Mending Children’s Broken Hearts, a new book by Armando I. Perez, Ph.D., has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

Mending Children’s Broken Hearts is a collection of the thoughts and experiences of Grace S. Wolff, a respected innovative pediatric cardiologist. The subject matter is daunting-Grace devoted her career to the care of severely ill children. Yet Grace’s stories are shot through with an almost miraculous compassion. She trusted, and she teaches the reader to trust, that there is a thread of hope and wonder even in the worst misfortune.

The book stands as a tribute to Grace, to preserve and share her conviction that patient care should be built from the recognition of each patient as an individual human being. It should be useful to patients, medical professionals, and caregivers, as a source of solace and wisdom.

About the Author
Armando I. Perez, Ph.D., husband of the late Grace S. Wolff, M.D., was born in Havana, Cuba. Soon after the Revolution, he immigrated with his family to Spain and from there to the United States. In his career he was an environmental engineer and urban planner, and served in numerous societies and committees-most notably as Chair of the Urban Planning and Development Division of the American Society of Civil Engineers, from which he received the Harland Bartholomew National Urban Planning Award. Before he retired, he was a vice president with the international consulting firm CDM Smith Inc.

Dr. Perez spends his retirement playing the alto saxophone, learning French and Italian, and participating in book clubs and church activities. He divides the year between his home in Coral Gables, Florida, and his vacation cabin in the Adirondacks of New York. Perhaps the greatest challenge of his life was to provide care for his beloved Grace when she contracted ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). Grace fought the disease as forcefully as she had toiled on behalf of her patients, but she succumbed in July 2015. He wrote this book in her honor.

Mending Children’s Broken Hearts is a 134-page paperback with a retail price of $28.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4809-4345-2. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore www.bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com.

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Jessica Stillwell
Dorrance Publishing

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Release ID: 259887

We are proud to announce that our own Dr. Thomas Wright has been awarded a fellowship with the American College of Phlebology (ACP). This title is not conferred lightly, as fellowship is one of the highest honors one can receive from a professional society such as the ACP. In such a highly competitive profession that already demands so much from its practitioners, this accomplishment is worth celebrating.

The American College of Phlebology – Phlebology is the study of the venous and lymphatic diseases, including their causes, prevention, and treatment. The American College of Phlebology is a professional society for vein doctors that works together to lead the field, pioneering new techniques and studies while sharing its finding with its members. It also offers trainings to help its members further improve their craft. Working together, its members have created and upheld standards of care for vein treatments. Dr. Wright has been part of the ACP for years, reaching the status of premier active member, before receiving this distinction of fellow.

Recognized Virtues and Accomplishments – When considering who becomes a fellow, colleges look at a wealth of different factors. When choosing Dr. Wright, they took into account his qualities not just as a doctor, but as a human being. His dedication was evident through his level of commitment to both his field and his patients. His kindness shone through his volunteer efforts, and his leadership within the ACP proved him to be dependable and selfless.

Of course, it is not just attributes, but actions which have garnered Dr. Wright this distinction. He has written, reviewed, and published in scholarly journals. He has practiced his craft for many years, earning a wealth of experience in the world of phlebology. Finally, his research on venous disease applied his intellect, skill, and creativity to the field, resulting in new discoveries that benefit vein doctors and patients today.

Fellowship as Credentials – Receiving a fellowship demonstrates that Dr. Wright is among the leading vein experts in the profession. His dedication to his field is second to none and if anyone can answer a vein question, it’s him.

Naturally, this accolade is not changing Dr. Wright’s commitment to his patients. His devotion to patient care, which helped him earn his ACP fellowship remains as strong as ever. If there’s anyone you can trust as your vein doctor, it’s Dr. Wright-so call his clinic at 636-614-1655 to set up your appointment.

