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Titles (and Subtitles) Sell Books!


Titles (and Subtitles) Sell Books!

 by: Joni Hamilton

Does a title really sell a book? The short answer is, yes. If a book does not attract a reader initially, it will be overlooked and not purchased. The book title is the element that creates the initial attraction to the book.

Watch people who are browsing in a bookstore. A catchy title grabs their interest and makes them reach for the book out of curiosity. A great title makes browsers think, Really? or What does THAT mean? or Thats what I need. Think long and hard when choosing your books title. The title must give some clues about the books contents in a snappy one-liner.

Many authors struggle fiercely with the title choice, not realizing that the title is there somewhere in the books contents. They just havent recognized it because they are too close to the project. Sometimes it helps to talk to impartial, unbiased persons. Tell them what your book is about, and then listen to their feedback.

Alternately, on the tongue-in-cheek advice of one publishing professional, open a bottle of wine and start writing. Make a list of everything that comes to mind about what you have written in your book. Nothing is too silly, but do try to strike on the central theme or message.

When your list is complete (and the wine is all gone), group your notes into categories. Choose the snappiest, most intriguing words that say something about your book without sounding like a boring explanation.

Perhaps these titles will help you:

• Woman-Sense Rules!

• Fit to Cook

• Climb Your Stairway to Heaven

• Light the Fire

• Spell Success in Your Life

If you are planning on a series, your title should be your brand. Then as you make your brand into a household word, you ensure future sales. As each title in the series is published, you know that people will buy the latest book to complete the series. Think Harry Potter or Nancy Drew.

The subtitle of your book is a great way to increase sales. The subtitle gets to the heart of the book and convinces the reader of the books benefits. It lets people know that the book is unique and that they really cant live without it. It makes the reader believe that he or she just cant live without it and that is your objective.

Check the following subtitles:

• Woman-Sense Rules! The Spiritual Womans Guide to Finding Yourself When You Didnt Know You Were Missing

• Fit to Cook Why Waist Time in the Kitchen?

• Climb Your Stairway to Heaven the 9 habits of maximum happiness

• Light the Fire Fiery Food with a Light New Attitude!

• Spell Success in Your Life - A road map for achieving your goals and surviving success

In the title and in the subtitle, you can use humor or emotions to sell your book, but avoid clichs and corny expressions, or overly common sayings. They soon become stale and annoying. Keep your title unique, catchy and relevant.

Before making the final decision on your title, conduct a title search (see our home study course, Idea to Bookto Success the fast, easy, simple way! for instructions on title searches). Although you cannot copyright a title, duplicating titles only leads to confusion, and you want people to buy your book, not a competitors book. Make your title one that increases the likelihood of increasing your book sales.

About The Author © Copyright 2004 Ink Tree Ltd. Ink Tree Ltd. helps authors publish, market and sell books. From "101 Things You Need to Know About Publishing" to our Ultimate Book Marketing Kit, we will help you make your book a success. http://www.inktreemarketing.com info@inktreemarketing.com

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Cookbook Holder - (Clear)

Cookbook Holder - (Clear)
This handy cookbook stand helps you read recipes while you cook. Clear, easy to clean acrylic page protector keeps book or magazine pages visible while preventing spills and splatters from damaging the recipe you're testing. Designed to sit on your kitchen counter so you can keep an eye on the new dish you're preparing as you follow the cooking instructions. This hands-free bookstand is also useful for holding reading materials while you eat or work on any project requiring both hands. Sized to accommodate most books and magazines: 12"w x 8 1/2"h x 3"d..

Customer Review: Great Gift Idea

I got this for my mom for christmas, she loves it and says it works great.

Customer Review: not good for bindings

I bought this clear cookbook holder to replace a similar one that broke after years of daily use. This new one really squashes down the pages and it is very difficult to use for thicker cookbooks. I'm worried that it will eventually lead to unnecessary wear and tear on the bindings.

Black Contact Paper, 18" x 75'

Black Contact Paper, 18" x 75'
Adds decorative accents to any horizontal or vertical surface. Each roll features an easy-to-peel liner and an adhesive that allows it to be repositioned during installation without leaving a sticky residue. It’s easy to apply, easy to remove, and easy to keep clean. Simply cut to length and shape for a custom application.

Customer Review: contact paper has a zillion uses!

I have always liked the simplicity of using contact paper to "clean up" otherwise old or messy looking spaces. I am not saying that I would use contact paper to cover furniture in the home if you are wanting a classy or "rich" look! But, as a school teacher teaching in a very old building with very old tables that are dull and mismatched and have little finish left on them to clean them properly...a little contact paper really can pull together the "look" and it is very easy to clean! I have used contact paper to cover gross looking tiles on classroom walls, to dress up my old chipped desk, dented file cabinet and even to cover containers such as margarine tubs or juice cans - there is such a variety of colors and patterns out there that you can coordinate both to come up with a solution to a drab decor! It sticks smoothly and evenly, takes a short time to complete the job, wears well over time (as long as you are careful not to purposely abuse the area or put it on something that will obviously get mistreated!)



Children appreciate a classroom that is fresh and interesting and "fun" to work in....contact paper has always come through for me in these 16 years of teaching and one more thing....you can change it out inexpensively as you wish.

