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This site was updated 7.3.08

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
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Featured Book of the Month

Oops! . . . I Won Too Much Money
by Tom Schneider
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Tom Schneider’s unusual career path enabled him to write a book that draws serious lessons from poker, business, and life in general. Oops! . . . I Won Too Much Money is an insightful read that neatly ties these three topics together with wit and common sense—a humorous read for business professionals, poker players, and everyone in between!
Tom Schneider has been a professional poker player for over four years, and has recently earned the 2007 World Series of Poker Player of the Year award! He has finished “in the money” four times previously at the World Series of Poker, and now holds two World Series of Poker bracelets.

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