Poetic Gesture by Elton Hill
June 24, 2010 by Rob
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Poetry that comes from the heart—that’s the Poetic Gesture the Hill family offers for both young and old readers. With verses and stanzas that are true, personal, close to the heart, and heartwarming, this anthology engagingly speaks of survival, starting anew, special people, the power of prayer, wonderful dedications, heroes honored on Memorial Day, victims of 9/11, death, and more. Take a glimpse of lives lived, memories treasured, and moments cherished by the poet’s family in this collaborated effort that expresses their joys of life through the good times and even through the bad ones.
Xlibris , $24.99, ISBN#: 978-1-4415-7446-6
Bobo’s Daughter: One Woman’s Journey to Find Hope, Healing, and the Father behind the Face Paint by Bonnie Barnett
June 24, 2010 by Rob
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Bonnie Barnett’s absentee father was one of the world’s most famous clowns. It wasn’t until she showed up at his doorstep that he stopped being a larger-than-life myth and became a real father.
Synergy Books, $23.95, September 2010, ISBN#: 978-0-9842358-7-2
This podcast was recorded at BookExpo America 2010 in New York City.
Attitude Reconstruction: A Blueprint for Building a Better Life by Jude Bijou
June 24, 2010 by Rob
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Jude Bijou combines contemporary psychology and ancient spiritual wisdom to provide a revolutionary theory of human behavior that will help you infuse your life with love, peace, and joy.
Synergy Books, ISBN#: 978-0-9843879-0-8
This podcast was recorded at BookExpo America 2010 in New York City.
Peace by Piece: From the Heart and Hands of a Quilter by Naomi Pearson
June 23, 2010 by Rob
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In this moving collection, Naomi Pearson crafts a patchwork snapshot of the vibrant lives of quilters. Pearson’s poems and photographs capture family, faith, and the healing power of a handmade quilt.
Synergy Books, ISBN#: 978-0-9843879-5-3
This podcast was recorded at BookExpo America 2010 in New York City.
Keep your Money! Practical Advice on Asset Protection through the Golden Years by Jodi Clock
June 23, 2010 by Rob
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Medicaid? Medicare? Probate? Intimidating and confusing concepts for everyone. You’re not alone. Let this easy-to-read reference book guide you through your parents and your own golden years.
Windy City Publishers, $13.99, Spring 2011, ISBN#: 978-1-935766-01-8
This podcast was recorded at BookExpo America 2010 in New York City.
Story-gami and Trash Origami by Michael LaFosse & Richard L. Alexander
June 22, 2010 by Rob
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Story-gami is an innovative new kit from renowned origami teachers, Michael G. LaFosse and Richard L. Alexander. Combining a book and DVD instructions, LaFosse and Alexander have created entire storylines around Righty and Lefty and their adventures climbing mountains, going on boat rides, and hanging out with bunnies. Each story’s end results in a finished piece of origami, like an elegant butterfly, a jumping frog or a flapping bird. Through the mnemonic of storytelling, LaFosse and Alexander make folding these twenty sculptures easy and fun, allowing anyone to discover the magic in creating something beautiful out of a simple piece of paper.
Tuttle Publishing, $16.95, October 2010, ISBN#: 978-0-8048-4134-4
Yesterday’s trash is today’s art with an unlimited potential for the imaginative paper crafter. Famed origami artists and award-winning authors Michael G. LaFosse and Richard L. Alexander show you the way with 25 fun and exciting origami projects from their renowned Origamido Studio as well as many of the world’s most talented paper folding designers—including Nick Robinson, Herman Van Goubergen, and Rhona Geurkewitz. They demonstrate in the accompanying DVD how to evaluate and identify unlikely foldables and produce recycled art like a pro!
Tuttle Publishing, $19.95, October 2010, ISBN#: 978-0-8048-4135-1
This podcast was recorded at BookExpo America 2010 in New York City.
The Big Ten of Grammar: Identifying and Fixing the Ten Most Frequent Grammatical Errors by William B. Bradshaw
June 22, 2010 by Rob
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In this practical handbook, Dr. William Bradshaw identifies the ten most common errors in English grammar and helps readers to recognize and correct them. Perfect for students and professionals!
Synergy Books, $19.95, July 2010, ISBN#: 978-0-9842358-5-8
This podcast was recorded at BookExpo America 2010 in New York City.
Management Experience Acquired: Necessary Skills for Successfully Managing Any Employee by Wendy N. Powell
June 21, 2010 by Rob
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Using real-world examples, former management consultant Wendy N. Powell teaches both first-time managers and veteran administrators how to not only develop and improve their own management and leadership skills, but help their employees succeed.
Synergy Books, $21.95, May 2010, ISBN#: 978-0-9842358-2-7
This podcast was recorded at BookExpo America 2010 in New York City.
A Civil War Legacy: Gone to God….One Family’s Ultimate Sacrifice by Keith Kehlbek
June 21, 2010 by Rob
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Going beyond the front line and the battles, and getting past the grim statistics of war, A Civil War Legacy: Gone to God allows insight into the human psyche and personal tragedy that one family faced during the Civil War. What the Towles family experienced is a testament to the shifts in moral and ethical thinking that changed the face of the nation. The three Towles brothers of the 4th Virginia Calvary gave the ultimate sacrifice, and their family was left to make sense of this immense loss, as well as the end of an era.
Windy City Publishers, $13.99, Spring 2011, ISBN#: 978-1-935766-02-5
This podcast was recorded at BookExpo America 2010 in New York City.
Hiking Through: Finding Peace and Freedom on the Appalachian Trail by Paul V. Stutzman
June 16, 2010 by Rob
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After losing his wife to cancer, Paul Stutzman set out on a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. During his five-month-long hike, he battled brutal conditions and overwhelming loneliness, but somewhere between Georgia and Maine, he found his own path to peace and freedom.
Synergy Books, $23.95, April 2010, ISBN#: 978-0-9840760-5-5
This podcast was recorded at BookExpo America 2010 in New York City.