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Goa : A Lesson In Life (Second Edition) Out Now!Back in August 2006, I visited Goa, India. A trip that affected my outlook on life, views on my country, and my attitude towards others of all backgrounds. In 2015, I finally decided to put down in writing all the experiences encountered on my journey, not least my admiration for India, its people, and its culture.
This second edition includes a professional cover, comprehensive edit, long-lost images, and an extra chapter/epilogue, all combining to complete my journey.
Goa : A Lesson In Life
Goa : A Lesson In Life
Hi,I am a new author.
My first book , Let Go: Love Another Day, is available for preorder on Amazon.
This book is less about relationships and more about the best way to achieve the complete healing required after a failed relationship, to help shed emotional baggage if one is to move on truly and completely.
Hi Everyone,My book Evolving: My Lessons of Self-Discovery is available on Amazon. The Kindle version has a $.99 cent promotional sale starting June 12th for one week. Hope you check it out:
https://www.amazon.com/Evolving-Lesso...
Non-Fiction - UFO scientific investigationsThis topic is headlined now with the US releasing information about UFOs. I have written two books, non-fiction, analyzing the evidence of the most controversial UFO case: Billy Meier. I have a youtube channel with plenty of analyses, and free papers to download on my website.
My books are:
Researching a real UFO: https://www.amazon.ca/Researching-Rea...
They are Here: https://www.amazon.com/They-are-Here-...
My website (it has a link to my Youtube channel): www.rhalzahi.com
Thanks
My first non-fiction book was about "Freestyle Community Drum Circles". The next was my life in funny anecdotes called, "My Life Cracks Me Up". I'm best known for my next book which was, "MIXED NUTS or What I've Learned Practicing Psychotherapy". That was the risky one. Bringing humor into the therapy setting is one thing. Doing that in print was risky. I must have done something right because that book resulted in invitations for me to lecture graduate Psychology departments in Europe and Asia! My last book was "American Baapu: India Through My Eyes".I find it interesting that my books sell so much better in Europe and Asia than in the US.
The Drawing a Line blog poses this question: Blog#55 – How did you stop a sexual harasser in your workplace? If you have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace, we invite your response to this survey. Results will be summarized in a future blog and may help other sexual harassment victims to prevent or respond to unwanted sexual attention on the job. Thank you for your cooperation.
[From the author of Drawing a Line-A look inside the corporate response to sexual harassment.]
Link follows: Blogs – Drawing a Line (wordpress.com)
https://drawingaline175408723.wordpre...
The Eight Crafts of Writing A new writing book on the block: The Eight Crafts of Writing. Most writing books specialize in one or two crafts. The Eight Crafts of Writing is the first book about writing that gives a complete and structured overview of storytelling - the map.
The Eight Crafts of Writing is not only for writers. If you're a reader and ever wanted to have a look behind the curtain of storytelling, this is the book.
Just checked your listing for this book on Amazon. I'm working on a collection of short stories. Will order it.
Have you ever read a book that left you rethinking everything you thought you knew and believed? It was so revealing such that page after page left you amazed? It got you nodding in agreement to each new insight revealed?
LIFE: A MYSTERY SOLVED is one of such books. Not only is it captivating, enlightening, and interesting to read, it also provides you with the answers you seek about life. Read it to help yourself get more out of your life.
www.hereditaspress.com
It is also available on Amazon, Waterstones, and all major retailers.
History is often written from the perspective of the writer regardless of the accuracy of the narrative relative to the actual events narrated. Thus the true story of Africa and its people have remained largely untold, misrepresented, or partially rendered, because Africa's popular history is as written by its conquerors. Not many people know what Africa was like before the advent of historic slavery nor even that humans originated there. Not many people also know that slavery was targeted at specific ethnic groups in Africa nor the true identity of these groups.
