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Friday, September 02, 2005

Scholastic Contributes to Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts

Publishing, Education and Media Company Donates Funds for Immediate Aid -- Educational Materials and Books for Long-Term Recovery

Scholastic.com Offers Age-Appropriate News Coverage for Children and Advice for Parents and Teachers on Talking to Kids about the Disaster

NEW YORK, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education and media company, today announced short-term and long-term contributions to relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. To address the critical need for assistance, the Company will make an immediate donation of $100,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund and will match employee contributions to the Fund. In addition, Scholastic Education and Scholastic Library Publishing divisions will make in- kind donations of books and other curriculum materials to local area schools receiving displaced students. The Company will work closely with the state departments of education in the affected region to assess their immediate and long-term needs for educational materials that will be so important in helping restore normalcy to children's lives.

Recognizing that teachers and students throughout the country also want to help, Scholastic will coordinate school-based initiatives that will result in extensive donations of books during the long recovery and rebuilding effort ahead. Scholastic Book Fairs' One for Books program, which matches kids' school-based fundraising efforts with book donations, will direct donated books to children who have been affected by the hurricane. Scholastic Book Clubs' ClassroomsCare initiative, in which classes read together for 100 hours to give 100 books to those in need, will also direct donations to the region.

In addition, Scholastic is providing timely, age-appropriate news coverage and resources for children, parents and teachers through www.scholastic.com, Scholastic News Online (www.scholastic.com/news) and Scholastic Classroom Magazines. News articles in current issues of Scholastic News(R), Junior Scholastic(R) and The New York Times Upfront(R) magazines provide background information on the hurricane season and upcoming issues will chronicle recovery efforts. Online, children are encouraged to write about the hurricane, how it affected them and what they are doing to help. Teachers and parents can find advice on how to talk with children about the disaster, and there is specific advice for those teachers who are bringing refugee children into their classrooms.

"Children are deeply affected by this disaster, and they are in need of both immediate and long-term aid that will help restore some level of comfort and stability to their lives," said Dick Robinson, Chairman, President and CEO, Scholastic. "Scholastic is committed to working with schools, libraries, and other organizations throughout the long recovery ahead as they help children carry on with their education and their lives."

About Scholastic

Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ:SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books and a leader in educational technology. Scholastic creates quality educational and entertaining materials and products for use in school and at home, including children's books, magazines, technology-based products, teacher materials, television programming, film, videos and toys. The Company distributes its products and services through a variety of channels, including proprietary school-based book clubs, school- based book fairs, and school-based and direct-to-home continuity programs; retail stores, schools, libraries and television networks; and the Company's Internet site, www.scholastic.com.

Source: Scholastic Corporation

CONTACT: Kyle Good, KGood@scholastic.com, +1-212-343-4563, or Rachel
Cruz, RCruz@scholastic.com, +1-212-343-6570, both for Scholastic Corporation

Web site: http://www.scholastic.com/

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William McDonough Environmental Architect, Design Expert Advances 'Next Industrial Revolution' in California Speeches September 7-9, 2005

McDonough Opens Sierra Club National Convention September 9th in San Francisco

Also Speaks at Three Los Angeles Area Venues

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Internationally acclaimed environmental architect/designer William McDonough -- champion of an earth- friendly next industrial revolution, recipient of three U.S. presidential awards, TIME Magazine "Hero for the Planet" and author of Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things -- will outline his vision for designing ecologically intelligent buildings and products in four key speeches in California on September 7th, 8th, and 9th.

News media should contact event sponsors to attend any of the speeches.

McDonough will headline the Sierra Club's first-ever national convention at 10:00 AM, Friday, September 9, in San Francisco. Information for attending this and other speaking events in California, follows:

Wednesday, September 7th -- Burbank
6:15 PM reception - 7:00 PM speech -- McDonough details his ideas on
Building Better Cities at Woodbury University. RSVP required.
Contact: Rebecca Chamaa, 818-523-5720 or email mcdonough-
event@luckmanpartnership.com

Thursday, September 8th -- Redondo Beach
9:00 AM -- McDonough delivers keynote address at the California
Coastal Commission's Plastic Debris, Rivers to Sea conference, Crowne
Plaza Hotel. Contact: Miriam Gordon, California Coastal Commission,
415-904-5215 or email mgordon@coastal.ca.gov

Thursday, September 8th -- Los Angeles
7:00 PM -- McDonough explains his Cradle to Cradle Design Protocol
which encourages business to design environmentally intelligent
products.* In this appearance for the Los Angeles Library
Foundation's Wired Magazine Icon Speaker Series, McDonough will be
joined by magazine editor Thomas Goetz. Event is at the Central
Library's/Mark Taper Auditorium. Reservations filled to capacity.
To attend (press only) call Regina Su Mangum at 213-228-7268.

Friday, September 9th - San Francisco
10:30 AM -- McDonough delivers opening, "Master Speaker" address at
Sierra Summit 2005: National Environmental Convention and Expo,
Moscone Center. Contact: Marianne Maw, Sierra Club, 415-977-5761 or
email marianne.maw@sierraclub.org

*MBDC (McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry) has announced a new Cradle to Cradle Certification program; see http://www.c2ccertified.com/ or http://www.mbdc.com/

Thursday, September 01, 2005

The Back to School Survival Guide for Conservatives: The Conservative Guide To Campus Activism

HERNDON, Va., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Although story after story in The Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post report that rich liberals are pledging millions of dollars to instigate leftist activism on colleges and universities, Young America's Foundation is offering the secrets of successful activism for only $9.87.

Newly released, The Conservative Guide To Campus Activism shares the tools necessary to advance the conservative message in an environment where the Left has a tight grip on the faculty, school programming, and the administration. In this breakthrough guide, students receive advice from the Conservative Movement's leading activists and tacticians, including:

Ann Coulter
David Horowitz
Michelle Malkin
Bay Buchanan
Dinesh D'Souza
... and many more

"Conservative precepts of free markets, traditional values, and a strong national defense are habitually maligned or misrepresented in academia," says Patrick Coyle, co-editor of The Conservative Guide To Campus Activism. "But now, students have a complete and easy-to-read book informing them how to promote their ideas in a hostile environment. Students can learn how to advance conservative values on their campuses for less than $10."

