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Its been a busy year at Milenio Publishing!!

Milenio Publishing celebrates Small Press Month 2012 with the release of the following books: Mayor Angel Taveras: An Administration of Political Will, Councilman Miguel Luna's Memoirs Compilation, Councilman David Salvatore: Public Service with Dignity & Dedication, Councilman Wilbur Jennings: The Essence of Persistence & Determination. Small Press Month is a nationwide celebration highlighting the work produced by independent publishers. Held annually in March, Small Press Month raises awareness about the need for broader venues of literary expression, featuring some of the most diverse, exciting, and signicant voices being published today. Milenio Publishing, LLC, a book publisher established in 1999, specializing in print-on-demand (POD) books.

COUNCILMAN DAVID SALVATORE

COUNCILMAN MIGUEL LUNA

COUNCILMAN WILBUR W JENNINGS

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should publish books for the Latino market, but why not. With Latino buying power $1 trillion on 2010 expected to grow to $1.3 trillion or 12% of total U.S. purchasing power, according to the University of Georgias Selig Center for Economic Growth, publishers that get in at g r o u n d l e v e l w i l l s e e t h e i r investments pay off. In many ways the Spanish-language book market resembles the English-language one; each publisher chooses a different approach to reach readers, in this case depending on the level of acculturation they are targeting. There is a groundswell of energy and creativity rising out of the Hispanic community in this country; young voices, developing issues and distinct cultures that make up a larger heritage. Our goal at Milenio Publishing, LLC is to publish books that give life to that evolving culture and the multicultural evolution in the United States. According to a report National Endowment for the Arts Reading on the Rise: A New Chapter in American Literacy, released in 2010, the proportion of literary reading increased most for what the study classi[ies as Hispanic Americans, rising to 31.9 percent for adults 18 and over. During the last quarter of 2008 Milenio Publishing, LLC released its latest titles: Barack Obama Campaign Speeches ISBN 978-1-928810-30-8, Black Carib: A Mixture of Yellow Carib and African & The Origin of the G a r i f u n a P e o p l e I S B N 978-1-928810-28-5 What you should k n o w a b o u t N o n p r o [ i t s I S B N 978-1-928810-20-9, and Rhode Island Nonpro[it Corporation Act ISBN 978-1-928810-21-6. Milenio Publishing an independent book publisher in the United States is seeking writers of Latin descent to publish books that resonate with us, that truly re[lect our vibrancy, our struggle, and our many hued selves. According to Marcela Landres, former associate editor in the Touchstone/ Fireside division of Simon & Schuster for more than seven years this is the best time ever in the history to be a Latino in the publishing industry. Landres compares the market for contemporary Latino writers today to the African American literary market of more than a decade ago. We feel very con[ident of big numbers going forward. We need to rev up, says Toms vila, Publisher of Milenio Publishing, LLC, referring to growth in Hispanic books for various customers since the beginning of 2006. In celebration of Small Press Month 2012, Milenio Publishing today announced the release of the following books: Mayor Angel Taveras: An Administration of P o l i t i c a l W i l l , I S B N - 1 3 : 978-1928810346 that captures the inaugural administration of Mayor Angel Taveras, Rhode Islands [irst Latino Mayor, Councilman Miguel L u n a' s M e m o i r s C o m p i l a t i o n , ISBN-13: 978-1928810339 that captures his public servant history and the photo books; Councilman David Salvatore: Public Service with Dignity & Dedication, capturing his [irst year as an elected public servant new Councilman in 20 years in Ward 14 and Councilman Wilbur Jennings: The Essence of Persistence & Determination in celebration of Councilman Jennings of his life dream of becoming an elected public servant and becoming a councilman in 2010. Honoring them for the work they do each and every day.

Milenio Publishing LLC was founded January 1999 and has played a l e a d i n g r o l e i n p u b l i s h i n g documentary titles such as: A Decade of Latino Political Empowerment: 1996-2006 ISBN 978-1-928810-06-3, Guia de Recursos Para Comenzar Tu Negocio ISBN 978-1-928810-05-6, M u n d o G a r i f u n a I S B N 978-1-928810-01-8, Garifuna World: Garinagu's Path To The 21st Century ISBN 978-1-928810-02-5 and Obra teatral Juego de Tiras: Moros y Cristianos ISBN 978-1-928810-17-9 t h a t d o c u m e n t s i t s fo u n d e r s involvement in Rhode Island and the global Garifuna-Black Carib culture. The company, which currently touts a variety of Hispanic/Latino related books, has forged a strategic partnership with Amazon.com to produce its authors' titles through which it offers a variety of distinctive services that made managements decision simple, its competitive retail pricing structure and the opportunity to sell our titles to a worldwide audience on its site were two key factors in our decision to engage with Amazon.com the leader in book selling and print-on-demand platform that [its perfectly with the Milenio Publishing, LLC publishing model.

