Are female writers beginning to dominate the nearly $3 billion children's literature market? What has the media abuzz is specifically the segment of the publishing world referred to as young adult (generally known as YA). NPR (National Public Radio) released the results of a reader survey of the 100 best-ever teen books. Out of the 235 books considered, 147 (63%) were written by women, and, not surprisingly, J.K. Rowling and Suzanne Collins were on the top of the list. Interestingly, some surveys of adult fiction show either a gender parity or else a male domination ...

Gone are the days of the mom-and-pop store where advertising was not necessary because it was the only shop in town. Today's entrepreneurs must compete in a virtually global marketplace, and the best way to remain competitive is through online social networking. "This is an entirely new playing field," says Dr. R. Kay Green, CEO of RKG Marketing Solutions and author of the new book "I've Been Called the B* Word... Now What Do I Do?" "An entrepreneur who wants to succeed in this new age of business must have an active online presence through ...

Dr. Susan M. Stuart, a board-certified dermatologist serving San Diego area women and men at La Jolla Dermatology, has expanded her cosmetic enhancement services to include the truly innovative fat-reduction treatment known as CoolSculpting. A specialist in cosmetic skin treatments and dermatology near San Diego, Dr. Stuart uses CoolSculpting in La Jolla to help healthy women and men decrease stubborn fat pockets around the midsection, including "love handles," "muffin tops" and bulges on the lower abdomen. "I often hear that diet and exercise ...

Source Marketing Direct hosted, The Marketing Debate: Productivity of Indirect vs. Direct Marketing, earlier this week in aid of businesses who fail to reach the right audience through traditional forms of marketing. The 90 minute encounter was Hector Montalvo's chance to promote the benefits of in-store promotions as a direct form of marketing that offers a higher ROI than many traditional marketing solutions, enabling the Managing Direct of Source Marketing Direct an opportunity to solidify his company's image as a top outsourced firm driven by marketing results. Topics ...

Dr. Mitchel Krieger isn't surprised by the findings of a new study showing improved quality of life for patients who undergo body contouring procedures following bariatric surgery. Dr. Krieger, who co-authored Bariatric Plastic Surgery: A Guide to Cosmetic Surgery After Weight Loss, says the study's results reflect the trends he and his partner, Dr. Andrew Goldberg, witness at their plastic surgery practice near Reston. "This study confirms what Dr. Goldberg and I have seen during our years of treating post-weight loss surgery patients in Virginia," Dr. Krieger ...

An emerging trend for many businesses is the outsourcing of In-store marketing campaigns. This year's holiday season will be the make or break for many UK businesses that rely on this period to provide up to 40% of the total years revenue. Avant Garde Ideals, who provide outsourced sales services in Southampton, report an increasing demand for in-store promotions and direct marketing by businesses that are in need of a guaranteed ROI for their marketing campaigns through the festive season. Consumers are bombarded with 3,000 marketing messages per day, according to the ...

December 15, Underground Elephant, SDBJ's fastest-growing private company 2011, partnered with Operation Homefront for its annual Holiday Toy Distribution event. Operation Homefront, a nationally based nonprofit, provides emergency financial and other assistance to the families of our service members and wounded warriors. Through multiple donation drives throughout the year, this is one way Operation Homefront is able to alleviate many of the financial burdens that many of the lower ranking enlisted military members endure. Underground Elephant and Operation Homefront ...

Improving the value of a service offered to clients is the ambition of many businesses. FireEdge have been able to achieve this simply introducing a strategy which focuses on customer relations. The implementation has come at no cost to the firm and offers many benefits to both FireEdge and their client base. 'Our clients are very pleased with the improved loyalty and retention rates. By ensuring customer care is a high priority and that personal relationships are built with customers as the point of sale we have improved retention by 11% in the last 3 months' says a spokesperson ...

