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From Idea to Published Book ... How to self-publish the easy way!

I've been involved in publishing for over a decade now as an author, editor, and project manager; however, it wasn't until just a few years ago that I decided to move into self-publishing. Indeed, my first few projects involved consulting for others and, now, I am involved in my own, personal projects. It has taken a while for me to come back around to my own works, but in the process I learn. . .

Detoxing Engines Can Save Lives and Money at the Fuel Pump

Does the word “pollution” evoke a passive response from you? I am embarrassed to say that before this article, “pollution” was an impotent word further weakened by its necessity – we depend on engines of all shapes and sizes to function in modern society. After completion of research, “pollution” now elicits a bittersweet awareness, as it legions an invigorated ominous significance. Every day. . .

How to Avoid Free Radical Pandemic Plague

The only constant in life is change. For decades, master mechanics in arenas such as -- trucking, automotive, motorcycle, farm, boat, etc. – articulated feeding our vehicles a well balanced diet of fuel, frequent replacement of oil and spark plugs, plus various other recommendations. Combining these admonitions, with copious amounts of driving exercises, promised to achieve healthy longevity.. . .

Defending and Protecting Net Newbies

Tantamount to the paradigm shift in communication created by Alexander Graham Bell’s invention of the telephone, the Internet provides a medium for instantaneous access to information, business decisions, transactions, and personal interactions. As Edward Blake divulged dual sides of the human spirit in “Songs of Innocence and Experience”, likewise there is a dissonant dark side on the Interne. . .

Engine Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

We all get tired and have felt depressed at times, but have you ever considered that your engine may experience the same manifestations? The early signs of Engine Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ECFS) is a strong, noticeable lethargy that simply overpowers your engine. The profound weakness does not disappear with additional fuel feedings, oil changes, spark plug replacements, etc. ECFS Symptoms: . . .

Support Group for Performance-Challenged Engines

The heart of the circulatory system in vehicles is the engine. Your engine could be performance-challenged if it exhibits one or more of these symptoms: · Chronic Fatigue · Listlessness or Sluggishness · Difficulty Maintaining Former Miles Per Gallon · Hemophiliac Emissions · Irritability · Octane Deprivation As the primary caregiver of your engine, you’ve accepted the responsibility for maint. . .

Is Your Vehicle Anorexic?

Symptoms of vehicular anorexia: · Loss of power (especially noticeable going up hills) · Decreased mileage per gallon (whether diesel or gasoline) · Increased environmentally toxic exhaust emissions · Get up and go has got up and went If your vehicle is experiencing one or more of these manifestations, then you need to immediately seek help. Your vehicle is starving to death ! But don’t poi. . .

Non-Surgical Liposuction for Engines

Classic symptoms of engine liposuction candidates: · Sluggish response · Diminished engine performance · Decreased mileage per gallon · Increased fuel requirements · Increased toxic emissions Perhaps you have faithfully and religiously tried to keep your engine healthy by: · Habitual feedings on quality gasoline or diesel fuel · Changing oil regularly · Meticulously replacing spark plugs Ye. . .

Instant Messaging – Expressway for Identity Theft, Trojan Horses, Viruses, and Worms

Never before with Instant Messaging (IM) has a more vital warning been needed for current and potential IM buddies who chat on line. John Sakoda of IMlogic CTO and Vice President of Products stated that, "IM viruses and worms are growing exponentially….Virus writers are now shifting the focus of their attack to instant messaging, which is seen as a largely unprotected channel into the enterpri. . .

UBiee PowerPill Fe-3 – Prevents Unwanted Carbon Babies in Your Engine

The UBiee Power Pill Fe-3 is the impeccable engine contraceptive that eradicates and prevents future unwanted carbon deposit babies. It is the penultimate, environmentally friendly, engine womb broom. Have you ever had to answer the question, “Where do babies come from?” Well, in the case of an engine, it all starts with the courtship between water and sulfur. 1. Meet – A casual acquaintance. . .