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Dr. Thomas Wright
Laser Lipo and Veins Medical Center

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Release ID: 259880

Shop Insurance Canada (ShopInsuranceCanada.ca) has published a new study that shows the most purchased new cars in Canada through 2016 and 2017. The online insurance quote provider has also compiled data on how much a premium would be for the top 10 new cars.

Over a two-year period, Shop Insurance Canada studied data from quotes made through its online quote engine. The company allows customers to check auto insurance quotes from over 30 of Canada’s leading insurance carriers, offering consumers tools to see the best deals within a minute.

For its study, the company looked at 30,000 quotes over 2016 and 2017, with the majority of the quotes coming from the Greater Toronto Area. The company shows that Japanese automaker Honda is the best-selling amongst Canadians looking for a new car. Specifically, the Honda Civic is the best-selling vehicle, while the Honda CR-V came in second.

The theme of Shop Insurance Canada’s study is that consumers prefer Japanese over European or American cars. Low cost of vehicle purchase is likely the core reason why cars from Japan are popular. Seven of the top 10 vehicles are from Japanese manufacturers, while three are from South Korean company Hyundai.

Results of the two-year study show the following cars are most popular in Canada:
HONDA CIVIC
HONDA CR-V
MAZDA MAZDA3
TOYOTA RAV4
HYUNDAI ELANTRA
TOYOTA COROLLA
HYUNDAI SANTA
HONDA ACCORD
HYUNDAI TUCSON
SUBARU IMPREZA

Customers coming to Shop Insurance Canada are looking for the most affordable auto insurance possible. As part of its study, the company looked at the cost of insuring the vehicles in the Top 10 list, taking into account the lowest quoted premium and the highest quoted premium. See Figure 1 for detail.

Over the 30,000 quotes studied, Shop Insurance Canada found most were from the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario. Interestingly, some of the quoted premiums are significantly above even the Ontario auto insurance average. The province is the most expensive car insurance market in Canada with an average premium of $1400.

However, Shop Insurance Canada points out that the high and low premiums depend on other factors beyond the vehicle:

“Insurance companies look beyond a vehicle when assessing coverage. For example, a company will base a premium on information such as where a customer lives, the specific trim level of the vehicle, driving history, and other factors. We found some of Canada’s most popular cars had high and low premiums below the Ontario average over the 30,000 studied quotes. The Hyundai Tucson, for example. This is likely because that vehicle is favored by drivers with a good history who live in favorable locations for insurers.

Many of the high premium rates will not relate to normal customers. Some quotes run into multiple thousands of dollars, pointing towards the customer probably having issues on their driving record.”

About Shop Insurance Canada
Shop Insurance Canada is a Toronto based company that specializes in delivering the best auto insurance products to customers around Ontario and Canada. The online quoting tool uses an engine that is easy to use and accurate enough to deliver the best auto insurance quotes from over 25 of Canada’s leading providers. Shop Insurance Canada also offers expert advice on the auto insurance industry, as well as guides and news to help customers find the best deal possible.

Shop Insurance Canada works hard to bring all the latest insurance news to customers. We believe that understanding the industry starts with knowing what is happening day to day. Our customers and readers are hugely important to us, and we want them to get the best deals by being involved in the industry. If you have any interesting insurance topics or stories, let us know and we will be happy to consider it and write it up.

Perhaps you have a funny story about your premium evaluations, or maybe a genuine worry about the state of insurance in Canada. Shop Insurance Canada wants your voice and story to be heard, so get in touch with us via our official contact page

Shop Insurance Canada
2110 – 18 Harrison Garden Blvd
North York, Ontario
M2N 7J7
Canada
(416) 543-9959

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Shop Insurance Canada
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Release ID: 259889

Angels, Visions & Gifts: A Fisherman’s Journey, a new book by Captain Robert R. Singleton, P.HD, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

Captain Robert R. Singleton’s latest book, Angels, Visions & Gifts: A Fisherman’s Journey, is a compilation of stories and advice. Singleton offers different suggestions and mystifying stories that may help a person understand the meaning of life and the tasks of their existence. From tales of Singleton’s experience out at sea to enticing tales of encounters with a higher power, Singleton presents an empowering read.

