Michael Plaksin radio interview with Randa Handler

http://www.randahandler.com
Please go to Randa’s author’s page as new books have just been released including #AUDIOBOOK versions!
https://www.amazon.com/Randa-Handler/e/B00DJVS5BS

Link to animated videos of prototypes of Cubbie Blue and his Dog Dot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIsjkW-DyTo&feature=youtu.be

Links to guest articles I've written can be found at Medium:
https://medium.com/@RandaHandler https://medium.com/@RandaHandler
I wrote a post in 2017 free trial scams and it was so wonderful to see the BBB release a study about that recently in December 2018, 
https://medium.com/@RandaHandler/free-beauty-trials-can-be-costly-bc0bbb6f5791
https://www.bbb.org/globalassets/local-bbbs/st-louis-mo-142/st_louis_mo_142/studies/bbb-study-free-trial-offers-and-subscription-traps.pdf#FreeTrialScams
https://medium.com/@RandaHandler/did-the-gabor-sisters-inspire-the-kardashian-sisters-b0aa340eef3https://medium.com/@RandaHandler/is-it-too-late-to-teach-religious-tolerance-2fa2afd6981f
http://hubpages.com/politics/The-Shame-Of-Our-Stagnant-Poverty-Stats

"Good story and great illustrations. All people should read this book. Conflicts with different beliefs find a simple, common ground. In today's world this is sorely needed. Received copy from Netgalley for review." says Granny of Randa Handler's Boy Who Spoke To God at
http://grannylovestoread.blogspot.com/2015/11/the-boy-who-spoke-to-god-by-randa.html?spref=tw 

"The Thanksgiving Dinner Platter is an interesting multilayered, multicultural picture book for older readers (age 6+).  It includes lots of information about different traditions among people.  Takari learns about how in Japan set aside a day for giving thanks for one's blessings and eat traditional food, just as she does in America on Thanksgiving Day.  Little Sparrow tells Takari about some American Indian traditions and the history behind them." says a blogger at 
http://randomlyreading.blogspot.com/2014/11/the-thanksgiving-dinner-platter-by.html?spref=tw

Randa Handler is an international journalist, publicist and publisher. As a journalist she was published worldwide and her interview with actor Rock Hudson (his last) was featured internationally as a cover story.  She has helped to brand many products, people and companies. In 2003, her publishing efforts launched an educational series of children's books, with Miss America 2000, that are still being used as 'lesson plans' by elementary school teachers. She is the author & illustrator of five children’s books that relay real life concepts to instill in kids an appreciation of differences.

The ‘Thanksgiving Dinner Platter’, which explains, when and why, Thanksgiving became a national holiday (available in all formats);  Cubbie Blue & His Dog Dot, A fantastical adventure about 3 multiracial boys who befriend a tiny creature and learn about each other and the world. (available in all formats). ‘What’s up with Mike?’ (Cubbie Blue- book 2);  (ebk and paperback),  ‘If I Were King,’  (available in all formats), A MOM’S CHOICE AWARD winner animal tale about a feisty zebra who doesn’t want to hang with other zebras. And finally, ‘The Boy Who Spoke To God’,(available in all formats) where a young boy, in a non-religious folk tale, helps feuding tribes find peace during their diverse celebrations of the holidays! An introduction to elementary school children to all the different beliefs out there.

Randa Handler's books are available wherever books are sold 

http://ezinearticles.com/?Can-You-Teach-Children-Religious-Tolerance?&id=9057364

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About Calvin Helin:

CALVIN HELIN is a bestselling author, international speaker, entrepreneur, lawyer, and activist for self-reliance. It's an unlikely success story, from someone with an impoverished childhood, growing up in a remote Native American village.

A six-time bestseller, Helin's landmark guide provided a blueprint to help Native American populations break free from "the welfare trap" of government dependence. During his extensive research for Dances with Dependency, Helin learned that the corrosive effects of economic dependency are not limited to the poor, but apply to other social classes, businesses and governments.

Helin is President and CEO of Eagle Group of Companies LLC, President of the Native Investment and Trade Association, and Director of the Vancouver Board of Trade, GeoScience BC, and the Canada-China Resource Development Foundation. He has received numerous national distinctions as an entrepreneur, social activist and community leader. He is a U.S. permanent resident under the special Native American provisions of the Jay Treaty.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Economic-Dependency-Trap-Self-Reliance/dp/1932824081

Dances with Dependency, Out of Poverty through Self-Reliance. (Book one in the series. Limited Hardcover editions are still available) Helin's `politically incorrect' message, offers key relevance to any taxpaying American, is causing an uproar and is generating heated debates whenever government, poverty and social issues interact this election year. Helin's welfare reforms could jump start our economy freeing up billions to afford health-care for all.
What The Press Is Saying............. "The National Post- "Sugarcoating nothing. While recognizing and acknowledging the historical reasons and complexities behind numerous social dysfunctions.. "

Calgary Sun,  "This book is filled with hope and written out of deep love and concern for aboriginal people".

