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Irene Watson - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Author, entrepreneur, and therapist Irene Watson’s life has taken her on many paths, with breakthrough results and exemplar growth, to find her authentic and true self. She is the Manging Editor for Reader Views and lives with her husband in Austin, Texas. Irene earned her MS in Psychology, with honors, from Regis University in Denver.
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- Holiday Hints For Book Selling Success at Craft Shows
[Writing-and-Speaking:Book-Marketing] Holiday events such as craft and art shows are effective places to sell books. A person needs to be prepared for a long day or weekend, but the experience can be exhilarating. Here are a few tips for getting into the spirit and being prepared to sell books at holiday shows.
- How to Spend Your Book Sales Money Wisely
[Writing-and-Speaking:Publishing] Authors cannot just start spending money made from their books. The shrewd author who plans to sell books long-term needs to be careful with his or her money. Crunching the numbers will show that putting aside all your money from book sales to reorder and market your books is the best option.
- Submitting Your Writing - Following Basic Directions
[Writing-and-Speaking:Publishing] Failure to follow simple instructions can result in authors and their books being dismissed. If authors want others to read and appreciate their books, first they need to follow submission guidelines set by publishers, agents, and reviewers.
- Realistic Author Expectations About Their Reading Audience
[Writing-and-Speaking:Publishing] Too many authors think, "My book's audience is everyone." This fallacy only leads to disillusionment. With a little research and a professional attitude, authors can find their audience and get their book into their readers' hands.
- Creating a Realistic Book Marketing Plan
[Writing-and-Speaking:Book-Marketing] Creating a marketing plan can be tailored to what an author feels comfortable doing. With a little trial and error, and learning how to prioritize, authors can successfully market their books.
- Working With Book Distributors
[Writing-and-Speaking:Publishing] Working with a distributor gives you the advantage of having your book accessible to multiple stores across the country. The costs incurred are worthwhile in the long run.
- Pakistani Women Struggle to Find Their Individualities
[Womens-Interests] The book captures the cultural chasm while the women characters struggle to find their individualities despite the barriers of Pakistan society. Irene Watson, is pleased to have as our guest, Shaila Abdullah, author of Beyond the Cayenne Wall.
- Dear Anais - My Life in Poems For You by Diana M Raab - Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Poetry-Playscripts] Diana M. Raab's new poetry collection, "Dear Anais: My Life in Poems for You," is not only a tribute to the late diarist, but also a tribute to diaries themselves. Raab's poetry collection addresses a broad view of personal isuues, including early romantic crushes, teenage angst, raising children, and the death of her beloved grandmother. It also deals with more universal themes such as feelings about death, while continuing to as vividly evoke her life while paying homage to Anais Nin.
- A Gift of Hope - 52 Ways to Live a Better Life by Shadonna Richards - Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Self-Help] At the center of "A Gift of Hope" are Shadonna Richards's Hope Initiatives-activities to create and sustain hope. When recently interviewed, Richards explained, "I believe that hope is the driving force that moves us forward during our difficult times...Having hope is like a gift of motivation. A dose of encouragement for the soul. That's why I titled the book 'A Gift of Hope.' I'm imparting wisdom as a gift from many sources I've collected over the years." That wisdom includes interviews with courageous individuals who have overcome great odds, stories of well- known people like Barack Obama, NHL player Kevin Weekes, a Polish immigrant with a disability who created a modeling and talent agency for the disabled, and Richards' own great- grandmother, whose positive thinking helped her overcome cancer and live to age 105.
- Creation Theory Revised by Stacey T Pollock - Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Spirituality-Religion] Everyone wants to know the meaning for their own existence. Why are they here and how did they come to be human as they see themselves now? "Creation Theory Revised" by author Stacey Pollock explores all areas of matter creation, how we are formed from the original elements through to the complex nature of our physical bodies and how they are shaped within matter. Through self-exploration and study, a new method has been devised to see how the original structure of creation is formed. Looking at creation from the original spark all the way to the formation of our three-dimensional state. Whether delving into the mind and consciousness, the dimensions of space, material matter formation, force, mass or time, this book focuses on the basic foundations in the most informative way. It also highlights detailed information with organized diagrams, making it easy for everyone to follow the journey through the formation of this uniquely formed creation model.
