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183,95 kr. While traveling to the Western town of Fort Collins, Colorado, a new bride watches in horror as her husband is swept away in a flash flood. She fears she'll never see him again, but a year later, he walks into town-with a beautiful woman on his arm . . .A new sweet Historical Western Romance by best-selling author Charlene Whitman-Book 2 in The Front Range Series1875 Beset by a sudden spring storm on the Front Range, newlywed Grace Cunningham watches in horror as her husband, Monty, is swept downriver. Pregnant and despairing, she stumbles into Fort Collins and tries to make a life for herself, praying that one day the man she loves will walk into town and back into her life.Montgomery Cunningham wakens on the bank of a river with no recollection of who he is or how he got the gash on his head. A woman named Stella, who claims to be his fiancée, nurses him back to health. Plagued by images of a faceless woman who he is certain is the key to his past, Monty concedes to Stella's pressure to marry him and move to Fort Collins, but he quickly regrets his actions.A year after Grace's tragic loss, Monty walks into the dress shop where she works-with a woman on his arm. Shocked that Monty has no recollection of her, Grace is determined to win back his heart. Somehow she must help him regain his memories and his buried love for her-and not just for her sake but for the sake of their infant son, Ben. Monty, miserable in his marriage to a woman he hardly knows, is inexplicably drawn to Grace. Every time he's near her, memories surface, but they are hazy and troubling. He's torn between his vows and the desires of his heart, for he cannot stay away from Grace.Grace's hope is sparked when Monty starts recalling glimpses of his past. But when murderous outlaws come to town, she is thrust into grave danger. Monty risks his life to rescue her, only to face even greater perils in the treacherous mountains. Can she truly hang on to hope when she is about to lose all she loves? This new full-length Historical Western Romance novel takes readers on a heart-wrenching journey of love, loss, and hope amid the dangers and challenges in Colorado Territory's wild frontier.Don't miss Colorado Promise, Book 1 in The Front Range series (Historical Western Romance)The Examiner says of author Charlene Whitman: "An adequate writer of historical fiction will include minor bits and pieces about the setting of their story. A good writer will do a bit of research to make sure there are historical facts included in the pages of their novel. A superb writer will create characters that could have actually lived during the time in which the story takes place and allows them to act as people in that time period would have really acted. Charlene Whitman is a superb writer."
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- Cinematic Techniques to Supercharge Your Writing
173,95 kr. Want to write a visually powerful novel? Shoot Your Novel takes an in-depth look at cinematic technique for fiction writers. No other writing craft book teaches you the secret of how to "show, don't tell."Best-selling authors of every genre know the secret to hooking readers-by showing, not telling, their story. But writers are not taught how to "show" scenes in a cinematic way. Without a clear, concise, and precise method for constructing dynamic scenes, a writer will likely end up with a flat, lifeless novel.Filmmakers, screenwriters, and movie directors utilize cinematic technique to create visual masterpieces, and novelists can too-by adapting their methods in their fiction writing. By "shooting" your novel, you can supercharge your story!Sol Stein, in his book Stein on Writing said, "Readers, transformed by film and TV, are used to seeing stories. The reading experience . . . is increasingly visual." Novelists today-regardless of genre-need to learn how to write cinematically because that's what readers want!Inside, you'll learn: The real secret to "show, don't tell" and how it's all about "the moment"More than a dozen "camera shots" novelists can borrow from screenwriters and directors to create powerful, active scenesInstruction on how to piece camera shots together to create cinematic scene segmentsExamples from novels and screenplays showcasing each facet of cinematic techniqueHow to devise a thematic image system of key shots, motifs, and imagesWays to use colors, shapes, sounds, and angles for purposeful subliminal effectShooting your novel with a filmmaker's eye will transform your good novel into a great one and will change forever the way you approach constructing your scenes. No other book gives you such deep, thorough instruction in cinematic technique for fiction writing.Here's what some best writing instructors and best-selling authors have to say about this essential writing craft book: "With such an extensive amount of experience in the screenwriting and filmmaking process (since childhood), it comes as no surprise that C. S .Lakin writes with a trustworthy authority and wealth of insight when it comes to the craft of building dynamic scenes within novels. The pace and flow of Shoot Your Novel makes it easy to follow and the various tips and pointers strewn throughout are succinct. Of particular note is the smart curation of novel excerpts, authors, and filmmakers she cites as examples for the tips she suggests. If you have trouble understanding some