About the Author
Captain Robert R. Singleton, P.HD is a merchant marine Captain who has spent over 40 years at sea. Singleton is also an oceanographer. Being a private pilot and an ex-paratrooper, Singleton is the author of several books and articles including The Standish Chronicles and You’ll Never Get Lost Again. He enjoys teaching, writing and studying the Bible.

Angels, Visions & Gifts: A Fisherman’s Journey is an 88-page paperback with a retail price of $11.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4809-5246-1. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore www.bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com.

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Jessica Stillwell
Dorrance Publishing

http://www.dorrancepublishing.com

Release ID: 259879

Park City – UT – www.e-janco.com – Janco’s has just released it’s 2018 IT Salary Survey (https://www.e-janco.com/salary.htm) and CIO Management Toolkit (https://www.e-janco.com/CIO_Management_Toolkit.html). At the same time, Janco has completed its analysis of the latest BLS data.

IT salaries on a year-to-year comparison have risen 3.5%. The median salary (for the positions surveyed) has gone from $82,072 to $90,115. Janco forecasts that on average approximately 7,000 new IT jobs will be created each month in 2018 resulting in 84,000 new domestic IT jobs. The CEO of Janco Associates, Inc., Mr. M. Victor Janulaitis said, “The recent tax legislation and reduction in regulations has created a positive outlook for job growth in general and Information Technology in particular. If jobs will be brought back to the US, a re-vamped immigrations is legislated, and infrastructure spending increased that should result in a significantly improved economic picture.” He added. “With the all of this, there will be a greater need for US-based IT resources. IT hiring and salaries will be up.”

All of that comes at a time the labor statistics from the BLS show an economy that has over 96.2million individuals not even in the labor force with an unemployment rate that is 4.1%. Those 96.2 million people are a resource to provide the capacity for growth.

Janco interviewed over 117 CIOs in the last quarter as part of it’s 2018 IT Salary Survey process ( https://www.e-janco.com/salary.htm ). Janco’s CEO said, “CIOs interviewed after the passage of the recent tax legislation are optimistic that there will be more incentives for increased IT spending and hiring. ” He added, “SMBs are actively looking for experienced managers who will be able to manage the increased technology initiatives that they feel will be stated in the next two quarters.”

The CEO added, “In reviewing the last 24 months of data on new IT job creation, it is very clear that there has been a downward bias in the number of new jobs created.” He added, “In contrast from recent interviews with 86 CIOs and CFOs we found that they have budgeted for more growth in 2018. Most of the C-level executives interviewed are comfortable with the overall direction of the economy and prospects for new IT jobs. This also was reflected in their planning for greater hardware/software acquisitions and major application development and implementation. Many of these executives feel they will have to come back and get more monies in the third and fourth quarters.”

The CEO also said, “Even before the recent tax bill, many CFOs were not adverse to incremental spending for IT related activities that have operational support and have a good ROI.”

2018 IT Salary Survey

Major findings of the 2018 IT Salary Survey are: 1) Over the long-term compensation for IT executives have fared better in large companies than mid-sized companies. 2) The greatest increases have been at the middle manager levels in mid-sized companies with an increase of 4.45% – most of which can be attributed to performance bonuses and the hiring of significantly more qualified individuals earlier. 3) In the last two quarters of 2017, middle management positions in IT organizations of SMB’s had the greatest demand for new hires. Companies were gearing up their internal US-based IT organizations pushing IT salaries up by 4.45% (from $83,805 2017 to $87,352 at the start of 2018). 4) IT compensation for all IT Professionals increased by 3.5%. 5) The IT job market is poised for expansion. We predict that the IT job market will grow by 84,000 net new jobs. 6) Median CIO tenure has risen by a month to 4 years and 7 months as fewer CIOs moved on to new positions. In addition, retirements of baby boomers seem to continue at the same rate as the prior year. 7) Large organizations are planning to beef up their middle management as those enterprises focus on Big Data, Blockchain and Smartphone and tablet connectivity. In addition, many CIOs in large enterprises are now getting closer to retirement. Succession planning and promotion of Millennials into those roles is becoming a priority. 8)Positions in highest demand are associated with security, training, large data center management, big data, distributed/mobile system project management, and quality control. and 9) Onshore outsourcing and H-1B visa jobs have peaked. The America first campaign has resulted in more infrastructure functions being moved in-house.

