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<title>Surrender to Fear by Sherri L Gibson</title>
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<description><![CDATA[This book is a collection of three horror stories. Each story is written with great emphasis on suspense by putting characters in extremely dangerous situations.]]></description>
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<title>Witness to Love by Kiya</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 12:44:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Witness to Love by Kiya is a romance novel that branches into mystery and addresses several social issues. The love scenes are sizzling hot and the story is gripping.]]></description>
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<title>Fiction - The Mid Novel Blues</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Most novelists stop writing if the middle of the novel stumps them. There are, however, a few remedies to overcome this difficulty.]]></description>
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<title>Home Game - An Accidental Guide to Fatherhood by Michael Lewis</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Home Game is the account of author Michael Lewis's experience in fatherhood. The importance of the book is in the realization that parental love may not happen immediately and that a certain bonding has to be established between members of a family for that family to work as one unit.]]></description>
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<title>Revising the First Draft of a Novel</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:33:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Revision is a necessary evil for a writer. To make the revision work, writers need to take a close look, with objectivity, at the many aspects of the writing craft.]]></description>
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<title>Testimony by Anita Shreve</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:24:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This book is a psychological mystery/tragedy that explores several societal themes. The brilliant manner the characters are portrayed and the truth behind the fiction make the novel a spectacular winner.]]></description>
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<title>The Ultimate Protection Against the Loss of The Nest Egg - Asset Allocation</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Asset allocation starts with the intention of creating a well-diversified portfolio and consists of dividing the investments with foresight among several different categories of assets such as real estate, stocks, bonds, and cash. The success of this practice depends on the projected time left in one's life, in ratio to risk toleration.]]></description>
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<title>My Sister, My Love by Joyce Carol Oates</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:58:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This book is a child's murder-story and its aftereffects. It focuses on the ills of the society, bad parenting, hunger for fame and fortune, social climbing and everything gruesome that comes with it.]]></description>
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<title>Writing the Flashback in Fiction</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Flashbacks are tools for the fiction writer to add depth and interest to a story. They are important for the drama and the depth in fiction, as they can be a part of any piece of writing in any genre or type.]]></description>
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<title>Writing the Backstory - Fiction</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A backstory may be the history of a town, objects, or other elements or what happened to the characters earlier that may influence their behavior and mode of action in the plot. Knowing his characters' pasts will enable the writer to present real people to his readers.]]></description>
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<title>The Next Thing on My List by Jill Smolinski</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:21:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The theme of this novel is personal development. It is communicated through the story of June Parker who decides to complete a list of goals of a dead friend.]]></description>
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<title>Hardball For Women by Pat Heim</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:55:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This book deals with how and why the two genders are different and how to make the best of these differences. It also shows women how to focus on success and how to be forceful without being overly aggressive.]]></description>
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<title>Wisdom of Our Fathers - Lessons and Letters From Daughters and Sons by Tim Russert</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:41:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This book is a compilation of many heartfelt and unforgettable first-hand accounts of father-child relationships. It is written not only for praising fathers but also for expressing the gratitude the offspring carry in their hearts lifelong.]]></description>
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<title>Warren Buffett and the Interpretation of Financial Statements by Mary Buffett and David Clark</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:58:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This book can be very useful for those who are learning how to read and interpret company income statements and balance sheets and how to pick stocks for profitable investment. A professional investor, on the other hand, can find it not-detailed enough.]]></description>
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<title>1001 Ways to Save Money - And Still Have a Dazzling Wedding by Sharon Naylor</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A fairy-tale wedding should not break the budget, but it should not be out of reach either. This book covers every aspect of a splendid wedding and shows the way to a savvy bride with sage advice.]]></description>
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<title>Fiction Writing - The Drama of the Fool</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The drama of the fool springs from his free-spirit even if he is enslaved. As a character, the fool is playful and can lead others to surprising and sometimes shocking places. In addition, fools can make powerful main characters like Don Quixote and Forrest Gump.]]></description>
