(NAPSI)—If you or someone you care about is among America’s more than 74 million baby boomers, you may be glad to know of a helpful new book. It was written by a go-to resource for crisis financial planning, who frequently receives referrals from nursing homes, assisted-living facilities and home health agencies for clients in need Read More …
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CALIFORNIA EDUCATION New Teachers’ Helper
(NAPSI)—San Francisco’s June Jordan School for Equity (JJSE) is a cutting-edge national model referred to by leading scholar Linda Darling-Hammond as having “beaten the odds in supporting the success of low-income students.” Now, schools throughout California and elsewhere may be able to have similar success, with help from a new book. It’s by Shane Safir, Read More …
CONTEST CORNER Legendary Travel Guides Celebrate 60 Years By Honoring Military Families
(NAPSI)—While for over six decades millions of Americans have depended on the Frommer’s line of travel guides to help them experience unforgettable vacations and adventures, few of those travel fans know that it all started with Arthur Frommer giving travel advice to fellow GIs in Europe after World War II. Now, to celebrate this landmark Read More …
MAKING LIFE MORE FUN Try A Tropical Stay-cation For A Day
(NAPSI)—For a great family time together, enjoy a minivacation at home by bringing a bit of the warmth of the Caribbean into your house. Here are five hints on how: Get a taste of the place with such popular Caribbean foods as jerk chicken or other meat (smoked or grilled meat marinated in a very Read More …
GOOD READS Dreamers And Dragons
(NAPSI)—Fantasy and science fiction fans don’t need to rely on magic wishes anymore. The eagerly awaited latest edition of a delightful collection is available again. The 33rd volume of “L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future” features the work of the 24 award-winning new authors and illustrators and two published finalists. Jake Marley, a Read More …
BOOK NEWS AND NOTES An Inspiring Look At Love, Illness And Recovery
(NAPSI)—According to the American Cancer Society, nearly two out of five Americans will be diagnosed with cancer at some time in their lives. It’s a rare family that’s not affected—but if it ever happens to you, a new book may be both helpful and inspiring. “Walk Beside Me” by Christine Handy (Proper Press, LLC) is Read More …
GOOD CITIZENSHIP Schooling, Safety And Savings
(NAPSI)—A smart investment now could save taxpayers billions a year and make the nation a safer, better place to live. The investment is in education for prisoners. It may seem strange but the numbers show why: According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, approximately 95 percent of prisoners are eventually released. This amounts to around Read More …
AMERICA’S HEROES Real-Life Heroes Inspire Epic Entertainment On The Silver Screen
(NAPSI)—Courage and strength of the human spirit have always been favorite themes in literature and movies. Nowhere is that more dramatically demonstrated than in Walt Disney Studios’ “The Finest Hours,” the heroic action thriller based on the remarkable real-life story of the U.S. Coast Guard’s legendary maritime rescue off the New England coast in 1952. Read More …
GREAT GRILLING
(NAPSI)—One of the top trends in barbecue today is the movement toward more individual expression. “It used to be that barbecue styles were determined by regions, but in our Internet-connected, melting-pot nation, those regional styles are evolving,” explained Jamie Purviance, chef and author of the new for 2016 “Weber’s New American Barbecue.” “Younger grillers are Read More …
BOOK NEWS AND NOTES Sci-Fi Contest Winners
(NAPSI)—Fame and fortune can come to the writers and artists who enter an unusual contest. This year, Matt Dovey of England and Adrian Massaro of Argentina were the grand prize winners of the 32nd annual L. Ron Hubbard Achievement Awards for Writers & Illustrators of the Future Contests for Science Fiction & Fantasy. A dozen Read More …