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The Everything Guide To Writing A Novel (The Everything®)
by Joyce Lavene Jim LaveneThis step-by-step guide teaches you the tricks of the trade, with advice on all you need to know to compete in the world of fiction. Whether you are seeking to hone your writing style, shape an existing work-in-progress, or begin the submission process to publishers, successfully published novelists Joyce and Jim Lavene give you all you need to know to set you on the fast track to fulfilling your writing dreams!This authoritative guide shows you how to:Turn your creative idea into a sellable premiseBuild a strong plotCreate realistic charactersDevelop a first draftFind an agentMarket and sell your work to publishersWhether you're writing literary fiction, a terrifying thriller, a sweeping epic, or a passionate romance, The Everything Guide to Writing a Novel is your essential reference to creating the next bestseller!
Writing Poetry Book (The Everything )
by Tina D Eliopulos Todd Scott MoffettGiving voice to ''what gets lost in translation'' is the challenge every poet faces. With The Everything Writing Poetry Book, that challenge just got easier. Featuring examples from works of celebrated poets and instruction on communicating your ideas, this clear and accessible reference helps you gain confidence as you find your own voice. Written by a team who each hold a master’s degree and teach creative writing and literature, this easy-to-follow guide has all you need to take your work to the next level. - With this handy guide, you will learn to:Create meter and rhyme - Express your innermost thoughts - Use imagery and metaphor - Polish your word play - Find your own rhythm - Work with other writersand more - The Everything Writing Poetry Book helps you make the most of this rewarding craft - whether you’re a fledgling poet or a seasoned wordsmith.
The Everything Wine Book: From Chardonnay to Zinfandel, All You Need to Make the Perfect Choice (The Everything Books)
by Barbara Nowak Beverly WichmanSure, you can tell red wine from white wine, but where do you go from there? You know how complex the intricacies of wine stewardship can be; but how do you make sense of the label and learn to identify a good wine by the way it looks or smells? The Everything Wine Book, 2nd Edition is your one-stop shop for conquering the world of wine--one grape at a time! In this completely updated second edition, you'll learn to: Talk the wine talk like a sommelier; understand and deconstruct wine labels, region by region; master tasting techniques that refine your palate; choose the perfect bottle for every occasion; build and stock your own wine cellar; tour the best wineries like a pro; and more! Complete with a pronunciation guide and glossary of terms, The Everything Wine Book is the perfect vino companion for anyone--whether you're picking up a bottle for the first time or are a seasoned glass-tipper interested in learning more!
The Everything Etiquette Book
by Leah IngramIs it really necessary to bring that bottle of wine to your friend's dinner party? Will your new neighbors really notice if you don't send a welcome gift? Does that mother really need to know that her tantrum-throwing child is bothering you? Completely revised and updated, The Everything Etiquette Book, Second Edition, is your all-inclusive guide to dealing with these daily difficulties. Etiquette expert Leah Ingram helps you get a handle on when you're going overboard or not stepping up to the plate with proper protocol for every situation! The Everything Etiquette Book, Second Edition, helps you:Master the art of gift-giving on holidays and small occasions, Communicate problems politely but effectively, Test your travel-smarts at home and abroad, Maintain a professional image during business meetings and lunches, Use your cell phone or PDA conveniently but unobtrusively, School younger children on good behavior. Whether you're at home, in the office, out on the town, or on the road, The Everything Etiquette Book, Second Edition, is packed with fresh advice to polish your social savvy and ease you through some of life's more awkward moments!
The Everything Family Tree Book
by Kimberly PowellCompletely updated for today's search tactics and blockades, The Everything Family Tree Book has even more insight for the stumped!Whether you're searching in a grandparent's attic or through the most cryptic archiving systems, this book has brand-new chapters on what readers have been asking for:Genetics, DNA, and medical information, Surname origins and naming, Appendix on major genealogical repositories, libraries, and archives, Systems for filing and organizing, The latest computer software. Land, probate, and estate records. Chock-full of tips the competitors don't have, this is the one-stop resource for successful sleuthing!
