Recently Envato launched a new site for their little publishing arm – Rockable Press. Rockable Press puts out simple, straight forward how-to guides and ebooks for web and creative professionals. Their first book – How to Be a Rockstar Freelancer – has sold over 2,000 copies, and will soon be releasing a second book on WordPress design.

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During Blog Action Day bloggers everywhere supported entrepreneurs in impoverished areas through Kiva microloans. They did this by creating Kiva Lending Teams, by donating themselves or as businesses. Some great examples include the TechCrunch team who have already lent $1,550, the BAD08 team who have lent $2,375.