Some of the topics discussed includes how to:
* Avoid common activist traps set up by the Left
* Use provocative advertising techniques to draw attention to one's
club and events
* Attract the media to events, and
* Develop an activist mentality

The co-editors of the Guide are the Director of Campus Programs Patrick X. Coyle and the President of Young America's Foundation Ron Robinson.

Interviews are available upon request
For more information contact Jason Mattera at
(800) USA-1776 or (917) 754-3425

Young America's Foundation is an educational organization, which promotes conservative ideas on our nation's campuses through lectures, publications, and conferences. During the 2004-2005 academic year, the Foundation sponsored over 500 lectures, including addresses by Ann Coulter, Ben Stein and John Stossel. In addition, Young America's Foundation saved and operates Rancho del Cielo, Ronald Reagan's Western White House in Santa Barbara, California.

CONTACT: Jason Mattera of Young America's Foundation, office: +1-800-USA-1776, cell: +1-917-754-3425

Source: Young America's Foundation

CONTACT: Jason Mattera of Young America's Foundation, office:
+1-800-USA-1776, cell: +1-917-754-3425

Web site: http://www.yaf.org/

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Katrina Victims to Benefit From Sales of Hillsboro, Oregon Author Denise Martin's New Book Entitled 'Eating My Way to Heaven'

Denise Martin Pledges Half the Sales of Her Book to Help Hurricane Katrina Victims Caught in the Deadly Trail of Devastation Through Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi

PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- "Watching Hurricane Katrina's horror unfold on TV this week made us feel helpless," said Hillsboro, Oregon Author Denise Martin. Martin is donating half of the proceeds from the $17.95 book "Eating My Way To Heaven" when purchased at her website.

"This is an unbelievable tragedy, and one of the ways we can survive it is by making flood relief more uplifting. My book talks about overcoming the tragedies of life, addiction and disasters, but the story unfolds in an entertaining way. When people visit our website www.eatingmywaytoheaven.com and purchase the book, we will donate half of our book sales to the needy victims who lost their homes, their loved ones and personal belongings in the disaster. I heard President Bush say that 'Thousands are feared dead. The folks on the Gulf Coast are going to need the help of this country for a long time.' We believe it would be an economically effective, entertaining, and educational way to address the tragedy and we can help a lot of people at the same time with this donation."

Rarely does an author open her heart, soul, and psyche as does Denise Martin in "Eating My Way to Heaven," a rollicking ride of an autobiography that surpasses, inspires, entertains, and downright boggles the mind. "Eating My Way to Heaven" tells its story at breakneck speed, crowded as it is with hundreds of people and experiences ranging from silly to poignant to bizarre to enlightening. With its well-written prose and wickedly funny look at life, "Eating My Way to Heaven" paints a fascinating and unforgettable picture of one woman's triumph over addiction.

About the Author: Denise Martin has a varied list of credits, including third degree black belt, and Tae Kwon-Do instructor, promoter, professional body guard, writer, and free-wheeling entrepreneur. She now pours her business and writing talents, as well as her spiritual energy, into her mission to create a global supply of earth-friendly, people-friendly, God-friendly foods.

Source: Denise Martin

CONTACT: Aida Mayo or George McQuade, both of Mayo Communications,
+1-818-340-5300, for Denise Martin

Web site: http://www.eatingmywaytoheaven.com/

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Now You Can Really Judge a Book by its Cover

LONDON, September 1/PRNewswire/ --

- The Folio Society Launches New Site Dedicated to Selling its Beautiful
Illustrated Books

Do you have a favourite book you wish you could keep and
treasure? Maybe it's a childhood favourite like Alice in Wonderland or Anne
of Green Gables? Or a much-loved novel, such as Travels with my Aunt or The
Woman in White?

Today, The Folio Society, Britain's leading publisher of fine
books, launches foliobooks (www.foliobooks.net). For the first time, you can
buy beautiful, illustrated, hardback books which, until now, have only been
available to members.

The site launches with a wide range of titles, embracing
humour, poetry, travel, art, music, myths and fairy tales, biography and
autobiography, children's books and fiction. It will generate a passion, not
only for good books, but for the best in illustration and production. 'Books
do furnish a room,' declared Revd Sydney Smith, and they should. Foliobooks
aims to make Britons proud of what their book collections look like, as well
as what is inside them.

The foliobooks site features 120 titles. At launch is a
ravishing new edition of The Wind in the Willows, with specially commissioned
illustrations by Charles van Sandwyk. This beautifully designed book is bound
in full cloth, has a decorated slipcase and is priced at GBP28.95 +pp.

Other well-known works available on foliobooks.net include:
Joseph Heller's Catch 22; Graham Greene's Brighton Rock; Joseph Conrad's
Heart of Darkness; Agatha Christie's Miss Marple; Umberto Eco's The Name of
the Rose, and Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier.

There are many Folio fans in the arts, literature, politics,
culture and the media. The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang gave inspiration to
Alison Goldfrapp during the recording of her latest album. Recent
contributors to Folio's 'Castaway's Choice' venture - 'Which book would you
choose if you could only have one?' - included Joanna Trollope, Terence
Conran, Richard Curtis, Philip Pullman, P D James and Bill Bryson.

Folio books are produced to the highest standards, on special
makings of wood- and acid-free papers, so that they will last for
generations. The bindings range from traditional buckrams, to silks, cloth,
leather, and specially printed and marbled papers.

Every book is illustrated - non-fiction books with
contemporary paintings, prints or photographs, fiction by the best
illustrators.

