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You Can Totally Do This: Wise Words and Affirmations to Inspire and Empower
by Summersdale PublishersLife is tough, but so are you This little book is brimming with encouraging quotes and uplifting affirmations to help you summon your inner strength. It’s the perfect pick-me-up to remind you that, whatever life throws at you, you’re totally capable of facing anything!
YOU CAN WRITE Children's Books
by Tracy E. DilsOhio-based author and editor Dils explains how to turn ideas about children's books into published volumes. After reviewing the market as a whole and dispelling some misconception, she covers picture books, beginning readers and chapter books, middle grade and young adult novels, and nonfiction. Then she gets into the nuts and bolts, looking at conventions of style and technique, finding the right publisher, the query and proposal, formatting the manuscript, and creating a writing rhythm. An appendix sets out characteristics of the standard developmental stages. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)
You Can't Make This Stuff Up: The Complete Guide to Writing Creative Nonfiction -- from Memoir to Literary Journalism and Everything in Between
by Lee GutkindFrom rags-to-riches-to-rags tell-alls to personal health sagas to literary journalism everyone seems to want to try their hand at creative nonfiction. Now, Lee Gutkind, the go-to expert for all things creative nonfiction, taps into one of the fastest-growing genres with this new writing guide. Frank and to-the-point, with depth and clarity, Gutkind describes and illustrates each and every aspect of the genre, from defining a concept and establishing a writing process to the final product. Offering new ways of understanding genre and invaluable tools for writers to learn and experiment with, You Can't Make This Stuff Up allows writers of all skill levels to thoroughly expand and stylize their work.
You Can't Ruin My Day
by Allen KleinYou Can’t Ruin My Day contains 52 themes to help readers take back their power and not let other people or other situations ruin their day. Each of these themes has three sections: Wake-Up Call (the potential day-ruiner); Follow-Up Exercise (practical steps to turn it around); and Lighten-Up Laugh (gaining a fresh perspective and moving right along). Keep these tools in your arsenal of things to help you maneuver around roadblocks, setbacks, or upsets you might encounter on any given day. Each of the 52 stories and wake-up calls in the book are amazing and inspiring. One couple lost almost all of their money to Bernie Madoff and his Ponzi scheme; instead of bitterness, they chose to learn from their mistake and move on. From getting a parking ticket to family squabbles to life-changers such as the loss of a job, Klein offers wisdom, good humor, and coping skills that improve the quality of life. You Can't Ruin My Day is designed to help you unload the burdens you have been carrying around with you. The book is not only filled with wise words but also inspiring stories and anecdotes, insightful and motivational quotations, and lighthearted and laugh-producing material.
You Did It!: Winning Quotes and Affirmations for Celebration, Motivation and Congratulation
by Summersdale PublishersNothing tastes sweeter than successIt’s time to celebrate how amazing you are. This is your victory lap and standing ovation all rolled into one. Full of the kinds of quotes and mottos that put fire in your belly and a smile on your face, this powerful little book is here to sing your praises and spur you on.
You Did It!: Winning Quotes and Affirmations for Celebration, Motivation and Congratulation
by Summersdale PublishersNothing tastes sweeter than successIt’s time to celebrate how amazing you are. This is your victory lap and standing ovation all rolled into one. Full of the kinds of quotes and mottos that put fire in your belly and a smile on your face, this powerful little book is here to sing your praises and spur you on.
You Do You: Quotes to Uplift, Empower and Inspire
by Summersdale PublishersNo one is better at being you than you. That’s right, the often-imitated, never bettered, wonderful you! These inspirational quotes and uplifting mantras will remind you that you don’t need to follow the crowd – follow your heart and keep on being your amazing, unique self.
You Do You: Quotes to Uplift, Empower and Inspire
by Summersdale PublishersNo one is better at being you than you. That’s right, the often-imitated, never bettered, wonderful you! These inspirational quotes and uplifting mantras will remind you that you don’t need to follow the crowd – follow your heart and keep on being your amazing, unique self.
