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{REWRITING LIFE SCRIPTS
Transformational Recovery For Families of Addicts
Desjardins, Oelklaus, Watson
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CURRENCIES THAT BUY CREDIBILITY
Tom Wanek
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RIMFIREThe Barrel Racing Morgan HorseEllen F. Feld
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synopsisIn one sense, alcoholics and drug addicts are the fortunate ones. They have to learn a new way to live or risk death, incarceration, and loss of everything they hold dear.
But what about the other members of their family? Because so many of them believe that the addict is the problem, they do nothing about their own habits of mind and heart.
This book contains information, explanation, and processes for change. Following the steps outlined in this book brings peace of mind, forgiveness, reconciliation, and the ability—truly—to live happily ever after.
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REWRITING LIFE SCRIPTS
Transformational Recovery For Families of Addicts
authors Desjardins, Oelklaus, Watson
authorsLiliane Desjardins, Nancy Oelklaus, Irene Watson
Liliane Desjardins, LCAS: With 32 years of clinical experience, she understands and appreciates the beau-ty, resilience, resourcefulness and deep intelligence of human spirit.
Nancy Oelklaus, Ed. D.Nancy Oelklaus spent more than 30 years in education, specializing in curriculum development, professional de-velopment, and leadership development. She’s an author, coach, speaker, and workshop leader for people who want change.
Irene Watson, MAIrene Watson brings over 40 years of life chang-ing experiences and study into her hands-on re-treats and workshops. Her background includes Psy-chosynthesis therapy and entrepreneurship. Irene’s vision is to inspire others to find their authentic self.
For more information visitwww.rewritinglifescripts.com 2
what people say about the book
An invaluable roadmap for anyone navigating
the difficult journey through the family
disease of alcoholism, with stories of success
from real people who have ‘been there, done that’
and are willing to share their experience, strength
and hope. Addiction doesn’t discriminate and neither should recovery -- recovery is for the family too.
— William C. Moyers
author of “Broken” and “A New Day, A New
Life: A Guided Journal”
Rewriting Life Scripts is a must read for everybody in a family that lives with addiction. A lot has been written about
and for people who are addicted. But this book
is for the family. And it’s good. Their advice is very straightforward and practical and their description of the family disease is a very real picture of the kind of reactions family members develop when they live with someone who is addicted.
— Tony Mandarichformer NFL player, author of “My Dirty Little Secrets: Steroids, Alcohol, and God”
This is an important guidebook for family members and has something new to offer them. It reinforces and
augments what therapists, treatment programs, and mutual support Twelve-Step programs provide. Faimily members commonly have many questions. Change is not easy for any one of us. Addiction grabs the life out of its victims. Life is the journey and the path is not always clear. “Rewriting Life Scripts” is a wonderful resource and catalyst for change.
— Douglas Ziedonis, MD, MPHProfessor and Chair, Department of PsychiatryDirector, UMass Center of Excellence in AddictionsUniversity of Massachusetts Medical School/UMass Memorial Health Care System
NONFICTION - SELF-HELP, ADDICTIONS
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publisherLoving Healing Press
2ISBN-139781932690972
copyright date2010
BISAC categorySelf-help
genreAdult Children & Families of Alcoholics, Recovery
bindingsoftcover
number of pages184
price$19.95
distributorIngram, New Leaf
countries book soldUSA, CAN, UK, Spain, France, Australia
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synopsisMaking powerful statements is easy:“We won’t be undersold.”“Satisfaction guaranteed.”“The best quality at the best price.”
But making these statements believable is not so easy. The believability of your company’s marketing message is directly related to your willingness to riskor spend one or more of six resources.
“Currencies That Buy Credibility” is a groundbreaking book that teaches you how to accelerateyour credibility to drive more traffic, salesand word-of-mouth.