Source: The Folio Society

Contact: Ken Hooper, ken.hooper@cherishpr.com, +44(0)208-996-9545 or Rebecca Oatley, Rebecca.oatley@cherishpr.com, +44(0)208-996-9543

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What's the Craziest Thing You've Done in Stilettos? Red Dress Ink and Isaac Mizrahi Seek Footwear's Most Adventurous Female (Contest)

NEW YORK, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Some women wear flip-flops and some wear delicate slippers, but nothing is more eye-catching than watching a woman leap over rain puddles or run for a taxi in three-inch heels...gracefully, of course. Now, in celebration of all things feminine and sexy, Red Dress Ink is searching for the femme fatale who most personifies the modern relationship between women and their beloved stilettos -- and they've got the shoes to back it up. In partnership with Isaac Mizrahi, the winner of this search will receive seven pairs of ISAAC stilettos, one for each day of the week, just in time for the luxe fall season.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050901/NYFNSC10 )

Women are asked to show their stiletto personality by submitting pictures of themselves doing crazy activities in their heels at www.RedDressInk.com/isaac. They should also include a caption that explains the crazy activity in the photo.

With or Without You, written by Red Dress Ink author Carole Matthews, indulges readers with a cover of a woman climbing a mountain in her stiletto heels. "Stiletto heels can make every woman feel as if she is the protagonist of her own novel," says Matthews. "While climbing the Himalayas in them like the main character in my book may be unrealistic, it symbolizes the way modern women live life to its fullest. This contest is exciting because we will be able to walk in the stilettos of real women."

Red Dress Ink readers shape and observe fashion trends and they believe that chic footwear, especially stiletto heels, is an indulgence that allows them to be all woman, even when they are facing life's most unglamorous challenges. Red Dress Ink and ISAAC by Isaac Mizrahi want to pay homage to a celebrated fashion item that has evolved with women for hundreds of years.

"The imagery in With or Without You, combined with the affinity the protagonist expresses for her shoes, is representative of how stilettos have become a cultural icon for women," said Palumbo, sales director and design consultant for ISAAC by Isaac Mizrahi. "Isaac believes in designing for the woman who does everything -- even trekking through Nepal, as the main character does in With or Without You. They give her a sense of confidence that she can take on anything and still be herself while doing so."

ISAAC by Isaac Mizrahi shoes are sold at Saks Fifth Avenue stores nationwide.

About Red Dress Ink

Red Dress Ink publishes a Harlequin imprint by the same name, that specializes in hip and contemporary women's fiction. From young and crazy to contemplative and witty, Red Dress Ink books are all about navigating life's little curves. Red Dress Ink books are sold in bookstores throughout the world(R).

GFW Group

A leading force in women's footwear, GFW is a well-established company that has been producing designs by leading fashion brands since 1993. GFW manufactures quality fashion footwear through licensing agreements, and over the years has collaborated with well-known names in fashion like Adrienne Vittadini, Ellen Tracy and Isaac Mizrahi.

(R) and (TM) are trademarks of Harlequin Enterprises Limited and/or its affiliated companies, used under license. Trademarks marked with (R) are registered in The United States Patent and Trademark Office, The Canadian Intellectual Property Office and/or other countries.

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AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
AP PhotoExpress Network:
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Red Dress Ink

CONTACT: Tori Rappold, +1-212-614-4201, tori_rappold@nyc.bm.com, or
Betsy Hayes, +1-212-399-3201, bhayes@gfwgroup.com

Web site: http://www.reddressink.com/isaac

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'Deadbeat Vigilante' Michael Webb Founds www.anti-deadbeat.com to Support Campaign Against Deadbeats He Says Are Costing Our Nation $3 Trillion

SPARTANBURG, S.C., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Webb, a long-time pharmacist and business leader, calls them "Lawsuit Leeches, Welfare Wasters, Porky Politicians, Lazy Employees and Parasites in General" -- those who know right from wrong but purposely scam us, costing the nation nearly $3 trillion (that's over 25 percent of our gross domestic product!), and Webb says that's a conservative figure.

Webb has founded www.anti-deadbeat.com to mobilize support among millions of productive working Americans he believes feel as he does. Deadbeats cost our society $2.964 trillion in taxes, insurance premiums, product prices, and more, he writes in his book, The Cost of a Deadbeat (hardcover: 2005, ISBN: 0-5957955-0-1, $23.95; paperback: 2005, ISBN: 0-5953419-7-7, $13.95).

"There is a growing rumble of discontent from those who shoulder the financial and emotional burden," says Webb, President of Smith Premier Services, part of the $1.2 billion JM Smith Corporation. "We need to mobilize the responsible, hard-working people who are paying the bills and halt the spreading deadbeat plague threatening the fabric of the nation. Tolerance breeds acceptance and this will only get worse if we allow it to continue."

Webb names his targets including:
- Fat cat CEO -- CEO awarded a million-dollar bonus after mass layoffs.
- Lawsuit leech -- files frivolous suits in hopes of hitting an awards
jackpot.
- Porky politician -- uses government funds for personal and political
benefit.
- Welfare waster -- sponges off taxpayers while avoiding work.

Webb, who has held senior positions with such companies as Baxter International, Walgreens, and Lilly/PCS, urges people to lobby to change laws that encourage deadbeats. And, "If you know someone who is cheating the system, call him on it."

"If enough of us get angry, we can work together to solve this problem," says Webb, a former consultant to the Office of Pharmacy Affairs in Washington and adjunct pharmacy professor at the University of Kentucky.

Michael Webb is sharing his message with businesses that are willing to hear it. For instance, he has spoken at a local Rotary group meeting, an Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) seminar, and a Wisconsin corporation's management seminar.

Source: www.anti-deadbeat.com

CONTACT: Celia Rocks of Rocks-DeHart Public Relations, +1-412-784-8811,
or CeliaRocks@aol.com

Web site: http://www.anti-deadbeat.com/

NOTE TO EDITORS: Webb available for interview. Headshot, review copies available.

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Fascinating Life of Beatrix Potter Revealed in Mystery Series

CHAPPAQUA, N.Y., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Beatrix Potter, the creator of the Tale of Peter Rabbit and other children's classics, may seem an unlikely main character for a mystery series. Yet when bestselling author Susan Wittig Albert researched Potter's life she uncovered the makings of an intriguing sleuth. "I was fascinated by this woman who broke her parents' rules by earning money through her art, then left a privileged life in London to become a North Country sheep farmer," Albert says.

