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Updated: 2008-09-02T22:50:59.887-07:00

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2008-09-02T22:50:59.905-07:00

Book Reviews Sell Books



Author: Reader Views



Every author wants glowing book reviews with quotable sentences to use as testimonials. A good review makes readers flock to the bookstore to buy the book.



But how do authors get their books reviewed? While the process is not difficult, the book review industry is changing. Today’s authors must designate a portion of their marketing budget for book reviews, and they must know how to use those book reviews to sell books.



Why Are Book Reviews Important?



More than 200,000 books are published each year. Less than 2% of those books sell more than 500 copies. We’ve all heard the saying, “So many books. So little time.” People don’t want to waste time or money reading books they won’t enjoy, so they rely on book reviews to help them make buying decisions. Your book will stand out if it receives positive reviews from reliable reviewers.



Where Do I Get a Book Review?



There are five top book reviewers: Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, Library Journal, Midwest Book Review, and The New York Times; however, if you’re self-published, it is unlikely your book will be reviewed by any of them. Reviews from local newspapers and magazines will only help you sell books locally. Furthermore, print publications are phasing out book reviews. So where can an author still get a good book review? The Internet.



Online book reviews are becoming standard, and your book’s review will reach a wider audience on the Internet. Online reviews level the playing field for self-published authors. Today, people are less inclined to read paper magazines and newspapers. They go online for information. Reviews posted at Amazon and other online sites are more accessible than print reviews. Reader Views and RebeccasReads are examples of reliable online book reviewers of both traditional and self-published books.



Free vs. Paid Reviews



Authors generally expect free book reviews; that was standard in the twentieth century—advertisements paid for the book reviews in print media. Today, however, authors must cover the cost of book reviews. A book reviewer may spend hours reading a book and writing a review, and he deserves compensation for his work. Consequently, authors must budget for the cost of book reviews. Authors are recommended to budget for mailing out a minimum of twenty books for review.



How Do Paid Book Reviews Work?



Paid reviews have multiple advantages. Most publications that offer free reviews do not guarantee a book review because of the volume of books submitted. Only by paying for a review can one be guaranteed. Reputable book reviewers will provide a review within a specific timeline—two weeks is standard. They will also provide a review tear-sheet for your use, and give you permission to quote the review, provided you credit them. Many reviewers will also post your review online at such places as their own website, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Ezine Articles, Goodreads and Authors Den.



Several online book reviewers, such as Reader Views, will give you the option of a free or paid book review. Reader Views will review the book for free provided one of their reviewers is interested in it. If no one opts to review it after three months, the book is returned without a review. If authors do not want to wait three months for a review, an express review can be purchased to guarantee a review within two weeks.



Several book reviewers, including Reader Views, also offer various publicity packages ranging from a single book review, to written and podcast radio interviews, virtual book tours, and book videos. Such packages allow authors the opportunity to get book reviews and publicity within their budget.



Just because you pay for a book review does not mean a good review is guaranteed. It is better to receive an honest review than one that gives false praise. The reviewer’s reputation is at stake here; readers will not appreciate being misled to waste their time and money on a book that does not meet their expectations.



How Do I Use a Book Review to Sell Books?



Before you do anything with your book review, make sure you know what permissions the reviewer has given you for using the review. Are you allowed to use it in whole or only a certain percentage? Can you reprint it or quote from it?



Once you know your rights, some suggestions for using the review to help sell books are:


  • Post it to Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Ezine Articles, Authors Den, Goodreads, Myspace etc. if the reviewer has not already done so.

  • Quote from the review on your book cover and the inside end papers. (If your book is already printed, use the review when you run a second printing).

  • Include the review in your press kit to gain more media attention.

  • Post and distribute the review at your book signings.

  • Post the review on your website.

  • Send copies of the review in your email newsletters.

Final Comments

More information about book reviews will be covered in future articles. But for now, here are a couple closing points:




  1. Be professional. Send the reviewer a thank you note. Whether you receive a positive or negative review, the reviewer has done you a favor. The reviewer’s comments will help you improve your next book or the next edition of your book. Even a negative review can be used to build a positive relationship with a reviewer, who will appreciate your professionalism. The book world is a small place and you do not want word to spread that you are difficult. Seek to build long-term relationships with book reviewers, and through them, with your reading audience.


