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The Slippery Art of Book Reviewing [MultiFormat]
by Mayra Calvani & Anne K. Edwards
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Are you passionate about books? Do you have a talent for easily capturing the essence of a book after having read it? Do you often feel the desire to share your thoughts about a book with readers? If you answered 'Yes' to these questions, then book reviewing can be one of the most satisfying, rewarding activities you'll ever undertake. In fact, book reviewing can become addictive. I started reviewing in 1998. Back then, I wished someone had written a book with all there is to know about book rev... more info>> 2008
Words: 43877 - Reading Time: 125-175 min.
Category: Reference
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Embraced by the Shadows [MultiFormat]
by Mayra Calvani
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Alana is surprised when she is chosen to manage a new restaurant. She has neither the training nor the experience to justify her success. But La Cueva del Vampiro has the kind of ambience she adores, for Alana has always had a penchant for the dark side of life. [Author's preferred version of "Dark Shadows."] 2006
Words: 86389 - Reading Time: 246-345 min.
Category: Dark Fantasy
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Dark Lullaby [MultiFormat]
by Mayra Calvani
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At a trendy Turkish tavern one Friday night, astrophysicist Gabriel Diaz meets a mysterious young woman. Captivated by her beauty as well as her views on good and evil, he spends the next several days with her. Soon, however, he begins to notice a strangeness in her--her skin's abnormally high temperature, her obsession with milk products, her child-like and bizarre behaviour as she seems to take pleasure in toying with his conscience. The young woman, Kamilah, invites him to Rize, Turkey, where... more info>> 2007
Words: 56273 - Reading Time: 160-225 min.
Category: Horror
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The Magic Violin [Limited MultiFormat: 2 Formats Available]
by Mayra Calvani
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Eight-year old Melina wants to become a good violinist. When she loses confidence, her Rumanian teacher Andrea decides it's time for a magic dose of self esteem. A mysterious old woman in rags gives Melina some curious advice; a violinist Russian hamster, who happens to live under the old woman's hat, offers her a virtuoso performance; a shooting star fills her with hope on Christmas Eve. Is Melina actually playing better, or has her violin become magic? Who is the old woman in the town square, ... more info>>
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Crash [Adobe Acrobat (PDF)]
by Mayra Calvani
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Marcelo is thrilled when he gets a golden retriever puppy for his birthday, but now he faces one of the toughest jobs of his life, not only because owning a pet is a huge responsibility, but because he has to find the perfect name for it--and that's hard! Artist--16 yr old Anna Pylypchuk [AVAILABLE ONLY IN ADOBE ACROBAT PDF FORMAT.] 2008
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