You Got This: Uplifting Quotes and Affirmations for Inner Strength and Self-Belief
by Summersdale PublishersStay fearless and focused with the help of the powerful quotations and awesome affirmations in this pocket-sized collection of unshakeable confidenceIf you’ve got a goal or a dream, never let doubt stand in your way. Setbacks and worries are totally normal, but the right words at the right time can help you overcome them. This little book, packed full of powerful quotes and valuable reminders, is the perfect companion on your quest to conquer your fears and claim your victory.From the timeless ideas of ancient sages to sound advice from modern superstars, these are words to get you feeling great and thinking big.As well as the hard-won wisdom of successful writers, artists and thinkers, this book includes a host of motivational affirmations and daily reminders such as:You contain endless possibilitiesBelieve it and you’ll become itYou are the hero of your storyShow up for yourselfYour intuition is your powerMoving on is moving up
You Got This: Uplifting Quotes and Affirmations for Inner Strength and Self-Belief
by Summersdale PublishersStay fearless and focused with the help of the powerful quotations and awesome affirmations in this pocket-sized collection of unshakeable confidenceIf you’ve got a goal or a dream, never let doubt stand in your way. Setbacks and worries are totally normal, but the right words at the right time can help you overcome them. This little book, packed full of powerful quotes and valuable reminders, is the perfect companion on your quest to conquer your fears and claim your victory.From the timeless ideas of ancient sages to sound advice from modern superstars, these are words to get you feeling great and thinking big.As well as the hard-won wisdom of successful writers, artists and thinkers, this book includes a host of motivational affirmations and daily reminders such as:You contain endless possibilitiesBelieve it and you’ll become itYou are the hero of your storyShow up for yourselfYour intuition is your powerMoving on is moving up
You Gotta See This
by Cindy PearlmanIn time for Oscar season, Hollywood’s top stars talk about the movies that move them Everyone has a favorite movie-even movie stars themselves. In You Gotta See This, veteran entertainment reporter Cindy Pearlman gets the scoop on the top movie picks of Hollywood’s entertainment elite. Through over one hundred interviews with actors, writers, and directors, Pearlman discovers the eclectic-and sometimes surprising-tastes of the people who make the movies we love: * Jet Li discusses the "Buddhist themes” that made him a lifelong Star Wars fan * Johnny Depp talks about how The Wizard of Oz gave him hope of escaping his bleak childhood in rural Florida * Jennifer Lopez recalls the inspiration of seeing "proof that my people could sing, dance, and act” in West Side Story * Vin Deisel explains why he considers Gone With the Wind "the ultimate action movie” From Bruce Willis on Dr. Strangelove to Jim Carrey on Network, You Gotta See This is a compulsively readable, star-studded tribute to the movies. .
You Gotta See This
by Cindy PearlmanIn time for Oscar season, Hollywood's top stars talk about the movies that move them Everyone has a favorite movie--even movie stars themselves. In You Gotta See This, veteran entertainment reporter Cindy Pearlman gets the scoop on the top movie picks of Hollywood's entertainment elite. Through over one hundred interviews with actors, writers, and directors, Pearlman discovers the eclectic--and sometimes surprising--tastes of the people who make the movies we love: * Jet Li discusses the "Buddhist themes" that made him a lifelong Star Wars fan * Johnny Depp talks about how The Wizard of Oz gave him hope of escaping his bleak childhood in rural Florida * Jennifer Lopez recalls the inspiration of seeing "proof that my people could sing, dance, and act" in West Side Story * Vin Deisel explains why he considers Gone With the Wind "the ultimate action movie" From Bruce Willis on Dr. Strangelove to Jim Carrey on Network, You Gotta See This is a compulsively readable, star-studded tribute to the movies.