  2. Be prepared for the book review to increase your book sales! A good review is worthless if you do not have copies of books to sell. Be prepared to fulfill your book orders so your customers are satisfied. After all, you want your book to be a bestseller!



    Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/article-writing-articles/book-reviews-sell-books-445267.html

About the Author:

Tyler R. Tichelaar, Ph.D. is the Associate Editor at Reader Views, he has interviewed over 130 authors, written more than 50 book reviews, and edited and evaluated manuscripts for publication. Reader Views is one of the most respected and fastest growing online author publicity services today. For more information visit http://www.readerviews.com/.


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2008-08-29T21:41:31.302-07:00

Ebook Review: Quit Your Day Job
Submitted by: Ruth

Is Quit Your Day Job another ebook with rehased information? So now, you might be wondering if
it’s worth the time or money to read? I must admit, the first few pages are about things I already know, an the reason for that could simply because I’ve been in Affiliate Marketing for a few years now. But that information would be great for someone just starting out in Affiliate Marketing.

Although the ebook starts out a little slow, the information in Quit Your Day Job only gets more interesting and powerful.

Over the years, I have purchased some really bad information, from Adwords to Internet Marketing. But Jeremy Palmer, the author of Quit Your Day Job delivers some of the best information I’ve yet to see. The part that I liked the most was learning how to set up effective Adwords campaigns. As I’m sure a lot of you know that you can really lose a lot of money with Adwords if you don’t know what you’re doing. Jeremy Palmer got you covered when it comes to learning Adwords, keyword research, and a whole lot more.

Quit Your Day Job also has quite a bit of information in it that I hadn’t ever read before. I’ve used
some of his tips to better organize my Adwords campaigns and ad groups. By using them, I have created some highly targeted ads with better conversions and lower costs, something we all want to accomplish.

This section alone will give you the techniques and confidence you need to succeed with Adwords. Following the authors advice, I set up a campaign in a niche that I knew nothing about and my first day was very profitable to say the least.

There are tons of strategies in Quit Your Day Job. The author will show you how to get a website for little or now cost, create effective landing pages, find great niche markets like I did and so much more.

But the one thing you must do is to take action. I feel this is the downfall of lots of people online.
They purchase the product and never do anything. If you only do half of what’s in Quit Your Day Job, you will start to see success.

I really don’t have anything negative to say about the ebook other than it starts out a little slow. But he definitely shares a lot of information for the small price tag he’s put on it.







So if you’re just getting starting or ready to take your existing business to the next level, I highly
recommend Quit Your Day Job. Trust me, it’s worth more than the price you’ll pay.

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2008-08-27T19:44:04.307-07:00

Book Review - Secrets of the Millionaire Mind - Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth by T. Harv Eker
By Joan Jones


Do you think like a millionaire? Just how does a millionaire think and what is the mental process used to attract wealth into their lives? T. Harve Eker tells you how to determine your "financial blueprint" which in turn determines your success in creating wealth. Once you are aware of the thoughts you continually think, your inner dialogue, Eker tells you in detail, step by step, how to change this to create the mind set you want. You can literally program yourself for financial success with these methods.

You may be programmed for failure right from the start by events from your childhood or the past. How did your parents and family talked about money and rich people? Did you ever hear as a child "Rich people are greedy" "The rich get rich and the poor get poorer" "Money doesn't grow on trees" "You work hard and then you die" or "Why make more money-you'll just have to pay more taxes." Do any of these sound familiar?

When I thought about my own childhood, I realized that my parents had both told me by word and example that money was hard to come by. You have to work hard for money, maybe at a job you don't like. I learned you CAN accomplish financial freedom but you have to pay a price for it. Making lots of money is never easy! These are part of my financial blueprint that I had to learn to change.

If you have an inner dialogue that tells you rich people are bad or that money is hard to come by, Eker tells you how to overcome years of thought conditioning and replace old thoughts with new ones which will help you to your goals.. He tells you if you want to be rich, you must admire and like rich people-or you will never be one of them. Eker himself used to believe the rich were snobs-until he got to personally know some of those who had money. To make his own fortune, Eker opened one of the first retail fitness stores in North America which he grew to include 10 stores in only two and a half years.