- Water Voices From Around the World by William E Marks - Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Non-Fiction] Internationally respected authors, politicians, and activists have come together to create one of the most important books ever written about global resource-water. The numerous contributors include recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize and the Stockholm Water Prize. Religious and political leaders, scientists and researchers from around the world provide guidance about humanity's current relationship with water, and how their organizations and governments are protecting freshwater for future generations. Mikhail Gorbachev, Jane Goodall, Kofi Annan, and Leonardo DiCaprio are just a handful of the best-known voices telling their water stories. All of reality-lives, bodies, brains, even thoughts are direct manifestations of water. Because freshwater is vital to every aspect of existence, "Water Voices from Around the World" by author William E. Marks is relevant to all.. Human history began in myths of water's role in the universe's creation and its contribution to evolution - "Water Voices" gives new answers and is written to help educate about water and how people can take action to help water create life.
- Shattered Reality by Kimberly Cheryl - Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Non-Fiction] A wonderful read for all parents, teachers, counselors because we need to open our eyes to child sexual assault and help put a stop to this silent epidemic. The sexual abuse of a child creates a devastating family crisis. Parents want to know what to do and say to help their child but they also want to know how to respond to and heal their own emotional turmoil. As a parent, you need to know it's okay and natural to act with disbelief and denial. "Shattered Reality" by author Kimberly Cheryl is a mother's story about the abuse of her daughter and her struggles to over come numerous obstacles.
- Law of Attraction Handbook by Aiman A Al-Maimani - Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Self-Help] "Law of Attraction Handbook" is designed to be a practical and easy guide for working with the Law of Attraction. Aiman A. Al-Maimani has put together concise and straightforward concepts and step-by-step exercises that will quickly help anyone start to use the Law of Attraction in his or her life. Beyond being just a guide to positive thinking, "Law of Attraction Handbook" shows people how to change their thoughts, and how to use visualizations, affirmations, and meditation to enhance their connection to their higher selves. These proven techniques create lasting change and allow desire to become reality.
- Mindfulness and the Art of Choice by Karen Sherman - Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Self-Help] "Mindfulness and the Art of Choice: Transform Your Life" offers a set of time-tested tools to help those who feel like negative past experiences are holding them back in their relationships with others or their day-to-day happiness with themselves. Many people don't realize that their life behavior is the result of patterned responses based on childhood experiences, Karen Sherman says. She readily admits that for a long time, she was one of them, but through the powerful tools presented in her book, she freed herself from the prison of the past.
- Sacred Grief - Exploring a New Dimension to Grief by Leslee Tessmann
[Book-Reviews:Self-Help] This simple, yet extremely powerful book, presents a gentle way to discover within oneself a path of recovery from loss, be it from death or any other loss. Tessmann's tender words resonate throughout the book, leading the reader to a place of healing and direction to move forward with life. Tessmann starts off with her own story, a story of struggle with the losses through death: family, friends, and a pet dog.
- "Crisis Intervention Training for Disaster Workers - An Introduction" by George W Doherty
[Book-Reviews:Non-Fiction] "Crisis Intervention Training for Disaster Workers" provides information about training for mental health professionals and first responders who work with victims of disaster-related stress and trauma. George Doherty prepares them to relate with disaster victims and co-workers. Warning signs and symptoms are explored together with stages, strategies and interventions for recovery.
- "View From the Middle of the Road Vol II" Compiled by Lucinda Clark - Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Non-Fiction] The voices of America ring loud and clear in "View From the Middle of the Road Vol. II: U.S. in Us," a poetry anthology complied by Lucinda Clark featuring three up-and-coming East Coast writers, along with her own work. "View From the Middle of the Road Vol. II" is a powerful collection that speaks from the heart about what it means to be an American today. Although the four poets highlighted in the book are all African-American, the diversity in their backgrounds, life experiences, writing styles and subject matter speak more to the rich differences among African Americans, than to a distinct African American experience.
- "Wedding Place Settings with Divine Disposables" by Janyce Granoff - Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Non-Fiction] Every bride dreams of a spectacular and extravagant wedding reception. Sometimes finances or venue require the use of disposables. However, through "Wedding Place Settings with Divine Disposables," there are 24 divine place settings that will relieve your anxiety about using disposables. They will inspire you and allow you the opportunity to delight and impress your family and friends using your unique style. The workbook will teach you how to do it!
- "Dance of the Heart" by James L Therrian - Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Dance] Michael Baldwin is a successful professional dancer who has it all - a great career, a long-term relationship with his lover David, and a brand new lake view house they built together on Lake Michigan. The sudden death of his unbearable dance partner, sets into motion a series of events that makes Michael question his settled life when he falls head over heels for his new dance partner, Elizabeth. Dance of the Heart explores the complications of love, lust, friendship and family - illustrating that no matter who we are or who we love, attractions make anyone a little crazy.