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CURRENCIES THAT BUY CREDIBILITY
authorTom Wanek
authorTom Wanek
Entrepreneurship tugging at his heart, Tom Wanek’s spent the past eight years growing his successful retail-clothing store. Dealing with his fair share of grow-ing pains, skinned knees and all. Just like you. Today, as a partner in the Wizard of Ads marketing firm Tom’s passion and commitment is helping owner-operated businesses in North America and Australia with their marketing and advertising.
Tom maintains a client roster that includes businesses operating in a wide variety of categories, including retail, banking, travel and tourism. As a faculty member of the Wizard Academy® in Austin, TX, he co-teaches the work-shop, “Fight the Big Boys and Win”.
Tom’s an international speaker - presenting his pioneering ideas on marketing communications.
For more information visit Tom’s websitewww.MarketingBeyondAdvertising.com 2
what people say about the book
Don’t let the size of this book fool you. It’s
smaller than most business books out there
today, but that’s because the author has
the gift of crafting a message with impact - he can
say in 100 words what it takes others at least 1000
words.
Full disclosure: I read this book in galley form as a
courtesy to the author.
Tom Wanek takes the often-overwhelming topic of
basic marketing and boils it down into six actionable
points. Choose one of the six, focus on it with all
your might, and create a message and customer
experience to match. This book filters out all of the marketing hype and buzz, and gives you permission to create a marketing strategy kicks “buckshot strategy” to the curb in favor of a simple, laser-like approach.
— Michele Miller
author of “The Soccer Mom Myth”
Too many times we hear lines in marketing & advertising that just don’t ring true. Things like...
“We won’t be undersold!” “The best sales staff in town!” “The world’s largest selection!” “Lowest prices guaranteed!”
Our cynical nature leads us to disbelief when we hear these phrases.
Tom Wanek, however, teaches you how to give credibility to your statements, whatever they may be, through six different currencies such as your time, your money, or your control. With credibility you grow trust. And with trust you grow your business.
The book is easy to read, has great examples, and makes perfect sense. You’ll be applying his principles almost immediately. I know, because I have.
— Phil Wrzesinskipresident of “Toy House and Baby Too”
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publisherWizard AcademyPress 2ISBN-139781932226768
copyright dateNovember 23, 2009
BISAC categoryBusiness
genreBusiness Marketingand AdvertisingAdult
bindingsoftcover
number of pages160
price$14.00
distributorWizard Academy Press
countries book soldUSA
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synopsisRimfire, the sixth book in the multiple award-winning Morgan Horse series, takes readers to a whole new realm within the world of horses. When her parents refuse to buy yet another horse, Heather convinces her friend Nicholas to purchase Rimfire. What will happen to the horse as he makes that final turn around the last barrel, and more importantly, has Heather jeopardized her friendship with Nicholas, all for the sake of a ribbon?
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RIMFIREThe Barrel Racing Morgan HorseauthorEllen F. Feld
authorEllen F. Feld
Award-winning author Ellen Feld began her career in a field far removed from horses. Receiving a B.A. from the Uni-versity of Massachusetts with a double major of Russian and Soviet and East-ern European Studies, Ms. Feld continued her studies with graduate work at Georgetown University where she fo-cused on Russian Studies.
Ms. Feld began writing about horses more than twenty years ago. Her stories are noted for their realistic portrayal of hors-es, their behaviors, and the experiences of young riders.
LMs. Feld lives in Massachusetts with her husband, two children, ten horses, and assorted pets.
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what people say about the book
E llen Feld’s expert storytelling makes you
feel like you’re in the saddle, taking part
in the adventure. Kids will love every page of this exciting and heartwarming story as it unfolds, while parents will appreciate the emphasis on safety, barn etiquette, and compassion for all animals.
Ellen Feld has done it again!”
— Kate Tully
Horsemen’s Yankee Pedlar
This book is wonderfully adventurous. I love how Heather and Nicholas develop a relationship with Rimfire. This book
was fun to read and review and it’s definitely a keeper! My favorite things about this book are the skillfully named chapters and the great
storyline! I learned a lot about barrel racing and horses! “Rimfire: The Barrel Racing Morgan Horse” by Ellen F. Feld is highly recommended and I won’t be exaggerating when I say that this book is spectacular!”