This book digs deep into your beliefs about money and rich people. If you want to feel you are a victim of circumstances or that fate is against you, this book isn't for you. If you want to feel empowered to direct your own financial destiny and are open to changing your thoughts, then Eker explains in everyday language, just how to do that.

Eker also tells you that if you are married, you and your spouse should discuss your beliefs about money and your own "financial blue-prints" because if you have opposite beliefs about money, creating wealth will be much harder, if not impossible. Instead resolve to create a separate financial blueprint for you as a couple. Post this blueprint where you can see it and when discussions about money come up-instead of getting emotional or angry, calmly point to the blueprint you both agreed upon.

This book really helped me to see how and why my spouse and I might have different approaches to our finances and how to change that for the better.

In his book, Eker explains the "Wealth Files" or 17 specific ways that millionaires think differently than those who have no money. He also tells you how you can revise your thinking patterns so that you too can think like a millionaire. Once you revise your thinking, he tells you how to continually grow and expand that thinking.



Eker gives assignments to help you along the way, like spending one week not complaining but instead being grateful for what you have. If a rich person complained because he got a scratch on his yaut, who would care, says Eker. Rich people talk about the next big deal or the next new stock investment. They think money and they believe in their own ability to attract money. Even if they should lose all their fortune, soon they can make it back again because they believe they can.



While Secrets of the Millionaire Mind is not a book about the Law of Attraction, per se, T. Harv Eker does explain that how you think, the energy and beliefs you hold, are what create your financial reality. If you want to be a complainer and a victim, this is what you will attract more of. However, if you confidnelty build your financial blueprint, think, act and believe like a wealthy person, the ideas and opportunities will flow to you, helping you create the life you want.



What's more, Eker's book Secrets of the Millionaire Mind explains step by step just how to accomplish this and how you too can have a Millionaire Mind.



Author - T. Harve Eker

ASIN: B000OF5FQA

2005 HarperCollins Publishers, Inc.



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2008-08-11T21:11:07.489-07:00

Summer Fantasy Book Reading For Teens and Young Adults
By Will Kalif




Some Classics



A Wrinkle in Time - (Newberry Medal Winner) This is simply a beautiful book that has blazed a trail in modern children's fantasy by putting forward a story of several children embarking on a grand adventure; In this case to rescue their father. There is some fascinating and thoughtful stuff in this book like living stars and tesseracts. It is a perennial favorite and on every librarian's list.



A Wizard of Earthsea - Written by Ursula K. Leguin this is the first book in a series called The EarthSea series. Short and light but extraordinarily beautiful. This first book in the series follows a young boy named Ged as he goes from being a simple goat herd to a powerful wizard. It is simply beautiful and it brings forth some wonderful and magical themes such as the concept that everything (including dragons) has a secret name. And if you know the secret name you can control the thing (including dragons).



The Hobbit - This probably shouldn't be on this list but it is so good that I can't leave it off. With the absolute enormous success of the Lord of the Rings movies this book may be overlooked but I consider it better! It is also in the works to be a movie.



Five Children and it - This is one of the most popular books written by Edith Nesbit who is often credited with creating the whole genre of children embarking on fantasy adventures. Her books are in the public domain now and can easily be found for free. The theme of this book is: Be careful what you ask for. You may get it! That's the message in this delightful tale of five youngsters who discover a bizarre sand creature that grants wishes. There's a catch, of course: the wishes come undone at sunset, and worse yet, things often get out of hand!



Dragonflight - This book is a little more complex than earlier ones I have cited here and it tends toward being more of a novel for grownups but it very suitable for teens. We are introduced to a complex world of dragons through the main character Lessa. This book is often credited with being the book that has launched many a young girls writing career. It is the first book in a trilogy of books called The Dragon riders of Pern series.



A Princess of Mars: - The first novel in the Edgar Rice Burroughs series and currently in the initial stages of being written into a movie or animation that will be made by Pixar. This is the first book in a series called John Carter of Mars and it is good rollicking fun in the tradition of the old pulp magazines. It is a favorite for young boys who like sword fighting big monsters.



Contemporary fantasy and fiction



When it comes to modern fantasy fiction for teens there is an enormous selection to choose from and that, in itself, could be an obstacle. Here are summaries of some of the more popular ones and I have also picked some that are currently slated to be made into a movie.



