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Armed and Dangerous: A Writer's Guide to Weapons
Michael Newton - 1990
Today’s readers of mysteries, thrillers, Westerns, true crime, police procedurals, and romantic suspense are better informed about weapons than ever before. If you think you can slip one past these readers, you’re wrong. Dead wrong. You don’t have to be a gun buff to need this book. If you care enough about your readers and your craft to strive for accuracy, then this book is your comprehensive source for information on: • The characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of hundreds of weapons • Which weapons were available during each period of history, including their wars • Weapons favored by various types of criminals and terrorists • Weapons used by law enforcement • Weapons used for hunting You’ll also find a glossary of weapon-related terms and a series of appendices including: • A selective chronology of firearms development • Comparative handgun identification information • Comparative trajectories of rifle cartridges In the past, this kind of information was attainable only through hours of digging. Now it’s available at your fingertips in one handy guide. Make sure your story is accurate—refer to Armed & Dangerous.
Ultimate Visual Dictionary
Deni Brown - 1994
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Dictionary of Modern Legal Usage
Bryan A. Garner - 1987
With great detail and care, Garner explains what legalese is, how it can be simplified, and how far legal writers can go in simplifying it. The topics are alphabetically arranged for ease of reference: simply look up any phrase or grammatical category you're interested in, and you're likely to find the final word on the subject. Shortly after the completion of this massively expanded second edition, the late Charles Alan Wright said: The first edition of this book has been praised around the world as both the most reliable guide to legal usage and the most fascinating to read. The second edition outdoes even its predecessor.
How to Write a Book This Weekend, Even If You Flunked English Like I Did
Vic Johnson - 2013
And he gives you step-by-step detail of everything he did, including the resources he uses to turn out content-rich books in no time at all. How To Write a Book This Weekend is a perfect strategy for first-time book writers who have been discouraged by the thought of pounding out words for months at a time. You'll learn:Where to find idea "factories" that allow you to "crowdsource" the hottest trending topics.Where to find idea "factories" that allow you to "crowdsource" the hottest trending topics.The little-known secrets used by a 19th century Russian immigrant to sell over 100 million print books.The "can't fail" method of choosing a title that makes your book irresistible to prospective buyers.A "backdoor" Google code that will instantly reveal a treasure trove of valuable research material for your book.The magic method that eliminates writers block and produces top quality content in a fraction of the time of other methods.Please note: This method has had proven success on many occasions when applied to non-fiction books. It may or may not be useful for fiction writers.
Smart Self-Publishing: Becoming an Indie Author
Z. Winters - 2010
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The Venus Shoe
Carla Neggers - 1984
Alone with her memories, she picks wild blueberries on a quiet island. As she starts to dip into the cool water for a refreshing swim, she discovers she isn’t alone after all. A man is asleep on her little island. Artemis doesn’t believe his story about why he’s trespassing, but the truth is even more complicated. She is convinced this rugged stranger and his secrets are the key to finding out what really happened to her parents. She’s playing a dangerous game, not only with her life…but with her heart.
5,000 Words Per Hour: Write Faster, Write Smarter
Chris Fox - 2015
5,000 Words Per Hour also has a companion app available for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch! The fastest way to succeed as an author is to write more books. How do you do that with a day job, family, school or all your other time commitments? The secret is efficiency. 5K WPH will help you maximize your writing time by building effective habits that both measure and increase your writing speed. - Create an effective writing habit - Track and improve your Words Per Hour - Stop the endless editing and tinkering so you can finish your draft - Use voice dictation software to dramatically increase words per hour. It’s time to shift your writing into high gear.
Racecar: Searching for the Limit in Formula SAE
Matt Brown - 2011
With fewer people and resources than any of the top competitors, the only way they were going to win was to push the limit, go for broke, and hope for more than a little luck. By the time they got to the racetrack, they knew: In the fog of fierce competition, whether you win or lose, you learn the hardest lessons about engineering, teamwork, friendship, and yourself.
How I Wrote My First Book: the story behind the story
Anne K. Edwards - 2011
Christine Amsden ~ "My Million Words of Crap" Darrell Bain ~ "The Story Behind The Pet Plague" Mayra Calvani ~ "Tips on Writing Your First Novel" Lee Denning ~ "Two Beginnings" Ginger Hanson ~ "Ten Lessons I Learned..." Toby Fesler Heathcotte ~ "The Manuscript from a Mystifying Source" Darby Karchut ~ "Wings" Linda Langwith ~ "The Serendipity Factor" Stephanie Osborn ~ "How a Rocket Scientist Becomes a Writer" Plus articles from Bob Boan, D Jason Cooper, Susan Goldsmith, Aaron Paul Lazar, Celia A. Leaman, Beverly Stowe McClure, Gerald Mills, Erica Miner, Bob Rich, Dorothy Skarles and Dan Starr.
