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Silent Giants: A North American Odyssey by Silent Giants: A North American Odyssey by RonGruner May 02, 2008 7455 words Read a sample
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Ron Gruner has been an entrepreneur for most of his professional life. In 1982 he co-founded Alliant Computer and served as its CEO through 1991. In 1992 he founded and served as president of Shareholder.com through its highly successful acquisition by The Nasdaq Stock Market in 2006. Ron is an active pilot and holds Airline Transport Pilot and Commercial Glider ratings. He currently flies a Beechcraft Baron and classic 1947 Cessna 195. Visit gruner.com/professional for additional detail.
A Call for Legal Entrepreneurship by A Call for Legal Entrepreneurship by RonGruner May 02, 2008 15287 words Read a sample
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Ron Gruner has been an entrepreneur for most of his professional life. In 1982 he co-founded Alliant Computer and served as its CEO through 1991. In 1992 he founded and served as president of Shareholder.com through its highly successful acquisition by The Nasdaq Stock Market in 2006. Ron is an active pilot and holds Airline Transport Pilot and Commercial Glider ratings. He currently flies a Beechcraft Baron and classic 1947 Cessna 195. Visit gruner.com/professional for additional detail.
Anatomy of a Lawsuit: A Client's Perspective of a Multi-Million Dollar Federal Lawsuit by Anatomy of a Lawsuit: A Client's Perspective of a Multi-Million Dollar Federal Lawsuit by RonGruner May 02, 2008 25030 words Read a sample
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Ron Gruner has been an entrepreneur for most of his professional life. In 1982 he co-founded Alliant Computer and served as its CEO through 1991. In 1992 he founded and served as president of Shareholder.com through its highly successful acquisition by The Nasdaq Stock Market in 2006. Ron is an active pilot and holds Airline Transport Pilot and Commercial Glider ratings. He currently flies a Beechcraft Baron and classic 1947 Cessna 195. Visit gruner.com/professional for additional detail.
Smashwords Style Guide by Mark Coker Smashwords Style Guide by Mark Coker May 05, 2008 24377 words Read a sample
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I'm Mark, founder of Smashwords. Our mission is simple: we want to create the world's single best ebook publishing and distribution platform for our indie authors, publishers, literary agents and retailers. I'm co-author with my wife of Boob Tube, a novel that explores the wild and wacky world of Hollywood celebrity. I also wrote the Smashwords Book Marketing Guide (how to market any book for free), the Smashwords Style Guide (how to format, produce and publish an ebook) and The 10-Minute PR Checklist (helps entrepreneurs and business managers think more strategically about public relations. It's not written for authors, though some authors find it valuable.). When I'm not writing or working on Smashwords, I enjoy gardening, traveling and hiking tall mountains, the tallest of which has been Mt. Kilimanjaro. Write me at first initial second initial at you know where dot com (though please direct all support inquires to the "comments/questions" link you'll find on any Smashwords page).
119 Witty Quotes From A to Z by E. P. Ned Burke 119 Witty Quotes From A to Z by E. P. Ned Burke Sep. 29, 2008 3058 words Read a sample
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E. P. Ned Burke worked in publishing for more than 30 years. He is the author of 7 novels and numerous short stories and articles. Currently, he is president of E. P. Burke Publishing and serves as editor of Yesterday's Magazette and Writer's Magazette. He is also owner of many other Magazettes that can be found at http://www.magazettes.com.
A Mix of Holiday Memories by E. P. Ned Burke A Mix of Holiday Memories by E. P. Ned Burke Nov. 05, 2008 8592 words Read a sample
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E. P. Ned Burke worked in publishing for more than 30 years. He is the author of 7 novels and numerous short stories and articles. Currently, he is president of E. P. Burke Publishing and serves as editor of Yesterday's Magazette and Writer's Magazette. He is also owner of many other Magazettes that can be found at http://www.magazettes.com.