Artemis Fowl Series - This series of books takes a little bit of an unusual position as far as children's books go because Artemis Fowl himself is a twelve year old genius and a criminal mastermind. The author of these books calls them Die Hard with Fairies! And the books are often characterized as being a high-octane and rip-roaring ride. It is a wildly popular series of books with a big website and even a wiki. There are currently five books in the series with the first being simply titled Artemis Fowl. The sixth book "The Time Paradox" is set to be released in July of 2008.



Here, there be Dragons - The title itself is rather mysterious and harkens back to another time. This was the phrase that cartographers used to write in patches of ocean that were unexplored. The basic premise of this story will really resonate with teens that are fans of fantasy itself because it starts with the unusual meeting of three young strangers John, Jack, and Charles on a rainy night in London. We later find out these three young men are J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams.



The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches - This is a series of books that takes place in a world of magic and secrets called Ruin Mist. This book was slow to start but word of mouth turned it into a best seller. It is one of those relatively little known books and series that is very satisfying.



Septimus Heap - If magic and wizards are of strong appeal this series of books make a great alternative to Harry Potter. The Main character (Septimus) is the seventh son of a seventh son and the main line of the story follows two children switched at birth: a boy destined to be a wizard and a girl destined to be a princess. There are currently four books in the series and the first book has been picked up by Warner Brothers and is currently being made into a movie that is scheduled for release in 2010.



Any of these books or series will launch teens and young adults on a remarkable adventure into strange fantasy worlds and no joystick or keyboard is required.




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2008-07-25T08:34:34.849-07:00



FLORIDA -- The mother of an eighth-grader at Gabriel Abbott Memorial School is protesting a book included on the summer reading list for students in grades six to eight because she says it contains "vulgar and explicit" material.


A review of Mansarda by Danilo Kis at the Complete Review


A review of The Lost Daughter by Elena Ferrante at the Complete Review




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2008-07-23T07:50:27.079-07:00

Book Reviews on End Times and Revelations
13th September 2007
Author: Michael Bradley
For those of you who are looking for good bottom-line knowledge on end time events as specifically prophesied to occur by our Lord through His Word, here is a list of some of the best books on this hot topic.
All of these authors are true experts in this field and you cannot go wrong with all of their teachings on this subject. Many people have a hard time in understanding the Book of Revelation, but all of these authors will help you interpret and understand this most important book in our Bible.
I believe we are truly living in the end times and each Christian should have some of this bottom-line knowledge under their belts so they can help explain this to both other Christians who do not have much knowledge on this subject, and also to other nonbelievers who are too sensing something in the air with the way many of the end time events are now starting to come to pass.
1. "Are We Living in the End Times?" by Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins
The co-authors of the best-seller "Left Behind" series have written a very good factual book on all of the main end time events that will be occurring leading up to the visible return of Jesus back to our earth. Tim LaHaye has written several good non-fiction, factual books on end time events and I believe this to be one of his better books. Goes into very good detail on all of these end time events along with all of the Scripture verses to back it all up.
2. "Revelation Unveiled" By Tim LaHaye
Another very good solid book from Tim LaHaye. This book in particular is the best I have seen from him to-date. Besides going into the end time events that will be occurring leading up to Jesus' 2nd coming to our earth, he goes further into all of this showing what is going to happen in the 1000 year millennium kingdom when Jesus will literally rule this earth from the city of Jerusalem - and then what we will get with the final ending to all of it - the New Heaven and New Earth. This is not only the best book he has done to-date, but it is one of the best books on this topic we have to-date in the Body of Christ. I can't recommend this particular book highly enough.
3. "The End Times Controversy" by Tim LaHaye
Tim has written another good book on end times, but this one is to answer some of the critics who have a hard time in interpreting the Bible from more of a literal point of view. There is a big debate whether or not there will be a rapture, whether or not a real antichrist will really come, etc. Tim answers many of these questions in this book. Highly recommend this book if you want answers to some of the debates going on with this topic.
4. "The Popular Encyclopedia of Bible Prophecy" by Tim Lahaye and Ed Hindson
Another very good solid book from these 2 authors. This is a beautiful hard-bound book that covers specific topics in alphabetical order so you can find what you may looking for at a very fast glance. I would highly recommend this book for those of you who are really wanting to have a firm and solid grasp on all of the basics on this topic. I consider this to be one of the better reference books on this topic. At a very quick glance, you will be able to locate very good Bible commentary on the specific end time events that will be occurring. This book is one of my personal favorites and I refer to it quite often in my studies on end times.
5. "The Late Great Planet Earth" by Hal Lindsey
This book started it all! Written back in the 70's, this book is still considered a classic. I believe Hal Lindsey was one of the first men that God anointed in our day and age to be able to understand and then explain all of these end time events to the rest of the Body. He is one of the most anointed men in the Body of Christ on this topic.
6. "Prince of Darkness" by Grant Jeffrey
Author Grant Jeffrey is another highly anointed man of God in this area. This man is one of the best in this area and this book in particular goes into very good and easy to understand detail on all of these end times events. This book is a paperback, but it is 350 pages in length, and it is LOADED with an incredible amount of knowledge and revelation in this area. This book is also another one of my personal favorites and I would highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to further their education in this area. He goes into the New World Order that will be coming and some of the things that are occurring right now that will allow the Antichrist a world platform in which to step up on.
7. "The Jerusalem Countdown" by John Hagee
Brand new book from noted pastor, author and Bible teacher John Hagee. As you all know, the country of Iran is emerging as the next major world threat with their intentions of wanting to develop nuclear weaponry. John has ties in with some of higher ranking leaders in Israel and he gives you some very good insight as to what is really going on behind the scenes with Iran and Israel. This book has been flying off the shelves at some of the bookstores I regular frequent where I live. This is a very, very good book bring you real live up-to-date information on this building crisis in the Middle East.
8. "101 Most Asked Questions About the End Times" by Mark Hitchcock
Mark Hitchcock is another solid anointed man of God on being able to understand and teach on end times. This book is a bit different in that he gives you some of his knowledge and expertise in this area by specifically answering some of the most asked questions on this topic. He is another very good author and teacher on this topic and he has a very good way of explaining everything to you so that you can fully understand all of it.
9. "Iran: The Coming Crisis" by Mark Hitchcock
Another very good book just released on the current crisis we now have with Iran. Mark gives you some good historical insight into Iran and how we have got to this point with them now wanting to literally conquer the entire world through their new president. This book, and the above book from John Hagee on this building crisis, are two of the best current books we have to-date on this unfolding dilemma.
Article written by Michael Bradley, where you can get 20% off retail on the above books at Christian bookstore offering a wide selection of bibles and christian books.