Manual handling injuries are at the forefront of many businesses. Train Aid Ltd is set to address this issue by offering the UK business sector bespoke manual handling training. The company has decided to roll the training out in early 2013 after a short and successful trial period. The issue is a cause for concern for many companies due to the amount of work days that can be lost to injury. This type of training can potentially help protect productivity and the overall health of employees. The most common cause for people to miss three days or more off work is through ...

Over 120 elderly people attended a Christmas get-together at Family Investments in West Street, Brighton on Saturday 8th December. They spent time writing Christmas cards, calling family and friends and celebrating the festive season with other older people. Savings firm Family Investments organised the event in partnership with Age UK Brighton & Hove. "This is a fantastic event that offers a vital service for older people at Christmas time." said Family Investments Community Officer Faye Russell, "We clear one floor of our offices so people can come ...

Today's biggest challenge lies is finding ways to accomplish it more quickly and with greater cost efficiencies. An interview was recently conducted with Brett Harman, President of Bigelow Components, to address these issues and identify viable solutions. Q: Regardless of shape, material or complexity, it seems that more companies than ever are looking for ways that will deliver a better component for less. One process that's been receiving increased attention is cold forming. In your view what are some reasons for this? BH: Cold forming offers lots of advantages ...

South Africa is world renowned for its stunning landscapes, gorgeous beaches, heavenly cuisine and unrivalled wildlife safaris. With what seems like an unlimited amount of things to do, it can be difficult to narrow it down, so luckily South Africa Tourism has teamed up with luxury travel experts Black Tomato to create a tailor made journey to fit your every need. Now is as good time as any to hop over and discover the un-known secrets, with the knowledge that this adventure was designed specifically for you. Black Tomato are big fans of South Africa and have created ...

ERP Software Blog announced today the immediate availability of its revised Microsoft Dynamics ERP Quick Quote Tool available at www.erpsoftwareblog.com/quick-quote. This free online tool gives companies shopping for ERP software the ability to get a budgetary quote on Microsoft Dynamics ERP products without hassle or delays. The latest revision includes the new Microsoft Dynamics ERP Perpetual Licensing Model pricing available to calculate the cost of Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 and the cost of Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013. With the release of Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013, ...

Slotland's new Ice Queen slots game is a sparkling winter fantasy from the pages of Hans Christian Andersen with a magical Bonus Game. The boy, kidnapped by the Ice Queen in the classic fairy tale, and the sister who struggles to rescue him, appear in the beautifully illustrated and animated Bonus Game. Players choose a magic wand for them to destroy ice statues that can reveal extra chips. Ice Queen Deposit Bonuses and Free Chip are available for all players. Details are on the casino's new Promotions tab which summarizes all bonuses currently available at any given ...

Throughout the economic tumult of the last few years, many retirees have done anything and everything possible to get as much value out of their retirement accounts as possible. For some retirees, however, stretching a retirement account too far can result in big penalties from the IRS. According to a recent article from Daily Finance, most people who are 70 1/2 years or older are required to take a distribution from their traditional IRA or 401(k) before the end of the year; those who have just turned 70 1/2 in 2012 have an extended deadline, until April 1 of 2013. Regardless, ...

An article featured on CNN offered a unique insight into the world of photography developed by one professional. Over the past few years, photographer Seth Casteel has taken photos of dogs at play. What makes his pictures stand out is that he captures the action shots from an underwater perspective. Professional photographer Tanja H. Ellis took note of this unique niche. According to the article, the idea to shoot in the water occurred to Casteel when one of his furry clients jumped into a pool during a photography session. After an individual posted a few of Casteel's ...

Spokane animal hospital and alternative health provider, Legacy Animal Medical Center, is a certified Vet-Stem Cell Therapy veterinary hospital. Vet-Stem Cell Therapy is a surgical procedure that has been proven to eliminate pain and discomfort in animals and can have positive lasting effects up to eighteen months. Over 8,000 animals have been treated with Vet-Stem to relieve arthritis in dogs and cats and relieve pain in tendons, ligaments, and joints in horses. Stem cell therapy is an alternative option for pet owners whose pet does not respond well to traditional ...

