In this episode of the Middle Chamber Books Podcast, we speak with Jewish singer-songwriter Eric Komar, and play music from his two CDs, Notes from the Underground and Two Life.

Eric is currently music educator at Temple Beth-El in Hillsborough, New Jersey. 

 

 

 

 

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In this episode of the Middle Chamber Books Podcast, we speak with Ilise Benun, author of The Art of Self Promotion.

Ilise will be the featured speaker on Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at the River Communications Group’s meeting at Occasions in New Hope, PA. In this podcast, she previews her presentation on “How Creative Professional Can Thrive in a Tough Economy.” For more information or to attend the program in New Hope, please contact Beth Brody of Brody Public Relations (beth@brodypr.com) or visit the River Communications Group’s FaceBook page to participate in a chat with Ilise.

 

 

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In this episode of the Middle Chamber Books Podcast, we speak with David Kinney, author of The Big One: An Island, an Obsession, and the Furious Pursuit of a Great Fish.

David is a former daily journalist who has reported at the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Associated Press, and most recently at the Newark (NJ) Star-Ledger, where, working in the newspaper’s Trenton Bureau, he was part of the team that won a 2005 Pulitzer Prize for reporting on the resignation of then-Gov. James McGreevey.

You can learn more about David and his writing at DavidKinney.net

 

 

 

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In this episode of the Middle Chamber Books Podcast, we speak with Jonathan Maberry, a three-time Bram Stoker Award winner, whose newest novel, Patient Zero, about a terrorist threat to use genetically engineered biohazards to create zombies, has just been published. We spoke with Jonathan at the Border’s Books in Warrington, PA on March 5, 2009 (see photo, left).

JONATHAN MABERRY is a multiple Bram Stoker Award-winning author, magazine feature writer, playwright, content creator and writing teacher/lecturer.

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In this special episode of the Middle Chamber Books Podcast, we present a workshop with Dr. Richard Selznick, Ph.D., a nationally known psychologist, about his newly published book, The Shut-Down Learner: Helping Your Academically Discouraged Child.

This workshop was recorded at Temple Emanuel in Cherry Hill, NJ, on Sunday, March 1, 2009. This podcast is also being cross-posted to the Temple Emanuel Podcast series as Episode #7

A psychologist, nationally certified school psychologist, graduate school professor and university professor of pediatrics, Dr. Selznick has great sensitivity for the topic. Dr. Selznick has consulted with thousands of families over the years on the issues related to The Shut-Down Learner. Included in the book are numerous case studies drawn from vast professional experiences.

As Director of the Cooper Learning Center, Dr. Selznick oversees a program that assesses and treats a broad range of learning and school-based academic and behavioral problems. The Cooper Learning Center is a Division of the Department of Pediatrics, of Cooper University Hospital. The Hospital is a leading teaching hospital in the region. With its affiliation to UMDNJ (University of Medicine and Dentistry in New Jersey), many of its faculty are represented as among the best in the region. The Cooper Learning Center was established by Dr. Selznick within the Pediatric Department in 1995. It is the leading program in the region offering a variety of different services, including parent and teacher training along with its clinical practice.

Dr. Selznick additionally works as a school consultant, and is asked to lecture frequently to parents and teachers on a variety of different topics. Throughout the year, Dr. Selznick speaks to numerous parent groups through schools, regional conferences, and lectures at Cooper University Hospital and the newly established Cooper Center for Women. Popular topics of Dr. Selznick’s include: “Myth’s & Realities of Dyslexia,” “Dealing With Bullying: Is Your Child a Shark or Shark Meat,” “Parenting Dilemmas: Regaining Control of the Ship,” “Managing Your ADHD in College,” among many others. In the spring of 2007, Dr. Selznick spoke to over 200 teachers on the topic of the Shut- Down Learner and the signs to notice in early childhood. Known for presenting with humor and a down to earth style, Dr. Selznick offers his audience an enjoyable experience, with practical and very applicable strategies for the challenging issues they are faced with their children.

Dr. Selznick has been invited to appear on radio and television to discuss a variety of children’s issues. Within the last year, Dr. Selznick appeared on the nationally syndicated Lynne Doyle show, “It’s Your Call.” The topic of discussion was whether same-sex schools were advantageous.

In the summer of 2007, Dr. Selznick was an invited guest on the Michael Smerconish radio show (1210 WPHT) to discuss the current trend of “redshirting” kindergarten students.

