Hot Topic! Al Franken Controversy

Author Alan Skorski presents an interesting argument against the honesty of Minnesota Senator Al Franken in “Pants on Fire.”

Al Franken was a "nobody" in the arena of political punditry before he wrote two best-selling books, Rush Limbaugh is a Big Fat Idiot and Lies and Lying Liars Who Tell Them. Now one of the most prominent figures on the liberal Air America radio network, formed to counter the mostly conservative voice of mainstream talk radio, he consistently boasts "I tell the truth" and "I hold myself to an impossibly high standard when it comes to telling the truth."

Until now, says Alan Skorski, Franken's continuous smears against his enemies while promoting himself as the "ultimate truth teller" have gone unchallenged by the mainstream media. Surprisingly, even conservative or right-leaning media have not challenged the falsity of much of what he says, although Franken does not define what he believes is a lie, except to say that conservatives "get away with it." In contrast, Skorski defines a lie as "intentionally telling an untruth with the purpose of trying to cover up or get away with something," which he then accuses Franken of doing with impunity.


For more on this hot topic, pick up a copy of Skorski's "Pants on Fire" from your favorite retailer or online at http://www.amazon.com.


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http://www.alfranken.com/

http://www.usnews.com/blogs/god-and-country/2009/07/08/with-al-franken-victory-no-republican-jews-in-the-senate.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Franken

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090707/ap_on_go_co/us_franken_senate

Turner Publishing at BEA

Turner Tops List of Publishers Weekly Fast-Growing Publishing Companies

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Publishers Weekly has named Turner Publishing Company as the top-ranked publisher on their list of fast-growing companies. Despite a difficult economy, Turner’s growth has expanded exponentially, yielding a 321 percent increase in trade sales between 2006 and 2008.

Turner Publishing expects continued growth with the launch of the new series “Any Number of Things.” The first title in the series, 21 Things to Create a Better Life, will ship in April. 21 Things is a compilation of low-hassle, high-impact practices that enable people to be healthier, wealthier, and wiser. A robust website—twentyonethings.com—has been created to market the book, along with a full line of merchandise, including shirts, mugs, mouse pads, and more to reinforce the positive habits that 21 Things builds.

Turner plans to continue to grow both organically as well as through acquisition. In February, Turner acquired the inventory and option rights for 431 titles from Cumberland House Press.

Turner will also continue to release fiction on both national and regional interest. The novel When Buddha Met Bubba, a touching story defined as “My Name Is Earl” meets Robert Pirsig’s Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, is slated for release this fall.

Todd Bottorff commented, “It’s such an honor. With the whole team here working so hard to create a great publishing company, it’s nice to receive the positive feedback. We are so thankful for our authors, readers, booksellers, and distributors who help make this a reality.”

Founded in 1985, Turner Publishing is an award-winning, independent publisher based in Nashville, Tennessee. Turner Publishing Company imprints include: Turner, Trade Paper Press, and Iroquois Press. More information is available at turnerpublishing.com.

For the full Publishers Weekly article on how Turner Publishing is a stand-out independent publisher, please visit their website at publishersweekly.com.

Contact Information:
Laura Morris
Marketing
Phone: (615) 255-2665
Email: marketing@turnerpublishing.com

Turner Publishing Acquires Remaining Inventory and Exclusive Option to Purchase Titles from Cumberland House Press

Turner Publishing announced it has acquired the remaining inventory and the exclusive option to purchase the remaining 432 titles from Nashville-based Cumberland House. The titles affected are in a variety of categories in both fiction and non-fiction.

Turner Publishing will be the vendor of record for the selected titles going forward. “We’re excited to provide a home for these authors and will be fully supporting these titles,” said Turner President and Publisher Todd Bottorff. “We will be selling the existing inventory and then converting titles to Turner imprints,” he added. Copies of these titles will be available from Turner’s distribution center or through select quality book wholesalers. Marketing and events will be handled exclusively by Turner for these titles and their authors.

Ron Pitkin commented, “I am very pleased that the authors of these 432 wonderful Cumberland House books will have a new home at Turner Publishing. Turner has an excellent reputation in the publishing world, and I believe it will be an ideal place for these Cumberland House books and authors.”

For a list of the affected titles or more information please contact Turner Publishing.