Lost Inside by Max M Power Lost Inside by Max M Power Dec. 06, 2008 7193 words Read a sample
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Welcome my name is Max M. Power and I am a Story Teller. Like many Story Tellers before me I am here to feed your imagination. I have had the honor of being compared to such writers as Ernest Hemingway, Robert Browning, James Patterson, and Tom Clancy, but without all the boring details. My subject matter spans from poetry to short stories to novels. I am the Owner of Writing With Power Publishing and yes I self publish. I want to be able to control my work and not sell out to big corperations who are just looking to make a fast buck. I am more interested in having readers than profit. For this reason ALL ebooks that I am able to publish via SMASHWORDS will be published at no charge to the reader. I ask that you pass on and share my books with others so that the word may spread. If you want a paper copy you can order directly from the printer, cutting out the middle man completely. The links are on my website. So again, welcome to my world, I hope you enjoy your stay. Now sit back, relax, and let the journey begin. In the infamous words of Snoopy, the Greatest Story Teller, “It was a dark and stormy night…”
Random Thoughts by Max M Power Random Thoughts by Max M Power Dec. 07, 2008 6337 words Read a sample
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Welcome my name is Max M. Power and I am a Story Teller. Like many Story Tellers before me I am here to feed your imagination. I have had the honor of being compared to such writers as Ernest Hemingway, Robert Browning, James Patterson, and Tom Clancy, but without all the boring details. My subject matter spans from poetry to short stories to novels. I am the Owner of Writing With Power Publishing and yes I self publish. I want to be able to control my work and not sell out to big corperations who are just looking to make a fast buck. I am more interested in having readers than profit. For this reason ALL ebooks that I am able to publish via SMASHWORDS will be published at no charge to the reader. I ask that you pass on and share my books with others so that the word may spread. If you want a paper copy you can order directly from the printer, cutting out the middle man completely. The links are on my website. So again, welcome to my world, I hope you enjoy your stay. Now sit back, relax, and let the journey begin. In the infamous words of Snoopy, the Greatest Story Teller, “It was a dark and stormy night…”
Fellows In Arms: A 21st Century Teaching Saga by Aaron Roston Fellows In Arms: A 21st Century Teaching Saga by Aaron Roston Dec. 16, 2008 109818 words Read a sample
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Aaron Roston is from Brooklyn, New York, and is a product of the New York City public schools (including Stuyvesant High School, where he was a student of Frank McCourt's). After joining the New York City Teaching Fellows, he worked as an English teacher from 2002 to 2005 at three Bronx high schools. Recently he taught writing and coached the boxing team at Tennessee State University in Nashville.
Smashwords Book Marketing Guide by Mark Coker Smashwords Book Marketing Guide by Mark Coker Dec. 22, 2008 11662 words Read a sample
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I'm Mark, founder of Smashwords. Our mission is simple: we want to create the world's single best ebook publishing and distribution platform for our indie authors, publishers, literary agents and retailers. I'm co-author with my wife of Boob Tube, a novel that explores the wild and wacky world of Hollywood celebrity. I also wrote the Smashwords Book Marketing Guide (how to market any book for free), the Smashwords Style Guide (how to format, produce and publish an ebook) and The 10-Minute PR Checklist (helps entrepreneurs and business managers think more strategically about public relations. It's not written for authors, though some authors find it valuable.). When I'm not writing or working on Smashwords, I enjoy gardening, traveling and hiking tall mountains, the tallest of which has been Mt. Kilimanjaro. Write me at first initial second initial at you know where dot com (though please direct all support inquires to the "comments/questions" link you'll find on any Smashwords page).
real and venereal by Dr. Shaila Anne Silva real and venereal by Dr. Shaila Anne Silva Dec. 24, 2008 54426 words Read a sample
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Profound Perspectives by Timothy Tober Wright Profound Perspectives by Timothy Tober Wright Jan. 17, 2009 27657 words Read a sample
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"Profound Perspectives" Written and lived by Timothy Tober Wright - Free e-book of Poetry & Prose I am an aspiring new writer, exploring the world of poetry and short story writing, I also have a fiction book in the works and have an agency trying to sell my Biography. I am a survivor of abuse and addiction and have found the courage to share my extraordinary experience with the masses. My niche is writing profound messages that we may all benefit from, spreading the word of hope through triumph over tragedy, victory over pride. I have put together a free e-book that contains a collection of writes that I want to share, free of charge with anyone who likes to read poetry and prose. If you enjoy my work, please consider telling me, any feedback from anyone good or bad is well received and can be left for me at my web forum located at: http://pizmitsplace.smfforfree4.com/
Living with AIDS - Dying of AIDS - Being Remembered by Hans Wiesendanger Living with AIDS - Dying of AIDS - Being Remembered by Hans Wiesendanger Jan. 17, 2009 2638 words Read a sample
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My career included scientific research, international business management and technology transfer. I have written a lot for my work, e.g. scientific publications and book chapters, educational manuals, publicity releases and marketing blurbs. For fun and relaxation, I have written poetry about things that affected me in positive and negative ways. Writing poems has helped me cope with difficult experiences, as well as intensified my joy in happy situations and events.