of the pointers/tips theoretically, the excerpts always make it more clear. Having myself adapted The War of the Roses for both film and stage, I can say that I have actually used quite a few of the techniques Lakin discusses and the one I like the most is the use of portraying "daydreaming" when writing from the POV of a character, effectively blending past, present, and future in one single scene-there is a lot of this going on in The War of the Roses and it is one of the aspects of the story flow that has made the rendering of the character a success. Well worth the read!" -Warren Adler, best-selling author of The War of the Roses and Random Hearts "With Shoot Your Novel, Susanne Lakin does something wonderful and unique. While lots of us in the business of helping writers and storytellers recommend adding vivid images to scenes, Lakin goes much further to reveal how employing the tools and techniques of movie directing, editing and cinematography will give your fiction deeper meaning and greater emotional impact. Her book is an essential tool for any serious novelist." -Michael Hauge, Hollywood screenwriting coach, author of Writing Screenplays That Sell
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- The Secret to Crafting an Unforgettable Novel
173,95 kr. Learn the secret of how to write the heart of your story! This writing skills book, full of fiction writing technique, is like no other.Some novelists write with the goal of becoming a best seller, hoping for wealth and fame. Some just want to write novels that earn them a steady income so they can feed their families and pay their bills. Some write to express their creativity and don't care if anyone ever reads their books.Then there are the other writers. They want to write an unforgettable novel-the kind of book that gets called a classic, that endures the ravages of time, that stays long in readers' hearts and changes their lives.These writers want to know the secret of how to reach the heart of their readers. If you are one of those writers, Writing the Heart of Your Story is the book you've been waiting for.Inside, you'll learn: what the most important key elements are that must be in the very first scene of your novel-and some in the first paragraph.how to tap into the heart of your story, characters, setting, plot, and themes by employing specific writing exercises.ways to brainstorm ideas for plot, themes, motifs, setting, and rich characters through asking a series of questions that will take you deeper below the surface of your story.what the most important question is that must be asked in the opening scene in order to write an unforgettable novel.what three things each character must be asked for them to become truly believable and compelling.the secrets to structuring powerful scenes by focusing on the "high moment."Don't just write a good novel. Write a great one-by mining the heart of your story!Here's what the best writing instructors and bloggers have to say about this essential writing craft book: "A fresh and motivating take on conventional wisdom, but with unconventional heart. This is highly accessible teaching that transcends 'how to' and goes deep into 'why to' in a way that will force you to choose between reading it again and jumping on your own project. Bravo."-Larry Brooks, best-selling author of Story Engineering and Story Physics"As authors, our job is to make people feel, and to do this we need to connect with our own deepest selves in the hope that we can meet the reader where they are. This book will teach you how to delve into your own heart in order to impact those who read your words." -Joanna Penn, author of From Idea to Book "A veritable compendium of sound writing advice and technique. Written in a style that is both accessible and fun, Lakin's book will be a welcome companion on your writing journey."-James Scott Bell, best-selling author of Conflict and Suspense and Plot and Structure"I read dozens of writing craft books every year. All too many of them are ho-hum, been-there-done-that. This one is absotively posolutely not. Lakin offers a refreshingly structured-and yet freeing-approach to not just creating a solidly entertaining story but to crafting a tale of emotional resonance and resilience. Her useful writing exercises and spot-on story sense offer epiphany after epiphany. This is one I will read and reread."-K. M. Weiland, author of Outlining Your Novel and Structuring Your Novel"C. S. Lakin once again shares her generous heart and knowledge and experience with writers in this inspiring and inspired Writing the Heart of Your Story. Ready to take your writing to the next level? Lakin offers practical exercises to help you bring heart to your own stories." -Martha Alderson, author of The Plot Whisperer series of writing books