Learn more about Dr. Selznick’s book at shutdownlearner.com.

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In this episode of the Middle Chamber Books Podcast, we speak with Thomas D. Zweifel, Ph.D., CEO of the Swiss Consulting Group and co-author with Rabbi Aaron L. Raskin of The Rabbi and the CEO: The Ten Commandments for 21st Century Leaders.

Thomas D. Zweifel, Ph.D., is an acclaimed author and internationally recognized expert in the field of global leadership development. Since 1984, he has helped senior executives in Fortune 500 companies and governments, the UN and the military develop their leadership in the action of meeting breakthrough objectives.

Dr. Zweifel is the author of five books on co-leadership: Communicate or Die: Getting Results Through Speaking and Listening (SelectBooks, 2003); Democratic Deficit? Institutions and Regulation in the European Union, Switzerland, and the United States (Lexington Books, 2002); International Organizations: Democracy, Accountability, Power (Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2005); Culture Clash: Managing the Global High-Performance Team (SelectBooks, 2003); and The Rabbi and the CEO: The Ten Commandments for 21st Century Leaders (SelectBooks, 2008).

Born in Paris, Dr. Zweifel was educated in Switzerland, Germany and the United States, and is fluent in English, German, French, and Italian. He holds a master's degree in international affairs from Columbia University and a Ph.D. in International Political Economy from New York University. In 1996 he realized his dream of breaking three hours in the New York City Marathon, and in 1997 was recognized as the "fastest CEO in the New York City Marathon."

Learn more about Dr. Zweifel at Thomas Zweifel.com

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In this episode of the Middle Chamber Books Podcast, we speak with Walter Brasch, author of Sinking the Ship of State: The Presidency of George W. Bush.

Walt is an award-winning former newspaper reporter and editor in California, Iowa, Indiana, and Ohio—is a university professor of journalism and mass communications, and author of a biweekly syndicated newspaper column.

He is president of the Pennsylvania Press Club, and was president of the Keystone State professional chapter and deputy regional director of the Society of Professional Journalists, from which he received the Director's Award and the National Freedom of Information Award. He is founding coordinator of Pennsylvania Journalism Educators. He is a member of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists, Author's Guild ,National Writers Union (UAW/AFL-CIO), and The Newspaper Guild (CWA/AFL-CIO). He is listed in, Who's Who in America, Contemporary Authors, and Who's Who in the Media.

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In this episode of the Middle Chamber Books Podcast, we speak with Jen Miller, a freelance writer and author of The Jersey Shore; Atlantic City to Cape May: Great Destinations: A Complete Guide: Including the Wildwoods (Great Destinations). Jen also blogs Jersey Shore events and activities at Down the Shore with Jen.

 
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In Episode #14 of the Middle Chamber Books podcast, we present a conversation with singer-songwriter Brett Mikels, one of many talented musicians taking advantage of the Internet and social media to create awareness and interest for his music. We'll listen to some tracks from Brett's new CD, Deep Enough, and talk about his music.

 
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Deep Enough

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In Episode #13 of the Middle Chamber Books podcast, we present a conversation with syndicated newspaper columnist Lucy Adams, author of If Mama Don't Laugh, It Ain't Funny.

 
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If Mama Don't Laugh, It Ain't Funny

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In Episode #12 of the Middle Chamber Books podcast, we present a conversation with Ed Sherman, author of Make Any Divorce Easier! 

Sherman, an attorney, started the self-help law movement in 1971 with the establishment of Nolo Press.

 

 

 

 

 

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Make Any Divorce Better!: Specific Steps to Make Things Smoother, Faster, Less Painful, and Save You a Lot of Money (Make Any Divorce Better!)

 

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In Episode #11 of the Middle Chamber Books podcast, we present a conversation with Regina Leeds, author of One Year to An Organized Life. Regina is a frequent radio and TV talk show guest, and produces a series of one minute tips about organizing on Sirius Satellite Radio. When she's not writing and speaking about organizing, she helps private clients get organized in their personal and professional lives.

 
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In epsiode #10 of the Middle Chamber Books podcast, we present a conversation with Native American jazz-fusion musicians Ghosthorse, which has released Ksa (pronounced k'sah), a CD of music combining Lakota cedar flutes with jazz and other world music influences.

