A new book called, "60 Years Young With Itsy," shows that life is worth living at any age when it's lived with a view toward giving back
The book, self- published by Erwin "Itsy" Lieberman of Troy, describes the life of Lieberman, athlete and son of a former member of Detroit's legendary Purple Gang.
Lieberman climbed from truly humble beginnings to success as a coach and as an automotive marketing legend.
In his light-hearted style, he takes readers on a tour of corporate America — the private schools, board rooms and club houses.
He describes his rules for getting ahead on the playing fields of life – rules that have also worked for such luminaries as legendary Detroit Pistons Coach Chuck Daly, one of Itsy's closest friends.
In this age that glorifies youth, Lieberman shows that life is worth living at any age when it's lived with a view toward giving back, which he had done in a variety of ways.
He offers an intriguing idea for getting the rest of us to give back too.
Learn Itsy's secrets for living "60 Years Young." A book-signing will be held at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 6 at Andiamo's at 6676 Telegraph Road in Bloomfield Hills. The book is available at http://60yearsyoungwithitsy.com or amazon.com or call 248-535-0997.

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A book signing by author Mary Pickens will be held at the Bean & Leaf Coffee Shop on the corner of Main Street and University in Rochester from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 19; and from 5 to 8 p.m., Monday, Aug. 20.
 Pickens debuts her novel, "For All of Our Days," a love story that is set in the small Northern Michigan fishing village of Arcadia.
The author was a long-time resident of Northern Michigan and is familiar with that of which she writes. She fished in many of the lakes and streams that dotted the landscape around Platte Bay, Manistee and the Little Betsy. She is as comfortable discussing salmon fishing up north as she is with the intricacies of manufacturing in Detroit.
 "For All of Our Days" is not a typical romance novel. The main characters are not love-struck teen-agers, but rather adults in their early 40s who have experienced years of failed relationships. The small fishing village of Arcadia is depicted in such detail that readers will be transported by Pickens' words.
Follow Marc and Jenny through Kingsley, Traverse City, Old Mission Peninsula, Leland, Birch Run, Cadillac and several land mark establishments throughout Michigan.  
 "For All of Our Days" will capture the hearts and imaginations of romance fans with a love story that is both powerful and realistic. 
 The 334 page book is available in soft cover at $19.95, hardcover at $32.95. It may be purchased on Nook, Kindle and iPad or at the Pickens web page site: www.ForAllOfOurDays.ShortURL.com

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A book signing is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m., July 28 at the Royal Oak Barnes and Noble for Julie Muszynski, the author and illustrator of books about Henley, the world-traveling dog.
Muszynski is a former Michigander who grew up in Huntington Woods and moved to New York City. She graduated from Parsons School of Design and worked for many years in the high-end fashion and home furnishing industries. She still spends quite a bit of time in the Metro Detroit area and actually, does a lot of research for her books at John King and The Royal Oak Flea Market. 

Here's a sneak peak at her book:
Ms. Lulu Ziminksi, fashion maven extraordinaire, has found her match.
Henley, her black-and-white Japanese Chin, is equally, if not more, fabulous than she is and, together, the two embark on all sorts of cosmopolitan adventures
in the most glamorous city on earth.
"One morning, the elegant and very accessorized Ms. Lulu Ziminksi, fashion maven extraordinaire, world-famous for her flair, entered the Sweetie Pie Pet Shop..." and so begins the whimsical story of Henley, an adorable Japanese Chin, the most fashionable pup to have ever lived in New York City. While accompanying his equally dazzling and wildly sophisticated owner, Ms. Lulu, on all sorts of cosmopolitan adventures, Henley finds himself the center of attention no matter where he is. What begins as a fabulous whirlwind tour of all that glitters and glows quickly deteriorates into a lonely, heartless odyssey. Realizing that life just isn't the same without her, Henley says good- bye to the red carpet and returns home to Ms. Lulu--for if there's one truth Henley gleans from his adventures it's the wisdom of an old adage: "Money may buy a good dog, but it won't buy the wag of his tail."
This charming story is the dog-world equivalent of Eloise. A celebration of the heart, friendship, and loyalty, Henley is perfect for anyone who loves pets, fashion, or simply the companionship of a true friend, no matter what the pedigree. Featuring a mix of vintage and contemporary photography, illustrations, and a wealth of special features—this book has all the "pawprints" of a classic--cleverly combining fine art, history, and travel into the everyday life of this extraordinary little dog, Henley is irresistible to adults and children alike, art, fashion, and travel audiences, and, of course, those countless dog-lovers.
Julie Muszynski developed her flair for fashion and design during a decade-long career as a New York fashion stylist. Her clients include Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, and Saks Fifth Avenue. She also worked in the advertising department of Calvin Klein and in casting, wardrobe, and the art department for several television programs and movies.    She is a graduate of the Parsons School of Design. She and her Japanese Chin, Ophelia, divide their time between a Manhattan apartment and a country home in Michigan.
Henley A New York Tail
Story and Artwork by Julie Muszynski Published by Glitterati Incorporated/Distributed

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A book signing is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m., July 28 at the Royal Oak Barnes and Noble for Julie Muszynski, the author and illustrator of books about Henley, the world-traveling dog.
Muszynski is a former Michigander who grew up in Huntington Woods and moved to New York City. She graduated from Parsons School of Design and worked for many years in the high-end fashion and home furnishing industries. She still spends quite a bit of time in the Metro Detroit area and actually, does a lot of research for her books at John King and The Royal Oak Flea Market. 

