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Animals Rule in Children’s Literature: Frogs and Caterpillars and Bears – Oh My!
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From very hungry caterpillars and penguins for every day of the year to the Kingdom of Frogavia, animals rule in children’s literature. Whether used to teach numbers, colors, or more subtle lessons of morality, animals are the perfect vehicles for conveying tangible and intangible concepts in an entertaining way.
The unique not-quite-human yet not-quite-animal characters in the classic Dr. Seuss tales, paired with allegories about honor and even disarmament, set the stage for the next generation of children’s books and entertainment. Endearing creatures from Sesame Street (what is a Snuffleupagus, anyway?) and puppets from Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood made a world of make believe that children could call their own.
In children’s literature, the tale is often secondary to the lavish illustrations. “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” for example, wouldn’t be nearly as compelling without Eric Carle’s illustrations. Likewise, “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” is clever, but Felicia Bond’s illustrations make the book a children’s classic.
Kristin Zambucka’s “Frog Knights” and “Frogavia! Frogavia!” are perfect examples of books that consist of both lavish illustrations and compelling tales. In the first book, frog characters live in their own frog world – the big pond known as The Kingdom Of Frogavia. The right frog king is unseated from his ancient throne and banished to a far, distant pond by an evil ruler. As his bullying and tyrannical rule stretch on, the Frogavian people grow increasingly restless and miserable. Finally, a group of courageous young rebels rise up and go in search of their right king. They eventually find him and he dubs them chivalry frog knights in gratitude for their loyalty. The king, along with a frog queen and frog princesses, return to Frogavia and right the wrongs of the evil ruler. In the second book, the tale progresses, with one of the chivalry frog knights asking for the frog princess’ hand in marriage, but she marries another. The frog knight joins his friends from the first book to continue on their mission to make good triumph over evil.
Zambucka’s books are more whimsical than, say, Mary Pope Osborne’s Magic Tree House series or Tony Abbott’s Secrets of Droon series, but capture the magic of childhood while imparting nuggets of wisdom. The whimsy and appeal of the characters is that they come from the animal kingdom.
There’s no doubt that creatures are central to today’s children’s literature. Whether completely imaginary, such as those in “Where the Wild Things Are,” or real, as are those in “365 Penguins,” or a little of both, as in “Frogavia! Frogavia!”, kids are captivated by animals that cause the imagination to soar. For More Tips Please Visit Us At http://www.christianmoneymakers.com
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A Helping Hand to Online Success – the eBook!
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If, like me, you’ve tried – and failed – in the past to achieve success online with internet marketing, then rest assured that help is finally at hand. I certainly wish I had had access to such knowledge when I started out three years ago, and perhaps I wouldn’t have been so overwhelmed with the practicalities of website design, using autoresponders, joining affiliate programs, writing sales letters, and how to get traffic to my site. I know better now, but more of this in a moment. . . .
The simple fact of the matter is, that to enter the world of internet marketing, you need something to promote and sell (well you want to make money at it don’t you?), whether a physical item, or – information. The very nature of the internet – where knowledge can be shared and exchanged at the click of a button – lends itself perfectly to . . . the eBook!
The advantages of the eBook over selling physical items is that there is no need to buy or store stock, no time and effort incurred in packing anything up and shipping it off in the post – and your customer can pay their money for your product and get immediate access to it from a download page. In an age where demand is for instant gratification, an eBook is ideal – easy and effective! And once written, you can sell unlimited copies of it without having to produce each item – so it’s both time and cost-effective too.
When thinking of a subject to write about for your eBook, the secret to greater success, and finding your ‘niche market’, is very simple. Like they tell all first-time budding authors – write about what you know. Whether it’s a few chapters on ‘How to Stop Smoking’ (if you’ve been successful at this), on the mechanics of owning a motorcycle, how to earn money online, or even ‘Tips on Flower Arranging’, you can bet that someone out there in ‘cyberspace’ wants to know about it. If the subject of your eBook is also your leisure activity, so much the better. If you’ve got passion for your subject, you’re going to convey that enthusiasm in what you write, and make that eBook even more fascinating and useful.
Of course, if you have knowledge or practical experience on a well loved subject in which there is a large potential market to sell your eBook, perhaps health and fitness, or food and drink, you could be more likely of success, but remember you’ll also be competing with many others. So choose your subject carefully!