Live in Atlanta

Live in Atlanta
Four track EP, captured LIVE, at The Tabernacle, Atlanta, Ga, July 31, 2003. TRACKS; 1.Whole Lotta Love/Ramble On/Walk On The Wild Side:7:20(Medley) 2.Dream On-4:11 3.My Private Nation-3:54 4.When I Look To The Sky-4:43(Acoustic Version) / Extremely limited, issued in a flat, generic slipcase, with a sticker on the back.

LightWedge Paperback

LightWedge Paperback
PB100 LightWedge Paperback - The LightWedge is a reading aid that combines eye-friendly LED illumination with an acrylic lens that's bright, and unobtrusive to those near you. Here's how it works. A handle is connected to a rectangular acrylic lens, and with the push of a button, LED light shines through the acrylic to illuminate the page. Perfect for traveling at night or enjoying a ripping good yarn while lying next to that special someone at home. Energy efficient LEDs give you a whopping 40 hours of light on just 4 AAA batteries! (not included)

Customer Review: Very Pleased

I am very happy with my reading light,it is everything I hoped,I use it all the time.

Customer Review: very good reading light

This is a really good reading light. My sister got one for Christmas and I thought it would be really cool to have one. It's a lot better than a flashlight because you don't have to hold it, you just set it on the page. The only thing that I didn't like about it is that the batteries were a little tough getting in the cartridge and the light isn't distributed as evenly as I would like across the page, but both of those can easily be compromised. Even so, I recommend buying it, it's a great product.

Mulan (1998)

Mulan (1998)
Solid entertainment from a new group of Disney animators. The story source is a Chinese fable about a young girl who disguises herself as a man to help her family and her country. When the Huns attack China, a call to arms goes out to every village, and Mulan's father, being the only man in the family, accepts the call. Mulan (voiced by Ming-Na Wen, sung by Lea Salonga) has just made a disastrous appearance at the Matchmaker and decides to challenge society's expectations (being a bride). She steals her father's conscription notice, cuts her hair, and impersonates a man to join the army. She goes to boot camp, learning to fit in with the other soldiers with some help from her sidekick, Mushu, a wise-cracking dragon (voiced by Eddie Murphy). She trains, and soon faces the Huns eye-to-eye to protect her Emperor.

The film is gorgeous to look at, with a superior blend of classic and computer-generated animation. Directors Tony Bancroft and Barry Cook make the best of it: a battle in the snowy mountains is as thrilling as the best Hollywood action films. The menacing Huns are not cute but simple and bad. The wickedness is subtle, not disturbing. The film is not a full-fledged musical, as it has only five songs (the best, "Be a Man," is sung during boot camp). Eddie Murphy is an inspired choice for the comic-relief dragon, but his lines are not as clever as Robin Williams's in Aladdin. These are minor quibbles, though. The story is strong, and Mulan goes right to the top of Disney animated heroines; she has the right stuff. --Doug Thomas

Customer Review: Real classic, Everyone should keep a copy of this

this movie is a cross-cultural classic, the story is great, the songs are wonderful, everyone should have one of this

Customer Review: Good

This product was in the exact condition I was told it would be in, and it arrived in good time. I enjoy buying products from Amazon, becuase I know that the quatily is always above average, and that if there was a problem, Amazon would take action!

Expansion Pak For Nintendo 64

Expansion Pak For Nintendo 64
The Expansion Pak allows the random access memory (RAM) of the Nintendo 64 console to increase from 4 megabytes (MB) to 8 MB of contiguous main memory. With the help of an included key, the Expansion Pak fits into the slot that is below a removable panel on the top of the N64 console. Game developers can take advantage of the increased memory in several ways, including making games that are more visually appealing. Some games will allow players to choose a "high-resolution" option, increasing the screen resolution from 320 by 240 pixels to as much as 640 by 480 pixels--creating crisp, high-definition graphics. The Expansion Pak utilizes Nintendo 64's capability for 32-bit, 16.7-million-color display with 256 levels of transparency (alpha)--bringing your games to a new level of realism. Instead of reusing texture data, games can buffer a larger number of textures for a more distinct look.

Other ways for developers to utilize the larger memory is by setting a higher frame rate, longer replays, and more animations. Games also can have more sophisticated artificial intelligence, which allows computer-controlled characters to be smarter, literally. Games can offer more characters and vehicles, and contain larger, more complex levels and worlds. Some games like The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask require the Expansion Pak, while others such as Perfect Dark require it for access to all of the game's levels and features. See our list of Nintendo 64 games that take advantage of the Expansion Pak's extra power.

Customer Review: A nice inexpensive way to enhance visual clarity on an aged console

The Nintendo 64 memory expansion pak upgrade is not vital for the most part, in terms of plugging up and playing many of the great titles already released for this console. But there are a few titles that absolutely require this upgrade. The Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask and Donkey Kong 64 are two such titles for example, that cannot be accessed without this upgrade. Perfect Dark is one such title which offers minimal gameplay and locks players out of many of it's richer features due to the lack of available memory to run all of it's features properly. But I think you'll find that even if Donkey kong 64, Perfect dark, or Zelda Majora's Mask isn't your thing, you'll still be wanting to consider purchasing this Ram expansion for a few key reasons.



1)Improved gameplay details. A lot of games weather you know this or not offer very fine gameplay oriented details not available without extended memory. Most games are capable of improved framerate (improves quality of onscreen action. Prevents slow down effects when a lot of on screen action is occuring for example.) Programers can implement more textures and details to environments and characters making things look more lively or life like. AI (artificial intelligence) can be improved and become "smarter".