Here's a sneak peak at her book:
Ms. Lulu Ziminksi, fashion maven extraordinaire, has found her match.
Henley, her black-and-white Japanese Chin, is equally, if not more, fabulous than she is and, together, the two embark on all sorts of cosmopolitan adventures
in the most glamorous city on earth.
"One morning, the elegant and very accessorized Ms. Lulu Ziminksi, fashion maven extraordinaire, world-famous for her flair, entered the Sweetie Pie Pet Shop..." and so begins the whimsical story of Henley, an adorable Japanese Chin, the most fashionable pup to have ever lived in New York City. While accompanying his equally dazzling and wildly sophisticated owner, Ms. Lulu, on all sorts of cosmopolitan adventures, Henley finds himself the center of attention no matter where he is. What begins as a fabulous whirlwind tour of all that glitters and glows quickly deteriorates into a lonely, heartless odyssey. Realizing that life just isn't the same without her, Henley says good- bye to the red carpet and returns home to Ms. Lulu--for if there's one truth Henley gleans from his adventures it's the wisdom of an old adage: "Money may buy a good dog, but it won't buy the wag of his tail."
This charming story is the dog-world equivalent of Eloise. A celebration of the heart, friendship, and loyalty, Henley is perfect for anyone who loves pets, fashion, or simply the companionship of a true friend, no matter what the pedigree. Featuring a mix of vintage and contemporary photography, illustrations, and a wealth of special features—this book has all the "pawprints" of a classic--cleverly combining fine art, history, and travel into the everyday life of this extraordinary little dog, Henley is irresistible to adults and children alike, art, fashion, and travel audiences, and, of course, those countless dog-lovers.
Julie Muszynski developed her flair for fashion and design during a decade-long career as a New York fashion stylist. Her clients include Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, and Saks Fifth Avenue. She also worked in the advertising department of Calvin Klein and in casting, wardrobe, and the art department for several television programs and movies.    She is a graduate of the Parsons School of Design. She and her Japanese Chin, Ophelia, divide their time between a Manhattan apartment and a country home in Michigan.
Henley A New York Tail
Story and Artwork by Julie Muszynski Published by Glitterati Incorporated/Distributed

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A book signing is scheduled for 4 to 4 p.m., July 28 at the Royal Oak Barnes and Noble for Julie Muszynski, the author and illustrator of books about Henley, the world-traveling dog.
Muszynski is a former Michigander who grew up in Huntington Woods and moved to New York City. She graduated from Parsons School of Design and worked for many years in the high-end fashion and home furnishing industries. She still spends quite a bit of time in the Metro Detroit area and actually, does a lot of research for her books at John King and The Royal Oak Flea Market. 

Here's a sneak peak at her book:

Ms. Lulu Ziminksi, fashion maven extraordinaire, has found her match.
Henley, her black-and-white Japanese Chin, is equally, if not more, fabulous than she is and, together, the two embark on all sorts of cosmopolitan adventures
in the most glamorous city on earth.
"One morning, the elegant and very accessorized Ms. Lulu Ziminksi, fashion maven extraordinaire, world-famous for her flair, entered the Sweetie Pie Pet Shop..." and so begins the whimsical story of Henley, an adorable Japanese Chin, the most fashionable pup to have ever lived in New York City. While accompanying his equally dazzling and wildly sophisticated owner, Ms. Lulu, on all sorts of cosmopolitan adventures, Henley finds himself the center of attention no matter where he is. What begins as a fabulous whirlwind tour of all that glitters and glows quickly deteriorates into a lonely, heartless odyssey. Realizing that life just isn't the same without her, Henley says good- bye to the red carpet and returns home to Ms. Lulu--for if there's one truth Henley gleans from his adventures it's the wisdom of an old adage: "Money may buy a good dog, but it won't buy the wag of his tail."
This charming story is the dog-world equivalent of Eloise. A celebration of the heart, friendship, and loyalty, Henley is perfect for anyone who loves pets, fashion, or simply the companionship of a true friend, no matter what the pedigree. Featuring a mix of vintage and contemporary photography, illustrations, and a wealth of special features—this book has all the "pawprints" of a classic--cleverly combining fine art, history, and travel into the everyday life of this extraordinary little dog, Henley is irresistible to adults and children alike, art, fashion, and travel audiences, and, of course, those countless dog-lovers.
Julie Muszynski developed her flair for fashion and design during a decade-long career as a New York fashion stylist. Her clients include Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, and Saks Fifth Avenue. She also worked in the advertising department of Calvin Klein and in casting, wardrobe, and the art department for several television programs and movies.    She is a graduate of the Parsons School of Design. She and her Japanese Chin, Ophelia, divide their time between a Manhattan apartment and a country home in Michigan.
Henley A New York Tail
Story and Artwork by Julie Muszynski Published by Glitterati Incorporated/Distributed by National Book Network Hardcover, $20    ISBN:    1-57687-253-X
Specifications: 9 x 11", hardcover, 56 pages with 75 four-color illustrations Special Features: three gatefolds, lift-the flaps, useable vintage postcard
Category: Children/New York/Dogs/Art

