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Portraits of Huntington's is a joyful collection of profiles, essays, and quotes for and about those with Huntington's Disease. Portraits of Huntington'sfeatures award winning artist Ruth Hargrave's incredible portraits of eight individuals or family groups who are all in some way ouched by this genetic disease.

Even if you've never heard of this terrible disease, I promise you everyone needs this book as much as they'll love it. It's a fun, joyful comllection of stories that will make you appreciate your life just the way it is.

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     Learn how the information superhighway can shift your writing and speaking career into high gear-whether you are an Internet expert or novice.

     From choosing equipment to marketing your work online, this comprehensive guide covers every subject you need to understand in order to harness the power of the Internet, strengthen your professional image, and perfect your craft.

     Part of the Writers' Resource Library from Shaw Books

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     Faces of Huntington's is an incredible collection of stories, essays, poems, and quotes of those who are in some way connected to Huntington's Disease.

     The book focuses on over sixty people who have Huntington's Disease, are at risk, caregivers, other family members, and friends. It is a beacon of light in what is often a dark world.

     30,000 Americans have this terminal neurological disorder. An additional 150,000 are at-risk. Somehow, despite the horror of Huntington's Disease, there is loving support, a positive attitude, and unending hope. There are stories that make you rejoice at the unswerving faith and those that make you cry at the senseless loss.

     Faces of Huntington's gives readers a glance at the faces of heroes. It is guaranteed to bring tears of joy, hope, love and compassion to your eyes.

Five star reviews for Faces of Huntington's!

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     This collection of music is based on Pinches of Salt, Prisms of Light, an extraordinary book of stories and poetry based on Matthew 5:13-16.

     The Pinches of Salt, Prisms of Light CD is an incredible collection of original music that will bring joy, inspiration and hope to all. Each of the fourteen songs, ten with vocals, four instrumental, was created especially for one of the thematic chapters.

     Based on the popular book Pinches of Salt, Prisms of Light, this CD does with music what the book continues to do with essays and stories - it points people to Christ through Salt and Light examples.

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This is the best fiction plot involving Huntington's Disease I have ever read. Dr. Kraus did an superb job with his research to be able to include so many issues that invariably arise when dealing with this neurological disease. His portrayal of the young intern, Claire, struggling with being at risk for a genetic disease, was dead on. He captured many issues that one has to consider when deciding to have genetic testing. Issues such as discrimination, insurance, having kids, future job performance, her relationship with her fiance, and many more are covered in Could I Have This Dance? His descriptions of the physical and mental symptoms of Huntington's Disease were excellent.

I enjoyed the plot and found myself thinking of people I know who need to read the book. As the author of two non-fiction books about Huntington's Disease and a frequent speaker at HD conferences, I was impressed with the details and how well he wove them into the plot. I was a full time caregiver for husband with HD and the founder and facilitator for HDCaregivers, an online support group for those who caregive loved ones with Huntington's Disease. Because of my continued writing and speaking to HD groups I am often asked to endorse books that have some connection to Huntington's Disease. I usually find major flaws or omissions in these books and am reluctant to endorse them. I was pleasantly surprised to be able to read and enjoy Could I Have This Dance? and to be able to give it a five star rating.

For too many years Christian fiction was boring, badly written or didn't ring with authenticity. What a delight to find that in recent years Christian fiction has changed for the better. Dr. Kraus did an excellent job of weaving faith issues into the plot without being preachy or heavy handed. So often it is when a crisis arises that one begins to question God and why bad things happen to good people. Even non Christians should be able to read this book without flinching because Could I Have This Dance? shows a young woman struggling with sin and with her relationship with God, just like we all do.

The plot moves at a nice pace and has enough tension and twists to satisfy any reader.

Thank you, Dr. Kraus for creating an wonderful book that I am excited to share with the thousands of families suffering with Huntington's. I also hope millions who have never heard of HD will read this book because it is an honest, well written look at the issues surrounding Huntington's Disease. It is also portrays flawed human beings and how much we need a sovereign God.