2) The second drastic improvement is audio/visual quality. Most people that don't understand how computer games really work or don't know all the technical terms, have a commen misconception that this expansion pak is supposed to improve the graphics in a way that might take the console beyond it's 64 bit capabilities. This isn't true. Rather, the expansion pak improves color quality and helps to reduce the blurry effect of the colors in most games, creating better visual clarity. Much of the blocky character sprites (but not all of course) will appear smooth and less blockish or choppy. With the improved framerate you may even notice how the environment in some games can pan out further while maintaining a smooth look, allowing the player to see further away from the character than they could with the jumper pak.



...The memory expansion for N64 is relatively cheap now that the console itself is two generations removed behind Gamecube and Wii. And if your still into retro gaming or just enjoy playing the Nintendo 64 even after all these years I would certainly recommend this buy. Even if you never play the games which require the upgrade, I would consider this because of it's ability to enhance visual clarity. Couple the memory expansion up with a Video-S cable, and you will still find an appeal to the outdated graphics of a system of yore.

Customer Review: Poor

The product received isn't even what is pictured. What was received is an aftermarket version.

Leonidas Belgian Chocolates Dark Chocolates Assortment - Truffles, Pralinés, Fresh Butter Creams - Signature Ballotin

Leonidas Belgian Chocolates Dark Chocolates Assortment - Truffles, Pralinés, Fresh Butter Creams - Signature Ballotin
Leonidas Dark Chocolate Assortment...with a well balanced and representative selection of Leonidas' fresh butter creams, sinfully smooth truffles and delectable pralines, all covered in rich dark chocolate, guaranteed to tantalize even the most discerning palates. Introduce a grateful friend to Leonidas today, or give in to temptation and indulge yourself...Leonidas Famous Belgian Chocolates...a great tradition of quality and freshness, since 1913.

Customer Review: Heavenly!

This was a Christmas gift for my husband. He says its one of his best gifts ever; every evening he looks forward to "rewarding" himself with one of these chocolates.

Customer Review: Makes a great present!

I recently bought this item for a friend whom I rarely get to see because we live far away from one another. Her birthday was coming right up, and I found out from another friend that she loved dark chocolate. Amazon.com shipped the item very quickly. I had been contemplating sending the item with expedited service, but ended up assuming my friend wouldn't care one way or the other if the item arrived on time for her birthday. In fact, the item showed up just two days later, ON TIME for her birthday, when I had just paid for standard delivery. My friend immediately sent me a very excited e-mail thanking me for the present, and said that she loved it. Thanks, amazon!

Western Digital WDG1C5000N My Book Premium Edition 500 GB USB 2.0/Firewire External Hard Drive

Western Digital WDG1C5000N My Book Premium Edition 500 GB USB 2.0/Firewire External Hard Drive
Is your computer loaded with photos, music, video, and all sorts of important files? If so, you should make extra room, back them up, and keep them safe on Western Digital's WDG1C5000 My Book Premium Edition 500 GB Hard Drive. This reliable, easy-to-use external hard drive is the perfect storage solution for all your precious digital assets.

Save and back up all your digital assets with the My Book Premium Edition Hard Drive. View larger.

Simple, easy-to-use design.

Hard drive features dual interface connectivity (FireWire 400 and USB 2.0). View larger.

The elegant case takes up very little space.

Installation is a breeze because you don't really "install" anything -- just plug it in and it's ready to use. There is not even an installation CD because all the included software loads automatically from the hard drive the first time you plug it in. For cream-of-the-crop, high-speed performance, use My Book Premium's FireWire 400 interface. However, if FireWire 400 isn't convenient, Western Digital has you covered -- the My Book Premium hard drive is also compatible with USB 2.0 connectivity. Best of all, you don't have to choose between one or the other because both interfaces are built into every drive.

Western Digital provides software (WD Backup) that makes backing up your data as easy as possible. With a few simple steps you can back up all your data files, or just save your picture and music files. You can also schedule routine backups so you don't have to worry about it ever again. Built for ease of use, this drive is equipped with a capacity gauge that shows how much space is left on your drive. The My Book Premium also includes intelligent drive management features. For example, the drive turns itself on and off with your computer, and Safe Shutdown prevents the drive from being powered down until all your data has been written.

But that's not all. Western Digital uses a smart design to make the My Book Premium look as good as it performs. The elegant case resembles a book and takes up very little space on your desk. Plus, it stacks horizontally and allows two or more drives to nestle neatly together like encyclopedias on a shelf. Inside the stylish exterior is an exceptionally fast, ultra-quiet, cool-running hard drive. Last but not least, the My Book Premium is equipped with free Google software that searches your drives, manages your photos, and simplifies Web searches.

My Book Premium Edition Hard Drives are ideal for:

• High-speed backup of important documents and images
• Extra storage for your computer
• Automatic backups of your existing hard drive
• Archiving the music stored on your MP3 player
• Adding plenty of space for digital video capture and editing
• Saving and organizing your digital photo collection

Note: For basic, less expensive storage option without automatic backup software, consider the My Book Essential Edition 500 GB Hard Drive.

What's in the Box
My Book Premium 500 GB USB 2.0/FireWire external hard drive, USB cable, FireWire cable (six-pin to six-pin), AC adapter with power cord, and quick install guide.