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<title>What Would You Do If You Ran the World? By Shelly Rachanow</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 07:20:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This book's aim is to motivate women to take charge, beginning with working on themselves and advancing to higher ideals. The suggestions inside the book are doable, with influential words challenging and encouraging the readers.]]></description>
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<title>Safety Inside the House For Babies in Motion</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 09:01:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Once a baby starts crawling or taking steps, he'll begin to explore by grasping, touching, hitting, rolling, and grabbing at objects. This learning process can become quite dangerous if extra care is not taken, and then, even after child-proofing the home, a baby in motion has to be watched carefully by a responsible adult.]]></description>
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<title>Man in the Dark by Paul Auster</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:24:39 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This novel is the story of an old man burdened with grief and loneliness, looking at reality through a story he has made up. His thoughts and feelings are global, yet personal like those of his daughter's and granddaughter's.]]></description>
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<title>The Faithful Spy by Alex Berenson</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:05:54 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This book offers a nail-biter type of a spy story. It is very well written with an in-depth look into the complexities of the war-on-terror.]]></description>
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<title>Human Goodness by Yi-Fu Tuan</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 09:21:07 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I admit I do not read too many books on philosophy, but Human Goodness is more than a philosophy book. It is positive and uplifting, and it offers practical assurances of goodness in people in contrast to dry, humorless beliefs and theories. ]]></description>
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<title>Fodor's 1,001 Smart Travel Tips 2nd Edition - A Book Review</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:14:09 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The best thing about this book is its compact size. The second best thing is the impeccable organization of the chapters and the immense information and numerous tips inside them.]]></description>
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<title>Proper Pacing Enhances a Fiction Writer's Work</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:46:33 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Rhythm is one of the elements that cause the readers to get emotionally involved with the story. To create rhythm, proper pacing is necessary.]]></description>
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<title>Making Waves by Cassandra King</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:43:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This book is about friendship, male bonding, and small-town viewpoints. The idea that what is broken can be repaired and even a funeral can serve to bring people together is quite refreshing, and the characters in this book shine.]]></description>
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<title>The Issue of Food in Fiction Writing</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:40:04 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Food and the idea of cooking can capture the imagination for some original, dramatic writing. Since everyone loves and needs food, readers warm up to stories that mention food or build themselves around cooking. ]]></description>
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<title>The Charm of Broadway</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:43:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Broadway is an avenue in Manhattan, NY, which inspires poets, writers, actors, and everyone who fall to its charms. As the theater district, Broadway's fame is worldwide.]]></description>
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<title>Down River by John Hart</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:33:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This award-winning novel proves that genre writing can also be literary. Its protagonist Adam Chase is a wrongly accused young man, a prodigal son, who returns home trying to prove his innocence. In the meantime, he discovers old family secrets.]]></description>
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<title>Inner Conflict in Writing Dramatic Fiction</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:11:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Conflict results from two equally strong opposites. The internal battle within a character is called the inner conflict, which must be written in a convincing way.]]></description>
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<title>How to Use the Advice - Show, Don't Tell In Writing Fiction</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:27:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA["Show, don't tell," is good advice. Learning how to use it well without overdoing it determines the success of a story.]]></description>
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<title>Using Lists in Creative Writing</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:17:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Our lives center around lists. In poetry, fiction, or non-fiction, lists add to the success of a text because of their brevity and ease to transmit information.]]></description>
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<title>Writing Fight and War Scenes</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 11:48:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Fight scenes are difficult to write. To come up with a believable fight scene that a reader can easily visualize, the writer needs to use several fiction writing tools.]]></description>
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<title>Brida by Paulo Coelho</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:13:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Brida is the story of a search of learning wisdom. A young girl goes through some experiences and rituals to learn her true background.]]></description>
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<title>How to Lie to Tell the Truth and to Create Drama in Fiction</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:11:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Any news story can be turned into fiction, because the writer can tell the inside truth of it with more power than the original news. He does this by finding, creating, and exaggerating the complications.]]></description>
