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Quick and Dirty Movie Reviews    by Eric Chouinard
Price: $2.99 USD. 134340 words. Language: English. Published on May 11, 2012. Nonfiction » Reference » Consumer guides.

Have you ever wondered if a movie was any good? Helping you cut through the seemingly endless amount of movies available and featuring over 1,200 movie reviews in a convenient digital format, this guide gives you instant access to insightful opinions you can use!
The Anna Karenina Companion (Includes Study Guide, Historical Context, Biography, and Character Index)    by BookCaps 
Price: $2.99 USD. 383460 words. Language: English. Published on May 8, 2012. Nonfiction » Reference » Study guides.

Anna Karenina is epic in every way. If you are struggling to remember key characters, plots or settings, BookCaps can help! This comprehensive companion to Tolstoy's novel includes chapter summaries for the 200+ chapters, informative snapshots of all major and secondary characters (with first name pronunciation to help with complicated Russian names), and historical context about the novel.
Staying Alive - A Writer's Guide    by Norman Spinrad
Price: $7.99 USD. 60330 words. Language: English. Published by ReAnimus Press on April 28, 2012. Nonfiction » Reference » Writing skills.

It's hard enough for a writer just to get published. But even harder is—Staying Alive. By award-winning and three-time SFWA President Norman Spinrad
Power Spending: Getting More For Less    by Eric Poulin
Price: $9.95 USD. 70860 words. Language: English. Published on April 25, 2012. Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Personal finance.

100s of ideas to save you money - from basic economic survival to advanced power spending. Come on a journey with Bill and Penny Munney as they learn the ins and outs of economic survival and how to streeeeeeeetch their dollars to get what they want without breaking the bank.
Finding Your Voice: How to Put Personality in Your Writing    by Les Edgerton
Price: $4.99 USD. 79720 words. Language: English. Agented by MacGregor Literary  on April 16, 2012. Nonfiction » Reference » Writing skills.

The writers who succeed are those who develop a distinctive voice—Les Edgerton shows you how to bring out your own unique voice without years of struggle.
The Gospels of the New Testament In Plain and Simple English    by BookCaps 
Price: $2.99 USD. 212760 words. Language: English. Published on April 13, 2012. Nonfiction » Reference » Study guides.

Have you ever wanted to read the Bible, but every time you open it up to try it just doesn't make sense? BooKCaps is here to help with this translation of the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) in modern English. This translation is based on the King James Version. It contains both a comparative version of each version and a standalone version of the modern translation.
Purple Snowflake Marketing    by Lillian Brummet
Price: $12.99 USD. 89080 words. Language: English. Published on April 9, 2012. Nonfiction » Reference » Publishing and books.

The book offers a realistic outlook on what a new author can expect and how to employ research and preparation to make a memorable first impression. Viewed realistically it is packed with statistics to assist in making informed decisions. As you put together a marketing plan, you will be able to proceed with the confidence of a seasoned writer. Get your book into the hands of paying readers!
Winning Political Campaigns: A Comprehensive Guide to Electoral Success, Third Edition    by William S. Bike
Price: $9.99 USD. 96430 words. Language: English. Published by Central Park Communications, Inc.  on April 5, 2012. Nonfiction » Politics and Current Affairs » Democracy.

A comprehensive handbook for planning, organizing and executing a successful campaign for elective office. Written in an easy-to-use format, the book is designed for both novice campaigners and experienced workers. Covers everything from advertising to building alliances, proper business practices, campaign literature, candidate behavior, media, voter contact, fundraising strategy and more.
1,000 Character Writing Prompts: Villains, Heroes and Hams for Scripts, Stories and More    by Bryan Cohen
Price: $2.99 USD. 156780 words. Language: English. Published on March 17, 2012. Nonfiction » Reference » Writing skills.

From the author of 1,000 Creative Writing Prompts, this 300 page, 150,000+ word reference tool can serve writers who need characters and need them now! Each of the 1,000 character ideas ends with a question or command to push you past writer's block and into a creative flow state. If character development is your problem, this detailed reference tool is the solution.
Measure for Measure In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)    by BookCaps 
Price: $2.99 USD. 90920 words. Language: English. Published on March 15, 2012. Nonfiction » Reference » Study guides.

Mercy, justice and truth and their relationship to pride and humility--sound like the themes of a John Grisham novel? Not exactly. But wouldn't it be nice if Shakespeare could be as easy to read as a Grisham novel? Now it can with this modern retelling. If you have struggled in the past reading Shakespeare, then BookCaps can help you out. This book is a modern translation of Measure for Measure.