Customer Review: Great!

It is a great product. I mostly use it to back up information. I even used it to back up my videogame data from my Playstation3.

Customer Review: It died a week after the warranty expired

My WD 500Gb "Premium Edition" just died a week after the warranty expired. This hard drive has been a piece of junk since day one, all I have now is piece of garbage that makes annoying clicks when you turn it on; boy you talk about trowing $$$.$$ down the drain. DO NOT waste your money on any of these external drives made by Western Digital.

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Choose the Right Format for Your Ebooks


Choose the Right Format for Your Ebooks

 by: Tim Coulter

Choosing the right file format for your ebook is an essential step on the road to electronic self-publishing. This article looks at the factors affecting your choice and offers tips to help you make the most of your ebook, whatever format you choose.

The format of an ebook determines the nature of the digital package in which it is distributed. During the short history of the ebook, various new formats have been developed and others may evolve in the future. But, as with any maturing technology, a point will probably be reached where one or two formats dominate, to the exclusion of all others. Fortunately, it is becoming increasingly easy to re-package existing content in alternative formats, so there is now less risk associated with making an early commitment to a particular format, even if it ultimately fails the test of time.

The important considerations when choosing an ebook format are:

• Compatibility with the platform used by the target audience

• Ease of installation and use by your readers

• The ability to support any special features required by the intended content

All common ebook formats now support flexible text formatting and page layout, embedded graphics, hyperlinks and convenient navigation.

The two formats most commonly used by independent ebook authors are PDF and HTML (also known as EXE format). They are favored for their ease of creation and widespread acceptance by the ebook community. Although other formats exist (MS Reader, Adobe ebook and Palm Doc etc), they typically entail more complex compilation procedures and include features more applicable to mass publishing.

The PDF format, developed by Adobe Systems Inc, can be viewed on Windows and Unix systems, as well Macs and even handheld computers. An ebook in PDF format is viewed using the free, downloadable Adobe Reader software.

Although a specific version of the Adobe Reader application is required by each target platform, a single common PDF file format is applicable to all users, regardless of their platform. This cross-platform compatibility is probably the single most important factor in the huge popularity of PDF as a publishing format. Over 500 million computer users are currently equipped to read PDF documents.

A PDF ebook can contain thousands of pages and the inbuilt hierarchical navigation system (known as bookmarks) makes it as easy to find a particular chapter or page as in a printed book. For this and other reasons, the PDF format is generally the professional's choice.

HTML ebooks are created by combining a set of HTML pages (i.e. web pages) into a single file. The resultant ebook can only be viewed on Windows computers, but since the majority of buyers fall in this group, most marketers do not consider this a major limitation. Unlike PDF (and other formats), HTML ebooks do not require any additional pre-installed software to read them. Most variants are dependent on Internet Explorer, but since this is installed automatically with Windows, the issue is of no consequence to most users.

A common feature of many HTML ebooks is the ability to customize certain pre-defined aspects of their content, even after creation and distribution. This is known as re-branding. It is very popular among online marketers, particular those producing promotional ebooks, because it enables the ebook medium to be used as a viral affiliate marketing tool.

On the downside, the need for multiple content files means that HTML ebooks are more cumbersome to create, making the format less well-suited to large authoring projects. Also, since HTML ebooks are directly executable by Windows, they are a potential source of computer viruses. Although there have been few incidents of virus problems originating from the ebook industry, the ever-present threat means that some prospective readers are wary of downloading ebooks in this format.

About The Author Copyright © Tim Coulter. All rights reserved. Tim Coulter is a consultant and software developer who helps netpreneurs to harness marketing technologies. He is also the author of "ClickBank - The Definitive Guide" The Ultimate ClickBank Tutorial & Reference Manual. http://www.clickbankrevealed.com/

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Sling bag also holds 17 laptop computer

Customer Review: great bag

I use this bag as my traveling office and it's great. A place for my laptop, thermos of coffee, folders and personal stuff. Lots of little places to put things, too. Great bag.

Customer Review: Stylish not practical

Not pleased because I paid extra to have it delivered two days after I ordered it and that did not happen. I was never given an opportunity to rate the seller- and leave feedback. The backpack itself is not very practical-which is what I was looking for, but it is stylish and I teach in a middle school and the kids love my work bag- but that was not what I was going for.

Western Digital WDG2TP20000N My Book Pro Edition II 2 TB USB2.0/Firewire RAID Triple Interface External Hard Drive

Western Digital WDG2TP20000N My Book Pro Edition II 2 TB USB2.0/Firewire RAID Triple Interface External Hard Drive
WD's My Book? Pro Edition II offers a triple interface dual-drive storage system offers formatted for Mac, with RAID mirroring for extra data protection or RAID striping for extraordinary capacity and performance. A three-year limited warranty, triple-interface and a powerful combination of features and performance make this system the storage solution of choice for creative professionals, workgroups, small offices and anyone looking for extra assurance that their data is safe. Triple interface provides flexibility and performance with connections for ultra-fast FireWire 800, as well as FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 EMC Retrospect Express Backup and System Recovery Software includes full system backup and recovery, easy scheduling, and encryption Capacity gauge shows how much space is available on your storage system Automatic power-up, Safe Shutdown, and LED activity lights Efficient convection cooling system and a thermostatically controlled fan 3-year limited warranty System Requirements - Available USB Port, either Mac OS X 10.3 or later or Windows 2000/XP/Vista

Customer Review: Nice and efficient solution

I purchased this one from Amazon a month ago and so far I can only give good recommendations for this product.



