I have been wanting to publish a poetry book for quite awhile now. I don't know how. I do not want to self-publish it as I do not seem to have the money. Who do you think would be the best person to contact about publishing a poetry book?
Weight Watcher's Quick Start Book (1980)
Weight Watchers Quick Start program in the 80s came with pamphlets. Does anyone have the yellow week one pamphlet that had a skinned down version of the whole plan? I would really luv a copy it worked so well and I lost it.
Two wonderful books I found at the library regarding kids. One book is on how to talk to kids so they can learn.
I am a librarian, so I know about many sources for books. It is always best to see the books before you purchase them, but that isn't always possible. I have found that amazon.com is the best review source.
Book Review: Earlene Fowler's Benni Harper Series
For any reader out there who enjoys mysteries as well as family life and quilt-making may I suggest Earlene Fowler's "Benni Harper" series. There are 13 of them, each named for a quilt pattern, and they just get better and better from number one to number 13.
One year, my daughter hosted a book exchange for some of her friends and neighbors. Kids brought their used books and took turns selecting new old books. We baked a cake shaped like a book and that was it. The kids played outside afterward.
"Classics of Organization Theory" Book
I am looking for a book called "Classics of Organization Theory", which is written by Jay M. Shafritz, J. Steven Ott and Yong Suk Jang.
Any one who knows me knows that I am a big one to give books for Christmas. I believe that books can become our friends and that a well loved book is a happy book. So in the spirit of Christmas I give you 25 days of Christmas books.
My Frugal Life: Learning from the Tightwad Gazette
I started getting serious about being frugal when my husband lost his job. I checked out all the money saving books I could find at the library and by far the most helpful was "The Tightwad Gazette. It was written in the 1990's but is still very helpful.
If you like to read, you might be interested to know that it takes somewhere in the neighborhood of 5 trees to print 1,000 books. At first glance this may not sound like much, but consider the fact that about 3 billion books are sold each year worldwide.
Recommended Reading for Financial Security
For anyone who wants his/her life to include financial security, I highly recommend the reading and putting into practice the suggestions made in the book by George S. Clason, "The Richest Man in Babylon".
Link: What Book Got You Hooked?
I vote for the Literacy site for free, among others, daily so those sites will receive donations for their cause . Right now the Literacy site has a question posted: "What Book Got You Hooked?"
As one of Jehovah's Witnesses, I use my Bible on a daily basis. My Bible only has 1 piece of ribbon as a place mark. During my Bible reading, I find a lot of Scriptures I would like to remember, so this is what I did.
Looking for Old Fairy Tales Book
I had a book of fairy tales when I was a child and it finally fell apart. My mother threw it away one day and I would like to replace it. I do not know the title of it (sadly) and it has been 10 years since I have seen it. I purchased it at a yard sale. Now that I have children, I would like to read them stories from this book. There are many books out there that are good, but I want this particular book.
Websites That Sell Really Cheap Books
Does anyone out there know of a website that carries really cheap used books? I'm also not too particular about what shape the books are in, as long as they're not missing any pages. Preferably one that has reasonable shipping rate.
Ask About Your Library's Book Sale
Check out your local library Web site or ask to learn if they are having a book sale. Many libraries have them and sell donated books and other media for little or nothing. The second part of this tip is for parents to look for seasonal children's books at these sales, since these collections are usually depleted from the libraries around the time of the respective holiday.
I use post it note paper as bookmarks. You can get the really small ones in a variety of colors, they work really great. Plus, they don't slip out of books like regular bookmarks.
Use Paint Swatches As Bookmarks
Paint Swatches make great bookmarks. When I'm at the hardware store I pickup a stack of paint swatches, so I know I will never be without my bookmark again!
Use your left-over wallpaper to cover your kid's books this school year. Wallpaper is sturdy, lasts, and it's also a way to make use of what you have.
Book Review - 101 Things to Do with a Cake Mix
This is to the person who was looking for recipes to use her cake mixes. I bought a great little cook book titled: "101 Things To Do With A Cake Mix" by Stephanie Ashcraft
Book Review: Don't Waste Money, Spend It!
This book is about mindful spending. Unlike many other frugal living advisers, the author unabashedly shares her entertaining mistakes. Some examples: She once left a bathroom heater on all summer and ran up a high utility bill. She also re-gifted a book for a child's birthday party forgetting that there was an inscription on the flyleaf.
Sometimes simple is best. I have had many bookmarks in my life. They have fallen out, or made the books appear bulky.
Book Review: Spaghetti And Meatballs For All
"Spaghetti and Meatballs for All" is a great book for teaching area and perimeter. The book also contains other activities . You can order a teacher's guide to expand your lessons at www.letsreadmath.com
Any one who knows me knows that I am a big one to give books for Christmas. I believe that books can become our friends and that a well loved book is a happy book. So in the spirit of Christmas I give you 25 days of Christmas books.
If you like to read, you might be interested to know that it takes somewhere in the neighborhood of 5 trees to print 1,000 books. At first glance this may not sound like much, but consider the fact that about 3 billion books are sold each year worldwide.