The Everything New Nurse Book: Gain Confidence, Manage Your Schedule, And Deal With the Unexpected
by Kathy QuanA Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
The Everything Guide to Writing Graphic Novels
by Mark Ellis Melissa Martin-EllisWatchmen. V for Vendetta. A History of Violence. The Sandman. 300. You've read them, you've loved them, and now you want to write and illustrate them. The Everything Guide to Writing Graphic Novels is your shot at the big time. Whether you want to go as dark as Sin City, as funny as Bone, or as poignant as Maus, this book shows you how to do it all. You'll learn how to: Develop memorable characters; Create intricate storylines; Illustrate, lay out, and design panels that pop; Letter your dialogue; Market and promote your work. It's all here for you. Professional graphic novelists Mark Ellis and Melissa Martin Ellis show you the ropes of the industry and how to make your graphic novel matter. They help you to take the ideas out of your head and put them onto the page. Lavishly illustrated with more than 100 drawings, this guide also features full-color examples of Mark Ellis's distinctive graphic style. Dramatic? Humorous? Off-beat? With pen in hand, it's up to you. A whole universe of characters and volumes of stories are waiting to be created-now give them life!
The Everything Guide to Writing Graphic Novels: From superheroes to manga—all you need to start creating your own graphic works
by Mark EllisA Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
The Everything® Guide to Writing Graphic Novels: From Superheroes to Manga-All You Need to Create and Sell Your Graphic Works
by Mark Ellis Melissa Martin EllisYou've read them, you've loved them, and now you want to write and illustrate them. The Everything Guide to Writing Graphic Novels is your shot at the big time.
The Little Book of Big F*#k Ups: 220 of History's Most-Regrettable Moments
by Ken Lytle Katie Corcoran LytleNobody's perfect. Every day, some guy forgets his wife's birthday, some schmuck drives his Corolla into the Lexus in front of him, and some mother forgets to make cupcakes for her kid's school bake sale. But you'll never sweat the small stuff again. This book gives these denizens of disaster a major self-esteem boost by detailing 220 of the world's most easily avoided catastrophes, such as:The Donner party camping trip. Oh, pioneers! The Sierra Nevadas are not a winter wonderland. Guess you learned the hard way.The sinking of the RMS Titanic. Hello!? Does anyone see that huge iceberg? No? Okay then.Madame Curie's death from radium poisoning. Come on, Marie, put on a Hazmat suit, will ya? Your creepy glow-in-the-dark skin is freaking everyone out.After all, everyone makes mistakes. It's just that some people's faux pas are worse--way, way worse--than others.
The Little Book of Big F*#k Ups: 220 of History's Most-Regrettable Moments
by Ken Lytle Katie Corcoran LytleNobody's perfect. Every day, some guy forgets his wife's birthday, some schmuck drives his Corolla into the Lexus in front of him, and some mother forgets to make cupcakes for her kid's school bake sale. But you'll never sweat the small stuff again. This book gives these denizens of disaster a major self-esteem boost by detailing 220 of the world's most easily avoided catastrophes, such as:The Donner party camping trip. Oh, pioneers! The Sierra Nevadas are not a winter wonderland. Guess you learned the hard way. The sinking of the RMS Titanic. Hello!? Does anyone see that huge iceberg? No? Okay then. Madame Curie's death from radium poisoning. Come on, Marie, put on a Hazmat suit, will ya? Your creepy glow-in-the-dark skin is freaking everyone out. After all, everyone makes mistakes. It's just that some people's faux pas are worse--way, way worse--than others.
Attack of the Killer Facts!
by Eric GryzymokowskiFactoid Attack: Inherent sadistic streak in dentists confirmed!The electric chair was invented by a dentist, Dr. Alfred Southwick. Not surprising, dentists have been perfecting torture devices for centuries. Factoid Attack: Galaxy at risk! Intelligent life in short supply!In 1961, Astronomer Frank Drake estimated the number of probable intelligent civilizations inhabiting our galaxy. Using conservative numbers, that estimate came to 10,000. Unfortunately, we are not included in that total.Factoid Attack: Colorblind bulls hate all matadors equally!The color of a matador's cape, or muleta, is traditionally red, which is widely believed to irritate the bull. In reality, bulls are colorblind, so it is irrelevant what color cape a matador uses to antagonize them. Shot in the dark, but maybe it's the being stabbed with swords bit that pisses them off.Forget Fringe, Warehouse 13, and The X-Files. In this book, you'll find more weird and wacko truths than in all those combined. From golden poison dart frogs with enough venom to kill ten grown humans to cockroaches that can survive radiation 15 times stronger than what kills people, scary and strange just got scarier--and stranger!
