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Emily Post's Etiquette 17th Edition [Secure Mobipocket/eReader (recommended)]
by Peggy Post
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 For the first time in its history, this American classic has been completely rewritten. Peggy Post gives us etiquette for today's times. Read by millions since the first edition was published in 1922, Emily Post--the most trusted name in etiquette--has always been there to help people navigate every conceivable social situation. The tradition continues with this 100 percent revised and updated edition, which covers the formal, the traditional, the contemporary, and the casual. Based on thousands... more info>> (Published: 2004)
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Escape the Slush Pile [Mastering the Query Letter and Other Publishing Secrets] [MultiFormat]
by MaryJanice Davidson
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A must-have for any writer interested in seeing their work published, Escape the Slush Pile will show you how to get and keep the interest of editors, whether you're writing magazine articles or novels. From actual examples of queries that resulted in contracts, to the difference between an e-mail query and a snail mail query, to how to write a synopsis that will pique an editor's interest, Escape the Slush Pile is your ticket out of the slush pile and onto the best-seller list. (Published: 2001)
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French Demystified [Secure Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/eReader (recommended)]
by Annie Heminway
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 Voilá! Learning French just got a whole lot easier. Interested in learning or refreshing your French but feel your language skills are less than extraordinaire? No need to worry! With French Demystified you'll quickly build up your repertoire and be able to understand the language and communicate effectively. Beginning with familiar French cognates and a review of basic French pronunciation, this book covers key grammar fundamentals such as common verb tenses, nouns, pronouns, and ge... more info>>
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Rescued by Love [MultiFormat]
by Joan Vincent
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Sisters Sarita and Deborah, Reverend Durham's daughters, live in a remote Sussex rectory where tyrannical Lord Pergrine keeps them impoverished and in danger. But the breakdown of a coach brings spritely Lady Phillippa, plump Lady Imogene, and haughty Lady Brienne to the rescue. In their search for adventure, these three elderly ladies caused mayhem--and matchmaking. Georgian Romance by Joan Vincent; originally published by Dell Candlelight (Published: 1981)
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Robert's Rules in Plain English 2e [Secure Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/eReader (recommended)/Adobe]
by Doris P. Zimmerman
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 A revised edition of the bestselling Robert's Rules in Plain English, which still stands as the most concise, most--user friendly guide to parliamentary procedure on the market today. If you've ever had to run a meeting according to parliamentary procedures, you know just how difficult it is to keep track of all the rules, much less follow them. Figuring out what to say and how to say it seems an impossible task. Robert's Rules in Plain English, 2nd edition, is the solution to that problem. Not ... more info>> (Published: 2007)
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Genealogy, 2nd Edition [Secure Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/eReader (recommended)]
by Christine Rose
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This user-friendly volume offers readers an opportunity to understand the craft of genealogy, explore their roots, perform online research, and begin to discover their true identities. Includes new information on the release of the 1930 census, the pros a
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing Erotic Romance [Secure Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/eReader (recommended)]
by Alison Kent
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The basic rules for turning basic instincts into blockbuster success.Erotic romance reigns supreme as a big category of women's fiction--a billion dollar business serviced by a new breed of uninhibited writer. This book is the necessary how-to for first timers and a terrific guide for seasoned professionals as well, who are putting their racy--and lucrative--fantasies to paper. Now, for the first time, a veteran erotic romance author shows exactly what to do--and how. * The first book to guide w... more info>>
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing Poetry [Secure Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/eReader (recommended)]
by Nikki Moustaki
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You're no idiot, of course. You've read poetry that has touched your heart, and you'd like to improve your own writing technique. But even though you have loads of inspiration, you're discovering that good instruction can be as elusive as a good metaphor.
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The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Housetraining your Dog [Secure Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/eReader (recommended)]
by Liz Palika
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When a dog's gotta go ... Any new dog owner will tell you: housetraining comes first. Presented step-by-step, here is all the information needed to accomplish this task. It covers everything from puppies to rescued dogs to tiny dogs-and more than one tried-and-true method. With special sections on housetraining for busy owners, apartment-training, and how to get the quickest results, this guide will surely become man's second-best friend.