— Sara McGinn (age 9) Reader Views Kids
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publisherWillow Bend Publishing
2ISBN-139780970900210
copyright date2009
BISAC categoryJuvenile Fiction
genreYA Fiction
bindingsoftcover
number of pages206
price$9.95
distributorBaker & Taylor, Follett Library Resources
countries book soldUSA, Canada
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synopsisIn this book, you will embark on a journey to discover the many types of jealousy. You can use this book as a manual to overcome emotional insecurity issues and to give you a clearer perspective on the emotion of jealousy. By engaging with the exercises with this book, you’ll be able to see yourself as you really are and further exercises will assist you in eliminating your jealous thoughts and behavior.
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LIFE WITHOUT JEALOUSYA Practical GuideauthorLynda Bevan
authorLynda Bevan
Lynda Bevan lives in a picturesque vil-lage in South Wales, United Kingdom. She is 59 years of age, married for the third time, with three (adult) children. During her teens and early twenties, she pursued and enjoyed acting and taught dramaat local Youth Centers.
Her 22-year career has involved working in the area ofmental health, with the two major care agencies in the UK,Social Services and the National Health Service.
Lynda is presently employed as a Manager of a charity that supports people who are HIV positive. She is also the Resident Relationship Counselor on Swansea Sound Radio.
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I truly feel that every individual who is dealing
with issues of some form of jealousy will
greatly benefit from reading Life Without
Jealousy by Lynda Bevan. This includes people
who are not jealous themselves but are being
affected by others who are. Learning to
understand it, overcome it, and gain effective
new ways to communicate will greatly improve
the quality of our lives.
— Paige Lovitt
Reader Views
It is hard to believe how much useful information the author has packed into this slender tome.— Sam Vakninauthor of Malignant Self Love: Narcissism Revisited
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publisherLoving Healing Press, Inc. 2ISBN-139781932690859
copyright date2010
BISAC categorySelf-Help : Abuse - General
genreSelf-Help
bindingsoftcover
number of pages198
price$19.95
distributorIngram, New Leaf
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titleRAINDROPSON ROMANOvercoming Autism:A Message of Hope
authorElizabeth Scott 2publisherR. D. Reed Publishers 2distributorall major distributors
ISBN-139781934759240
copyright date2009
bindingsoftcover
number of pages160
price$14.95
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titleAUTISM RECOVERY MANUALOF SKILLS AND DRILLSA Preschool and Kindergarten Education Program for Parents, Teachers, and Therapists
authorsElizabeth Burton Scott and Lynne Gillis
publisherR. D. Reed Publishers 2distributorall major distributors
ISBN-139781934759387
copyright date2010
bindingsoftcover
number of pages128
price$16.95
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authorsWhat Elizabeth Scott did with her son is noth-ing short of amazing! Disbelieved at first, media and professionals find themselves transform in their thinking once they real-ize it is true! She really did help her son re-cover from all 45 symptoms of autism, and she is enlightening parents and professionals with her media appearances, consulting, and speaking engagements.
As a result of her personal true story in “Rain-drops on Roman” and her professional back-ground as a teacher with a Master’s Degree in Education, there was a real call for the “Au-tism Recovery Manual of Skills and Drills”.
Lynne Gillis who has a BS in Occupational Therapy and 30 years experience specializ-ing in pediatric OT, joined her to give parents, teachers, and therapists the nuts and bolts of 90 Skills and Drills to help all children reach their potential.
synopsisOne in 91 children (1 in 58 boys) are now diagnosed with autism. Early diagnosis/intervention can save 2/3 the cost of lifetime care. Physicians are now required to test little children for autism.