Toronto Sun, " The book provides invaluable turnaround solutions to indigenous people and developing nation populations wishing to move forward."

U .S. Department of State article, "Helin wants native people to move forward by reclaiming traditional values of autonomy and self-reliance... ".

The Globe and Mail, "What this book says probably should have been said years ago ... "

The Province, “Dances with Dependency, is an important new book...while not glossing over the gloom, it offers a refreshing message of hope--and a strong call to action."

The Vancouver Sun, "Dances with Dependency, reveals that the Canadian government's mismanagement of aboriginal affairs is a welfare trap that has enslaved much of the aboriginal population ."

Reviews:Michael McCoy, posted, “I was obligated to purchase for a college class. But I learned a lot and hopefully will put it to decent use in the future for reference”.

5.0 out of 5 starsBrilliant! Brown Bear, posted, “Brilliant! A must read for everyone, a lot of good common sense, something we seem to be losing. .”

5.0 out of 5 starsGreat ideas & interesting readSerbe posted, “Great ideas and an interesting read. It provides solid historical facts, straightforward information about the present, and feasible ideas to apply towards the future. .”

The Economic Dependency Trap, Breaking Free to Self-Reliance: This book offers effective strategies to help erase poverty. It advocates self-reliance, policy reform and cultural awareness. Accountability is required from all; the middle class, the trust fund babies and the underprivileged who see themselves as perpetual victims and have fallen into the entitlement trap. True Blue-prints are offered to rescue people from an economic slump and help them improve their life, and re-obtain a sense of self-worth.

Reviews:5of 5 stars for Calvin Helin's THE ECONOMIC DEPENDENCY TRAP

Top 500 Amazon reviewer, Cyrus Webb, writes, "I enjoyed the way the author took his time to highlight that not all bad situations are self-inflicted, but that doesn't mean that you can't be a part of your own positive change. Both informative and inspiring, this is a book that has the possibility to change your life.”

5.0 out of 5 starsCould the aid that America offers instill dependency in millions?The Midwest Book Review posts on February 10, 2011, “Could the aid that America offers instill dependency in millions? The Economic Dependency Trap: Breaking Free to Self-Reliance" is an argument from Calvin Helin, stating that the welfare programs that America offers heavily leads Americans into a false sense of entitlement .”

About Isabelle Avadon

Isabelle Avadon: www.IsabelleAvadon.com A citizen of the world and a graduate of the Sorbonne in Paris, Isabelle is on a mission to instill a love of adventure and discovery in all her books. This multi genre author is sure to surprise and delight readers with her wit and in depth character studies. Slated for a 2018 release, her first two penned novels are: Trapped in Tango and El Marquesa Diaries. 

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http://www.facebook.com/IsabelleAvadon

Trapped In Tango: (TBD):Trapped in Tango is the disarmingly touching journey of a self-sabotaging desperate girl who was blamed for the death of her twin brother by her own mother.

El Marquesa Diaries: (TBD):In this candid dairy, Marquesa Ramona of Sidonia shares why she left behind her trust funded glamorous life to craft incognito a journalism career and prove her self-worth. In France, she meets, father-figure, married, American journalist, Andre Moore, who, attracts her with his charm and intellect. Is he offering her freedom, independence and self-respect? She throws caution to the wind and impulsively follows him to Los Angeles. Everyone but her seem to see his expert manipulation and abuse.

Constant betrayals and disastrous events occur, open her eyes, and catapult into a desperate act that threatens to ruin her life forever. Will she recognize true love or true friendships? Is her heart too broken to see a promise of love?

About Claire April

www.Twitter.com@RavencrestPub

Letters from Manhattan: Author Claire April candidly shares the struggles of a female executive’s climb up the corporate ladder in a men’s world.

About Michael Plaksin

Michael Plaksin: A Sales and Marketing Senior Executive with diversified experience in P&L management, business development, new product launches, market identification, and general management within the Mobile, Memory, Computer Technology and Consumer Products sectors. Recognized for building solid internal / external business relationships and ability to influence cross-functional teams through education, coaching, and motivational management. Plaksin has always been a fan of radio and remembers writing an essay about it as a youngster. He gives back any chance he gets and is President of a newly formed foundation.

http://www.wvweducationalfoundation.org/about-us/board-committees/michael-plaksin/

Jason Messinger: While managing a Fine Arts gallery in northeastern Pennsylvania, he attended Parson’s School of Design in NYC, and operated a small firm for over 25 years, with an emphasis on residential interior design/remodeling. His interests have focused on melding traditional aesthetics with renewable and sustainable product and process and sharing his knowledge whenever possible.

Title: The Man Who Invented Radio and the One Who Got the Credit (TBD)Written by: Michael Plaksin & Jason Messinger. Plaksin and Messinger discuss in this educational book, how the major invention of the radio was credited to the wrong inventor. Their attempt to set the record straight is bound to raise a few eyebrows and possibly correct a few historical misconceptions. After all, would we have cellphones without radio?

