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RBmedia Publishes Audio for Oprah's Latest Book Club Pick

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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LANDOVER, Md., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced that its audiobook, "The Covenant of Water" by Abraham Verghese, was selected as the next Oprah Book Club pick. Oprah's latest selection, published worldwide by RBmedia's flagship publishing brand Recorded Books, is available now everywhere audiobooks are sold.

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  • LANDOVER, Md., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced that its audiobook, " The Covenant of Water " by Abraham Verghese, was selected as the next Oprah Book Club pick.
  • Oprah's latest selection, published worldwide by RBmedia's flagship publishing brand Recorded Books, is available now everywhere audiobooks are sold.
  • We're honored that our audio edition of Abraham Verghese's work—which was performed by the author himself—will enable participants in Oprah's Book Club to listen and experience the story in an immersive way."
  • Oprah's Book Club influences titles across all demographics and generations, a phenomenon known as "The Oprah Effect," propelling authors and titles to both critical and commercial acclaim.
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In A World Of Sobering Challenges, Families Need A Strong Foundation

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Long-serving Senator with more than a decade of service in the California State Legislature, Mike Morrell, becomes a debuting author in a title that speaks for itself - The Road to Restoring the Family: Leaving an Inheritance to Our Children's Children ($23.99, paperback, 9781662875038; $9.99, e-book, 9781662875052; audiobook, 9781662875069).

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  • Morrell closely follows the advice of King Solomon in seeking to leave an inheritance to his descendants; through his book, he provides much more than just money or the material!
  • As you absorb the wisdom of each chapter, you'll find that he helps his readers build a foundation of strong families - on faith: the kind
    that will see them through any storm that might come their way.
  • As Morrell puts it, "today, we face an abundance of sobering challenges - and anxiety runs deep!
  • Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world's largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 15,000 titles published to date.

400,000+ Digital Books from 3,000 Publishers Now Available in Flexible Library Access Model

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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LONDON, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OverDrive announced today at the London Book Fair that more than 400,000 digital ebook and audiobook titles are now available in the "OverDrive Max" access model. Available in OverDrive Marketplace, the world's largest catalog for school and library digital book sales, OverDrive Max was specifically designed to provide greater flexibility and value for library budgets to meet the increased demand for digital books. It is quickly becoming the fastest growing sales model for authors and publishers seeking to maximize their revenue from institutional buyers.

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  • Available in OverDrive Marketplace , the world's largest catalog for school and library digital book sales, OverDrive Max was specifically designed to provide greater flexibility and value for library budgets to meet the increased demand for digital books.
  • It is quickly becoming the fastest growing sales model for authors and publishers seeking to maximize their revenue from institutional buyers.
  • Without question, OverDrive Max is my absolute favorite lending model and I wish it was available for more titles."
  • "The OverDrive Max access model cuts down on wait times, supports library book clubs and ensures we offer a great collection of 'available now' titles for patrons to peruse," said Sandra Breedlove, Digital Selection Librarian at Sonoma County Library in California.

Are You Leading to Thrive? Unlock Your Hospital's Potential with Vaisman's New Book - Pre-Order Now!

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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“Lead to Thrive: The Science of Crafting a Positive Veterinary Culture” will be available exclusively through AAHA’s online store on May 22, with preorders starting April 10.

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  • “Lead to Thrive: The Science of Crafting a Positive Veterinary Culture” will be available exclusively through AAHA’s online store on May 22, with preorders starting April 10.
  • “Lead to Thrive” is a powerful go-to resource for happy, engaged, resilient veterinary teams.
  • The book takes readers through case-based and evidence-guided solutions for building and retaining thriving workplaces.
  • Over 800 BMW attendees took steps toward a healthier, happier veterinary career as Vaisman led them through the science of positive leadership.

First Audiobook Release of Cherokees of the Smoky Mountains: A Little Band that has Stood Against the White Tide for Three Hundred Years by Horace Kephart, Narrated by his Great Granddaughter, Janice Kephart

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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This audiobook gives a voice to the outrage Kephart evokes at American imperialism and racism at some of its worst.