My Life by CJ Angelella My Life by CJ Angelella Jan. 31, 2009 857 words Read a sample
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I am 12. Don't let the reviews be that harsh.
When I Grow Up by Wren Sasaki When I Grow Up by Wren Sasaki Feb. 07, 2009 296 words Read a sample
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I am serene. I am unclean. I am obscene - at times. I am in a dream. I am living by my own means. I am unseem...ly.
Of Water, Spirits, and Tequila Sunrise by Travis King Of Water, Spirits, and Tequila Sunrise by Travis King Feb. 13, 2009 7980 words Read a sample
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Travis King is a poet, fiction writer, and essayist from the Pacific Northwest. His works have been published both in print and online. An advocate of copyright reform, he offers most of his work through Creative Commons licensing.
BASIC SKINCARE MANUAL by Carolyn E. Johnson BASIC SKINCARE MANUAL by Carolyn E. Johnson Feb. 17, 2009 1844 words Read a sample
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Through a series of events, I found myself in beauty school in 2001, at the age of 53. I hadn’t been in a setting that required homework or memorization for a number of years. The other students were either close to my own situation or were young women who had chosen beauty school instead of college primarily because they struggled in high school. I developed little rhymes to help me learn the material at that time and thought about developing games and aids to ease the learning for others at a later time...when I was established in the field. Now, several years later, this series of booklets are the result of my initial idea. My dearest wish is that these study guides will help many more women achieve their dream and earn their cosmetologist license in esthetics.
Developing a Universal Religion: Why one is Needed and How it might be Derived by David Hockey Developing a Universal Religion: Why one is Needed and How it might be Derived by David Hockey Feb. 23, 2009 109335 words Read a sample
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Seventy-plus years and still going! Air Force, industry, teaching (at all levels—three degrees), government and freelancing. But retirement is best, as I hope you will find. When I had more energy I built my own home and looked after a very big vegetable garden. Nowadays I like to read, write, travel, play a Clavinova, talk with my wife, children and grandchildren and think. (Probably thinking comes first.) I’ve written technical and travel articles, training programs and a long autobiography. David
If God Were a Space Alien: A Different Kind of Atheism by James Hamilton If God Were a Space Alien: A Different Kind of Atheism by James Hamilton Feb. 25, 2009 31282 words Read a sample
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Software developer at various organizations, including Apollo Computer, Avid Technology, and SLAC. Now retired.
I Remember December by Lawrence Thomas I Remember December by Lawrence Thomas March 02, 2009 3075 words Read a sample
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Born Larry Thomas Pattison Jr, the pseudonym 'Lawrence Thomas' was born from my first short story launch (The Nude). I am a father/multiple animal owner/writer/artist/musician, from the Toronto area in Canada. Full-color PDF copies of all of my writing can also be found from my website.
Immanuel by Jason Immanuel by Jason March 15, 2009 14945 words Read a sample
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I live in SA, texas. Not much to say at the moment.
Gospel Mysteries by Lonely Soul Gospel Mysteries by Lonely Soul March 28, 2009 30555 words Read a sample
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The Inspired Query Letter by George Angus The Inspired Query Letter by George Angus April 01, 2009 1857 words Read a sample
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Owner of Tumblemoose Writing Services. The tag line reads: "Inspiring Writers Every Day" I write and have been published in the following venues: Magazine Articles Web Copy Student Workbooks Textbooks Ad Copy e-books I have two novels in progress. My style is fun and conversational. My approach is real and laid back.
Sex, money and Microsoft - why health on the Internet is more popular by Peter Yellowlees Sex, money and Microsoft - why health on the Internet is more popular by Peter Yellowlees April 02, 2009 7445 words Read a sample
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I am a psychiatrist living in Sacramento. I work at the University of California and enjoy teaching, writing and research. I have treated patients using the internet and telemedicine for over a decade, and am very interested in how patients can use the internet effectively to improve their health. I am English originally, then lived in Australia for 20 years, before moving to the USA 5 years ago. My interests are sports and fitness, reading, politics and spending time with my wife, Barb, and our "furry daughter", Lucy, who is a cavalier king charles spaniel who thinks she is human.