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183,95 kr. Colorado PromiseBook One in the Front Range series - Historical Western RomanceIn this passionate sweet Western Historical Romance, author Charlene Whitman introduces Emma Bradshaw-a high-society young woman from New York, who is forced to move out to the untamed Front Range in Colorado and finds that true love can withstand all the dangers the West can throw at her.Greeley, Colorado, in 1875 is a town built on a promise . . .. . . but to Emma it is a desert prison in the middle of a hostile and dusty prairie. Emma had hoped to go to Vassar College, to pursue her dreams of becoming a botanical illustrator. But when her father, struck with "Western fever" moves the family out West, Emma's dreams are shattered. Her only consolation is that her childhood friend, handsome Randall Turnbull, has moved to Greeley to work for his railroad baron father. Her heart sparked by his comforting presence, she hopes Randall will fall in love with her and marry her.But promises often turn bitter . . .. . . as Lucas Rawlings, veterinarian and horse lover, well knows. Lucas has lived on the Front Range for three years at Sarah Banks's horse ranch, after stumbling down from the Rockies consumed with grief. Since losing his precious wife and baby in childbirth, he doesn't think his heart can bear ever loving again. But Sarah, a half-Cheyenne with a medicine woman for a grandmother, has a vision showing it's time Lucas married again. He scoffs until he rescues Emma in a sudden hailstorm and their lives become intricately entwined.Emma must choose-and fight-for the man she loves, at the risk of all she loves . . .Emma yearns for the comfort and familiarity of Randall's company, but Lucas's easy confidence and gentle ways snag her heart. Facing a new life beset by grasshoppers, drought, and blizzards is hard enough. But when murderous ranchers try to force Sarah off her land, and her brother takes up dangerous company, the lives of her family and the man she's come to love are threatened. It will take a miracle-and the strength and promises of true love-to come through unscathed in this untamed land.Colorado Promise is the first book in the Front Range series-a rich full-length novel full of sweet, heartwarming, and chaste romance. Watch for Colorado Hope and Colorado Dream in 2014!*Best-selling romance author Marylu Tyndall says about this Historical Western Romance: "A fresh new voice in Historical Romance, Charlene Whitman captured me from the beginning with characters I won't soon forget, a sizzling-sweet romance, a love triangle, spiteful villains, heart-throbbing heroes, and a plot full of intrigue that kept me guessing. Ms. Whitman's magnificent research transported me to the Colorado plains and left me longing to join the characters amid the wildflower-dotted fields, rushing rivers, and panoramic Rocky Mountains. Fans of Historical Western Romance will not soon forget Colorado Promise." *Historical romance author Lillian Gafni says this about sweet Western Colorado Promise "Ms. Whitman's writing on the page pleases the senses and the mind. Words roll on the tongue and fill the reader with wonders of the countryside and olden times of living wild on the frontier. You can feel and smell the scents of wild grass, the warm ranch fires in the evenings, and cattle mooing in the background. A most enjoyable book that merits five stars! I didn't know I could fall in love with Western Romance, but I did. This beautifully written story is a breath of fresh air." Historical Romance Book Categories: Sweet Historical Western RomanceHistorical Western RomanceWestern Love Stories
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153,95 kr. Conundrum explores the landscape of family betrayal, suicide, depression, and loss, while inspiring hope and the belief that through pain can come redemption and even joy. This is one woman's journey of discovery--to find not only the truth of her father's death but her lost self that has been wandering from childhood. A happily married man with three small children decides one day he no longer wants to live. He gives himself leukemia and nine months later is dead. This is the conundrum Lisa Sitteroff is determined to solve regarding her dead father-the tale her mother, Ruth, told Lisa and her two brothers, Rafferty and Neal, throughout their childhood. But Lisa, now thirty and watching Raff suffer from the ravages of bipolar illness, believes if she can solve this puzzle, she might somehow save her brother. For Raff's pain is intrinsically tied up with feelings of parental abandonment. What starts as a noble goal for Lisa soon grows into a vicious family war, wreaking destruction on Lisa's marriage. Lisa discovers details of her parents' relationship that her mother has long hidden. Shocking clues appear as Lisa reads a letter her father, Nathan, wrote before he died, prompting her to visit Nathan's former boss, Ed Hutchinson. From him, Lisa learns that her engineer father helped design a generator run by radioactive materials. Ed lets slip that Nathan participated in a dangerous secret experiment, a fact her mother discounts as Nathan's cause of death. Accusations and excuses fly. Yet, how much of what Lisa uncovers is true? Is truth solely subjective? Lisa sifts through layers of lies as she journeys into her father's story, seeking to understand this man she never knew. Meanwhile, her mother responds in fury and tries to destroy Lisa's life, determined to keep Lisa from uncovering her dark secrets. Conundrum asks whether a search for truth is worth the price, and shows how separating from toxic family members might sometimes be the only recourse for survival. Lisa pays a high price for truth, but in the end finds it worthwhile.
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- The Cutest Kitten Ever!
113,95 kr. Binky is funny, frisky, curious and always getting into things. Most of all, Binky is the cutest kitten ever! Based on Dr. Sa's beloved childhood pet, Binky is sure to purr his way into your heart and make you laugh out loud.
