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“The villagers of Chelm dreaded Chanukah….”

So begins the story of “The Lethal Latkes” a story described by the New York Times as “…not a murder mystery. It concerns some awful-tasting latkes (potato pancakes) and what you might call another Hanukkah miracle: love.”

Several years ago, when Mark Binder’s book, “A Hanukkah Present” was first released, ebooks were barely an idea. This year, it seems as if electronic readers are on everybody’s gift list, but with so many choices, how can anyone pick something great to read?

A Hanukkah Present! — the award-winning collection of Chelm stories by Mark Binder — is now available for Kindle, iPad and Nook. You can download a free sample at http://lightpublications.com/offer/

A fun to read collection of eleven stories and a novella, the hardcover edition was the finalist for the National Jewish Book Award for Family Literature. The electronic edition has just been released at a sale price of only $4.99 (Through December 1, after which it will be priced at $9.99)

“I wrote this book for the readers of Jewish newspapers,” Mark Binder explained. “They come in all ages — from youngsters to teens to singles to parents to seniors. The stories were written for all the readers — Reform, Conservative, Reconstructionist, Chabad, Orthodox and the unaffiliated. The stories are really meant for everyone of any age, who wants a smile.”

Published over several decades in Jewish newspapers and secular magazines around the world, the book is perfect to read to yourself or aloud with children. It includes a variety of characters from Chelm — Rabbi Kibbitz, Mrs. Chaipul the caterer, Reb Gold the cobbler, and of course, the Schlemiels.

This is the book that finally answers the question, “How did the tradition of giving presents on Hanukkah really start?” 

A HANUKKAH PRESENT!
Audience: Children, Parents, Teachers, Seniors, Grandparents and lovers of stories.
Softcover, 120 Pages, MSRP: $14.95. ebook editions, $4.99 through 11/30, $9.99 after.
Available in stores, on Amazon.Com and for Kindle, Nook and iPad

Stories for Peace by Mark Binder

In his new book, STORIES FOR PEACE, Mark Binder addresses the hard work of creat- ing peace and handling bullies both head on, and tangentially. Can an individual change the course of history? Can we stop bullies without fighting them? How can centering yourself work as protection?

STORIES FOR PEACE is a fun and quick read that grapples with deep ideas. Using an entertaining and action-provok- ing style, Mark Binder raises issues and offers alternatives. It includes ten stories and three essays, plus a new section on Cyberbullying.

Topics include: creating and resolving conflicts (“The Bully and the Shrimp”), choosing peace (“The Olive Orchard”), peace through negotiation (“The Boy Who Hated Pizza” and the power of peace (“Presenting the Past”).

Written in a breezy and entertaining style by an award-winning author, storyteller, martial artist and former congressio- nal candidate, STORIES FOR PEACE is must-reading for anyone who enjoys the challenge of creating peace, resolving conflicts, and handling bullies.

Based on Mark’s popular “Art of Peace” program, this collection of stories is for young people and adults alike.

Ten stories, three essays and a checklist of Cyberbullying Tips

Softcover: 116 pages, List Price $14.95
ebook: List Price $9.99
Release date: September 16, 2011

• Announcement Media Release, April 2011
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• For a review copy, please contact us: info@lightpublications.com

A Holiday Present the new album by award-winner Mark Binder

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Seven heartwarming multicultural holiday tales for Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Ramadan, Diwali, New Year’s and the Solstice.

Plus the hit song, “We Wish You A Merry Multicultural End of Year Holiday Season!”

Target Audience: All ages/Family: 5 and Up

In Stores, through NewSound Kids, Amazon.Com and iTunes.

Audio Recording. 55 minutes. 2010

List $14.98