Founded by Ron Pitkin in 1996, Cumberland House publishes gift books, cooking, history, health, sports, entertainment and regional titles.

Founded in 1985, Turner Publishing is an award-winning, independent publisher based in Nashville, Tennessee. Turner Publishing Company imprints include: Turner, Trade Paper Press, and Iroquois Press. More information is available at turnerpublishing.com.

Contact Information:
Laura Morris
Marketing
Phone: (615) 255-2665
Email: marketing@turnerpublishing.com

Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise: Simple Changes Make a Big Difference!

It’s a given that people are stressed out from everyday factors in their lives. The economy is tough; we can’t seem to shake those last few pounds. We get so bogged down in the minutiae of everyday life that we simply do not have enough time for ourselves. 21 Things to Create a Better Life contains simple, easy-to-follow tips that will make the most of what little time we have for ourselves by creating habits out of twenty-one simple steps.

What makes this book powerful is its unique ability to take seemingly common sense tips and transform them into a habit that will greatly benefit your life. While some may be skeptical about a tip such as washing your hands, what they don’t realize is infectious diseases are the third biggest killer in the United States and catching the common cold is easily preventable!

Included in 21 Things is an interactive guide to help readers keep track of the small habits that wind up making a big difference. Embracing the 21 Things plan of action will put readers on a direct path to becoming healthier, wealthier, and wiser.

Todd Bottorff is a graduate of Harvard University, author, editor, and award-winning publisher. He has edited or published hundreds of titles in varying subjects including creativity, history, and literary fiction. Todd lives with his wife and two children in Nashville.

21 Things to Create a Better Life is the first installment in a series of titles called the “Things” series slated for release under Turner’s new imprint, Trade Paper Press. Turner Publishing is an award-winning, independent publisher based in Nashville, Tennessee. Imprints include Turner, Trade Paper Press, and Iroquois Press.

The History of Pennsylvania Told Through Historic Photographs

The birthplace of both the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution,
Pennsylvania is steeped in history as deep as that of the United States as a whole. Founded in 1682, Pennsylvania would see America’s first public protest against slavery, its first colonial constitution to ensure freedom of conscience, and a daguerreotype image of Philadelphia’s Central High School
that remains the oldest known photograph taken anywhere in the United States. That landmark image is among the many highlights of Historic Photos of Pennsylvania.

The nearly 200 photos in this volume showcase Pennsylvania’s natural beauty, industrial might, and advances in education and the arts. Farmlands and waterfalls, coal mines and steel mills, museums and universities—all contribute to the tapestry that is Pennsylvania’s landscape and history. Most of
all, the images in this collection pay tribute to the people who have made up Pennsylvania’s storied past, even as the state looks ahead to a hopeful future.

“I hope the photos in this collection will inspire people to look more deeply into Pennsylvania’s past and hopefully find something, or someone with whom they feel a connection,” says Beardsley. “I hope readers find a commonality of experience and place in these photos.”

Historic Photos of Pennsylvania is part of Turner Publishing’s Historic Photos series. These books, highlighting the history of the great cities, landmarks, events, and key figures across America, have been acclaimed as a staple in the collection of anyone who loves history.

The History of Long Island Told Through Historic Photographs

The largest island in the continental United States, Long Island comprises Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk counties. With a rich history that has included American Indian tribes such as the Massapequa, Shinnecock, and Quogue, among others; colonists from England and the Netherlands; and immigrants who arrived by way of Ellis Island, Long Island thrives today on its wealth of industry, agriculture, natural beauty, and the contributions of its nearly eight million residents.

Those very attributes are showcased in this volume, Historic Photos of Long Island. From the lighthouse at Montauk, to the growth of the Long Island Rail Road, to the factories of Long Island City, the breadth, contrasts, and vitality of the Island through a century of its life shine forth in the black-and-white images collected here. Windmills and tide mills, potatoes and oysters, aviators and fishermen—all are a part of the Island’s history, and all are represented vividly among the nearly 200 images seen in Historic Photos of Long Island.

“This book is unique for two reasons,” explains publisher Todd Bottorff, “the high quality of printing and binding and the fact that many have never seen these photos.”

Historic Photos of Long Island is part of Turner Publishing’s Historic Photos series. These books, highlighting the history of the great cities, landmarks, events, and key figures across America, have been acclaimed as a staple in the collection of anyone who loves history.