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February 2011 Blog Posts (149)

A Culture of Genocide

In writing about the Shoah (Holocaust), I was forced to examine human behavior during the most appalling and perfidious genocide in history. How could apparently normal people become willing accomplices in the murder of their Jewish neighbors? What persuaded German citizens, and their allies (Einsatzgruppen), along with many other…

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Added by Charles Weinblatt on February 2, 2011 at 11:49am — No Comments

'The Value of a Cat'

You may have twigged by now that I'm a bit of a cat fanatic. I love them for their independance, their honesty and sheer cute furrines. But centuries ago, when times were tough a pet was expected to earn their keep, and as such had a value. In Medieval times cats were valued as catchers of mice and even had a price according to their skill, as laid down in the 10^th century Welsh ‘Law of Hywel Dda.’

This states:

‘The value of a kitten form the night it is…

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Added by Grace Elliot on February 2, 2011 at 7:13am — No Comments

Day By Day, The Chronicles Of A Hard Of Hearing Reporter by Elizabeth (Liz) Thompson

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Added by Vikram Narayan on February 2, 2011 at 4:13am — No Comments

Learn How to Be 40+ and Fabulous!

Review by Lauren S. Smith

Sondra Wright has written a book that's not only for women, but also for the men who love them. 40+ and Fabulous: Moving Forward Fierce, Focused, and Full of Life!, is a book that every woman nearing 40, over forty - or way over 40 can use to find ways to reinvent herself.

Midlife comes as a shock to some women, especially those who have depended on their beauty to open doors and feel…

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Added by Sarah Garris on February 1, 2011 at 8:31pm — No Comments

Kathleen Gage is back on Authors Helping Authors!

In this episode, Kathleen talks to authors about promoting their books on LinkedIn.

Added by Sylvia Massara on February 1, 2011 at 4:09pm — No Comments

Book Giveaways Ending February 3rd

Good morning, friends! I'm so happy to be alive on such a beautiful day! There's a storm a-brewing and just in case you don't have enough books to read, I'm happy to announce two giveaways that are going on!

Click this LINK for a chance to win a PDF copy or an autographed copy of my book, The Price of Trust. Hosted by The Christian Scroll!

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Added by Amanda Stephan on February 1, 2011 at 9:23am — No Comments

Easy book writing for people who talk

Speakers, if you haven’t written a book yet, you’re cutting yourself off at your financial knees. The tried and true business model for speakers includes writing a book that can be sliced and diced in multiple ways, including CDs and DVDs, eBooks, articles, blog posts, even Apps. But the book lays the foundation.

For 3 painfree ways to write your book, visit…

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Added by Donna Marie Williams on February 1, 2011 at 7:58am — No Comments

The Spruce Gum Box by Elizabeth Wilder

Red Dobie Press (June 30, 2010)

978-0981595443

278 pages

A Family Forged by Adversity. A Community United by Dreams.

Addie loved to run along the river’s edge so the wind could blow through her long hair, released from the strict bun her father demanded. When Jed returned from the lumber harvest in the spring, she would fly…

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Added by William R. Potter on February 1, 2011 at 6:00am — No Comments

The Millennial Revolution by Travis Robertson

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Added by Vikram Narayan on February 1, 2011 at 4:24am — No Comments