The U.S. Latino market is a rapidly growing area of opportunity for publishers. Back in 1999 when Milenio Publishing was founded, the U.S. Department of Commerce estimated the Spanish-language book market to be worth $368 million. Given current U.S. Latino population These are exciting times for Latinos in trends, the question is not why you the publishing world. To this end,

Celebrating Public Service

Our economy is in turmoil. Our urban core is in the brink of bankruptcy. Our tax based needs to expand. Health care costs and the number of uninsured continue to rise. Pensions are dragging municipal governments down. Now, more than ever, the people of Rhode Island need effective government. We will not have the government that the times demand and the Rhode Islanders deserve without talented public servants. To build this government, we must celebrate public service and restore government's image as a place where our best and brightest join together to make a difference for our communities, our country, and our world.

AN G E L TAVER AS
ANGEL TAVERAS IS PROVIDENCE'S 37TH MAYOR. AN ATTORNEY AND FORMER PROVIDENCE HOUSING COURT JUDGE, MAYOR TAVERAS WAS ELECTED AS THE CITY'S FIRST LATINO MAYOR WITH 82 PERCENT O F T H E VOT E I N N OV E M B E R 2010.MAYOR TAVERAS, 40, GREW UP ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF P ROV I D E N C E , W H E R E H E ATTENDED HEAD START BEFORE E N T E R I N G T H E P ROV I D E N C E PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND WENT ON TO GRADUATE FROM HARVARD.

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WILBUR JENNINGS WAS FIRST ELECTED COUNCILMAN FOR THE EIGHTH WARD IN NOVEMBER 2010, AND BEGAN HIS TERM IN JANUARY 2011. A LIFELONG RESIDENT OF P ROV I D E N C E , C O U N C I L M A N JENNINGS HAS SPENT THE MAJORITY OF HIS LIFE SERVING THE PUBLIC. HE WORKED FOR THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE FOR 28 YEARS.

OUR CITY IS FORTUNATE TO HAVE DEDICATED CITIZENS WHO SERVE ON OUR BEHALF. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE
Simply put, good government starts with good people. Our state is fortunate to have dedicated citizens who serve on our behalf as Senators, Congress people, Governors, Mayors, City Councilors, etc. Public servants deserve our thanks throughout the year and we invite you to continue honoring them for the work they do each and every day and that is why this year we at Milenio Publishing decided to celebrate the work of four elected ofcials that are ghting to rescue our Beloved Providence from the abysmal crisis it confronts. Mayor Angel Taveras: An Administration of Political Will, Councilman Miguel Luna's Memoirs Compilation, Councilman David Salvatore: Public Service with Dignity & Dedication, Councilman Wilbur Jennings: The Essence of Persistence & Determination.

DAV I D A . S A LVATO R E
DAVID A. SALVATORE WAS FIRST ELECTED COUNCILMAN FOR THE FOURTEENTH WARD IN NOVEMBER 2010, AND BEGAN HIS TERM IN JANUARY 2011. HE IS A LIFE-LONG R E S I D E N T O F E L M H U R S T. C O U N C I L M A N S A L VA T O R E INTEREST IN PUBLIC SERVICE BEGAN AROUND AGE 10, WHEN HE WOULD SHADOW HIS FATHER WHO WORKED BEHIND THE SCENES AS WARD COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON.

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Public Service with Dignity & Dedication

Councilman David A. Salvatore was rst elected City Councilor for the fourteenth ward in November 2010, and began his term in January 2011. He is a life-long resident of the Elmhurst neighborhood in Providence. Councilman Salvatore interest in public service began around age 10, when he would shadow his father who worked behind the scenes as ward committee chairperson. Though his father never ran for public ofce, he instilled in Salvatore the importance of public service. I got involved in neighborhood projects, I was a coach for the Little League, I participated in neighborhood cleanups. I did anything I could to preserve the quality of life in our community, he said. And he has never strayed from the Elmhurst community. 8 x 10 Color 168 pages BISAC: Biographies & Memoirs Publish February 20, 2012
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Mayor Angel Taveras: Administration of Political Will

Mayor Angel Taveras was sworn on January 3, 2011 as Providence's new mayor, vowing to tackle the city's nancial problems and improve its schools. In his inaugural speech, Mayor Taveras said he will focus on economic development, reforming city nances, and improving public schools. "Let me be clear: the time for Providence to take control of its nancial future is now," Taveras said. While he admits he is taking ofce at a challenging time, Mayor Taveras says he is ready to bring Providence back. "In the face of all these challenges, and in the midst of this storm, I am condent. Condent that together, we will overcome these challenges, weather this storm and strengthen our city and our state." 6" x 9" (15.24 x 22.86 cm) Black & White on White paper 492 pages ISBN-13: 978-1928810346 ISBN-10: 1928810349 BISAC: Political Science / Government / State & Provincial
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Councilman Miguel Luna: March 2, 1958-August 18, 2011