- "Rich by Choice" by Erlend Peterson - Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Personal-Finance] How would you like to have two million dollars? Imagine being rich and having the kind of money that would allow you to retire, explores a new career, or give of your time and resources to your favorite cause. 'Rich by Choice' gives you the formula for achieving the goals regardless of age or income. Using the amazing power of time and compound interest, Erlend Peterson outlines a sensible and practical seven-step financial process. It doesn't take an investment analyst or economic forecast to make this process work. With the simple tools outlined by Peterson you too can achieve your dreams and live a full life.
- "The Armstrong Solution" by Jack Eadon: Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Mysteries-Thrillers] With very public corporate fiascos such as the Enron scandal dominating news headlines in today's world, corporate corruption has not only become a hot topic, but an everyday reality. In fact, the plot of Jack Eadon's novel, "The Armstrong Solution," may even sound plausible to many readers, which makes for an all the more exciting read. "The Armstrong Solution" paints a vivid and realistic picture of corporate corruption, strengthened by Eadon and his wife's own experiences within the corporate world, where competition and a desire to get ahead are prevalent. Kathy is no exception, as she struggles to rise above the arrogant, male-dominated corporation. Her attempts to break through this deceitful glass ceiling in Eadon's perfectly cinematic story will hold readers captivated in suspense all the way to the surprising and unpredictable grand finale. The epilogue is even better and closes the novel in a wonderfully quiet, but satisfying, way.
- "Chew on Things" by Iris Bell
[Book-Reviews:Philosophy] Experience pet-assisted therapy in a book! Casey was a great dog. Not great in terms of courageous, heroic, or bold he was great because he was unabashedly himself. And when someone has the courage to just be who he is, the lessons of life seem to emanate from him in even the simplest of his actions. Dr. Iris Bell, a psychiatrist and Casey s mom, has recorded in delightful images and concise words her beloved friend's innocent wisdom, and delightful worrywart wit. She cleverly couples these with notable quotes from writers, celebrities and some of the world's great thinkers who discovered through their own process of living and observing life what Casey just naturally knew. If you ever need a little chuckle, a point in the right direction, a reminder of how someone can love and appreciate someone else, "Chew on Things It Helps You Think" is just what the doctor ordered.
- "Can I Exercise Sitting Down?" by Renee Wiggins: Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Health-Mind-Body] Renee Wiggins' 20-year history as a personal trainer, registered dietician and spa owner led her to write her award-winning book that offers an effective fitness program for a largely ignored segment of the population: the chair-bound. "Can I Exercise Sitting Down?" details a 30-day workout plan that will motivate anyone from the comfort of their favorite chair. Many people, due to physical challenges, age, disability, or desk occupations, simply cannot perform most exercise programs, and Wiggins' history working with these challenges has made her an authority on the subject.
- "GOD's Technique to Walk Run Relax" by Jack Nirenstein- Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Spirituality-Religion] Try to take one stride forward without falling ahead of your foot. If you can do it, you'll prove both Isaac Newton and Jack Nirenstein wrong. Maximizing the mechanical efficiency of one's movement is the focus of Nirenstein's illustrated fitness book, "GOD's Technique to Walk Run Relax."
- "Let's Eat Out - Your Passport to Living Gluten and Allergy Free" by Koeller & La France- Book Revie
[Book-Reviews] Kim Koeller and Robert La France's innovative allergy book series, "Let's Eat Out! Your Passport to Living Gluten and Allergy Free," is a manual for safely dining across the globe when special dietary restrictions are a concern.
- "Europe for the Senses" by Vicki Landes: Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Arts-Photography] "Europe for the Senses: A Photographic Journal" by author, traveler, and photographer Vicki Lanes is a breathtaking collection of full-color photographs from around Europe. Images range from wildflowers to the Leaning Tower of Pisa juxtaposed against an aerial view of flying to Pisa, to Luxembourg's American Military Cemetery, and much more. Most photographs have a brief commentary in the form of text, printed in a handwriting-style font and reminiscing fond memories as well as recounting historical facts about the images that portray classic locations.
- Bobby Bright's Greatest Christmas Ever by John R. Brooks: Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Childrens-Books] John Brooks releases the first in a five book children’s holiday series, Bobby Bright’s Greatest Christmas Ever. Illustrated by five former Disney/Warner Bros/Hannah-Barbera animation artists, with movie credits like Toy Story and Lion King, this story about a special little Christmas tree light bulb will truly makes your holidays shine!