But, in writing your eBook, don’t forget to give your customer value – and they could become customers for your future eBooks too! Make the content and quality of your eBook meaningful – whatever its length, it has to be excellent, or you’ll leave your customers feeling disenchanted. Give away a few free bonuses – an extra report perhaps, or some free training that they would have to pay for elsewhere. Aim for customer satisfaction!
If you don’t know how to go about making an eBook (you could always write an eBook explaining how to do it!), then it brings me to the ‘more of this in a moment . . .’ that I mentioned above – the launch of a FREE course in all aspects of internet marketing, including making eBooks. Visit the website below for what you need to get started online. Excellent luck!
Penelope Housden. For More Tips Please Visit Us At http://www.christianmoneymakers.com
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* E-ditor
This software has a demo version that you can download to try out before purchasing. You can’t really use the demo to make an eBook, but you can run the software and test it out thoroughly to see if it does what you need it to do for your particular eBook.
This eBook compiler is one of the simplest to use. The software has a very user-friendly help menu that provides instructions for and explanations of every field on every screen. The program also includes video tutorials demonstrating every step of this compiler with clear explanations of all fields that need to be filled out. There are 7 screens that you use to choose your eBook options.
This compiler requires your files to be in HTML format. You follow simple directions, and the compiler loads your files. If you choose to edit your eBook after it has been compiled, make any changes in your original files and click on “Compile you eBook” and your changes will appear in your compiled eBook.
E-editor allows for some customization of your eBook. You can make a special page that appears when the eBook is opened; make customized icons that appear on the desktop after downloading; use your own logo on the task bar of your eBook; customize the task bar’s buttons, where the task bar appears in your eBook, and choose the task bar’s colours. Additionally, you can choose to have the eBook open to the last page read, which many of your buyers will appreciate.
An brilliant and unique feature of E-ditor is the capability to choose a standard Microsoft window or to make your own design for a window to personalize your eBook. The program provides some sample window designs, but you can use any .bmp (bit map skin) graphic you have stored on your hard drive.
E-ditor is a good choice if you are new at producing eBooks because it is easy to use and allows you to customize the appearance of your eBook.
* Desktop Author
This compiler does not require a browser, nor do you have to download software or plug-ins. The program converts exe. files into pages that look like a standard book. You can make and produce eBook pages scaled to fit on your computer screen without any scrolling. Additional features include WYSIWGY (what you see is what you get) page editing and creation, the ability to manipulate internal images, cut and paste functions, hotlinks to pages, email, website, or other files. It is an brilliant compiler to use for a marketing tool, such as making brochures and manuals in addition to eBooks.
* EBook Edit Pro
This compiler provides a demo version, which allows you to test out its features. The software uses a Wizard that leads you step-by-step through the set-up and creation of your eBook. Customization includes text editing that appears on the pop-up starting message window; the ability to allow or prevent resizing of your book and the mouse-click pop-up menu; enabling or disabling the navigation bar and choosing the buttons you want to appear; and customizing the eBook’s desktop icon and the logo that appears on the navigation bar.
Ebook Edit Pro is loaded with brilliant features that allow you to make multi-media Ebooks, and includes a Wizard that is customized for beginners and for advanced users. The software uses HTML files, downloading them from the directory where they are saved. Edit and resave your files in the original software used to make those files, and then with a single click you can re-compile your Ebook.
Features include customization of icons, toolbars, and the “about box.” This compiler has a particularly useful feature called the Re-brander feature. This permits you to enter customized code into your Ebook pages and distribute the Re-brander software to your affiliates or distributors. They can then customize the links included in the Ebook, but they can not alter any link or information that you have notentered a customized code for.
The software includes “eBrand-It” software that allows custom fields for your customer’s name, affiliate ID or URL. This feature is a powerful marketing tool because affiliates are much more pleased giving away your Ebook from their own site when they can customize it.
* Ebook Compiler
This compiler offers a demo version that allows you to compile 10 files. If you don’t include graphics, you can make a 10 page Ebook that allows printing and copying of the Ebook. The catch is that you can’t sell any Ebook you make in the demo version.