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183,95 kr. A new full-length novel in The Front Range series of sweet historical Western romance!Two ranching tycoons. A decades-old feud. A sheriff bent on ridding the town of lawlessness . . . In the midst of the trouble brewing in Laramie City in 1878, Julia Carson yearns to be free of her parents' smothering and wonders whether she'll ever find a man worthy to love in such a violent town rife with outlaws.But when Robert Morrison sneaks onto her ranch the night of her sixteenth birthday party, Cupid shoots his arrows straight and true. Aware that their courtship would be anathema to their fathers, who are sworn enemies, Robert and Julia arrange a tryst.Yet, their clandestine dalliance does not go unnoticed, and forces seek to destroy what little hope their romance has to bloom. The star-crossed lovers face heartache and danger as violence erupts. When all hope is lost, Joseph Tuttle, the new doctor at the penitentiary, is given a letter and a glass vial from Cheyenne medicine woman Sarah Banks.The way of escape poses deadly dangers, but it is the only way for Robert and Julia to be together. It will take the greatest measure of faith and courage to come through unscathed, but love always conquers fear.Wyoming Tryst is part of The Front Range series of sweet historical Western romance set in the 1870s. The novels in The Front Range Series can be read in any order. Immerse yourself in the world of Charlene Whitman's characters, set in the Wild West in the 1870s-sweet heart-thumping romance that will inspire, uplift, and send your spirit soaring.Don't miss the other books in the series: Wild Horses, Wild Hearts, Colorado Promise, Colorado Hope, Wild Secret, Wild Longing, and Colorado Dream.The Examiner says of author Charlene Whitman: "An adequate writer of historical fiction will include minor bits and pieces about the setting of their story. A good writer will do a bit of research to make sure there are historical facts included in the pages of their novel. A superb writer will create characters that could have actually lived during the time in which the story takes place and allows them to act as people in that time period would have really acted. Charlene Whitman is a superb writer."Praise for Charlene Whitman's historical romance novels: Colorado Promise: "A fresh new voice in Historical Romance, Charlene Whitman captured me from the beginning with characters I won't soon forget, a sizzling-sweet romance, a love triangle, spiteful villains, heart-throbbing heroes, and a plot full of intrigue that kept me guessing. Ms. Whitman's magnificent research transported me to the Colorado plains and left me longing to join the characters amid the wildflower-dotted fields, rushing rivers, and panoramic Rocky Mountains. Fans of Historical Western Romance will not soon forget Colorado Promise." -best-selling romance author Marylu TyndallColorado Hope: "A great writer paints stunning pictures with words. Ms. Whitman is a great writer. Her characters are realistic and unique; their reactions to the oft-outlandish circumstances in which they are placed are genuine and often heart-wrenching. I read much of this book with tears in my eyes. A definite page-turner." -M. AndersonColorado Dream: "A courageous protagonist in relentless pursuit of her dream hooked me from the first page of this wonderful novel. Whitman's 'sweet romance' is just that and so much more-her characters are deep and thought-provoking, the story well paced. And her research is impeccable. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and will be reading the others in this series." -award-winning author Ginny Yttrup
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- How to Find Your Place in God
108,95 kr. The Bible tells us God values us. That the Creator of the universe knew us before we were formed in the womb and watched our bones knit together. And, more astounding than that, He saw our entire life spread out before Him before we were even conceived. The psalmist wrote:
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- How to Unlock Your Heart to Discover God's Purpose for Your Life
88,95 kr. God is speaking . . . Are you listening?God speaks to us every day, all the time. But in order to hear Him, we need to position ourselves appropriately. In order to distinguish God
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- A Memoir Workbook
153,95 kr. Stories are powerful, and God created humans to be storytellers.Do you feel led to share what you've gone through and the insights you've learned in life? Do you long to tell your story but don't know where to start?Writing Your Story for God's Glory will show you, step by step, all you need to know to tell a powerful and well-written memoir.With pen in hand, you'll mine your memories and begin to put them in a coherent order. Passages from memoirs and writing prompts will help you get your creative juices flowing.Whether you want to publish your story or write it for yourself, this unique workbook will help you learn the most effective ways to convey your life experiences onto the page.Inside, you'll learn these essential aspects to memoir writing: How to identify your unique story as well as the things that make your story universalThe many ways memoir can be structured, with examples to help you decide how to lay out your storyHow to determine a beginning and an ending pointWays to bring your story to life with sensory detailWhat "voice" is and why it's important to write from the "mature self"How to craft distilled dialogue that is engaging and sounds naturalHow to protect yourself and others when you write your memoirWhat theme is and why you need oneHow to pick an appropriate title for your memoirWriting a memoir is a journey of the heart. Writing Your Story for God's Glory is a light that guides your path, from start to finish.
