Healthy Urban Kitchen Nutrition, Cooking & Lifestyle for Vibrant Health & Fat Loss From the author… This downloadable eBook provides the following guidance: What to eat When to eat How much to eat How to simplify shopping How to cook — even if you are busy or not a fan of cooking How to turn [...]
by Sheila Tofflemire on Thursday, December 31, 2009, 11:26 am
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Have you ever wondered where that phrase came from? Here’s your answer:
We all get tired of the mountains of junk mail we receive, especially around the holidays. Constant advertising breaks interrupt our favourite television shows. Yet, advertising is how we find out about the latest products and when they’re on sale. But, how would you feel about advertisements appearing in the books you buy? It probably [...]
by Sheila Tofflemire on Thursday, December 24, 2009, 6:33 pm
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My Christmas Eve movie… Have a Merry Christmas everyone!
by Sheila Tofflemire on Thursday, December 24, 2009, 11:32 am
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Cooking Turkey Made Easy Just in time for Christmas! An eBook you can really use for helping you prepare the perfect Christmas dinner. From the author: GOOD NEWS for people faced with the daunting task of preparing a turkey dinner meal for family, friends or colleagues. Feeling stressed and anxious about hosting your turkey dinner [...]
by Sheila Tofflemire on Wednesday, December 23, 2009, 1:30 am
in Fun with Words
And Marina explains where “Xmas” and “Santa Claus” came from, as well… Visit Marina’s website here: Hot for Words
Read: 101 Tips for All Your eBook Reader Needs There really are 101 tips in this article with lots of links to provide you with information in the following areas: Selecting an eReader Downloading eBooks Free eBook locations Reading tips eReader accessories Security and protection
by Sheila Tofflemire on Friday, December 18, 2009, 3:13 pm
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Write Where the Money Is From the author: “I don’t have a boss. I set my own schedule. I don’t drive to work. I take time off whenever I want. Magazines pay me to travel all over the world, have cool experiences, meet amazing people, and then write about them.” More from the website below: [...]
by Sheila Tofflemire on Thursday, December 17, 2009, 10:25 am
in Grammar Tips
Many people think that choosing to use the indefinite article a or an depends on whether the word that follows starts with a consonant or a vowel. However, many people are wrong. It’s not spelling that matters. What counts is the sound of the word that follows. Use a when followed by a consonant sound, [...]
by Sheila Tofflemire on Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 9:30 am
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Apparently so…Who knew? Hot for Words website
The publishing industry news is all abuzz with word that several major publishing houses have announced that they will be delaying the release of their eBook versions until four months after the release of hardcover books. I don’t think I’m alone in thinking this: What are they smoking? Seriously, do they really hate their customers [...]
by Sheila Tofflemire on Friday, December 11, 2009, 10:41 am
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This philologist is the reason my husband started to take an interest in words. Here is her introductory video: Marina explains “Pusillanimous” You can visit her website here: Hot for Words. //
by Sheila Tofflemire on Friday, December 11, 2009, 9:42 am
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Screenwriting Goldmine From the author: “I’ve been a professional screenwriter and story editor at the very top of the UK television industry for nearly fifteen years. I’ve poured all my experience into this intensive, highly readable, intensely focused, super high quality screenwriting system…a simple step by step method to guide YOU all the way from [...]
by Sheila Tofflemire on Monday, December 7, 2009, 2:44 pm
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Great news! GalleyCat, dedicated to reporting on the book publishing industry, has launched eBookNewser — a site blog for covering anything eBook related. This site will cover eBooks, digital reading devices, publishing technology, smartphone reading applications, digital self-publishing, and the rapidly evolving future of digital publishing.
by Sheila Tofflemire on Sunday, December 6, 2009, 5:57 pm
in Grammar Tips
The proper use of these verbs creates quite a conundrum for most of us. I often have to look them up just to remind myself of the proper usage. First, let’s define them: Lie¹ – to tell an untruth Lie² – to recline; to rest in a horizontal or recumbent position Lay – to put [...]