Roman recovered from all 45 symptoms of autism, something rare and considered unbelievable by many. How? With lots of love and determination from a persevering mother and a “Skills and Drills Program” that she delivered with consistency, loads of structure, and hard work.
Elizabeth Scott’s book, “Raindrops on
Roman”, has been an inspiration to
thousands of parents and teachers who
deal with children within the rainbow of markers
associated with autism. Her fabulous book has
created a demand for a ‘how to’ manual to reach
and teach children with these special needs... the
Autism Recovery Manual, co-authored with Lynne
Gillis is a complete and practical guide enabling
special students to make amazing developmental
progress. The book is an extraordinary tool parents and educators can use to connect with children within the autism spectrum.
— Tom Wilson, Ph.D.
author of “A Chance At Life”
“The Autism Recovery Manual” is structured
into categories covering domains of
development, such as motor skills, sensory
skills, and critical thinking. The activities
presented are very practical, and they underpin
the brain hemispheric integration necessary for
adaptive functioning. Parents of children with
autism will find this book a useful guide for
helping their children maximize their potential.
— Mark Steinberg, Ph.D.
Clinical Neuropsychologist, coauthor
with Siegfried Othmer, Ph.D. of
“ADD: The 20-Hour Solution:Attention Deficit
Disorder and the Healing Effects of EEG
Neurofeedback”
synopsisProgram includes simple-to-follow suggestions and illustrations for fun activities that promote child development. The skills and techniques apply to all preschool children, whether theyare a typical child or a child who has ADD, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, or autism.
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synopsisDeep within the constructs of your brain, a superimposed identity has been formed. This “glitch”, embedded in your neural network through the evolution of brain development, is an acquired Persona which perpetuates itself by constantly creating problems and limitations in your life. The Persona thinks for you, acts for you, and even learns for you, but it is NOT the real YOU! Discover how to unleash the real you and take back your power today.
titleTHE EVOLUTIONARY GLITCHA Rise Above the Root of Your Problems authorAlbert Garoli 2publisherLoving Healing Press 2distributorIngram, New Leaf
ISBN-139781615990177
copyright date2010
bindingsoftcover
number of pages230
price$19.95
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Albert Garoli gives us the insight needed so we can make the changes within ourselves and create our own
world that is problem-free.— Irene Watson
author of “Rewriting Life Scripts:
Transformational Recovery for Families of
Addicts”, and, “The Sitting Swing: Finding
Wisdom to Know the Difference”
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Garoli’s worldly experiences unite Eastern philosophies with physiology in a reference-based compendium
of information for self-improvement.— Laurie Zelinger, PhD
author of “Please Explain Anxiety to Me”
synopsisMove over puffed corn. Approving Parents are no longer about cereal, they are about school choice. The fastest growing brand of school choice is--charter schools.
“Charter Schools: The Ultimate Handbook” is first of its kind--more than 30 chapters of different charter school aspects from the perspective of a parent. It also boasts a directory of award winning charters, plus a research guide to equip readers in pursuit of their happily education after.
titleCHARTER SCHOOLS The Ultimate Handbook for Parents
authorKarin Piper 2publisherWyatt McKenzie 2distributorall major distributors
ISBN-139781932279054
copyright date2009
bindingsoftcover
number of pages262
price$18.00
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I predict that this book will be a run-away
bestseller in the charter school arena. If I were a charter school leader, I would
provide a free copy to every prospective family that came my way.
— Dr. Brian L. Carpenter
Charter School Governance & Management
Consultant, Author of Charter School Board
University: An Introduction to Effective Charter
School Governance and The Seven Outs:
Strategic Planning Made Easy for Charter
Schools
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This is a must read for anyone who is starting to explore public school options for their child. And for those who
already have a child in a charter – the next time
you are barraged with questions from friends and
family about why you chose a charter school –
this book will arm you with answers and provide
some comic relief from another parent who has
walked in your shoes. A wonderful resource!”