Albert brings Beatrix Potter to life in The Tale of Holly How, the second mystery novel in the eight-book series "The Cottage Tales of Beatrix Potter." Set in the village of Near Sawrey, the location of Beatrix Potter's beloved home, Hill Top Farm, The Tale of Holly How revolves around the suspected murder of a local shepherd. Potter's independent spirit is in abundant evidence here, as she is the newcomer in a small community with a penchant for gossip.

Albert first researched Beatrix Potter for Death at Gallows Green, a book in the Victorian mystery series she co-authors with her husband, Bill, as Robin Paige. "Once I learned about her life and visited her farm -- an enchanted place -- I wanted to tell the story of her life and times for younger readers," Albert explains. "I've long felt that there is a need for more stories families can enjoy together. These 'Cottage Tales' will appeal to parents as well."

"Albert skillfully blends fact and fiction," says Publishers Weekly, in a starred review. "Vivid descriptions of Sawrey and its environs, attractive human characters and unobtrusive animals with delightful personalities ... As charming as the 'little books' themselves... ."

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the publication of The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle and of Beatrix Potter's purchase of Hill Top Farm. The Tale of Hill Top Farm, the first book in this series, will be released in paperback in October.

Susan Wittig Albert is the author of the bestselling China Bayles Herbal Mysteries for adults and of more than sixty books for young people, including books in the Nancy Drew Case Files series.

Source: Susan Wittig Albert

CONTACT: Susan Salzman Raab of Raab Associates, +1-914-241-2117, or
sraab@raabassociates.com

NOTE TO EDITORS: For review copies and interviews: The Tale of Holly How by Susan Wittig Albert Berkley/Penguin July 2005 Price: $23.95 ISBN: 0425202747

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Attorney and Political Activist's Back-Home Poetry Wins Kirkus Award 'Star'

MORRISTOWN, N.J., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- In today's turbulent world, how can we relieve the stress that often grips us? One prescription, many experts agree, is by enjoying foods close to our heart like sweet corn right from the farmer. Another is by simply reading poetry, whose musical language and meditative reflections are said to soothe the soul.

Now, a new book of poetry, titled Hero Island, would appear to offer a particularly uplifting elixir for both easing stress and renewing the spirit. Written by Stephen B. Wiley, lawyer, community activist, former New Jersey state senator, and admitted corn lover, Hero Island, ($12.95 Oasis Publishing) is available at bookstores and at http://www.heroisland.com/ . The book was inspired by Wiley's vacation sojourns on an island in northern Vermont.

"What's more quintessentially summer than sweet corn on a warm evening?" asks poet Stephen B. Wiley. "Here's a poem that'll help you enjoy one of life's simple pleasures."

Shucking Corn

Do it outside
Inside would make a mess

Break off the stem
Peel back the tassel and husk
Don't think about the taste
The sweet crunchy kernels
Or how your salty lips will pucker
Concentrate on your work

Peel most of the silk then rub off the rest
It's not time for dinner yet
Don't think about the glistening rows
After the golden ear is buttered up
Or about the crunchy sounds
When your teeth munch into the kernels

Now bring the ears to the cook
Put the husks and silk in the garbage
And forget about the coming joy

Awarded a Star by Kirkus Reviews because of Hero Island's "unusual merit," Stephen B. Wiley was called, "Robert Frost's 'good neighbor' in Vermont," as he poetically shares life on the Vermont countryside.

In Hero Island, Wiley reflects on his life as a boy working on farms in New Jersey, on times spent with his family at their summer home in northern Vermont, and on the insights he has gained from an active life as an advocate and reformer.

Yet his collected poems are not mere nostalgic reminiscences or the flowery platitudes of a wistful dreamer. Rather, according to one reviewer, Hero Island "is a rare blend of poetic reflection" and "realism," writes Jennie S. Bev, managing editor of BookReviewClub.com. "Wiley's crystal-clear language sparkles with humanity. Readers of all ages will find his poems beautiful and extremely encouraging."

Source: Stephen B. Wiley

CONTACT: Scott Lorenz of Westwind Communications, +1-734-667-2090,
Cell: +1-248-705-2214, scottlorenz@westwindcos.com

Web site: http://www.heroisland.com/

NOTE TO EDITORS: Review copy, author photo, book cover available.

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Author/Photographer Depicts His 'Time-Traveling' Son in Photo History for Kids - Offers Moral Lessons for Today

SEATTLE, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Author and photographer Michael S. Class has used digital composite photography to place his twelve year-old son, Anthony, in the cockpit of the Spirit of St. Louis with Charles Lindbergh, on the moon with Neil Armstrong, and on Normandy beach on D-Day.

Father and son labored for nearly four years in their garage filled with props from an army surplus store; the garage walls were covered with blue bed sheets. The result: It looks like Anthony really did meet Thomas Edison, Jonas Salk, FDR, Lou Gehrig, and Audie Murphy. The book, Anthony and the Magic Picture Frame ($35) available at: www.MagicPictureFrame.com.

"I wanted to capture the interest of today's kids," says Class, "by turning American history into a grand time travel adventure." The book is recommended for young adults, Grade 6 to Grade 12.

The author says that the book's approach can help teachers. Anthony's conversations with the people of the past are based on things they really said, all properly sourced. The book includes recommendations for hundreds of books, movies, music, and places to visit. The Web site includes a final exam.

"The storyline is fictional, but the history is authentic," says Class.

"It was a challenge," says Class. "I had to go back to school to learn digital photography and compositing. But I was on a mission. After 9/11, children across America were looking for guidance." Class wondered: "What would the heroes of the past say to the children of today?"

The book answers that question: It teaches the moral lessons of American history, and prepares kids for the future.

"Every kid should read this book," says Anthony, the time-traveler. "My favorite chapter is when I go back in time to meet my great-grandfather at Ellis Island. I am with him the day he becomes an American." Personal family photographs were used in Anthony's favorite chapter.

Anthony and the Magic Picture Frame ($35, www.MagicPictureFrame.com), is available at: www.MagicPictureFrame.com. The Web site displays some of the book's captivating photographs.