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2008-07-21T20:49:46.549-07:00

16 Christian Book Reviews
25th September 2007
Author: Michael Bradley

For those of you are who are looking for some good reading covering a wide variety of topics, here is a list of some very good books covering some very interesting topics. Each one of these authors are truly anointed in their teachings and you cannot go wrong with their specific teachings on the subjects they are discussing in each of these books.

1. "Approval Addiction: Overcoming Your Need to Please Everyone" by Joyce Meyer
I believe Joyce Meyer to be one of the very best Bible teachers we have in the Body to-date. In this book, she gives you very good commentary and insight on the problem many of us have today in trying to please anyone and everyone. Many people have been set free from her teachings and I would highly recommend this book to anyone who has this particular problem in their thinking and how they relate and interact with others.

2. "Battlefield of the Mind" by Joyce Meyer
Another very solid book from Joyce Meyer. The Bible tells us that we are transformed by the renewing of our "minds." As a result, our minds are the battlefield between God, the devil and our flesh. Each Christian has to learn to how to walk in the Spirit and the ways of our God and stay away from wrong type of thinking that can eventually lead us into trouble that can end up bringing down major misfortune and trouble into our lives.

You are what you think. You can become what you think. That is why the devil and his demons will always try to go after your mind and your thought process - in order to try and seduce you into their dark ways of living in this life as versus the Lord who will try and to lead us into His ways of thinking and living in this life. This is one of the best books she has ever written and she discusses one of the most important areas of spiritual development in a believer's life.

3. "Be Anxious For Nothing: The Art of Casting Your Cares and Resting in God" by Joyce Meyer
In the fast-paced, high-stress world in which we now all live in, many people are having a hard time in finding any true peace. They are worrying about anything and everything.

One of the greatest commands given to us by our Lord is to learn how to be anxious for nothing. Joyce does a very good job in covering the appropriate Scripture verses on this command and some of the ways you can learn how to do this in your own personal life.

