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Evil Harvest is Newest True Crime Title
	Another true crime launch for Addicus Books this fall. Evil Harvest-The True Story of Cult Murder in the American Heartland, tells the story of a band of cult members who are misguided by their zealous leader Mike Ryan. Based in Nebraska in the mid 80s, the story details the descent of the destructive cult which ultimately committed acts of murder…in the name of god. Rod Colvin is the author.

Launch of Parkinson’s Book
	The launch is underway for the new health title, Understanding Parkinson’s Disease—A Self-Help Guide, by David Cram, M.D. The author is a retired physician who is also a Parkinson’s patient. Those interested in Parkinson’s Disease are also invited to visit the author’s new web site, constructed by Agenet.com, a resource site for seniors. The PD site features a regular column by Dr. Cram as well as the opportunity for visitors to communicate with him by email. The site was constructed by Agenet.com web master David Williams. "….Sympathetic guide to coping with a progressive, disabling brain disorder. Kind, practical, and thorough…" --Kirkus Reviews "David Cram shares his experience and….outlines sources for help and support." --Publisher’s Weekly "[Dr. Cram] empathetically describes the aspects of PD…Quotes from Parkinson’s patients enhance the informative, authoritative text…" --Library Journal [Dr. Cram] discusses many pertinent drugs…offers much practical advice…and urges people to ask for help without shyness or embarrassment. --Booklist Dr. Cram is also author of The Healing Touch—Keep the Doctor-Patient Relationship Alive Under Managed Care (Addicus Books, 1997).

Dr. Cram to Receive Independence Dog in Pilot Program
	Author David Cram is scheduled to receive a new canine companion later this fall. His dog will be one of the first dogs in the 70-year history of training dogs to assist disabled people to be taught to help individuals with Parkinson's Disease. The pilot program is a joint effort with Independence Dogs, the University of Pennsylvania Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center, and SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals.

Authors Reach New Audiences in Online Chats
Two Addicus authors have been invited to be guests in live chats on WebMD, a comprehensive health web site at www.WebMD.com. Dr. David Cram, author of Understanding Parkinson's Disease, discusses the importance of self-help during his chat, scheduled for August 31, at 11:00am PST. Dr. Suzanne Braddock, author of Straight Talk About Breast Cancer, will share her experience as a breast cancer survivor. The chat is set for September 22 at 9:00 pm PST. Dr. Braddock wrote her book after recovering from a double mastectomy and chemotherapy in 1992. The book was published in 1994 and currently has more than 30,000 copies in print.

Alcatraz Book Featured on Fox News Online
	During the week of August 16, Fox News Online features an interview with Ernie Lageson, author of Battle at Alcatraz-A Desperate Attempt to Escape the Rock. The segment is part of a five-part series, "Behind Bars: Crime and Punishment in the U.S.A." Lageson's book details the notorious 1946 mass escape attempt at Alcatraz; his father was one of the guards taken hostage. The Lageson family lived in civilian quarters at Alcatraz for two years. The Fox News url: www.foxnews.com.

Foreign Rights Sell for Self-Help Titles
Romanian rights for First Impressions-Tips to Enhance Your Image, by Joni Craighead, have been sold to Humanitas Publishers, Bucharest. The book was published by Addicus Books in 1996. Meantime, the German version of The Family Compatibility Test, by Susan Adams, will be released in December 1999, by Deutscher Taschenbuch Verlag. Both foreign rights sales were made by Dieter Hagenbach, of Basel Switzerland.