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<title>Writing For Business and Marketing</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:53:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Effective writing is important for facilitating a trade or business. Learning a few crucial points, therefore, can prove to be beneficial.]]></description>
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<title>Good Dog - Stay - by Anna Quindlen</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:49:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This book is a eulogy and also a memoir. When Beau, her dog, suffers from the consequences of old age, the writer wonders if the dog's time has come. After the dog's death, she looks back and reflects on the memories of him.]]></description>
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<title>Looking Back For Drama - Anton P Chekhov</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:51:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Chekhov is the last playwright and short story writer of Russian literature's golden age. He became internationally famous after World War I with Constance Garnett's English translations. A writer can learn a lot from Chekhov.]]></description>
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<title>Queen of Broken Hearts by Cassandra King</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:33:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This novel is set in Fairhope, Alabama with diverse, colorful characters. The subject of the story is the healing of the wounds of love and loss.]]></description>
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<title>Writing Fiction - What Kind of Main Characters Do the Readers Like?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:54:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The main character in fiction needs to be likable to make the readers side with him. This means he needs to have vices as well as virtues. Even a corrupt character can be an effective protagonist also, if he has a few contrasting positive assets.]]></description>
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<title>Sin by Josephine Hart</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:48:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The theme of this novel is envy between two siblings. As a melodrama, it emphasizes strong, destructive emotions in the main character, while emptying the plot.]]></description>
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<title>Ninety Miles - Cuban Journeys in the Age of Castro by Ian Michael James</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:20:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In this book, the forefront the tragic story of a divided country under a dictator's fierce regime is brought to view. The stories of three displaced Cubans highlight the trauma of all Cubans in our time.]]></description>
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<title>Dawn in Eclipse Bay by Jayne Ann Krentz</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:19:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This story is in the romance genre with some mystery forced into the plot. It offers lightweight reading based on the Romeo-Juliet theme of feuding families.]]></description>
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<title>Kiplinger's Retire Worry-Free - Money-Smart Ways to Build the Nest Egg You'll Need</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:20:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This book shows how to plan for retirement with savvy advice on different financial issues. It is put together for people who are still young enough to be in their working years rather than retirees.]]></description>
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<title>Getting Started - Clicker Training For Cats by Karen Pryor</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:15:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A cat owner can be helped immensely from reading this book. The contents of the book consist of emphasizing the importance of training a cat, acquainting the reader with clickers and how to use them, and teaching the cats tricks and positive behavior.]]></description>
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<title>Conception by Kalisha Buckhanon</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:16:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This novel is about a young girl who begins to learn to respect herself. Its subject touches the age old themes of survival in a cruel world, teenage pregnancy, the African-American experience, and the fate of women in general.]]></description>
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<title>Fiction - Showing The Change In Characters Through The Trajectory Of A Story</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 08:24:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A story in which characters go through changes has more depth and literary value. Some character changes come about slowly throughout the story; others happen instantly as the result of a dramatic event.]]></description>
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<title>Market Trends - Bulls, Bears, Rallies, And Corrections</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 11:47:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When an investor has money to invest, he needs to understand what the experts or analysts mean when they say bull market, bear market, or a correction. Understanding the meanings of different market trend expressions helps to plan personal strategies.]]></description>
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<title>Opening a Brokerage Account</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 12:44:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Some information can make the process of opening a brokerage account easier.  A novice investor may need to learn a few basic facts about the different types of accounts, broker's fees, and the procedure for opening an account. ]]></description>
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<title>A Romantic Event At Sea - The Cruise Wedding</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 16:52:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Saying your I do's in front of the captain of a boat is such a romantic way to get married. If you enjoy the sea and the sailing, you should consider a cruise wedding.]]></description>
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<title>Baby Showers Are All the Rage</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 10:10:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A baby shower is away to celebrate the new addition to the human family. A baby shower is given by a close friend, and not a close relative, and it may be given by more than one person as a group. ]]></description>