Poems to Read to Your Kids by Hans Wiesendanger Poems to Read to Your Kids by Hans Wiesendanger April 08, 2009 4050 words Read a sample
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My career included scientific research, international business management and technology transfer. I have written a lot for my work, e.g. scientific publications and book chapters, educational manuals, publicity releases and marketing blurbs. For fun and relaxation, I have written poetry about things that affected me in positive and negative ways. Writing poems has helped me cope with difficult experiences, as well as intensified my joy in happy situations and events.
Acts of Damage - Establishing Culpability by Raphael Rosenholtz Acts of Damage - Establishing Culpability by Raphael Rosenholtz April 21, 2009 1010 words Read a sample
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Raphael graduated from Yeshiva Chofetz Chaim high school in Forest Hills, New York as Salutatorian, and went on to attend Beis Medrash at Chofetz Chaim in both Yerushalayim and in Queens, New York. While in Yerushalayim, he was strongly influenced by the Rosh Hayeshiva Rav Moshe Chait, Z"tl, and while in Queens, he spent three years attending the shiurim of the Rosh Hayeshiva Rav Henoch Lebowitz, Z"tl. Following an additional three years of studies, he received an advanced degree in Talmudic Law. He also studied in the Mir yeshiva in Yerushalayim, where he was exposed to the inspirational personality of the Rosh Hayeshiva Rav Nosson Tzvi Finkel, Shlita. In February of 2006 he received his M.A. in Mass Communications, with honors, from Iona College in New Rochelle, New York. Raphael recently completed a year and a half Semicha program at Mesivta Tiferes Yerushalayim in New York, NY. At MTJ, he was often able to look on, as the Rosh Hayeshiva Rav Dovid Feinstein, Shlita, responded to wide ranging halachic questions on a daily basis.
Internet Cash Machines: How to Pick a Shopping Cart System that Makes You Money by Tom Antion Internet Cash Machines: How to Pick a Shopping Cart System that Makes You Money by Tom Antion April 28, 2009 9358 words Read a sample
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Living On A Shoestring (Common Sense Ways to Save Money) by Anna Florin Living On A Shoestring (Common Sense Ways to Save Money) by Anna Florin May 01, 2009 17633 words Read a sample
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Anna likes to write about a variety of subjects... everything from saving money, to writing about ghosts and history. She's excited to have the opportunity to have others experience her work and wants to suggest readers visit her website... Featherwood Publishing, at www.featherwoodpublishing.com. Not only are her books listed in paperback format, but you'll find lots of other authors there as well. Many exciting books for children, teens, young adults and adults. Cookbooks, 4-wheeling getaways, suspense, military, you name it. Check it out.
Tweetie Birds Learn To Fly! Learn Twitter In 5 Minutes For Web Ministry by Bishop CD Miller Tweetie Birds Learn To Fly! Learn Twitter In 5 Minutes For Web Ministry by Bishop CD Miller May 01, 2009 322 words Read a sample
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The Right Reverend Dr. Cheryl D. Miller, M.S., MDiv., Ph.D., Th.D., D.D. is a retired Communications Designer "called" to Full Time Ministry. She REVEALS HER WISDOM! Dr. Miller is an I.T.~"Information Theologist" blending technology and theology to captivate her inter active audience. AKA Author~ C.D. Holmes-Miller Writes: ~Christian Topical Studies and Naratives ~Theological Studies, Commentaries and Ministerial Lessons ~Mixed Race, Multiracial, Multicultural, Race Narratives ~Family Legacy and Genealogy Studies ~Asian-American, African-American Studies
Sony Reader 700 eReprint by Mike Cane Sony Reader 700 eReprint by Mike Cane May 06, 2009 6514 words Read a sample
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eBook militant and crank.
Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Genre and Rating Guide by Blue Tyson Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Genre and Rating Guide by Blue Tyson May 06, 2009 263145 words Read a sample
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Free SF and Not Free SF MegaBlog : http://freesf.strandedinoz.com/wordpress Website : http://leighbrackett.blogspot.com Twitter : http://www.twitter.com/bluetyson Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/BlueTyson Paolo Bacigalupi (ology) : http://paolobacigalupi.blogspot.com Laird Barron (ology) : http://lairdbarron.blogspot.com Leigh Brackett (ology) : http://leighbrackett.blogspot.com Ted Chiang (ology) : http://tedchiang.blogspot.com Greg Egan (ology) : http://borderguards.blogspot.com James Enge (ology) : http://jamesenge.blogspot.com Alastair Reynolds (ology) : http://alastairreynolds.blogspot.com Cordwainer Smith (ology) : http://cordwainersmith.blogspot.com Charles Stross (ology) : http://charlesstross.blogspot.com Free SF Reader : http://freesf.blogspot.com Not Free SF Reader : http://notfreesf.blogspot.com Super Reader : http://superprose.blogspot.com Space Opera Reader : http://spaceoperareader.blogspot.com Year's Best SF Reader : http://yearsbestsf.blogspot.com Free SF Best : http://freesfbest.blogspot.com Australian SF Reader : http://ozsfbest.blogspot.com SF Watcher : http://sfwatcher.blogspot.com See here for more :- http://www.archive.org/search.php?query=creator%3A%22Blue%20Tyson%22
The One & Only Way to Sell Your House Yourself and Avoid Exorbitant Real Estate Commissions by Nishika Jones The One & Only Way to Sell Your House Yourself and Avoid Exorbitant Real Estate Commissions by Nishika Jones May 12, 2009 3725 words Read a sample
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Nishika Jones is a real estate internet marketer, wife and mom who's family is her number one priority. Her completely work-at-home business model is unique in the real estate industry. Nishika has been a successful real estate professional for more than 11 years winning numerous sales awards including being named one of '30 under 30' by Realtor Magazine.
My Healing Journey Through Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by D. Patrick Miller My Healing Journey Through Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by D. Patrick Miller May 13, 2009 5225 words Read a sample
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Before founding Fearless Books in 1997 to continue the publication of his writing, D. PATRICK MILLER sold three solo projects to major publishers: Viking, Henry Holt, and Dell. He is now the author of nine titles, including his current books Understanding A Course in Miracles (Celestial Arts/Random House, 2008), and Living with Miracles (Tarcher/Penguin, 2011). As a collaborator, ghostwriter, or principal editor, Miller has helped other authors prepare manuscripts for such publishers as Viking, Doubleday, Warner, Crown, Simon & Schuster, Jeremy P. Tarcher, Hay House, Hampton Roads, and John Wiley & Sons. His poetry has been published in a number of magazines and several anthologies. Miller provides professional consultations to literary agents and publishers as well as published and unpublished authors working in fiction and nonfiction. He has worked for many years with the Linda Chester Literary Agency of New York, which recommends the Fearless Literary critique service. He is experienced in a variety of publishing formats, including conventional printing, print-on-demand, and e-books.
Hold On To Me - Inspirational Love by Marion Francis Hold On To Me - Inspirational Love by Marion Francis May 15, 2009 2712 words Read a sample
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I am a short story and novella writer. All my stories are original fiction. My characters are derived from my readers character requests, people watching, worldwide business travel, vacation, magazines, and pure imagination. Enjoy
Morgazine by Jon Morgan Morgazine by Jon Morgan May 16, 2009 1038 words Read a sample
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Always Remember Me - Endless Love by Marion Francis Always Remember Me - Endless Love by Marion Francis May 22, 2009 2882 words Read a sample
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I am a short story and novella writer. All my stories are original fiction. My characters are derived from my readers character requests, people watching, worldwide business travel, vacation, magazines, and pure imagination. Enjoy
Sculpting the Heart with Art Therapy Basic Counseling eBook #1 by Joyce White Sculpting the Heart with Art Therapy Basic Counseling eBook #1 by Joyce White May 22, 2009 14809 words Read a sample
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Hi, I am many, a ceramic artist, a poet and a wanderer. I enjoy television and good humor. I love music and making slides with art pictures, mine and the masters. I enjoy taking pictures of my clay busts and sculptures. I write poetry, articles and indulge in a fantasy from time to time of being a successful writer and artist. I am Winged for Art Therapy and enjoy using my literal skills to help other overcome their own life circumstances. Have a good day! Come visit me at http://wingedforhealing.com. Thanks. Review for Sculpting the Heart with Art Therapy eBook "Joyce White has aligned herself with spiritual principles that govern the workings of SCULPTING THE HEART WITH ART THERAPY. She uses these principles in the most conscious and creative way for healing."