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1). The Jewish Pilgrimage - Book Review
The Jewish Pilgrimage – An Exploration of Reality, Mainly in Verse
The Jewish Pilgrimage by Geoffrey Hoffman is clearly written to inspire philosophical discussion. This book depicts the author’s personal journey to find some form of understanding about man, our various versions of God and how this effects society and the use of its knowledge. He debates moral issues and provokes deep thinking in several areas that will never leave my mind as I travel along my own road.
Article tags: non-fiction, poetry, verse, introspection, spiritual, religion, jewish
2). Pumping Your Muse - Book Review
Pumping Your Muse is a 136-page non-fiction, self-help writer’s manual that is conveniently available in both electronic and print format. The hardcopy is coil-bound – perfect for an inviting workbook.
Published just recently in June 2005, this book belongs on every writer’s reference bookshelf. Donna Sundblad’s goal for her manual has certainly been met, as Pumping Your Muse is able to stretch the readers’ creativity beyond their normal limits by developing skills and focusing creative energies in new directions.
Article tags: writer's manual, self-help, non-fiction, writer's resource, writer's block, author
3). Queens and Crescents - Book Review
What certainly stood out for me in Barry Southers novel, Queens and Crescents, was his strong and deep feelings for his family that Barry made apparent in the dedication for this book. The love and appreciation he shares here is actually quite touching. The introduction does a good job of setting up the book through a discussion of happiness and success in today’s society.
Article tags: action, suspense, murder, romance, novel, non-fiction
4). Write it Right! - Book Review
Write it Right – The Ground Rules For Self-editing Like the Pros by Dawn Josephson and Lauren Hidden is a perfect resource book for those who have difficulty editing and deciding where to even begin the process.
The authors make it very clear that editing belongs not just in the publishing world, but also in the corporate world. Proper editing truly reflects one’s image, after all.
Article tags: write, edit, how-to, non-fiction
5). A Fadeaway Dream of Justice to Redeem - Book Review
This is definitely the most unique book of poetry that I have read to date. The author uses poetry to express the defendant’s version of a real-life cover-up case that occurred at a middle school in California in the year 1996. The only sections in the book that are not fact were when the dream-like-sequence began between the judge and the magic mirror that reveals the facts of the case he misjudged.
Article tags: non-fiction, poetry, mystery
6). Fading toward Enlightenment - Review
Fading Toward Enlightenment by Wayne Wirs is definitely a well made book of excellent quality – it will certainly endure multiple readings. I loved the feel of the pages as I turned them. I would classify this book as a useful, inspirational, self-help tool for those searching for inner peace. Wayne shares his personal experiences while he searches to come to turns with himself and life in general through this beautiful work of art.
Article tags: non-fiction, photograph, art, introspection
7). Requiem of Insanity: Book Review
Debra Ulrich has explored a unique way of bringing some light to the journey of a medical patient in this nonfiction fairytale. I have to admit that the first 40 pages were difficult for me to get through - but in the end, the material is definitely worth reading and I recommend this book to anyone involved with heavy medication.
This is a story of a woman (Queen Sara) and her son (Prince Max) who become locked into a medical-go-round due to trusting overzealous doctors who have their hands poised over prescription pads.
Article tags: non-fiction, fairytale
8). 115 Ways to Reduce Anxiety – Book Review
Mike Marcoe writes from first hand experience in his book 115 Ways to Reduce Anxiety, providing advice from the view of one who has traveled the road of anxiety for a long time, undergoing therapies and combing through mountains of research. His experience has resulted in this self-help guide to people looking for ways to manage their condition in a proactive and healthy manor.
Article tags: self-help, non-fiction, education, health, anxiety, guide
9). Coping With Sorrow On The Loss Of Your Pet (second edition) - Book Review
Author of seven books, Moira Allen is also an accomplished article writer and columnist. During her long career, she has held a variety of writing-related positions, including a past editor of Dog Fancy Magazine.
Her book, Coping With Sorrow On The Loss Of Your Pet, has been in production for 20 years and has been embraced by humane societies, veterinary schools and pet cemeteries.
Article tags: pet, death, pet-owner, dog, cat, bird, non-fiction, self-help, grief, sorrow, burial
10). Writing-World.com’s Guide to… Paying Markets for Fiction and Poetry – More Than 675 Publications That Pay for Your Work, by Moira Allen (book review)
Writing-World.com’s Guide to… Paying Markets for Fiction and Poetry – More Than 675 Publications That Pay for Your Work, by Moira Allen (book review)
Writing-World.com’s Guide to Paying Markets for Fiction and Poetry by Moira Allen, is more than just a book of data for writer’s submissions. The author includes only paying markets of periodicals (E-zines, magazines and a few newspapers).
Article tags: writer, resource, market, magazine, periodical, author, article, non-fiction
11). Change Your Mind, A Neurologist’s Guide to Happiness - Book Review
283 pages of thought provoking, soul-searching concepts await readers in D.V. Pasupuleti’s new book, Change Your Mind. This self-help, inspirational non-fiction delves deep into viewing life’s issues with a renewed sense of objectivity.
The author shows how the accumulated stress caused as a reaction to issues or people is greatly reduced when individuals are equipped with self-knowledge.
Article tags: non-fiction, self-help, inspirational
12). A Place Called the Bla-Bla Café - Book Review
A Place Called the Bla-Bla Café is a non-fiction book that will especially appeal to musicians and entertainers. This 237 page volume was self-published and written by Sandy Ross, one of the main entertainment coordinators for the Bla-Bla Café during the 11 years it provided a home and a welcoming family to the up-and-coming unsigned and undiscovered entertainers of the day.
Article tags: non-fiction, music, musician, performers, comedian, comedy, book, california, 1970’s, bla-bla café
13). Song Of Cy: Understanding Grief – Review
Are you a step-parent, parent, sibling, grandparent or friend of a deceased person? Then this book is for you!
A delicately written and moving piece of work that is electrically charged with Katlyn Stewart’s love and grief for her daughter. Join in the celebration of life through Katlyn’s tale recounting her daughter’s life and learn about the grieving process.
Article tags: self-help, grief, loss, non-fiction
14). Putting it on Paper: Book Review
Dawn Josephson, author of 14 books, has written a fantastic author resource with her latest book Putting it on Paper – The ground rules for creating promotional pieces that sell books. This book discusses the development and use of contents within a media kit, and other marketing materials. From cover letters, press releases, book reviews, bios, sell and catalog sheets to articles – Dawn covers it all.
Article tags: how-to, writers, self-help, education, non-fiction
15). Live In The Moment - Book Review
Live in the Moment is a self-help motivational book, written primarily for a female audience. The author Julie Robinson, shares the secrets that help her keep a positive outlook in her daily life. Each of the 10 chapters has little exercises to help the reader discover tools that will fit their particular situation and personality.
Kept on the bookshelf, this book can be repeatedly referred to for those occasional gloomy periods that creep up in a person’s life.
Article tags: self-help, motivational, women, non-fiction