Total Tax Solutions, is leveraging the new changes recently made available through the IRS's Fresh Start Program to help individual taxpayers and small businesses file an Offer in Compromise and finally reach an affordable tax settlement with the IRS. Many taxpayers through their own actions or due to financial hardships such as job loss, the economy affecting their business or financial strains due to medical bills, have found themselves in serious trouble with the IRS unable to pay taxes owed. Enhancements to the IRS Fresh Start Program include an easier lien process, ...

www.danallex-com1.webs.com will tell you what mysteries are coming in the future. "Flashdrive" will keep you turning page after page through an interesting plot where local authorities, the FBI and retirees all join together and solve the crime. The next in the series, "Hoodoos," promises to keep you guessing about the murder of an unpopular local businessman. When retired sheriff, Dave Johnson and his wife, Jan, find the body, it starts an avalanche of mystery and suspense that almost means the end to our hero. "Cedar Breaks," which ...

Dr. Charles Hooper, Jr., dentist in Chattanooga, is happy to be featuring an online smile gallery as a part of his practice's website. The gallery is designed to highlight the improvement patients can achieve through Dr. Hooper's treatment. "I am glad that we are showing examples of our work on the website. We have been providing dental service to Chattanooga since 1970 and it's great to be able to highlight some of our work on the website. I hope that many of our patients will take some time to check out the gallery," said Dr. Hooper, family dentist in Chattanooga. The ...

Dr. Michael Huguet, Pleasant Hill dentist, is featuring an easy to use appointment request form on his practice's website. By using this tool, patients are able to request an appointment with Dr. Huguet without ever having to even pick up the phone. "I am glad that our practice is making it easy for patients to request appointments online. We are always looking for ways to make our practice more patient-friendly and this is a great example of that. I hope that many of our patients will utilize this service in the future," said Dr. Huguet, Pleasant Hill family ...

Aqua Safe Carpet Care provides professional carpet cleaning in Dallas TX. Aqua Safe has launched a new website for their company to help clients find frequently requested information more easily. The new website provides a user friendly interface allowing visitor's access to business information and their 24 hour emergency hotline. Aqua Safe carpet cleaning Dallas offers a wide variety of cleaning services including: - Carpet Cleaning - Drapery Cleaning - Rug Cleaning - Carpet Repair - Carpet Installation - Stain Removal - Scotchguard With a 24 hour emergency ...

When you are involved in any type of accident that results in personal injury, liability will need to be determined before compensation can be sought. This may seem like a fairly black and white proposition, but it seldom is. In every accident, there are at least two sides. In some instances there are more, many of which you may fail to account for. So, how do you decide who is at fault in an accident? You don't. You leave that up to an experienced personal injury lawyer. Why Hire a Lawyer? When you sustain a serious personal injury, there will be an immediate ...

Some would argue that proper nutrition is a basic human right. Certainly no one would argue that it is not a basic right of nursing home residents. Sadly, millions of people living in nursing homes face dangerous levels of malnutrition every year, often leading to serious injury and even death. If you suspect your loved one is suffering from nursing home malnutrition, you have a right to hire an injury lawyer to investigate your claim. If it is determined that your loved one is, in fact, being malnourished due to nursing home abuse and neglect, you have a right to hold ...

Our modern society's increasing reliance on screen-based technologies - including computers, smartphones, iPods, GPS devices, and more - has led to frequent eye strain and headaches among the general population. But why do computers cause eye strain, and what can be done to prevent it? Computer Vision Syndrome First, it is important to understand the full impact that a long day's work in front of a computer can have on you. If a stiff neck, burning eyes, headaches, and fatigued eyes all sound familiar to you, you may be one of many people suffering from a condition ...