Writers are no longer constrained by a narrow, subjective, bottleneck in the river of publication, commandeered by a handful of people determining if our work will ever see the light of day. As indie authors, our readers support our writing-and not only by buying it, but by writing us and letting us know what they love in our stories, or what has helped them in our nonfiction books. As an indie author you're in the awesome and delightful...

Bed Yoga and You! Did you know that going through physical movements in your mind's eye causes your muscles to fire? It's super-good for you to start or finish your day with yoga poses in your mind, then moving into a gentle series in bed. Relaxing... and healing! Greeting the day by waking up slowly, mentally going through a few yoga moves, then engaging in them physically is meditative and mindful. It nurtures you-body, mind, and spirit. A gentle...

A superb introduction to kettlebells, this program focuses on form and technique (the keys to safe, effective ketttlebell exercises). Amy starts with a 10-minute tutorial that shows the basic motions while also teaching the terminology (e.g. "what's the crush and rack position?"). The first workout uses these motions in an easy-to-follow, beginner-level program. The second workout features multi-move combos and aero/tone intervals (non-kettlebell...

A basic aero/tone interval program that burns fat and tones your muscles. It's designed for exercise novices with simple moves and an easy-to-modify format (e.g. all of the nine intervals have an explicit "end," so you can stop whenever it feels right to you). For easy learning, each cardio segment uses just one aerobic style. They range from familiar step touches, grapevines and marches to moves with a "lite" salsa, Bhangra or bellydance flavor....

"The book introduces the reader to many different stitchery techniques from simple cross stitch to intricate pulled threadwork. Some of the techniques are useful for making decorative borders, while others are good for adding spot designs, monograms and lettering, and applying beads and sequins. Readers will find out how to use these traditional techniques to create attractive home accessories and a wide range of fashionable garments. They will also...

Learn hand and machine sewing techniques and helpful advice to help you create twenty-five fun projects in this amazing guidebook for beginners. This clear and easy-to-follow guide is the ideal tool for the complete beginner to machine sewing. It is packed with sewing expert Caroline Smith's helpful advice and twenty-five exciting projects, ranging from pillows and curtains to an apron, children's playtime tepee and tote bag. It covers all the equipment,...

Chair Yoga-Easy, Healing, Yoga Moves You Can Do with a Chair Chair yoga is for anyone! Whether you have bodily constraints, if you're recovering from an injury, or if you're in the office and going stir crazy sitting in a chair all day. Whether you're older or younger, if you have a chair, you can get a great workout using this problem. You can enjoy your chair yoga super slow and easy, imagining the move in your mind’s eye, while consciously...

If you have ever wanted to learn to draw but lacked the confidence to start, then this is the book for you. An accomplished artist with many years of experience in teaching, author Carole Massey will have even the most hesitant of beginners picking up the skills and techniques needed to start drawing. The book is a complete drawing course, designed to help you progress from simple techniques such as lines, circles, squares, and ellipses, through...

On any given day there are more than 7 million items listed for auction at ebay (www.ebay.com), the world's largest online trading community. At the end of its last fiscal quarter, ebay had 49.7 million registered users, more than double the number of users just two years previous. It is estimated that $9.3 billion worth of merchandise, in more than 423 million individual auctions, was traded over eBay during the year 2002. To an absolute beginner,...

Absolute Beginner's Guide to Wi-Fi is a book for beginners who want to join the Wi-Fi revolution. Using easy-to-understand language, this book teaches you all you need to know about Wi-Fi, from choosing the Wi-Fi system that is right for you to adding a Wi-Fi card and related software to finding hotspots and access points. With the help of this book, you will be able to configure a home network and share internet connections quickly and

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