An amazing resource on your doorstep - look no further
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What an amazing resource that our author has put together. The scholarship is first class.
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I received an ARC (advance reading copy) of this kindle book in exchange for an honest review. Succinctly, it was free. Having read it, I can honestly say I would gladly have paid more than the retail price.

It is a book of lists, not a instructive or wordy book. The printed version is a great desk-top reference book, but I must tell first my favorite feature in the Kindle version. Its CLICKABLE! Every item on every list is a link you can click and be taken there and explore. Then come right back and click on another link for more information. It's so easy!

Looking for a cartoonist or a translator, trade organizations, print on demand or book production software? Simply go to that sub-heading and click on as many links as you want to investigate. No typing in each URL. What a time savor.

The introduction states that the goal of the book "is to make this process easier for you." I cannot imagine how it might be made any easier to use. Very well organized, the three main categories: prepare, publish and promote, are divided into multiple sub-categories which contain the links.

As an extra bonus, there is a free guide titled TEN THINGS YOU NEED TO,KNOW ABOUT SELF-PUBLISHING included as a download.

I recommend this resource highly and rate it at 5 stars.
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What do you get when you gather the knowledge of over two dozen online experts who hold nothing back? You get a resource that is beyond compare.

From start to finish the information in Internet Prophets will blow your mind.

The vision for the book and the conference by the same name is Steve Olsher. A force to be reckoned with, Steve brought together thought-leaders from around the globe to share our insights with you.

Whatever level you are at with your online presence, this book will shift your perception forever.

Learn from the likes of Mike Koenigs, Janet Attwood, Yanik Silver, Steve Harrison, Mike Filsaime and dozens more.

Internet Prophets is a "must have" addition to any respectable personal library.

Get your copy today.
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This is an amazing resource and is destined to be a new classic.

The way Samin Nosrat has structured the book is so valuable. The writing is casual, yet clear.

I also MUST mention the illustrations by Wendy MacNaughton. As a visual person, who loves a creative and informative diagram that breaks down a ton of information into a small space, all i can say is, "Wow!" The watercolor drawings bring the personality of the piece to life, with a one-of-a-kind energy.
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Time Management - The Overwhelmed Author has resources that are multitudinous! I am amazed at the wealth of knowledge in this book, PLUS all the other freebie links for the reader's benefit. Actually, I could keep reading stuff from this book well after I have crossed to the "other side!" (Do they READ stuff over there?) Definitely a GO for ANY author.
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If you are looking for something to help you along in your own spiritual journey, look no further!
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The tips Jill Vegas shares in her book are simply brilliant!!!! I have taken her suggestions on the use of flowers (anywhere and everywhere!), and creating texture with tiles, area rugs, and furniture, to add something fresh and new in an old space personally and professionally, and given my daily routines a boost. Jill's advice is user-friendly, and absolutely invaluable.

As a consultant, I sometimes have to live in a hotel for long periods of time. And being able to easily and inexpensively make it feel like a home-away-from-home has given my quality of life as a road warrior a big boost! And I'm able to donate the items I don't want to bring back to local charities, passing on an accessory (or two), that might offer a bright spot to someone else's home....And I love what I've been able to do with my mother's space with a wonderful table lamp, and simple and colorful table accessories that have utility and are fun too.

I can't recommend this book enough. It's easy, fun, and really makes you feel good about your space, where ever you're trying to make a difference.
Rona, New York City
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The content is absolutely amazing and very helpful.  I've only been using it for a short time but honestly would pay more for this kind of information laid out the way that it is.  If you follow the steps and make your choices real, there is no place to go but up.  Thank you to the entire team for such a great product and for all that comes with it!
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As I flipped through the pages my first thoughts were "Wow, this is a great book!"  And, I have to qualify my thoughts by saying that after going through the book thoroughly it didn't disappoint me at all.

"The Entrepreneur Guide" by Owen O. Daniels gives the entrepreneur a resource for every aspect of the business, starting from having an idea and what to do with it, to forming the business, to marketing the product/service, to  issues dealing with taxes/finances,  to answering insurance questions, and so on.  The information is concise, to the point, yet extremely helpful.  The resources include website links  so the entrepreneur can immediately do further research.