Councilman Miguel C. Luna passed away August 18, 2011 at Rhode Island Hospital, surrounded by his family. Councilman Luna was an extraordinary humanitarian and humble public servant who identied with those most in need and dedicated his life to promoting workers' rights and economic justice. Councilman Luna broke down racial and economic barriers when he earned a seat on the City Council in 2003 by beating an incumbent with nearly two thirds of the vote. He was the second Latino Councilman in Providence's history and the rst Dominican American ever elected to the Council. Councilman Luna was a passionate advocate for safe and affordable housing, police accountability and good jobs. 6" x 9" (15.24 x 22.86 cm) Black & White on Cream paper 362 pages ISBN-13: 978-1928810339 ISBN-10: 1928810330 BISAC: Biography & Autobiography / Political
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The Essence of Persistence & Determination

Councilman Wilbur Jennings was rst elected City Councilor for the eighth ward in November 2010, and began his term in January 2011. A lifelong resident of Providence, Councilman Jennings has spent the majority of his life serving the public. After attending Central High School, he worked for the City of Providence in varying capacities for 28 years, eventually attaining the position of Deputy Superintendent and Superintendent of several divisions of the Department of Public Works. Councilman Jennings is a strong supporter of youth sports and has been a dedicated member of the YMCA for 38 years. A believer in using athletics to better the lives of young people, he has worked with many personal trainers, weight-lifting, and boxing programs over the course of the last four decades. 8 x 10 Color 168 pages BISAC: Biographies & Memoirs Publish February 20, 2012

Rhode Island Latino Political Empowerment

Rhode Island Latino Political Empowerment captures the turning point of the Rhode Island and the Nation previously dormant potential Latino politics into reality starting in 1996 when the Hispanic vote astounded political experts with both its explosive growth and its unpredictability. In Rhode Island the growing participation sprang in reaction to proposals in Congress to deny benets to immigrants. Latinos also rallied against the Rhode Island congressional candidacy of former Providence Mayor Joseph Paolino Jr., whose campaign featured a call for English as an ofcial national language.

Barack Obama Campaign Speeches

Barack Obama had a gift, and he knew it. He had a way of making very smart, very accomplished people feel virtuous just by wanting to help Barack Obama. It had happened at Harvard Law School in the mid-1980s, at a time when the school was embroiled in ghts over political correctness. He had won one of the truly plum prizes of overachievement at Harvard: he had been voted president of the law review, the rst African-American ever so honored. This book contains 126 inspirational speeches by candidate Obama during his presidential campaign that inspired millions of people across the country and the world 6" x 9" (15.24 x 22.86 cm) Black & White on White paper 692 pages Milenio Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1928810308 ISBN-10: 1928810306 BISAC: Political Science / Political Ideologies / Democracy https://www.createspace.com/3362560

6" x 9" (15.24 x 22.86 cm) Black & White on White paper 574 pages Milenio Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1928810063 ISBN-10: 1928810063 http://www.blurb.com/my/book/detail/ BISAC: Political Science / Political 2994902 Process / Political Advocacy https://www.createspace.com/3363131

CELEBRATING SMALL PRESS MONTH

100 INFLUENTIALS IN 20 YEARS

IN CEL EBR ATI ON OF OU R 20TH PUBLISHERS RY SINCE ANNIVERSA RELOCATING FROM BOSTON, M A T O P RO V I D E N C E, R I, MILENIO PUBLISHING PLANS TO RELEASE HIS MEMOIRS 20 INF LUE NTI ALS IN 20 Y EARS MARCH 2013 CAPTURING THE SOCIO POLITICAL SUCCESSION EVOLUTION IN RHODE ISLAND AND THE MANY INDIVIDUALS HE HAS BEEN BLESSED TO MEET AND PARTNERED WITH.

Upcoming Publication: Rhode Island Black & Brown Ethnic Succession

Rhode Island Black & Brown pages we capture such succession Ethnic Succession: 1984 1994 between the Black community and the
Ethnic succession theory is a theory in sociology stating that ethnic and racial groups entering a new area may settle in older neighborhoods or urban areas until achieving economic parity with certain economic classes. The concept of succession is well established in "both ecological and economic models of urban residential change." As the newer group becomes economically successful, it moves out to a better residential area. So is the experience of the Southside of Providence, and in this emerging Hispanic community during the period 1984 through 1994, that lead to the eventual political rise of the Latino political rise and the election of the rst Latino Mayor. September 15, 2012 Release Date. 6" x 9" (15.24 x 22.86 cm) Black & White on Cream paper 228 pages ISBN-13: 978-1928810360 ISBN-10: 1928810365 BISAC: Social Science/Minority Studies