A Wealth of Information for only $2.99
351621
This book may be small compared to other books about health, but it is chock full of information.  It is a very easy, straight forward read.  I love that the author starts by reminding you that you control your activity level and what and how much goes in your mouth.  You are in control of your health.  I love the meal examples, the foods to eat list and the foods to avoid list.  Great for planning your grocery shopping.  Each chapter has tons of information that is easy to understand and easy to implement in your life.  The author takes you through what to eat (and why), what types of exercises to do, and what types of supplements benefit your health (and specifies what each does for your body).  This book is less than the price of a fancy drink from Starbucks, but worth ten times the price.
1965567
I purchased this quick read several months ago from the writers' web site.  This is an amazing compilation of all the "need to know" info in one tidy package.  All the leg work has been done, and questions answered for those of us yearning to venture out on our own!
Definitely worth more than the asking price!
2297615
Some excellent information and well worth the read.
1834915
This book is very straight-forward and easy to use, chock full of useful information. The organization is simple, and listings are complete (containing year published and prizes received, as well as author, illustrator and edition info) and informative. Not only do they give information about the content and it's value to a child, but also its source and its context and an opinion about the best edition in which to invest and the availability of different editions (where useful)!
Wide margins are included, for note-taking.
There are multiple indexes at the end which are invaluable in themselves - about 80 pages worth! The titles are indexed by title, author, illustrator, age-appropriate, and special subject.  A bibliography is also included.
This resource is a valuable and delightful resource for any family
2221043
I literally spent hours on Amazon.com looking for books on self-publishing and e-publishing. As anyone reading this review will know for themselves, there are hundreds and hundreds, perhaps even thousands. Narrow it down to just non-fiction, and it's still a lot of books and ebooks to go through before making a purchasing decision.

Sifting the wheat from the chaff isn't easy, especially if one really doesn't know much about the topic and is looking to get some solid, valuable information at a reasonable cost. The authors write fancy blurbs and get people to write glowing reviews, but those don't always match the reality of what's between the covers. I mentioned a reasonable cost. But it's not just paying one to ten dollars, for example. It's also the time that one spends reading the information, and trying to put it to good use. One can always make more money, but getting back wasted time? Impossible!

This is the first book I bought on this topic. It's actually the second edition, and I'm really glad I took the time to think about my decision because when I came back a few days later to buy it, Ms. Hendrickson had uploaded the latest version. Timing is everything! I was actually quite impressed with the first edition. It was clear to me that it was a straight-forward, no bull presentation of the subject matter. It didn't make outrageous claims ("you'll be a millionaire in no time if you just follow these steps"), and it didn't seem to leave out crucial information in order to make you buy another book (or two or three ) from the same author to get the rest of the information, a favourite trick played by some unscrupulous authors.

Another reason I chose this ebook is that I researched the writer by checking out her other books, and by visiting her website. She's writing about what she knows, and not just making this stuff up out of thin air as is often the case with some of the people slapping together information and throwing it up for sale. For example, she's written a whole series of books about genealogy, a very popular topic. She knows how to research and put together non-fiction topics of interest to people. She's also well-respected by other well-known non-fiction writers. And she's been doing this for awhile. She's no flash in the pan. She's the real deal, the kind from which one can really learn something.

Sure this ebook is only five bucks, and for some people, that's not a lot of money. But remember what I said about time. And not wanting to waste it. True it won't take long to read, but the real investment in time is applying the lessons she lays out. You don't have to worry about going down the wrong path and wasting hours or days or weeks putting bad advice into practice and finding out that it is indeed bad advice!

By the way, be sure to visit her site and blog and don't forget to check out the links in this book. She's got a few excellent freebies to help you kickstart your writing as well as mailing list which is free to join. One reason I like all these extras is because to me it further demonstrates that she's the real deal, not a hit-and-run cut-and-scrape artist out to take advantage of people.

Oh yeah, I bought three more of her books. The one about using Evernote, the one about making your book work harder, and the one about 55 promotions. Check them out too.
4373471
I guess You get what you pay for ($2.99) . Full of very general information that could be gleaned in about five minutes of web surfing.
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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.
1938066
Wow, what a great treasure in a small package. The Illustrated Timeline of Religion: A Crash Course in Words and Pictures contains masses of information on world religions, those well known and some quite obscure. Beginning with some of the earliest known religious observances up to the year 2005, the book includes important dates for the establishment of traditions, deaths of pivotal religious leaders and other major events that impact regional practices. Along the way the author, Laura Smith, color codes the timeline and includes numerous related photographs.