Source: Magic Picture Frame Studio

CONTACT: Michael S. Class of Magic Picture Frame Studio,
+1-425-222-7562, or class@MagicPictureFrame.com

Web site: http://www.magicpictureframe.com/

NOTE TO EDITORS: The author and his son are available for interviews. Photographs and review copies are available.

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Search Reviewers Checklist.com: A New Source for Media and the Public on Children, Teen and Parenting Books

CHAPPAQUA, N.Y., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Want to know if your favorite celebrity will publish a new kids book this Fall? Need to know good books for the family to take on vacation? Help kids learn to cook? Learn science? Care for a pet? Handle the break up of a teen romance?

Reviewers Checklist, a new topical search site, http://www.reviewerschecklist.com/ has been launched to help media and others find new and forthcoming children's, teen and parenting books. It is a resource for anyone covering school, Halloween or holiday titles.

"Reviewers Checklist, offers a fast, easy way for the media, educators, librarians or anyone interested in children's and family topics to find out about new books. It's a centralized place to search by age and grade range on a broad range of subjects," says Susan Raab, President of Raab Associates, Inc. and co-founder of Reviewers Checklist, Inc.

With more than 9,000 titles from 80 publishers, Reviewers Checklist is a useful tool for many people, says Raab. But it has special functions built in to meet the needs of the media. There's no charge to register and Reviewers who have been accepted into the system can request books directly from publishers and be alerted to new books by popular authors and in particular areas of interest.

"It's very simple to use. For example, if you were looking for books for Hispanic Heritage Month (starting September 15) you could search related keywords and find picture books, novels, books in Spanish and geographically- appropriate books from various publishers. If you want to know when John Lithgow, Lynne Cheney or Billy Joel's books are coming out, just search on their name."

Publishers, authors and illustrators can advertise and enhance book, author, illustrator and publisher listings on the site. Reviewers Checklist also generates topical e-newsletters and special announcements tied to anniversaries and other timely topics.

"We see this as benefit for everyone involved," says Raab. "The media gets book information quickly and can contact publishers. Publishers hear from media most interested in their books as stories are happening. And authors and illustrators can ensure their books are seen by a wide range of media."

Source: Reviewers Checklist, Inc.

CONTACT: Joyce Stein of Reviewers Checklist, Inc., +1-914-241-1801,
info@reviewerschecklist.com

Web site: http://www.reviewerschecklist.com/

NOTE TO EDITORS: Register at http://www.reviewerschecklist.com

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58 Million Americans Buy Books Online: New Automated Service Lets Members Exchange Them, Get Books of Equal Value

NEW YORK, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- How much will you pay for your next great read? Perhaps nothing but shipping if you use Bookins (http://www.bookins.com/), a new person-to-person book trading website.

Membership is free, and there are no late fees or due dates. Everything is automated, and prepaid postage is provided. Members mail books to those wanting their titles. In return, they get books of equal value from those with titles they want. It is free to send books, and $3.99 shipping to receive them.

"Booklovers are hard-pressed to sell books for pennies on the dollar; it's simply not worth the time or effort," says Mitchell Silverman, Bookins co-founder. "With a vast selection of books available for trade in hardcover and paperback, we promise members great reads, ultimate convenience, and peace of mind knowing their used books will have new readers."

Bookins opens up a world of book trading to all web users in the U.S., especially the 57.8 million people estimated to have purchased books online in 2004, according to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Bookins arranges for hassle-free, fair trades -- with no bidding, negotiating, or communication between the parties.

Members simply make a list of books they own, and pick books they want. Bookins sets the value for each book based on market factors including price, date published, awards won, and popularity.

Patent-pending matching and alerting technologies prompt members to mail books. Postage-paid U.S. mailing labels, with delivery confirmation, print directly from the website. Shipments are tracked by Bookins, and members receive email notification when items are shipped and delivered.

Bookins member Jason Stocks, of Phoenix, Ariz., recently shipped "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" to Maxine Oresky on Long Island, N.Y. In exchange, Bookins automatically arranged for Jason to receive one of his selections, "Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking," from Max Manelski, a Bookins member in Red Bank, N.J.

"I may never visit Barnes & Noble(R) again," says Stocks. "With Bookins, I have books coming and going. Some I keep, others I re-list for trade. It's just that easy."

To join, visit http://www.bookins.com/.

Source: Bookins, Inc.

CONTACT: Mitchell Silverman, +1-212-767-9455, or mitchell@bookins.com

Web site: http://www.bookins.com/

NOTE TO EDITORS: Special promotional codes are available to newspapers and broadcasters to give to their audience

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Ancient Animal Rights Tale Gets a Human Menagerie - Two Rabbis, a Kentucky Sufi, a Christian Editor, a Muslim Artist, a Saudi Arabian Princess

SEATTLE, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Two American Rabbis have translated and adapted an ancient Iraqi tale into what is believed to be the first English adaptation -- The Animals' Lawsuit Against Humanity. Rabbi Dan Bridge and Rabbi Anson Laytner put more action into the story, jazzed up the ending, and personified both the animals and the humans. The book grabbed the attention of a Kentucky Sufi Publisher, a Muslim artist and a Saudi Arabian princess.

"The animals are portrayed in this story as beings who can think and who are willing to work with humans, but the humans just won't to listen to them," says Rabbi Bridge. "How we treat animals has a direct impact on how we treat one another."

After years of searching for a publisher, Rabbi Laytner found Fons Vitae. Virginia Gray Henry, the Director of Fons Vitae, lives in Kentucky and is Sufi. Arabic was the original language of the ancient tale, and was later translated to Hebrew by a medieval Rabbi for a Christian King.

The two American Rabbis translated the tale from the Hebrew to its present form. The Kentucky publisher hired a Christian copy editor and found the illustrator, a Pakistani Muslim woman -- the artist Kulsum Begum. Begum's work in this book was financed by a Saudi Arabian princess who wishes to remain anonymous.

According to Rabbi Anson Laytner, "The book has an environmental twist, looking not just toward saving the relationship that we have with the animals that we live with, but the relationship we have with the environment -- the land and the earth we live on."

