All-New Edition Continues to Prove That Reality is Often Stranger Than Fiction
ORLANDO, Fla., September 3, 2025 (CarryOnHarry.com)
– Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is once again ready to thrill and amaze with the latest addition to its annual book series: Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Seek the Strange. Arriving Sept. 9, 2025, and available for pre-order, this all-new edition invites readers to open their minds and explore a world beyond the ordinary – where the bizarre, the unbelievable, and the wonderfully weird are waiting to be found.
From mind-bending marvels and daring feats to rare artifacts and bizarre creatures, Seek the Strange is 256 pages packed with hundreds of all-true stories, vibrant imagery, and interactive features sure to captivate readers of all ages.
Highlights from Seek the Strange include:
Incredible People. Meet circus artist Silke Pan, who defies expectations with a gravity-defying balancing act after being paralyzed from the waist down.
Rare Artifacts. Discover a preserved cross-section of a human head from an 18th-century French criminal, part of the Ripley’s Collection.
Unusual Art. Marvel at the unique creations of Xandiloquence Bizarre, who makes hats out of dried cucumbers!
Amazing Animals. Learn about a frog that stunned scientists when it was found with a tiny mushroom growing from its side.
Showstopping Stunts. See sideshow performer Carmen G. swallow a light tube that can be seen glowing through her throat!
This year’s edition also features interactive QR codes throughout the book, inviting readers to share their thoughts and connect with stories on a deeper level.
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Seek the Strange will be released on Sept. 9, 2025, and available at major retailers and on Amazon. For a sneak peek and to pre-order a copy, visit http://bit.ly/RipleysSTS.
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Media Contact: Suzanne Smagala-Potts Senior Manager smagala@ripleys.com (727) 439-0136
About Ripley’s Believe It or Not! World Entertainment
Built on the foundation of a daily newspaper cartoon in 1918 – still in print today – Ripley’s Believe It or Not! World Entertainment has grown to be a global leader in family entertainment with more than 100 attractions across nine countries. Along with Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, Ripley’s Aquariums, Great Wolf Lodge (Niagara Falls), Guinness World Records attractions, wax museums, traveling shows, miniature golf courses, mirror mazes, and more, the world of Ripley’s continues to grow through exciting new experiences, and online content.
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! World Entertainment is a proud member of The Jim Pattison Group, Canada’s largest private company.
Author Denise A. Powis’s New Book, “Just be Yourself and No One Else!” Follows Three Punctuation Marks Who Try to Change Who They Are But Simply Cause Confusion
Copenhagen, NY, October 07, 2025 –(CarryOnHarry.com)– Denise A. Powis, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who enjoys painting, inventing, writing, and gardening, has completed her new book, “Just Be Yourself and No One Else!”: a heartfelt story that follows three punctuation marks who discover the importance of being true to themselves and what they do best.
In 2005, author Denise Powis received a bachelor of science degree from Empire State College, and she has worked for many years in the helping professions as a certified nursing assistant, home health aide, and substitute teacher for special education classes. At the present time, she teaches a Bible study/support group for women. In 1979, she won a 17 Islands National sailboat race.
In “Just Be Yourself and No One Else!”, readers are introduced to a period, an exclamation point, and a question mark who all long for a change of pace and decide to switch places one day. However, they soon discover they are not well suited for performing their new roles, and decide that they were made perfect for their original purpose.
Published by Hawes & Jenkins Publishing, Denise A. Powis’s engaging tale will delight readers of all ages as they discover the importance of accepting one’s self and being true to who they really are. With colorful artwork and a powerful life lesson, “Just Be Yourself and No One Else!” will help boost confidence amongst young readers, leaving a lasting impression long after the final page.
Readers who wish to experience this riveting work can purchase “Just Be Yourself and No One Else!” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.
For additional information or media inquiries, contact Hawes & Jenkins at 888-430-7450.
The release of Magical Musical Memories aligns with research indicating music’s capacity to reduce stress and rekindle recollection among people living with dementia. It also echoes widely shared experiences—from football legend Sir Alex Ferguson to the family of singer Tony Christie—of music’s unique ability to unlock the past.
Inside the Community Spirit
“From the songs that we danced to at our first school dance, to the albums that became the soundtrack of our lives, each memory is a testament to the moments that have defined us,” said Helen Davies-Parsons, Chief Executive of Dormy Care Communities. “Music can transport us back to a specific time and place. Through these recollections, memories will now live on.”
How to Buy the Book—and Support Local Charities
The coffee-table style book is priced at £15. Copies can be purchased by contacting any of the five homes directly; card payments can be taken over the phone and books can be posted. A portion of every sale will be donated to local charities.
