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  • Abused, Confused, and Misused Words

    A Writer's Guide to Usage, Spelling, Grammar, and Sentence Structure

    by Mary Embree ...
    Have you been putting bullion in your soup? Is incorrect spelling starting to have a negative affect on your term papers? Do you wonder what someone is inferring when they tell you to pick up a dictionary? These are just a few of the commonly misunderstood words discussed and explained in Abused, Confused, and Misused Words, an entertaining and informative look at the ever-changing nature of the ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • The Author's Toolkit

    A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing and Publishing Your Book

    by Mary Embree ...
    All writers yearn for success and recognition. And now we are entering a golden era in which self-publishers are in the driver’s seat. In The Author’s Toolkit, aspiring authors, students, and even established writers will find the resources they need to achieve their goals and avoid common writer pitfalls. Updated and expanded to cover the changes in copyright fees and registration, the newest ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • The Birds and Bees of Words

    A Guide to the Most Common Errors in Usage, Spelling, and Grammar

    by Mary Embree ...
    Himbo: a male bimbo. Protire: leave a boring job to do something more interesting. Sheeple: people who follow the crowd. These are just a few of the newly evolved words discussed and explained in The Birds and Bees of Words, an entertaining, informative look at the ever-changing nature of the English language. More than 1,000 words are featured on the book’s list of new and inventive words; nearly ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • Starting Your Career as a Freelance Editor

    A Guide to Working with Authors, Books, Newsletters, Magazines, Websites, and More

    by Mary Embree ...
    Series series Starting Your Career
    If you've ever considered editing as a career, this book will help you on your new path. You’ll learn about the requirements in various fields, how to get started, the step-by-step facets of setting up and conducting your editing services, working with writers and publishers, promoting yourself and your expertise, and determining what to charge. In addition to books there are articles, ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • The Author's Toolkit

    by Mary Embree ...
    Every author yearns for wealth and fame. Aspiring authors, students, writing teachers, and even established authors will be able to get the job done with the Toolkit. Updated and expanded to cover the newest developments in electronic publishing, the growth of self-publishing and print-on-demand, new online copyright registration procedures, effective use of social media for promotion and ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

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  • The Art of Creative Writing

    The Classic Guide to Writing Fiction

    by Lajos Egri ...
    “One of the few truly helpful books on fiction writing.”—Chicago TribuneGo beyond Stephen King’s On Writing to master the fundamentals of great storytelling with this foundational guide that reveals the essential elements of what makes the best fiction. The Art of Creative Writing is a timeless testament to the power of dialogue and character development that is accessible for every level of ... Read more

    $10.49 USD

  • Dirt

    A Social History as Seen Through the Uses and Abuses of Dirt

    Delve into the fascinating world of dirt in this history of culture, cleanliness, and our evolving perceptions of what is and isn't gross.In this engaging and often humorous study of life's imperfections, public health and hygiene authority Terence McLaughlin dissects our attitudes toward the filth that has accompanied society throughout human history. According to him, "dirt" is a matter of ... Read more

    $14.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Write Like You Mean It

    Mastering Your Passion for the Written Word

    by Steve Gamel ...
    "Honest, transparent, and realistic . . . His approach offers insights, advice, and sensible strategies to stop procrastinating and start writing." —Neil Foote, Principal Lecturer, Mayborn School of JournalismIn his debut title, Write Like You Mean It, award-winning journalist and content writer Steve Gamel dives into his best advice for writers that he has gathered over the years. With stories ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Is Rape a Crime?

    A Memoir, an Investigation, and a Manifesto

    "A searing memoir-meets-manifesto . . . [arguing] that society needs to radically reframe the crime of rape and how we think about survival." ―Gabrielle Korn, author of Yours for the TakingLonglisted for the 2020 National Book Award for NonfictionTime 's 100 Must-Read Books of 2020Publishers Weekly , Best Books of 2020</p... ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Strange and Obscure Stories of World War II

    Little-Known Tales about the Second World War

    by Don Aines ...
    Here are overlooked or forgotten tales from the world's greatest conflict. These are stories of courage, daring, and stupidity, some of which would challenge the imaginations of Hollywood scriptwriters.Some of the many true tales that author Donald Aines recounts include:• He would never be cast as a dashing war hero, but a cast member of "The Addams Family" television show volunteered for one of ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Icelandic Folk Tales

    Iceland is a country where stories are as important as history. When Vikings settled the island, they brought their tales with them. Every rock, hot spring and waterfall seems to have its own story. Cruel man-eating trolls rub shoulders with beautiful elves, whose homes are hidden from mortal view. Vengeful ghosts envy the living, seeking to drag lost loves into their graves – or they may simply ... Read more

    $10.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Healthy Cocktails

    Easy & Fun Recipes for All-Natural, Low-Sugar, Low-Alcohol Drinks

    50 Better-for-You Boozy Beverages to Shake Up Your Happy Hour!This photo-filled recipe book takes the guilt out of happy hour!These genuinely tasty cocktails use minimal added sugar, all-natural ingredients, and a mix of liquor and low-alcohol spirits to make drinking feel like the easiest diet to maintain.Most of the fifty recipes (and bonus recipes) contain five ingredients or less, most ... Read more

    $12.99 USD