The full 2018 Salary Survey can be found at https://goo.gl/tg22AQ.

CIO Management Toolkit
The CIO Management Toolkit includes the Security Template, How To Cloud/Outsourcing, Full set IT Job Descriptions, IT Job Classification System, Latest IT Salary Survey, Interview/Hiring Guide, Infrastructure Policies/Forms, Threat Assessment Tool, and the BIA Tool.

The CIO Management Toolkit can be found at https://goo.gl/CtyJwt
Janco is an international consulting firm that follows issues that concerns CIOs and CFOs and publishes a series of IT and business infrastructure HandiGuides® and Templates including a Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity Template, Security Template, and it’s semi-annual IT Salary Survey.

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Victor Janulaitis
Janco Associates, Inc.

http://www.e-janco.com

Release ID: 259863

Los Angeles, CA, January 8, 2018 – The growing impact of the opioid epidemic in the United States has lead the team at Recommended Rehabs to create an unbiased addiction treatment reviews site. Recommended Rehabs aims to connect those seeking treatment with the largest directory of US-based addiction treatment facilities yet compiled.

Recommended Rehabs leverages an exclusive listing model. Only facilities holding an aggregated rating of 3.5 or greater across Google and Yelp are considered for inclusion in the directory. This information combined with alumni and past client reviews collected on the platform determine the overall rating.

Within the portal, individuals seeking treatment can compare up to five rehab facilities side-by-side and filter by addiction type, payment type, location, and much more to find the best fit for their recovery needs.

The directory provides quick and easy results that are public and accessible to all visitors. Recommended Rehabs does not require any personal information to view search results. It is also free for addiction treatment centers to apply for inclusion in the directory as long as their reputation meets the directory’s criteria.

“During one of the most demanding times in a person’s life, the last thing they or their family and friends need is a challenge to find reliable help,” says Bernard May, founder of Recommended Rehabs. “Our goal is to help individuals and rehabs alike connect in a simple and streamlined manner.” Having worked within and around the addiction treatment industry for years, May has seen firsthand the hoops that other directories make their visitors jump through before they can even access the name of a qualified facility. May believed that there was a better solution.

The directory will be reaching out to qualified addiction treatment centers early this year, starting January 2018. If you would like to get involved and expedite your facility listing, you can claim your listing now. If your facility is not yet listed, your team can reach out to Recommended Rehabs directly to request a review.

For more information, you can visit www.RecommendedRehabs.com

About Recommended Rehabs:
Recommended Rehabs is an ethical, driven, results-focused online directory for addiction treatment facilities. Established in 2017, we work with the highest rated addiction treatment and rehab centers in the United States. We pride ourselves in acting as a resource dedicated to connecting clients in need with the facilities best suited to treat their specific addiction needs.

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Recommended Rehabs
Recommended Rehabs
1-800-581-0754
https://recommendedrehabs.com/

Release ID: 259851

AFuzion has released its new DO-160 Avionics Testing Whitepaper, available today for free download here: Click Here for Free Download from AFuzion

To view the new DO-160 & DO-254 Training Webinar, register here: Click Here to Register for Free DO-254 & DO-160 Training Webinar

Do you know DO-160? Here’s a quick summary; simply download AFuzion’s free technical DO-160 paper for details.