What’s Your IQ on Basic PC Phone (VoIP) Knowledge

Short T/F quiz 1. T / F You can save a significant amount of money using VoIP rather than traditional telephone/cell phone calling methods. 2. T / F The minimum requirement for VoIP is a broadband (high speed) connection. 3. T / F VoIP security is not an issue to be concerned about because most computers are protected with firewalls. 4. T / F Over 75% of the world will be using VoIP for com. . .

The Answer is the Question ... Asking the right questions!

We all have questions about our lives, directions, and destinies. It is the curiosity of the unknown that intrigues us to "ask" of the future. It is the stress of the present and events of the past that cause us to "wish" for a future. But, under circumstances and with events that create stresses and distortions, our questions, demands, and wishes can create a future that is specifically imp. . .

How to Leverage Your Fund Raising Ideas

Learn how to easily optimize your fund raising ideas -- whether for school fund raising, church fund raising, charity work, non profit organizations, or business – that require minimal effort but produce maximum monetary rewards. Leverage is a fairly simple concept. According to Webster, leverage “…provides an increased means to accomplish some purpose…” Applied to fund raising ideas, levera. . .

Life After Life ... Death is merely a changing room.

Since I awoke from my three month coma in August of 2004, I have been asked many times about what I remembered and experienced. After looking over my notes and speaking with my wife and some of the medical professionals involved, I decided that it might be a good idea to write a short overview of these experiences. They were both wonderful and frightening, but the lessons I learned and the "g. . .

VoIP (Computer Phone) Warning

Never before in the history of telecommunications has a more important warning been needed for current and potential VoIP (computer phone) users who have joined, or will be joining, in the inevitable paradigm shift from telephone to VoIP. Warning! Warning! Warning! Beware of VoIP internet service providers that operate on industry standard codec and industry standard protocols because they . . .

The Doomsday Device ... The physical brain in action.

Our physical brains quickly and easily handle mundane sequences of operations, or "processes" without question. It repeats processes like a machine: A»B»C»...»Z». Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines the word "process" to mean "a series of actions, operations, or motions involved in the accomplishment of an end". Heartbeat, breathing, and digestion are processes that occur without a single t. . .

Can We Talk? I Mean Honestly? I've Got Some Good News and a Warning for You Too

Can We Talk? I Mean Honestly? I’ve Got Some Good News and A Warning for You Too. © Dee Scrip – All rights reserved. 1. Have you ever found an incredible buy somewhere and couldn’t wait to rush home and call all your friends to tell them about it? It is such great news and you know it will save them a ton of money. 2. Or have you ever been warned about a sinister person lurking under someone. . .

Letting Events Control Your Life ... Dropping the negatives and moving on.

It's interesting to note how we sometimes become so inundated with events in our lives that we allow them to become our lives. Instead of enjoying and nurturing the life we have, we fall prey to the fears and stresses that occur as a result of negative experiences. Events do not destroy and alter lives unless we allow them. But, it is easier to plan an attack and involve a battle to protect o. . .

Survive at All Costs ... The Physical Realm's Prime Directive.

We all sometimes wonder why some people behave like "animals". We even wonder where our own rages and wild feelings of chaos originate. Although we might find them unusual as they can conflict with our values, indeed, animalistic behavior is as much a part of us as our skin. While the skin is there to protect our inner organs and vessels, the animalistic behavior is there to protect the exis. . .

Internet Faxing Service Review

The Internet is reshaping every form of communications medium, and faxing is no exception. The latest twist: Internet faxing services that let you send messages to any fax machine from any Web browser or email, and others that give you a "personal fax phone number," then forward any documents sent there to your e-mail inbox. The Fax Machine - Workhorse in the '80s and '90s. It enabled you to se. . .

God's Name ... Creation and undoing!

Over the past number of years, while going through my studies and research, information and answers come to the surface that are most astounding. I have come to understand things differently than I was taught in years of Catholic schooling. Although, I still believe in the "bigger picture" and "something greater", it has taken on a different tone and context. It has turned from a fearful sys. . .

Context-Free Living ... Living without boundaries!