— Stacy Rivera
Director of Communications, Colorado League
of Charter Schools
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synopsisThe first-ever memoir about a family’s struggles with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD).When she was just three months old, Jaimie’s reactions to people and situations seemed odd:she refused any form of touch, she gagged at smells, she was clutzy and and spent most of her day screaming with her hands over her ears and eyes.
“Not Just Spirited” is one mother’s journey to finding peace for her daughter, Jaimie.
Inspirational, heart-warming and memorable.
titleNOT JUST SPIRITEDA Mom’s Sensational Journey With Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
authorChynna T. Laird 2publisherLoving Healing Press 2distributorIngram, New Leaf
ISBN-139781615990085
copyright date2010
bindingsoftcover
number of pages174
price$17.95 US, $20.95 CAN, 11.95 GB
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Chynna’s memoir is sure to encourage other parents to advocate with the same determination for their own
sensational children.— Carol Kranowitz
author “The Out-of-Sync Child”
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Chynna’s words touched my heart. Her
memoir validated the overwhelming
feelings I went through myself with
my own daughter’s struggles with her SPD.
Raising and loving a child with severe SPD is draining for both your mind and your physical body. However, with a strong faith in God and the instincts only a mother can have, there is hope. Not Just Spirited will fill
your soul with spirit and give you the strength
needed to endure your own child’s challenging
behaviors, leading you on an enlightening journey
of acceptance, strength, hope, and healing.
— Diane M. Renna
author of “Meghan’s World: The Story of One
Girl’s Triumph over SPD”
synopsis• Learn from a troubled young man who has numerous mystical encounters with a crusty old prospector who repeatedly used a shovel to teachlessons in personal transformation.
• Tap into the power of simple, yet proven principles to move the mountains in your life; create the power you need to be phenomenally successful.
Develop powerful partnerships and learnto close the gap between where you are todayand where you want to be tomorrow.
titleTHE SHOVEL
authorsB. Fore and T. Massey 2publisherR. D. Reed Publishers 2distributorall major distributors
ISBN-139781934759349
ISBN-101934759341
copyright date2009
bindingsoftcover
number of pages144
price$12.95
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This first book, “The Shovel” by Fore and
Massey has the makings of a best seller.
The attention-grabbing story also presents a jolting reminder for those of us who may be taking too much for granted. Anyone yearning for greater success should take
a cue from A.B Lincoln’s saga of triumph through
character.
— Bill Countryman, The Entertainer Magazine
& Keystone Broadcasting
FICTION - BUSINESS
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Tom, I thought you’d like to know. My son told me that when he doesn’t feel like going to class, he thinks about
The Shovel and it inspires him to do the necessary. Thanks for the encouragement
— Mike Hinkle
attorney, syndicated columnist, and author
of “The Butane Gospel”
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synopsisSpellbinding account of Harriet Powers (1837-1910) and her two story quilts, housed today at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.“This I Accomplish” brings to light new, exciting facts – many never before published: proof Powerswas a literate, award-winning quilter, complete quilt exhibition histories, nearly 200 annotative bibliographic references, and clues to help find Powers’ lost 1882 Lord’s Supper Quilt, which today may be worth $100,000.
titleTHIS I ACCOMPLISHHarriet Powers’ Bible Quilt and Other Pieces
authorKyra E. Hicks 2publisherBlack Threads Press
distributorIngram
ISBN-139780982479650
copyright date2009
bindingsoftcover
number of pages180
price$19.95
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Kyra’s intimate style of revealing her
research findings, step by step, feels like
a Nancy Drew mystery unfolding before
me. It is a page turner. I recommend it to quilt history enthusiasts, quilters, students of women’s history, genealogists, new researchers.
— Kimberly Wulfert, Ph.d
Women on Quilts
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Fascinating! “This I Accomplish” is a mas-
terpiece of scholarship and detective work.
The amount of research Kyra E. Hicks has
done to unravel mysteries and her willingness to
follow even the slightest lead is astonishing. You will be amazed and intrigued by the previ-ously unknown information she uncovers.