She gives very good examples of how she learned how to do it for herself as she used to be constantly worrying and complaining about everything. Once she was able to grasp this powerful revelation and truth from God's Word, and then learn how to really get it worked into her mindset and way of thinking and living in this life, she was then able to settle down and enjoy this life much more fully.

4. "Your Best Life Now" by Joel Osteen
This book has become a national bestseller. This man truly flows with knowledge and revelation from the Lord and you cannot go wrong with any of his solid biblical teachings. He has one of the biggest churches in America.

I know some have criticized him as being too seeker-sensitive in some of his sermons, but I believe this man is truly anointed by the Lord and this book will give you much practical, down-to-earth knowledge and wisdom on how to get the most out of your life in the Lord with what He is calling you to do for Him.

5. "God's Generals: Why They Succeeded" by Roberts Liardon
For those of you who would like to learn about some of the saints in the past who have walked with higher levels of the anointing such as Smith Wigglesworth, Kathryn Kuhlmann, Aimee Semple Mcpherson and Marie Woodworth-Etter - this book will give you all of the basic fact of their ministries, how they all got started and some of the incredible things that had occurred in their ministries for the Lord.

This book is a fascinating read into saints who were not afraid to push the envelope with God and how they learned how to walk with some of the highest levels of the anointing that any human has ever walked before. There is much to learn from both their successes and some of their failures. This is the only book I know that goes into very good basic detail into all of these people's lives.

6. "The Holy Spirit" by Billy Graham
A very good, solid book on the Holy Spirit from one of the greatest evangelists of all time. He goes into the 9 gifts and 9 fruits of the Holy Spirit, along with showing you how the Holy Spirit convicts and leads sinners to the Lord for eternal salvation. This book is solid teaching from start to finish covering everything from who the Holy Spirit is and how He will work to lead us into a deeper and closer walk with the Lord. I believe this book to be one of the best teaching books on the Holy Spirit and the personal ministry that He has with each one of us as we journey through this life.

7. "Maximizing the Moment: God's Action Plan for Your Life" by T. D. Jakes
T.D. Jakes is without question one of the greatest teachers and pastors we have in the body to-date. To those of you who have seen him preach and teach on his regular TV show, he is one of the most anointed speakers in the area of motivating the saints to become everything that God is calling them to become in Him in this life. This man is one of the most intense and on-fire teachers you will ever see.

This book goes into very good detail on how to maximize with whatever God is calling you to do for Him in this life. He covers how to get released from your hurtful past and how to face and overcome obstacles and roadblocks that will come your way once you fully submit to God and start to walk in the divine destiny that He has set up for your life.

8. "Loose That Man and Let Him Go!" by T. D. Jakes
Another great book - especially geared for men. Like the book above, he gives very good insight and commentary on how to break free from your past, no matter how bad it may be, into the divine destiny that God has set up for you to follow in Him. Another great motivational book on getting the saints of God out of the dugout and into the real game of life - which is God's call and individual plan for your life.

9 "Called to Be God's Leaders" by Henry Blackaby and Richard Blackaby
A great insightful book into Joshua and how and why he became so successful in everything that he accomplished for the Lord as he was the leader that led the Israelites from the wilderness into the Promised Land. This is a great book for all saints who who called by God to enter into any type of leadership position in the Body.

The two subtitles of the book are "Lessons From the Life of Joshua" and "How God Prepares His Servants for Spiritual Leadership." Joshua was one of the greatest men in God with everything that he accomplished in his life and these two authors do a great job in isolating the specific factors that were some of the reasons for his major success in the Lord.

10. "The Devil's Door" by John Bevere
John Bevere is another great author and teacher in the Body today. In this great book, he covers how the saints need to stay out of the dark side of this life and what can happen if we do not stay on our side of the fence with the Lord. He also covers whether or not a Christian can lose his salvation in the Lord. Just because we have been saved does not give us the right or license to keep on sinning. Very good practical insight on living a good and righteous life for the Lord.

11. "Elijah" by Charles Swindoll
This man has written several powerful books on some of the greatest saints of the Bible. This one is on Elijah, who probably walked with one of the greatest anointings that any man has ever walked with in both the OT and NT. Probably one of the best books ever written on Elijah's life and what we can all learn from this saint's amazing journey and adventures with the Lord.