You Grow Girl: Empowering Quotes and Statements for Girls Who Are Wild and Free
by Summersdale PublishersOh, how she blossoms Good things happen when you live life in full bloom. This little book of empowering quotes and statements is here to inspire you to stand tall and flourish as your best and most radiant self.
You Grow Girl: Empowering Quotes and Statements for Girls Who Are Wild and Free
by Summersdale PublishersOh, how she blossoms Good things happen when you live life in full bloom. This little book of empowering quotes and statements is here to inspire you to stand tall and flourish as your best and most radiant self.
You Make Me Proud: Inspirational Quotes and Motivational Sayings to Celebrate Success and Perseverance
by Summersdale PublishersShow someone how truly amazing they are with the gift of the sparkling quotations and empowering affirmations in this pocket-sized collection of positivityIt’s always worth celebrating someone who never gives up, who tries their best and looks ahead to even greater goals and better days. This little book, bursting with thoughtful quotes and uplifting mantras, is the perfect way to say to that special someone, “You make me proud.”From the timeless ideas of ancient sages to brilliant insights from modern superstars, these are words of appreciation, encouragement and congratulation for any occasion.As well as the hard-won wisdom of successful writers, artists and thinkers, this book includes a host of motivational affirmations and daily reminders such as:There’s nothing you can’t doYou are the creator of your futureBe proud of who you are and everything you’ve overcomeIt takes courage to be yourselfWhat you do makes a difference
You Make Me Proud: The Perfect Gift to Celebrate Achievers
by Summersdale PublishersWe all know someone who’s strong and resourceful, who never gives up and meets every challenge with their head held high. This little book celebrates your loved one for being the resilient person they are. Packed with cheering quotes and statements, it’s the perfect way to tell them: “you make me proud”.
You Make Me Proud: The Perfect Gift to Celebrate Achievers
by Summersdale PublishersWe all know someone who’s strong and resourceful, who never gives up and meets every challenge with their head held high. This little book celebrates your loved one for being the resilient person they are. Packed with cheering quotes and statements, it’s the perfect way to tell them: “you make me proud”.
You Make Me Proud: Inspirational Quotes and Motivational Sayings to Celebrate Success and Perseverance
by Summersdale PublishersShow someone how truly amazing they are with the gift of the sparkling quotations and empowering affirmations in this pocket-sized collection of positivityIt’s always worth celebrating someone who never gives up, who tries their best and looks ahead to even greater goals and better days. This little book, bursting with thoughtful quotes and uplifting mantras, is the perfect way to say to that special someone, “You make me proud.”From the timeless ideas of ancient sages to brilliant insights from modern superstars, these are words of appreciation, encouragement and congratulation for any occasion.As well as the hard-won wisdom of successful writers, artists and thinkers, this book includes a host of motivational affirmations and daily reminders such as:There’s nothing you can’t doYou are the creator of your futureBe proud of who you are and everything you’ve overcomeIt takes courage to be yourselfWhat you do makes a difference
You May Not Tie an Alligator to a Fire Hydrant: 101 Real Dumb Laws
by Jeff Koon Andy PowellThis hilarious collection of 101 bizarre state laws from across the USA is by the teenage creators of the successful website, DumbLaws.com.
You Might Be a Zombie and Other Bad News
by Cracked. ComFrom the most-read humor site on the internet, Cracked.com YOU MIGHT BE A ZOMBIE... You're going to wish you never picked up this book. Some facts are too terrifying to teach in school. Unfortunately, Cracked.com is more than happy to fill you in: * A zombie apocalypse? It could happen. 50% of humans are infected with a parasite that can take over your brain. * The FDA wouldn't let you eat bugs, right? Actually, you might want to put down those jelly beans. And that apple. And that strawberry yogurt. * Think dolphins are our friends? Then these sex-crazed thrill killers of the sea have you right where they want you. * The most important discovery in the history of genetics? Francis Crick came up with it while on LSD. * Think you're going to choose whether or not to buy this book? Scientists say your brain secretly makes all your decisions 10 seconds before you even know what they are. If you're a fan of The Oatmeal or Frak.com and hate being wrong about stuff, you'll love what you find in YOU MIGHT BE A ZOMBIE from the twisted minds at Cracked.