BEING BLACK: REDISCOVERING A LOST IDENTITY presents a researched history of Africa starting from when humans first originated there through the slavery and colonisation era, the origin of the racial ideology based on which racial injustice is founded, to Africa's present state. More than simply telling a story, it also presents an informed prediction of Africa's future. Read it for its historical content but also to help yourself prepare and participate in the restoration of a lost heritage.
www.hereditaspress.com
(Also on Amazon, Waterstones and all Major Retailers)
Religion is unarguably a very important aspect of the lives of most people today. In seeking for a better life here and in the hereafter, many people fervently engage in religious practices as prescribed by their particular religion. However, there are many different religions with each proffering different solutions for the same need, and each with sets of different beliefs and practices which contradict those of other religions. Thus raising the questions: Is there a right way? And, which is the right way?
PAGAN WORLD: DECEPTION AND FALSEHOOD IN RELIGION presents a thorough exploration of religion as a human invention while also highlighting the shortcomings of religion vis-a-vis its promises. Applying the right hermeneutics in exegeting Scriptural texts, it reveals God's plan for reconciliation and restoration. Read it to understand why religion has not lived to its promises and also to uncover how right to relate with God.
www.hereditaspress.com
(Also on Amazon, Waterstones and all Major Retailers)
Hi all!This is officially the first group I've joined on Goodreads! I'm a pattern designer and artist by trade but after a crazy year + of pandemic and family cancer diagnoses, including mine, my sister Sue and I decided to write a book that shares some of our thoughts, emotions, experiences and coping strategies throughout. It's very personal, intimate and unexpected and we hope it will resonate with readers who have had their own struggles yet strive to overcome. Thank you to Vincent for this group! I'm excited to be here.
Aimée
Vincent wrote: "This folder is for readers and writers of nonfiction.Welcome! Please post your books or leave a comment!"
THE TOMATO SMUGGLER (How One Man Stood Up to Communism) - a TRUE story. A remarkable Romanian father cleverly protected his family’s freedom from oppressive communism during the 1980’s. You wonder where his determination came from until you understand the total necessity. The family endured hardships and harassment, but they always focused on happiness and contentment. www.MarkMyersBooks.com
Jesus Christ Divided is a historical examination of the letters of the New Testament starting with Paul. It differs with many scholars by accepting tradition even when the text challenges our modern sensibilities. By examining carefully and objectively, a surprising story comes to light that anyone can see.
Hallo,ich bin EIN KLEINER STAUBWEDE (Pseudonym wegen Datenschutz) und habe drei KDP-Bücher (jeweils in ebook- und Taschenbuchform) geschrieben und bei amazon.de veröffentlicht.
Sie handeln von Erfahrungen die ein hilfesuchender (beinträchtigter, teilweise behinderter) Mensch dadurch machen muss dass sich deutsche Behörden oder Arbeitgeber oft teilweise nicht an gesetzliche Vorschriften oder vertragliche Vereinbarungen halten und scheinbar niemand so ein Verhalten
kontrolliert.
(Wie ich auch im Fall einer rechtlichen Betreuung eines Messies erfahren musste.)
Ich bin erst seit einigen Tagen ein goodreadsautor und habe daher noch keinen Kontakt zu anderen Autoren oder Lesern bei goodreads Daher würde ich mich sehr über nette Zuschriften freuen, denn nur durch konstruktive (nette) Kritik kann ich erfahren, ob ich meinen Schreibstil verbessern oder ändern soll. Zudem bin ich mit einem blog, einer Gruppe "Sachbücher über Behördenverhalte" und einer homepage unter https://www.goodreads.com/author/show... zu finden.
Ich würde mich freuen.
Hallo,ich bin EIN KLEINER STAUBWEDE (Pseudonym wegen Datenschutz) und habe drei KDP-Bücher (jeweils in ebook- und Taschenbuchform) geschrieben und bei amazon.de veröffentlicht.
Sie handeln von Erfahrungen die ein hilfesuchender (beinträchtigter, teilweise behinderter) Mensch dadurch machen muss dass sich Behörden oder Arbeitgeber oft teilweise nicht an gesetzliche Vorschriften oder vertragliche Vereinbarungen halten und scheinbar niemand so ein Verhalten
kontrolliert.
