Wordsmith Media, Inc. and Highland Loch Press Announce Soaring Sales of New Book

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., March 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Wordsmith Media, Inc. (OTC Pink: WDIS) and Highland Loch Press announced today that its new book, Shaking Hands with the Devil: The Intersection of Terrorism and Theology is now highly ranked on Amazon.com. Following reviews from The American Spectator magazine and other national media, the new book soared in the rankings at Amazon.com ahead of Argo: How the CIA and Hollywood Pulled Off the Most Audacious Rescue in History, the story (Penguin Books) on which this year's Best Picture at the 85^th Academy Awards was based.

The Wordsmith Media, Inc. and Highland Loch Press book was ranked in the top 10 in sales on March 15, 2013 at Amazon.com coming in at #7 in its category. This development has come exactly one year to the day that Wordsmith Media, Inc. announced its 49% acquisition of Highland Loch Press: http://www.bizjournals.com/prnewswire/press_releases/2012/03/15/SF71424

A detailed review of the newly-released publication appeared in the "Buy the Book" section on March 14, 2013 of the very popular American Spectator magazine in an article entitled, "An Irish Methodist Challenges America's Churchly Pacifists." The article states, "One of United Methodism's most distinguished theologians has written a powerful new book on terrorism that challenges the unthinking pacifism dominant among many Protestant and evangelical elites," and continues to describe the book in great detail and its importance to the subject of terrorism in the modern age. The article can be read here: http://spectator.org/archives/2013/03/14/an-irish-methodist-challenges.

Wordsmith Media, Inc. announced the release of a special hardcover edition of the book on March 5, 2013 stating, "Dr. Abraham recounts his experience growing up in Northern Ireland and the correlations inherent in all terrorism albeit from the IRA or more rampant expressions of its evil roots in modern times. This is a fascinating read developing the correlations between prominent forms of terrorism as they intersect with theological beliefs and the deadly effects on society. Why do people resort to such extreme exhibitions of faith? What causes such distain and disregard of the innocent? Dr. Abraham explores these ideas and others in this very telling work never more needed than in today's world.

In the wake of 9/11 much has been written on terrorism. Some have examined the potential relation between religion and terrorism, few, if any, have studied the relation between theology and terrorism. In the latter case, the crucial issue is whether theology provides indirect or direct motivation and justification for terrorist acts. Drawing on his childhood and youth in Northern Ireland, William J. Abraham tackles the latter question head on. He argues that religious themes and practices play a pivotal indirect role in terrorism in Ireland and shows that theology plays a pivotal direct role in forms of modern terrorism. Hence current forms of terrorism cannot be fully understood without coming to terms with the crucial place of religion and theology in their origins and persistent existence. Beyond this he explores what ordinary people can do to respond to terrorism, what they should expect from the state by way of protection, how they can resist pious nonsense about forgiveness in respect to terrorism, and how they can face the depth of evil that terrorism represents for all of us. Written with economy and energy, this book is an eye-opener on terrorism; it is also a rigorous theological response to the moral and spiritual challenges posed by one of the great evils of our time."

This new publication is available in e-book, special hardcover and paperback formats at Amazon.com and can be purchased here: www.amazon.com/dp/0988881225

About William J. Abraham:

Dr. William J. Abraham is the Albert Cook Outler Professor of Wesley Studies, Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University. Among many other titles, he published Canon and Criterion in Christian Theology: From the Fathers to Feminism by Oxford University Press.

About Highland Loch Press: www.highlandlochpress.com

The 21^st century has brought many changes to how we view the world, our knowledge, and ourselves. New media abounds. With the continuing technological advances made on all fronts; faster networks, quicker computers, laptops, smart phones, E-readers, and the internet itself. We as a civilization are constantly evolving. We have greater access to more information than any other civilization has ever had in the history of humankind. We at Highland Loch Press are developing books and media that will share this brave new world with you. By developing current technologies we will provide new ways for you to enjoy your favorite classics and modern best-sellers.

About Wordsmith Media, Inc: www.wordsmithmedia.net

Wordsmith Media, Inc. is a brand-driven company specializing in historical and cultural media, operating a global content network throughout the U.S. and Europe for marketing and advertising, television broadcasting, DVDs, books, e-books, enhanced e-books and more traditional magazines. Over the past seven years, the company has partnered with other key media companies such as The History Channel, A&E Network, National Geographic and Walt Disney Pictures.

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