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LOS ANGELES, April 20, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Today, bestselling author Bobby Basil announced parents can buy his three diverse book series for kids — Pedro & Pete, Texting with History, and Travel Bug — for the price they can afford at bobbybasilbooks.com.

Pedro & Pete helps kids learn Spanish with interactive activity books and a companion "Spanish to English" podcast, which ranks as a top education podcast for kids in over 20 countries. Texting with History follows text conversations between curious kid Alex and inspiring figures from Black History, Women's History, and Hispanic Heritage like Frida Kahlo and Harriet Tubman. And interstellar alien Travel Bug explores cultures around the world from Peru down south all the way to Iceland up north.

Amazon awarded Basil the KDP Select All Star prize as an author who has been read the most on its platform. The Theodore Roosevelt Association recognized him as a national finalist for his book "Texting with Theodore Roosevelt." And he became another national finalist in Sundance Institute's New Voices Lab for his virtual reality musical experience for kids.

Basil realized the hundreds of dollars it would cost to buy all his kids' books online was more than most families could afford. So he created his own e-commerce store to offer printable ebook versions. Parents pay what they can, and the price starts at a dollar.

"I want my prices to be as inclusive as the themes in my books," asserted Basil. "Cost shouldn't stop parents from teaching their children about diversity. Diversity for kids is priceless."

Bobby Basil Books for Kids publishes bestselling read-aloud books that entertain and educate preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school early readers. Basil has also written children's stories for companies including Disney, Nickelodeon, and Amazon Studios. To learn more about Bobby Basil's diversity books, visit bobbybasilbooks.com.

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Bobby Basil
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Original Source: Children's Author Says 'Pay What You Can' for His Bestselling Diverse Books for Kids

Card's 18-year journey begins with cancer survivor Tyler Gressle's Make-A-Wish Foundation request and concludes with next week's Beckett/eBay/Collectable auction

PLANO, Texas, April 20, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Next week, Beckett Collectibles will partner with eBay and Collectable to auction the world's rarest Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card—the ultra-rare, 1-of-1 "Tyler the Great Warrior" card. 

At age 14, Tyler Gressle was stricken with a rare liver cancer and contacted the Make-A-Wish Foundation with a request: He wanted to personally create a card for Yu-Gi-Oh!, the Japanese trading card game he loved. An avid drawer and Yu-Gi-Oh! player, this idea united two of his passions, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation saw merit in the concept and contacted Yu-Gi-Oh! and its creators.

The Gressle family was eventually connected with the company behind Yu-Gi-Oh!. Gressle designed the first draft of the card himself, and the late, celebrated Kazuki Takahashi took Gressle's designs and turned it into an official Yu-Gi-Oh! card. Takahashi chose the name— "Tyler the Great Warrior," and the concept went straight from printing to slab, with no human hands handling the finished card during production. 

"Over the past 20 years of my involvement in trading card games (TCG), I have had the opportunity to see an abundance of rare and obscure cards," said Ian Mcdaries, Beckett's lead TCG verifier. "From world-famous cards such as the Pikachu Illustrator to the prestigious BGS 10 Alpha Black Lotus, 'Tyler the Great Warrior' represents the pinnacle of my TCG career. As someone who has collected and played Yu-Gi-Oh! since its genesis back in 2002, having the opportunity to be a part of Tyler's journey was a real privilege."

Since its printing, the card acquired a lore of its own, with collectors debating its existence. Today, it is the rarest Yu-Gi-Oh! Card in history. Gressle approached Beckett Collectibles to grade the card, and after two decades, "Tyler the Great Warrior" will pass to its next owner. The auction can be viewed here.

About Beckett Collectibles

The mission of Beckett Collectibles is to provide the most amazing products and services on the planet for collectors. The iconic brand was founded in 1979 by Dr. James Beckett as a pricing guide for classic American sports cards. The company has since expanded into several other collectible categories with its signature price guidance, grading services, and print and digital tools for enthusiasts and professionals in the hobby. With over 30 years of experience assembling the industry's most comprehensive collectibles database, Beckett is uniquely positioned to become the world's premier alternative assets platform.

Contact Information:
Scott Roskind
Chief Visionary Officer
[email protected]


Original Source: Beckett Collectibles Announces Auction of 'Rarest Card in Yu-Gi-Oh! History': The One-of-One 'Tyler the Great Warrior' Card

Steps to Recovery expands its continuum of care to support Pennsylvania's mental health and substance use disorder treatment need for services.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., April 20, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare, a leading provider of mental health and addiction treatment services, proudly announces the opening of its newest outpatient location in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. As part of Odyssey's expanding network of services, the Steps to Recovery Lehigh Valley location was developed to meet the community's growing need for superior clinical treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. 

Steps to Recovery offers a full continuum of care for addiction and mental health conditions, along with their sister program Silver Pines, that includes detoxification services, residential programs, and outpatient programs with supportive housing to step each client down successfully as they progress towards recovery. 