The bought software is user-friendly with simple-to-follow help files that not only guide you through the steps of compiling your Ebook, but also clarifies what an Ebook compiler does. The software provides detailed instructions on how to make source files from Microsoft Word 2000 and 1997, PowerPoint 2000 and 1997, and HTML documents. It contains less detailed instructions for making source files fromother programs.
This compiler allows for password protection of your entire Ebook or for selected pages. Additionally, you can set a time limit on your Ebook. When the runs out, the customer no longer has access unless they pay for it. In other words, it allows you to make a demo version of your Ebook for marketing purposes.
You can set a single password or multiple passwords. Using multiple passwords assigns each user their own specific password. Online help files guide you through setting up your passwords. You can also make a Sales and Thank-you page for selling a password protected Ebook. This is a good choice for the novice,particularly since it includes basic features for password protection and distribution.
* Activ Ebook Compiler
This is an easy to use compiler that provides brilliant features. This software can support HTML, JPEG, GIF, and all active plug-ins. Features includes password protection, branding, internet linking, icon customization, assigning unique serial numbers, splash screen, file compression, and start-up messages. It also provides free lifetime upgrades. Additionally, it includes a pre-processor, re-brander, active script, and detailed instructions for using HTML, Power Point, and Microsoft Word files.
There are several other brilliant Ebook compilers on the market that are worth looking into.
Ebook Generator features splash screens, password protection, branding, icon customization, and compression control. Additionally, it includes virus prevention that alerts the user to any modifications made to your Ebook and offers usage statistics so you can track your Ebook’s use. With all these advanced features, this is an brilliant compiler for the beginner because it is exceptionally easy to run.
Ebook Creator is another brilliant compiler, supporting HTML, JPEG, GIF, and PNG graphics, and JavaScript, VB script, and Java applets. It also supports all Internet Explorer plug-ins. Standard features include unique serial numbers, direct linking to a form or a page on your website, disabled right clicking, and search functions. The software allows for expiration after a set number of days or usages, which allows you to make demo versions. You can make up to 1000 different passwords; every time the Ebook is downloaded, a unique password is required to access protected pages. The software provides user-friendly menus and buttons that allow the beginner to the advanced user to easily make their Ebook.
Obviously, there are some brilliant compilers out there. So figure out EVERYTHING you need in terms of features, and then compare prices and options. Do take advantage of demo versions if they are offered before purchasing. And then, have fun making your Ebook! For More Tips Please Visit Us At http://www.christianmoneymakers.com
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7 Step: How To Create And Publish Your Own E-Book
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In this simple article, I will show you step-by-step how to make your own e-book.
Step 1: Open your HTML editor (Dreamweaver, FrontPage or etc); if you do not have one, go to search engine and type, “free online editor WYSIWYG”.
Step 2: Type your message or thought into your HTML editor or copy and paste it from your text editor. Design your page and make it simple. After you, end your work, save your file into specific folder. When designing your page, consider making your file in single page or multiple pages that link to each other like website. If you new to website design, better you design it in single page.
Step 3: Compile your file into ebook using ebook compiler. Go to (http://www.ebookcompilers.com) and download ebook compiler. This is directory of ebook compiler and there are free ebook compilers too. Download and install ebook compiler into your computer. On the other hand, go to search engine and type, “free ebook compiler.”
Step 4: Open your ebook compiler and browse your file (html file you make in step 2) and follow the instruction in your ebook compiler until end.
Step 5: Go to www.winzip.com, download WinZip, and install it. Open WinZip application and make a new Zip file. Add your ebook file and zip it.
Step 6: FTP or Upload your zip file (example – ebook.zip) into your web server. You can also sign up for free web hosting. Go to search engine and type, “free website hosting.”
Step 7: Publish your ebook on the internet. Submit it to the ebook directory or freebie directory (if your ebook is free). Go to search engine and type, “free ebook directory” or submit it to www.download.com. Submit first your e-book to www.upload.com because their website received high traffic every week. Allow your website visitors to download your e-book free.
Now you have successfully made your own e-book, publish it on the net but your e-book only can be view by Windows user. So, how your e-book can be view both Windows and Mac users. It is very simple just type your message or thought in word processor and save it in text format. Go to https://createpdf.adobe.com and follow the instruction on how to compile your text into PDF file. After you successfully make your PDF file, follow step 5, 6, 7.
Excellent Luck. For More Tips Please Visit Us At http://www.christianmoneymakers.com
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