(Wie ich auch im Fall einer rechtlichen Betreuung eines Messies erfahren musste.)
Ich bin erst seit einigen Tagen ein goodreadsautor und habe daher noch keinen Kontakt zu anderen Autoren oder Lesern bei goodreads.
Ich würde mich daher sehr über nette Zuschriften/konstruktive Kritik bzgl. meines Schreibstils freuen und bin mit einem blog, einer Gruppe "Sachbücher über Behördenverhalten" unter https://www.goodreads.com/author/show... zu finden.
Ich würde mich freuen.
Abuh wrote: "Hi guys,I need reviews for this book Piary: Diary of a pensive poet Can i get any here?"
Hi Abuh, how are you? I'd love to read and review your book in exchange for a physical copy, as I don't really have a good way to read ebooks. My review would be published on Goodreads and my book blog. I can also be reached by email at: justabookishblog@gmail.com
Thank you!
Hi all! Here's our book about the history of the arcade game Skee-Ball. I know it's a bit different than most of what is here, but if you enjoy niche history then you are going to love this book!
Seeking Redemption: The Real Story of the Beautiful Game of Skee-Ball
Seeking Redemption - The Real Story of the Beautiful Game of Skee-Ball is the first and only book about the history of Skee-Ball, and the authoritative history of the game.
Seeking Redemption tells a timeless story of a start-up, beginning with the unlikely inventor, Joseph Fourestier Simpson, and featuring all of the classic struggles and triumphs. It is also a story of how this beloved game of Skee-Ball survived two world wars, recessions and depressions, industry transformations, technology revolutions and legal wrangling to thrive for over 100 years. Skee-Ball morphed from its' origins as "A Man's Game" to becoming a fascinating game for everyone. It's continued to survive patent wars, clone competition, and the threats of bankruptcy and obscurity to emerge once again as a best selling iPhone app, and be resurrected for modern amusement venues by Bay Tek Games, Inc. redesign in 2016.
This book is a treasure for history buffs as well. Meticulously researched from primary sources, lavishly illustrated with original photographs, letters, papers and documents, it allows the history to speak for itself in an engaging and readable way. Not just the story of the game, it is a unique view into the universal human struggles for redemption and recognition, and a salute to the eternal inventiveness of the human spirit.
Hi,Have you ever wondered why we are here and what “reality” is?
This question and finding answers to it has fascinated me all my life. It was also one of the reasons why I became interested in physics and went to university to study it. I was hoping that I could find answers there - maybe a theory that would perfectly explain reality, and I would also understand my own role in all this.
I have written a book ”Hyperreality - Beyond the Horizon where Physics Meets Consciousness” and it has just been published in English on Amazon (the book is also available in Finnish and also Swedish translation is on the way).
In the Hyperreality I will address such questions as:
* How should we approach life and its challenges? Are they even real?
* What do we really know about reality?
* What is the connection between reality and consciousness?
* Do we live in a simulation?
I will tell you about my own experiences and insights, many interesting and surprising cases, experiments and also about current theories and hypothesis represented. I will also address such questions as what is time, do we have a free will and what are synchronicities.
Anyway, it seems that our prevailing materialistic worldview is outdated. There are lots of phenomena that the current theories are unable to explain. In many of these mind and consciousness are involved. However, the change is already ongoing and a new paradigm is dawning based on the ideas of quantum physics.
This book may give you answers but it may also raise you new questions. However, asking questions maybe the most important thing we need to do, since ”You see what you are ready to see.”
I am interested especially in Amazon reviews for this book. The book has been a bestseller in Finland when it was published on Fall 2020.
Best regards,
Johanna
Becoming A Master Of Self: The Major Key To Attracting Success- For The AmbitiousI am Sherique Dill. I am the author of 5 non-fiction, self-help, personal development books. If you're looking for inspirations, and information to help you maximize your greatest potential, you're at the right place. My newest book "Becoming A Master Of Self-The Keys To Attracting Success", is a great book that gives you information on how to achieve success, and achieve your goals, by using self-discipline. Yes, if you want to accomplish your heart's desires, you must be able to master your emotions. Master those feelings of fears, disappointments, self-doubt, emotional triggers, discouragements, and all those negative energies that hinder success.
