Tattered Essence

You know what is a fairly popular section of books over at the local library and the local book store? The computer books section is pretty popular. Specifically I am talking about the computer books that help you to train on something. But you know what - getting computer training out of a book is so outdated these days. Instead you should be looking to web based training tools instead. And this is definitely a must if you are running a company and need to train some employees. In fact, all you need to do is contact Resource Bridge and they can set you up with some customized computer based training and web based training for your employees. They specialize in providing that for companies of all shapes and sizes.

According to Publisher’s Weekly, Powell’s Books is going to start a new subscription service under the IndieSpensable banner.

The new program is set to feature a package that will include a signed first edition of a new title plus other materials. Those items could be anything from a DVD, a magazine or sample chapters from a work-in-progress. All in all, you can expect the entire package to be sold for $39.95.

IndieSpensable will kickoff in March with Lydia Millet’s How the Dead Dream, published by Counterpoint Press, which is doing a custom cover of the title.

Powell’s is limiting the number of copies in the program to 200, with about 25 of those going to bloggers and other media members to help promote the book and service, Weich said. Packages will be sent every six weeks and subscribers can opt out of at anytime.

Powell’s will consider both fiction and nonfiction titles for the program and is looking to focus on titles from independent houses.

Got someone health conscious on your holiday shopping list? Why not buy them a book?!

The Atlanta Journal Constitution thinks that is a good idea. In fact, in their story “Say “ho ho ho” in a healthy way with books” they give up some suggestions!

Check out their picks of good books to give healthy minded people on your shopping list.

No registration is required to view the story.

Have some comic book fans on your holiday gift list?

Having trouble knowing what to buy them?

Check out the Orlando Sentinel’s Prime picks for comics fans to get some help.

With their help you are sure to come away with some great stuff. And I recommend the Buffy Season 8 comics! Check out their list today!

You know, gardeners need books too! Are you a gardener or do you know someone who is?

If so, remember that gardeners read books too. The Dallas Morning News has even gone so fas as to make up a list of the best gift books for gardeners.  The list was compiled by a university literature professor.

Check out the list so that you can find a book for the gardener in your life!

Wondering what to put in your kids stocking? Well, I have an idea!

I can think of something that can be small enough to fit into a stocking! It is a book! Some of those mass market paperbacks would fit perfectly. Also check into those Sci-fi and Fantasy books and they are always the perfect shape for a stocking!

And books won’t rot the kids teeth like candy will!