Courage and Croissants, Inspiring Joyful Living by Suzanne Saxe-Roux and Jean P. Roux

Courage and Croissants, Inspiring Joyful Living, A Story and Life Guidebook set in San Francisco and the south of France, is a story and life guidebook featuring a dual-career professional couple with a young daughter who took the risk to go in search of what was truly important to them. At its heart is a love of family and the desire for quality of life. This book will inspire you to manifest your dreams and provide immediate actions you can take to create a life of good health, balance and joy.

Candid and inspiring, Suzanne and Jean- Pierre willingly acknowledge that the American Dream, as they were brought up to believe, has changed and the cost to one’s family, one’s health, and one’s own well-being can only be sustained for a period of time, not for 40 years or more. Along with millions of stressed out, busy professionals, Suzanne and Jean tell a great story and provide a life guidebook that is full of courageous and simple changes that can help us all create the lifestyles we want to live wherever we are.

Suzanne and Jean are late baby boomers, highly educated professionals who had a daughter late in life after 17 years of marriage. They have a life many would envy, but it hasn’t helped them live the life they so desire – a perfectly balanced life. What they have learned by living in a small village in the south of France is that there are many simple ways to bring joie de vivre into your daily family life and at the same time some changes require a great deal of courage and patience, but all are possible.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS:
The husband and wife team, Suzanne Saxe-Roux, Ed.D., and Jean P. Roux, Ph.D., LMFT, have over the last twenty-five years developed, consulted, coached, and trained thousands of people to become the best they can be both personally and professionally. As successful professionals and entrepreneurs in their own right, Suzanne and Jean Pierre, offer a fresh slant on adventuring through change, life transitions and recommitting to live a balanced and quality life. Suzanne is author of The Consultative Approach, Partnering for Results! and numerous workshops and articles. She is a columnist for the SF Examiner online, an avid blogger for www.healthyjoyfullivingblog.com and a national speaker inspiring busy professionals to take responsibility to create a life that embraces joie de vivre. Jean is the author of a variety of wellness related workshops, and is a practicing clinical psychotherapist.

MEET THE AUTHOR:
Suzanne and I met on Twitter last year and I have been excited to hear about the progress on her new book. Suzanne will be on I Love Authors Blog Talk Radio Show Thursday, October 14th, 2010 at 9:00pm (est). Join us to hear all about Suzanne Saxe-Roux and her new book!

CONNECT WITH THE AUTHOR:
Website: Healthy Joyful Living
Facebook: Suzanne Saxe-Roux
Twitter: @SuzanneSaxeRoux

BUY THE BOOK:
Courage and Croissants, Inspiring Joyful Living, A Story and Life Guidebook, by , Suzanne Saxe-Roux, Ed.D., and Jean P. Roux, Ph.D., LMFT, $14.95, paperback, 315 pages

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Pug at the Beach: An island dog's reflection on life by Jackson Dunes

ABOUT THE BOOK:

Pug At The Beach It's not about a breed. It's about a lifestyle. What do you get when you combine the Dahli Lama, Jimmy Buffett, and the turquoise blue waters of a tropical island? Why Pug At The Beach, of course! His name is Pug and he's a common dog with uncommon wisdom.

He's got a dorsal fin for an ear and a really nice collection of surfing shorts. His calm and wise insights combined with his playful attitude make for some very interesting adventures from his home at the beach. Travel with Pug At The Beach and find out how Pug learns to make new friends, overcomes his fear of the unknown, and successfully adapts to change. Find out why learning to surf helped him overcome adversity or how flying a kite can lead to great scientific discoveries.

This innovative and thought provoking book is a whimsical yet philosophical look at life. Tropical drawings along with short verses of text promise to inspire readers of all ages through subjects such as: being mindful, the importance of taking time for ourselves, overcoming any adversity, and remaining true to our authentic selves. Whether a kid or a kid at heart, readers of all ages have benefitted from Pug's simple wisdom and playful attitude.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Diana Taylor, who uses the pen name Jackson Dunes, is an innovative, inspirational writer of the Pug At The Beach books. She teaches people how to pursue their dreams and live a life of joy. Her own journey has brought her from being a stay at home mom, through a difficult divorce, to a life altering decision to leave her home of 25 years and chase her dream of living "at the beach." In 2008 she moved from rural New Hampshire to South Florida.

The character "Pug" was created in Key West and developed while her children were young. Pug's calm manner, playful attitude, and insightful wisdom appeals to both adults (for whom it was written) and children (who know a good thing when they see it.)

Taylor's unique approach to writing, whether the Pug books, or her short stories and essays, has garnered much attention and respect as well as a legion of devoted followers who speak of being consistently motivated to make positive changes in their own lives after reading her work.

MEET THE AUTHOR:

Get to know Diana Taylor  (AKA Jackson Dunes) and her insightful book Pug At The Beach at the I Love Authors Blog Talk Radio Show Thursday, September 23rd at 9:00pm(est). Join us for some fun and sharing with Jackson Dunes as we delve into the spirituality and insights in her book!!