The New Comedy Writing Step by Step
Gene Perret - 2007
In this new book, his first update, Perret offers readers a treasure trove of guidelines and suggestions covering a broad range of comedy writing situations, along with many all-important insights into the selling of one’s work. Perret covers all aspects of comedy writing in his uniquely knowledgeable and anecdotal fashion.
From First Draft to Finished Novel: A Writer's Guide to Cohesive Story Building
Karen Wiesner - 2008
Karen Wiesner focuses on how to turn an idea, outline, or early draft into a rich, textured story by layering different elements to create a cohesive, seamless novel.
Mediterranean Diet: The Mediterranean Diet for Beginners - A Mediterranean Diet QUICK START GUIDE to Heart-Healthy Eating, Super-Charged Weight Loss and ... (Mediterranean Diet & Cookbook series 1)
Gina Crawford - 2014
This book will teach you how to improve your health, add years to your life and give your body all the nutrients it needs to function at its best! Don't settle for being overweight, unhappy and unhealthy! Embrace the Mediterranean diet and create a body and life that you love! Are you tired of trying diets that just don't work?The Mediterranean diet will work for you if you work it. Why?....It works because the Mediterranean diet isn't actually a "diet." Yes, it will help you lose weight and improve your health but it's really more of a lifestyle. It is a way of eating that is based on the traditional dietary patterns of the countries that border the Mediterranean Sea such as Greece, Spain, Israel, Southern Italy and France.Some of the key elements of the Mediterranean diet include eating lots of fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains, making olive oil your primary source of monounsaturated fat and consuming fish and seafood regularly for their omega-3 benefits. This diet is also extremely low in saturated fats and high in good fats and dietary fiber. Unlike many diets that involve increasing your intake of certain vitamins and minerals, the Mediterranean diet is different in that it allows you to eat a wide variety of foods in moderation. When you eat a well-balanced diet in moderation and exercise regularly as the Mediterranean diet suggests, you will lose weight, revitalize your energy and prevent heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and certain kinds of cancer. It will also help you lower cholesterol levels and blood pressure and improve brain and eye health. In a step by step way, Mediterranean Diet for Beginners - A Quick Start Guide to Heart-Healthy Eating, Super-Charged Weight Loss and Unstoppable Energy, Including 30 Minute Recipes and a 7-Day Meal Plan is going to teach you everything you need to know about how to successfully apply the Mediterranean diet to your life. Mediterranean Diet for Beginners teaches you: The characteristics of the Mediterranean diet Why to choose the Mediterranean diet A brief history of the diet How to use the Mediterranean diet pyramid to plan your meals Tips to super-charge your weight loss 30 Minute Mediterranean style recipes 7-Day Mediterranean diet meal plan .....and much more! Here's a Preview of What You'll Learn: How the Mediterranean diet is not just about food Why to increase your good fats and decrease your bad fats How to choose the best olive oil for your needs How to make the Mediterranean diet part of your daily life How to switch to a Mediterranean way of eating How to stick to the Mediterranean diet Mediterranean myths and dieting facts .....and more!You were never meant to feel sluggish, unhealthy and overweight.
28 Books to $100K: A Guide for Ambitious Authors Who Want to Skyrocket Their Passive Income By Writing a Book a Month
Michelle Kulp - 2020
They also found that 80% of authors make less than $6,000 per year, which is not a livable income.Michelle Kulp, 10x bestselling author, has been writing a book a month since 2019 and has generated thousands of dollars in passive income now using this system.If you are any type of expert - coach, speaker, consultant, trainer, healer, CEO, business owner - this is the perfect way to share your knowledge, attract new clients, and increase your following and author-ity!Here's some of what you'll discover in 28 Books to $100K: Why volume boosts visibility?How to write books that people want.Why shorter is better?6 types of short books to write.50 templates to help you create your Killer Titles.How to launch like a Pro and become a #1 bestselling author.16 Rapid Writing Secrets to help you get your book written fast.The Bestseller Checklist.7 Questions You Must Ask Before You Write Your Book.Your 12-Month Book template.The Self-Publishing Checklist.The extra rocket fuel your books need to keep selling.Your Income Tracking Chart.The 30-Day Roadmap to Writing a Book a MonthAnd More!If you're ready to turn your dreams into a reality, make passive income by self-publishing and become a 6-Figure Author, click the BUY NOW button and let's get started on this new brand new path!
The Busy Writer's One Hour Plot
Marg McAlister - 2012
Non-fiction, writing, how-to book.