Baker & Taylor Inc., the world's largest distributor of physical and digital books and entertainment products, today announced it has signed an agreement for its TextStream Digital Print Service to print and fulfill orders for PublishAmerica's catalogue of more than 40,000 titles. PublishAmerica's titles – largely fiction and non-fiction stories of triumph over hardship – will also be available to Baker & Taylor's worldwide network of library and retail customers.

"This collaboration illustrates Baker & Taylor's position as the trusted go-to provider of print and electronic products and services for publishers," said Tom Morgan, CEO of Baker & Taylor. "TextStream enables publishers to operate more efficiently and more quickly deliver the books that readers want when they want them."

Its deal with PublishAmerica is Baker & Taylor's latest step in expanding TextStream's presence in the publishing community. TextStream provides publishers with a full range of print-on-demand/print-to-order services, with the widest variety of formats and other options in the industry. TextStream's flexibility and industry-leading customer reach is especially advantageous to PublishAmerica's authors, who are aiming to get their books noticed – often one or a handful of copies at a time.

"We chose Baker & Taylor because of its extensive distribution network, its incredible ability to manage the logistics of shipping and handling a large number of small orders to multiple locations, and the completeness of its printing package," said Willem Meiners, PublishAmerica co-founder.

PublishAmerica is a leading U.S. publisher whose specialty is working with and bringing to market unknown authors. Its partnership with Baker & Taylor for TextStream Digital Print Services and consumer direct fulfillment will give PublishAmerica's clients access to Baker & Taylor's more than 44,000 retail and library customers worldwide. This provides an extensive new audience for PublishAmerica's authors and titles.

About Baker & Taylor

Baker & Taylor Inc. (www.baker-taylor.com) is a global information and entertainment services company that offers print and digital books and entertainment products along with value-added services to libraries, educational institutions and retailers. Based in Charlotte, N.C., the company has been in existence for more than 180 years, developing long-term relationships with major suppliers, including book publishers, movie studios and music labels. Baker & Taylor maintains one of the largest combined in-stock book, video and music inventories in the United States, and services the broadest customer base in the industry. Baker & Taylor is majority owned by Castle Harlan Partners IV, L.P., an institutional private equity fund managed by Castle Harlan Inc., a leading private equity investment firm.

About PublishAmerica (www.publishamerica.com)

PublishAmerica is the home of 40,000 talented authors. PublishAmerica is a traditional publishing company whose primary goal is to encourage and promote the works of new, previously undiscovered writers. Like more mainstream publishers, PublishAmerica pays its authors advances and royalties and makes its books available in both the United States and Europe through all bookstores. PublishAmerica offers a distinctly personal, supportive alternative to vanity presses and less accessible publishers.

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The military memoir by Medal of Honor recipient Colonel Jack Jacobs, USA (Ret.) has won the 2010 Colby Award.

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Named for the late Ambassador and former CIA Director William E. Colby, the Colby Award recognizes a first work of fiction or non-fiction that has made a significant contribution to the public's understanding of intelligence operations, military history, or international affairs.  The $5,000 award will be presented by Tawani Foundation in association with the Pritzker Military Library on October 22, 2010 at Chicago's Palmer House Hotel, in partnership with the Library's 2010 Liberty Gala (pritzkermilitarylibrary.org). At the same time, the $100,000 Pritzker Military Library Literature Award for Lifetime Achievement in Military Writing will be presented.  The 2010 recipient will be announced via live webcast from the Library on June 21, 2010.

In his memoir, If Not Now, When? (Berkley, 2008), Jacobs describes his childhood in post-World War II New York City, his experiences at Rutgers University where he joined the ROTC program, and how that decision eventually led him to his service in Vietnam.  As an advisor to a Vietnamese infantry battalion, Jacobs was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for saving the lives of 13 allied soldiers during an intensive firefight despite severe wounds.  

"I am honored that my book has been chosen for an award associated with William Colby," said Jacobs.  "His legacy stands as a model for all members of our Armed Forces, past and present."

"This is an important piece of history... a story of extraordinary service in combat on the battlefield and in Washington," said William E. Butterworth III, the #1 Wall Street Journal and New York Times best-selling novelist who writes as W.E.B. Griffin, on behalf of the Award Selection Committee.  "Bill Colby would be very proud of Colonel Jacobs' fine memoir."

In addition to the Medal of Honor, Jacobs' distinguished military record includes two Silver Stars and three Bronze Stars.  Following two tours in Vietnam, he served on the faculties of the National War College in Washington, DC and the United States Military Academy at West Point. He retired from the Army in 1987 and had a successful career on Wall Street.  He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and a military analyst for NBC/MSNBC.  

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BNA Books, a division of specialized news and information publisher BNA, announced today the publication of Privilege Issues in the Age of Electronic Discovery, 2009 Edition.

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The second in BNA Books' three-part E-Discovery portfolio series, Privilege Issues in the Age of Electronic Discovery, 2009 Edition is updated to explain how the nature and scope of the attorney-client privilege and work-product protection have been impacted by technology generally and electronic discovery in particular. The costs and burdens of dealing with electronic discovery are significant, and companies spend many hours coping with the complicated problems that ensue. The costs to review documents for privilege are staggering, and the volume and different forms of electronic discovery make it easier than ever to inadvertently produce privileged documents.

