Sales of my short story collections during the last three months have been increasing rapidly in England, Germany, and India. Within the U. S., the states where most books have recently been sold are Michigan and Texas.
Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award
St. Edward’s University recently presented its 2013 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award to Katharine Baragona, Class of ’87. The following appeared in the Spring 2013 issue of St. Edward’s University Magazine: Whether she’s building financially sustainable infrastructures in developing countries or rebuilding her parents’ home after a hurricane, Kate Baragona commits. After graduating from St. Edward’s, […]
My Books Are Now Available at Another Chicago Bookstore!
Another Bookstore in Chicago now has my books in stock. Information is listed below: The Bookie’s Paperbacks & More, 2419 W 103rd St., Chicago, IL 60655, 773-239-1110 bookiespaperbacks.com
Friesen Press Best Selling Book!
“Human Progress Amid Resistance to Change” was selected as one of the Friesen Press Best Selling Books of December 2012. The book challenges a number of concepts developed and currently used by mainstream economists. For an excerpt, click on the Google Books link below and to the right.
New Collection of Short Stories
My latest book of short stories, 21 YESTERDAYS, was published in early January!! It is available from the publisher (Friesen Press), on Amazon, or through local bookstores. Go to the Friesen Press link for a full description or to the Google Books link for a sample preview and table of contents.
My Books Are Now Available at Another California Bookstore!
Another Los Angeles area bookstore now has my books in stock. Information is listed below: Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91101
Books in Libraries Around the World
According to the most recent (2012) Online Computer Library Center, Inc. release, my books and professional articles are now available in nearly 400 libraries worldwide. If you are interested, go to “Published Works” on this webpage, check the list, and see if the library near you has a copy of the title you would like […]
New Buffalo, Michigan Childhood Remembered
If you’ve ever wondered what it was like to grow up in New Buffalo over a half century ago, Joseph Pluta has a book for you. “The Best Six Years of Any Life” was originally intended as a memoir for Pluta to pass on to his children and grandchildren. “This was originally conceived as a […]