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BARGAIN eBOOK BLOCK #1 – {05-09-2013}
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Due to international copyrights, not all titles will be available or similarly priced outside of the United States. – Holly
Film Critic: A Decade Behind the Scenes in the Movie Industry by Laremy Legel
Genre(s): Arts & Photography, Photography, Cinematography, Humor & Entertainment, Pop Culture, Art
B OOK DESCRIPTION
“Film Critic: A Decade Behind the Scenes in the Movies Industry” is an insider look at the world of criticism, celebrity interviews, and movies. Ever wanted to know how a professional critic goes about his or her job? “Film Critic” alternates between hilarious and serious, all with the goal of entertaining the reader. So yeah, it’s pretty much the opposite of “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull”. Enjoy!
REVIEWS
Laremy crushes it as he goes behind the scenes of film criticism and gives some of his best and worst experiences working as a film critic, the pros and cons of going into work full time as a critic, and breaks down exactly why criticism of films is warranted at all. It’s funny and smart and fairly quick read. Highly recommended. – The Cradleman (Amazon Verified Purchase)
AUTHOR BIO
Pop culture maven Laremy, a Seattleite with a heart of gold, has traveled to Hollywood and back to bring you some laughs, entertainment, and perhaps a thinker or two. His favorite series in the world is Douglas Adams’s “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” and he can be found walking his golden puggle Bugsy each and every night.
Laremy was recently interviewed by Indiewire.com:
http://blogs.indiewire.com/criticwire/an-interview-with-film-critic-laremy-legel-on-his-new-book-film-critic
Chapters include:
Matt McConaughey
Spike Lee
Joss Whedon
Kristen Stewart
Darren Aronofsky
Joan Cusack
Adam Carolla
Podcasting
Radio and Television Appearances
Screenings
Screeners
The Highs and Lows of Sundance
Expertise vs. Enthusiasm
Great Expectations
What Makes a Masterpiece?
Why The MPAA is Terrible
The Reader vs. The Dark Knight
Tucker Max
Bribes
The Critic / General Public Divide
Commenters
Disagreeing with RottenTomatoes
The Notebook
Babel
V for Vendetta
The Dark Knight
Inglourious Basterds
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
The Review That Ended up Costing Me a Job
Novels and Screenplays
Writing Gossip
Should You Write for Free?
FAQs
In Defense of Film Criticism
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AN EYE FOR MURDER (The Ellie Foreman Mysteries) by Libby Fischer Hellmann
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Mystery Thriller & Suspense, Mystery, Women Sleuths, Thrillers, Suspense
A ugust, 1944, Prague is where the story begins with a seemingly casual exchange of information. But in wartime, is any act, any one thing, trivial? Decades later, in contemporary Chicago, the consequences emerge through the medium of television. Documentary filmmaker Ellie Foreman gets a letter prompted by the success of her show “Celebrate Chicago.” One viewer was the elderly Ben Sinclair. When he suddenly dies, his landlady Mrs. Fleischman finds Ellie’s name among his effects and writes to her. Ellie, who hasn’t a clue about a connection to Ben, is curious. And she agrees to help dispose of Ben Sinclair’s possessions. She became a filmmaker to help people tell their stories. The books and wartime relics Ben left behind–will they be enough to tell his?
All too soon, Mrs. Fleischman dies. Then Ben’s things are stolen from Ellie’s suburban home. The single mom, working to move past her ex, doesn’t know what to think. But she has to scramble for work and is soon embroiled in producing a campaign video for a steel magnate running for a Republican seat in the Illinois Senate. Despite these distractions, Ellie stays focused on her odd link to the dead man and turns to her father, a retired lawyer with deep roots in Chicago’s Jewish community, for insights into the mystery of Ben Sinclair. In time, a terrifying scenario develops that reaches back into several pasts. From the political present of the North Shore to the buried memories of the city’s ethnic neighborhoods, the components of Ben’s story eventually merge into an explosive climax.
AN EYE FOR MURDER is the sequel to the author’s award-winning short story “The Day Miriam Hirsch Disappeared.” EYE was nominated for an Anthony Award for Best First when it was released; it also won the Best First Readers’ Choice Award.
NEW:AN EYE FOR MURDER is available for a Kindlegraph!Also new is the Libby Hellmann App! Download it free at bit.ly/PuQH7H.