DO-160, “Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment”, applies to virtually all commercial avionics systems and many other forms of airborne equipment. In the case of DO-160, the title is quite revealing, as DO-160:
◦Pertains to environmental testing, not logic execution or developmental processes
◦Provides explicit, independent test criteria which must be attained to achieve equipment certification
◦Applies to airborne equipment and expected worst-case environmental conditions which could potentially be encountered during aircraft operations

Essentially, DO-160 mandates tests which prove the equipment will continue to operate as desired in worst-case environmental conditions which could potentially occur in an aircraft. The purpose of which is safety, whereas commercial aspects are not important to DO-160 per se. Some people fondly call DO-160 the “Shake And Bake” test regimen, because early DO-160 testing was based upon subjecting the hardware to extreme vibration and temperature conditions. But DO-160 has always been more than “shake and bake” and the most recent versions introduce many additional forms of testing including pressure, salt, water, RF, magnetism, lightning, and many more environmental conditions.

Before proceeding further, please ponder a little quiz …
◦T / F: DO-160 applies solely to electronic hardware.
◦T / F: DO-160 can be used to measure service life and MBTF.
◦T / F: DO-160 testing is typically performed simultaneously to performance and functionality testing of the hardware/software logic
◦T / F: DO-160 is predominantly concerned with temperature and vibration testing.
◦T / F: DO-160 is a static document and rarely updated.
◦T / F: DO-160 testing should all be performed on the same piece of equipment.

Do you know all the answers? A couple of them are tricky, but reading AFuzion’s full and free DO-160 paper will help.

DO-160 has a long pedigree. While the first version was released in 1975, it is derived from DO-138 which dates back to 1958, making it one of the older aviation certification documents still applicable today, albeit in its latest revision. Although many of the other “DO” documents pertain to specific aspects of hardware, software, systems, and processes, DO-160 is often considered the grandfather since almost all these systems must ultimately pass DO-160 testing.

DO-160 is essentially equipment environmental testing to Minimal Operational Performance Standards (MOPS), where testing is to be performed in a certified laboratory environment with certified & calibrated equipment. Such a laboratory environment means the tests are objective, standardized worldwide, and repeatable. Typically these tests are performed at testing centers which are independent of the design, though larger companies may have their own dedicated DO-160 test environments. Non-certified laboratories or equipment are useful ‘engineering tools’ to increase design confidence and decrease actual certified laboratory test time. The successful conclusion of a DO-160 test campaign is an accepted Test Report (desirably, but not necessarily with all ‘pass’). A well-written Test Report is not a trivial task, and in this context would include the certified laboratory(ies) and a list of the test articles, which includes the calibrated test equipment. The DO-160 testing would follow a previously written and customer accepted Test Procedure, being referenced in a Test Plan.

For DO-160 Training and DO-254 Training or additional information, click here or contact AFuzion: AFuzion’s Avionics Development Training – Info & Contact: Click Here for DO-160 Training Info from AFuzion

For a quick 1-minute video to understand how to close your avionics development gaps, click here: Click Upper-Right Video Link for 1-Minute Gap Analysis Video

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Vance Hilderman
AFuzion Inc

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Release ID: 259862

Jade’s Revenge, a new book by Jessie St. Marie has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

One bad decision can change your life forever…

Jade thought she was auditioning for a part in a martial arts film. Instead, the young karate champion was drugged, kidnapped and sold into the nightmarish world of sex slavery. Using fighting skills perfected over years of practice, Jade kills one of her captors and escapes to the fabulous City of Entertainment-Las Vegas-where a goodhearted war veteran helps her to make a new start working as a massage therapist at a luxury resort on the Las Vegas Strip.

Jade loves her new life until she discovers a sex trafficking ring operating in the very hotel where she works. Unable to turn her back on the young sex slaves being held captive by a band of filthy snakeheads, Jade and her friends scheme on a brilliant but dangerous campaign to bust the ring and save the girls, against all advice. Will the courageous rescue satisfy Jade’s thirst for vengeance? Or is she about to make the worst mistake of her life?