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- The Innovative Method for Plotting Your Scenes
173,95 kr. Layer your novel to success with this innovative, simple technique!Writing a terrific novel is a complex endeavor. And while there are hundreds of books, podcasts, and blog posts that teach aspiring authors how to structure scenes and plot out a solid story, none implement the most intuitive and effective method for success.What is that method?Layering.Novels are made up of dozens of scenes, and regardless of genre, time-tested structure dictates what key scenes are needed and where. Most writers are familiar with some of those scenes: the Inciting Incident, the Midpoint, and the Climax, to name a few.But novelists need more than a few landmarks to find their way across the tricky terrain of novel plotting.They need a surefire method to organizing all their scenes.In Layer Your Novel, you'll be introduced to an innovative, intuitive method for arranging your scenes and crafting a beautifully structured story.First, you construct the ten most important scenes as a foundation.From there, you choose from one of three methods to craft a second layer of scenes: the action-reaction layer, the subplot layer, or the romance layer.Once your second layer is integrated, next comes the third layer: the processing scenes that the glue your plot together.In Layer Your Novel, you'll learn: What the 5 major turning points are and where they're placed in your novelHow to know exactly where to start your story and how to set up your premiseWhat the ten key scenes are that serve as the framework for your novelWhat pinch points are and why you need themHow to craft those essential twists and where they're placed in your story for greatest impactWhy your protagonist's goal is the key to great storytellingHow to come up with a meaningful subplot that will showcase your story's themesHow a romance novel is structured and how to plot out the romance story lineHow to analyze best sellers in your genre to identify and learn from the layers evident in their plotsHow to apply this layering method to novellasSpecial bonus analyses! In Layer Your Novel, you'll dig into deconstructions of best-selling novels across genres to see how successful authors have their key scenes in all the right places, which gives credence to this practical layering method. In contrast, examples of best sellers are dissected to show the structural flaws due to the lack of the needed foundational framework that this layering method advocates.Don't guess what scenes you need in your novel. Don't guess where your scenes go. Guessing usually leads to novel failure.With the method you'll learn in Layer Your Novel, you'll guess no more.You can write terrific novels, every time, if you layer your novel following this blueprint!
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- The Surefire Way to Become a Super-Productive Writer
153,95 kr. Want to become a successful author? If so, you're going to have to crank out books. And not mediocre books but high-quality ones.Why? Because that's what readers expect and want.Regardless of whether you write fiction or nonfiction, if you want to get established as an author, you need to be productive. Highly productive.You can't just write one terrific book and call it good, expecting that singular work to carry you atop the wave of success for years to come.Studies show readers want 3-4 books a year from their favorite authors. And to build traction and a growing audience, authors need to deliver.But how many writers have the time to write that many books?In today's busy world, amid distractions and demands, it's hard to carve out time to write even one book a year.But plenty of super-busy people find time to crank out numerous high-quality books. And in this in-depth look on the topic, you'll learn the strategies that help them-and will help you-be super productive.If you want to grow your readership, you need to write the best books you can-and that means strategizing to optimize every factor that impacts your writing.Here are some of the things you'll learn in Crank it Out!: How to dig deep into the Productivity ABCs-attitude, biology, and choices-and analyze yourself to prepare to make the needed adjustments to be super productiveHow to spot destructive attitudes and rewire them to allow you to break through to successHow to determine your biological prime time and identify your peak hours to write in order to get the most out of your writing timeHow to hack around your excuses, bad habits, and distractions that are blocking your wayHow to alter your sleeping, eating, and other behaviors to ensure peak performanceHow to thwart self-sabotage and perfectionism, which prevent you from becoming the super-productive writer you long to bePlenty of people who work full-time, have heavy family responsibilities, or deal daily with chronic health issues or physical challenges find ways to crank out books. They do so because writing is important to them.How badly do you want it?Now's the time to stop making excuses and start becoming proactive. Instead of complaining you have no time to write, take the challenge this book presents.There's a surefire way to becoming a super-productive writer, and it's as simple as ABC.