- "Shar's Story" by Sharon Shaw Elrod: Book Review
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Jewelry-Diamonds] In 1966 I did the worst possible thing a young woman could do... I became pregnant and was not married. I went into hiding for five months and delivered a beautiful baby girl on June 1, 1966. With my heart and soul shrieking in pain, I surrendered my baby for adoption, whispering to her to come back and find me someday. Shar's Story is my adoption/reunion journey, beginning with that horrific experience losing her, and culminating in her choice to find me and create an incredibly joyful reunion for both our families.
- Interview for "Multitudes at the Crossroads" Author F. J. Colberg
[Book-Reviews:Economics] Current events in global economics and politics, as well as recurring cycles in history and nature are all pointing to distressing changes to our way of life. Bible prophesy foretold many of these events and those coming over the horizon.
- "Symptoms of Terminal Passion" author Chester Aaron: Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Short-Stories] Chester Aaron was in a WWII heavy-machine-gun platoon and helped liberate the concentration camp at Dachau. After the war, he worked as an X-ray technician and later as a lit and writing professor at St. Mary's College in Moraga. Along the way he became an expert on garlic (he raises 92 varieties from 30 countries on his Occidental ranch). He's also published 20 books. The themes of the seven stories in his latest are familiar: love and loss, old world versus new, war, death, Italian food. But the tales combine aspects of his interesting life in surprising ways.
- "Senior Moments: Getting The Most Our of Your Golden Years" author David Wayne Silva: BOOK REVIEW
[Arts-and-Entertainment] This book addresses senior citizens and the large number of Baby Boomers entering the "golden years". It was written by a senior citizen for senior citizens. The Baby Boomer generation is estimated to be 78 million strong and will have a unique set of beliefs and characteristics, vastly different from previous generations. This encompasses all aspects of life, affecting beliefs about self, career, home, and leisure.
- "Open Letters to George W. Bush" author Case Wagenvoord: BOOK REVIEW
[Book-Reviews:Politics] Author Case Wagenvoord's chemically induced alter ego Belacqua Jones showers the president with daily suggestions for policy initiatives designed to carry America to the heights of greatness. He uses witty rhetoric aimed at the Commander in Chief to playfully assist him in his conundrums, all the while maintaining serious undertones.
- "Going Deeper" Author Jean-Claude Koven: Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Fiction] Jean-Claude Koven has chosen a humorous fictional character named Larry to make his point. Larry and his wise-cracking dog Zeus make their way to Joshua Tree National Park for, what Larry thinks will be, a relaxing holiday. Zeus, however, has other ideas. Zeus speaks with wisdom of the ages. Larry begins a journey of spiritual awakening and true enlightenment with the help of Zeus and his unusual friends. Larry learns that the Earth and all of her inhabitants are depending on him to move them smoothly into the next dimension.
- "Life is a Balancing Act ... a fun book" author Debbie Lessin: BOOK REVIEW
[Book-Reviews:Inspirational-Fiction] This is a beautifully illustrated gift book that offers 66 versatile ideas for juggling work and play, friends and family, heart and soul, and mind and body in this balancing act we call life. The ideas are practical and often whimsical. Many of the ideas may sound familiar but may, in fact, have become forgotten or lost in your day-to-day busy life.
- "Sightlines: A Poet's Diary" author Janet Grace Riehl: BOOK REVIEW
[Book-Reviews:Poetry-Playscripts] Following a family tragedy, author Janet Grace Riehl returns to her childhood home in the Midwest. There she turns to her craft - writing - for comfort and understanding in a world that seems stripped of meaning. In her search she discovers a new sense of connection - a reunion with life before and after her sister's death. "Sightlines" offers a frank portrait of a family not only coming to terms with its grief, but also celebrating its past and difficult present. Although deeply personal, these poems strike universal chords and carry us back to what is truly important in our lives.
- "Dressing the Man You Love: A Woman's Guide" Author Betsy Durkin Matthes: Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Womens] This non-intimidating, one-stop guide pushes aside the curtain marked "for men only" to explore the world of men's time-honored fashion.
- "What If?" Author Gunnar Jensen: Book Review
[Book-Reviews] The book covers a variety of topics like: time and universe, religion, spirituality, existence, life and death, forgiveness, evolution and growth, happiness and trust, perception, attitude, dreams and reaching goals, health and habits.