To me, this is the most resourceful business book I have, or in fact, could ever have. I've answered many questions I've had and found resources I've been looking for.  I must commend Owen O. Daniels for giving us, in this lack-of-time stricken society, all the information we need at our fingertips.  I would even venture further and say "The Entrepreneur Guide" should be recommended reading in business classes.
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What an absolutely amazing resource for busy people! This cookbook has a variety of recipes and tactics designed to help a person plan ahead for meals. Geared for people with low-to-medium skills who can follow directions, America's Test Kitchen (which also puts out the popular Cook's Illustrated magazine) resources are impeccable and absolutely dependable. There are sections here for slow-cookers, multi-meal preparations, leftover uses, and more. Meals include various ethnic and vegetarian preparations, focusing on main meals rather than side dishes or desserts. Ingredients are generally easy to find in an average well-stocked supermarket. For the elaborate multi-meal menus, the cookbook helpfully lists both ingredients you'll need to buy and the ones you probably will have on your pantry shelf so just need to check to make sure they're there. Photos abound of both the finished products and any difficult preparation steps, and the book includes conversion charts as well as a very good index that includes both ingredients and dishes. I also especially liked that each recipe includes a note on just why it works so well, so someone learning to cook can learn the principles behind the recipe so they may be applied elsewhere (by, for example, using pickle juice instead of Worcestershire to brine chicken pieces for one recipe, or substituting other nuts for the cashews in the veggie burgers).

Convenience products don't figure prominently in this book; canned beans and tomatoes are about the extent of it. Nothing I saw required any fancy kitchen gear besides a good knife and maybe a blender or food processor if you have one. This is from-scratch wholesome "clean" cooking. And it isn't "rock pile" drudge cooking, either. Flavor and texture are the guiding principles throughout. Even humble preparations like stew are given the authors' complete attention to make every single dish in this book company-worthy. The authors assume that if you're going to spend time cooking instead of buying to-go convenience products, you'll want the results to be worth eating. And this cookbook's recipes make food that is very much worth the eating. You'll never go wrong with America's Test Kitchen stuff.

Instructions are crystal-clear, given in volume units rather than weight (1/2 cup rather than 4 ounces) in most cases. Recipes are not marked with symbols denoting vegetarian or gluten-free preparations. There are no nutritional information lists given for anything. None of this stuff matters to me much but I'm mentioning it in case it matters to someone else.

This is the cookbook to get the working parent on your list, the young married couple, the college student, the volunteer--anybody who likes good food and wants to cook for themselves but also wants to maximize his or her time in the kitchen. I absolutely recommend this book to anybody who needs a cookbook for good make-ahead food.
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Do you want to self-publish? Are you intimidated by the sheer amount of information out there provided by dozens of companies vying for your money? Fear not--Stacie Vander Pol has saved everyone a bunch of research!

Here, in this tidy and amazingly-priced volume, you'll find detailed comparisons of over twenty print-on-demand printing services that offer packages for self publishers. From the big names like Lulu and Xlibris, to smaller operations like Mill Press and PageFree, Vander Pol crunches the numbers to help you figure out who will get you the most bang for your buck--and who'll just take the money and run. If you're just getting started, or you want to change POD printers, this is an invaluable resource. There's some very useful information in the back for things to do after your book is out, but the main meat of this text deals with the POD printers themselves.

It's a nicely-designed book as well. The layout is neat and easy to read and follow. The charts that compare the printers at a glance are exceptionally helpful. And Vander Pol's organization is impeccable. There's even a substantial index that hits a lot of important topics.

I only have two main complaints. One has to do with the two chapters that are comprised solely of lists of self-published books that have performed well on Amazon.com, one for fiction and one for nonfiction. While I can appreciate the desire to show readers that self-published books can indeed be successful, I think those pages would have been better dedicated to a few specific success stories.

The other problem is one that the author wouldn't be able to handle unless she bought books from every single one of the POD printers she researched--and that's paper quality. Your money and your distribution are indeed important, but if your book is made with cheap paper and poor quality printers, book stores won't want to carry it. Case in point--this book is printed via CreateSpace, which Vander Pol gave an overall rating of "excellent', the best possible. When I received it, I was surprised to see just how thin and flimsy the paper and the cover both were--my brand new book, wrapped tightly in plastic on a cardboard backing as is common with Amazon's packaging, had bent corners because the paper couldn't handle the pressure. Compared to the paper quality of books I have from Lightning Source International (which isn't listed here because they only cater to publishing companies, not self publishers) [...], CreateSpace's paper is subpar.

