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The Art of Romance Writing: Practical Advice from an International Bestselling Romance Writer

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Aspiring romance writers will appreciate the industry-insider tips and practical advice offered in this fully revised and updated guide written by a top romance novelist. Step-by-step explanations to creating believable characters, handling dialogue, choosing settings, developing workable conflicts, and crafting effective plots are provided. Writers will stay on track and motivated with checklists that are included throughout. In addition to creative advice, a marketing section educates would-be authors on the major publishing houses and how to match their manuscripts to the publishers' romance lines. Writers will also learn how to pitch and hopefully sell their book in 10 minutes to an editor at a writers' conference, where to find such opportunities, and how to make the most of them. An insider's look at the kinds of manuscripts that editors are seeking in genre romance, including paranormal themes, action-adventure, inspirational, and chick lit, provides valuable insight into achieving success in a competitive marketplace.

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 "A Great Resource! " 2008-08-21
By Debra K. Saturday (Atlanta Area, GA ,USA)
I found Ms Parv's book at the library. And I am pleased to say I read the whole book. Most 'how to write' books are...well, dry and tedious to read. So I skip through the pages selecting this and that. Not so with 'The Art of Romance Writing'.



Valerie draws you into her manual and pretty soon you are learning while you thought you were 'just reading'.



I have purchased this book now. Yes, it will sit on my bookshelf for future reference and I am sure it will help make my writing better.


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Forensic Art and Illustration

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As the number of stranger-on-stranger crimes increases, solving these crimes becomes more challenging. Forensic illustration has become increasingly important as a tool in identifying both perpetrators and victims. Now a leading forensic artist, who has taught this subject at law enforcement academies, schools, and universities internationally, offers readers the benefit of her extensive knowledge and experience. Forensic Art and Illustration is the first book to provide complete coverage of all aspects of the field, and includes much previously unavailable information.Beginning with the first-ever in-depth documentation of the history of forensic art, this book proceeds logically through explanations of facial anatomy, practical methodologies and techniques, case examples, and a glossary of terms. More than 700 illustrations and photographs depict art methods used in identifying and locating crime victims and criminal offenders. Numerous successful examples, taken from actual solved cases, demonstrate applications of the methods and techniques presented. Ideal for both forensic artists who want to improve their skills and those who work with them in law enforcement, Forensic Art and Illustration is a practical guide as well as a complete look at the state of the art of forensic illustration today.
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 "Forensic Art and Illustration" 2009-06-02
By Elizabeth V. Weening (NJ USA)
This well writen text helped me make a more informed decision before pursuing the career. The authors ability to share her mistakes makes this a superior text.

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 "Taylor's forensic instruction book a gem" 2009-05-18
By Steve Missal (Scottsdale, Arizona United States)
As a full-time instructor at the Art Institute of Phoenix, where I teach life drawing, character design, backgrounds design and similar classes, I often look for texts and information related to the subjects I teach. I picked up Forensic Art and Illustration recently, and have found it to be one of the best text purchases that I've ever made. Karen Taylor has accomplished in a single book what numerous authors have failed to do piecemeal over the past hundred years, and that is to assemble, in a single volume, in a highly readable and information-packed form, the best single description of the nature of forensic art available. Every kudo you read in these reviews is deserved. The book is well layed out, written in understandable English, with important information in bold type, a great device for reviewing salient points when going back to a chapter or two. The visuals are great, and deftly illustrate each point she is making. Her own reputation is of the highest order, and her talent and integrity stand out on every page. Having had the honor of meeting her and taking her forensic classes, I can attest that the book is a superb resource, both for the classes, and as a stand alone volume. You can't miss with this one. I highly recommend it, not just for those who think they will become forensic artists, but for all artists and laymen interested in the human form, anatomy and forensic information in general. The price, while moderately steep by general book standards, is average compared to most college textbook prices, and lower than many. Don't be put off by it. You will get every penny's worth.

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 "THE definitive book on forensic art" 2008-12-22
By Naomi Glixman
Seldom is a book published that provides such a wealth of accurate, useful information; Forensic Art and Illustration by Karen T. Taylor is such a book. Like many of us, I first purchased this book as the text for a Forensic Art workshop, and I have not put it down since. So many pages are covered with clay and graphite that it's time for me to get a second one! This book is a constant reference for anyone in the field of Forensic Art, and a generous source of information for all interested readers. A combined history and "how-to" book, Forensic Art and Illustration covers everything from anatomy and drawing to the role of the forensic artist in Law Enforcement, complete with courtroom and media ethics. This book is written in an organized, accessible style that underscores Ms. Taylor's many years of experience and professional integrity. Forensic Art and Illustration is truly the one definitive source of information for anyone who wants to know ANYTHING about this subject.

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 "Fascinating and invaluable!" 2008-05-26
By William G. Cox (Oxford, PA USA)
Even if you have no sculpting talent whatsoever, this book is an engrossing read and a valuable reference for any crime or mystery writer. Karen Taylor has consulted for such hit TV shows as CSI and BONES and she definitely knows what she's talking about. The text is lucid and engaging and not at all intimidating, while the photos and diagrams alone are worth the price of admission!

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 "Complete, Concise & Clear" 2008-05-23
By J. Harker (Midwest)
This book is the ultimate reference resource on the subject written by the ultimate expert in the field. Kudos to Karen Talyor for compiling & sharing this wealth of information!