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<title>A Brief Look at Writing a Play</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 14:07:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For a writer, creating stories is like creating life, and plays bring his stories to life with intensity. A good story makes for a potential good play, but failure to make the story work may bring on disaster. ]]></description>
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<title>The Importance of Dialogue in a Stage or Screen Play</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 09:48:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In a play, practically the entire story is carried out on the shoulders of the dialogue. The dialogue must fit in with the story of the play smoothly, must suit a character's personality, must be capable of being uttered effortlessly, and must be understood easily. ]]></description>
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<title>The Power of Nice By Linda Kaplan Thaler and Robin Koval</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:40:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This book is about being nice to everyone in business and in life. The most important message a reader gets from the book is to treat people with respect, no matter what their job or rank in a company. ]]></description>
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<title>Roads as Setting in Dramatic Fiction</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:48:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many fiction and travel writers and playwrights use concrete descriptions of the roads in their works. A familiar road that plays an important dramatic role in a story delights the readers of any town or city. ]]></description>
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<title>Conflict in Fiction Writing</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Conflict is at the core of fiction. Without conflict, there is no drama or action. Without action, there is no story.  ]]></description>
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<title>Turning Personal Lives Into Dramatic Fiction</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:39:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Drama exists in each life, and we need our dramas to feel we are living. When any writing springs from our life, we are showing we have lived and we have kept the account of our dramas. ]]></description>
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<title>The Dog Ate It - A Book Review</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:52:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Dogs need a balanced diet just like people. This book not only serves as a cookbook, but also, addresses the special needs of dogs while offering recipes that may be used for feeding both the people and their dogs.  ]]></description>
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<title>Old Friend from Far Away by Natalie Goldberg</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:12:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This is a writing instruction book, concentrating on writing one's memoirs, and in the process, teaching how to look deep into all life. If a writer follows the instructions inside the book, he may find out that his writing has gained voice and has lost its constrictions. ]]></description>
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<title>Writing - Constructive Effects of Free-Flow Exercises</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Free-flow writing will silence the critic inside a writer. Writing should not become a fearful feat for any writer, and the solution to that is to find the right key to looseness through free-flow exercises.  ]]></description>
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<title>Dog Heroes of September 11th by Nona Kilgore Bauer</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Some books are so touching and they invoke such gripping emotions that, even though looking at them tears you apart, you still cannot keep away from reading and loving them. Dog Heroes of September 11th: A Tribute to America's Search and Rescue Dogs by Nona Kilgore Bauer is such a book.   The book is a combination of a photo journal and a work of tribute to the brave canines and their handlers who gave so much of themselves during the recovery mission after the 9/11 attacks.]]></description>
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<title>Young Adult Fiction - Literature or Fad?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 10:48:15 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Young adult fiction is the joint creation of the American experience and the second half of the twentieth century. The protagonists are adolescents and the plots involve teen problems and the way the teens face and overcome them. ]]></description>
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<title>Dogs, Cats, and New Babies - How to Handle the Jealousy</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:59:16 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When a new pet or a new baby is introduced into a household, the existing pets may make life difficult for the owner. Getting the pets used to any such novelty slowly may take care of the problems that may happen later. ]]></description>
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<title>Ideas and Creating Dramatic Fiction from Them</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Ideas may be innate or derived from life experiences. Each piece of writing starts from an idea. To refine the idea from its raw form into a story, a writer needs to focus on the idea's certain aspects. ]]></description>
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<title>Birth by Tina Cassidy - A Book Review</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:50:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This book addresses the experience of birth. With a detailed look at the history of delivery processes, it informs and entertains through fascinating details, established facts, and humorous stories.]]></description>
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<title>Helping a Baby Under Six Months of Age Adapt to a Sleep Pattern</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2008 10:34:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Some babies from six weeks to six months do not sleep through the night. A parent or caregiver, however, can encourage a baby to snuggle down to a manageable sleep pattern.  ]]></description>
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<title>A Good Woman - DVD Review</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2008 13:48:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This movie is an adaptation of an Oscar Wilde Play. It entertains with its scenery, costumes, and the startling nature of the plot twist at the end. ]]></description>