In Mapping Fate, Alice Wexler tells the story of a family at risk for a hereditary, incurable, fatal disorder: Huntington's disease, once called Huntington's chorea. That her mother died of the disease, that her own chance of inheriting it was fifty-fifty, that her sister and father directed much of the extraordinary biomedical research to find the gene and a cure, make Wexler's story both astonishingly intimate and scientifically compelling. Alice Wexler's graceful and eloquent account goes beyond the specifics of Huntington's disease to explore the dynamics of family secrets, of living at risk, and the drama and limits of biomedical research. Mapping Fate will be a touchstone for anyone with questions about genetic illness and the possibilites and perils of genetic testing.

A fictional look at a family living with Huntington's Disease.

In this true story, Jacqueline Marcell writes of her experiences as she cares for both her elderly parents. As fast paced as any best-selling novel, Elder Rage is packed with suggestions on how to care for any loved one no matter how combative. If you are dealing with caregiving issues, it allows you to know you are not alone, there are others out there who understand. Elder Rage is endorsed by Hugh Downs, Regis Philbin, Dr. Dean Edell, Duke University Center Aging, Johns Hopkins Memory Clinic, Senator John D. Rockefeller IV just to name a few!

    
You Can Market Your Book
by Carmen Leal

All the tools you need to sell your published book. This book offers proven strategies and case studies guaranteed to get your book to the people who need it. Whether your book has been released from a publisher or you've done it all yourself you need this book. You'll learn more about getting reviews, distribution, cover design, book signings,and more.

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Talking So People Will Listen
by Florence and Marita Littauer

Talking is more than just opening your mouth when words come out. We all do that each and every day, but do people really listen?

This book is about communication, not just speaking. If you're not familiar with Florence and Marita Littauer this is an excellent time to get to know about them and their wonderful resources.

In everything they do they relate back to personalities. In Talking So People Will Listen they start with a discussion about the four personality types and how each personality plays into how we communicate. Knowing your communication personality, and those with whom you need to communicate, will always put you in a better position so people will listen.

Whether you're a professional speaker or someone just starting out, this book has information to make you an even better communicator. Written in an easy, conversational style, Talking So People Will Listen covers important topics such as giving and accepting both compliments and criticism, understanding the differences between male and female communication styles, and written communication.

For those who earn their money through speaking, or at least use it as a means to promote themselves and their causes, section three, Speaking of Speaking, Is a goldmine. From giving an introduction to organizing and presenting a speech, this book is a must have.

There's a reason Florence Littauer is one of the highest paid female speakers in America. In Talking So People Will Listen she gives tips that will help you achieve your professional goals or even just keep peace in the family. Either way it's worth the price of the book to learn what they have to share.


Getting Into Character.
by Brandilyn Collins

Brandilyn Collins has written one of the most valuable books for novelists wanting to create multi-dimensional characters. I have read several books on creating characters, including books by renowned Hollywood script consultants, and none of them comes close to being as unique, helpful, and well written.

Brandilyn has a great teaching style in her writing and she uses perfect examples to explain the Method acting theories and how they can help novelists create characters whose traits are integral to the plot and not just an afterthought.

I can't write a glowing enough review of Getting Into Character. Brandilyn's book is helping me to dig deeper into my characters, to understand not just their motivation but the psychology behind that motivation. I can already tell that many of the struggles I've been having will no longer be a problem thanks to this book. If you are serious about getting published this is a must for your writer's library.

On Writing : A Memoir of the Craft
by Stephen King

On Writingis half memoir and half instruction. While I don't rush out and buy every Stephen King book, I do admire his ability to tell a story. I've loved some of his books and have been so disturbed by others I've put them down, never to pick them up again. That aside, anyone who has sold as many books as Stephen King has to have something of value to say to writers.

I enjoyed this book immensely and was also helped by it as I start to write fiction. Besides being a fun read, King addresses things like story versus plot, characterizations, rewrites, getting an agent and other things. There was nothing earth shattering in the book, but it did reaffirm some things I thought I knew about writing fiction. It also made me excited to continue this project of mine.

I admire King's willingness to share details of his past they have shaped his writing and his openess about his alcoholism. Sometimes we tend to think best selling writers are somehow different than the rest of us. King's book shows us he is as flawed as the rest of us but is also focused on his passion: writing.

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