First of all, size. It is just a bit more than two regular HDD put together, not huge at all, looks nice on your shelf or desk.



Another surprise was a level of noise - it's virtually silent. When you power it on, it makes audible noise for about 5 seconds and then it goes silent. Terrific, I love it. It's much less noisy even compared to fanless external hard drive enclosures.



Installation didn't take much time or effort. I plugged it to FireWire port and it went right up in my XP system. It took a bit longer on a Vista laptop, but mostly because of Vista, it was looking for drivers et cetera for probably half a minute but then it was alright. It acts like a normal harddrive in your system. Works nice and fast just like it should.



Keep in mind that when you use MyBook for the first time, you might need to initialize it (Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> Hard Disk Management in XP, similar in Vista), otherwise it will not appear on list of your harddrives. But that's only for the first time.



Being formatted to NTFS, this harddrive showed me 1.81 TB of free space.



I got it because I need a huge HDD to store all my photo and camcorder backups handy. Currently I've got them on DVDRs and I tell you -- copying your stuff from DVDR to this drive is the most time consuming thing.



Absolutely recommended.

Customer Review: Poor assembly and lousy warranty policy

Very quiet hard drive if it was not for vibration noises generated by the poor assembly of the housing. Western Digital only offered replacement with a refurbished (or re-certified how they call it) unit, leaving the costs for shipping back the defective unit with the end user. Moreover, Western Digital also claims that it is the responsibility of the reseller to replace the unit within the first 30 days after purchase anyway. Beach Camera, my reseller here on Amazon, however, did not respond to my request for a replacement so far...

GM Corvette 1963-82 (Chilton's Total Car Care Repair Manuals)

GM Corvette 1963-82 (Chilton's Total Car Care Repair Manuals)
Chevrolet Corvette (63 - 82) This series offers do-it-yourselfers of all levels TOTAL maintenance, service, and repair information in an easy to use format. Each manual contains: trouble codes, electronic engine controls, maintenance schedules, diagnostic charts, wiring diagrams, tune up specifications, and much more.

Customer Review: Chevrolet Corvette, 1963-82

Too broad to be of great value for a specific model year.

Customer Review: Great manual.

obviously you have to be a little expert to use this manual specially for the engine related parts, but it is a great help for a complete restauration of your vette.

Fisher-Price T.M.X. Tickle Me Extreme Cookie Monster

Fisher-Price T.M.X. Tickle Me Extreme Cookie Monster
Tickle your funny bone with this hilarious Cookie Monster toy. Recommended for ages 18 months and older, he falls backwards, then rolls to the right and left while laughing hysterically.

Tickle Cookie Monster's belly and he falls to the floor in laughter. View larger. View side view.

What We Think Fun Factor: Durability: (what this means) The Good: Full of fun phrases and hilarious actions The Bad: Doesn't work so well on carpet In a Nutshell: Cute, huggable toy, great for young children At a Glance Ages: 1-1/2 years and up Requires: 6 AA batteries (included)

Meet T.M.X. Cookie Monster
Part of the new Tickle Me Extreme friends, Tickle Me Cookie Monster is every bit as charming and fun as his popular friend, T.M.X. Elmo. When you touch his belly, this plush 11-inch doll falls backwards and giggles as he rocks back and forth. He even gets back up on his own! With googly eyes and soft blue fur, this Cookie Monster doll is cute, huggable, and a great toy for young children. He comes packaged in a cardboard carrying case with a handle at the top and a cutout to poke his ticklish tummy. Cookie Monster performs best on a hard, flat surface and requires six AA batteries (included) to bring him to life.

Laughter Is Contagious
Each T.M.X. friend has its own unique actions. The T.M.X. Cookie Monster features silly gyrations followed by humorous phrases. This motorized doll is so soft, kids can pick it up, snuggle with it, then put it down and watch it wiggle. It only takes two tickles to send Cookie Monster into hysterical laughter and kids soon find themselves giggling along. This doll has an incredible likeness to the actual Sesame Street character. Parents can add to the fun with T.M.X. Elmo or T.M.X. Ernie, sold separately.

Tickle Test
During the tickle test, it became easy to see why the T.M.X. friends are in such demand. When you tickle Cookie Monster's belly, he doubles over in hysterics. The second time he is tickled, he falls over backwards, rolls from left to right, then gets back up again, saying, "That was good." The doll moves best on a hard, flat surface and struggles a little when placed on carpet. But that was the only setback discovered during the hands-on testing process. A discreet on-off switch on his foot allows you to turn the doll off, if you're in need of some quiet time. Overall, T.M.X. Cookie Monster makes a great toy for its target age range. Even adults will crack a smile as this jolly character shakes and rolls with laughter.

What's in the Box
Plush Cookie Monster doll, 6 AA batteries


Customer Review: Worth it if under $20

I got a super deal on this around Christmas - I think it was only about $13! It was definitely worth $13. At first it made my one year old cry. I think she thought there was something wrong with Cookie. But then she got used to him and she loves him. He made my husband and I laugh like crazy the first time we tried him out, especially when he says at the end "Oh, THAT GOOD ONE!" I agree with others; he is a big battery hog. I haven't changed out the batteries yet, so he can't move around as well right now. But he does still bend over and shake a bit, and his voice is still good. So it doesn't really matter to a one-year-old! I am glad we got it, but might not be as thrilled if he had been over $20 (as he is as of this writing.)