This portfolio explores these unique issues relating to privilege in e-discovery and provides practical guidelines and comprehensive analysis of the law, including:

• Inadvertent production and risks of waiver of privilege
• Expectation of privacy
• Practical guidelines for dealing with privilege issues
• Analysis of new Federal Rule of Evidence 502 and cases construing the Rule, and practical advice to avoid waiver claims

This book begins with an introduction to the relevant privileges and protections, each of which were developed prior to the computer age. The portfolio then describes in detail the far-reaching implications of technology on these fundamental tenets of the legal profession, examining privilege as it relates to the reasonable expectation of privacy and related ethical issues, waiver, privilege logs, the crime-fraud exception, experts, litigation hold notices, and litigation support databases.

The author, David J. Lender, Duke University (BA 1990, JD 1993), is a partner in the litigation department of Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP and head of the firm's e-discovery task force.

BNA is a leading private publisher of news and information products for professionals in law and business. In addition to Privilege Issues in the Age of Electronic Discovery, 2009 Edition, BNA's Book Division publishes Electronic Discovery Practice Under the Federal Rules, 2008 Edition (first volume in BNA Books' E-Discovery portfolio series); Preserving Electronically Stored Information: A Practical Approach (third volume in BNA Books' E-Discovery portfolio series); Discovery of Electronically Stored Information: Surveying the Legal Landscape; The Sedona Principles; and other titles in legal specialties. For a free BNA Books catalog, call 1-800-960-1220 or send an e-mail request to books@bna.com. The BNA Books website, including an online catalog, can be found at bnabooks.com.

Privilege Issues in the Age of Electronic Discovery, 2009 Edition (80 pp. Softcover/Order #1827/$205.00 00 plus tax, shipping, and handling) may be purchased from BNA Books, PO Box 7814, Edison, NJ 08818-7814. Telephone orders: 1-800-960-1220. Fax orders: 1-732-346-1624. A 10% discount is available on print copies of books when ordering from the website at bnabooks.com. Please note that discounts cannot be combined.

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CIA assassin Jarred stopped the development of a genocidal virus in Africa, or so he believed. In a desperate effort to save the lives of millions, Jarred is back to complete the mission that will take him on a global trek to hunt down and destroy "The Code" (published by AuthorHouse), a new action-packed novel by Lawrence Lane.

When Jarred parachuted into Africa he had one mission: to stop the virus from being made and spread across the world, using any means necessary. Unaware he was on a high-ranking bureaucrat's hit list, he accomplished his job with the unexpected help of a sniper known only as Angel.  

A year later the virus reappears in Germany when it kills a corporate executive. Called back into action, Jarred finds himself chasing after the virus, its creator, and those who want to let it loose. Traveling from country to country, secrets of "The Code" begin to unravel as Jarred and Angel search for the answers.

Can Jarred and Angel find enough clues to stop the virus, or will the deadly obstacles placed in their path make it impossible to win? "The Code" will come to a thrilling conclusion when its last player is finally brought to light.

Discover the lines that are blurred in politics and espionage when all of the pieces are scrambling to find an answer to "The Code," a gripping novel that offers readers action, suspense, and thrills with the turn of each page.

About the Author: Lawrence Lane was born in a small farming community in Kansas. Later settling in Colorado, he spent his college years at the University of Colorado and Metropolitan State College of Denver, where he majored in biology and chemistry with a minor in literature.

Lane and his wife have been married for over 30 years and have two children. He is currently working on another novel, which will feature many of the same characters from "The Code."

AuthorHouse is the premier book publisher for emerging, self-published authors. For more information, please visit http://www.authorhouse.com.

This release was issued through eReleases(TM).  For more information, visit http://www.ereleases.com.

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Detroiters once again proved that they are super supporters of the local community by raising over $22,000 last night at an event held at Art Van Furniture to benefit S.A.Y. Detroit ("Super All Year") Charity. Five hundred people came to hear Mitch Albom - best-selling author and popular radio and television broadcaster- speak about his best selling book Have a Little Faith and why he formed S.A.Y. Detroit Charity in 2006 during the Super Bowl to help the homeless in Detroit.

"With the power of the pen and microphone, Mr. Albom has brought voice to the voiceless," stated Gary Van Elslander, President of Art Van Furniture. "He has focused attention on the many Detroiters who are struggling everyday to meet the basic needs of shelter, food and medicine."

The evening began with Albom's live broadcast on WJR Newstalk 760 from the Art Van store in Warren where Mr. Van Elslander announced that they will match donations up to $10,000. Later Albom talked about the story behind his new nationally acclaimed book, and the progress of his important charity.  

Pastor Henry Covington, the lead minister of I Am My Brother's Keeper church in Detroit, joined Albom to wrap up the event for open questioning. The church and minister served as an inspiration for Albom's new book.  

Donations will continue to be accepted throughout the week.  This marks one of the many charity events Art Van Furniture hosts throughout the year to benefit charities throughout Michigan during these tough times.

The event occurred on the heals of Art Van Furniture's recent fundraising and donations to Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries, including 50 mattress sets, bed frames, night stands and dressers for the homeless shelter, which partners with S.A.Y. Detroit Charity.  

To learn more about Art Van Furniture's charitable efforts or to donate to S.A.Y. Detroit go to www.artvan.com

About Art Van Furniture

Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Art Van Furniture is Michigan's largest furniture retailer and America's largest independent furniture retailer, operating 31 stores in 29 communities throughout Michigan, a full service e-commerce website plus a new freestanding bedding store in Canton Michigan, 'Art Van Pure Sleep.'  The company is family-owned and headquartered in Warren, Michigan.  For more information, visit artvan.com.

About S.A.Y. Detroit

S.A.Y.(which stands for Super All Year Detroit) Detroit was formed by author and columnist Mitch Albom. The charity distributes money to shelters in Detroit for projects specifically designed to help the plight of those in need.  To learn more about the charity visit www.saydetroit.org.

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