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Smitten at First Sight: A Contemporary Romance Novel by Marie Astor
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Chick-Lit, Contemporary Women, Romance, Contemporary, Contemporary Fiction
M aggie Robin has been dating the irresistibly good-looking, successful Jeffrey Preston for two years. But when Jeffrey proposes marriage a week after Maggie’s college graduation, she is no longer sure if she wants to marry a workaholic TV producer.
Her doubts culminate when during a ski trip to British Columbia, Maggie meets Taylor Denton, a handsome, free-spirited big mountain skier who is the complete opposite of Jeffrey. It does not take Maggie long to realize that she has fallen in love with Taylor and she decides to break off her engagement with Jeffrey. But just when she thinks she has found the love of her life, an ill-fated misunderstanding tears Maggie and Taylor apart.
A week later, Maggie is told that Taylor has died in a tragic ski accident; yet, her heart refuses to believe in Taylor’s death. When Maggie returns to Taylor’s native town, she learns that Taylor is indeed alive, but has been seriously injured. Resolved to bring her lover back to life Maggie stands by Taylor’s side, convincing him to embrace life again.
What the readers are saying:
A sweet novel that reminds you what it’s like to fall in love for the first time.
This book kept me up all night – I could not put it down until I found out what happened to Maggie and Taylor.
A love story you’ll fall in love with. The author creates such palpable chemistry between the main characters, Maggie and Taylor, that you simply can’t help but root for the star-crossed lovers.
The story pulled me in from page one and would not let me go. Long after I finished the book, I kept thinking about Maggie’s and Taylor’s amazing love story.
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Take No More (The murder mystery thriller) (James Blake #1) by Seb Kirby
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Mystery Thriller & Suspense, Thrillers, Crime
Nothing like a murder to get the blood flowing
When James Blake discovers his wife has been murdered in their London home, he is determined to find her killer. Julia, a conservator – a protector and preserver of fine art – has left him with just two clues: the words help me on her mobile phone and a strange attachment of Michelangelo’s Leda and the Swan.
As the prime suspect of his wife’s murder, James flees England and sets out on a trail of deception and danger across the sweeping landscapes of Venice and Florence into a dark underworld of corruption, a trail that will lead him to the killer – and the shocking truth behind the mystery.
Please note! Regret No More, the second in the James Blake thriller series, is out now and is available at the special launch price of $2.99 / £1.99.
From the reviews of Take No More:
‘Memorable characters with murder, organised crime, Italy and art….’
‘Kirby has an intimate knowledge of Florence, Venice and all things Italian…. ‘
‘There is much to admire about Seb Kirby’s knowledge of the art world and there’s plotting and deceit in the criminal underworld to contend with too.’
‘The writing gives you the feel of actually being in Italy – you can taste it and smell it..’
‘Set mostly in Florence, you will wander the streets with James as he tries to track down the murderer of his wife.’
‘Intricate, rich in setting and details….’
‘London and Florence were handled very well to add richness to the novel, alongside the author’s obvious love and knowledge of the art world’
‘Set in Florence, Venice and London, not only is it an artful murder mystery but a lot of the subject matter concerning the old classics and their history is based on fact.’
‘I was attracted by the fragile serenity of the image on the front cover.’
‘I enjoyed the setting in Italy and I liked the way the murder mystery linked around the main topic.’
‘I really liked the main character, James Blake and his fearless pursuit of the truth.’
‘I loved the inclusion of a more modern evil …. along with the search for lost classic art and the romantic tale of James Blake, who loved his wife very much…’
‘Take great art of the Italian Renaissence, throw in a 21st century crime family reminiscent of the Borgias, a trace of darkness, a lot of murder and you have a good read for a rainy day….’
‘Mystery and the arts – a great combo. The art world depiction was fascinating…. Made me want to visit the Louvre again.’
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The Boy who Lit up the Sky (The Two Moons of Rehnor) by J. Naomi Ay
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy, Epic, Series, Science Fiction
L ydia Kalila, the Princess Royal of Mishnah, is forced into marriage with the son of her country’s mortal enemy for the sole purpose of producing an heir. Duty comes before personal choice for a princess especially when her country has been at war for more than a thousand years. Lydia’s pregnancy removes her brother and new husband from their respective lines of succession placing her yet unborn infant at the head of the both queues. No one is happy about this, especially Lydia who dies during childbirth from wounds caused by the talon-like toenails of her very strange newborn son.