As the reader, be aware that most entries contain less than a paragraph of information. This book will certainly stimulate your interest, but further research is required on all fronts. It's quite an ambitious project. Along with only offering tidbits of information, each page is filled with two or more sections that only share a date--thus not necessarily related in theme or content with other segments on the same page. This makes the book less appealing as a daily reader and more useful as a resource.

It's a great starting point and worth having in your library.
4879919
This wonderful tome of information, analysis, and conjecture is a bargain if ever there was one. The material covers all the major areas of content, licensing, rights, devices, platforms, and distribution...where it's gone, where it is, and where it's going.

There's a hint of snark at the true impact & strategy of how social companies will play into the television experience of the future (with an admitted slant against Twitter), but it makes for a more well-rounded discussion.
3033621
This is Gaston's second series, book copyright 1986.
The preface, as always is the case with Gaston's books,
adds greatly to the entire information this book offers.

Following is:
1. New and revised historical information, (6 pages)
2. Mold identification chart, (2 pages)
3. Suggested chronology (revised) of R.S. and E.S. Schlegelmilch marks, (1 page)
4. Marks reprinted from 1st edition, (7 pages, full color,
plus one page fake and misleading marks)
5. 647 full colored photos, many showing multiple items.
6. Index for named molds and decoration themes.
7. The price guide is the last 5 pages.

There is much additional information not included in her first book,
and these items aren't repeats.
This is a valueable addition for a good library on R.S.Prussia
3149314
Lots of great info, I am glad I bought it!
3891583
I can't say enough about the quality of information in this book!  Get it and start saving money now
594850
Pro - the book has a nice layout with helpful tips, and well written directions with plenty of accompanying pictures
Con - much of the information contained within can be found for free elsewhere: I've found similar information/tutorials for free on the author's website or by doing basic web searches; but, if you don't have regular internet access than this book is a great resource.
1245585
I am usually one of those people that stays away from books like this, because I'm worried about how much of the information would actually apply to me, and with this book I was surprised by how much I got out of it.

First off, Chris does an amazing job of speaking directly to the reader in a concise and easy to understand way. This is great, because too often the writer tries to use lofty or profession-specific language instead of speaking to the audience.

Secondly, a lot of the information was actually useful. There are lists of different groups to join on facebook as well as websites to check out for new marketing techniques.  Chris breaks down a lot of different services he has tried and his experiences, and then gives recommendation on how valuable services can be, and he does it without trying to sound like he is the complete authority. This is all personal experience.

There are a few passages that aren't as relevant and several broken links to products/services that no longer exist, but that can be expected, and hopefully Chris will keep the book up to date with good information as time goes by.

All in all, a solid reference for any aspiring author.
2696123
A lot of the books I review delve deeply into very specific topics, this is not the case with Street Smarts. Offering just one page per topic it covers everything from marketing yourself to buying a car, and everything in between.

The cover suggests it is for someone graduating from student to working professional, and while they certainly would benefit from reading this book, anyone can learn something from Street Smarts.
Jim Randel succeeds in showing you where your knowledge gaps are, areas you may not even have considered. He exposes your weaknesses and gives you ideas on how to turn them into strengths. He really covers a lot for such a short book. The concepts aren't original, but the presentation is. It's expert content, expertly curated. That's where the value lies.

And that's my one negative. Half the pages in this book are empty, containing either a quote or a picture. So really you're buying a 125 page book. This space could easily have helped provide even more pertinent information or covered a wider range of topics.

Despite this I fully recommend this book for what it achieves in such a short space. It's a quick read and it won't solve all your problems, but it will help identify them and set you on the right path.

Disclaimer - I was given a free copy of this book by the Publisher.
1308137
This series provides a wealth of information about early Virginia immigrants, all well documented.  It covers not only those who came to Virginia from 1607-1625, but also follows their successive descendants, often for 5 generations.  So even if the individuals you are researching did not arrive in Virginia that early, if they married into families that did come from 1607-1625, you will find them in this series, containing a total of 4022 pages, including the thorough index.  Do be aware that the alphabetical breakdown for Volume One (Families A-F) is published in 2 separate parts which must be purchased individually.  Although the title calls both "Volume One Families A-F," Part A is A-Ch, and Part B includes families Cl-F.  The title for these two parts is somewhat misleading and could be handled better.  You're buying 4 books, and they should be labeled Volume One, Volume Two, Volume Three, and Volume Four.  Neverthless, that is a small issue.  The series costs over $270, but is so rich in well-sourced information, the price is definitely a bargain.
578777
I picked this book up when it was offered free for the Kindle and wasn't expecting much. I was pleasantly surprised how much information was packed into this easy read. Everything is laid out very clearly with easy to follow steps. The value of the bonus materials that are linked to far exceeds the cost of the book. If you are freelancing or doing any kind of work online this book is for you.