and security officers are often accompanied by working dogs. The use of dogs in crime investigation has evolved from tracking suspects involved in crimes to sniffing out explosives and drugs.
In a recent traffic stop on Interstate 25 near Denver, police called in a drug-sniffing dog after the occupants of the vehicle acted suspiciously. The vehicle was initially stopped because its license plate was not visible. When officers asked the driver and passenger where they were coming from, each ...
Facebook post gets teen arrested for drunk driving
2013-02-09
A recent arrest tied to a Facebook post offers a cautionary tale. Social media users vary on the amount of information they feel comfortable sharing via Facebook and Twitter. A few holdouts still even refuse to set up Facebook or Twitter profiles, but more people seem to lean toward the side of sharing too many details.
Law enforcement has taken note of the increasing comfort many feel posting about all aspects of their lives. In some situations, police are able to solve crimes based on incriminating evidence posted.
Teenager's post concerns Facebook friends
An ...
CDC report reveals frequency of drowsy driving in US
2013-02-09
When behind the wheel -- particularly when traveling long distances -- it is not uncommon for drivers to experience exhaustion. The lull of the engine and hours focusing on the road ahead can easily lead to fatigue. While these symptoms may seem commonplace and not raise concern among many drivers, recent statistics have shown that drowsy driving is a dangerous phenomenon on roads in South Carolina and across the country.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 2.5 percent of all fatal motor vehicle accidents in the U.S. are caused ...
Severely injured Texas seaman sues employer for Jones Act damages
2013-02-09
The jury trial of Texas seaman Sergio Higa's Jones Act lawsuit against his employer Esco Marine, Inc., is set to begin in February 2013 in Texas state court in Jefferson County. Higa's complaint alleges that while working on an Esco Marine vessel, he received a severe offshore injury because of his employer's negligence and the ship's unseaworthiness.
According to its website, Esco Marine is a major Brownsville ship dismantler and recycler.
The Jones Act
The Jones Act sets up a federal remedy -- similar in many ways to state workers' compensation systems -- that ...
Treasury department confirms historic money-laundering settlement
2013-02-09
On December 11, 2012, the U.S. Department of Treasury announced the largest bank settlement in U.S. history, totaling $875 million. The target of the lawsuit was HSBC, one of the largest banks in the world.
HSBC was charged with violating money-laundering regulations that are part of the Bank Secrecy Act. According to the U.S. government, HSBC allowed hundreds of millions of dollars from Mexican drug trafficking organizations to pass through its banks.
HSBC failed to put in place an anti-money laundering program that rated countries' risk for money laundering. For ...
Highway safety ratings in Texas are among the worst in the nation
2013-02-09
Maybe it was the 85 miles-per-hour speed limit change last year or the governor's veto of a statewide ban on texting while driving. No matter, a recent study shows that Texas has one of the lowest ratings in the nation for highway safety.
The Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety alliance issues a highway and auto safety report each year. Their tenth issue, The 2013 Roadmap of State Highway Safety Laws, compiles data from all 50 states and the District of Columbia, ranking them according to performance based on 15 recommended traffic safety laws. Some of the basic safety ...
LAST 30 PRESS RELEASES:
Influencer marketing can help tourism industry mitigate waste, pollution
Tufts named a top producer of U.S. Fulbright students
Material’s ‘incipient’ property could jumpstart fast, low-power electronics
In preparing children for a racially unequal society, families of colour can benefit from more support, study finds
Student refines 100-year-old math problem, expanding wind energy possibilities
Immunity against seasonal H1N1 flu reduces bird flu severity in ferrets, study suggests
Do starchy carbs cause cavities?
New study supports caution regarding use of steroids
Treatment strategy reprograms brain cancer cells, halting tumor growth
Digital program reduces fall risk and boosts strength in older adults
Why brain cancer is often resistant to immunotherapy
The Obesity Society commends FDA's resolution of obesity drug shortages, calls for enforcement against unauthorized compounding
A new path to recovery: Scientists uncover key brain circuit in the fight against cocaine use disorder
Problem-based learning helps students stay in school
Blood test could lead to better diagnosis and management of ALS
Drug may prevent some migraine attacks in children and teens
Researchers make recommendations for promoting sustainable development in mangrove forest areas
Shark activity in South African reef revealed by citizen scientist scuba divers
Eavesdropping on whale songs sparks new discoveries in whale ecology
Teachers express extreme concern about influence of online misogyny on students
Bluesky is similarly structured to other social media, but with some unusual features
Fossil eggshells from Utah's Cedar Mountain Formation include Cretaceous period eggs from 3 feathered bird-like dinosaurs, 2 herbivorous dinosaurs, and a crocodile-like species found for the first tim
Study: Extreme heat may speed up aging in older adults
A springtail-like jumping robot
When the wild things are: URI team reports on mammalian daily activity with surprising results
Morphing robot turns challenging terrain to its advantage
New study reveals how rogue planetary-mass objects form in young star clusters
School of rock: Properties of rocks in fault zones contribute to earthquake generation
Aston University microbiologist calls for public vigilance and urgent action on the danger of raw sewage in UK seas
Supercomputing illuminates detailed nuclear structure
[Press-News.org] Author David A. Bedford Tackles Bullying and Injustice: Preteen Book - Angela 1: Starting OverBedford's novel, Angela 1: Starting Over, addresses relevant teen issues such as bullying, divorce and being labeled the new kid in school. Main character, Angela, along with her closest friends, exposes a conspiracy that affects an entire district.