Grief stricken at the loss of his daughter, the Mishnese King hastily sends Senya, his infant grandson off to a decrepit inner city orphanage with the intent to retrieve him much later when things got sorted out. At the orphanage, Senya is protected by the invalid Sister Meri who instantly falls in love with the little fellow. She’s not bothered at all by his strange telekinetic and telepathic powers, flickering pupil-less silver eyes or wicked clawed toenails. The House Father takes a shine to the lad too and when Senya is six years old, he is summoned to the Father’s chamber. The Father ends up in flames forcing Meri and Senya out into a snow storm running for their lives.
Thus begins the tale of Senya, a prince created to be king of a planet but then tossed aside until his twelfth birthday when Lt. Taner, a Royal Guard detective is sent to retrieve him. It is unclear to all whether Senya is the product of something good or something evil but in either case, it is very apparent that he is something more than just Lydia Kalila’s son.
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FREE eBOOK BLOCK #1 – {04-07-2013}
Bargain eBook Hunter traps these FREE eBook Books just for you! Get them before they get away!
Due to international copyrights, not all titles will be available or similarly priced outside of the United States. – Holly
Film Critic: A Decade Behind the Scenes in the Movie Industry by Laremy Legel
Genre(s): Arts & Photography, Photography, Cinematography, Humor & Entertainment, Pop Culture, Art
B OOK DESCRIPTION
“Film Critic: A Decade Behind the Scenes in the Movies Industry” is an insider look at the world of criticism, celebrity interviews, and movies. Ever wanted to know how a professional critic goes about his or her job? “Film Critic” alternates between hilarious and serious, all with the goal of entertaining the reader. So yeah, it’s pretty much the opposite of “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull”. Enjoy!
REVIEWS
Laremy crushes it as he goes behind the scenes of film criticism and gives some of his best and worst experiences working as a film critic, the pros and cons of going into work full time as a critic, and breaks down exactly why criticism of films is warranted at all. It’s funny and smart and fairly quick read. Highly recommended. – The Cradleman (Amazon Verified Purchase)
AUTHOR BIO
Pop culture maven Laremy, a Seattleite with a heart of gold, has traveled to Hollywood and back to bring you some laughs, entertainment, and perhaps a thinker or two. His favorite series in the world is Douglas Adams’s “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” and he can be found walking his golden puggle Bugsy each and every night.
Laremy was recently interviewed by Indiewire.com:
http://blogs.indiewire.com/criticwire/an-interview-with-film-critic-laremy-legel-on-his-new-book-film-critic
Chapters include:
Matt McConaughey
Spike Lee
Joss Whedon
Kristen Stewart
Darren Aronofsky
Joan Cusack
Adam Carolla
Podcasting
Radio and Television Appearances
Screenings
Screeners
The Highs and Lows of Sundance
Expertise vs. Enthusiasm
Great Expectations
What Makes a Masterpiece?
Why The MPAA is Terrible
The Reader vs. The Dark Knight
Tucker Max
Bribes
The Critic / General Public Divide
Commenters
Disagreeing with RottenTomatoes
The Notebook
Babel
V for Vendetta
The Dark Knight
Inglourious Basterds
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
The Review That Ended up Costing Me a Job
Novels and Screenplays
Writing Gossip
Should You Write for Free?
FAQs
In Defense of Film Criticism
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REACHING FOR THE GODS by Laith Doory
Genre(s): Humor & Entertainment, Humor, Satire, Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Family Saga
M erle LaBrune seems to have it all: the star of a long-running soap opera and a handsome young lover, but she has a burning ambition to join the Hollywood A-listers and is not going to let a few dark secrets regarding her past get in her way.
It is 1984, the year of the Los Angeles Olympics, and Merle sees herself as a latter-day Aphrodite, goddess of love. She plans to remain young for however long it takes for her to ascend a pantheon of Hollywood idols and be worshipped as a goddess.
However, she has the unerring feeling she is about to be dropped from the soap in which she stars. Her life is further complicated by her live-in lover’s decision to bring his daughter, Heidi, to come live with them. Heidi does her utmost to make Merle’s life a living hell.
The story starts at the very beginning, so to speak, with a dream sequence of the archetypal Eve and ends with Merle’s dream of godhood almost being pulled off: banged up in jail as she atones for the sins of mankind. But her delusions are finally shattered when she is confronted with her true identity.
