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"What Shall We Do Today? - A Special April Adventure" Children's Educational Story for Ages 6-9 Perfect for Classroom Reading & Family Storytelling Join curious Imani, enthusiastic Tommy, and knowledgeable Maya in their most exciting adventure yet! When the friends discover that April 10th celebrates FIVE special days at once, they embark on a journey that combines learning and fun in this heartwarming tale of friendship and discovery. In this delightful educational story, children will: Explore a real working farm and meet adorable animals while learning about National Farm Animals Day and...

Named one of Time Magazine International's 30 most important people of 2005, Maud Fontenoy presents us with a terrific, entertaining adventure story on the high seas as she challenges the Pacific Ocean - a feat no woman before her ever accomplished. Already the first woman to row alone across the North Atlantic, Maud raised the bar to defy the elements, the daunting solitude, and the circling sharks of the South Pacific on her second solo voyage.

Forty-seven multi-published Christian writers share what happened to the first novel they attempted to write . . . and why some of those books never made their way to bookstore shelves. Read these stories and be encouraged-- everyone starts with a blank page or computer screen! Contributors include Hannah Alexander, Tamera Alexander, Mesu Andrews, James Scott Bell, Lori Benton, Heidi Chiavaroli, Mindy Starns Clark, Colleen Coble, James R. Coggins, Susan Page Davis, Melanie Dobson, Robert Elmer, Eva Maria Everson, Linda Ford, Cathy Gohlke, Louise M. Gouge, Robin Lee Hatcher, Veronica Heley, ...

This booklet from Carolyn Howard-Johnson, a UCLA Extension Writers' Program instructor for nearly a decade, helps authors love the project they most love to hate - writing a book proposal. She has taken the guessing out of the book proposal process. Now, there is no need to take expensive, time-consuming classes or spend hours reading a tome to find the voice and format that will propel an author's idea from a dream to reality.

A scientist and former evangelical argues that holding onto a belief in a literal, historical Adam has forced many Christians to reject science and become intellectually isolated from the modern world.

Honorée Corder is the author of more than 50 books, a publishing consultant, a TEDx speaker, and the founder of Indie Author University. Honorée passionately coaches business professionals, writers, and aspiring non-fiction authors to write their own bestselling books. Writing a great book can be daunting . . . unless you know the secrets. This is her method. This guide is easy to read, remember, do, share, and implement. The goal is to understand the mechanics of how best-selling authors write books that consistently rank at the top.

His abusive family tore him away from her. Would destiny be enough to bring him back? At ten years old, Chris didn't have good looks, a caring family, or a bright future. But what he did have for three years was the love of Danielle, his beautiful neighbor on Fairhaven Street who showed him a glimpse of a life he desperately wanted. To escape his abusive father, Chris was forced to move out of state with his mother to the icy hills of Michigan.

In this audiobook marketing guide, you will learn: Mike’s proven book-selling formula, 16 marketing tools that he used and their results, the effectiveness rating, cost, and time required for each tactic, plus 12 common rookie mistakes to avoid. This handy guide also includes a summary of all the marketing strategies that Mike tried so you can decide which tactics to use for your book.

Have you always wanted to write a book, but not sure how? Have you got an idea, but you just don’t know what to do with it? Have you tried writing your first draft, but are never happy with what you write? Amazon US and UK best-selling horror and thriller author, Rick Wood, takes you through the process that has seen him publish over 30 books and grew a loyal fanbase to his work.

From brainstorming to writing to production, publishing and promotion, 11 Simple Steps can help you become a full-fledged author, all without shelling out thousands of dollars. In 11 Simple Steps, the publishing process has been broken down into easy-to-understand-and-accomplish chunks that will help you complete a variety of tasks, including overcoming writer's block, finishing that book and cover and choosing the right printing company for you.

In 2012, I read that Amazon.com had ways to self-publish e-books, paperbacks and audiobooks. They would make them available in more than 100 countries via the Internet and produce them when they were ordered. They would mail the paperbacks to the customers at no charge to me! Then, the company would direct deposit the royalties to my bank account. Best of all they paid a 35% to 70% royalty!

Only the combination of cultural curiosity, passion, fearlessness and a set of Jewish parents breathing fire down her neck could lead a sane human being to buy a one-way ticket to Nairobi and face probable death in an effort to become the world’s first female Maasai warrior.

As it is with all stories, there is an origin. Events that happen now will have consequences for the future. At this point, all of Pangaea is still one continent. Dinosaurs were the most dominant of all species, both on the land and below the waters of Pangaea before Magic. Some of the creatures living in the Ocean can live both on land and in water. No Clans have been formed and declared yet.

In a world where the first casualty of war is truth, journalism has become the new battleground. Peter Greste spent two decades reporting from the front line in the world's most dangerous countries before making headlines himself following his own incarceration in an Egyptian prison. Charged with threatening national security, and enduring a sham trial, solitary confinement and detention for 400 days, Greste himself became a victim of the new global war on journalism.

What if I told you you could write and publish your first novel in 90 days? All you have to do is ignore conventional wisdom and follow this book’s proven steps and techniques. In this book, best-selling author Jerry Minchey shows you his easy-to-implement, proven techniques for writing your first novel.

Enjoy this first reader series focused on sharing the fun of cooking fresh foods and desserts.

Enjoy helping early learners sound out and speak their first words about home, love, and family.

A wild epic journey by an American with two Inuit companions, struggling to be the first humans to reach the North Pole. After reaching the Pole, the struggle continued with a year-long, near death journey back to civilization, without supplies, competing with animals of the wild without defensive weapons, crossing a shifting sea of ice and struggling for life during the long winter night.

Unlock the Story Inside You: Learn How to Write Your Own Book—Even If You’ve Never Written a Word Before Have you always dreamed of writing a book but didn’t know where to start? Whether you have a brilliant idea or just the burning desire to tell your story, this guide will take you from a blank page to a finished manuscript, step by step. This isn’t just another writing manual. It’s a motivational and practical companion reference for aspiring authors who are ready to stop waiting and start writing. You’ll discover how to: Find your unique voice and choose the right genre for ...

Wherever you are, whenever suits you, start your novel the right way. Learn your style of writing and get that first book out of your head.