According to the most recent information from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in Pennsylvania in 2021 and OpenData PA:

• 1,814,000 adults in Pennsylvania have a mental health condition and 598,000 of those did not receive needed mental health care.
• Over the past 5 years, Pennsylvania ERs saw nearly 50,000 visits for opioid overdoses.
• In 2022, 3,018 Pennsylvanians died from accidental and undetermined overdoses.

"Pennsylvania has a high demand for outpatient substance use and mental health treatment services, and we are dedicated to serving the individuals in this community through the expansion of Steps To Recovery's locations to improve access to care," said Richard Clark, CEO of Odyssey. "This expansion furthers our mission of providing compassionate, evidence-based treatment in Pennsylvania, and throughout the country, and we're proud to support the individuals and families of this community in their recovery journey."

Steps To Recovery Lehigh Valley treats adults of all genders (18 years and older), offering a partial hospitalization program (PHP) and an intensive outpatient program (IOP) with day and evening options available. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) options and psychiatric medication management are offered at all levels of care, and programming is trauma-informed, individualized, and accredited by the Human Rights Campaign as a leader in providing LGBTQ+ services to support each person's success toward lasting recovery.

To learn more, visit the Steps To Recovery — Lehigh Valley web page.

About Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare

Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare, founded in 2015, has clinically diverse services treating adults, young adults, and adolescents with eating disorders, psychiatric disorders, dual diagnoses, and addictive disorders. Odyssey provides a comprehensive continuum of care that includes inpatient, detoxification, intensive residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and transitional living programs at over 35 locations and across nine states.

Contact Information:
Vicki Smith
Chief Marketing Officer, Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare
[email protected]
615-864-8145


Original Source: Steps to Recovery Opens Outpatient Clinic in Lehigh Valley for Mental Health and Addiction Treatment

24¾ Adventures to help the 50 Million Americans Experiencing Mental Health Issues

LOS ANGELES, April 20, 2023 (Newswire.com) - On Tuesday, April 25, 2023, Netflix and Discovery+ host Leon Logothetis will release his new book, Go Be Brave: 24¾ Adventures for a Fearless, Wise, and Truly Magnificent Life. The book encourages readers to fight for their voice and find ways to free themselves from unhealthy labels we tend to place on ourselves and society, including mental health stigmas, bullying, and trauma. His own journey of self-discovery inspires Logothetis' book as he learned to be brave in order to overcome mental health obstacles in his own life.

His book comes at a crucial time, with over 50 million Americans experiencing a mental health illness. "The key is to be brave," says Logothetis. "I want readers to know that it is OK not to be OK. It's OK not always to be strong. Through my years traveling around the world with no money to my name, relying solely on the kindness of strangers, I found that true bravery is when you know you need to ask for help. When we speak our truth."

Go Be Brave takes readers on 24¾ adventures, with bravery exercises to start becoming more confident and courageous, arming them with the bravery skills to make life what they intended it to be. Leon, who also struggled with years of bullying, trauma, along with mental health issues, serves as the tour guide throughout.

• Why everyone should get mad: The five lessons of anger, towards understanding that anger is simply fear turned inside out.
• Learn to say "yes" to adventure, and embrace saying "no" to things that don't serve you.
• How finding a bravery buddy is the interpersonal connection we need to experience deep change.
• Start writing in a "truth diary" - where you get a safe place to finally speak your truth.

Logothetis has made a successful career out of inspiring others around the world through his popular NETFLIX show, The Kindness Diaries (now airing on Discovery+). He believes that bravery isn't something you either have or don't have — it's something you can learn over time with practice and dedication. "It takes courage every day to step into the unknown and speak our truths," says Logothetis. "But if we do it together, we can all become brave emotional warriors."

Go Be Brave offers readers an opportunity for transformation by guiding them through steps towards embracing vulnerability and taking risks in order to live with joy rather than fear. By teaching readers how to be brave enough to confront their issues head-on, the book provides a path forward for those struggling with fear and doubt.

Logothetis hopes this book will serve as a beacon of hope for those who feel trapped — giving them back control over their lives by helping them see that they can conquer anything they set their minds on. With Go Be Brave, readers can begin the process of healing while finding strength within themselves along the way.

For more information on Leon Logothetis and his new book Go Be Brave, visit www.leonlogothetis.com.

About Leon Logothetis

Before Leon Logothetis became a global adventurer, TV host, motivational speaker, and best-selling author, he was living an uninspired and disconnected life as a broker in London. On the outside, it looked like he had it all. But inside, he was chronically depressed. He decided to do something radical about it - give it all up for a life on the road. He embarked on an adventure around the globe, fueled by the receiving and giving of kindness. For over a decade, he has traveled to over 100 countries and to every continent. He's documented his experiences through his best-selling books and TV shows. Leon has devoted his life to inspiring the world with his message of kindness and hope.

Contact Information:
Paige Dungan
Literary Publicist
[email protected]
479-856-4394


Original Source: DISCOVERY+ Star Leon Logothetis' New Book 'Go Be Brave': Empowering Mental Health & Self Confidence

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Kimberly Hoffman will join the industry association's prestigious Leadership Advancement & Development (LEAD) Program, which assembles, educates and empowers emergent and aspiring leaders from all segments and sub-sectors of the overall seniors housing industry.