"From ancient Iraq to the 21st century, The Animals' Lawsuit Against Humanity is an incredible multi-faith collaboration -- a triumph for the collective human spirit," says Seyyed Hossein Nasr, Professor of Islamic Studies at George Washington University, "The cooperation of representatives from all the religions of the Abrahamic family ... is to be congratulated."

The Animals Lawsuit Against Humanity is available for $14.95 in select bookstores or online at www.fonsvitae.com or www.amazon.com.

Source: Xanthus Communications, LLC

CONTACT: Patricia Vaccarino, 206-979-3380, patricia@xanthuscom.com

Web site: http://www.xantuscom.com/
http://www.fonsvitae.com/

NOTE TO EDITORS: Rabbi Anson Laytner and Rabbi Dan Bridge are available for interview. Review copies available.

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Deep Throat, Goldwater, and Nader Top Out-of-Print Bestsellers

BERKELEY, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Readers are seeking classic titles by 1960s and 1970s newsmakers W. Mark Felt (Deep Throat), Barry Goldwater, and Ralph Nader, according to the newly released BookFinder.com Report, a listing of the most sought-after out-of-print bestsellers in America.

Volume 3 of the BookFinder.com Report is based on BookFinder.com's analysis of aggregate trends for out-of-print book searches between July 2004 and June of 2005. The Report includes lists of the top-10 most searched for titles in ten different categories. See the complete results at http://report.bookfinder.com/ .

Before former FBI Associate Director W. Mark Felt was unmasked as being Watergate's Deep Throat, he was just another Washington player; his out-of-print 1979 memoir, The FBI Pyramid from the Inside, dealt with the agency's workings and includes denials of his involvement with the Watergate scandal. Demand for the book peaked after the revelation, as curious readers investigated what Deep Throat knew, and when he knew it.

"2004 saw a massive surge of demand for John Kerry's anti-war book The New Soldier and Lynne Cheney's frontier lesbian romance Sisters. The election's over, but readers are still looking for out-of-print political books from the 1960s and 1970s that provide context for current headlines," says BookFinder.com founder Anirvan Chatterjee.

1964 Republican Presidential candidate Barry Goldwater inspired a generation of young conservatives with his libertarian ideals. His 1960 book, The Conscience of a Conservative, discussed ideas still relevant to contemporary political readers, including the flat tax, the reduction of federal spending, and the privatization of social security.

While Goldwater was advocating reduced regulation of businesses, Ralph Nader was calling for just the opposite. His first book, 1965's Unsafe at Any Speed, was a blistering critique of the Chevrolet Corvair's poor safety design. The impact of the book, now out-of-print and in-demand, caused GM to redesign the car and launched the career of the consumer advocate and three-time Presidential candidate.

Since 1997, BookFinder.com has been one of the best ways to find and buy new, used, rare, and out-of-print books online. The free web service allows bibliophiles to comparison shop from a catalog of over 80 million books for sale from a network of 80,000 booksellers-making it the world's largest searchable book inventory, online or off.

Source: BookFinder.com

CONTACT: Barbara Franzoia Consults Marketing & Communications,
+1-415-291-0243, or barbara@franzoia.com

Web site: www.bookfinder.com

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PaperBackSwap.com Explodes from 10,000 to 100,000 Titles in Four Months ... Virtual Library Becomes Mecca for Book Lovers Everywhere

DULUTH, Ga., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Conceived by a consummate reader in an effort to utilize discarded books, PaperBackSwap.com has developed a web site where members from all over the United States can trade books for free.

After the launching of its "virtual library" last year, www.PaperBackSwap.com has members in all 50 states as well as Puerto Rico and Guam. Club members find a book they want and then swap it with other members by mail. Growth has been tremendous. In less than four months, the number of books has rocketed from 10,000 to more than 100,000 titles according to Co- founder Richard Pickering.

"I used to buy books on eBay or Amazon," says Pickering, a dedicated reader while traveling during business. "But I was so frustrated with having to pay for the books and then all the extra handling charges in addition to the postage."

He founded the web site along with his co-partner, Robert Swarthout, and created an environment where members can trade books for free. The buzz over PaperBackSwap has been growing, and the club has become the talk of book lovers all over the United States according to Pickering.

Nikole Meisner from Fort Wayne, IN exemplifies member enthusiasm. "I have truly become addicted to this site. I find myself checking in on my account numerous times through the day. I can't seem to stop myself... I also love being able to recycle books I have read in such a way that gives me a credit for a new book."

The club operates on a simple premise. When another member requests one of your books, you mail it to them. You pay the postage, but then another member returns the favor when you request a book and they mail it to you. The books are always free because all club members are willing to trade their books with other members.

"The goal of PaperBackSwap.com is to become the largest virtual library of paperback books in the world," says Swarthout.

For more information, visit www.PaperBackSwap.com

Available Topic Expert(s): For information on the listed expert(s), click appropriate link. Richard E. Pickering http://profnet.prnewswire.com/ud_public.jsp?userid=515417

Source: PaperBackSwap.com

CONTACT: Lynn Pickering, PaperBackSwap Team - PR and Media,
+1-770-833-1600, or LPickering@paperbackswap.com

Web site: http://www.paperbackswap.com/

NOTE TO EDITORS: Pickering, Swarthout available for interview. Headshots available.

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Wednesday, August 31, 2005

Alibris Announces Record Sales of New and Used Textbooks

Student quest for cheap textbooks leads to tremendous growth

EMERYVILLE, Calif., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Alibris, the premiere destination for used, new, and out-of-print books, announced today that sales of textbooks drove August sales 70% higher than July. Those sales represented a 40% increase compared to August, 2004.

Parents and students can find cheap textbooks at Alibris (http://www.alibris.com/) by searching by textbook title, author name, or ISBN. Used textbooks can save students as much as 90% off of new textbook prices.

"We're excited by the dynamic growth in this market," says Alibris CEO Martin Manley. "At Alibris, we are continually improving the customer experience for textbook shoppers, whether they are looking for books for a homeschool, public school, or private school classroom, or for new or used textbooks for college."