[Sage Sweetwater - Celebrity Firebrand Lesbian Novelist] SCULPTING THE HEART WITH ART THERAPY is in totality, about the possibility of renewing life. It is a profound writing of a sense of release conveyed through poetry, art and clay juxtaposed with flapping wings of freedom. What highly validates this book for me, is the kind of creative expansiveness Joyce White gives of the soul. It embraces goodness and wellness through the healing acts of creativity, contiguous with God and dream. It is a writing which has concentrated form, and to the restless, makes contact with faith anchored in transcendent spirit. It embraces philosophy of dualities, balancing light and dark through poetry and prayer, existence and essence. I appreciate Joyce White's work. She gives all that she has and then some. Joyce opens her heart and shares her personal life, things about her family, death and dying, loving and praying, creating and imaging. She talks of Jung as if he were right beside her guiding her positive energy and assisting her dreams, Joyce says "I'd like to think this book helped others to begin living their own divine purpose." This book has done just that. It's a book of picture symbols, words, and sculptures which absorb our subconscious and represent thought, and if read and used correctly, includes vast information from all of the six senses; sight, sound, touch, smell, taste, and intuition. Joyce White has self-awareness to know specifically the areas of creativity, and what a full life is for her. She shows how the creative process is an external form of whatever we imagine internally. The benefits of this book are many. I highly recommend SCULPTING THE HEART WITH ART THERAPY. Inspiring! The mental, physical, and spiritual idea to right living! Joyce White, you have won my respect. Visit Joyce's Amazon page Sculpting the Heart with Art Therapy http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002AQT7QA/ref=cm_cr_mts_prod_img New Review Poetry Sculpting the Heart's Poetry While Conversing with the Masters By: Joyce White Publisher: Publication Date: 2009 ISBN: 978-0-557-22371-8 Reviewed by: Eloise Michael Review Date: July 2010 The fourth book in Joyce White's Sculpting the Heart series, Sculpting the Heart's Poetry While Conversing with the Masters is a collection of poems that are playful, hopeful, and sometimes even joyful. White does not shy away from serious topics, however. She is able to write about loss, regret, and her own deep fears. White hints at times of depression and hopelessness in her own life. Her readers will do more than share her sorrow, however, and will not be encouraged to wallow in their own. In her poem Tears are like Polliwogs White describes her own optimism in the playful style which runs throughout her poetry. Tears are like Polliwogs It is nice to think of tears like polliwogs swimming around in a mortal's eyes, evolving into well- adjusted higher forms, with better motor control and hand- eye co-ordination, ascending rather than descending, bending rather than breaking, reaffirming rather than hurting, and smiling rather than frowning, It's nice to think of sorrow as water, and all those tears escaping where swelling pain had been, It's nice to think our sorrow will soon evaporate just like our tears, turning our attention to helping others evolve. The philosophy outlined in this poem provides the template for much of White's work. When she writes of challenges or loss, she includes in each poem a seed of hope that will leave readers feeling lighter even as they are reminded of their own times of sadness. Her hopefulness does not trivialize the subjects of the poems, however. White's optimism is subtle, sometimes no more than her tone or the way she chooses her words. The effect is cumulative, and after reading the entire collection, readers will be left satisfied, energized, and smiling. Most of the poems in this collection are ekphrastic poems, each written in response to a piece of art, in this case, paintings. White describes ekphrastic poetry as a "conversation between two pieces of art." In these poems, White looks into the soul of the artist to whom she is responding, imagining his thoughts and motivation, turning each painting into a metaphor for the artist's life. Readers will view Picasso's work in a new way, and may even be inspired to visit the nearest museum or gallery. White has a talent for transforming hardship and grief into something more. She turns these challenges into a way forward, both for herself, and for her readers. She is at her best, however, when she is writing of joy. Her observations of children, animals, and nature capture her subjects' ability to fully live in the moment and to celebrate that moment. Happy Children, below, is a perfect illustration. Happy Children Happy children are all-stars, curious jugs of sunshine, their faces radiant, their eyes metaphors of emptiness and fullness perfectly contained, their naiveté keeps us entertained, they don't think about anything too long, peanut butter keeps them energized, they have happy feet, elastic faces, like acrobats they ride bareback on wild stallions with wings, they train smarter, not harder, slow and steady gets them there, they balance fun with rest, and they lie on their backs and take pleasure in moments of nothingness. Joyce White's tone is honest, friendly, never preachy. Many of the poems in this collection are written in the first person, but White's voice is present, even when she does not specifically include herself. Readers will feel as though she is confiding in them. White chooses her words carefully, having fun with their sounds and meanings. She also employs metaphors, never saying more than necessary