Books to Read
For all of those whom may not know, October is National Reading Group Month. I chose to combine my three favorite things; reading, writing and connecting with others.
In honor of National Reading Month, I would like to showcase to you 8 terrific authors and their books. I am excited to bring you a nice range of books regarding different topics. Each of these authors I have had the wonderful opportunity to work with and am thrilled to share their books with you.
You have the opportunity for the month of October to download a piece of their book (book excerpt or 1 chapter) and if you so chose, you can click on the Buy Book link which will take you to Amazon (or their website) to purchase the book.
Also, throughout the month, I will be adding interviews with some of the authors to allow you more insight into their books, writing and the publishing world.
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The Celebrity Experience: Insider Secrets to Delivering Red Carpet Customer Service
Combining the best practices of the Hollywood celebrity scene with those of the business world, The Celebrity Experience is the extreme makeover of customer service! Learn how to generate buzz and positive word of mouth about your business by giving your customers the red carpet treatment. As Howard D. Putnam, former CEO of Southwest Airlines and author of The Winds of Turbulence says, “The Celebrity Experience is proof that you can treat your customers as stars and improve the bottom line.”
Purchase a copy of The Celebrity Experience at Amazon
Soccer Mom Myth:
The Soccer Mom Myth co-authors Michele Miller and Holly Buchanan use their experience in marketing to women to show companies and marketers how to market to women in general, but more importantly, how to market to women as individuals. Not all women buy the same way. And almost none actually call themselves Soccer Moms.
Michele Miller is a partner in the Wizard of Ads marketing firm, with a client roster that includes businesses of all sizes across North America. She is the author of The Natural Advantages of Women (Wizard Academy Press), the audio book hailed for its concepts, principles, and scientific information explaining how the female brain is hardwired for personal greatness. Michele writes a monthly marketing column for Inc.com; her blog on marketing to women, WonderBranding, was named one of the Ten Best Blogs for 2005 by MarketingSherpa.com , and is included on the prestigious Best of the Web list compiled by Forbes.com. A faculty member of the Wizard Academy (Austin, TX), Michele teaches her popular WonderBranding course and maintains a busy schedule as an international speaker on the topics of advertising and marketing to women.
Holly Buchanan is a Senior Persuasion Architect at Future Now Inc. The team at Future Now Inc. focuses on helping you understand your customers and why they do what they do. With almost 20 years of marketing experience (she started when she was 12), Holly has worked with hundreds of clients all over the world, in all advertising mediums, including her current focus- marketing to women online. Her recent clients include global brands like GE Healthcare, Leo Schachter Diamonds, and Volvo International.
To download sample chapters of The Soccer Mom Myth.
Click the following link to purchase your own copy of The Soccer Mom Myth.
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Rock Star Mommy:
Rock Star Mommy is a rallying cry for every woman who fondly recalls when she spent more time in mosh pits than “Mommy and Me” classes. From the moment Judy Davids donned a pair of go-go boots and jumped onstage, she embarked on an unforgettable journey. Rock Star Mommy chronicles Davids’ experiences as a music fan, a mother, and the leader of the Mydols—one of the first “mommy” rock bands in the country.
If you’ve ever had the urge to grab a guitar, dye your hair pink, and turn your minivan into a makeshift tour bus, you’ll find a kindred spirit in Judy Davids. Rock Star Mommy is the perfect companion for any mom who’s ever wanted to raise good kids—and raise a little hell at the same time.
To listen to The Mydols’ song -idontwanna
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Girl Talk:
Click below to hear My Interview with Gigi, Author of Girl Talk
Gigi Garner’s inspiring new book, “Girl Talk”, is filled with amazing little secrets that women have learned through their life experiences. It’s a book for women, by women, and should be on every woman’s must-have list. Give this gift of experience and knowledge to every woman!
Girl Talk: Celebrities and other Extraordinary Women Share Their Secrets (Five Star Publications) includes contributions from famous female friends, such as Shari Belafonte, Marlee Matlin, Kim Alexis, Naomi Judd, Lucie Arnaz, Jamie Lee Curtis, Joan & Melissa Rivers…
Read Book Excerpts from Girl Talk by Gigi Garner
Purchase Girl Talk: Celebrities and Other Extraordinary Women Share Stories
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A Country Kitchen Cookbook:
Imagine sitting around the table without the TV on, while talking, sharing, learning, and laughing. Create memories that will last a life time. When you are old and your children are grown you will not regret the time spent together around the dinner table. Back to the Table is dedicated to help you save money, prepare easy meals, help your family slow down, and spend at least thirty quality minutes together every day.
Statistics show that the families who eat together just once a day have children who have better communication skills, receive better grades in school, and teenagers who experience fewer eating disorders and are involved in less sexual activity and drug use. Consider the benefits of teaching your children to cook. Meal time can be a family affair, one that is enjoyable and satisfying for all. Many young adults leave home today without knowing how to cook or plan a meal. Allow your children to experience for themselves how wonderful it feels to prepare a meal and watch their guests enjoy it. It’s always gratifying when you pass family recipes and traditions to the next generation.