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The Slippery Art of Book Reviewing [MultiFormat]
by Mayra Calvani, Anne K. Edwards
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Are you passionate about books? Do you have a talent for easily capturing the essence of a book after having read it? Do you often feel the desire to share your thoughts about a book with readers? If you answered 'Yes' to these questions, then book reviewing can be one of the most satisfying, rewarding activities you'll ever undertake. In fact, book reviewing can become addictive. I started reviewing in 1998. Back then, I wished someone had written a book with all there is to know about book rev... more info>> (Published: 2008) EPPIE Award Finalist, ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Award Finalist, USA Book News Best Book Award Finalist
Words: 43877 - Reading Time: 125-175 min.
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Writing for Your Life: A Guide and Companion to the Inner Worlds [Secure eReader (recommended)]
by Deena Metzger
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In the tradition of Annie Dillard and Natalie Goldberg, this resource for writers and non--writers alike shows the act of writing to be a dynamic means of knowing, healing, and creating the body, mind, and spirit.
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A Biographical Dictionary of Ancient Egypt [Secure Mobipocket]
by Rosalie David
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Important historical and cultural figures, as well as some less well-known individuals in Egypt's long history are incorporated in this scholarly work of reference.
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A Wedding Like No Other: Inspiration for Creating a Unique, Personal, and Unforgettable Celebration [Secure Mobipocket/eReader (recommended)]
by Peggy Post
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Destination weddings planned in exotic locales, intimate weddings organized on a shoestring budget, full-scale galas with guests from all over the globe.... In A Wedding Like No Other, read the stories of some of the most incredible, romantic ceremonies and receptions collected by the wedding etiquette experts at the Emily Post Institute. As different as they all are, the stories featured here are examples of how a wedding can be heartwarming and unique--even if everything doesn't go exactly as ... more info>>
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Bartending Made Easy [MultiFormat]
by Janette Dixon
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Bartending Made Easy is the guide for every bartender or wanna be bartender. In plain words Janette Dixon shows you how to be an expert at bartending so all your parties can be a smash.
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Best Answers to the 201 Most Frequently Asked Questions about Getting into College [Secure Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/Adobe]
by Mary Kay Shanley, Julia Johnston
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Offers essential answers to students and parents as they go from high school to college! Each year, millions of high school students, parents, and guidance counselors address the issue of college. Choosing a college, taking the required entrance exams, qualifying for admission, paying tuition--these are some of the thornier aspects of the college experience. Parents and students alike are faced with myriad questions as they prepare to make this momentous decision. 201 Most Frequently Asked Quest... more info>> (Published: 2004)
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Book Promo 101 [Book 1 in the How to Promote Your Book Series] [MultiFormat]
by Nikki Leigh
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This first in a series of books on how to promote your published work is by an author who speaks from long experience. Not only does she offer her own expertise, but she has also collected quotes from many of the best people in the business when it comes to getting their books "out there" and getting them noticed by reviewers, the press, and readers' groups (Published: 2007)
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Cinema Studies: The Key Concepts [Secure Microsoft Reader/Adobe]
by Susan Hayward
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This is the essential guide for anyone interested in film. Now in its second edition, the text has been completely revised and expanded to meet the needs of today's students and film enthusiasts. Some 150 key genres, movements, theories and production terms are explained and analyzed with depth and clarity. Entries include: * auteur theory * Blaxploitation * British New Wave * feminist film theory * intertextuality * method acting * pornography * Third World Cinema * Vampire movies A bibliograph... more info>> (Published: 2000)
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College Matters Guide to Getting Into the Elite College of Your Dreams [Secure Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/Adobe]
by Jacquelyn Kung, Melissa Dell, Joanna Chan
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An invaluable resource for high school students who dream of getting into top- flight colleges. College Matters offers the guidance of 12 students who made it into their dream colleges. They share their expertise about the entire process, from first explorations, to estimating chances, through the practical work of reaching the goal. Heres what you need to know to optimize your chances of admission to one of the most selective colleges. Features include: Proven techniques for getting into an eli... more info>> (Published: 2004)
