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  • What are some good mystery books for 13 year old girls?

    Posted by admin on July 13th, 2010 and filed under mystery books | 3 Comments »

    I’m not into the gorey, murder stuff!! I just like the good mysteries. Like Nancy Drew, & Kiki Strike. But I’ve read all those…so… any good suggestions?? And I like long books, not like, 100-pagers. :-)

    Mildred Benson wrote many of the Nancy Drew mysteries; what is lesser-known is that she also wrote many mysteries for girls as the series "The Dana Girls."

    The writer who completed the Dana Girls series was Harriet Adams, who also wrote the Nancy Drew mysteries after Mildred Benson.

    One pseudonym covers both authors: "Carolyn Keene."

    You might want to consider reading The Hardy Boys series, at least the first few, as they were authored by Leslie MacFarlane, who also wrote the first Dana Girls mysteries. "Franklin Dixon" was the pseudonym used for those first Hardy Boys series.

    You probably could appreciate Lilian Braun’s light mysteries, beginning with "The Cat Who Could Read Backwards."

    Any, for very light comedy mystery, P. G. Wodehouse, such as Carry On, Jeeves; typically, there is a light romance motif.

    Further light mystery series for girls:

    "The Betty Gordon" series is well-liked; "Betty Gordon at Bramble Farm, or the Mystery of a Nobody," is the first title.

    "The Kay Tracey Mystery" series is by Mildred Benson (Nancy Drew author) under the pen name Frances Judd.

    Mildred Benson continued her writing career as Mildred Wirt with the "Penny Parker Mystery Stories," 17 volumes.

    "Mildred Wirt" also authored the "Trailer Stories for Girls" adventure series.

    Alice B. Emerson, Mildred Benson’s nom de plume, authored "The Ruth Fielding Series."

    Mildred, writing under the name Joan Clark, wrote the "Penny Nichols Mystery Series."

    Ann Wirt, another Mildred Benson name, wrote "The Madge Sterling Series."

    Mildred Wirt returned to write the "Ruth Darrow Flying Stories" adventure series, and also the seven volume set of individual books, beginning with The Twin Ring Mystery, then Mystery of the Laughing Mask, Sky Racers, Carolina Castle, Courageous Wings, Linda, and Pirate Brig.

    Julia K. Duncan, aka Mildred Benson, wrote The Doris Force Mystery Stories (4 vol.).

    Mildred also wrote three stand-alone novels, Dangerous Deadline, Quarry Ghost, and Kristie at College; and, as Joan Clark, Connie Carl at Rainbow Ranch, and, as Carolyn Keene, Mystery at the Lookout.

    As Mildred Wirt, she authored the Brownie Scouts series, which are worthwhile for a modern 13-year-old, as the characters are more mature than today’s Brownies.

    You might appreciate the "Chalet School Series," by Elinor M. Brent-Dyer, which is very popular in England and unknown in the U.S. http://www.the-cbb.co.uk is a site devoted to it; "Register" button permits you to register, and to discuss with others these books.

    The "Melody Lane Mystery Stories," Lilian Garis, has nine volumes.

    "Mexican Mystery Stories for Girls," a three-volume set, Helen Randolph, chronicles a kinder, gentler Mexico.

    The "Mary Lou Series," by Edith Lavell, is interesting in that its teenage girl detective sometimes skirts the law while solving a case.

    "The Barbara Ann Series," by Ruth Grosby.

    Clair Blank authored at least two series, "The Adventure Girls Series" and "The Beverly Gray Mystery Stories."

    "The Arden Blake Mystery Stories," by Cleo Garis.

    "The Connie Blair Mystery Stories," by Betsy Cavanna under the pseudonym Betty Allen.

    Margaret Sutton wrote the great "Judy Bolton Mystery Stories," which feature Judy growing up as the series continues.

    "The Blythe Girls Series," by Laura Lee Hope (pseudonym for Elizabeth Ward).

    "The Trixie Belden Series," by Julie Tatham; the character’s age is 13, and then 14.

    "The Girl Scouts Mystery Series," by Virginia Fairfax.

    "The Billie Bradley Series," Janet Wheeler.

    Would also note the recent "Hope Rising," by Kim Meeder, which is a non-fiction account of her solving and healing psychological mysteries and mysteries of horse abuse.

    Reviews at http://www.amazon.com

    What are some good romance or realistic fiction books to read?

    Posted by admin on July 13th, 2010 and filed under fiction books | 4 Comments »

    Hey, so basically I’m doing summer reading homework and we have to get good books to read so please answer with any suggestions of good ones because I have to write an essay on whatever I read, so I want to get something good. Please try romance or realistic fiction because I like those best.

    hey you could read anything by nicholas sparks. i loved all of his books.. i would reccomend the last song, dear john, the choice, or the guardian.

    hope i helped!

    What is a reasonable price to sell used books at?

    Posted by admin on July 10th, 2010 and filed under used books | 3 Comments »

    Ive got some books i want to sell at a used book store and i want to know what to accept as a reasonable price

    lets say ive got 3 books and there original price was 20$ they are all in the condition i bought them in, what would be a reasonable price to accept from a used book store?

    Around $5 each.

    Besides the bible what are some Christian books that help your faith grow?

    Posted by admin on July 10th, 2010 and filed under christian books | 7 Comments »

    Besides the bible what are some Christian books that help your faith grow?