Alibris offers students "safe savings" for new and used textbook purchases and a 30-day money-back guarantee. To ensure the satisfaction of shoppers looking for bargain books at Alibris, the company has adopted a stringent protocol to screen independent sellers who misrepresent the edition or condition of textbooks online.

"We believe part of what's fueling our growth is our growing reputation as one of the safest places to shop for new and used textbooks online," adds Manley. "We'll continue to improve our technology and our service to keep our customers returning again and again."

About Alibris

Alibris connects people who love books, music, and movies to thousands of independent sellers from around the world. One of Internet Retailer's "Top 100" largest online retailers, Alibris is the choice of millions of book lovers each month. We employ proprietary technology and advanced logistics to offer more than 50 million used, new, and out-of-print books from more than 10,000 sellers to consumers, libraries, and retailers. Founded in 1998 and based in Emeryville, California, Alibris is a rapidly growing business with strategic partnerships with the best and largest players in the bookselling industry.

Media Inquires

All press inquiries should be directed to: A.J. Kohn at pr@alibris.com

Source: Alibris

CONTACT: A.J. Kohn, pr@alibris.com for Alibris

Web site: http://www.alibris.com/

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FindProfit.com Provides Updated Research on Barnes & Noble

PRINCETON, N.J., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- FindProfit (http://www.findprofit.com/), an investment service that delivered an +18% average return in 2004 and a +67% audited return in 2003, announced today that it has provided to trial and paid subscribers updated research on Barnes & Noble (NYSE:BKS).

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FindProfit.com is a leading publisher and provider of lively, fun, and profitable investment commentary for individual investors who love the stock market. FindProfit's real-time "as it happens" investment service gives individual investors the edge they need to consistently beat the market. For more information or to sign up now for a free 30-day trial to FindProfit, please visit: https://www.findprofit.com/subscribe/?refer=prn118

NOTE: This release was published by F.P. Real Ventures I, LLC (CRD #131926), a registered investment advisor with the NASD and State of NJ. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should always research companies and securities before making any investments. Nothing herein should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any security.

CONTACT: Bill Martin, FindProfit, +1-888-440-6116.

Source: F.P. Real Ventures I, LLC

CONTACT: Bill Martin, FindProfit, +1-888-440-6116

Web site: http://www.findprofit.com/

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Bestselling Author James Patterson and the Time Warner Book Group Announce the James Patterson PageTurner Awards

'Authors interested in thanking literacy advocates ... typically do so on a book's acknowledgements page. However, to show his appreciation, bestselling author James Patterson is upping the ante.' - Bookselling this Week

'Long known as the king of the page-turner, James Patterson ... [invites] others to share his throne.' - The Book Standard

NEW YORK, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- James Patterson and Time Warner Book Group announced today the debut of the James Patterson PageTurner Award, an annual cash prize intended to single out and support the people, companies, schools and other institutions who find original and effective ways to promote the excitement of books.

The total cash prize of $75,000 will be divided as follows:

* $25,000 to a person, company, or institution that presents books to the
public in an exciting and original way

* $25,000 to an elementary school, middle school, or high school that
inculcates the joy of reading for pleasure in its students. The winning
school will also win a visit from James Patterson for a day of reading,
signing, and talking about books.

* $25,000 in the form of twenty-five $1,000 merit awards to individuals
and institutions who have made notable contributions to promoting the
excitement of books.

Government studies confirm that reading is at risk, while educators, librarians, booksellers, publishers, and all who champion the importance of books and reading find themselves with fewer and fewer resources. Too many school libraries are under-stocked, too many public libraries are under- funded, and too many bookstores are closing. With the PageTurner Award, James Patterson will shine a spotlight on those who get people excited about books and reading and successfully transform non-readers into lifelong page-turners.

Patterson says, "Book lovers know that books can be even more exhilarating than TV shows, movies, video games and other entertainments. My goal in creating this PageTurner Award is to support the people who create new book lovers, or who remind people that they will enjoy a great book even more than whatever's on the screen right now. This country is full of heroes who spread the fire about reading. I hope we can find them, thank them, and help them communicate their ideas far and wide."

Time Warner Book Group Chairman Larry Kirshbaum says, "At every public event I've been at with James Patterson, I've seen a stream of people come up to thank him for helping them enjoy reading for the first time-or for getting their husband, wife, or child interested in reading. James Patterson cares deeply about the importance of reading and books in the fabric of our lives, and we are thrilled to join him in announcing The James Patterson PageTurner Award to support those who support reading."

The winner of the 2005 James Patterson PageTurner Award will be announced in November, 2005. Details about the award and the nomination process can be found at http://www.pattersonpageturner.org/. Nominations must be received by or on October 15, 2005.

In honor of the two $25,000 winners, First Book, a national nonprofit organization that gives children from low-income families the opportunity to read and own their first new books, will donate 1,000 books to programs serving disadvantaged children in cities of the winners' choosing.

http://www.pattersonpageturner.org/

To learn more about First Book, please visit http://www.firstbook.org/.

And for more about the Time Warner Book Group, visit http://www.twbookmark.com/.

Source: Time Warner Book Group

CONTACT: Michelle Aielli of Time Warner Book Group, +1-212-522-1631, or
michelle.aielli@twbg.com

Web site: http://www.twbookmark.com/
http://www.pattersonpageturner.org/
http://www.firstbook.org/

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New Book, 'Social Security: The Attempt to Kill It,' Released

WINTER HAVEN, Fla., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Allen W. Smith, Ph.D., author of the explosive book, "The Looting of Social Security," has written an even more explosive book, "Social Security: The Attempt To Kill It," which is being released tomorrow. (Ironwood Publications, Hardcover ISBN 0977085104, $20; Paperback ISBN 0964850419, $12.) Excerpts from the new book follow.