- "The Conscious, Unconscious & Super-conscious Mind" author Gurdip Hari: BOOK REVIEW
[Book-Reviews:Self-Help] This book will take you on an amazing journey, right into your very own mind. Why you are the way you are, why you behave the way you do, and how to change yourself into a happier, more successful and productive person.
- Jeanie Marshall Interview: Author/Facilitator of Meditation CD's
[Self-Improvement] Jeanie Marshall, Empowerment Consultant, directs all activities of Marshall House, drawing on the services of other professionals as needed. Her consulting practice has evolved over the years, transforming to respond to the needs of her clients of today. Jeanie says "the most joyous part of my professional life is working one-on-one with clients, which is a partnership of co-creative, empowering ideas." With a focus on energy, Jeanie supports each person in being empowered and authentic. Her sessions typically begin or end with a guided meditation process.
- "The Golden Pool of Abundance" by Jeanie Marshall: Review of Meditation CD
[Self-Improvement:Abundance-Prosperity] This classic guided meditation connects you intimately with your own inner source of abundance. Now you can go there whenever you want to manifest more of anything you desire in your life.
- "The Confidence of Feeling Good" by Jeanie Marshall: Review of Meditation CD
[Self-Improvement] This delightful, in-depth guided meditation puts you in touch with how good it feels to feel good! By strengthening this connection, you can more easily and confidently guide yourself to what you want to experience in your life.
- "Listen to the Whisper in Your Sleep" by Jeanie Marshall: Review of Meditation CD
[Self-Improvement] This powerful meditation will lull you into a deep, restorative sleep. By learning how to hear your own unique inner whisper, you'll be gently soothed into sleep - comforted while you sleep - and refreshed when you awaken.
- "Finding the Balance in Your Breath" by Jeanie Marshall: Review of Meditation CD
[Self-Improvement] Need a break from a hectic day? This guided meditation refreshes you by reconnecting you with your inner sense of equilibrium and well-being. You'll learn how to find balance in your life by finding balance in your breath.
- "Happy Birthday: Celebrating Your Life" by Jeanie Marshall: Review of Meditation CD
[Self-Improvement] With this uplifting guided meditation, you can experience every day of the year as your special day! You'll become more aware of your own magnificence and your connection with the magnificent infinite loving source within you.
- "Balance the Energies" by Jeanie Marshall: Review of Meditation CD
[Self-Improvement] This comprehensive guided meditation gives you an ideal introduction to Jeanie's Focused Energy Work Process. Whether you're a novice or an advanced meditator, you can reap new benefits from this guided meditation each time you listen.
- "Is Your House Making You Overweight, Sick or Tired?" Author Margaret Shontz: Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Health-Mind-Body] Margaret Rouse Shontz starts her first chapter with a caption
“whatever touches the body is absorbed by it through the skin,
nose, mouth, ears, or eyes.” One may not realize this until some
thought is put into it.
- "Whispers from Children's Hearts" author Lisa Haisha: BOOK REVIEW
[Book-Reviews:Childrens-Books] Lisa Haisha assigned herself the "project" of getting to know different cultures better through their children. She decided to ask the children a few questions that would not be too challenging for them to understand, but would give her some insight into what they were really thinking and feeling.
This is the unique and inspiring collection of whispers author, Lisa Haisha gathered from children around the world - some are simple, others are full of emotion and feeling, and still others carry a great strand of humor and all of them will last because they carry truth, wisdom and magic.
- Interview with Margaret Shontz, author of "Is Your House Making You Overweight, Sick or Tired?
[Book-Reviews:Health-Mind-Body] The title of your book depicts a question we would never think of asking ourselves - "Is Your House Making You Overweight, Sick or Tired?" Wow, why ask this question?
- Interview with Jan Walker, author of "An Inmate's Daughter"
[Book-Reviews:Fiction] "An Inmate's Daughter" is the story of a thirteen year old girl struggling to find friends and fit in with her peers in a new school. Besides being the "new" girl and living with her grandparents, Jenna MacDonald lives with a secret - her father is in prison for killing a man and her mother has a rule against talking about her dad and prison - but Jenna is expected to go with her mother to visit her dad.
This book is a fictional account of the reality faced by over 2 million American children with a parent in prison or jail. The children are doing the time too.
- Interview with Dave Kurlan, Author of "Baseline Selling: How to Become a Sales Superstar..."
