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Yes, You Can!: 1,200 Inspiring Ideas for Work, Home, and Happiness
By Sam Deep, Lyle Sussman. 1996
Yes, You Can! gives you good advice, and it gives you more: it tells how you can make that advice…
part of your daily life. Whether your goal is to speak eloquently, discover hidden talents, or find fulfillment at work, this book can help. It covers more than 125 personal goals with the clear, practical advice for which Deep and Sussman are known. The result is an inspiring guide to improving yourself and improving your relationships, balancing work and home, and building lasting success. Many books will tell you that you can achieve your goals. Yes, You Can! gives you the tools to make that happen.Making the Father of the Bride's Speech (Things That Really Matter About Ser.)
By John Bowden. 2000
You have a wonderful opportunity to add to the magic of your daughter's wedding. Your words will linger in memories…
- they may even be captured on video for future generations to hear. So what are the golden rules of speech-making? How can you convey emotion, seriousness and add a touch of humour?Short Flights
By James, Alex, Stein, Lough. 2010
We have all heard and read aphorisms, which are and have been a ubiquitous literary form throughout our history. From…
Confucius, to Gandhi (“An eye for an eye leaves the world blind”), Shakespeare to Mae West(A good man is good; a bad man even better!”), that give us insight, instruction and laughter in brief verbal bursts. SHORT FLIGHTS: Thirty-Two Modern Writers Explore the World of Aphorismsis a unique anthology that draws together the work and musings of our leading pioneers of short form writing, who take this time-honored literary form to new heights. With a brief introductory piece from each author and a generous sampling of each individual’s particular take on the aphorism, this book presents the reader with a vast trove of wit, wisdom, insight and inspiration, as well as new ways to look at language, words and writing. With contributors ranging from prize-winning poets Charles Simic and Stephen Dobyns to bestselling authors like James Geary, David Shields, and experimental writers such as Olivia Dresher and Yahia Lababidi, SHORT FLIGHTS is sure to intrigue and delight all lovers of literature, language and wordplay.This friendly and accessible workbook takes you through a series of activities that will help you to gather information about…
your self and condense it into the format required to complete your UCAS personal statement for university. You will use a seven step process that will build your confidence and help you create a compelling personal statement. Reading the book is like being in a coaching session with the author; the tone is light and supportive, and you will be carried along through specific exercises that culminate in the completion of a really effective Personal Statement. * Collect it - identify your positive traits, skills, abilities and accomplishments and feel confident about promoting yourself on paper. * Expand it - create a 'degree specification profile' to see what the departments are looking for with respect to the courses that interest you. * Prove it - evidence of your skills by listing examples from your life, inside and outside education. Think about what you are offering in terms of strengths and what needs further development. * Draft it - note down your findings so far and start thinking about how to structure them. * Build it - begin building the structure of your statement and formulate your sentences. * Review it - read hints about structure, spelling, grammar, punctuation and formatting, plus guidance on receiving feedback. * Submit it - a last chance for reflection, re-jigging, and refining; and for reassurance before you submit your statement!Making the Bridegroom's Speech (Things That Really Matter About Ser.)
By John Bowden. 2000
What are the golden rules of speech making? How should you respond to the toast to the bride and groom?…
And which people do you need to thank and how? The answers to all these questions and more are here in this much-needed book. Now you can make your wedding day speech memorable for all the right reasons!-- Add sincerity, sparkle and humor-- Enjoy the big dayContents: Learning the essentials; conveying your feelings to guests; adding a little humour; finding the ideal beginning and ending; putting it all together; getting the delivery right; stories, jokes and one-liners for your speech; sample speeches.Owning & Caring For a Piano
By Larry Fine. 2016
The Piano Buyer Essentials SeriesThe Piano Buyer Essentials Series brings together in one place the very best and most important…
articles from our 30 years of publishing on the subject of buying and owning a piano. Each e-book is a compilation of articles from current and past issues of Acoustic & Digital Piano Buyer, a semiannual consumer publication devoted to the purchase of new, used, and restored acoustic pianos and digital pianos. The e-books may also contain excerpts from The Piano Book, by Larry Fine, and from pieces published only on PianoBuyer.com. For reader convenience, articles and excerpts have been grouped by subject. However, because some pieces apply to more than one subject, there is some duplication of articles among the e-books in the series.Buying Pianos for an Institution
By Larry Fine. 2016
The Piano Buyer Essentials SeriesThe Piano Buyer Essentials Series brings together in one place the very best and most important…
articles from our 30 years of publishing on the subject of buying and owning a piano. Each e-book is a compilation of articles from current and past issues of Acoustic & Digital Piano Buyer, a semiannual consumer publication devoted to the purchase of new, used, and restored acoustic pianos and digital pianos. The e-books may also contain excerpts from The Piano Book, by Larry Fine, and from pieces published only on PianoBuyer.com. For reader convenience, articles and excerpts have been grouped by subject. However, because some pieces apply to more than one subject, there is some duplication of articles among the e-books in the series.Restoring, Recycling, or Donating a Piano