Characters also include a transgender hooker, a dominatrix to the stars and an interior designer with designs on Heidi. Please take a look inside.
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Seeing Through the Eyes of Love by Valarie Lovelight
Genre(s): Christian Books & Bibles, Literature & Fiction, Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Religious Fiction, Christianity, Christian Fiction
R emember, please rate and review the book. Thank you. This book is listed under Christian/Religious fiction and not Romance although there is a thread woven in.
RAMONA CARSON is a Christian who is extremely opinionated, even judgmental, especially toward homeless people and those on public assistance. She sees nothing wrong with how she treats people or her attitude. While enjoying lunch in the park with her coworker Liz, a homeless man interrupts, asking for food. So much for loving thy neighbor and walking in love–she begins to belittle and insult him.
However, things are about to become interesting. Seeing him over the next few weeks, Ramona engages him in brief conversations, and learns his name is GARY DAVIDSON. From their very first encounter, she has no idea just how much he would affect her world and shatter her preconceived notions. She begins to question her heart and walk with God, facing her hurts and disappointments.
They say pride comes before a fall… so, watch out! One afternoon spent in an abandoned lot with a reverend and homeless people compel her to reevaluate the Christian values she previously prided herself on having. Now she’s forced to see how cruel and hurtful she has been to so many people and ask for forgiveness while finding love for herself. MAYBE. PG/ PG-13
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The Lost One (Sahae) by L.G. Pace III
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy, Contemporary, World Literature, Mythology
T here are things that go bump in the night, and things that do more than bump. Behind the world that we know is the world of the Sahae, a shadowy reflection of our own. Once the dominant species on the planet the Sahae fell from power due to infighting and left mankind to its own devices. In just a few short millennium man has risen as a power to thwart the Sahae and now they have returned to reclaim their place of power.
Eric Green is an unknowing part of this mysterious world. Half human, half Sahae he is lost between two worlds. One that would see him destroyed the other that would use him for their own ends. An orphan that spent his entire life feeling unwanted and fundamentally broken Eric has finally found a real home with the Greens in Seaverville, IA. No sooner has he settled in to his new life than mysterious things begin to happen. From his unexplained martial prowess to an unbelievable visitor from his past his world has been thrown into chaos.
Now faced with the truth of who and what he is Eric must survive long enough to figure out where he fits into this new reality…if a place exists for him at all.
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The Dalius Cure (A Medical Suspense Thriller) by Mason Black
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Action & Adventure, Medical
* *Newly Updated and Edited (March 2013)**
Have you ever wonder why there is still no cure for cancer, despite millions being spent every year on research? The Dalius Cure is a controversial medical thriller that questions pharmaceutical companies’ true motives.
Deep in the jungles of Brazil, a brilliant young doctor, Dennis Parker, searches for a natural cure for cancer. Dr. Parker is employed and funded by one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, the Brennan-Finewayne Drug Company. Unknown to Dr. Parker, his employer is part of a powerful secret organization whose main goal is to prevent a cure for cancer from being found in order to guarantee there will always be customers for their drugs. When the Council learns of Parker’s cure, they attempt to destroy the cure and kill everyone who knows of it. With a motley crew assembled, including Colombian drug cartel members, a prosecutor, a former MI-6 agent, a stripper, and an aspiring Rabbi, they devise the perfect plan to get the cure back at all costs and deliver it to the world.
If you enjoy reading conspiracy theory books and/or medical thrillers, then this is a book you should read!
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FREE eBOOK BLOCK #2 – {03-25-2013}
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Due to international copyrights, not all titles will be available or similarly priced outside of the United States. – Holly
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Coming of Age, Teens, Romance
“ Five beautiful stars for Miss Me Not.”–Bestselling Author, Tara Sivec-Seduction and Snacks, Futures and Frosting, Troubles and Treats.
“Well worth reading! While the subject matter is intense, it isn’t in any way graphic, and is suitable for teen audiences (I wouldn’t have any problem with my daughter reading this).”–Bestselling Author, Charles Sheehan-Miles-Just Remember to Breathe, A Song for Julia.
“Miss Me Not was a very, very well-written, heartfelt story. King’s writing is practically flawless. And though the story begins in a tragic place, and has many sad moments, it is also hopeful, and uplifting. Miss Me Not is not to be missed.”–The Bookish Babe.