[Book-Reviews:Business] "Baseline Selling: How to Become a Sales Superstar by Using What You Already Know About the Game of Baseball" is an easy to read, easy to remember, easy to execute sales methodology with a baseball metaphor. Entertaining stories and techniques direct from the baseball diamond make this book a great read. "Baseline Selling" will help you shorten your sales cycle, reach first base more often, stand out from your competition and close more sales.
- Interview with J. Everett Prewitt, author of "Snake Walkers"
[Book-Reviews:Multicultural] Traumatized as a child after witnessing a hanging, the first black reporter at a Southern newspaper in the 1960's attempts to solve the mysterious abandonment of a small town, and the disappearance of fourteen townspeople. A gripping account of racial injustice and personal salvation.
- Interview with William Patterson, Co-author of "The Baron Son: Vade Mecum 7"
[Book-Reviews:Fiction] A legend from centuries past, "The Baron Son" is a tale of a young boy that loses everything and through struggle finds the secret to becoming the richest, most powerful person the world has ever known. The reader learns alongside three scholars as the Baron recounts his story of detriment and triumph while conveying supreme principles that will guide on and all in their journey to success. A unique fictional self-help tale that is getting high reviews.
- Interview with Oleg I. Reznik, M.D., author of "Secrets of Medical Decision Making"
[Book-Reviews:Health-Mind-Body] Is the medical industry giving us the best treatment possible, at the best price? "The Secrets of Medical Decision Making: How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of the Health Care Machine," will show readers what goes on behind the scenes of the current medical care system and how it impacts the patient.
- Interview with Karen Wright, Author of "The Sequoia Seed"
[Self-Improvement:Inspirational] "The Sequoia Seed," by new Northwest author Karen Wright, is a metaphor for the often dormant, but infinite promise that lies within our most secreted dreams. Karen's eloquent, compelling prose engages the reader in a journey of remembrance; vanquishing dark corners of doubt to rediscover our spiritual birthright of magnificence.
- Interview with C.J. Golden, Author of "The Tao of the Defiant Woman: A Guide to Life Over 40"
[Self-Improvement] Golden's, "The Tao of the Defiant Woman" is a resource for women dealing with the dramatic changes that life throws in their faces. The book is the result of interviews, workshops and seminars with hundreds of women. During her research, Golden realized that the happiest women understood that their Taoist philosophy brings them peace while their defiant attitude endows them with the necessary skills to deal with life's challenges.
- Interview with Kathy Mazur, author of "Its Springtime in My Backyard"
[Home-and-Family] When her 7-year-old daughter, Lauren, was having a difficult time learning to read, Kathy Mazur did what any concerned mom would do - she thought of a creative and fun way to look at reading. This children's book follows the daily activities of two Mallard ducks and their interaction with their human friends. Part photography, part animation, this unique tale also included in-depth research about Mallards and is a useful learning tool for parents and teachers.
- Interview of Brian R. Hill, Author of "The Shintae"
[Book-Reviews:Fiction] After recoveing The Shintae, an ancient relic of mystical properties, the Maraen warrior Kaer is surprised by the enemy and left for dead. Surviving his injuries Kaer is once more charged with retrieving The Shintae and, with his companion Angharad, travels deep into the Cantaen Mountains in search of the object. Together, Kaer and Angharad face great danger, adventure and all-out war before their ardusous task can be completed.
- Interview of Deborah Slappey Pitts, Author of "I Feel Okay"
[Book-Reviews:Spirituality-Religion] A moving testament to the power of the human spirit. "I Feel Okay" chronicles the tenacious path the author and her husband - diagnosed with primary amydoidosis - walked together, inspired by their faith in God and a deep love for each other. Out of the Slappey family's pain emerged a testament of healing for others.
- Interview with Lee Fodi, Author of "Kendra Kandlestar and the Box of Whispers"
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews] A combination of fairytale, folklore, and fantasy, and written with a whimsical sense of humor and flare, "Kendra Kandlestar and the Box of Whispers" is peppered with all the right ingredients to please young readers.
- Interview of Therold Prudent, Author of "Glory Days and Tragedy"
[Book-Reviews:Non-Fiction] On February 14, 1985, six young men set out to sea from the Caribbean island of St. Lucia. It was to be a brief and routine fishing expedition, but engine trouble left them adrift in a 22-foot open boat with no water or supplies. Most of them were never seen again. This true story takes you from an idyllic childhood friendship to a harrowing ordeal of thirst, hunger, disease, and madness.