You Must Be This Tall To Ride: Contemporary Writers Take You Inside The Story
by B. J. HollarsCompelling stories have the power to generate infinite wonder: It's nearly impossible to imagine how the author began, and yet we sense there's much more beyond the final word. It's this mystery#150;a combination of inspiration and craft, smoke and mirrors#150;that makes writing feel momentous. But it can also feel overwhelming, causing us to become small, scared, not quite ready for the "big" rides, such as finishing that story, that novel, and finding the courage to share it with the world. InYou Must Be This Tall to Ride, you'll find 20 works of fiction and nonfiction by acclaimed contemporary authors, each offering fresh perspective on "coming of age" (a story to which we can all relate), as well as exclusive personal essays and practical exercises. In their own words, these writers grant you a guided tour of craft with unparalleled access to the process behind their creation, including how to: grow a story from the seed of an image or sentence allow experiments with language to lead you to plot turn even the most unlikely characters into heroes transform raw anecdotes from your own life into compelling fiction and essay Join 20 writers as we grow up and down, taking a rollercoaster ride in stories. You'll not only begin to understand what makes the wheels of a story turn, you'll also gain the tools and strategies to transform lost characters and runaway plots into the greatest show on earth. So go ahead, step right up. Listen for the calliope music, and take your place in line. Your ride has just begun. CONTRIBUTORS: Steve Almond Aimee Bender Kate Bernheimer Ryan Boudinot Judy Budnitz Dan Chaon Brock Clarke Michael Czyzniejewski Stuart Dybek Michael Martone Antonya Nelson Peter Orner Jack Pendarvis Benjamin Percy Andrew Porter Chad Simpson George Singleton Brady Udall Laura van den Berg Ryan Van Meter
You/Poet: Learn the Art. Speak Your Truth. Share Your Voice.
by Rayna Hutchison Samuel BlakeOffering a variety of advice for tapping into your creative voice, sharing your work online, and honing your writing skills, You/Poet shows you how to express yourself creatively through the art of poetry.You may think that writing poetry requires a specific set of skills. You may have read books on writing poetry that were stuffy and full of strict rules and regulations. But You/Poet proves that all you need to be a poet is the desire to share your inner thoughts and emotions with the world. Let HerHeartPoetry—an online poetry community, Instagram, digital zine, and poetry press—take you on a journey of self-discovery and surprise, and show you how to embrace the world of writing poetry with arms wide open. Writing poetry is an act of bravery. It’s just you, your thoughts and feelings, and the words you choose to express them. You/Poet can help you do just that. With encouragement and advice on poetry writing basics, how to identify your unique creative voice, and prompts and exercises to help you channel your thoughts and emotions through writing, this all-in-one guide will help you share your talent with the world.