Still, if you need good information about where to start looking for POD services, this is an incomparably good resource to have access to. Highly recommended.
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There is no comparison! My wife and I found this book to be the authority on everything you need for every holiday around the year. Whether you are hosting a party for 20 people, or just trying to connect with your roots from the bible, there is something in here for everyone. The layout is extremely user friendly.
Each chapter breaks down each holiday/event with a beautiful explanation, followed by a table description, suggestions for how to include children, and then incredible recipes that when prepared, turn out amazing! Main Course, appetizers, desserts, salads, and soups are all included in this one stop book. The pictures of the table settings and prepared meals are clear, tantalizing, and easy to reproduce.
In addition to every holiday found in the old testament, there are ideas for simple elegant dinners, picnics, boy and girl newborn parties, mother's day, and anniversary. There is even a section for guys, fashion, tea parties, and pets! If there is one book you need in your kitchen, this is it. After just a few days, you'll realize you want to give this as a gift as well.
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Cyndi Dale has created a wonderful way to learn some powerful techniques and lessons from the comfort of your home! This set of DVDs is a unique resource to use in order to have a better understanding of energy healing and the chakra system. And while you are ordering this as a treat for yourself or a special gift for a friend, I highly recommend any and all of Cyndi's incredibly enlightening and informative books. She is a gifted soul who has chosen to share her knowledge and plethora of incredible information with the world and I feel so lucky to have the opportunity to receive that glorious information. Her work is stellar and I am sure that you will be quite pleased when you order this set of "The Songbird Sessions"...
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Alli Worthington has written a book that I will consider a RESOURCE more than a "good read"; it IS that, but it's so much more. Right now, I'm NOT in a season of BUSY very often - there are waves, like everyone has, but nothing like it has been.

Alli's book has so much useful information, however, that I still felt she was trying to help ME, individually, and not just the busy mommas and other twenty-and thirty-somethings. Each chapter of BREAKING BUSY ends with a section of "Action Steps", asking yourself questions and actually taking steps to help yourself with each section. There is even a link to her website, where you can find more information on the chapter's information.

The chapter on communication was my favorite. As an interpersonal communications person, it was refreshing to see someone break down interactions to some of the simplest components - allowing us to identify ourselves easily, and giving suggestions to overcome challenges each of us might have in communicating with others.

You might be in that BUSY season of your life, and thinking of adding another something to your plate is laughable - but I highly recommend you read Alli's book, BREAKING BUSY. It's broken into manageable segments, so you don't have to read a LOT to find something to chew on. And it's an easy read, interspersed with examples from her life that will have you laughing
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A great resource that will provide ideas and inspiration years to come. Bravo Brit!
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Opt In Email List Building is a perfect companion resource for both online and offline businesses who have not yet tapped into this cost effective yet extremely profitable arena. This book is easy on the eyes and at the same time, packed with expert knowledge that will take any reader who applies the strategies and techniques on a direct path to list building success. From which autoresponder services you should consider (and why) to useful recommendations on what to actually say to your new subscribers that will keep them engaged, this book covers everything you will want to know before you get started. Why waste time with trial and error? The author of this book bares all to the reader, giving him or her a great selection of paths to be considered in attracting traffic and ways to give your list building system life. Discover methods to perpetually grow your list without even trying, simply by setting up the perfect foundations. Follow these clearly laid plans and apply them to your business and you will most certainly discover the truth behind those who say, "The money is in the list."  Those who are just beginning a business will be light years ahead should they stumble upon this gem first. For some who may have tried their hand at list building but got stuck, this is the tractor that will pull them out of the mud. Already established organizations will quickly realize the massive potential market they have been missing, but following this manual will get them up to speed quickly. From the large corporations to the one man show (especially), every business needs this information and this book has it perfectly packaged.
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This book was an invaluable and wonderful resource for me in my 2 week trip to Rome, Pompeii and some other sites in Italy. Each "tour book" tailors to different aspects - some to art, nightlife, picture books of top-sights, etc.  Rick Steves guide is like having a professional tour guide in your pocket with you on the trip, with lots of advice on not only what to see, when, and why -- but most importantly "how" logistically to save time and money by someone who has done it already! It's also great to read the explanations of what you are seeing in order to appreciate it better, and in many cases can save your money from tour/audio guides at each site.

The only things I found missing/wanting are:
1) Better maps with page number next to site index for description reference
2) More thorough index, for finding keywords of items and neighborhoods mentioned throughout the book

I also like the DK Eye Witness books to flip through great beautiful pictures of highlights to see, though it is short on details and logistics information.

Also be sure to:
* Check out the updates to the book on the website (e.g. skip Mamertine museum)
* Review all the Rick Steves videos on youtube of the sights you plan to see
* Download the free audioguides from Rick Steves website, and there is also a free app in iTunes for your iPhone/iPod/iPad
* Read the book in advance before traveling, and reread sections while on the plane/train... it's so much better to appreciate the sight seeing after already having read and learned something about what you are looking at.
* Bookmark, tab and highlight the key points in the book to remember!