Things are not always as they seem. Rachel Warren has escaped from an abusive headmaster at a boarding school in San Francisco. The mysterious stranger, Tyler Burton, who helps her on the way to her homestead in Colorado, looks like he could be on the run from the law. Is he really a gunslinger like he appears? Her parents' deaths from a wagon accident now turns out to be murder. Why? Someone tried to kill her brother, Daniel, as well. Will Rachel be next? Who is trying to force Rachel and her brother off their land? And why? Things aren't always as they seem in Trails of Deception.
Flirting With Danger by Tina Foster is an action filled suspense with romantic undertones. Lovers of suspense, thrillers, romance, action, and crime fiction will enjoy this fast-paced, tension-filled novel. When Amanda Lewis goes to meet a date, she finds him murdered and sees the killers' faces. Now they want to eliminate her as well. Can she elude them? Special Agent Steven Walker is there to meet a snitch. He and Amanda collide. Now they both have to escape the killers. The crooks and the police are looking for a stolen "list" which has evidence that will crack the case. It also contains the identity of the mysterious head of the drug organization Steve has been investigating. Can Steve and Amanda stay alive long enough to testify? Can they find the missing list before the killers? How can they stay one step ahead of the killers when somone is leaking information to the bad guys? Lovers of suspence, thrillers, romance, action, adventure and crime fiction will enjoy this tension-filled novel.
An improperly formatted manuscript is probably the first reason for rejection by many acquiring editors at a publishing house, as well as literary agents. They see the physical look of your manuscript as soon as they take it out of the envelope, before they even read one word of your story. If they see common beginning writer mistakes, you manuscript will go into the rejection pile, unread. Proper formatting separates the professional writer from the amateur. Yes, there is an industry standard which acquiring editors and literary agents expect writers to know before they submit their manuscript for perusal.
Writers should think of the query letter as their sales brochure when sending out to acquiring editors at a publishing house, or to literary agents when seeking representation. After 15 years as a literary agent, now retired, I can tell you the dos and don'ts that editors and agents look for when vying for their interest in your project. Learn the best ways to approach them, and what turns them off.
For the writer who is tired of being turned away by traditional publishers and literary agents, and decided to take control of their own work. This book is for you. It explains in detail how to format and design your book for a print version, or for Print-on-Demand self-publishing. For the "new to self-publishing" writer, this is a must read. You can't sign an eBook version of your story, you can't display it on your shelf. It's always nice to have some printed copies of your work available for those readers who like to read books in print, for those who would like a signed copy to display on their book shelf, saying, I know and like this author. It's not as hard as you think to have a nice-looking print book design if you follow my guidelines. It doesn't require specialized software, just Microsoft Word. With my guidelines, your print book will look pleasing and professional. You CAN do it yourself and prepare your book for self-publishing.
Think of the query as your sales pitch when approaching an Acquiring Editor at a publishing house, or a Literary Agent when seeking representation. There are dos and don'ts that Editors and Agents look for when vying for their interest in your project. Learn the best ways to approach Acquiring Editors and Literary Agents, and what turns them off.
This volume is a comprehensive evaluation of the largest randomized experiment to date on placement prevention programs: the Family First program in Illinois. It offers insights into the tensions between policies advocating family preservation and those favoring out-of-home placement. The authors conclude by suggesting that placement prevention programs are but one component in a comprehensive effort to reform the child welfare system, and that those efforts should include both improvements in the foster care system and more refined decision-making in individual cases.
In the fall of 1969, a rumor swept across two continents that the lovable Beatle, Paul McCartney, had been killed in a car crash. According to some, he was replaced by "Billy Shears." This book is an attempt to separate fact from fiction. Join the author on a fascinating trip deep into rock n' roll lore. You will no doubt be surprised by some of the discoveries that are made along the way to the shocking conclusion.
God's Word says that parents have the power to speak life or death-blessings or curses-over their children. To speak negatively of a child (even in jest) is to tear down a fragile self-image and open that vulnerable heart to the enemy. Conversely, building up our sons and daughters will position them to walk in God's protection and favor for a lifetime. This book provides parents, grandparents, and caregivers with real-world, odds-defying examples of what happens when we declare Scripture's truths and promises over our children. Our kids' circumstances may look impossible in the natural-they may be disabled, they may have suffered abuse or abandonment at the hands of others, they may be enduring severe challenges-but with God, all things are possible. And the words you choose will impact every aspect of their lives. Speak Life contains poignant scriptural confessions to help you begin a daily "blessing routine" with the ones you love, along with opportunities for noting your own prayer requests and personalized confessions. Whether you adopt the biblical blessings included in these pages, or you use them as guidelines to create your own, you will be speaking the truth and power of God over your children-and setting the course for all that lies ahead.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • More than 1 million copies in print! • The authors of No-Drama Discipline and The Yes Brain explain the new science of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures in this pioneering, practical book. “Simple, smart, and effective solutions to your child’s struggles.”—Harvey Karp, M.D. In this pioneering, practical book, Daniel J. Siegel, neuropsychiatrist and author of the bestselling Mindsight, and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson offer a revolutionary approach to child rearing with twelve key strategies that foster healthy brain development, leading to calmer, happier children. The authors explain—and make accessible—the new science of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures. The “upstairs brain,” which makes decisions and balances emotions, is under construction until the mid-twenties. And especially in young children, the right brain and its emotions tend to rule over the logic of the left brain. No wonder kids throw tantrums, fight, or sulk in silence. By applying these discoveries to everyday parenting, you can turn any outburst, argument, or fear into a chance to integrate your child’s brain and foster vital growth. Complete with age-appropriate strategies for dealing with day-to-day struggles and illustrations that will help you explain these concepts to your child, The Whole-Brain Child shows you how to cultivate healthy emotional and intellectual development so that your children can lead balanced, meaningful, and connected lives. “[A] useful child-rearing resource for the entire family . . . The authors include a fair amount of brain science, but they present it for both adult and child audiences.”—Kirkus Reviews “Strategies for getting a youngster to chill out [with] compassion.”—The Washington Post “This erudite, tender, and funny book is filled with fresh ideas based on the latest neuroscience research. I urge all parents who want kind, happy, and emotionally healthy kids to read The Whole-Brain Child. This is my new baby gift.”—Mary Pipher, Ph.D., author of Reviving Ophelia and The Shelter of Each Other “Gives parents and teachers ideas to get all parts of a healthy child’s brain working together.”—Parent to Parent
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