“It was the perfect balance of all elements, Drama, Love, Conflict and Tragedy. I loved the way Madison overcame her demons and came out stronger for it. You don’t stay in one situation for too long and Miss Me Not really brought that fact to light. I highly recommend you give this book a try because like me, you WILL NOT REGRET IT!”–Globug & Hootie Need a Book.
Miss Me Not is a beautiful story of self-discovery, forgiveness, caring, and love.
Madison Hanson’s past demons have given her a shadow of an existence with little hope. With the sudden tragic death of a fellow student, Madison questions her own life choices, and is now forced to evaluate everything she thought she believed in. When fate intervenes and partners her with Dean Jackson, a popular “all around good guy” from school, Madison gets a glimpse of a life that is filled with sunshine that has the power to break through the darkness she has cloaked herself in.
With Dean’s help, Madison discovers a desire to finally step out of the shadows, and embrace life and all its gifts.
Other works by Tiffany King
The Saving Angels Series
Meant to Be (book 1)
Forgotten Souls (book 2)
The Ascended (book 3)
Wishing For Someday Soon
Forever Changed
Unlikely Allies
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Her Fated Cowboy (Harland County Series) by Donna Michaels
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Romance, Contemporary, Western, Westerns
L .A. cop, Jordan Masters Ryan has a problem. Her normal method of meeting a crisis head-on and taking it down won’t work. Not this time. Not when fate is her adversary. Having kept her from the man she thought she’d always marry, the same fickle fate took away the man she eventually did. Thrown back into the path of her first love, she finds hers is not the only heart fate has damaged.
Widower and software CEO, Cole McCall fills his days with computer codes and his free time working the family’s cattle ranch. Blaming himself for his wife’s death, he’s become hard and bitter. When his visiting former neighbor sets out to delete the firewall around his heart, he discovers there’s no protection against the Jordan virus. Though she understands his pain and reawakens his soul, will it be enough for Cole to overcome his past and embrace their fated hearts?
*Previously released as Fated Hearts. Revamped with over 10k words added, new scenes, new ending, scenes deleted. Heat level upped to hot.*
This is the first book in Harland County Series about 4 unruly cowboys and the women who tame them.
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Chubby Learns to Fly by John Hazell
Genre(s): Social Situations, Sleep, Sports & Games, Activity, Sports & Activities, Games
* ** Get it for Free from Mar. 24 to Mar. 26 ***
This is the exciting tale of a young bee’s first day at school, how he overcomes his fears and realizes that if you try, even if it’s something you don’t want to do, it can be fun in the end..
It’s hard growing up and there’s always something that you don’t want to do…
But today, Chubby has to learn how to fly – and who’s going to teach him?
My oh my! Who’s this in the hive?
“Chubby Learns to Fly has been a great success at our Infant School. The children love the dynamic pictures and laugh out loud every time they look at them! The language is full of life too… we have enjoyed the dialogue between Chubby and B. Major immensely. It holds a great message about life and learning… just keep on trying!”
- Vanessa Purser
- Strand-on-the-Green Infant and Nursery School, Chiswick
“We loved this book! There is something about it that appeals to the old and young alike. The pictures are captivating and extend children’s thinking. The story not only teaches young learners what might happen when a ‘Buddy’ learns to fly but also builds suspense. Great book!”
- St Barnabas’ Church Pre-School, Weston-Super-Mare
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Unsung Giant by Jennifer Pendon
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy, Epic, World Literature, Mythology
S ince dawn of humankind’s awareness, we have recorded history in the form of drawings and writings, developing habits of storytelling to express what we see. Though what man sees and how he interprets are not always the same.
Loki, Asgardian god of Norse mythology, known as the God of Mischief and Trickery, is victim of historical and literary misconception – one who is pictured as a god who loves to wreak havoc and leave behind strings of misfortune. Unsung Giant is a story to lay all wrong accounts to rest.
Unsung Giant is a tale of an unlikely Asgardian hero, torn between doing what his mischievous
ways demand, and what is expected of him, being the son of a King. Loki, since gianthood, has always been branded as one who does not think for the good of others. The Nine Worlds, including our own, are on the brink of destruction, and only one can bring about salvation.
What would you do, if the power was in your hands? “Loki has both the Mjollnir and the teningur lifsins; two very powerful weapons he could keep and use for his own purposes. The thought of wielding such power is very enticing, even for one who has a strong resolve.”