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla., April 19, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Discovery Senior Living ("Discovery") has announced that Kimberly Hoffman will be part of the Argentum Leadership Advancement & Development (LEAD) Program cohort after their nominations were chosen by the Program's Steering Committee. 

Hoffman was nominated by top-ranking Discovery executives to take part in the selective, six-month educational and networking cooperative, which is presented by seniors housing industry association Argentum. The LEAD program is designed to provide emerging leaders a unique skill-building and development curriculum with firsthand executive insights, leadership coaching clinics, informative salon sessions, a team-based industry-advancing Capstone project, and the opportunity to forge beneficial relationships with other emerging leaders in the seniors housing space. 

In being accepted into this year's Argentum LEAD Program, Hoffman will follow in the path of three other Discovery leaders who have participated in the cohort since it launched in 2020. The 2023 cohort will first assemble in person and kick off program-sponsored activities at the Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference, May 8-10 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 

"I am truly honored to have been selected for the 2023 Argentum LEAD Program," said Hoffman. "As someone who is an advocate for continuous professional development, I am looking forward to the robust learning experience, particularly the education and conversations related to emotional intelligence (EI). As the industry continues to face staffing challenges, equipping community leaders with relevant tools and resources is imperative.     

With headquarters in Southwest Florida, Discovery Senior Living currently owns and operates a national, multi-branded portfolio of more than 110 communities in 19 states. 

About Discovery Senior Living

Discovery Senior Living is a family of companies that includes Discovery Management Group, Morada Senior Living, TerraBella Senior Living, Discovery Development Group, Discovery Design Concepts, Discovery Marketing Group, and Discovery At Home, a Medicare-certified home healthcare company. With almost three decades of experience, the award-winning management group has been developing, building, marketing, and operating upscale senior-living communities across the United States. By leveraging its innovative "Experiential Living" philosophy across a growing portfolio of more than 13,000 existing homes or homes under development, Discovery Senior Living is a recognized industry leader for lifestyle customization and, today, ranks among the 10 largest U.S. senior living operators and providers.

Contact Information:
Heidi LaVanway
Vice President of Marketing
[email protected]
239.301.5330


Original Source: Discovery Senior Living Team Member Appointed to Argentum's 2023 LEAD Program Cohort

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SnotBot Goes Tagging

GLOUCESTER, Mass., April 19, 2023 (Newswire.com) - For the first time ever, Ocean Alliance and their collaborators have successfully deployed suction cup data-tags on blue and fin whales in the Gulf of California using a drone (UAV). This new deployment method is detailed in an April 2023 publication in the journal Royal Society Open Science and could have significant positive implications for whale science and conservation. Deployment of Biologging Tags on Free Swimming Large Whales Using Uncrewed Aerial Systems. R. Soc. open sci. April 19, 2023 https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.221376

This work shows that UAVs are capable of attaching biologging tags to free-swimming large whales. This method may hold advantages for studying vulnerable or hard-to-study species by potentially reducing stress from tagging activities. The work was carried out in collaboration with researchers from Ocean Alliance, Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Sur, University of Michigan, and Syracuse University.

"The ability to use the aerial platform for tag deployment provides a huge step forward for the science. This method allows for tags to be attached to whales that might otherwise be difficult to approach with a boat and minimizes any disruption to their normal behaviors. This gives us an opportunity to better understand their behavior to aid in conservation efforts." Dr. Susan Parks, whale acoustics expert and Biology Professor from Syracuse University. 

Biologging data tags are critical tools for marine mammal research. The tags are equipped with specialized sensors for recording depth, orientation, acceleration, temperature, acoustics, and even video.

In addition to reduced behavioral impact, "efficient tag deployment enables targeting of specific animals in a group or multi-animal tagging. This ability to target an individual animal and/or doubling or tripling sample size for an experiment will greatly enhance the science and our understanding of these animals." Dr. Alex Shorter, Mechanical Engineering Professor University of Michigan.

Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary Research Ecologist Dr. David Wiley, who has used suction-cup tags to study the behavior of whales for almost 30 years, said, "A lot of time and funds have gone into improving tag design and capability, but this is the first real improvement in tag delivery!" Wiley also stated, although the use of UAVs for tag attachment is a major advancement, it, "Takes more than just the desire and a drone to make it happen. The synergy of combining our expertise and experience greatly contributed to our success." 

Learn more at instagram.com/SnotBot or www.whale.org.

About Ocean Alliance
Dr. Iain Kerr leads Ocean Alliance's Drones for Whale Research Program. Ocean Alliance is a 501(c)3 non-profit whose mission is to protect whales and their ocean environment through research, scientific collaboration, public education, and the arts. 

Contact Information:
Dr. Iain Kerr
CEO, Ocean Alliance
[email protected]
978-281-2814 ext 600

Chris Zadra
Drone Program Manager/Drone Pilot
[email protected]
978-281-2814 ext 300

Alicia Pensarosa
Assistant Director, Ocean Alliance
[email protected]
978-281-2814 ext 100


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