- Interiew with Aline Zoldbrod, Author of "Sex Smart: How Your Childhood Shaped Your Sexual Life"
[Book-Reviews:Lifestyle] "Sex Smart" explains how non sexual family of origin issues form your sexuality. Particularly whether you allow yourself to experience sexual bliss and emotional attachment with the same person. Of special interest to people who are ACOAs or from violent or neglectful families.
- Review of "Sex Smart: How Your Childhood Shaped Your Sexual Life and What to Do About It"
[Book-Reviews:Lifestyle] "Sex Smart" explains how non sexual family of origin issues form your sexuality. Particularly whether you allow yourself to experience sexual bliss and emotional attachment with the same person. Of special interest to people who are ACOAs or from violent or neglectful families.
- Interview with Roger Leslie, Author of "Success Express for Teens"
[Book-Reviews:Young-Adults] "Success Express for Teens" is the way to get from where you are right now to where you want to be. It shows you that for anything you really want in your life, there is a reality to fill it. Step-by-step you find out exactly how to see your dreams clearly and then how to start making them happen. Great for classroom or individual use!
- Interview With Mark Kennedy, Author of "Classroom Management: The Dance of the Dolphin"
[Reference-and-Education] Mark Kennedy talks to Reader Views on classroom management.
- Interview With Peter Lewis, Author of "Treehouse Chronicles"
[Book-Reviews:Lifestyle] This is a story of what happens when big people decide to be kids again and they have tools and lumber. A beautifully written tale about building an elaborate two story treehouse in the Maine woods, "Treehouse Chronicles" is reflective and insightful, and carries the reader along as a dream is made real.
- Interview with Mike Johnson, Author of "Blonde to the Bone"
[Book-Reviews] Leo Calvet, a fashion magnate disappears. Daniele and Michele, his feuding, beautiful twin daughters, embark on a baffling journey to find him. The search takes the sisters and others on extraordinary virtual and real adventures from Washington D.C. to Paris. A fast paced, humorous adventure.
- Review for "Blonde to the Bone"; Author Mike Johnson
[Book-Reviews:Mysteries-Thrillers] Leo Calvet, a fashion magnate disappears. Daniele and Michele, his feuding, beautiful twin daughters, embark on a baffling journey to find him. The search takes the sisters and others on extraordinary virtual and real adventures from Washington D.C. to Paris. A fast paced, humorous adventure.
- Interview with Roy Lantz, author of "Never Beat the Boss at Horseshoes..."
[Business] The game of horseshoes and the game of life have much in common. Both can be exciting, maddening, exhilarating, depressing, amusing, frustrating, competitive and challenging. "Never Beat the Boss..." is all about choosing our response to whatever challenges the game of life offers. Jam packed with ideas on how to have fun and win at the game of life
- Interview with George B. Wallace, author of "Oh! God? Is That You? I Have A Question"
[Self-Improvement:Spirituality] George Wallace offers another understanding that challenges you to think of God as not having human concerns at all, but having something beyond that. He challenges every tenet of modern day religious belief and, in the process, manages to offend almost every religion and every religious thought system
- Interview with Christy Lowry, author of "PAM, Life Beyond Death; Joy Beyond Grief"
[Self-Improvement:Grief-Loss] "PAM" unites comforters and grievers as together they face one of life's most inexplicable losses: the death of a child. In it, a family miracle unfolds, unveiling a God Who actively and directly redeems their loss for good as healing and restoration powerfully emerge to transform hopeless grief into inspired conviction that there is - indeed - Life Beyond Death, Joy Beyond Grief.
- Interview with Djelloul Marbrook, author of "Saraceno"
[News-and-Society] Interview with Djelloul Marbrook, author of "Saraceno"
- Interview with Angelina B. Laycock, author of "Strategies for Reshaping the Workplace"
[Business:Management] Interview with Angelina B. Laycock, author of "Strategies for Reshaping the Workplace", introduces the concept of the Work-Life movement.
- Conscious Courage- Turning Everyday Challenges into Opportunities
[Self-Improvement] Reader Views' managing editor Irene Watson interview Maureen Stearns, author of Conscious Courage - Turning Everyday Challenges into Opportunities
- Author's Compelling Drama Portrays Life in New York City
[Book-Reviews:Mysteries-Thrillers] Interview with Dwayne Murray, Sr. as he speaks about his gut-wrenching, fast-paced thriller staged in New York City.
- Author Gives Magical Account of Ageless Wanderer
[Book-Reviews:Fiction] Interview with Richard L. Evans, author of "Life of the Eagle" as he speaks of the mystical and magical accounts of an ageless wanderer and adventurer.