12. "Joseph" by Charles Swindoll
Another great book from Mr. Swindoll, with this one being on the life of Joseph. You have all heard your pastors talking about Joseph going from the pit to the palace. This books goes into very good detail on everything that occurred in this Joseph's life and how we all need to hold fast to the Lord like Joseph did even in the most trying of circumstances - and if we do, then sooner or later we will be rewarded by the Lord.

13. "Paul" by Charles Swindoll
This book from Mr. Swindoll is on the life of Paul. I believe Paul to be the greatest of all of the NT apostles and this book gives you all of the basic facts of this man's journey and adventure with the Lord. Again, there is much to learn from his story in the Lord and much we can incorporate into our own personal walks and journeys with the Lord.

14. "David: A Man of Passion and Destiny" by Charles Swindoll
King David ended up becoming the greatest of all of the kings of Israel. God gave this man two of the highest compliments when He said that David was a man after His own heart and that David was a man who would do all of the will of God for his life. Mr. Swindoll once again goes into very good basic detail on the main parts of this man's life in the Lord and why he ended up becoming one of the greatest saints in the OT.

15. "Handbook of Todays' Religions" by Josh McDowell
This is a fantastic reference book for those of you who would like basic information on not only on all of the major false religions of the world, but also on the many different areas of the occult and New Age Movement. This book even goes into some of the basic secular areas such as atheism, Marxism and secular humanism. Very solid book that provides a wealth of information and knowledge right at your fingertips on all of these different areas. To be forewarned with knowledge is to be properly armed - especially in the type of world we live in with so may people falling into some these heavy demonic areas.

16. "Sparkling Gems From the Greek" by Rick Renner
This book is an excellent daily devotional. Rick Renner is one of the very best teachers in the Body of Christ. In this gem of a book, he has a specific teaching for every day of the week. What is unique in his teaching style is that he will translate words from the original Greek that the New Testament was written in.

In the 365 daily devotions that are in this book are more than 1000 in-depth Greek word studies so as to help you understand the specific words being used in each of the Scripture verses he is teaching on. Rick covers a wide variety of topics in this very anointed book. You simply can't go wrong with any of this man's solid biblical teachings.

The Bible tells us to grow in the knowledge and grace of our Lord and Savior - and you will definitely grow in the knowledge of God if you meditate on many of this man's and teachings and writings.

Article written by Michael Bradley, where you can get 20% off retail on the above books at his online Christian Bookstore.

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A review of The Budding Tree by Kitahara Aiko at the Complete Review


For anyone in search of some new, well-researched advice on spicing up your love life, author Paul Adcock offers just that in his sexual health book, "Jungle King Secrets: A Libido-Liberating Lifestyle for Superior Sexual Satisfaction." "Jungle King Secrets" gives readers solid lovemaking solutions that allow one to proactively promote potency and prowess, enhance the experience of ecstasy, and banish bedroom boredom and blues.


Gaining knowledge is one of the best parts of reading a book. The power of words can readily be seen, the way it influences one's thinking and how it enriches the vocabulary of the reader. However, most of the forms of books have changed. With the advances in technology today, books can easily be found on CDs or DVDs, online libraries, and computers. For some, this may be more convenient.

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A review of Havana Gold by Leonardo Padura at the Complete Review

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A review of Devil's Peak by Deon Meyer at the Complete Review

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The writer-physician Sherwin B. Nuland explores phenomena that can't be explained by modern science; and the journalist Julie Salamon explores a Brooklyn hospital's boardrooms.


The opening story in James Kelman's 1998 collection, The Good Times, is called 'Joe Laughed'. It's nine pages long and is told from the point of view of a boy who plays football on a patch of waste ground among derelict industrial buildings by the river in a large, unnamed city which British readers are bound to assume is Glasgow. You don't find out the boy's name, or his age, although hints and the boy's style of reflection encourage you to guess he's between 14 and 16. At half-time, the boy and two friends start exploring an abandoned factory. After a bit, the boy's friends hit him and run away laughing.

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Books are the storehouse of knowledge and they offer us immense wisdom and enlightenment. Without books it would be rather impossible to study and gain knowledge. However, sometimes you may not be an ardent fan of reading and it may be possible that you loathe reading thick books.