Attack of the Killer Facts!: 1,001 Terrifying Truths about the Little Green Men, Government Mind-Control, Flesh-Eating Bacteria, and Goat-Sucking Vampires
by Eric GryzymokowskiFactoid Attack: Inherent sadistic streak in dentists confirmed!The electric chair was invented by a dentist, Dr. Alfred Southwick. Not surprising, dentists have been perfecting torture devices for centuries.Factoid Attack: Galaxy at risk! Intelligent life in short supply!In 1961, Astronomer Frank Drake estimated the number of probable intelligent civilizations inhabiting our galaxy. Using conservative numbers, that estimate came to 10,000. Unfortunately, we are not included in that total.Factoid Attack: Colorblind bulls hate all matadors equally!The color of a matador's cape, or muleta, is traditionally red, which is widely believed to irritate the bull. In reality, bulls are colorblind, so it is irrelevant what color cape a matador uses to antagonize them. Shot in the dark, but maybe it's the being stabbed with swords bit that pisses them off.Forget Fringe, Warehouse 13, and The X-Files. In this book, you'll find more weird and wacko truths than in all those combined. From golden poison dart frogs with enough venom to kill ten grown humans to cockroaches that can survive radiation 15 times stronger than what kills people, scary and strange just got scarier-and stranger!
Attack of the Killer Facts
by Eric GrzymkowskiFactoid Attack: Inherent sadistic streak in dentists confirmed!The electric chair was invented by a dentist, Dr. Alfred Southwick. Not surprising, dentists have been perfecting torture devices for centuries. Factoid Attack: Galaxy at risk! Intelligent life in short supply!In 1961, Astronomer Frank Drake estimated the number of probable intelligent civilizations inhabiting our galaxy. Using conservative numbers, that estimate came to 10,000. Unfortunately, we are not included in that total. Factoid Attack: Colorblind bulls hate all matadors equally!The color of a matador's cape, or muleta, is traditionally red, which is widely believed to irritate the bull. In reality, bulls are colorblind, so it is irrelevant what color cape a matador uses to antagonize them. Shot in the dark, but maybe it's the being stabbed with swords bit that pisses them off. Forget Fringe, Warehouse 13, and The X-Files. In this book, you'll find more weird and wacko truths than in all those combined. From golden poison dart frogs with enough venom to kill ten grown humans to cockroaches that can survive radiation 15 times stronger than what kills people, scary and strange just got scarier--and stranger!
The Book of Ancient Bastards
by Brian ThorntonWhen it comes to bastards, you can't beat the good old days of the Egyptian pharaohs, the Roman Empire, or Europe during the Dark Ages. The bastards of old abound--and they come in every color, creed, gender, and sexual preference.From the cross-dressing emperor Elagabalus of Rome, who was assassinated by his own grandmother, to the icon-worshipping fanatical Empress Irene of Byzantine, who gouged out her only son's eyes, you'll find the most malevolent malcontents who have truly survived the test of time.The Book of Ancient Bastards: Because when it comes to bad, it really is ancient history!
U.S. Constitution Book (The Everything®)
by Ellen M KozakDebates over constitutional rights impact you every day as an American citizen. But do you know what the U.S. Constitution actually says? This accessible guide contains the complete text of the Constitution, with short, descriptive margin notes throughout. Articles and amendments are then analyzed in depth to help you comprehend the basis of democracy. This valuable handbook covers:How the articles and amendments were draftedInsight into the intentions of the creators and the sources they usedControversial interpretations and Supreme Court decisionsHow the Constitution affects citizens every dayThe Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and unratified Constitutional amendmentsThis book walks you through the history of this essential document and shows how it has guided lawmakers and judges for more than 200 years. This unbiased look at the Constitution will help you feel confident in your knowledge of this all-important document, gain a firmer understanding of how our government works, and put context around today's most pressing issues.
The $5 Takeout Cookbook
by Rhonda Lauret ParkinsonWhen it comes to take-out, two things are true: People like it fast and they like it cheap. Luckily for you, this cookbook gives you the to ability to make your favorite take-out dishes at home--for $5 or less per meal!With 200 recipes that feature pizza, Mexican, Chinese, or Thai food, you will be able to make favorites such as Pad Thai, Fire-Baked Six-Cheese Pizza, Pan-Fried Chimichangas, Traditional Mu Shu Pork, and Tandoori Chicken. After all, eating out is expensive, but you shouldn't have to give up the foods you love just to save some dough!