Feeling discouraged and frustrated because you can't get the success you deserve? Look no further, this book will help you to break through those walls.
Hi, everyone! I'm Will. My book is currently at its early stages and I just wanna drop in and say hi.Anywho, you all stay safe and thriving!
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.c...Hi, thanks for the opportunity…
My book Eat Beat Sleep Repeat: a FIFO Life describes life and experiences as a Fly In Fly Out (FIFO) worker in the oil and gas industry, from trainee to fifteen-year veteran. My career - so far - has included stints on four offshore facilities and one major onshore LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) project. I currently work on the World's largest floating object which I helped build in South Korea over a three year period. These experiences have been unique in many ways, but are conveyed in a very human way; I was not interested in writing a technical book, a history of the industry, or an environmental tome of monumental importance. This is just a story of my life as a FIFO worker during one of the busiest and most interesting times in the industry, particularly Australia.
I believe that a large amount of "normal" people are very interested in this lifestyle, apart from the 150,000 plus FIFO workers based in Australia, Canada and elsewhere. It also openly and honestly describes my descent into depression, sometimes so bad I wanted to suicide. FIFO can be hard. FIFO is a different life altogether, it comes with its own issues and problems, from distances travelled, the method of getting there, fatigue, dangerous conditions, depression, anxiety, separation from family and The World, huge relationship hurdles, as well as the concept of being trapped by the lifestyle and the large salaries, the Golden Handcuffs as we call it. In fact, this book is a study of Australian working culture in many ways with all its blemishes.
The lifestyle is not for everyone, especially offshore, and many people have crashed and burned in the time I have been in the job. We do a minimum of 12 hour days, 7 days a week, up to 28 days straight, sometimes longer when storms hit or choppers fail. At the same time a lot of us get paid well and we get decent breaks where we spend that money we earn. And we work with some of the best people on the planet, even if the Companies and their management structures leave a lot to be desired. I hope you enjoy it and find it interesting.
https://www.amazon.com.au/Beat-Sleep-...
https://www.facebook.com/Eatbeatsleep...
Hello guys,It would be great if the niche of this book could be interesting to you.
Title:
Easy Peasy Cryptocurrency Investing Digital Money is Inevitable: The Secure Way to Invest in Cryptocurrency and Create a Passive Income for Beginners
Genre: Business & Money
Length: 134 pages
Publication Date: September 8, 2021
It is available in Kindle Unlimited.
Thank you,
Russell.
USA
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FSFZ3T1
UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09FSFZ3T1 (less)
Vincent wrote: "This folder is for readers and writers of nonfiction.Welcome! Please post your books or leave a comment!"
Hi there,I have published various novels in "chick lit" fiction. Most recently, however, I published a best selling writing guide book called "Write a Novel in 3 Days: The Zone Method."
I do not read a ton of non fiction but I do when I'm deeply interested in the topic (as I was while researching why Zone writing works).
https://www.amazon.com/Write-Novel-Da...
Cheers!
Mary Ann
Always a Traveler, Never a Tourist: In Search of People and Places on the Road Less TraveledHi! My name is Judy Bloomberg https://www.goodreads.com/author/show..., and I am the author of a recently published non-fiction travel photography book called "Always a Traveler, Never a Tourist: In Search of People and Places on the Road Less Traveled" . I have been an intrepid traveler for over 50 years, visiting 115 countries in every corner of the world. This book is a collection of 294 of the best (mostly full-page) color photos from those trips, focusing on the most exotic destinations on all seven continents (and the people who inhabit them), along with insights and anecdotes about traveling off the beaten path. From colorful festivals like the Goroka Show in Papua New Guinea and Carnival in Rio to daily life in places like Lake Titicaca and rural Ethiopia, these photographs capture the amazing diversity of peoples who inhabit our world. E-book version is currently being offered on Amazon at the promotional price of $2.99, in honor of Indigenous People's Day.