www.henleywoofntails.com

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Once in a while, a book comes along that moves its readers and stays with them long after they have turned the last page.  Dean Dimitrieski's Tears for My City: An Autobiography of a Detroit White Boy is just such a book.
It is the powerful true story of a Macedonian boy whose family moves into Detroit's most dangerous neighborhood when gang violence was at its peak in the 1970s.
The story is the juxtaposition of his family's American Dream and the grim reality that they found in Detroit.  Young Dean encounters intense peer pressure and adversity; he is faced with gang violence, drug lords, crime and a crack house next door.
He must continually resist the recruitment efforts of the Young Boys Incorporated gang as he attempts to fit in and make friends in his new city.  After Dean becomes a witness to a brutal murder, he is forced to choose between doing what is right and protecting himself and his family.
Dimitrieski depicts the details of his adolescence with such realism and vivid detail that it gives the sense that they are witnessing it firsthand.  Dimitrieski's tale of the rough streets of Detroit is one that is absolutely unforgettable, keeping readers hooked from cover to cover.  His memoir tells the story of his unique journey, giving readers a unique perspective on what life is like on the streets of Detroit.
The author earned his bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Wayne State University and a master's in Information Resource Management from Central Michigan University. He is pursuing a doctorate in International Business and expects to have it completed by 2014. He lives in Michigan with his wife and two boys.
For more information, visit http://www.ebookstand.com/book_details/Tears_for_my_City.

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"The Lost Years" by Mary Higgins Clark
c.2012, Simon & Schuster           $26.99 / $29.99 Canada        292 pages
Photo of Mary Higgins Clark by Bernard Vidal
 
TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER
Of The Bookworm Sez, LLC
 
Finders keepers, losers weepers?
What do you do when you find something that belongs to someone else?  Do you pocket the object, thanking the universe for an unexpected gift?  Or do you go to the ends of the Earth to give it back to whomever it might belong?
For most, the answer lies somewhere in the middle but Jonathan Lyons knew that an incalculably rare item absolutely needed to be returned after disappearing some 500 years ago. But in the new novel "The Lost Years" by Mary Higgins Clark, he can't do the deed if he's dead.
"So much noise… so much blood."
Those six words were the most intelligible things that Kathleen Lyons said.
She was the only witness to the murder of her husband, Jonathan - but maybe she wasn't just a witness. Suffering from Alzheimer's, frightened, and covered with blood, Kathleen was discovered by her daughter, cowering in a closet and clutching a gun.
Twenty-eight-year-old Mariah knew that her mother wasn't a killer. Still, it was true that Kathleen went into a rage when, in moments of lucidity, she remembered that she had evidence of her husband's infidelity. It was that infidelity that caused a rift between Mariah and her father, and it hurt Mariah to know that mending their relationship would never again be possible.
It also hurt that her father hadn't shared his joy at what was surely the pinnacle of his career: Jonathan Lyons had discovered a priceless Biblical document, a letter from Jesus to Joseph of Arimathea.
And that document was missing.
As Kathleen Lyons was led away in handcuffs, crying and confused, Jonathan's four best friends - all experts in antiquities - denied having seen the letter. Mariah was sure that one of them had been privy to her father's discovery, or maybe Jonathan had confided in his mistress, Lily.  Mariah hated Lily, so that wasn't a pleasant thought.
Rory Steiger needed to get out of town. If that professor hadn't recognized her, things might've been different, even though she really did hate tending to "dear Kathleen." That was a job she would not miss.
Rory hated being a caretaker almost as much as she hated being manipulated…
They say that Agatha Christie was the Grand Dame of Mystery. If that's true, then author Mary Higgins Clark must be the Marquise, because this book is a royal treat.
Admittedly, "The Lost Years" is typical Clark: quietly predictable, and with a twist of history. The surprise is that it contains an appealing new crimesolver who, while meddlesome and a bit folksy, is somebody you can't help but like.
And speaking of like, I like the gentle edginess of this novel. There's blood in here, but no guts or gratuitous violence. That's refreshing for a genre in which so many writers like to up the ante on gore.
If you're someone who enjoys sharing novels with others, though, beware: lend this book and you may never get it back. That's because, for mystery fans, "The Lost Years" is truly a keeper.

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