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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>> (Published: 2008) EPPIE Award Finalist, ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Award Finalist, USA Book News Best Book Award Finalist
Words: 43877 - Reading Time: 125-175 min.
Category: Reference
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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.] (Published: 2008)
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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."] (Published: 2006)
Words: 86389 - Reading Time: 246-345 min.
Category: Dark Fantasy
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Sunstruck [MultiFormat]
by Mayra Calvani
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Meet... Daniella, a naive and deeply sensitive architecture student who feels surrounded by creatures from the Mesozoic Era. Zorro, a deranged criminal running rampant on the streets, terrorizing women who wear miniskirts. Tony, Daniella's boyfriend, smug and selfish and demonically handsome, who seems oblivious to everything about him except his own obsession with fame and LSD. Ismael, Daniella's ex-husband, as cruel and innocent as a child, an art critic whose fantasies of revenge will force h... more info>> (Published: 2009)
Words: 48390 - Reading Time: 138-193 min.
Category: Mainstream
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The Magic Violin [Limited MultiFormat: 3 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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