Customer Review: Cookie Monster made us smile!

i gave this toy to my goddaughter who's a year old - at first she was hesitant because of the tumbling action - but the laughing sound and the voice of cookie monster made her smile - and us adult swoon! Soon after the first jitters, she was already playing with it and enjoying it! Her parents and I grew up on Sesame Street and its wonderful to see that it still has a wonderful effect on the present generation.

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When it comes to pricing your ebooks.


Are you having a difficult time pricing your ebooks? Dont feel
bad, your not alone.
Correctly pricing an ebook is like looking for a needle in a hay
stack. There are many
factors that come into consideration when pricing your ebooks.
Two such factors are
supply and demand. Many internet marketers will be upset with me
when I say this but I
dont care, unless you have one whopper of an ebook on internet
marketing with a truly
killer of a USP (Unique Selling Point) your dead in the water.
Ouch...I know the truth
hurts but this is reality in my opinion. With the LARGE amount
of IM (internet
marketing) ebooks on the net today and the dwindling lack of
interest because of some
really poorly written ebooks Id bet their sales have suffered.
There are some good
ebooks on IM out there, just hard to find. When a guy is
offering a $27.00 ebook with
$1500.00 worth of bonuses (ok, maybe Im exaggerating a little)
somethings up,
wouldnt you think? However, if your writing an ebook on a very
tight, specific niche
market this is where things turn in your favour. Little
Supply+Lots of Demand=Hefty
Sales at a premium price. You know your onto a good idea when
searches on google and
amazon show up with zero results for your topic. This is when
you should get excited
and start creating. Look at the prices of print books and
base your pricing on that if
your really stuck for a figure. Of course this is just a general
guideline, some say pricing
amounts to psychology and using the right words too hook you.
This is true to a certain
point. I mean look at all the brochures and fliers you read
every week, everyone tests,
tests, and tests more. Testing comes with a price, it takes
manpower to test the price
feasibility of any product. Another strategy to consider when
pricing your ebooks is the
estimated income of your target market. How much are they
making? Is your target
market lawyers, teachers, or people in lower income brackets?
The only way to know this
is by....RESEARCHING. Some people claim that prices that end
with a certain number
sell better than others that end with different numbers. Reality
is...who really knows for
sure? No one does, once youve reached a price that seems to be
in your target markets
comfort level and you seem to be getting STEADY sales...stick
with it. As you may have
realised in my writing I have a slightly different view of the
way things are compared to
other people. Do I have a degree in economics? Heck know! Do I
have a degree in
psychology? Only if you consider ex-cabdrivers experts in human
psyche...maybe Im on
to something. The bottom line is this folks, come up with a
niche market that has little or
no competition on the web. Start to price your ebooks on the
basis of print books (thats
if there are any) and go from there. Follow your gut instinct,
acquaint yourself with your
target market WAY before hand and see how valuable your
information may be to them.
What is THEIR perception about what carries value and what
doesnt? Thats a difficult
question to answer and one you must do your best to find a
solution too in order to climb
to the top! I bet itll be quite the eye opener for you. If all
else fails market your info
product offline first to see what kind of prices people are
willing to pay than apply your
finding online with a 20% discount and see how it goes. Why the
20% discount online
you ask? Everyone expects to SAVE money when buying online.
bad, your not alone.
Correctly pricing an ebook is like looking for a needle in a hay
stack. There are many
factors that come into consideration when pricing your ebooks.
Two such factors are
supply and demand. Many internet marketers will be upset with me
when I say this but I
dont care, unless you have one whopper of an ebook on internet
marketing with a truly
killer of a USP (Unique Selling Point) your dead in the water.
Ouch...I know the truth
hurts but this is reality in my opinion. With the LARGE amount
of IM (internet
marketing) ebooks on the net today and the dwindling lack of
interest because of some
really poorly written ebooks Id bet their sales have suffered.
There are some good
ebooks on IM out there, just hard to find. When a guy is
offering a $27.00 ebook with
$1500.00 worth of bonuses (ok, maybe Im exaggerating a little)
somethings up,
wouldnt you think? However, if your writing an ebook on a very
tight, specific niche
market this is where things turn in your favour. Little
Supply+Lots of Demand=Hefty
Sales at a premium price. You know your onto a good idea when
searches on google and
amazon show up with zero results for your topic. This is when
you should get excited
and start creating. Look at the prices of print books and
base your pricing on that if
your really stuck for a figure. Of course this is just a general
guideline, some say pricing
amounts to psychology and using the right words too hook you.
This is true to a certain
point. I mean look at all the brochures and fliers you read
every week, everyone tests,
tests, and tests more. Testing comes with a price, it takes
manpower to test the price
feasibility of any product. Another strategy to consider when
pricing your ebooks is the
estimated income of your target market. How much are they
making? Is your target
market lawyers, teachers, or people in lower income brackets?
The only way to know this
is by....RESEARCHING. Some people claim that prices that end
with a certain number
sell better than others that end with different numbers. Reality
is...who really knows for
sure? No one does, once youve reached a price that seems to be
in your target markets
comfort level and you seem to be getting STEADY sales...stick
with it. As you may have
realised in my writing I have a slightly different view of the
way things are compared to
other people. Do I have a degree in economics? Heck know! Do I
have a degree in
psychology? Only if you consider ex-cabdrivers experts in human
psyche...maybe Im on
to something. The bottom line is this folks, come up with a
niche market that has little or
no competition on the web. Start to price your ebooks on the
basis of print books (thats
if there are any) and go from there. Follow your gut instinct,
acquaint yourself with your
target market WAY before hand and see how valuable your
information may be to them.
What is THEIR perception about what carries value and what
doesnt? Thats a difficult
question to answer and one you must do your best to find a
solution too in order to climb
to the top! I bet itll be quite the eye opener for you. If all
else fails market your info
product offline first to see what kind of prices people are
willing to pay than apply your
finding online with a 20% discount and see how it goes. Why the
20% discount online
you ask? Everyone expects to SAVE money when buying online.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Brian is the owner of www.theebookking.com
He publishes a monthly ezine called The Ebook King Chronicles which dissects one hot in demand ebook per month.

