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2008 New York Book Festival Recognizes Authors Congratulations to Drs. Richard and Lisa Blue and David Llewelyn for their Honorable Mentions at this year’s New York Book Festival! Dr. Richard Blue and Dr. Lisa Blue were recognized in the General Non-Fiction Category for their book Dr. Blues’ Guide to Making Relationships Work. David Llewelyn was recognized in the Science Fiction Category for his book A Wealth of Energy.   Annette Colby accepts a Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Brown Books author Annette Colby, PhD, was awarded the North American Bookdealers Exchange Pinnacle Book Achievement Award in the category of Self-Help for her book Your Highest Potential: The New Psychology of Understanding and Working with Self. The Pinnacle award is given annually to recognize and honor the most outstanding and excellent books. Annette Colby, PhD, is an internationally known consultant, speaker and visionary author. She is also the author of newly released Body Redesign: Goal Setting Secrets to a Happier, Thinner You. Congratulations, Annette, from the Brown Books team!

 

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