"Not only has George W. Bush betrayed the trust of the American people by continuing to raid the Social security trust fund, but he is now traveling around the country on behalf of his conservative base trying to sell a lie ... "

"You don't make Social Security stronger by tapping into the revenue flow and diverting a part of it to private accounts. You don't make Social Security stronger when you continue to raid the trust fund of more than $400 million ... per day and spend it on other programs. President Bush, like most conservatives, has always hated Social Security, and there is probably no other legacy that he would rather leave than that he was the president who killed Social Security."

Smith has harsh words for President Bush's handling of Social Security. He quotes multiple promises that Bush made during the 2000 campaign to protect the trust fund. According to Smith, Bush said in a speech in Cucamonga, California on May 15, 2000, "Social Security is the single most successful program in government history ... For years, politicians have dipped into the trust fund to pay for more spending. And I will stop it."

Despite many promises to not dip into the trust fund, Smith says that Bush has raided the trust fund of every dollar of Social Security surplus since he became President and he continues to raid it each and every day.

The editor and publisher of the Lone Star Iconoclast in Crawford, Texas was so impressed with the book that he decided to run excerpts in his newspaper for the next several weeks, in order to make the information as widely available as possible. Anyone can read the excerpts by going to the newspaper's website at http://www.iconoclast-texas.com/

W. Leon Smith of the Iconoclast made the following statement after reading the book. "Couldn't put it down. I read the whole book in one sitting. Everyone needs to read this book. To me, this book provides the best overview of the Social Security system that I have read."

Allen W. Smith, who holds a Ph.D. degree in economics from Indiana University, is Professor of Economics Emeritus, Eastern Illinois University. The author of several books, including "The Looting of Social Security: How the Government is Draining America's Retirement Account," (Carroll & Graf, 2004) and "The Alleged Budget Surplus, Social Security, and Voodoo Economics," Dr. Smith has appeared on CNBC, CNN, and more than 100 radio talk shows to discuss Social Security.

CONTACT: Barbara Rugel 863-206-4431
email: barbara@ironwoodpublications.com

Web site: http://www.lootingsocialsecurity.com/

Available Topic Expert(s): For information on the listed expert(s), click appropriate link. Allen W. Smith, Ph.D. http://profnet.prnewswire.com/ud_public.jsp?userid=350721

Source: Allen W. Smith

CONTACT: Barbara Rugel of Ironwood Publications, +1-863-206-4431,
barbara@ironwoodpublications.com, for Allen W. Smith

Web site: http://www.lootingsocialsecurity.com/
http://www.iconoclast-texas.com/

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Xinhua China Ltd. Moves Forward With Book Distribution Center Development

BEIJING, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Xinhua China Ltd. (BULLETIN BOARD: XHUA) reported today that, further to the letter of intent signed on March 15, 2005, an agreement of co-operation has now been signed by its subsidiary, Pac-Poly Investments, and the Beijing Riyue Hongcheng Commerce Trading Center. The agreement outlines new terms of a formal lease covering the development of the Company's planned Book Distribution Center in Beijing, China.

The original plan called for the project to be developed on approximately 128 acres of land. The new agreement covers only the 100 acres of that land already zoned for commercial use. The remaining 28 acres, currently zoned for agricultural use, are awaiting rezoning before being developed. The revised development site will contain a 3 million square feet book distribution center. As a result, the terms of the new agreement also provide for a corresponding reduction in the annual lease payments to $US1.50 million for each of the first five years, $US1.67 million in years 6 through 10, and $US1.85 million in years 11 through 50. This agreement is a major step toward the signing of the Land Use Agreement, which will allow construction of the project to begin.

"Although the negotiations have delayed the commencement of the development project, our efforts to improve our agreement have been successful and will be beneficial in the long run," said Mr. Xianping Wang, President and CEO of Xinhua China. "The new terms will allow us to achieve savings of $US26.5 million over the term of this project."

Phase one of the development is expected to start once the required financing is in place. This first phase involves construction of a 500,000 square foot publishers warehousing facility and is scheduled for completion in early 2006. Phase two of the project will develop approximately 1.5 million square feet of distribution space primarily for use by domestic publishers and Xinhua China Ltd. Commencing in early 2006, phase two should be completed by the end of 2006. The final phase of the project will be the construction of commercial space to house a book city retail operation, additional commercial venues, and an office tower. The final phase is expected to be completed in 2008.

The completion of this project will enable Xinhua China Ltd. to better handle both current volume and the anticipated explosive growth of demand for books in China.

About Xinhua China

Xinhua China Ltd. is a US publicly traded holding company that, through one of its subsidiaries, Xinhua Publications Circulation & Distribution Co., Ltd., holds a national license for distribution of books and other publications in China. Xinhua China is involved in forming strategy, operating and financing for Xinhua C & D. Xinhua China also interfaces with the worldwide financial communities to inform them of the combined companies' goals and developments. For more information, please call Mr. Alex Helmel at 1 800-884-3864 ext. 17 or visit its website at http://www.xinhuachina.com.cn/ .

Safe Harbor Statement

This news release may include forward-looking statements within the meaning of section 27a of the UNITED STATES SECURITIES ACT of 1933, as amended, and section 21e of the UNITED STATES SECURITIES and EXCHANGE ACT of 1934, as amended, with respect to achieving corporate objectives, developing additional project interests, Xinhua China's analysis of opportunities in the acquisition and development of various project interests and certain other matters. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States private securities litigation reform act of 1995 and involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements contained herein.

Source: Xinhua China Ltd.

CONTACT: Alex Helmel, Investor Relations of Xinhua China Ltd.,
+1-604-681-3864, +1-800-884-3864, info@xinhua-china.net ; or Woody Wallace,
wwallace@tirc.com , or Michael Arneth, marneth@tirc.com, both of The Investor
Relations Company, +1-847-296-4200

Web site: http://www.xinhuachina.com.cn/

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Wednesday, August 31, 2005

Alibris Announces Record Sales of New and Used Textbooks

FindProfit.com Provides Updated Research on Barnes & Noble

Bestselling Author James Patterson and the Time Warner Book Group Announce the James Patterson PageTurner Awards

New Book, 'Social Security: The Attempt to Kill It,' Released

Xinhua China Ltd. Moves Forward With Book Distribution Center Development