I know by now that you've heard the terms "Debt-Free Living", "Disease-Free Living", or an overabundance of other such coined terms for various marketing ploys to sell products and services. However, I'm not here to sell you anything, as what I'm offering, you already have! You just don't know it yet! --- Context-Free --- A "context" is a circumstance, point of reference, or a situation by wh. . .

What to Look for in a Home Based Business Opportunity

When you were younger, did you ever dream about having your own home business? Were you sidetracked somewhere along the way and now find yourself caught in the 40-40-40 rut? 40-40-40 Plan (Rut) 40 minutes going to and from work 40 hours of work per week 40 years of life spent working slaving away for someone else? When things get unfairly tough at work, do you still dream about your own ho. . .

Two Types of Spirituality ... Faith and Knowledge

The term "spirituality" is a confusing term. Usually, when one mentions "spirituality", the first thought in many people's minds is that of "religion". While religion is an aspect of spirituality, spirituality is not an aspect of religion. Spirituality covers other areas of belief as well. Put simply, spirituality is the all-encompassing arena of "belief in something greater." This can be . . .

The Chi of New Homes ... Feng Shui-ness and Destiny

When my wife and I were searching for a new Las Vegas home in 2002, we wanted it to have a solid foundation based on Feng Shui principles. My wife researched the essentials and we decided to build a home that met our needs and supported good Chi. The internal layout of the furniture was a slow process because we want to ensure that everything "was energy (Chi) efficient". We even went so far . . .

Under Their Thumb ... Tripping the parental triggers!

Some of my clients have come to me feeling like their worlds were not under their own control. They felt as though everyone else ran their lives and had some aspect of control in everything that they did. I asked them to note some specific situations in which they felt this way and how they felt "out of control" of the situation. It's interesting to note that in every circumstance, there was. . .

The Reason Nothing Happens ... is because nothing is happening!

I hear many clients declare how boring and stagnant their lives have become. As they disclose their concerns, the answer usually bubbles near the surface, but never quite makes it to the top. However, after a few minutes, I usually ask, "What are you doing to re-energize your life?" The most common answer is, "I dunno what to do!" Ah, the answer to the problem in itself! Life becomes stagna. . .

Challenge Yourself ... Stretch your boundaries daily!

Many times we fall into a sedentary lifestyle because we fear forward movement. We eventually feel as though we've fallen into a rut and can't seem to escape. However, this is where we tend to forget that part of moving forward in life is to continue challenging yourself and your abilities. It is important that you test your boundaries and see how far you can go. Challenge your own beliefs. . .

Self-Recovery from Addiction ... Taking responsibility for your life.

I've had several coaching clients come to me who, while they wanted to move forward in life, were actually stuck in a self-destructive addiction. Of course, I cannot directly confront them about their addictions, as they had to open up to me that it was part of the problem that was keeping them in the same rut in which they found themselves day-after-day. As we worked together to make plans a. . .

Self-Divine-ation ... Defining a divine future!

In some of my counseling and coaching sessions, my clients ask me to perform a reading to tell them their future. In many cases, my response is, "why don't you tell me your future?" They stop and stare, speechless. Of course, that sounds sarcastic and demeaning, but indeed, you know your future better than anyone else! I am in no way knocking the psychic arts, but I'm presenting you with the. . .

Lunacy at its Finest ... Crazymakers and Intimidators in your life!

Did you ever run into that person that just nags and picks and scares you into submission? How about that person that appears to turn your world upside-down? What about that person that literally sucks the energy right out of your soul? Believe it or not, these people do exist and they can affect you in ways you never thought possible. --- Crazymakers --- A Crazymaker is someone who feeds on. . .

Fearing the Future ... I am what I fear!

When we were children, we were fearless. We would stick our hands in the fire, chew on the beetle bugs, and eat that dirt. But, over time, we learned those things that we should not do through experience and from "parental voices" --- those baseless fears passed down through the generations. Later in life, we learned that fire burns, beetle bugs are "yucky" and dirt is not nutritious. But, . . .

Medical Transcription: A Viable Work At Home Career

--------------------------------------------------- Medical Transcription: A Viable Work At Home Career (c) Copyright 2003, Sharon Davis --------------------------------------------------- Are there really viable work at home jobs out there? This is a question that I'm asked almost daily. The fact is, there are most definitely careers that can be done from your home and there are people who. . .

