IUniverse Self-Publishing Partnership Debuts First Books
"Just Call Me Dean" and "The Sergeant Major Syndrome" are the First of Many Compelling Titles from Berrett-Koehler and iUniverse "Open Book Editions" Partnership
Online, November 4, 2011 (Newswire.com) - iUniverse, the leading indie-book publisher providing affordable publishing, editorial and marketing services for authors across all genres, today announced Open Book Editions (OBE)-its partnership with Berrett-Koehler Publishers (BK)-has released two exciting new books: "Just Call Me Dean," a memoir, and "The Sergeant Major Syndrome," a professional guidebook. Both books are now available through bookstores and online in traditional and electronic formats. To purchase books directly visit: http://bookstore.iuniverse.com/
Open Book Editions welcomes authors who share in the Berrett-Koehler mission-"Creating a World That Works for All." BK believes, to truly create a better world, action is needed at all levels-individual, organizational and societal. BK and iUniverse are both proud and pleased that all OBE books, including these first two releases, promote positive change:
"Just Call Me Dean," written by Florene Stewart Poyadue, is about her son, Dean A. A. Poyadue, a man living with Down syndrome and his remarkable life experiences. The book hopes to encourage and inspire parents of special-needs children and create awareness of the struggles these families face.
"The Sergeant Major Syndrome," written by Roy Jacques with Mary Hobson, is an essential guide for professionals who believe they have hit the proverbial "glass ceiling." The book is a diagnostic tool and an action plan for people who want to advance their careers.
For more information about self-publishing opportunities with iUniverse and Open Book Editions, please visit www.iuniverse.com or call 1-800-AUTHORS.
About iUniverse
iUniverse, an Author Solutions, Inc. self-publishing imprint, is the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing provider. iUniverse has a strategic alliance with Chapters Indigo in Canada, and titles accepted into the iUniverse Rising Star program are featured in a special collection on BarnesandNoble.com. iUniverse recognizes excellence in book publishing through the Star, Reader's Choice and Editor's Choice designations-self-publishing's only such awards program. Headquartered in Bloomington, Indiana, iUniverse also operates offices in Indianapolis. For more information or to publish a book, please visit iuniverse.com or call 1-800-AUTHORS. For the latest, follow @iuniverse on Twitter.
About Open Book Editions
Open Book Editions is a self-publishing partner of Berrett-Koehler Publishers. Since 1992, Berrett-Koehler has published quality books and welcomes authors who share in its mission of "Creating a World That Works for All." Open Book Editions offers authors the opportunity to share their stories and inspire readers to make the world a better place. To serve these authors, Open Book Editions has partnered with iUniverse to offer a full-service self-publishing opportunity, with several publishing packages, each featuring an editorial evaluation, customized design, and digital formatting and distribution.