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  • This audiobook gives a voice to the outrage Kephart evokes at American imperialism and racism at some of its worst.
  • With a constitution and organized government, a written language and no economic debt, the Cherokees sought to live in relative peace.
  • Mount Kephart, a 6,217 foot peak just northwest of Cherokee Qualla Boundary, was chosen by Kephart and designated in his lifetime.
  • "Horace Kephart's Cherokee history helps America not forget that violent racism was brought to the Cherokees, not vice versa.

Viola Davis' Finding Me Receives Audiobook of the Year and Narration by Author at the Audio Publishers Association's 2023 Audie Awards®

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Last night, the Audio Publishers Association (APA) unveiled the winners of the 2023 Audie Awards® at its premier awards program which recognizes distinction in audiobooks and spoken-word entertainment. The annual ceremony was hosted by writer, comedian, television host, and actress Michelle Buteau at Chelsea Piers' Pier Sixty in NY.

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  • The annual ceremony was hosted by writer, comedian, television host, and actress Michelle Buteau at Chelsea Piers' Pier Sixty in NY.
  • Viola Davis' Finding Me, which she wrote and narrated, and published by HarperCollins Publishers, earned two Audie Awards.
  • It received the night's top honor, Audiobook of the Year as well as Narration by Author.
  • Winners across 26 competitive categories may be found below and the list of this year's finalists may be found here .

MAST: Light Duty Hybrid and Electric Vehicles textbook now available for technician and educator resources on Hybrid and EV education from CDX Learning Systems

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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Automotive educators, technicians access a valuable educational resource for Hybrid and EV service and repair training.

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  • Automotive educators, technicians access a valuable educational resource for Hybrid and EV service and repair training.
  • MAST: Light Duty Hybrid and Electric Vehicles spans a wide range of topics: from hybrid/EV safety systems to battery chemistries, power conversion and motor operation, to interconnected network dynamics.
  • This course uses the textbook content as an instructional framework, incorporating additional interactive and media resources to enhance student learning.
  • To learn more about how you can access the MAST: Light Duty Hybrid and Electric Vehicles textbook and online resources contact your CDX learning systems representative .

This Week in Entertainment News: 10 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, March 3, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the entertainment and media industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • A roundup of the week's most newsworthy entertainment industry press releases from PR Newswire, including TIME's Women of the Year and Sinclair's new metaverse community.
  • NEW YORK, March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire.
  • To help journalists covering the entertainment and media industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
  • The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story.

Leading Audiobook Producer Greenlights Publishing Company For Independent Authors

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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ATLANTA, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lantern Books launches as the world's first full-scale audiobook production and publishing company dedicated to independent authors. For decades, Lantern Audio has been a trusted audiobook production partner for the largest publishers in the world. Recognizing the importance of catering services to independent authors, Lantern now offers full-scale publishing and studio services. The award-winning team at Lantern Books is dedicated to helping indie authors navigate through important decisions and the process of creating, distributing and marketing an audiobook.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lantern Books launches as the world's first full-scale audiobook production and publishing company dedicated to independent authors.
  • Recognizing the importance of catering services to independent authors, Lantern now offers full-scale publishing and studio services.
  • Founder Chris Fogg states, "Many Independent Publishers and Self-Published authors don't have the connections or time to handle the mechanics and financial side of audiobook distribution and marketing.
  • Our world-class publishing and marketing team offers tools to reach the largest and most lucrative audience possible for your audiobook."

Public Libraries Lend One Billion Titles with the Libby Reading App

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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CLEVELAND, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As public libraries continue their mission to serve their communities, a major milestone was reached for the most popular ebook, audiobook, magazine and comics app for library patrons: one billion digital books borrowed in Libby, the library reading app. The Libby app, created by OverDrive, is used in over 22,000 public libraries and thousands of colleges, universities, corporate libraries and learning centers.

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  • The Libby app, created by OverDrive , is used in over 22,000 public libraries and thousands of colleges, universities, corporate libraries and learning centers.
  • The one billionth checkout in Libby occurred on January 21 through a member public library of the Arkansas Digital Library Consortium.
  • Launched in June 2017, Libby provides 24/7 access to library ebooks and audiobooks in a streamlined reading app.
  • To find a public library near you, download the Libby app (iOS, Android) or visit www.overdrive.com .