Many people are quite high on themselves and yet fail to consider that there are others out there, who also have achieved, perhaps even well beyond their dreams. It is good for us to celebrate the success, wisdom and accomplishes of others, as it can humble us and helps us see the good of humanity for all it is worth. There are two-books which I have recently read that I thought I might bring to your attention, perhaps this will help illuminate my point and help you push beyond your personal achievements to become that better man:

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A review of Fortune Told in Blood by Davud Ghaffarzadegan at the Complete Review


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This beauty book is for we women who are over 45 and want to look and feel good about who we are and what we can be. It's not for those who want a "quick" fix however-after all beauty does take time.

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John Ashbery?s meandering, open-ended recent poems.




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Stamboul Train was the novel that made a name for Graham Greene. In is, several characters travel across pre-war Europe on the Orient Express. The character's individual plots intertwine and interact during the journey, a journey that for some of them is definitely one way.




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In Colin Harrison?s thriller, office trash discloses business secrets.


It?s been nearly four decades since Joseph Wambaugh ? then Sgt. Joseph Wambaugh of the Los Angeles Police Department ? emerged with a first novel called ?The New Centurions.?


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NEW YORK -- More than four months after Amazon.com released the Kindle, no one is sure whether the latest e-book reader is really hot or not. But publishers believe that the Kindle has helped, if not revolutionized, the tiny electronic market.


A review of To this Day by S.Y.Agnon at the Complete Review


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Most people believe that while they may be intuitive in a natural kind of way, when they try to do it intentionally, they get in their own way. This is the principal challenge to training them to use intuition. It becomes almost a Zen art to train a person to "just act natural on purpose."


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"Straight Talk for Success" is directed toward early and mid-career professionals, but anyone in need of motivation can easily apply its advice to their personal or professional life. Bud Bilanich developed his success model from his executive coaching work. The model identifies the five characteristics that successful people have in common: self-confidence, positive personal impact, outstanding performance, communication skills and interpersonal competence. Bilanich says one of the biggest mistakes people make regarding career and life success, is thinking that a good performance is enough to guarantee success. While outstanding performance is definitely necessary for success, Bilanich says successful people are more than just good performers. "Straight Talk for Success" teaches readers how to apply all five key success factors to their personal lives and careers.


The book consists of 13 letters written to a very special Friesian mare who was at in livery at the time of the book's writing. The letters were written by her owner, M, who was traveling through France during the Christmas period, from 19 December, M's birthday, to the 31 of December, Belle's birthday.


In Victorian England, Lizzie Parker wants to keep her life simple and uncomplicated. She loves the people of her village, tending her garden, and caring for her aging father, the local pastor. She falls in love with her father's curate, but her father has grander hopes for his only daughter.

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For the last few weeks, I've left the blue-sheathed national edition of the New York Times out in the yard, where it's tossed over the gate at 3 a.m. each morning, and gone straight to the paper's website, because news printed nine or ten hours ago is too old to keep up with the fast-moving course of the Democratic nomination battle. As an Obama supporter, I tremble for him as one trembles for the changing fortunes of the hero of an intensely gripping picaresque novel. What does the latest poll say? Has his campaign, usually sure-footed, stumbled into some damaging foolishness? Has another skeleton been uncovered in his closet? Has his vanity got the better of him again, as when he delivered his smirking line, 'You're likeable enough, Hillary'? Are the cloyed gazettes finally tiring of him?

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Most people believe that while they may be intuitive in a natural kind of way, when they try to do it intentionally, they get in their own way. This is the principal challenge to training them to use intuition. It becomes almost a Zen art to train a person to "just act natural on purpose."


Espionage books, and especially spy books from World War II never seem to go out of fashion and this book by Alan Furst shows us why. Blood of Victory is set in 1940 in the dark heart of Europe. Mister Furst is an expert on the subject and this book proves it once again.

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This novel imagines a truth commission dealing with the aftermath of Northern Ireland?s Troubles.


A review on March 16 about ?Marching Toward Hell,? by Michael Scheuer, referred incorrectly to Scheuer?s tenure with the C.I.A. unit charged with pursuing Osama bin Laden. He was the unit?s head from 1996 to 1999 and acted as special adviser to its chief from September 2001 to November 2004, the year he retired from the agency; he did not end his career as head of the unit.


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This novel imagines a truth commission dealing with the aftermath of Northern Ireland?s Troubles.


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