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Sydney Sheldon – Author Biographies
Sidney Sheldon was born Sidney Schechtel on February 11, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois. His mother was Natalie Marcus, a Russian Jewish immigrant with no formal education, but who loved books and classical music. His father, Ascher (Otto), held many different jobs as he moved the family from town to town. He boasted of never having read a book in his life. Sydney was married to Jorja Curtright, a stage and… Continue Reading
Childrens Books
Best Children’s Book Authors
Jean De Brunhoff / Babar Series This series of children's books originated in France in 1931 and has been hugely successful over the years. Babar is an elephant who ventures far from the jungle when his mother was killed by a hunter. Babar finds himself in Paris and learns about civilization. Upon his return, he is crowned king of an African country and has his own children. The premise of… Continue Reading
Book Reviews
Book review: ‘Understanding Public Policy’ by Paul Cairney
Book reviews may or may not become a more regular feature on this blog. Obviously, as a doctoral student, I read a lot. And once in a while, I come across a book that is not only a pleasure to read, but also very useful for my work and my research. It's books like these that I think deserve a wider audience. One such book is "Understanding Public Policy" by… Continue Reading
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5 Best Biography Books You Should Read in 2013
John Quincy Adams - "If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader." Haven't you felt like getting shot in the arm at one time or another - times when you struggle to keep up with the flow of life and have to look up to others for inspiration. Going through good biography books, that is, those written about the… Continue Reading
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Illustrations are very important in children’s books
The essence of illustration is very present in children's books. Children always welcome the art of imagination in written texts. They are always drawn to the world of colors and visual fascinations that come in the form of cartoon and comic book illustrations. Illustrations do not exist on their own, but are created to complement any text to provide better understanding and a clear idea of what is being delivered… Continue Reading
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Why Book Reviews Matter on Amazon
If you bought a book on Amazon, the author probably asked you to post a review of the book. While you might not think much about demand, the author is focused on getting great reviews. There are various reasons why book reviews are important on Amazon, but here are the eight most important from an author's perspective. 1. A book review helps other readers determine whether or not the book… Continue Reading
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Children’s books – Bring fun to your children
Reading is an important habit that needs to be developed in children. It is necessary to survive in today's tough competition. It helps kids learn new topics and find useful information they want to know. Despite the current era of computers, books have their own meaning. Many people believe that the magic of printed words no longer exists, but the fact is that the internet has made reading more popular… Continue Reading
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Biographical Book Review – Todd Beamer 911 Hero
When we all witnessed the events of 9/11 and the tragedy of that day, we saw the worst in humanity, which in turn brought out the best in humanity, the best in us. We have come together in a common cause. Of course, that day many people died, good solid Americans who were just going about their day, going to work, home, work or just enjoying life, and then terror… Continue Reading
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Book reviews – Aiming for the pot of gold
As authors, what do we expect most from having our books published, getting public recognition, skyrocketing sales, or simply getting our message out? We may want all three and receiving a review can reach that pot of gold. A review in a prestigious print magazine can really promote an author and increase sales. Even a review in an online magazine can be archived and available on the Internet for years.… Continue Reading
Book Reviews
Get book reviews
Book reviews are one of the most powerful marketing activities. There's nothing like having too many reviews. The great thing about a good review is that it tells potential buyers that someone else has read and liked the book. A good book review is a powerful marketing tool. You can use it by positioning it on your blog. You can also share it using social media links. Another tactic is… Continue Reading