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<title>Playing for Pizza by John Grisham</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2008 13:56:44 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This is a feel good story about maturation and redemption of self. It appeals to the reader not only through football, but also through its setting and language, the descriptions of Italian food, and the flawless handling of the quirky and distinct characters.]]></description>
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<title>Cage of Stars by Jacquelyn Mitchard</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2007 13:39:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This novel is about revenge and forgiveness with fully developed character portrayals and a plot of incredible twists. The reaction of an older sister and the parents to the murder of their two little girls is the focus of the story.]]></description>
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<title>Sixty Things to Do When You Turn Sixty - Book Review</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2007 13:59:31 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This book targets the sixty and sixty plus people who are gearing up to rediscover themselves. Inside it, sixty writers offer sixty recommendations for living an exciting, enthusiastic life.]]></description>
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<title>Solitude, Loneliness and Edward Hopper's Message</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2007 13:20:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Solitude is necessary for the improvement of the spirit. Yet, the negative side of solitude is loneliness and this is the warning message in Hopper's paintings. ]]></description>
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<title>Whole Health for Happy Cats by Sandy Arora</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2007 16:02:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This book is a valuable addition to any cat lover's library. It addresses holistic cat care and raw diets.]]></description>
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<title>Sweet Taste of Chestnuts</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2007 11:35:49 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Chestnuts can be used in many recipes. Any guest will enjoy the taste of chestnuts in the holiday season or afterwards. ]]></description>
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<title>Auguries of Innocence by Patti Smith</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2007 19:40:12 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This collection of poems by Patti Smith are introspective, universal, powerful, and stunning. The poet is a master with words. ]]></description>
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<title>Dogs and Gardens - Enjoy Them Both!</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Gardens can be dangerous for dogs and dogs can be dangerous for gardens. Dogs and gardens, however, can be made to adapt to each other with a little planning. ]]></description>
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<title>The Little Book of Planet Earth by Rolf Meissner</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2007 15:09:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This book is for anyone who wants to know about the planet we live on. The book describes the planet's history, its features, and the tools modern geologists use for exploration. ]]></description>
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<title>Humor in the Place of Business</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:15:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Humor and a cheerful workplace charge the atmosphere with energy, friendliness, and warmth. Humor encourages employee attendance and production, and business success.]]></description>
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<title>Brother Odd by Dean Koontz</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:29:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This sequel is the story of Odd Thomas among the monks. The writing is fast-paced, humanistic, moral, and full of suspense.  ]]></description>
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<title>Going Green with Holiday Gifts</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2007 15:49:34 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Our planet is a beautiful place. Giving eco-friendly gifts shows our respect for Earth, which is our only home.  ]]></description>
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<title>Writing Resolutions and 2008</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2007 15:30:23 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For a writer, many ways exist to improve his craft. Writing down a list of the options before making any resolutions is the first step. ]]></description>
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<title>Ask the Dust - DVD Review</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:34:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This is a film noir, adapted from a John Fonte novel and directed by Robert Towne. A falling-in-love story of two people, it portrays the Depression Era truthfully.]]></description>
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<title>Wild Orchids by Jude Deveraux</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:53:27 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In this book, personal drama, romance, and the supernatural pour into one story. The construction, however, is less exciting than the idea behind the novel. ]]></description>
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<title>The Handbook of Good English by Edward D. Johnson</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2007 09:54:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This book is highly informative, practical, easily readable and understandable, and quite comprehensive. As an aid to a writer or a copy editor, it gives solid examples for the trickiest problems. ]]></description>
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<title>Perfume For The Bride</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2007 15:21:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Each bride needs to smell heavenly on her wedding day. Since fragrance is romantic, a nicely chosen perfume sends a message of happiness to those around her.]]></description>
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<title>Marketing the Home-Based Business</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2007 15:20:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A home-based business deserves proper marketing. There are many ways to advertise a home-based business and attract customers.  ]]></description>
