1. Top Reads From Aussies
September 09, 2009


People learn from six percent of what they hear but 86 percent of all they learn they get from what they read.  An author once shared his thoughts on reading: “To read good books casually will not suffice.  One must study every sentence and make sure of its full message.  Good writers do not intend that we should get their full meaning without effort.  They expect us to dig as one is compelled to dig for gold….  There is nothing that will strengthen the mind, broaden the vision, enrich the soul more than the reading of good books.”Australians know th... (read more)

Author: Greg Ellis | Article Views: 474

2. Review-Edgar Allan Poe's Annotated Short Stories
September 09, 2009


Edgar Allan Poe’s Annotated Short Stories, Andrew Barger (ed.), 2008, ISBN 9781933747187 Edgar Allan Poe is one of America’s most famous, and most misunderstood, men of letters. As this book shows, he was much more than just a horror writer. He made his living, such as it was, with his pen, so he did all sorts of writing. He wrote satire, comedy, poetry, adventure and gothic stories. He was also one of the originators of the mystery genre, along with being an inspiration for Arthur Conan Doyle. Poe was also known as a literary critic; others may have disagreed with him, but they co... (read more)

Author: Paul Lappen | Article Views: 716

3. New Novel reflects the Mood of the “Roaring Twenties”
September 09, 2009


The “Roaring Twenties” was a time of great change, when women raised their hemlines and bobbed their hair. It was a time of independence, courage, and adventure. In the 1920s, the new generation spoke a language that their parents didn’t understand. They used words like: Cat’s pajamas! Ah, horsefeathers! Attaboy! Baloney! You slay me! When referring to a woman, they used doll, tomato, and bearcat. When a person was in love, he was goofy. If a person was a fool, he was a sap. And when a woman was not in the mood for romance, she would say, “The bank’s closed.” Elena, Woman of Courage: A Fa... (read more)

Author: Linda Weaver Clarke | Article Views: 548

4. Fiction Books: Firing up the Reader's Imagination
September 09, 2009


Fiction is the ultimate passion for many readers in the contemporary world of today. Without the works of fiction, the world of writing and literature would have remained dry and parched without any joy or excitement whatsoever. Fiction fires up the reader's imagination: Fiction enhances your imagination just as it fires up the writer to produce a story out of thin air. What the author does is to conjure up the characters up in his or her mind and weave them into a convincing web of a story. The characters live in the mind of the author, and for them, the author plays the role of God. No cha... (read more)

Author: Jayesh Purohit | Article Views: 300

5. Review: Legneds in Time: The Contrived Senator
September 06, 2009


Legends in Time: The Contrived Senator, Vincent Hobbes et al, 2008, ISBN 9780976351016 Since time immemorial, the tribes of Men have lived in peace with each other. The usual quarrels have never turned into outright war, that is, until the Barbarian Wars united the five separate lands into the Empire of Nador. It is run by Emperor Makheb, who rarely is seen in public, and never without his face covered. That leads to the usual speculation that the Emperor is an alien from another land, or another planet. One day, Makheb calls Veris, a senior member of the Senate, into his private c... (read more)

Author: Paul Lappen | Article Views: 688

6. What's Stopping You From Starting Your Own On Line Business?
September 06, 2009


Explosive New eBooks With Resale Rights. Dear Marketer, Do You Want eBooks With Resale Rights? Tired of working for someone else? Stop Dreaming and Start Making Money! Explosive New Business. New eBooks With Resale Rights Just Hit The Market. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Limited Time Only. Don't Lose Out Take Action Today. Drop Your Competition Like a HOT rock. My Income Increases Daily And Yours Can Too. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Everywhere people are raving about the eBooks with Resale Rights. Starting from scratch with eBooks with Resale Rights? Look inside to discover h... (read more)

Author: Peter van Rensburg | Article Views: 890

7. Review-The Judges Chronicles: Rebirth of Shavron
September 02, 2009


The Judges Chronicles: Rebirth of Shavron, Ivan Sugarwood, 2006, ISBN 1600342752 The land of Shavron is a nice place, seemingly favored by God. But, because of its location, it has found itself in the middle when its neighbors go to war. Many, many years ago, the Holy One appointed three Judges to rule over the people of Shavron. The current Judges are Gideon, the judge of battle; Deborah, the judge of instruction; and Samson, the judge of commerce. This is a time of fear and uncertainty in Shavron. The neighboring lands are being menaced by the black leopards of Chetz. The only wa... (read more)

Author: Paul Lappen | Article Views: 300

8. Short Stories From Guru Nanak's Life (The First Sikh Guru)
September 02, 2009


NANAK AS THE CAREFREE SHEPHERD Guru Nanak did not take much interest in worldly affairs and was a man of few words. Seldom did He speak uselessly or indulge in frivolous chatter. Observing His detachment, His father was worried for His future and always tried to indulge Him in some activity to divulge His interest away from devotion and God, and make Him business minded or work oriented. With such an intention, He was handed the responsibility of looking after the grazing cattle. He loved the solitude of the afternoon and utilised this time in divine contemplation. Once it so happened, that... (read more)