By Larry Fine. 2016
The Piano Buyer Essentials SeriesThe Piano Buyer Essentials Series brings together in one place the very best and most important…
articles from our 30 years of publishing on the subject of buying and owning a piano. Each e-book is a compilation of articles from current and past issues of Acoustic & Digital Piano Buyer, a semiannual consumer publication devoted to the purchase of new, used, and restored acoustic pianos and digital pianos. The e-books may also contain excerpts from The Piano Book, by Larry Fine, and from pieces published only on PianoBuyer.com. For reader convenience, articles and excerpts have been grouped by subject. However, because some pieces apply to more than one subject, there is some duplication of articles among the e-books in the series.How to Buy a High-End Piano
By Larry Fine. 2016
The Piano Buyer Essentials SeriesThe Piano Buyer Essentials Series brings together in one place the very best and most important…
articles from our 30 years of publishing on the subject of buying and owning a piano. Each e-book is a compilation of articles from current and past issues of Acoustic & Digital Piano Buyer, a semiannual consumer publication devoted to the purchase of new, used, and restored acoustic pianos and digital pianos. The e-books may also contain excerpts from The Piano Book, by Larry Fine, and from pieces published only on PianoBuyer.com. For reader convenience, articles and excerpts have been grouped by subject. However, because some pieces apply to more than one subject, there is some duplication of articles among the e-books in the series.How to Buy a Used or Restored Piano
By Larry Fine. 2016
The Piano Buyer Essentials SeriesThe Piano Buyer Essentials Series brings together in one place the very best and most important…
articles from our 30 years of publishing on the subject of buying and owning a piano. Each e-book is a compilation of articles from current and past issues of Acoustic & Digital Piano Buyer, a semiannual consumer publication devoted to the purchase of new, used, and restored acoustic pianos and digital pianos. The e-books may also contain excerpts from The Piano Book, by Larry Fine, and from pieces published only on PianoBuyer.com. For reader convenience, articles and excerpts have been grouped by subject. However, because some pieces apply to more than one subject, there is some duplication of articles among the e-books in the series.How to Buy a Digital Piano
By Larry Fine. 2016
The Piano Buyer Essentials SeriesThe Piano Buyer Essentials Series brings together in one place the very best and most important…
articles from our 30 years of publishing on the subject of buying and owning a piano. Each e-book is a compilation of articles from current and past issues of Acoustic & Digital Piano Buyer, a semiannual consumer publication devoted to the purchase of new, used, and restored acoustic pianos and digital pianos. The e-books may also contain excerpts from The Piano Book, by Larry Fine, and from pieces published only on PianoBuyer.com. For reader convenience, articles and excerpts have been grouped by subject. However, because some pieces apply to more than one subject, there is some duplication of articles among the e-books in the series.How to Buy a New Acoustic (Traditional) Piano
By Larry Fine. 2016
The Piano Buyer Essentials SeriesThe Piano Buyer Essentials Series brings together in one place the very best and most important…
articles from our 30 years of publishing on the subject of buying and owning a piano. Each e-book is a compilation of articles from current and past issues of Acoustic & Digital Piano Buyer, a semiannual consumer publication devoted to the purchase of new, used, and restored acoustic pianos and digital pianos. The e-books may also contain excerpts from The Piano Book, by Larry Fine, and from pieces published only on PianoBuyer.com. For reader convenience, articles and excerpts have been grouped by subject. However, because some pieces apply to more than one subject, there is some duplication of articles among the e-books in the series.How to Be a Gentleman
By John Bridges. 2008
How to Be a Gentleman: A Timely Guide to Timeless Manners is the revised and updated edition of the smash-hit…
How to Be a Gentleman and offers practical advice on being a gentleman in the twenty-first century. Should you take your BlackBerry on vacation? What is the best way to accept a compliment? Is an e-mail an acceptable means of writing a Thank-You note? While the tenets of gracious behavior never change, the situations a gentleman faces do and have changed significantly in the last ten years. In this revised, updated, and expanded version of the bestselling How to Be a Gentleman, Bridges addresses new issues such as airport security, Bluetooth and BlackBerry usage, and appropriate internet and instant message communication. Still featured are topics ranging from how to receive a compliment to how to act at funerals. Certain to be the must-have guide for the modern gentleman, this revised edition will echo the success of its predecessor.E-Mail: A True Book
By Larry Dane Brimner. 1997
Completely redesigned for today's young, investigative reader, True Books are an indispensable addition to any collection. Each book guides the…
reader through the facts that nurture their need to know. The new, dynamic True Book design features: -- an inviting and interactive page format, -- a readable and attractive typeface, -- large, bold, and brilliant full-color photographs. The True Books series takes the young reader beyond the standard, fact-filled text by adding avenues for further discovery. Each book includes a variety of sidebars, highlighting extra facts that will fascinate children. In the Important Words section, young readers will find a glossary of words that will both challenge and expand their vocabulary. Each book includes a To Find Out More section, where every curious reader can find a list of related books to read and organizations to contact. True Books also point readers to the vast electronic universe of information on the Internet. Each book will list: -- e-mail addresses to help the reader contact individuals and organizations, -- appropriate newsgroups and mailing lists, -- FTP sites to download fun and useful software.Spell Well, 2nd Edition: Boost Your Word Power And Your Confidence