You Put What In My Dessert?: From Alaska, the Best Sauerkraut and Cabbage Recipes in the World
by Alicia LovelandCabbage has been heralded as a cancer inhibitor in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, is loaded with vitamin C, only has 11 calories per serving, and may be added to enhance almost any recipe. It can be fried, boiled, baked, frozen, canned, or dried, and then ground in a food mill and used to thicken soup. Making it into sauerkraut is an added bonus because it is ready to us--as you will find in You Put What In My Dessert?. Sauerkraut got its start more than 2,000 years ago when the laborers building the Great Wall of China pickled cabbage in wine to supplement their diet. Genghis Khan came along and liked it so much he took it back to fortify his Tartars as they plundered their way through Europe. The Germans enjoyed the pickled cabbage and named it sauerkraut, meaning sour cabbage. Captain Cook knew of its importance when he carried sauerkraut on his ships to ward off scurvy. Sauerkraut is a mainstay in the Loveland household. Alicia keeps it rinsed, drained, chopped (in a food chopper or snipped with scissors), and sauerkraut in the refrigerator. Alicia says, It's as important to me as sourdough starter is to an Alaskan homesteader."After judging a World Federation of Competitive Eaters cabbage eating contest in Palmer a few years ago, Alicia decided You Put What In My Dessert? needed to be written. She felt sorry for contestants eating plates of plain, boiled cabbage. "I wish I could have spiced it up for them with a little caraway seed, dill, mint, mustard seed, savory, or tarragon." And topped off with a piece of cabbage Hooch Cake. "
You Say More Than You Think: Use the New Body Language to Get What You Want!, The 7-Day Plan
by Mariska Van Aalst Janine DriverNow You're Talking!Do you want to be bulletproof at work, secure in your relationship, and content in your own skin? If so, it's more important than ever to be aware of what your body is saying to the outside world. Unfortunately, most of what you've heard from other body language experts is wrong, and, as a result, your actions may be hurting, not helping, you. With sass and a keen eye, media favorite Janine Driver teaches you the skills she used every day to stay alive during her fifteen years as a body-language expert at the ATF. Janine's 7-day plan and her 7-second solutions teach you dozens of body language fixes to turn any interpersonal situation to your advantage. She reveals methods here that other experts refuse to share with the public, and she debunks major myths other experts swear are fact: Giving more eye contact is key when you're trying to impress someone. Not necessarily true. It's actually more important where you point your belly button. This small body shift communicates true interest more powerfully than constant eye contact.The "steeple" hand gesture will give you the upper hand during negotiations and business meetings. Wrong. Driver has seen this overbearing gesture backfire more often than not. Instead, she suggests two new steeples that give you power without making you seem overly aggressive: the Basketball Steeple and the A-OK Two-Fingered Steeple. Happy people command power and attention by smiling just before they meet new people. Studies have shown that people who do this are viewed as Beta Leaders. Alpha leaders smile once they shake your hand and hear your name. At a time when every advantage counts--and first impressions matter more than ever--this is the book to help you really get your message across.From the Hardcover edition.
You Should Be Writing: A Journal of Inspiration & Instruction to Keep Your Pen Moving
by Brenda Knight Nita SweeneyWrite Like an Expert“This journal is a must-have for writers everywhere. With quotes from a diverse group of historical and modern authors to use as creative prompts on every page, you’ll be able to bring your writing inspiration with you wherever you go.” —Sassy Townhouse Living#1 New Release in Quotation ReferencesFrom famous all-time-great poets like T.S. Eliot to modern creatives like Roxane Gay, the selected writing quotes in this journal aim to instruct and inspire you to become a better writer.Writing Inspiration from Incredible Authors. Gathered by Brenda Knight and writing coach Nita Sweeney, author of Depression Hates a Moving Target, You Should Be Writing provides you with writing wisdom from a variety of accomplished authors.Creative Writing Practice for Every Genre. This writing journal with prompts helps you practice a wide variety of writing skills. The excerpts and prompts include:General advice: “Protect the time and space in which you write. Keep everybody away from it, even the people who are most important to you.” - Zadie SmithHelpful instructions: “If you scribble your thoughts any which way, your reader will surely feel that you care nothing about them.” - Kurt VonnegutGenre-specific writing ideas and tips for particular areas of writing, such as poetry or storytelling: “For those whose bucket-list entails seeing their name on the spine of a book, it boils down to the power of persistence.” - Marlene Wagman-GellerIf you were inspired by the creative writing prompts and advice in 642 Things to Write About, Complete the Story Journal, or Piccadilly 300 Writing Prompts, you’ll love Brenda's and Nita's You Should Be Writing: A Journal of Inspiration & Instruction to Keep Your Pen Moving.