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Concise Oxford English Dictionary [Secure Mobipocket]
by Catherine Soanes
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Authoritative and up to date, this eleventh edition of the Concise Oxford English Dictionary contains over 240,000 words, phrases, and definitions, covering general and specialist words, literary, historical, and technical terms, and new words that have recently entered the language. In addition there are hundreds of helpful notes on grammar, punctuation, and usage, many of them new to this edition. New to this edition is also a fascinating Word Histories feature, telling the often bizarre stori... more info>>
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Different Blood: The Vampire As Alien [MultiFormat]
by Margaret L. Carter
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Different blood flows in their veins--but our blood quenches their thirst. From Bram Stoker's 1897 creation of Count Dracula, portrayed as a foreign invader bent on the conquest of England, the literary vampire has symbolized the Other, whether his or her otherness arises from racial, ethnic, sexual, or species difference. Even before the bloodsucking Martians of H. G. Wells' War of the Worlds, however, popular fiction contained a few vampires who were members of alien species rather than supern... more info>> (Published: 2004) EPPIE Award Finalist
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Do I Have To Wear White?: Emily Post Answers America's Top Wedding Questions [Secure Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/eReader (recommended)]
by Anna Post
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"I can't choose between my two best friends. Can I have two maids of honor?" "My fiancee and I are considering a destination wedding. Are we obligated to cover our attendants' travel expenses?" "Do we have to invite our guests' children to our wedding?" "I'm still close to my ex-husband's parents. Would it be okay to invite them to my wedding?" "How do my partner and I go about planning our commitment ceremony?" "My parents are divorced and each has remarried. Where do they sit in church?" "Do I... more info>>
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Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette: Cherished Traditions and Contemporary Ideas for a Joyous Celebration [4th Edition] [Secure Mobipocket]
by Peggy Post
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Peggy Post, America's etiquette authority, presents an indispensable, comprehensive guide to planning and personalizing your wedding. Today's weddings are more complex than ever before, with new traditions and new family relationships to consider. This thoroughly revised fourth edition of the classic Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette addresses countless wedding questions both old and new. With the famous Post blend of sensitivity and practicality, Peggy Post shows how to handle the big decisions an... more info>> (Published: 2004)
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Emily Post's Wedding Parties: Smart Ideas for Stylish Parties [Secure Mobipocket/eReader (recommended)]
by Anna Post
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Weddings today are so much more than just the Big Day--the parties start months ahead and continue well afterward. This portable guide is perfect for anyone involved in the many parties surrounding weddings. In Part 1, "It's a Party!" Anna Post covers the vital stats of each party, be it an engagement celebration, couples' shower, (bachelor)ette party, wedding week spa getaway, rehearsal dinner, reception, farewell brunch, or belated reception. Part 2, "Party Smarts," is packed with party-giving... more info>> (Published: 2007)
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Entrepreneur's Guide To Patents, Copyrights, Trademarks, Trade Secrets [Secure Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/eReader (recommended)]
by Jill Gilbert
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Today, virtually all companies, artists, and innovators run the risk of losing their competitive edge-and big money--by not adequately safeguarding their intellectual property. Written by an expert in intellectual property law, this is the first book to address the full range of legal protections available--patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and licensing-with innovative information you won't find elsewhere, including: * Legal landmines every successful entrepreneur must avoid * Bus... more info>>
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Expletive Deleted: A Good Look at Bad Language [Secure Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/eReader (recommended)]
by Ruth Wajnryb
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"Have we always "sworn like sailors"? Has creative cursing developed because we can't just slug people when they make us angry? And if such verbal aggression is universal, why is it that some languages (Japanese, for instance) supposedly do not contain any nasty words? Throughout the twentieth century there seems to have been a dramatic escalation in the use and acceptance of offensive language in English, both verbally and in print. Today it seems almost commonplace to hear the "f" word in casu... more info>>
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