Ghosthorse Ksa is composed of

Tiokasin Ghosthorse: flute maker/player, speaker, activist

Charley Buckland: multi-instrumentalist, composer, entity

Dan Grigsby: drummer, engineer, producer, recording magician

Steve and Dan Grigsby both got their earliest radio broadcast experience at WMCX radio at Monmouth College in the 1970s. Steve has gone on to form Professional Podcasts LLC, and Dan has gone on to become a Grammy Award-winning recording engineer and independent music producer.

Purchase the Ghosthorse Ksa CD at CDBaby.com, or download MP3 verson of the CD at Amazon.com.

Amazon link: Ghosthorse Ksa MP3 Downloads at Amazon.com

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Ghosthorse members posed after our podcast interview at Dan Grigsby's New York apartment. From left: Tiokasin Ghosthorse, Dan Grigsby, and Charley Buckland.

 

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In epsiode #9 of the Middle Chamber Books podcast, we present a conversation with Indian journalist and technology author Ajay Jain, who has just published his first book, Let's Connect: Using LinkedIn to get ahead at work.

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Ajay Jain is a freelance journalist working globally from his home base in New Delhi, India. He blogs at ajayjain.com and writes for print and online media. He trained in journalism at Cardiff University in the UK, and has written for the Financial Express newspaper, among others. Let's Connect is Ajay's first book, and this is his first podcast interview about the book -- it's actually his first interview of ANY kind about the book.

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In epsiode #8 of the Middle Chamber Books podcast, we present a conversation with Katie Delahaye Paine, the dean of public relations measurement and evaluation. Katie's newest book is Measuring Public Relationships: The Data-Driven Communicator's Guide to Success.

 

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Katie Delahaye Paine has just written her latest book on the measurement of public relations results. It's called Measuring Pubnlic relationships, the data-driven commujnicators guide to success. The book focuses on giving public relations practitioners practical step-by-step advice for measuring their programs and managing their relationships.

Paine is a founding member of the IPR's Commission on Research and Evaluation, the PR industry's standard-setting body for measurement. Paine co-chaired the US Public Relations Task Force-developed to establish standards for PR evaluation-and she served as the US liaison to the European Standards Task Force to set internationals standards for media evaluation.

Paine frequently lectures to conferences and universities including The Conference Board, Public Relations Society of America, International Association of Business Communications, The San Francisco Academy, IPRA, the University of New Hampshire, New Hampshire College, and San Jose State University. A Cum Laude graduate of Connecticut College's class of 1974, Paine majored in history and Asian studies. She received an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from New Hampshire College in May 1996.

Paine is a board member of New Hampshire Public Radio and The New Hampshire Political Library.

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Middle Chamber Books Podcast #7, January 27, 2008: In this edition of the podcast, we chat with Peter Shankman, CEO of The Geek Factory Inc., a New York based PR agency. Peter is the author of Can We Do That? Outrageous PR Stunts That Work -- and Why Your Company Needs Them. Peter Shankman Download the podcast here (Stereo MP3, 35.6 mb, 00:25:56) Purchase Peter's book: Can We Do That?! Outrageous PR Stunts That Work--And Why Your Company Needs Them

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Middle Chamber Books Podcast #6, June 16, 2007: In this edition of the podcast, we chat with Dr. Robert Schram, the Executive Director of BARC in Bucks County Pennsylvania. BARC is a nonprofit agency serving people with developmental disabilities. Rob is the author of Maximize Life by Living for Peace, Harmony, and Joy, the story of his own personal struggles with clinical depression, and how he cured himself through a combination of traditional therapy, yoga, and a return to the traditions of his Jewish background. Rob Schram Rob is also my cousin on my mother's side. Download the podcast here (Stereo MP3, 24.4 mb, 17:50)

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David Meerman Scott, author of "Cashing In With Content : How Innovative Marketers Use Digital Information to Turn Browsers into Buyers," is our guest in our latest Middle Chamber Books Podcast. David has recently made available a free electronic book, "The new rules of PR: How to create a press release strategy for reaching buyers directly," that you can download from his website, www.davidmeermanscott.com.

In this edition of our podcast, we interview Fred Pollack, author of The College Senior's Survival Guide to Corporate America. Fred's book shows college seniors not merely how to survive, but how to beat the system. A humorous, Dilbert-eyed view of life in the corporate world, with tips for new wage-laborers on how to succeed in business while trying to remain sane.

Inaugural podcast in the Middle Chamber Books podcast series. An interview with Joe DiStefano of the Philadelphia Inquirer, author of COMCASTed: How Ralph and Brian Roberts Took Over America's TV, One Deal at a Time.