By Marion Field. 2005
It is true. A well-written letter is taken far more seriously than one using misspelt words. Research shows that people…
automatically assume you're more intelligent, and they'll take notice of you in a way they never did before. Now, with the help of this book you can discover the power of words for yourself. There are checklists and steps that ensure you'll soon be writing with much greater confidence.Contents: 1. Identifying different sounds; 2. Checking capital letters; 3. Forming plurals and changing verbs; 4. Using prefixes, suffixes and hyphens; 5. Sorting out the changes; 6. Avoiding common mistakes; 7. Using apostrophes and abbreviations; 8. Revising chapters 1-7; 9. Exploring the dictionary; 10. Discovering the thesaurus; 11. Enhancing your writing; 12. Looking at American spelling; 13. Exploring new words, jargon and slang.Complete Puppy and Dog Care: What Every Dog Owner Needs To Know
By Bruce Fogle. 2008
Whether you're buying a pedigree puppy or rescuing a crossbreed, in Complete Puppy & Dog Care, practising vet Dr Bruce…
Fogle tells you all you need to know to keep your dog happy. From which breed to choose, to tips for helping your dog bond with the family, as well as health advice and information on nutrition, training and playing, this book really has everything you need to know. In Complete Puppy & Dog Care, Dr Bruce Fogle shares the benefit of his 40 years' clinical expertise. Find out how to make the most of your relationship with your dog and look after its health and wellbeing. Choose from the best breeds for a wide range of lifestyles from apartment dweller to allergy sufferer. Assess your dog's personality and ensure a stress-free homecoming for all the family. Solve all familiar and less common problems from dog training, to feeding, exercise, aggression and fearfulness. Packed with information, Complete Puppy & Dog Care includes latest technology such as DNA testing for genetic predisposition to illness.Real Food for Dogs & Cats
By Clare Middle. 2008
For every pet lover who wants to ensure their cat or dog has the best chance of a long and…
healthy life, this no-nonsense guide to natural and balanced pet nutrition has simple, practical, and effective ways to keep pets in top condition. Combining a wealth of experience with sound science in this easy-to-use book, this book is a must for all pet owners, breeders, veterinarians, and animal health professionals wanting to feed dogs and cats the natural way.You/Poet: Learn the Art. Speak Your Truth. Share Your Voice.
By Rayna Hutchison, Samuel Blake. 2018
Offering a variety of advice for tapping into your creative voice sharing your work online and honing your…
writing skills You Poet shows you how to express yourself creatively through the art of poetry You may think that writing poetry requires a specific set of skills You may have read books on writing poetry that were stuffy and full of strict rules and regulations But You Poet proves that all you need to be a poet is the desire to share your inner thoughts and emotions with the world Let HerHeartPoetry an online poetry community Instagram digital zine and poetry press take you on a journey of self-discovery and surprise and show you how to embrace the world of writing poetry with arms wide open Writing poetry is an act of bravery It s just you your thoughts and feelings and the words you choose to express them You Poet can help you do just that With encouragement and advice on poetry writing basics how to identify your unique creative voice and prompts and exercises to help you channel your thoughts and emotions through writing this all-in-one guide will help you share your talent with the worldIn this book, award-winning travel writer Sarah Woods answers the question she is asked several hundred times each year: 'how…
do I become a freelance travel writer?' She offers practical advice on turning the dream into reality - from getting started to making a decent living. Sarah shares her tips on contacts, hard work, and the best way to attract a healthy dose of luck. In this book she: - De-mystifies the pitching process and guides would-be authors through the publishing maze; - Explains how to balance being on-the-road with meeting international deadlines across different timelines; - Provides tips on how to win ongoing business and how to secure the best rates of pay; - Looks at how to foster long-term relationships with editors and publishers; - Provides a guide to the world-wide market for those writers who want to maximize earning potential and writing outlets all across the globe; - Offers guidance to the required writing styles of consumer and trade publications, together with how to use travel writing skills in TV, radio and film.Iowa Trivia
By Janice Beck Stock. 1996
What is Iowa's only town on an island? What legendary film star was born in Winterset in 1907? What popular…
ice cream treat was invented in the town of Onawa in 1920? (Sabula; John Wayne; Eskimo Pie) Iowa is a state known for its farms and corn production. But there is much more to discover about the Hawkeye State, which celebrates its 155th anniversary in 2001. The questions and answers in Iowa Trivia range from the fairly obvious to the slighty more difficult to the totally obscure. They are divided into six fun categories that enable the book to be used with trivia board games: geography, entertainment, history, art/literature, sports/leisure, and science/nature. Iowa Trivia is a great gift for people who think they know it all about Iowa-or anyone who would like to.