About Beverly Neals

Beverly Neals: As Miss Wales (1979) Neals travelled throughout the world promoting "beauty with a cause" with Miss England – Caroline Seaward and Miss Scotland – Lorraine Davidson. She was a finalist at Miss Universe in Perth Australia and went on to represent Britain in the Miss Young International pageant in the Philippines where she was placed in the top five. She moved to Los Angeles in 1981 and had a successful modelling and TV career. She lives in England, is happily married with two children.

Title: I Don't Believe in Miracles, I Rely On Them (TBD) By Beverly Neals.From travelling the world with the rich and famous, experiencing outlandish adventures, to being offered incredible opportunities, to struggling to survive as a single mother, and dealing with the serious illness of a child; a former Miss Wales shares her gripping life's story.  Her disarming account of a rise through hardships while keeping a 'having it all' public persona,

And her courageous dance in the rain to craft success and happiness are inspirational.

About J. Nicholas, J. Nicholas is a college student and has penned his first children's book. He doesn't want any biographical info as he wants attention to stay on his work.

Conference of the Birds (listed under the Cubbie Blue Publishing banner) By J. Nicholas, Illustrated by Randa Handler

http://www.amazon.com/Conference-Birds-J-Nicholas/dp/1932824154

Unhappy with who they are, five unlikely friends—a raven, a canary, an owl, a parrot, and a homing pigeon—embark on a treacherous journey, eventually discovering strength in togetherness, the value of their own unique talents, and a new sense of self-worth.

"This book is not only delightful, it has an important message"

Reviews:

Top Amazon reviewer, Israel Drazin, writes about the Conference of the Birds, “This book with charming primitive-type pictures tells about the sky, the magical realm of the birds and the book teaches children about self-worth.
It happened once that the birds were dissatisfied and wanted to change. The parrot, for example, wanted to have original thoughts rather than repeating what others said and a homing pigeon wanted colorful feathers. The raven flew around the world to find answers for all its fellow birds. The raven found “The bird of a thousand colors” who advised “a pure heart is like a polished mirror,” and then the bird disappeared.
Children will enjoy reading the reaction of the birds to this cryptic advice, how they interpreted it, their adventure, and how they solved their feeling that they should change.”

Jessie Marie posts, “Be Yourself! Love it! This is a book that takes you on a journey with different birds. They all wish to be different from what they are. One bird, Naji, had a dream of a place where the king of birds lived. When he woke, he gathered the other birds and told them about this place. Each ready to take the journey to find the place. As they came upon trouble, the birds found themselves being able to help out in different situations. In the end, they found that just being themselves and using their talents is better than being someone else.”

“Definitely a lesson in teaching young ones to just be themselves, not try to be like others. I recommend this for any parent who needs to show your child that it's okay for them to be different. Or for those teachers that need to teach this to their students.”

5.0 out of 5 starsUnique and beautiful

Educator Rachel Horon posts, “The birds learn that about themselves in The Conference of the Birds as will young readers of this book. Each bird from the owl to the canary to the homing pigeon have a trait or a skill that they are not as fond of. It takes a journey to discover how that part of them that seems flawed is actually useful or wonderful. My six-year old enjoyed the vibrant illustration colors and the theme of the story. It allowed us a moment to reflect on our own gifts and the gifts of those in our family.”

5.0 out of 5 starsDelightful story and illustrations

Top 500 Amazon reviewer, TFL Reader posts, “My young niece and I read stories together quite frequently.The idea that we each can contribute something unique in this life is an important one for children to hear often and is related so well in this delightful story. The illustrations throughout are simply amazing and add so much to the tale. Well done.”

Christiane Hitti writes, “The story is about many colorful birds with different personalities going on a journey to find themselves, and find answers to their unhappiness... what they finally find is that real happiness is living in a community when they all rely on one another while appreciating each other's differences.The illustrations are amazingly charming, bright and very appealing to young children. I recommend this book to all parents.”

About Naji Abumrad, MD

We are very excited to welcome Dr. Naji Abumrad to the family and can't wait for his book to be finished. It promises to be the ultimate reference that readers go to for an honest take on how to live a healthy and happy life.




Naji Abumrad, MD: Prof. Naji N. Abumrad, M.D. Co-founded Metabolic Technologies, Inc. in 1990. (HMB) Prof. Abumrad also serves as Director of Pathfinder Therapeutics, Inc. Dr. Abumrad's clinical interests cover all aspects of general surgery. His extensive research include insulin resistance in the morbidly obese; he is conducting studies related to understanding the mechanisms involved in the reversal of type 2 diabetes in morbidly obese patients who undergo bariatric surgical procedures. Dr. Abumrad's professional interests have earned him appointments to serve on many NIH study sections, including Surgery, Anesthesia, Trauma and Metabolism Study Sections. He also served as a member of Secretary Donna Shalala's Task Force on Breast Cancer. Received a Best Teacher Award (SUNY, Syracuse,) and the Grant W. Liddle Award for Excellence in Teaching at Vanderbilt Medical Center.