Set in Las Vegas around the year 1999, this suspense novel showcases a collection of massage stories based on the true life experiences of massage therapists who work on the Las Vegas Strip.

Jade’s Revenge is a 520-page paperback with a retail price of $29.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4809-6084-8. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore www.bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com.

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Jessica Stillwell
Dorrance Publishing

http://www.dorrancepublishing.com

Release ID: 259798

A Seabee Journey, a new book by BUCS James E. Clarke, USNR Ret, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

A Seabee Journey introduces readers to the crucial and often overlooked contributions of the Naval Construction Battalions-the Seabees-in American military engagements.

With clear-eyed prose and a sharp sense of humor, James E. Clarke recounts the experiences of his service throughout the Cold War era, beginning with the initial period of construction of the vast American military base in Okinawa, Japan. His stories include fierce lions with toothaches, visits to famous teahouses, and other surprising incidents behind the curtains of war.

About the Author
James E. Clarke enlisted with the Seabees in 1954, and throughout his 32-year career he helped construct U.S. military buildings from Okinawa to Adak, Alaska.

In Clarke’s civilian life, he was a long-tenured professor of construction technology and management at Orange Coast College. He is a pilot of single-engine aircraft, a sailor, and an experienced skier, as well as an artist, bowler, and world traveler. Currently he is an Elder in his church, and a member of the Freedom Committee of Orange County, California-an organization composed of American military veterans of all services and theaters of operations.

A Seabee Journey is a 108-page paperback with a retail price of $25.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4809-4494-7. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore www.bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com.

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Jessica Stillwell
Dorrance Publishing

http://www.dorrancepublishing.com

Release ID: 259787

A Journey in the Heart: Teaching Yoga Deeper, a new book by Christine Apter, PhD, ERYT 500, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

This book is meant to be an organized curriculum that takes a student beyond the foundational philosophy, anatomy, technical aspects, and teaching methodology developed from many advanced yoga teacher training workshops. The basics of yoga teaching with the standards of Yoga Alliance are not covered in this text. It is designed as a manual intended to meet the criteria for 300 hours of knowledge and practice above and beyond what is taught in basic yoga teacher training. A deep desire and enthusiasm for the teaching is perhaps a more important criterion for the aspiration to dive deeper. To be proficient in teaching and practicing, it takes thousands of hours and perhaps decades of committed work.

The art and science of yoga teaching and practice come together with the flexible format surrounding factual structure presented in this book. Rather than an authoritative tool, this manual is fashioned to be a framework for the creative work it takes to teach yoga and practice deeper. The reader is encouraged to build upon the information and inspiration and to be creative and innovative with the material.

About the Author
Christine Apter, PhD, ERYT 500, holds a Master’s degree in biology and a Doctorate in Natural Health. As a Medical Technologist, she developed a deep interest in health and science. Yoga has been part of her life since 1968 and over the years she has studied in many different styles. Deeply indebted to all her teachers, she has found the most comprehensive knowledge in the Anusara style.
Christine’s current positions include Adjunct Professor of Microbiology at Broward College, Coconut Creek, Florida, and a yoga instructor at Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida. She also serves as a staff member of Yoga Teacher Training at the Yoga Center in Deerfield Beach, Florida, and heads the advanced Yoga Teacher Training.

Additionally, Christine’s love of nature and art compel her to create as a sculptor in stone and watercolor. Some of her artistic expression can be found in the pages of this book. Her philosophy is that our purpose on this earth is to realize our true Divine nature.

A Journey in the Heart: Teaching Yoga Deeper is a 248-page paperback with a retail price of $72.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4809-4214-1. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore www.bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com.

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Jessica Stillwell
Dorrance Publishing

http://www.dorrancepublishing.com

Release ID: 259847