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- The Fiction Writer's Handy Guide to Grammar, Punctuation, and Word Usage
153,95 kr. Finally! A grammar guide specifically designed for fiction writers! Introducing the second edition, with more than fifty new entries!WRITING CORRECTLY DOESN'T HAVE TO BE HARDGreat writers write well. Grammatical errors mark a manuscript as unprofessional and the author as sloppy or an amateur. But you don't have to memorize the myriad of grammar, punctuation, and usage rules to have a well-written book. If you're a novelist or write creative nonfiction, this handy guide is essential-giving you the most common and applicable rules and tips to make your book shine-minus the pain!Inside you'll findShort, concise, and often humorous explanations of important grammar, punctuation, and word usage rules as featured on the award-winning blog Live Write Thrive.Bonus fiction-writing tips to help you tighten your prose and say what you mean in fewer, more appropriate words.Easy-to-navigate sections and a comprehensive index so you can find the answer to your grammar question right away.Whether you're a novice or experienced writer, you'll benefit from these clear and helpful explanations of grammar and usage based on The Chicago Manual of Style-the US book publishing industry's authoritative reference guide. You no longer need to search the web or thumb through a stack of grammar books to find simple answers to your grammar questions. With Say What? at your fingertips, you'll spend less time fretting over grammar and more time writing. And you'll become a better writer in the process!Here's what writing instructors say about this handy grammar book: "Good, concise and easily accessible reference books on grammar and usage is hard to find. I mean, are hard to find. This is one of them."-James Scott Bell, bestselling novelist, writing coach, and author of Revision and Self-Editing for Publication"This handy, user-friendly reference book, presented with style and humor, is a must for any writer serious about honing their craft and garnering respect for their works. An essential resource, the e-book will save you time with all its quick links to the short, snappy topics, and the print version is small enough to stay within reach beside your computer, so I highly recommend getting both. Respected editor and writer Susanne Lakin succeeds in making a dry topic interesting and meaningful! And using this book will also help you reduce your editing costs."-Jodie Renner, editor and author of Style That Sizzles"As a self-professed grammar nerd, let me just say this: The world needs more grammar nerds. Editor Lakin is doing her part to make this happen with her pithy, fun, and supremely useful guide to the everyday writing mistakes most of us don't even realize we're making. Her book is conversational and approachable enough to make for enjoyable reading. But its true value is in its 'lookupability.' This is the perfect guide to keep on your desk, next to your computer, for those moments when you're just not sure which word is right."-K. M. Weiland, author of Structuring Your Novel and Outlining Your Novel
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- Cottage in the Clouds (A Bahamian Folktale)
108,95 kr. Bouki, a greedy cowardly goat, and Rabby, a witty courageous trickster are long time friends. On the search for food, the two buddies find themselves in a spirit cottage. However, the occupants are on their way home! The two have a history of beating the odds but this one might take more than luck. Bouki and Rabby are beloved characters in Bahamian Folklore. After reading this hilarious misadventure they will be two of your favorites!
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- Perceptions of Racial Climate
88,95 kr. In Dr. SaFiya D. Hoskins' study, 'White Faculty at HBCUs: Perceptions of Racial Climate, ' white faculty members shared their experiences in making sense of their perceptions of Historically Black College and University (HBCU) campuses. As such, participants discussed their perceptions of diversity, campus involvement, collegial and faculty-student interactions. In addition, situations they encountered or perceived as discrimination or racial conflict were discussed. Through the participants' shared experiences, both positive and negative, themes emerged relative to their perceptions of racial climate. This study gives voice to a population that is absent from the literature on faculty at HBCUs. Furthermore, this study can inform policy and practice about enhancing racial climate for faculty at HBCUs and Historically White Institutions (HWIs). -Ubiquitous Press
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- Cultivating Institutional Relationships to Positively Impact Alumni Giving
88,95 kr. 'Altruism at HBCUs' examines to what extent historically black colleges and universities are cultivating alumni relationships by promoting altruistic behavior in student involvement, institutional relations, socialization, customer relations, and fundraising principles. Furthermore, this essential book discusses how these salient themes impact alumni giving at HBCUs. Primarily, studies on alumni giving are monolithic and one-sided focusing on factors that influence or deter alumni giving. Some of those factors include socio-economic status, race, gender, time since graduation or comparison studies of predominately white institutions and historically black institutions. Few empirical studies have focused on the dichotomous relationship building efforts between institutions and alumni donors until Dr. Henson's study, 'Altruism at HBCUs: Cultivating Institutional Relationships to Positively Impact Alumni Giving.' -Ubiquitous Press
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