to make her point or to create an image. It is easy to read White's poems and easy to find meaning within them. When readers go back to reread a few favorites, they will find that the poems are even better the second and third time. Quill says: Playful poems that will leave readers hopeful even when their subjects are sad or difficult. NEW REVIEW Sculpting the Heart's Poetry While Conversing with the Masters By: Joyce White Publisher: Publication Date: 2009 ISBN: 978-0-557-22371-8 Reviewed by: Eloise Michael Review Date: July 2010 The fourth book in Joyce White's Sculpting the Heart series, Sculpting the Heart's Poetry While Conversing with the Masters is a collection of poems that are playful, hopeful, and sometimes even joyful. White does not shy away from serious topics, however. She is able to write about loss, regret, and her own deep fears. White hints at times of depression and hopelessness in her own life. Her readers will do more than share her sorrow, however, and will not be encouraged to wallow in their own. In her poem Tears are like Polliwogs White describes her own optimism in the playful style which runs throughout her poetry. Tears are like Polliwogs It is nice to think of tears like polliwogs swimming around in a mortal's eyes, evolving into well- adjusted higher forms, with better motor control and hand- eye co-ordination, ascending rather than descending, bending rather than breaking, reaffirming rather than hurting, and smiling rather than frowning, It's nice to think of sorrow as water, and all those tears escaping where swelling pain had been, It's nice to think our sorrow will soon evaporate just like our tears, turning our attention to helping others evolve. The philosophy outlined in this poem provides the template for much of White's work. When she writes of challenges or loss, she includes in each poem a seed of hope that will leave readers feeling lighter even as they are reminded of their own times of sadness. Her hopefulness does not trivialize the subjects of the poems, however. White's optimism is subtle, sometimes no more than her tone or the way she chooses her words. The effect is cumulative, and after reading the entire collection, readers will be left satisfied, energized, and smiling. Most of the poems in this collection are ekphrastic poems, each written in response to a piece of art, in this case, paintings. White describes ekphrastic poetry as a "conversation between two pieces of art." In these poems, White looks into the soul of the artist to whom she is responding, imagining his thoughts and motivation, turning each painting into a metaphor for the artist's life. Readers will view Picasso's work in a new way, and may even be inspired to visit the nearest museum or gallery. White has a talent for transforming hardship and grief into something more. She turns these challenges into a way forward, both for herself, and for her readers. She is at her best, however, when she is writing of joy. Her observations of children, animals, and nature capture her subjects' ability to fully live in the moment and to celebrate that moment. Happy Children, below, is a perfect illustration. Happy Children Happy children are all-stars, curious jugs of sunshine, their faces radiant, their eyes metaphors of emptiness and fullness perfectly contained, their naiveté keeps us entertained, they don't think about anything too long, peanut butter keeps them energized, they have happy feet, elastic faces, like acrobats they ride bareback on wild stallions with wings, they train smarter, not harder, slow and steady gets them there, they balance fun with rest, and they lie on their backs and take pleasure in moments of nothingness. Joyce White's tone is honest, friendly, never preachy. Many of the poems in this collection are written in the first person, but White's voice is present, even when she does not specifically include herself. Readers will feel as though she is confiding in them. White chooses her words carefully, having fun with their sounds and meanings. She also employs metaphors, never saying more than necessary to make her point or to create an image. It is easy to read White's poems and easy to find meaning within them. When readers go back to reread a few favorites, they will find that the poems are even better the second and third time. Quill says: Playful poems that will leave readers hopeful even when their subjects are sad or difficult. Review by FeatheredQuill.com Jul. 4, 2010 By Molly Martin Joyce White's Sculpting the Heart's Poetry While Conversing With the Masters offers first some thoughts regarding Feminist Mythology. Setting the tone is the first poem entitled Women in which all nuances of women are introduced from the kisses and tears, to rivalry, Caffeine, Nicotine and Prozac to an understanding that women have too many dimensions to simply set down on paper. Poet White explains in Bird of God how she goes about constructing her rhythmical pieces. Interspersed among the poetic odes in the work Sculpting the Heart's Poetry is found artwork including pen and ink drawings, photography and artwork created by the Masters. I found one photograph in particular to be... More >be particularly compelling, entitled A Family's Hands we see a grouping of hands including one of a baby and continuing on to the veined and conceivably arthritic hand of perhaps the oldest member of the family. What daughter, I ponder might not find something with which to agree or to enjoy while reading the words of the four stanzas entitled Turning Into Mom. Birthdays, Happy Children, and Becoming a Poem are some of the gentle, well crafted