Author: jaspinder grover | Article Views: 2643

9. Books: The Ideal Companions For Life
September 01, 2009


"All books are either dreams or swords,You can cut, or you can drug, with words" - quotes Amy Lowell. Books are often regarded as a man's best friend as they are loved by one and all. It is interesting to note the traits which make books a hot favorite. There are several facets to books and their readability. The most important is of course the fact that they are a treasure trove of information and the perfect antidote to boredom. Informative Books: Information on any subject is easily obtainable through books of that specific genre. There are author backed books on a plethora of ... (read more)

Author: Jayesh Purohit | Article Views: 376

10. Five Steps to make a Killer Character
September 01, 2009


Characters are what tell your tale; if they are boring, flat, or common your story will be, too. 1. Characters need personality (thus the name character) and a name that will cause that your readers to remember and relate to them throughout the book. 2. It's crucial that the main character be developed by the action in the story. He/she needs to learn and to become better than how he/she started out in the tale. A character that doesn’t have a reason to become better is a flat character and no one will connect with him/her. 3. Then you need to make your heroes stand out: Most importantly... (read more)

Author: Anna del C. Dye | Article Views: 219

11. Events From Life of Guru Nanak
August 27, 2009


SRI GURU NANAK DEV JI FACTUAL OVERVIEW Incarnation : Katak Sudi 15, 1526 Bikrami (15th April, 1469) Place of Incarnation: Rai Bhoae Di Talwandi, Nankaana Sahib, Pakistan Father : Mehta Kalian Das (Kaloo Ji) Mother : Mata Tripta Ji Wife : Sulakhni Ji Children : Two sons Baba Sri Chand Ji and Baba Lakhmi Das Cities Developed : Kartarpur Merging into divine : Asu Vadi 10, 1596 Bikrami (22nd Light : September, 1539) at Kartarpur Ruler : Baabar GURU NANAK'S INCARNATION (BIRTH) Under violent atmos... (read more)

Author: jaspinder grover | Article Views: 563

12. Marketing Your Book - Simple and Easy to Implement Ideas To Try Yourself
August 27, 2009


As the author, or contributor to a book you are in a unique position to generate interest in your work, and to utilise all possible marketing opportunities. Many authors don't realise that chances exist on an everyday level to promote their book, without necessarily making lots of extra work for themselves. Here we give some ideas to help out authors identify and use such opportunities to promote their own book. Remember that for the majority of self published authors, the more you put into the marketing yourself, the more rewards you can reap. Day-to-day networking Opportunitie... (read more)

Author: Kev Woodward | Article Views: 197

13. How to Get Published - The Easy Guide to Success
August 27, 2009


Publishing is an extremely competitive business. There are three main ways to go about getting your manuscript published; through an agent, directly through a publishing company, or by taking the increasingly popular self-publishing option. The best way to improve your chances of getting your book published by a traditional publisher is to find an agent who will 'take you under their wing' and add you to their list of clients. Publishing companies very rarely read or pay any attention to unsolicited manuscripts (i.e. a manuscript submitted by an author NOT by an agent). Therefore, you are... (read more)

Author: Kev Woodward | Article Views: 296

14. PST Splitting for 2 GB Limit - Divide and Get the Ball Rolling
August 27, 2009


There can be lot of problems and errors because of large sized PST Files. A software tool to Split PST File can be useful. PST or Personal Storage Type is a single entity that saves the email messages and other data items like contacts, notes, and more inside Microsoft Outlook. PST plays an important role as being the storage entity of Outlook. In Microsoft Outlook 2002 and earlier versions, the PST files are in ANSI file format which is the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) format. The maximum file size limit in these versions is set at 2 GB. If any file size increases ... (read more)

Author: Sys Tools | Article Views: 222

15. Maximizing the Impact of Email Advertisements
August 27, 2009


Email advertisements works like a spider web. Its expansion can be boundless, thriving more possibilities, and bigger sales. It can surely disseminate the existence and increase the popularity of your book. But book marketing is more than acquiring the best services world wide. “Email marketing is the top online marketing method for retention, above search engine positioning, banner ads, sponsorships and other programs.”- Direct Marketing Association (DMA) (2005) Pay it forward. Personally broadcast your email advertisements to your own list. These internal connections will forward ... (read more)

Author: Don Harold | Article Views: 261

16. Matt T. Schott's Book, 'Lord Skyler and the Earth Defense Force'
August 27, 2009


In his book, ‘Lord Skyler and the Earth Defense Force,’ author Matt T. Schott tells the story about an alien invasion on earth and a group of teenagers who fight to retake the planet from the aliens. Jacob Skyler is a typical teenager unsure of his future and feels the pressure of a father wanting him to make important life decisions. One night, Jacob and his friends Terry and Doug are driving to a movie when they are suddenly confronted with a series of lights and thunderous rumblings and then lose consciousness. When they wake up, they find that life as they knew it is gone forever. An a... (read more)

Author: Tracy Roberts | Article Views: 261

17. Gift a Book and Rekindle the Love You Find Amiss
August 27, 2009


"Books are the bees which carry the quickening pollen from one to another mind." - James Russell Lowell Books are man's best friend simply because they are the gateway to knowledge and wisdom. So, if you are planning to give a gift to someone, then why not gift him or her with a book? I'm sure that most people you know around you will be book lovers too, and the best present that they can accept is a good book too.Why gift a book? Instead of giving a routine or mundane present, gifting a book makes more sense. Books are great treasure for book lovers. For example, you might want to... (read more)

Author: Jayesh Purohit | Article Views: 130