Dr. Fred Mirarchi, author of Understanding Your Living Will, has been invited to be the speaker at a June luncheon hosted by Bioethics International in New York City . The mission of the organization is to empower healthcare professionals and companies to act responsibly by providing a bioethical framework to guide decision making through tailor-made education, training and advisory services.

Addicus Books has sold the rights to The Marital Compatibility Test, by Susan Adams, to Sourcebooks. The new edition which is titled, The Bride and Groom Happiness Test, is a fall release.

Two recent titles on cosmetic surgery have received strong reviews from the Consumer Connection, a publication of the Medical Library Association.  The reviewer of Your Complete Guide to Nose Reshaping said, "People considering a "nose job," whether for cosmetic or functional purposes, will do well to review this brief but thorough guide to rhinoplasty prior to surgery." 

According to the review for Your Complete Guide to Facial Rejuvenation, the book is comprehensive. "Everything a patient needs to know to make an informed decision is included… A glossary and annotated resource list round out this authoritative and comprehensive guide."

Addicus Publisher Rod Colvin participated as a panelist for courses in the 2007 Publisher’s Marketing Association (PMA) University. The event was held in New York in late May, just prior to Book Expo America .  Colvin also serves on the board of directors for PMA.

Leading elder care expert and author of Elder Care Made Easier, Doctor Marion Somers, announced that she will kick off a 15-city nationwide tour on May 21, 2007 to take her elder care advise to baby boomers and other caregivers across the country. The tour will include scheduled stops from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. with appearances at community bookstores, religious institutions, hospitals, universities, and corporate groups, as well as local television and radio media outlets. For more information go to www.DoctorMarion.com.