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4" H Brushed Silver Monogram Letters - Letter "P"

4" H Brushed Silver Monogram Letters - Letter "P"
All 26 English Letters (capitals only) and "&" symbol available. Monograms can be created using different letter sizes if desired. These Brushed Silver Monogram Letters can also be used to personalize other decorations. Add to centerpieces, buffet tables, guest book tables, wherever... a perfect way to create a "signature" look.

Toyota RAV4 1996-2002 (Chilton's Total Car Care Repair Manual)

Toyota RAV4 1996-2002 (Chilton's Total Car Care Repair Manual)
All models (96 - 02) This series offers do-it-yourselfers of all levels TOTAL maintenance, service, and repair information in an easy to use format. Each manual contains: trouble codes, electronic engine controls, maintenance schedules, diagnostic charts, wiring diagrams, tune up specifications, and much more.

Customer Review: Chilton wrote the book!

My husband and I were able to fix a problem with our 2002 Rav4 at a tenth of what it would have cost at the dealer. Good illustrations. Straightforward, easy to follow instructions. If one person came up with the concept for this book, he deserves the Nobel Prize

Customer Review: Good reference book for "handymen".

I consider that this it's a good book. This book describes detailed the procedures of repair for Toyota RAV4. It seems to me excellent to mention the amount of photographies that allow to see with clarity where each screw is located.



In other hand, this book, also illustrates on the basic concepts of identification of screws and use of workshop tools.



For all things mentioned above, I recommend this book.

Tropical Breeze Cake Topper

Tropical Breeze Cake Topper
Swaying palm trees create a stylized heart and a romantic backdrop for this tender embrace. A perfect cake topper for a tropical wedding, this will add a unique charm to any cake. Glazed porcelain.

Wilton Book Pan

Wilton Book Pan
This open book details lifes important chapters -- birthdays, baby showers,graduations and much more. Five ways to decorate included. One-mix pan is 13 x 91/2 x 2 in. deep. AluminumClick to Get Pan Instructions

250 Ways to Shoot 'Em - Gelatin Shot Recipe Book

250 Ways to Shoot 'Em - Gelatin Shot Recipe Book
Author Shari Eagles compiled 250 assorted jello shot recipes in this incredible first volume book. After hundreds of taste tests, only these flavors were chosen. The tastes are endless. The days of boring jello shots are over. Spice up any party by bringing a creative flavor jello shot. Line 'em up and shoot'em down. In stock and ready to ship. Features: 250 Jello shot recipes. 66 pages.

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Sun, 29 Jun 2008 07:15:27 GMT
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Top 10 Tips to Promote Your Books Through Flyers

A good, inexpensive way to promote your books is a flyer. What makes one
flyer so much better than another? Use these tips to make yours stand out
from the crowd.

1. Include your front cover. People want to see what your book looks like.
Color is great, but not necessary. Make sure your colored book cover copies
well in black and white. It's far cheaper to print in black and white.

2. Hook your prospective buyers in the top line. For instance, read about SEX
as it really is! Give your audience a reason to buy--Show those benefits!

3. Include some juicy excerpts. Buyers want to see a sample of your writing.

4. Include your picture with a brief biography near it. People want to see
what the author looks like. Place it on the right side if possible.

5. Add praise from others. This is the most important way to market. The
praise doesn't have to be from famous people. One author added a testimonial
from a convict!

6. Put ordering information on a coupon at the flyer's bottom. Include ISBN
number, Web site URL, and discount information.

7. Make it easy to buy. Say you accept credit cards, checks or money orders.
Include your 800 number.

8. Give your buyers all the ways to stay in touch with you-street address,
e-mail, Web Site, local phone and fax number, and 800 number.

9. Carry at least 25 flyers with you in a folder. Give one to every person
you meet. Remember the "law of seven." After seven exposures, you have a
buyer!

10. Use the backside of the flyer. Multiply buying results with more
testimonials on the back. Include a longer excerpt from your book.

Your flyer is an extension of your book, and one of the least expensive ways
to market with print. Print hundreds, even thousands so your book buying
public can easily purchase your book.