Hey The Cryptocurrency Investing Standard is my newbook. It's currently running for a free promotion till 25th October 2021.
Here is the link amazon.com/author/arinaitweallan
Please I am asking for your honest reviews.
Hey! My newly published book is an Anthology of poems spanning manifestation of life sources.Currently its on free promotion till the 3rd of November.
Please give your honest reviews.
The link is as follows
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B09J...
Sarmistha wrote: "Hey! My newly published book is an Anthology of poems spanning manifestation of life sources.Currently its on free promotion till the 3rd of November.
Please give your honest reviews.
The link is ..."
Hi Sarmistha, how are you? Are you looking for reviewers for your book? If so, I'd love to read and review it in exchange for a physical copy, as I don't really have a good way to read ebooks. My review would be published on Goodreads and my book blog. I can also be reached by email at: justabookishblog@gmail.com
Thank you!
Hello!Im running a 0.99 sale for my ebook Memory Road Trip:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096T7WMTZ?...
It's a Gen-X travel memoir.
Hi guys! I literally wrote a book to save my life.
I was an International School Principal travelling the world but secret high functioning alcoholic for over thirty years. I thought it was literally impossible to stop drinking. Every time I tried using willpower, I soon returned to Day 1 after a few weeks or months because I couldn't stop the cravings.
I spent years researching alcohol which eventually led to working out the real nature of alcohol and learning how to resolve underlying issues causing me to drink. I know this is starting to sound like an advert now, but it is true.
My research led to me training as a CBT Therapist and helping others learn how to stop drinking, culminating in me writing a 375-page book with over 300 Academic references, published in ebook on 1st September 2021 on Amazon for $5.99. It is called "Holmes's Complete Guide To Stop Drinking Alcohol; The Easy, Mindful and Pain-free Way."
You can buy it here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09...
Here's a link to the independent review by Kirkus Reviews: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-re...
Also, if you are interested in controlling or quitting drinking I run a private facebook group which is free to join and open to everyone here and I publish any book offers and discounts here too:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/40486...
Thanks for having me in your group.
Have a great day!
Mark Holmes
My book is Consent Is not EnoughSubtitle: What Men Need to Know in a #MeToo World.
Kindle Book is $0.99 thru October 31.
We need to heal men if we are going to solve #MeToo. After hundreds of hours in men's groups on #MeToo, six words consistently stopped the conversation. Why? What did they really mean? Toxic masculinity, consent, privilege, objectification, entitlement, patriarchy. I wanted to dive into these to find out. This book is the result, but the conversation is not over. That's why your reviews are important. Let's solve this. Men and women will have better lives when we do.
The Magical Sex Book: Create And Sustain Amazing Sex With Four Simple Steps. Released on Amazon 10/25, #1 Best Seller, New Releases. Comments and reviews on Amazon and Goodreads please.
The Magical Sex Book: Create And Sustain Amazing Sex With Four Simple Steps. Released on Amazon 10/25/21, #1 Best Seller, New Releases. Comments and reviews on Amazon and Goodreads please.
Eastern and Western philosophy anyone? Hi everybody, my name is Marcel and as the author of my debut Existential Rationalism: Handling Hume's Fork I am pleased to reach out and engage and see what this group has in store for us!
Hi everybody. My name is Lorrie Reed. I've got a new book coming out soon. I've pasted a brief description below. Let me know what you think. Thanks!Pressing Toward the Marks of Ministerial Leadership is intended to help you broaden and deepen your awareness of what it means to be an effective ministerial leader in the 21st century. Chapters in this book provide an overview of theoretical frameworks and practical principles that have stood the test of time and are descriptive of what occurs in most organizational settings. Thought-provoking workshop exercises at the end of each chapter address the needs of adult learners and foster critical thinking, effective communication, and creativity, along with the ability to sustain effective and ethical relationships in evolving congregational settings. Examples in this book grow out of the author’s experiences since 1980 as a researcher, leader, administrator, teacher/professor, ordained minister, and change agent. Major topics include the nature of your call to ministry, methods for theological reflection, and elements of Christian worship. Further, the book examines theoretical frameworks for leadership, administration, communication, and teaching, along with other processes associated with serving at the helm of an organization. As a result of reading this book, you will become better at problem-solving, analysis, spiritual self-empowerment, promoting justice, and developing critical consciousness about the linkages among faith, leadership, and service in your organizational setting.