odes comprising Chapter 1 Feminist Mythology. In the second Chapter of the book is found a collection of writer White's conversations with the Masters. From Zeus, Hermes, Dionysus and the First New Year Baby to Saint Raphael, and Madonna and Jesus and angels; poet White talks of love and flowers, and feeling loved, the thousand artists eyes. She tells of Artists who write and paint and create. White tells of Raphael who comes to heal, and of angels who bless with celestial knowledge and of Jesus and the melodic music of Mozart and how angels fly and, Hermes. Hermes, the keeper of the in between, is chosen to report, record, and transport the dead. Picasso is discussed in Chapter 3. That Poet White harbors a good bit of interest, caring and perhaps love for this artiste is very evident as the reader undertakes the works included in this series. Picasso was born in Spain, moved to France and enjoyed a reputation as a renowned theater designer, draftsman, and sculptor, and, he was likely the greatest printmaker of his era and beyond. White tells how Picasso's paintings fill her head, she relates that the artist's favorite model was Olga, and tells us something of that woman from her 22 inch waist to her dancing to unheard melodies, and while she looks a little odd in her cubic form, HE, no doubt, thought her perfectly constructed. And one of my favorite paint artists, Van Gogh, is addressed in Chapter 4 which is introduced with a Chagall collage presented in muted magenta and lavender and is created by versifier White herself. 'There is beauty and bravery and achievement in Van Gogh's Starry Night.' I must agree. Aphrodite and Venus and Marilyn Monroe, and Botticelli all become part of what we females are, we are women. Chapter 5 leads the reader to Drama, Drama, Drama and tears like polliwogs, I think that is one of my favorite lines in the this section, and maybe even the work as a whole. Tears like polliwogs, what visual portrayals fill the senses. That, and poet White's assertion that if it looks and sounds like a poem, it is cause a smile. There is hope for all of us then, isn't there? Money, Grammar and Endless love and barking Yorkies and graying hair and lips that taste of chocolate, White weaves visions with words. Only a bard would recognize so easily that moths live, work and die much as do humans. She watches a spider spinning a web, and plays what if with white on white. White pigeons hide from white cats and white birds search for white worms, and, she asks the question could we learn if white chalk wrote on a white chalkboard. We CAN live without a good many things we think we just have to have, but, can we actually live without red, orange, yellow, green, blue, black and brown? I have cats, I particularly enjoyed the Ballet of Cats, 'by day they sit and stare in unison. They achieve lift off, twitch tails, and maybe even hiss ad stew. They are, cats by day and tigers by night.' And Chapter 6 is filled with The Circle of Life. Works include evocative narrative of An Alcoholic, the delicate lilt Blossoms Praying, and mischevious First Dirty Word summing up a youngster's growing up, a Cowboy's Moonlight Ride, Hermit Poets and Ribbons, Bows and Lace present a slice of life across generations, times, places and gender. Who should live and Who should die is a thought provoking discussion especially for those of us who have had, or may have soldier fathers, brothers, husbands, or today moms and sisters. Growing Love, and The glass Dancer complete the work. Rhymster White has crafted an eclectic, balanced work trailing across a myriad of themes. The work is wordsmith in content, wordsmith in beauty. That White has come through sorrow, enjoyed beauty and finds worthwhile in much is evidenced in her odes, stanzas and poems. Lyricist Joyce White has strengthened herself using spiritual standards directing the core values set down in use of art therapy for sculpting the heart and thus the emotional wellbeing of the self. White employs these values creatively as a way to promote healing and growth and self awareness. Renewal of verve, optimism, self discovery, moving on following tragedy or even a happy life changing event are all recurrent themes running through her work. White's Sculpting the Heart's Poetry thrusts wellness and good heartedness to the forefront. Sharing pain, hurt and happiness is therapeutic, liberating and cathartic White fosters integrity and wellbeing through the curative acts of creativity. God focused dreams, work and doing embracing a belief of duality, harmonizing radiance and dark through verse and conversing with our spiritual leader fills our essence with the healing, joy and motivation to move forward with renewed vigor and self awareness in the face of the upsets we all face in life. Filled with a poignant, ethereal quality the written works offered by White are counter balanced nicely with various depictions of art work including sculpture, pictures of various medium and photographs, all in all she has taken an eclectic set of materials and woven them into an affirmation of women in whole and the individual woman who may be reading. Happy to recommend Joyce White's Sculpting the Heart's Poetry while conversing with the Masters. For review I received an ARC from the author. =========================== Reviewed by Molly's Reviews molly martin =========================== TITLE Sculpting the Heart's Poetry while conversing with the Masters. AUTHOR Joyce White PAPER BACK 111 pages ISBN 978-0-557-22371-8 PUBLISHER LULU 3131 RDU Center Dr STE 210, Morrisville, NC, 27560 < Less
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