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Thursday, June 25, 2009

Video Book Trailer: The Cassiopeia Grail

Available at www.amazon.com... In Cassiopeia Grail written by Frank Mari DAlessandro, a middle-aged doctor finds adventure and danger when it is discovered that he has candid photos of Adolf Hitler taken by a personal photographer during World War II. While tracking the photographer the doctor finds himself running into entanglements and adventures more video book trailers at www.movingstories.tv

Formats available: Quicktime (.mov)

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Video Book Trailer: Saint Paul, Architect of the World's Greatest Fraud

Available at www.amazon.com... Saint Paul: Architect of the Worlds Greatest Fraud written by Alexander Hillhouse explores the possibility that Christianity was established by two clever Jewish men who saw places of worship as places to make money more video book trailers at www.movingstories.tv

Formats available: Quicktime (.mov)

Video Book Trailer: Heartache and Sin

Available at www.amazon.com... Love, hate, murder and church collide when Steven and Karen Wheaton find themselves at a painful crossroads, debating to abort or deliver their child of miracles. Heartache and Sin, written by Charles Sotomore video book trailers at www.movingstories.tv
Formats available: Quicktime (.mov)

Friday, June 19, 2009

Joe Hall with Paul Quarrington

movingstories.tv ... The Bright Lights Series at The Market Hall in Peterborough, ON recently presented "An Afternoon with Joe Hall: In Conversation with Paul Quarrington. The live event featured an incredible roster of musicians and artists in celebration of this Canadian folk rock icon. Joe Hall has has been compared to everyone from Frank Zappa to Tom Waits, but he is a true original. His sharp wit, insightful social commentary and wildly entertaining stage presence made him a fixture of the '70s Queen Street scene in Toronto with his band The Continental Drift. He continues to tour across Canada with his current band, Screaming Vegetables. His music and videos are available on his website joehall.org, as well as Cordova Bay Records.

ARTISTS

Joe Hall
Tony Quarrington
Paul Quarrington
Martin Worthy
George Dobo
JP Hovercraft
Rebecca Campbell
Saskia Cresentia
Curtis Driedger
Bob Lanois
The Silver Hearts
Screaming Vegetables

Bright Lights Series
An Afternoon with Joe Hall
Presented By The Market Hall
May 24, 2009

Narrated by Paul Quarrington
Editor Matthew Manuge
Producer Judith Keenan

With Thanks To
Joe Hall
Bill Kimball
Michael Burke
Martin Worthy

More Joe Hall
joehall.org

Produced by BookShorts Inc.
MovingStories.TV
Formats available: Quicktime (.mov)

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Video Book Trailer: One World One God

Available at amazon.comOne World One God written by Richard Comstock Lewis explores the idea that many biblical accounts are logically and scientifically proven to be entirely mythical. Faith and reason are treated as a basis for interpreting the supernatural occurrences in Scripture, and how scientific revelations have nullified some traditional beliefs in Biblical loremore video book trailers at www.movingstories.tv
Formats available: Quicktime (.mov)

Monday, June 15, 2009

Video Book Trailer: The Inuit Thought of It

Discover the ingenuity of the Native peoples of the north and their impact on contemporary culture. chock-a-block full of interesting information and pictures. says CM Magazine; featured in Best Books for Kids & Teens 2008, starred selection, Canadian Childrens Book Centre.   Now available from Annick Press, Distributed by Firefly. Produced by BookShorts with assistance of OMDC. The Inuit Thought of It, The Amazing Arctic Innovations, We Thought of It, by Alootook Ipellie with David MacDonald.
Formats available: Quicktime (.mov)

Video Book Trailer: A Native American Thought of It

Guess who came up with the idea for diapers, hair conditioner and hockey?  Find out more about the innovations by Native Americans for what are now everyday objust such as Syringes, Kayaks, Maple syrup and even Insect repellent. deserves a permanent spot on any readers bookshelf.ForeWord Magazine. Now available from Annick Press, Distributed by Firefly. Produced by BookShorts with assistance of OMDC.  A Native American Thought of It, Amazing Inventions and Innovations, We Thought Of It, by Rocky Landon with David MacDonald
Formats available: Quicktime (.mov)

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Video Book Trailer: Reinvent Your Enterprise

Available at www.amazon.com... Legendary management thinker Peter F. Drucker warned for decades that individuals, companies, and nations would suffer if we didnt move forward with the next frontier of management, focused on improving knowledge work productivity. Jack Bergstrands Reinvent Your Enterprise is the right book to help your firm survive, compete and prosper.more video book trailers at www.movingstories.tv

Formats available: Quicktime (.mov)

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Teen Talk: Leslie's Journal

Book Trailer: The Twin Flame

Available at www.amazon.com... Brooke Taylor compounded with joy and sadness finds herself being consumed by a peculiar relationship. Thus begins the story of a traumatic, yet beautiful experience that is The Twin Flamefor more trailers check out www.movingstories.tv.

Formats available: Quicktime (.mov)

Porkbelly Futures Doors Open at Royal Ontario Museum

www.movingstories.tv ... Doors Open Toronto kicked off on Friday, May 22 with festivities at the Royal Ontario Museum.  Mayor David Miller and host Mary Ito of CBC Radio One 99.1 FM launched the 10th anniversary celebrations that begin with middle-eastern music from Maza Meze, Lit City readings and a panel with authors Dionne Brand, Barry Callaghan, Amy Lavender Harris and Paul Quarrington, as well as a concert by Porkbelly Futures.

(c) 2009 BookShorts Inc. With thanks to Doors Open Toronto; Event Produced by City of Toronto and Toronto 175 (toronto.ca/175) More about Porkbelly Futures
www.porkbellys.com

Formats available: Quicktime (.mov)

Book News: Paul Quarrington reads The Ravine for Lit City

www.movingstories.tv ...  Lit City Toronto Stories, Toronto Settings is a three-month citywide celebration of literary Toronto. It commemorates writers who find inspiration in Toronto and use the city as a setting in their work.

The series culminated at the 10th anniversary of Doors Open Toronto. Author / musician / filmmaker Paul Quarrington read an excerpt from his novel The Ravine at Todmorden Mills: Heritage Museum and Arts Centre followed by a walk in the Don Valley.

The valley is a perfect stand-in for the pivotal dramatic event in Quarrington's tale. His semi-autobiographical character Phil McQuigge is set upon by thugs at a pond just like this, an event that puts Phil on a life course for the worse.

The Ravine is available in stores and online; Paul's books, music recordings, and films are featured on his website, paulquarrington.org.  For more book news, visit MovingStories.TV

(c) 2009 BookShorts Inc. with thanks to City of Toronto and Doors Open Toronto


Friday, June 05, 2009

Video Book Trailer: Atlantis the Trilogy: Part 1

Available at www.amazon.com Atlantis the Trilogy: Part 1 is a delightful and wildly metaphoric work of metaphysical fiction. Loosely autobiographical, this new-age novel provides a not so unrealistic and fascinating explanation of Atlantis more book video trailers at www.movingstories.tv

Formats available: Quicktime (.mov)

Wednesday, June 03, 2009

Video Book Trailer: The Accurst Tower

Available at www.amazon.com Dr. Abdul Abdan is an expert in flattery. He cons Chairman Bud Lightfoot of the powerful Fuels Agency to gamble for "your date with destiny." The gamble hits the jackpot: captivity in the Alps, ruined romance, and murder - tangled in a true tale of government deception for more book video trailers check out www.movingstories.tv

Formats available: Quicktime (.mov)

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