Marcel wrote: "Eastern and Western philosophy anyone? Hi everybody, my name is Marcel and as the author of my debut Existential Rationalism: Handling Hume's Fork I am pleased to reach out and enga..."Looks interesting. I put it on my Want to read list. Check me out -- The Magical Sex Book.
Hello,We are the Undercover Gentlemen. Our book is Master Cold Approach: Learn how to flirt,attract and seduce . This book includes everything we've (we are two) learned after approaching thousands of women. Our goal is to help men improve their dating life. If you are someone who's looking to take his dating life into his own hands, this book is dedicated to you. Or if you are someone looking to read something unordinary - antimainstream you might want to give this a try.
You will learn:
How to strengthen your mindset and diminish approach anxiety
How to approach a woman in every scenario
How to vibe/interact with her
How to flirt and what to say
How to get her phone number/Instagram in the right way
How to progressively move things forward
and more..
Book's link: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Cold-Ap...
Undercover Gentlemen
Hello, all!Interested in New York City history? If so, please consider my first book, Everyone Loves a Parade! A Guide to New York City's Ticker Tape Parades.
Co-authored with my father, a historian who passed away before this book could be completed, the book explores the history of NYC's most iconic events. When and how did the tradition start, and how did it evolve over time? Has anybody ever turned down the honor, or been given more than one parade? How have the parades and honorees changed over time, and what does that say about how our culture and city have changed? And what is ticker tape anyway? From the enormous parades for Lindberg, Churchill and MacArthur, to celebrities whose fame has faded over time (and a few who were relatively unknown even in their own time), the book covers them all, breathing new life into these spectacular events.
If you enjoy New York City and its cultural history, I hope you will enjoy this book (and if you do, I'd appreciate a review).
I have a new memoir coming out in February, and I am looking for a few select people to read it ahead of time and give me feedback before it's released.The Struggle:10th Anniversary Edition
Addicted to heroin and unable to stop on his own, Brian Storm finds himself sitting on the tracks waiting for a train to come and take his life. But things weren't always this bad for Brian, an aspiring white rapper from Philadelphia who had a good upbringing. In Brian's early teen years, he discovers that drugs and alcohol are the perfect solutions to his low self-esteem issues. Like most addicts and alcoholics, Brian believes that he can stop at any time, so he doesn't see any harm in continuing to drink and smoke weed. What he doesn't know is that with every sip and every puff, he falls deeper into a world of crime and desperation.
The Struggle is a gripping true story that takes you through the life of an alcoholic/addict who hits rock bottom but quickly learns that the more he tries to dig himself out, the deeper that bottom gets. It takes a blessing in disguise for Brian to finally get the help he needs, but when he does, he learns that the Struggle is far from over
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I'm a new non-fiction author.
The truth is, I never thought I would become an author. Yet, through the experiences and struggles faced by not only myself but others that I've helped as well, I felt that the world needs a book like this.
Many times, in dating, you've heard of the dichotomy of "nice" guys and "jerks". What I've found through personal experience is that this idea not only applies to the world of dating, but also to many areas of our personal & professional lives.
On top of this, many people think that if you're not "nice", this implies that you're a "jerk", and vice versa. However, there is a third way to be, what is called being "whole". This lies in the middle of these two extremes, which is where you are at your best.
My book "Become Whole: A Simple Plan to Maximize Your Potential and Tap Into Your Inner Confidence", shows you strategies to help you lean closer to this state of being "Whole".
Gain more respect from your peers, have more satisfying friendships, and learn to stand up for yourself while taking steps to become your best self!
Click on the links to learn more:'
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