Judy Cullins: author, publisher, book coach
_Ten Non-techie Ways to Market Your Book Online_
_Write Your eBook or Other Short Book-Fast!_
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Sports Illustrated, Brett Favre Retirement Tribute, 2008 Issue

Sports Illustrated, Brett Favre Retirement Tribute, 2008 Issue

Wedding Day Figurine

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UltraOptix Handi-Lens Magnifier Bookmark

UltraOptix Handi-Lens Magnifier Bookmark
Keep your place and catch every word with a convenient bookmark magnifier. It's lightweight for easy travel and durable enough for everyday use. Plus, since it lies flat, it's the perfect tool for magnification of newspapers, telephone directories, maps and more. Measures 2 9/16" x 7 3/8" Product dimensions (imperial): 7.375 inch H x 2.5625 inch L Product dimensions (metric): 187.33 mm H x 65.09 mm L

Customer Review: Wonderful product

Very handy that you can put it in your handbag wherever you go. You can use it to read those tiny words in the label when you are grocery shopping. Better than magnifier glass because the width of this bookmark covers the whole line of a page.

Star Wars Vader Darth Messenger Bag for Laptop or School Book

Star Wars Vader Darth Messenger Bag for Laptop or School Book
Customer Review: Not very Sturdy

Purchased this bag for my son who loves star wars. It is very attractive, but did not last more than a few weeks. We ended up getting rid of it sooner than we wanted, it just fell apart.

Open Season

Open Season
Open Season is a riotous romp in the great outdoors, where rowdy forest animals turns the tables on unsuspecting hunters. When a domesticated grizzly named Boog leaves the creature comforts of home with a mule deer named Elliot, he finds himself lost in the woods just three days before hunting season. Forced to "rough it" in the great outdoors, Boog goes native, rallying all the forest animals to take back their home and send the hunters packing.

Customer Review: so-so, wish it was longer.

Super cute.

Even though I am an adult, I love kids games.



BUT the game is so short. It took just a few short hours to complete.

Customer Review: All Game -- No Violence

What I love most about this game is that it doesn't have violence even though it's got a hunting theme. The animals are lovable characters, and it's good to get a game that both small boys and girls can enjoy -- and of course everyone older too!



There should be more family oriented X-Box 360 games like this one.

Let It Be

Let It Be
Sloppy in conception, and even sometimes in the playing, Let It Be often gets a bad rap. Unfairly, as it's often as charming, well written, and (oh yeah) rocking as the Beatles' "better" albums; it's also more outright fun than Abbey Road, the masterpiece it followed into the stores. With Lennon and McCartney working together on the perfect "I've Got a Feeling," "Two of Us," and "Dig a Pony," it's hard to believe these guys were about to implode. --Rickey Wright

Customer Review: Mostly a bunch of demos

It is difficult to criticise this album, as it was never really produced the way the Beatles wanted it. Moreover, many of the songs don't have the live feel the Beatles wanted (even without the overdubs) they just sound unfinished. 'The long and winding road' is a gorgeous Beatles song, but a proper definitive version was never released. Take the version without the strings, a badly recorded bass part, it just is not complete. Same for 'I me mine' an incomplete song, edited together, so it appears longer. They never got 'Across the universe' right either, although it is a lovely song. 'I dig a pony' sounds like a demo of a song pattern, undeveloped and merely repeated.

Judged as a bunch of demos, Lennon's material is lacking. 'I dig a pony' is his only new song to the record, the other contributions being a small part of 'I've got a feeling' and older songs regurgitated for this project. Paul shines with five new recordings and they clearly are the highlight of the record, although some are incomplete.

Customer Review: Just revisiting my old music.

I purchased this to replace my scratched up record I purchased back when I was 14-quite a while ago. Enjoying the music and great memories; creating new ones with my kids!

LeapFrog Leapster® Educational Game: Scholastic Animal Genius

LeapFrog Leapster® Educational Game: Scholastic Animal Genius
Discover fascinating facts about many exciting animals in the wild. Your little learner will love building basic science skills while playing unique thinking games and challenges in Animal Genius. Requires Leapster Multimedia Learning System (sold separately).

Customer Review: Animal Genius

My daughter is 5 years old and this is one of her favorite games. She has learned so many facts about different animals. It is definitely for a younger age group than the game says. My 7 year old nephew does not take interest in this. It is probably better suited for 4-6 years old.

Customer Review: Fun & Educational - a family favorite Leapster game

Santa brought this for my (soon to be) 6-year old, and she loves it! It is by far her favorite game. It is educational, fun, and does not fall into a repetitive rut that would make the game boring.

There are goals set to "win" animals, and quizzes on the animal once you have enough points. This game is set to reward correct answers & doesn't make a big deal if an incorrect answer is selected. Just try again!

We love this game & would recommend it for any child under the age of 8.

CHE GUEVARA Classic RED VINTAGE STYLE T Shirt

CHE GUEVARA Classic RED VINTAGE STYLE T Shirt
One of the sweetest looking Che Guevara shirts around...guaranteed to get a few "cool shirt" comments every time you wear it. Features a great-looking graphic print of the revolutionary, Che Guevara.

Customer Review: Inexpensive...but cheaply made

This shirt looked so cool. I'm a Spanish teacher, and big Che fan, so I thought this would be fun to wear on "casual Friday." When I got it, I noticed a little black ink on the bottom hem that I just kind of ignored. After I washed it though, the whole bottom hem began to unravel. If you just want an inexpensive T, this shirt is good. But it is very low quality.

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