As the book goes, “Even the All-Father could not help but beam at his younger son’s impulsive nature. Well, Loki would not be Loki if he became insipidly predictable.” Loki and Thor’s filial affiliation are finally put to the test, from birth through to Ragnarok, end of the Nine Worlds, as we discover the true nature of this misunderstood giant.
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Correcting Facial Flaws – And Other Photo Tips! (On Target Photo Training) by Dan Eitreim
Genre(s): Arts & Photography, Photography, Portraits
R evised and expanded edition!
Here in Volume 19 of “On Target Photo Training” we delve into correcting facial flaws – in the camera – by the way we pose and light our subjects.
Then we take everything we’ve been learning – tie it all together and start trying to develop our own personal style.
There are many professionals out there where as soon as we see a photo they’ve done, we immediately recognize who the photographer was. As artists, this is a goal we should all strive to achieve.
When learning, it is important to both learn the rules and to follow them. Only THEN can you break them.
It’s vitally important to know the rules before you break them. Once you are comfortable with the way things normally “should” be done, then you can go your own way and start adding your own creativity and personality into the mix.
That’s when the artist inside of you will get out…And that’s what we all want, isn’t it?
To get an idea of some of what is involved in this “On Target Photo Training” volume, here is the table of contents:
Introduction
Photographing The Portrait Headshot
Studying The Face
The Better Side
Here Is Some Science…
Look For Flaws!
Make Your Model Comfortable
Visually Minimize Flaws
Positioning The Head And Shoulders
Full Face
Chubby Cheeks And Kids
The Profile
Three Quarter Head
Directing The Model
The Horizontal Turn
Vertical Lift Or Drop
Diagonal Tilt
Correcting Facial Flaws With Head Position!
Parts Of The Face
Eyes
Four Ways To Cure Squinting And Closed Eyes In Portraits!
Shoot With The Light At The Subject’s Back…
Shoot Later In The Day…
1 – 2 – 3!
Bounce Or Diffuse Your Flash!
The Mouth
Emotions
Happiness…
Anger…
Sorrow…
Fear…
Lighting Patterns To Minimize Flaws!
The 2 Base Lighting Patterns:
Narrow Light
Broad Light
4 Essential Lighting/Shadow Patterns
Split Light
Loop Light
Butterfly Light
Rembrandt Light
Additional Portrait Lights:
The Fill Light
The Separation Light
Let’s Use What We’ve Learned
Children
Be Decorative…
Show Your Creative Intent…
Incorporate Skill And Emotion…
Capture The Essence Of Your Subject…
Complement Your Subject…
Finding Your Personal Style
Develop Your Personal Style Muscles
Lets Get Creative
Taking Risks…
17 Portrait Compositional Tips…
Photo Exercise
Additional Photo Training
This is a fast and easy read and within an hour or so, your portrait photography will be enhanced more than you may imagine! Finally you can start winning photo contests or start hearing that musical phrase “WOW, you did that?”
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FREE KINDLE BOOK PACK #2 – {02-04-2013}
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Price may change without notice! Due to international copyrights, not all titles will be available or similarly priced outside of the United States. – Holly
The Last Will and Testament of Ernie Politics by Brad Grusnick
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Mystery Thriller & Suspense, Mystery, Hard-Boiled, Thrillers, Suspense, Mystery & Thrillers
E rnie Politics, a schizophrenic albino with a penchant for political rants and crackpot conspiracy theories, has been murdered. The LAPD has no interest in wasting time and manpower on the random death of one homeless man, so Ray Cobb, Ernie’s best friend, decides to investigate the murder for himself.
Finding a cryptic note Ernie scrawled days before his death, Ray realizes that Ernie’s crazy ravings and irrational writings may contain hidden clues about the identity of his killer. Ray’s investigation pulls him deep into the dangerous underworld of the Los Angeles streets, leading him to discover a vagrant underground railroad, a poker game where the stakes are one’s life, and a political conspiracy that entangles him with a LAPD cold case detective.
Ray uncovers more about Ernie than he expects to and learns that when you live on the streets, the only person you can trust is yourself.
The Secrets to Good Comfort Food with Sophistication for the Passionate Chef by Lisa Williams
Genre(s): Cookbooks Food & Wine, Special Occasions, Cooking Food & Wine, Gourmet
I f you are a passionate chef, you should always be looking to experiment with various ingredients and techniques in the kitchen. This will get you started, helping you create a variety of meals and snacks that are both creative and pleasing to the taste buds.