The Back to the Table series will help you re-discover the joy of implementing these traditions. These cookbooks will help you teach your family to plan meals, cook, and enjoy the process. Keep an eye out; the next cookbook will be available before you know it!
I would love to hear what your favorite recipes are and how Back to the Table has impacted your life. From my kitchen table to yours, may God bless you and fill you with happiness, love, and joy!
Happy Cooking,
Betty Lynch
Read chapter of my cookbook: To purchase my cookbook: http://www.lulu.com/content/630248
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The Customizable Style Guide for Coaches Who Write: Look Smarter, Write Faster and Get Better Results from Your Writing, has the answers to all of your questions and concerns about writing.
No more stopping to look back at how you spelled or formatted something in your last article, or puzzling over why something just doesn’t look or sound right.
Best of all, no more pouring your heart and soul into messages to your readers, but failing to make that crucial connection or get the results you hoped for.
You’re not alone if you’ve been having these struggles. I’ve been editing for coaches since 2005, and I’ve heard and seen challenges like these from countless coaches who write.
Download free report: Readibility Secrets for Coaches Who Write at http://www.forcoacheswhowrite.com/
To purchase the book: http://www.forcoacheswhowrite.com/styleguide.html or http://www.forcoacheswhowrite.com/
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Mindful Marketing
If you are a creative or holistically-minded business owner who has an aversion to marketing - this workbook may be able to help. You want to create a thriving business, and a big part of that means you’ll have to engage in marketing activities. But, your marketing activities don’t have to be aggressive, hype-ridden or pushy. Marketing is how your business builds relationships with potential clients and customers - it can actually be nurturing. Marketing gets a bad rap because it only took a few people coming from lack mentality, competitiveness, and fear to pull marketing out of it’s original intent - to bring you and the people who need you together. If you want to create strong, steady income flow, and be reaching the people that you want to serve, check out Mindful Marketing: Transform Your Business with a Mindful, Soulful Marketing Strategy.
Purchase book here: http://createathrivingbusiness.com/mm_workbook/
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Web Business Success
Web Business Success: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Web Sites That Work aims to demystify the often-confusing world of ecommerce. Whether you plan to hire a consultant or create a business Web site yourself, Web Business Success gives you the information you need to avoid wasting a whole lot of time and money getting your business online. Authors James Byrd and Susan Daffron share practical tips and strategies to help business owners make good choices when they put a Web site online.
Web Business Success is for: - People planning on starting an online business - Business owners trying to extend their business with an online presence - Anyone who is completely mystified by the hype and confusion surrounding ecommerce
If you’ve thought about starting an online business or augmenting your existing business with an online presence, you’ve probably been assaulted by hype. Web Business Success: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Web Sites That Work cuts through the clutter with the proven strategies and techniques you need to know to earn a decent income online. It’s like having your own ecommerce consultant right by your side, explaining things in straightforward terms, without a lot of “geek speak.”
The authors have been creating Web sites professionally since 1997 and understand that dealing with Web site designers can be a challenge; many business owners have had bad experiences. Web Business Success contains practical information on how to get a business online and save time and money in the process. The book is based on the authors’ real-world experience developing Web sites and is filled with the same common-sense advice they have been giving their own clients for years.
To read a book Excerpt:
http://www.webbusinesssuccess.com/webbiz_excerpt.pdf
Purchase:
http://www.webbusinesssuccess.com
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How Do I Tell the Kids about the Divorce? A Create-a-Storybook Guide to Preparing Your Children — with Love!
Divorce may be tough on parents, but it’s even tougher on children. One of the most difficult conversations any parent will ever have is telling their children about an upcoming separation or divorce. Rosalind Sedacca, CCT, had that conversation more than a decade ago and used it as the basis for her new book, How Do I Tell the Kids about the Divorce? A Create-a-Storybook™ Guide to Preparing Your Children – with Love!
Unlike other books on children and divorce, Rosalind’s innovative new book provides customizable templates that don’t just tell you what to say — they say it for you! Rosalind guides you in preparing an attractive personal family storybook, in a photo-album-type format, that children will want to read and reread. The fill-in-the-blank templates talk about the family’s past, present and future, reminding children that change, while often frightening, is a natural part of life. Using age-appropriate language (for ages 5 to 15), the text conveys the six key messages parents need to share – and children need to hear, understand and accept.
The book also includes commentary and support from six therapists who share keen advice, based on their professional experience, which parents can immediately put to use.
Divorce attorneys, therapists, mediators, educators, coaches and other professionals throughout the U.S. and beyond are enthusiastically endorsing and recommending this new book to their clients. Many of these endorsements can be seen at http://howdoitellthekids.com.
How Do I Tell the Kids about the Divorce? A Create-a-Storybook™ Guide to Preparing Your Children — with Love! is available online as a downloadable ebook. It can also be purchased as a book-on-CD directly from attorneys, mediators, therapists and other divorce professionals.
To learn more & purchase the book, visit http://www.howdoitellthekids.com or contact your divorce professional. For free articles, Rosalind Sedacca’s free Child-Centered Divorce ezine and other valuable resources for parents, visit: http://www.childcentereddivorce.com. Sedacca can be reached at: Rosalind@childcentereddivorce.com or 561 742-3537.
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