CONNECT WITH THE AUTHOR:

Website: Pug at the Beach

Blog: News From The Beach

Facebook: Pug at the Beach

Twitter: @PugAtTheBeach

BUY THE BOOK:

Pug at the Beach, Paperback, $9.95, 67 pages.

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Life's Too Short to Fold Fitted Sheets: Your Ultimate Guide to Domestic Liberation By Lisa Quinn

ABOUT THE BOOK: In the tradition of Erma Bombeck and Peg Bracken, author Lisa Quinn—Emmy Award-winning television host and recovering Marthaholic—gets real on the follies of housekeeping. Life's Too Short to Fold Fitted Sheets is a crash course in Slacker Chic 101 that will have over-extended women everywhere laughing out loud and throwing in the towel—the dishtowel, that is. Full of shortcuts and tricks for cleaning, decor, and entertaining, such as: the top 10 things you have to clean if you have company coming in 30 minutes; interior finishes that hide the most dirt; 17 meals made from a deli chicken; and much more, this wickedly funny guide helps women create the life they want without all the hard labor—and without compromising style.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Lisa Quinn is an Emmy award-winning TV host, best-selling author, and busy mom of Scarlett Elizabeth and Silas Cash. She is a contributor to Better Homes and Gardens, Redbook, Life, and PARADE magazines; has appeared on Good Morning America, The CBS Early Show, HGTV, and Oprah; designed sets for the National Geographic Society and the Discovery Channel; and starred in her own one-hour special for the Fine Living Network.

Lisa currently serves as spokesperson for IKEA and Kelly Moore Paints. Home with Lisa Quinn is syndicated nationally on the Live Well HD network.

MEET THE AUTHOR:
Get to know Lisa Quinn and her practical and funny book Life's Too Short to Fold Fitted Sheets: Your Ultimate Guide to Domestic Liberation at the I Love Authors Blog Talk Radio Show Thursday, September 16th, 2010 at 9:00pm(est). Join us for some fun and sharing with Lisa Quinn and learn about her Confessions of a Disillusioned Domestic Diva!

CONNECT WITH THE AUTHOR:
Website: LisaQuinnInc.com
Blog: LisaQuinnInc.com
Facebook: Lisa Quinn
Twitter: @LisaQuinnInc

BUY THE BOOK:
Life's Too Short to Fold Fitted Sheets, Hardcover, $18.95, 168 pages.

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Lessons to My Children by I. Mark Cohen and Weston D. Burnett

ABOUT THE BOOK:
LESSONS TO MY CHILDREN illustrates the basics of financial literacy - from budgeting to investing – with real life stories, time tested practices, and easy to understand advice that will help both parent and child take control of their financial futures. Lessons to My Children is the financial advice every parent should give their children – and the wisdom children of all ages should follow!


ABOUT THE WEBSITE:
Lessons To My Children is a multimedia website featuring videos, financial and budgeting tools, social media communities, Weekly Wealth Lessons™, and a timely, information-rich blog designed to help families learn and apply the life-changing financial lessons revealed in the new book LESSONS TO MY CHILDREN: Simple Life Lessons for Financial Success, Wealth and Abundance.

Mark Cohen and Weston D. Burnett

ABOUT THE AUTHORS:
I. Mark Cohen, J.D., LL.M, CFP® is the founding partner of both Navigator Wealth Management, LLC, a registered investment advisory firm, and Cohen & Burnett, P.C., attorneys and counselors at law. Widely published in trade journals, Mark is also a popular speaker on the topics of estate taxes and legal ethics and is the author of the first and only comprehensive treatise on the Uniform Trust Code, a resource used by legal professionals and educators the world over.


Weston D. Burnett, J.D., LL.M, CFP® is the managing partner of Cohen & Burnett, P.C. and President and CEO of Navigator Wealth Management, LLC, through which he helps clients realize their life goals and gain peace of mind by delivering an integrated, strategic approach to legal, tax and financial planning.


MEET THE AUTHORS:
Get to know Mark and Wes and all about their fantastic book for families Lessons to My Children at the I Love Authors Blog Talk Radio Show Wednesday, September 15th, 2010at 9:00pm(est). Join us for some fun and sharing with Mark and Wes and how you can teach your children about money.


***ONLINE DIGITAL LAUNCH PARTY***
The three-part party will feature a free webinar, a Blog Talk Radio interview with the popular “I Love Authors” host Melissa Lierman, and an interactive Twitter party with prizes, tips, and more! Come join us for the online scavenger hunt and party that could change your financial life! RSVP by visiting LessonsToMyChildren.com to register for the free online digital book launch party.


When: Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 7:00 – 10:00 pm EST


7:00 pm EST – TIPS - Attend a free online webinar where the authors will reveal some of their best tips for achieving financial success, wealth and abundance.


8:00 pm EST – CLUES - Listen in online as Mark & Wes take your questions on Blog Talk Radio’s I Love Authors show. Hint: They’ll be leaving clues that lead to prizes!


9:00 pm EST – PRIZES - Attend the @LessonstoMyChildren Twitter party online for your chance to win a copy of the book, savings bonds, and more!