Medical Billing Courses: Can You Really Get A Work at Home Job?

Sheila Spieler has been a Managed Care Consultant for over 11 years, specializing in accounts receivables. She routinely interviews and hires medical billers for local physicians. We asked her about medical billing courses and how possible it was to get a job as a Medical Biller/Coder and work at home without any initial onsite time.   "First off Sheila, what IS Medical Billing?" "Most people . . .

Are You Missing Your Chance to Work at Home?

Are You Missing Your Chance to Work at Home? (c) Copyright 2003, Sharon Davis http://www.2work-at-home.com ------------------------------------------------------ Have you missed the turnoff that leads to your dream of working at home? Wouldn't that be disappointing? No one likes to think that they have wasted their chance, missed their opportunity. But that's exactly what happens to many. Some. . .

Identity Theft and Your Online Job Search

Identity Theft and Your Online Job Search © Copyright 2003 Sharon Davis http://www.2work-at-home.com ---------------------- While identity theft is nothing new, the Web has opened up whole new world of opportunity for identity thieves. According the FBI, identity theft is the top online fraud. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission says that identity theft is its number one source of consumer co. . .

Business

The Invisible Opportunity © Copyright 2002 Sharon Davis http://www.2work-at-home.com ---------------------- How would you feel if you had been searching desperately for something, some magic solution to a problem, and come to find out it was right there in front of you the whole time-- you just failed to see it? For many searching for a way to work from home, this is exactly what they're doing.. . .

Finding the Way Home

"Finding the Way Home" © 2002 Sharon Davis http://www.2work-at-home.com ----------------------------- It's very frustrating to receive an email from someone that says, "I really need to work at home. Please help me." It would be impossible for me to make any kind of recommendation to this person. I receive emails just like this so frequently that I've created a template of the response that I. . .

Home Business and the Holidays

I have this reoccurring vision for Christmas Eve in our house. The kids are sneaking snacks from the table, shaking presents, and ducking hugs and kisses. Close friends are gathering, light hearted chatter. Me? I'm pounding away on my keyboard trying to get that last thing done! I keep saying "one more minute" which really means to my family: "who knows when?" When you work out of your home wit. . .

A Gift Basket Business The "Punkin" Way-Part Two

Can you start a GB business for under $100?   "I don't think so. With a well thought out plan you could probably start out for under $250. A quality heat gun, roll of shrink wrap, 2 rolls of wired ribbon, heavy duty tape & a turntable are going to use up your first $100."  How do you determine the price of your baskets?   "There are different methods of pricing. Some use a mark-up percentage of. . .

"I Want My Money Back!"

My friend perked up. "At least, I get to start working at home" she said. Terrorists in the United States and the anthrax scare did what she had been unable to do. Convince her boss how telecommuting could be beneficial to companies and employees alike. More and more companies are checking into telecommuting options for their employees. Sadly, the workplace is becoming frightening. While this. . .

Telecommuting To-Do List

Compiling to-do lists often help us remember all those little, nasty chores we have to do even though we would like to forget them if we could! Writing also organizes our thinking and defines our goals in a concrete manner. You can use this handy little tool as you search for a real work at home job. No experience is necessary and the only equipment you need is a piece of paper and a pencil!. . .

"Help! Mary Poppins Please Apply!"

Often the idea of working at home appeals to us because we don't want to leave our children with strangers for the better part of a day. Child care expenses can take a huge chunk from a paycheck. Still, working at home with small children can be difficult, exhausting and presents a unique challenge. Boundaries overlap and blur. Formerly "work time" and "home time" was clearly defined, now time . . .

A Gift Basket Business The "Punkin" Way-Part One

No doubt about it! There is a dramatic increase in home-based businesses over the last decade! Why? Self-Independence? High cost of daycare? Or, maybe we just want to truly be in charge of the direction of our lives. Many people are trading in their corporate hats and venturing into the small home based business world. http://www.sbtrends2000.com reports "...currently about 50% of the 10 millio. . .