    I really like Jeremy Driscoll’s work and "Everything Is Grace", a bio of St. Therese by Fr. Joseph Schmidt.

    Children’s Book: Bella Jones Illustration -Charlie’s Washday

    Posted by admin on July 8th, 2010 and filed under childrens books | 7 Comments »

    http://www.jjgallery.com/bella/index.html – Children’s book illustration & voiceover – Bella Jones illustrator.
    Teddy bear Charlie is lost after being washed in the washing machine.
    This is Bella’s first illustrated children’s book another children’s book is on the way.www.jjgallery.com/bella
    The large text and voiceover in the video of Bella’s children’s book also makes it useful for learning and a
    perfect bedtime story.
    Children’s Picture Book
    Children’s book illustrator
    Teddy bear Charlie
    video children’s picture book
    Bedtime story book.

    Duration : 0:4:47

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    How to Publish a Book : How to Copyright a Book

    Posted by admin on July 8th, 2010 and filed under publishing books | 3 Comments »

    Copyrighting a book is an important step to prevent plagiarism, and it costs a nominal fee to get the initial copyright, which can be renewed every 20 years. Get a book copyrighted, which can be reprinted at any time, with helpful information from a publisher in this free video on books.

    Expert: Glynn Hanes
    Contact: www.newhanoverprinting.com
    Bio: Glynn Hanes is the owner of New Hanover Printing & Publishing.
    Filmmaker: Albert Hedgepeth

    Duration : 0:2:0

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    J K Rowling Interview New Book “The Tales of Beedle

    Posted by admin on July 8th, 2010 and filed under new books | 25 Comments »

    In this Interview J K Rowling talks about her new hand written book “The Tales of Beedle the Bard” of which only one copy will be auctioned for charity

    from: http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/

    Duration : 0:3:55

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    Eckhart Tolle – In The Presence Of A Great Mystery 1-10_11

    Posted by admin on July 8th, 2010 and filed under mystery books | 6 Comments »

    ZOREN820820http://gdata.youtube.com/feeds/api/users/zoren820820EducationphilosophyEckhart Tolle – In The Presence Of A Great Mystery 1-10_11

    Duration : 0:9:18

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    Life in the Arts – Suminagashi Japanese Paper Marbling

    Posted by admin on July 8th, 2010 and filed under used books | 7 Comments »

    MATERIAL LISTS:

    Pelikan ink- black #17 water based
    Construction Paper
    Kodak photo flo
    2 brushes
    Shallow tray
    Tap water

    OBJECTIVE:
    This lesson in Suminagashi- Japanese paper marbeling will introduce basic paper marbling techniques using waterbased inks, construction paper and a few simple tools. Marbling is a technique used to decorate surfaces. Pigment dyes are floated on water then manipulated to create patterns or designs. A sheet of paper is placed on the surface of the water, then gently lifted off to obtain a “print” of the dye pattern.

    REBECCA RAMOS is an artist and on staff in the Art Department at Monterey Peninsula College. A graduate of University of Colorado she studied Printmaking at the California College of Arts and Crafts.
    Rebecca will feature a lesson in Suminagashi- Japanese paper marbeling. A lesson that will introduce basic paper marbling techniques using waterbased inks, construction paper and a few simple tools. Marbling is a technique used to decorate surfaces. Pigment dyes are floated on water then manipulated to create patterns or designs. A sheet of paper is placed on the surface of the water, then gently lifted off to obtain a “print” of the dye pattern. Marbled paper can be used in collage, bookmaking and may other artforms which incorporate paper.

    SUGGESTED READING LIST BOOKS:
    Gaylord, Susan, Multi-Cultural Books,
    Scholastic Professional Books.
    ISBN 0–590-48921-6
     
    Johnson, Paul, Literacy through the Book Arts.
    Herneimann, ISBN 0-435-09766-5
     
    Swain, Gwenyth, Bookworks,
    Carolrohoda Books, Inc.,
    ISBN 0-87614-85B-5
     
    The History of Making Books,
    Scholastic Voyages of Discovery Visual Art
    ISBN 0-5900-477652-1

    Duration : 0:29:30

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    One Video EVERY Christian should watch!

    Posted by admin on July 8th, 2010 and filed under christian books | 25 Comments »

    Almost no Christians have read the Bible, an interesting irony given that it is purported to be the source of their religion.

    When you do read the Bible, its like entering a mad house. The books of Moses are a bloodbath from beginning to end. The God of Moses appears to be a volcano, and worships in an orgy of blood and dismembered animals.

    Then you get on to Jesus, and things really dont improve much. Jesus states that all the old laws about burning witches etc, given to Moses by God still stand, and Jesus spends most of his time healing the sick, casting out demons and preaching. The irony being that even after he gives his disciples magic powers to cast out demons, many of them still doubt that he is the son of God.

    Anyway, this video just cuts out one short segment of the Bible, about witches, wizards and demons. All form part of the narrative of Jesus and God in the Bible. Remove these, and you rip out the credibility of the book on its big claims about Gods, and Sons of Gods and you reduce the Bible to merely a story book.

    It is my reckoning that people can identify Harry Potter as a work of fiction. Why then should people struggle so much in identifying the Bible as a work of fiction?

    Duration : 0:3:12

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