Building A Portrait (On Target Photo Training) by Dan Eitreim
Genre(s): Arts & Photography, Photography, Portraits, Arts & Entertainment
R evised Edition with TONS of new – easy to understand – useful training!
Portraits…Taking pictures of our friends and family – it’s what we all want to master! Right?
However, when we think of doing “Portraits” the word alone is kind of scary! It sounds like it should be the province of professionals. We just want to do better pictures of our kids, our pets and our friends. Leave the “portraits” to the experts – right?
Wrong! YOU can get professional quality portraits too! It’s easy! Once you know a few strategic portrait photography tips and techniques, your photos will almost instantly go from “That’s nice,” to “WOW – you did that?”
I’ve run a professional photo studio for over 20 years and here is a secret – getting top level quality portraits is easy, anyone can do it! Another thing I’ve learned is to teach YOU how YOU can do it!
Read through “Building A Portrait” (it’s written in simple, easy to understand language with lots of example photos) and within an hour or so you will have so many “Ah Ha!” moments, you’ll be giggling with glee. I know that sounds corny, but try it, you’ll see what I mean.
Here’s the thing – as a photographer whether you’re a pro or an amateur with their first camera – it’s your job to make your subjects look like a million bucks! In their portrait, they should look better than they’ve ever looked before! Now YOU can make that happen!
Here is the table of contents showing a bit of what is covered…
Introduction:
Review -
Neutral Density Filters
Graduated Filters
Backdrops
How To Build A Portrait:
Terminology And The Overall Shape Of The Photograph
Size Matters
Composition Tips:
Make Sure Your Photographs Tell A Story
Anti – Level Shoulders
Sit Up Straight
Use The “Rule Of Thirds” If It Makes Sense
Fill The Frame
Follow The Eyes
Who is the star
Focus On The Most Important Feature – The Eyes
Depth Of Field
Skin, Love It Or Leave It
Bare Skin Continued
Beauty:
Women Should Look Sexy And Pretty, Men Should Appear Powerful
The Symmetrical Face
Sexism In Portrait Photography
Here’s A Really HARD Photo Tip
Problem Area Fixes:
Differently Sized Eyes
The Crooked Nose
Acne Scarred And Wrinkled Skin
Here’s A Photo Tip That May Require Some Begging
Round and Chubby Faces
The Neck Wattle
Photography Clothing Tips
The “Photographic Ground Modification System”
Photo Exercises:
Additional Photo Training:
“Building A Portrait” starts at the very beginning with something as simple as deciding on what to call your photo’s shape and goes all the way through advanced concepts. You are unlikely to ever find a more thorough grounding in portrait photography techniques!
Beauty – This section is a bit more esoteric! Just what is beauty? You can’t effectively show beauty in your portraits if you don’t know what it IS. In this section we will examine what makes us think one person is beautiful and another isn’t. These concepts are hardwired in us – and people respond!
In the “Problem Area Fixes” section, we learn how to correct for physical flaws and make our subjects look like a million bucks! Just because someone has a crooked nose, one eye larger than another, and is covered by acne – it’s no reason why YOU can’t get a good portrait! In fact, you will look for challenges like this because they are fun!
You’ll discover what to do to “fix” a crooked nose, skin problems, wrinkles, round chubby faces (oblong faces with high cheekbones are considered beautiful in most cultures) and so on.
Check out this course volume and your portraits will improve almost immediately. Your “models” will thank you. Unless your “model” is the family pet… They won’t thank you – they don’t care!
Question… Have you ever had someone look at a portrait you’ve done and actually been moved to tears of joy? You will after reading and employing the techniques you’ll learn in “Building A Portrait!”
A Fat Man’s Guide To Getting Healthy by Erik Stafford
Genre(s): Health Fitness & Dieting, Diets & Weight Loss, Diets, Disorders & Diseases, Diabetes, Advice & How-to, Health Mind & Body
F or almost 20 years, Erik Stafford drank, smoked, and ate like a complete idiot… Until he was diagnosed as a diabetic in 2010, and forced to clean up his act. At the time, he weighed 335 lbs and was sick all the time.
The pizza and rum and Chinese takeout would have to go… But how?
Part manifesto, part how-to book, and part auto-biography, join Erik on an amazingly funny and sometimes profane adventure, as he tries to lose weight and get healthy…
And discover how you can do the same thing!


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