The Dynamics to Speak with Care
Eladio Pasqual 9781432751777, $10.95
Not everyone is always calm, rational, and understanding, and for good reason some times. “The Dynamics to Speak with Care: Attending Support and Understanding, the Magnetic Words to Assist Others” is a guide for understanding people who are under stress and anxiety and how to understand how to talk to someone before even opening your mouth. A careful tone is a key to helping people and helping reduce their anxiety. “The Dynamics to Speak with Care” is a useful read for anyone who wants to more carefully deal with people.
About Eladio Pasqual Ph.D.
Dr. Eladio Pasqual is the editor of Faith against Arms, a political evolution of the events since 9/11. Dr. Pasqual has a long history of caring for people, including working with crisis-intervention programs related to earthquakes, mudslides and fires. Dr. Pasqual lives in Fremont, Calif.
Self-published Book Review of the Week
John Taylor
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Q: When I send my manuscript to readers or agents, should I put the copyright c in a circle on the title page, on every page, or anywhere at all? Should a date be there also?
A: I tend to trust people and therefore do not put a copyright mark on my manuscripts, because the laws of copyright protect us—that is, we own the rights to all our intellectual property the moment we create it. Also, agents and publishers who see a copyright mark may think the person who sent the manuscript is unknowledgeable or paranoid, because it is not necessary to officially register the copyright until the work is laid out and ready to be published in book form.
If, however, you feel more comfortable marking your manuscripts with a copyright mark, the traditional method for showing a copyright is to use the symbol c in a circle or write the word “Copyright.” Either form should then be followed by the year and your first and last name, all on one line. It should appear on the title page only, and because it is not standard to have a copyright mark on a manuscript, there is no standard for where on the title page to put it. I would probably put it two lines below the name of the author on the title page.
Do not, however, go to the trouble of registering the copyright with the government until the book is about to be published. The content will no doubt change between the time you write it and it gets published, so wait until the book is in its final form before paying to register the copyright.
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The Kindle and other ebook readers have enhanced the connections between self-published authors and traditionally published authors alike with readers. One of the more pronounced limitations according to Kindle users is the lack of interface. Since my early days as a writing and English Lit student, I’ve treasured the ability to mark-up my favorite books.
Those users have reached Amazon, and the result is a highlight and notes feature in new Kindle models. And according to the AmazonKindle website, dedicated to educating users on the features of their Kindles, their new “Popular Highlights” feature allows users to identify the most popular passages selected from among the millions of other users. No doubt a contributing factor in Kindles popularity.
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The Trouble with Tom The Trouble With Tom: In which five gallant old men flout the law ISBN: 9781432751241
Reviewed by Rita Grasshoff for Rebecca’s Reads (11/10)
A rogue gang of wild turkeys invade the quiet retirement community of Whisper Wood. They run rampant through the streets and yards, destroying property and plants and dirtying up sidewalks. Over time, they become brave enough to even chase some of the residents! The various citizens of Whisper Wood react differently to the intruders. Some identify with and feed them, inadvertently encouraging their bad behavior. Other folks are annoyed and resent their presence from the beginning. Ultimately, most of the turkeys leave the area, but bad boy Tom remains. Terrible Tom, as he is christened by the community members, is personified as full of himself and enjoying his perceived position of untouchable superiority in the community, not unlike that of an exasperating teenager.
Soon, Whisper Wood residents are at their wits’ end with Tom’s antics. Their feelings of helplessness are well-developed by the author. A town meeting is called, but the results are not satisfactory to anyone. They learn that turkeys in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada are protected by the government from harm or removal. A Predation Request is submitted to the government, but bureaucratic red tape prevails and little action results. The new Whisper Wood administrator, Richard Donaldson, is hard-pressed to find a way to end Tom’s stay and save the residents from the misery Tom causes.
“Five gallant old men” decide to take matters into their own hands. Surprisingly, even though they are working toward a common cause, they are largely unaware that they are all involved in the fight. Their characters are nicely developed by the author, who turns them into amusing older men that many readers will recognize in their own lives. For example, one is overly talkative, stopping anyone whom he hopes will listen to him and forcing those unfortunate souls to find an excuse to leave his company.
The story line covers it all, with citizens dealing with bureaucracy and becoming creative in finding a solution. Their frustrations with the bureaucracy force them to be secretive, even with each other, in the course of subverting the law.
Readers of all ages should enjoy the reactions and relationships of this community of spritely senior citizens in this easy-to-ready novella.
Q: When I send my manuscript to readers or agents, should I put the copyright c in a circle on the title page, on every page, or anywhere at all? Should a date be there also?
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