— Gwendolyn Magee
2007 United States Artists Fellow
synopsis“What’s Next…For You?” is a guide to reinventing yourself from real experts—two people who did it themselves and lived to tell the glorious tale. Filled with advice on why it’s never too late to reinvent yourself, and why doing what you love (and loving what you do) is always within reach, What’s Next…For You? is an inspirational guide to getting from where you are to where you want to be.
titleWHAT’S NEXT…FOR YOU? authorRobert & Patricia Gussin 2ISBN 9781933515731 softcover - 9781933515748 eBook publisher Oceanview Publishing © 2010distributor Midpoint Trade Books, Ingrampages 144 price $14.00 softcover - $9.99 eBook
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titleSHORT WHITE COATLessons from Patients on Becoming a Doctor authorJames A. Feinstein 2ISBN 9781440175138 softcover - 9781440175152 hardcoverpublisher iUniverse Rising Star, Inc. © 2009distributor iUniverse Inc, LSIpages 228 price $18.95 softcover - $28.95 hardcover
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synopsis“Short White Coat” by James A. Feinstein, MD, is a collection of wonderfully heart-warming stories about real life experienc-es of a third year medical student and the time he spent in the trial-by-fire environ-ment dealing with real patients in different clinic and hospital settings. Ranging from frankly scary to truly uplifting, each of the stories teaches a lesson about listening, learning and growing. Written in a fluid, easy-to-read style, those stories are ap-proachable and easy to relate to.
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synopsisOne moment can change your life forever!Sorrowed Souls will take you on a journey into the lives of people who were beaten down to empty shells and through the help of others came back to life. Walk through the invisible layer of society as a man who had everything loses it all and discovers what is really important. But only through the kindness of another who was born with it all and in one quick instant lost it.
titleSORROWED SOULS authorBrenda Youngerman 2ISBN 9781608607334 publisher Eloquent Books © 2009distributor Ingrambinding softcover pages 300 price $16.50
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titleBASELINE SELLINGHow to Become a Sales Superstar
authorDave Kurlan 2ISBN 9781420895674 publisher AuthorHouse © 2005distributor Ingrampages 232 price $18.48
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synopsisAllie Grainger returns to Florida to mourn her beloved aunt’s death and the end of her marriage. Within twenty-four hours, she stumbles on a woman’s body floating in the water at the Canaveral jetty, a woman who could be Allie’s twin sister. Three men enter Allie’s life. She is pretty sure one of them is the killer, and she begins to suspect she may be his next target.
titleLIVE RINGER authorLynda Fitzgerald 2ISBN 9781591463276 publisher Crystal Dreams Publishing © 2010distributor Multi-Media Publications, Inc.binding softcover pages 301 price $19.95
FICTION - MYSTERY
titleDEAD AIRauthorDeborah Shlian and Linda Reid 2ISBN 97819335155025 publisher Oceanview Publishing © 2009distributor Midpoint Trade Books pages 360 price $25.95 hardcover
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synopsisBecause you can apply the concepts in this terrific book so quickly, you will succeed at acquiring more opportunities, even with prospects who are “not interested”.You will sell at higher margins, and your closing percentage will improve dramati-cally. Salespeople selling commodities will effectively differentiate themselves and you will shorten your sales cycle. Quite simply, Baseline Selling is enjoyable, memorable and easy to apply.
synopsisSammy Greene isn’t afraid to ruffle feathers at her ultra-conservative college. The host of a campus talk show, Sammy tackles the toughest, most controversial issues facing the student body. With the campus in peril, Sammy races to find answers. But if she isn’t careful, someone will make sure that she signs off—for good.