CONNECT WITH THE AUTHOR:
Website: Lessons To My Children Website
Blog: The Lessons Blog
Facebook: Lessons to My Children FaceBook Page
Twitter: @LessonsToMyChildren
You Tube: Lessons to My Children You Tube Channel
Press Release: Lessons to My Children Press Release


BUY THE BOOK:
Lessons to My Children: Simple Life Lessons for Financial Success, Wealth and Abundance , By I. Mark Cohen and Weston D. Burnett, hardcover, 192pp, $24.95.


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What Kids Need to Succeed by Andrea Patten and Harry S. Patten

ABOUT THE BOOK:
Stop! You're not raising a child...You're raising afuture adult! Can you see what's wrong with this picture? There's a child where an adult should be. And that's the point. We speak in terms of 'raising children,' but the thought we need to keep 'front and center' is that we're raising future adults.


We interviewed numerous successful adults in search of common themes. We studied their life stories and compared them to biographies of other well-known high-achievers. A pattern emerged. Successful adults share a common background, something we call the Four Foundations of Adult Achievement.


In the parenting book, What Kids Need to Succeed, these principles are illustrated through inspiring stories that help parents think about ways to prepare their own children for a bright future. When you lay the groundwork for these foundations, your children start to develop attitudes and habits shared by successful adults.


What are the Four Foundations? We thought you'd never ask:
1. Refuse to Fail
2. Work Hard
3. Develop Discipline
4. Give Back


Other parenting books seem to have pushed aside values, ethics, and child discipline in favor of focusing on giving your children self-esteem. But you can't give your kids self-esteem - it comes from within. THEY have to develop it. It's our job to help them do that. The Four Foundations set the stage for growing confident, competent adults.


There's a lot of parenting help and advice available. And it's loaded with contradictions. Some of that parenting advice can backfire and you won't know it until it's too late.


We'll show you how to avoid the "deadly sins" of parenting:
1. Treating your child as an equal
2. Overindulging - especially the "wants"
3. Forgetting to teach them about consequences, or
4. Simply not taking action when you should


The good news is: it's NOT too late to start teaching the Four Foundations. The sooner the better.And, it doesn't matter if you have 1 kid or 12, whether they call you "Mom," "Dad," "Nana," or "Papa" - nor does it matter if you're a foster parent or grandparent. If you're entrusted with raising a future adult (what you used to think of as raising a child or raising children) you can start today. We'll show you how to instill the simple - not 'easy' - ideas which will set your children apart as they grow up.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
What Kids Need to Succeed: Four Foundations of Adult Achievement was authored by father-daughter team Harry S. Patten and Andrea Patten.


Harry developed the sales skills that are the foundation for his business by selling Kirby vacuum cleaners door-to-door. Since 1962, this self-made millionaire has become the foremost buyer and seller of rural and recreational land in America. He is a father and a grandfather.


Throughout her life, Andrea Patten has distinguished herself as a creative problem-solver. In addition to being a Mom, she has spent most of her adult life working in human services, both in the public and private sectors. Her particular area of expertise requires an entrepreneurial mind as she has played a key role in helping organizations bring such innovations as bilingual programming, family treatment and networking for comprehensive client care. Andrea is a licensed addictions counselor who has worked in substance abuse treatment, child protection and domestic violence settings.


"My work as a family advocate exposed me to a wide variety of families and problems. I'm fascinated by the ways they choose to solve them. My favorite part of direct service work was always helping people to identify and connect with the well of optimism and strength inside of them. That's one of the reasons I like the Four Foundations so much. The four foundations not only remind people of what they are capable of, they serve as a way to filter and prioritize information and ideas: I think there's something for every family here."


"Teaming with my father to write What Kids Need to Succeed was a tremendous growth opportunity for me. It took me out of a familiar role and allowed me to reach families in an entirely new manner. I think that this book can provide hope to any family, regardless of their circumstances."


When her son was young she took a break from human services and went to work in the marketing department of her family’s business. There she discovered more similarities."I've always had a gift for seeing the common ground between issues, organizations or departments that appear, on the surface, to be very different from one another. It's easy for me to find areas of overlap that allow them to work together. Whether an organization offers a product or a service, its message needs to be presented in a way which best serves its intended audience. That's one of the reasons I like the Four Foundations so much."


Andrea and her co-author father have always been interested in helping projects (and people) develop to their fullest potential. Andrea works with organizations to tailor programs, workshops, and keynote addresses to meet their unique needs. In addition, the pair have provided numerous copies of What Kids Need to Succeed to well-run organizations serving kids and families.


MEET THE AUTHOR:
Get to know Andrea Patten and her insightful and necessary parenting book What Kids Need to Succeed: 4 Foundations of Adult Achievement at the I Love Authors Blog Talk Radio Show Thursday, August 9th at 9:00pm(est). Join us for some insight and learning with Author Andrea Patten on how to be better parents and give our kids the foundations for adult success and achievement!


CONNECT WITH THE AUTHOR:
Website: WhatKidsNeedToSucceed.com
Blog: What Kids Need To Succeed Blog
Facebook: Andrea Patten
Twitter: @andreapatten

BUY THE BOOK:
What Kids need to Succeed: 4 Foundations of Adult Achievement, Hardcover, $18.95, 180 pages.

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