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<title>Wedding Reception - Guest Tables</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2007 15:19:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Adding special touches to the guests' tables will contribute to the memories of your wedding reception. Their tables at the reception will be one of the outstanding images your guests will cherish and remember after your wedding day. ]]></description>
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<title>Fiction - Using the Same Characters in Different Stories</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2007 15:18:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the planning stage of a story, most writers do not include the same character and even the same type of a character, even though creating a good quirky character is a job and an already created one can be unproblematic. This is because writers write for the challenge of creating original work, and if they cannot face that challenge properly, their writing does not make sense to them.]]></description>
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<title>Grandeur in Literature</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:43:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Grandeur and illusion go hand in hand. The grandeur in literature is inseparable from the illusions and achievements of mankind.]]></description>
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<title>Places and Poetry</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2007 14:38:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[At one time or another, each poet is impressed by a place. Places encourage poetic sensibilities and leave their mark on the poet's work.  ]]></description>
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<title>Creating Motion in Fiction</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2007 16:11:06 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[To keep the interest of the reader, the writer needs to insert motion into his storytelling. This practice will improve the effectiveness in the style of a writer. ]]></description>
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<title>Bed and Breakfasts - Enjoy the Stay!</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2007 14:59:33 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Bed and breakfasts are intimate lodgings where travelers enjoy a homelike atmosphere. The owners are usually very friendly and willing to help, and they even go out of their way to please their guests. ]]></description>
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<title>Digging To America By Ann Tyler</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:11:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This book explores the concept of family, adoption, the layering of relationships between people, diversity of cultural and ethnic tastes, the immigrant experience, and illness. The reader finds no stereotypes but real people who stick to living their lives ]]></description>
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<title>Rules for Old Men Waiting by Peter Pouncey</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2007 10:36:34 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This book is a profound, convincing work that is full of subtleties. Its old protagonist, in his last days, arranges his life and his writing by a set of rules.]]></description>
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<title>Pugs - The First Book to Read Before Getting a Pug</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:49:57 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For people who are going to purchase or adopt a pug or are thinking of building a library on different dog breeds, this book is a must-have item. Aside from the useful information inside, the photos will delight anyone, young or old. ]]></description>
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<title>I Do, Again! - Second Time Weddings</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2007 11:00:09 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Your second wedding means you have found love again. For its celebration, you have many options. ]]></description>
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<title>One Billion Customers by James McGregor</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:17:32 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[China's power of consumerism and manufacturing has suddenly invaded the business world. This book shows ways of dealing with the difficult Chinese government and intricate business practices. ]]></description>
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<title>The Innocent Man by John Grisham</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2007 16:35:09 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This is the true story of Ron Williamson and other men wrongly accused and punished because of a defective justice system. Although the men are cleared after serving serious jail time, they are given no aid or reparations.  ]]></description>
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<title>Parading Through Public Trades - The Stock Ticker</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2007 13:21:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The stock ticker shows what goes on in the markets. From the time the telegraph was invented, it has evolved from print to electronic display.  ]]></description>
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<title>Lost Cats or Strays - What if You Found One?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2007 15:48:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A lost or injured cat or kitten deserves immediate care. Animals that cannot defend themselves depend on us for survival.  ]]></description>
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<title>How Giving Thanks Became a Holiday</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2007 15:41:24 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Thanksgiving envelops the concepts of gratefulness and friendship. As a holiday, it has a special history and a plethora of rituals.]]></description>
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<title>What It Takes by Amy Henry</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:06:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This book shows women how to succeed in the male-dominated business world. It says women need to know what to say and how to act in addition to following the rules. ]]></description>
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<title>Charmed Thirds by Megan Mccafferty</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Charmed Thirds is a coming of age story. The hopes, struggles, and heartbreaks of college life are illustrated through marvelously tart and saucy language of its heroine.]]></description>
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