- Romance Novelist Gives Readers Recipes Used in Gripping Story
[Book-Reviews:Romance] Interview with romance novelist Jane Marie Malcolm. She discusses the plot as well as gives recipes used by the characters in the story.
- Relationship Expert Reveals Secrets of Finding "The Man"
[Relationships:Dating] Interview with Steve Nakamoto, author of "Dating Rocks!" He outlines everything women should know to find, date and keep a man.
- Real Estate Agent Offers Risk Free Sales Approach
[Book-Reviews:Business] Interview with Robert Read, author of "Risk Hotline for Real Estate: Learn from actual agent experiences before they happen to you." Read speaks of errors that agents make and how they can be prevented.
- Regency England Offers Romance Novel with Christian Values
[Book-Reviews:Romance] Writing with a Christian world view, author Linore Rose Burkard offers a novel set in Regency England "Before the Season Ends." Reader Views interviews Burkard about her popular book.
- Mary Magdalene Reveals Her Story
[Book-Reviews:Spirituality-Religion] Author Lona Lyons talks about finding her truth about Mary and her relationship with Jesus in her new book "The Magdalene Dispensation."
- Colt Teaches Team Work to Accomplish Goals
[Self-Improvement:Goal-Setting] Dan Peterson, author of "Fergus, the Soccer Playing Colt" talks about writing a children's book. His message in the book is that team work is important to accomplish goals.
- Spiritual Seekers Find Starting Point
[Book-Reviews:Spirituality-Religion] Interview with Jeff Maziarek, author of "Spirituality Simplified." He gives simple, easy-to-understand overview of basic spiritual principles.
- How to Reduce High School Dropouts by Half
[Book-Reviews:Educational-Science] Best selling author, Dr. Brian E. Walsh, is interviewed by Reader Views. He gives his account of research into learning methods.
- Increase Your Failure Rate: Go for the NO!
[Business:Sales] Richard Fenton stives to get "no" for an answer to his sales pitch. Why? Read the interview and find out.
- Death and Dying as Part of Afterlife
[Self-Improvement:Spirituality] Interview with author Yvonne Perry who discusses afterlife, near death experiences and death and dying in her new book: More Than Meets the Eye.
- Tools for Professionalism in Customer Service
[Business:Customer-Service] Steve Coscia is giving tools and techniques for rendering world-class customer service in HVAC industry.
- Couple Hikes The Sierra Nevada For Depression Awareness
[Health-and-Fitness:Depression] Interview with Jeff Alt, author of "A Hike for Mike," who hikes the John Muir Trail across the Sierra Nevad mountain rante to spread the word that depression is treatable.
- Romance Novel with Relationship Advice is a Cult Classic
[Book-Reviews:Romance] "Opening Love’s Door: The Seven Lessons" by relationship advice expert, Dr. Diana Kirschner, is fast becoming a cult classic in the tradition of "The Celestine Prophecy."
- Romance Novelist Dr. Diana Gives Advice on Relationships
[Relationships] Dr. Kirschner is a psychologist and author of "Opening Love’s Door: The Seven Lessons," a romantic adventure that offers insightful relationship advice and seven life-altering lessons. The book is fast becoming a cult classic: female and even male readers have been giving "Opening Love’s Door" over-the-top five star reviews.
- "The 25 Best Time Management Tools & Techniques" Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Self-Help] Book reveals on how to get more done without driving yourself crazy.
- How Time Management Can Be Your Best Friend
[Book-Reviews:Self-Help] Interview with Pamela Dodd, co-author of "The 25 Best Time Managment Tools & Techniques." Dodd explains how you can get more done without driving yourself crazy.
- Interview with Valerie Hart, Author of "The Bounty of Central Florida"
[Food-and-Drink] Interview with author Valerie Hart as she discusses her recently published cookbook "The Bounty of Central Florida."
- Cookbook Author Incorporates Central Florida's Natural Resourses in Her Recipes
[Book-Reviews:Cookery-Cookbook] Cookbook full of recipes incorporating the natural foods raised and in the wild that are abundant in Central Florida.
- "Beyond the Cayenne Wall" by Shaila Abdullah
[Book-Reviews:Womens] "Beyond the Cayenne Wall" captures the cultural chasm as the characters, Pakistani women, struggle to find their individualites despire the barriers imposed by society and culture.
- Experiencing a Bar Vitzvah
[News-and-Society:Religion] Bar Mitzvah! What an experience for a gentile!
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