The Hobo Handbook
by Josh MackNo one said life on the road would be easy. Navigating the rails, mapping bus lines, and hitching rides. Dealing with hunger when you don't have a nickel to chew on. Picking up an odd job here and making a few bucks there. But that's why it's exciting. It's one hell of an adventure.It's a thrilling road to follow if you're up to the challenge. And this book's your back-pocket saving grace. As you flip to the next flop, you'll need to know how to get by in order to stay one step ahead. Realize: a hobo isn't some bum looking for a handout. You need to be ready to put in the effort.If you want to make your way in the Jungle and along your route, you need the know-how provided within. This is the textbook to your open-road education.
The Hobo Handbook: A Field Guide to Living by Your Own Rules
by Josh MackNo one said life on the road would be easy. Navigating the rails, mapping bus lines, and hitching rides. Dealing with hunger when you don't have a nickel to chew on. Picking up an odd job here and making a few bucks there. But that's why it's exciting. It's one hell of an adventure.It's a thrilling road to follow if you're up to the challenge. And this book's your back-pocket saving grace. As you flip to the next flop, you'll need to know how to get by in order to stay one step ahead. Realize: a hobo isn't some bum looking for a handout. You need to be ready to put in the effort.If you want to make your way in the Jungle and along your route, you need the know-how provided within. This is the textbook to your open-road education.
The Hobo Handbook A Field Guide To living By Your Own Rules
by Josh MackThis small light hearted guide to the hobo lifestyle provides practical advice and instruction for hopping trains and living on the road. The volume discusses topics such as how to pack for traveling, boxcar safety, finding food and safe lodging on the road, and personal security as well as traditional hobo sign language and practical tips like knot tying and subsistence recipes. Mack is a New York based writer who has traveled extensively throughout the world by alternative methods. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)
Uncommon Courtesy: The Basics of Good Behavior for a Badly Behaved World
by Jennifer M. WoodThis book is the short slap to the back of the head most people need nowadays. In a world that's more likely to flip the bird than hold the door, it's their reminder of proper behavior. You'll receive a (re-)schooling in manners with lessons split up by situation, then tackled by topic. Each note corrects conduct that's become all too common, like . . .Bad Behavior: Popping a piece of gum into your mouth midconversation, and stressing your point by snapping it.Courteous Fix: If you're going to have a piece of gum while talking to someone, be sure to offer your companion a piece--and keep your mouth closed as you chew. You want your breath to be fresh. Not your attitude.It's a reminder that it wasn't always out of place to be polite.
Someone's Watching You!
by Forest LeeSomewhere in D.C., a vast computer complex churns through quintillions of data bytes about every American, living or dead. And one of them is you! Satellites circle in space, prying into your intimate family secrets, while underground groups plot how to clone your DNA. Your phone may be tapped, your office burglarized, your identity stolen. They're bugging your clothing and hacking your e-mail.There's no place to hide. Or is there?In this book, you'll learn about real, little-known secret programs run by both the public and private sectors. And once you're armed with that knowledge, you'll learn practical steps you can--and must--take to keep your private life private and lose Big Brother for good!
Someone's Watching You!: From Micropchips in your Underwear to Satellites Monitoring Your Every Move, Find Out Who's Tracking You and What You Can Do about It
by Forest LeeSomewhere in D.C., a vast computer complex churns through quintillions of data bytes about every American, living or dead. And one of them is you!Satellites circle in space, prying into your intimate family secrets, while underground groups plot how to clone your DNA. Your phone may be tapped, your office burglarized, your identity stolen. They're bugging your clothing and hacking your e-mail. There's no place to hide. Or is there?In this book, you'll learn about real, little-known secret programs run by both the public and private sectors. And once you're armed with that knowledge, you'll learn practical steps you can-and must-take to keep your private life private and lose Big Brother for good!
Someone's Watching You!
by Forest LeeSomewhere in D. C. , a vast computer complex churns through quintillions of data bytes about every American, Living or dead. And one of them is you!
The Synchronicity Journal: Your Personal Record of Signs Big and Small
by Trish MacgregorHave you ever thought about an old friend in the morning, only to hear from her that afternoon? Has a spontaneous change of heart worked out better than all of your best-laid plans?Have you ever discovered an uncanny connection between you and a complete stranger?What does it all mean?Only by recording moments of synchronicity in your life can you begin to become attuned to their presence--and make sense of their significance. This journal provides the perfect place to take note of seemingly innocuous occurrences so you can piece them together to find deeper meaning. You'll achieve greater clarity with each page you fill and every sign you interpret.Use this lovely resource as a tool to develop a keen eye for the messages all around you--and a guide to the answers you seek.