*Writers and Publishing Resources

TheCopyright Office is an office of record, a place where claims to copyright are registered and where documents relating to copyright may be recorded when the requirements of the copyright law are met.

R.R. Bowker is the U.S. ISBN Agency in the United States, responsible for assigning ISBNs as well as providing information and advice on the uses of the ISBN system to publishers and the publishing industry in general. 

The Library of Congress, Bowker's Books in Print, American Booksellers Assocation, Writer's Digest  

Health and Wellness

CDC.gov is your online source for credible health information and is the official Web site of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

MedlinePlus directs you to information to help answer health questions. MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations. MedlinePlus also contains extensive information about drugs and supplements, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive tutorials the latest health news, and surgery videos. 

Nutrition.gov provides easy access to the best food and nutrition information from across the federal government. It serves as a gateway to reliable information on nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety for consumers

Family and Parenting

The National Healthy Marriage Resource Center (NHMRC) is a clearinghouse for high quality,balanced, and timely information and resources on healthy marriage.

A Family Guide To Keeping Youth Mentally Healthy & Drug Free is a public education Web site developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to communicate to parents and other caring adults about how they can help promote their child's mental health and reduce his or her risk for becoming involved with alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs. 

The mission of girlshealth.gov, developed by the Office on Women's Health in the Department of Health and Human Services, is to promote healthy,positive behaviors in girls between the ages of 10 and 16. The site gives girls reliable, useful information on the health issues they will face as they become young women, and tips on handling relationships with family and friends, at school and at home.

ChooseRespect is a national initiative sponsored by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that encourages adolescents to adopt healthy behaviors to prevent dating abuse. ChooseRespect targets 11-to14-year olds with positive messages to help them develop skills to maintain respectful relationships throughout their lives.  The website offers a variety of resources and interactive features for teens, parents, and professionals.

KidsHealthis the most-visited site on the Web for information about health, behavior, and development from before birth through the teen years. 

* Note: We have no control over the content on outside websites. Links to these sites are included for information only.These links are simply provided as possible sources of useful material and as a convenience to its visitors.The views and opinions there are not necessarily those of Accreistre Publishing.

Inspirational and Motivational

Inspirational Poems, Stories, Humor, Cartoons

Famous Inspirational Quotes
Quotes and sayings to inspire you and start your day on a positive note. 

Inspirational Quotes Daily - Inspiring the world with daily gems of wisdom through inspirational and positive quotes.

Inspirational Words of Wisdom
A collection of poems, quotes, sayings, quote of the day, stories, thoughts, and more. Plus a free printable monthly calendar with inspirational quotes.

Finance and Credit Resources

Guide to Avoiding Foreclosure

MyMoney.gov is the U.S. government's website dedicated to teaching all Americans the basics about financial education.

Learn how to avoid identity theft and learn what to do if your identity is stolen.