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synopsisRarely does a book of short stories appear that captivates the reader from end to end. From laugh-out-loud funny, to reflective, to somber, these award winning stories, drawn from the author’s life in NewEngland during the Great Depression,and extending to his experiences as a rocket engineer in San Diego, include inaddition several fascinating science fictionand contemporary tales, to provide asatisfying read for almost anyone.
titleA PIG IN THE RUMBLE SEAT authorEdward Hujsak 2ISBN 9781886133107 publisher Mina Helwig Publishing Co. © 2008distributor Mina Helwig Publishing Co.binding softcover pages 312 price $17.95
FICTION - MEMOIRS / SHORT STORIES / ADULT
titleCOLLISION OF EVIL authorJohn Le Beau2ISBN 9781933515540 hardcover - 9781933515618 eBook publisher Oceanview Publishing © 2009distributor Midpoint Trade Books, Ingrampages 384 price $25.95 hardcover - $9.99 eBook
FICTION - MYSTERY
synopsisWe are living in a time where betrayal abounds and this is the first-ever book to address that. Tragically, most of know or know of someone who has been scarred by the betrayal bandit. This book is for any individual who has experienced or is experi-encing betrayal, who carries the wounds or scars of betrayal injury, and who is strug-gling to break through its bonds. Break through today!
titleBREAKING THROUGH BETRAYAL authorHolli Kenley 2ISBN 9781615990092 publisher Loving Healing Press, Inc. © 2010distributor Ingram, New Leafbinding softcover pages 198 price $19.95
NONFICTION - SELF-HELP/ABUSE
titleIN THEIR BLOOD authorSharon Potts 2ISBN 9781933515625 hardcover - 978193351569 eBookpublisher Oceanview Publishing © 2009distributor Midpoint Trade Books, Ingrampages 360 price $25.95 hardcover - $9.99 eBook
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synopsisAs evening falls in the Bavarian Alps, the peace, quiet, and pastoral splendor of this magnificent setting are shattered when an American tourist is savagely murdered. As Kommissar Franz Waldbaer and Robert Hirter, the victim’s brother, investigate, they uncover a nefarious nexus of evil past and evil present. Thrust into a violent world of fanatic passions and malevolent intentions, Robert Hirter and Kommissar Waldbaer race against the clock to stop a sophisticated, covert, deadly plot.
synopsisBorn into a life of privilege, Jeremy Stroeb, a free-spirited drifter, crashes back to brutal reality when his parents are murdered in their home on Miami Beach.After assuming guardianship of his teenage sister Elise, Jeremy vows to find answers—before the killer returns for the next of kin.
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GHOST ORCHID
D. K. Christi
9781603181365
Mainstreamparanormal
QUESTIONSWRITERS ASKWise, Whimsical, and Witty Answers from the Pros
Karen Speerstra
9781934759325
Writing
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WYATT’SREVENGE
H. Terrell Griffin
9781933515533
Mystery
BLACK ROAD 2012(book 1 of 4)Empire of the GodsThe God Conspiracy
Jeffrey A. Friedberg
9780978924720
Paranormal Thriller
RIMFIREThe Barrel Racing Morgan Horse
Ellen F. Feld
9780970900210
YA Fiction
FRAME-UP
John F. Dobbyn
9781933515632
Legal Thriller
ALZHEIMER’S 911Help, Hope, andHealing for theCaregiver
Frena Gray-Davidson
9781934759141
Health
THE EVOLUTIONARY GLITCHRise Above the Root of yourProblems
Albert Garoli
9781615990177
Self-helpPersonal growth
CHARTER SCHOOLSThe UltimateHandbookfor Parents
Karin Piper
9781932279054
Parenting
BREAKING THROUGHBETRAYALand Recoveringthe Peace Within
Holli Kenley
9781615990092
Self-helpAbuse
SHIFT YOUR MIND: SHIFT THE WORLD
Steve Chandler
9781934759288
Self-helpPersonal Growth Success
AD/HD SUCCESS!Solution for boosting self-esteemThe diary methodAges 7-17
Kerin Bellak-Adams
9781615990245
PsychologyPsychopathology
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