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Mastering The Art of French Cooking, Volume One (1) (Vol 1)

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Revised edition of the classic cookbook, originally published in 1961.
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 "This Revised One is the One to Get" 2009-08-14
By Just Loves Books (Alabama)
I ordered this after seeing the movie. I was a little concerned about whether I really wanted the revised edition or try to find an original. I ordered this one, and was so pleased. It has the original instructions and then a note, like with aspic..It has the instructions for using the calf foot, like in the movie "Julie and Julia" and then tells you how to use boxed gelatin instead, since it is readily available now.

I, a down-home Southern cook, at the age of 53, who thought no one could teach this old dog new tricks, have Boeuf Bourguignon simmering in my oven as I write this, and my husband said the house smells better than it ever has with anything cooking (and he loves my cooking!) The only bad part of this recipe is smelling it, wanting to eat it, and having to wait for it to cook slowly in the oven!

Julia Child is a genius, and I can't wait to try more recipes! Love, Love, Love this cookbook. But now I want new cookware and knives............

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 "Julia Child's gift to the English speaking world!" 2009-08-14
By Robert William Wolff (Milton MA USA)
I had heard about this book for years, and the current focus on Mrs. Child's contributions to eating in America and other English speaking locales made me want to own and either cook from it or read it cover to cover.



The book received from the book seller is in precisely the condition stated. It was received quickly.

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 "The BEST book about cooking that I own" 2009-08-11
By Sekhmet2 (Philadelphia)
When you start to use this cookbook, it is easy to understand why it has remained a classic since 1961. It is not like the usual cookbook with big, beautiful photographs, a long list of ingredients and directions on putting everything together. It includes commentary by Julia Child that is really funny sometimes and very useful in understanding how the various ingredients work to make the dish. And, not all the recipes require hours to assemble. The vegetable dishes, in particular, are fairly easy.



I just made Boeuf A La Bourguignonne (Beef Stew) from this book that is included in the movie, "Julia & Julia", for a pre-theater gathering at my house. I served the dish as an appetizer so my friends would know what it tasted like when we went to see the movie. Everyone loved it. When you make this dish, it is easy to see why it is so different from most other beef stew recipes. Each of the ingredients--stew beef, pearl onions, mushrooms, carrots, onions-- is treated individually to get the most flavor and then combined at the end to make the dish. Fantastic flavor! It is so rich that it just melts in your mouth.



If you love French food and want to make some in your home, get this book. This is the definitive book on the subject and it is not that hard to make incredible dishes.



I have made these dishes: Salade Nicoise, Ratatouille, Whole Baked Tomatoes, Chicken Breasts with Mushrooms and Cream, Fish Filets poached in White Wine and Eggs Baked in Ramekins. I highly recommend each.

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 "still wonderful after all these years" 2009-08-08
By Susan Canavespe (Katy, TX)
The copy I have of this book has been used so many times since 1963 that it's just barely together. The most amazing thing about the book is that you can actually understand the classic French recipes in it. It truly is not rocket science, just cooking wonderful things for your family and friends.

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 "Going with the consensus here" 2009-08-07
By M. M (ILLLINOIS)
Hm...well, just saw the movie "Julie and Julia," and of course I can't remember the other actress' name, more than likely becuase being in a movie with Meryl Streep is much like playing in a band with Gene Krupa; no matter how good you are, you're going to be upstaged. I even learned that you have to dry out meat (in the movie) to get it to brown right.



For some rediculous reason, they didn't seem to have ANY of her books at B and N, even tho they're in the same mall, and I know I wasn't the only one there just out of "Julie and Julia."



I wasn't able to grab this book thus far, seeing as I can't cook at all, but I'll go along with everyone else on this for now.



I did happen to find a few at the store that looked promising in terms of being accessible (meaning none of the stuff in it is hard to find) and easy--for anyone interested: Readers' Digest "Just five things" by Rachel Lane, and "Anyone an cook," from Better Homes and Gardens. This one goes down to the simplist parts of cooking if you need that help, and praise be, there's none of the horrendously bad photograpy as in the other several-times printing other "Better Homes" cookbooks; those pics don't look like anything I would feed my dog, much less a human. It all tends to remind me of the hilarious book by James Lileks, "The gallery of regrettable food" (real pics and snarky comments of bad things to eat and their accompanying horrible photographs. Mind you, Lilek's "Interior Desecrations:Hideous Homes from the horrible 70's" also never fals to cheer me up, either. In fact, I would NOT be at all surprized to find out one or more of these photos IS from the Better Homes cookbook.



If the book was to sell on awful photography alone, it'd be out of print, so everyone must be using them from mom and grandma, and wear them out.



I only wish you could see inside this Child book. With the economy being what it is, I have a hard time justifying [...] plus shipping for a book I don't know if I will be entertained reading, but I am curious as to ANY book that took 8 years to write.



Funny side note: Julia Child kept the Dan Ackroyd "Saturday Night Live" sketch impersonating her on a VCR (!) tape under her tv for anyone who asked about it; she said she found it funny with her being portrayed as a bit of a lush, and screeching out "save the liver!" while she's bleeding to death.



The only problem with most cookbooks that I saw was they're VERY into noodles, and other carbs. The fats, personally, don't cause me any weight issues, b/c what's the point of cooking if you have to use a disgusting substance such as margarine (which I knew sucked as a kid, even)? Or low-fat anything? But you have to use cakes, candies, and of course bread like using arsenic as a tonic.


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