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How does a new freelance technical writer find employment?

I’ve heard that new freelance technical writers start off by writing for magazines. Is this correct? If so what else do you know about this? What do you know about other ways to start off?
They’re not published, but I have written a couple of documents having somewhat of a technical style. I do not know if they’re of high enough quality to do so. I may try Associated Content.

Well, which pizza restaurant would you like to deliver pizzas for?

Newsflash. Nobody is looking to pay a writer who hasn’t written anything.

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No Contacts? No Problem! How To Pitch And Sell A Freelance Feature $14.19 There are plenty of books on the market which tell you how to write stylish prose, attention-grabbing headlines or market yourself better as a freelance writer. But how do you get that first piece published in a national publication? This book shows you the techniques that real freelancers use to sell their ideas and get into print. Professional freelancer Catherine Quinn, who built a successful freelance career from scratch, guides you through a step-by-step process to get your first article in print, from how to format your pitch, to identifying the undersold freelance hotspots. Her tried and tested step-by-step approach: · Shows you how to scope the market and pick the most likely potential customers · Gives the inside track on how to convince editors who’ve never heard of you to commission your work · Tells you what to expect at every step along the pitching process · Includes a four week plan with a day-by-day process to kick start your freelance career Do you want to get an article published in a newspaper or magazine, but have no idea how the process works? This book shows how to get that first vital piece in print. It guides you through a step-by-step process, from how to format your pitch, to identifying the undersold freelance hotspots.

The Technical Writer’s & Editor’s Handbook: Tools for the Trade $28.99 “Do you have a pressing need to know about technical writing but don’t know whom to ask or where to look? The Technical Writer’s and Editor’s Handbook provides a quick and easy way to answer your questions. Author Tom Wetzel draws from actual experiences of a successful technical writing career to explain the differences in various technical writing professions and the practical tools of the working technical writer’s trade and their applications. Short, quickly digestible, and illustrated chapters support the development of technical proposals, training literature, magazine articles, technical advertisements, and press releases, as well as technical manuals and users’ guides among other technical documentation. A practical day-to-day working tool, this guide and reference is an essential for the personal library of all practicing technical writers and other technical professionals including: Logisticians Technicians Engineers Managers Students”

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2009 Writer’s Market Complete $19.19 For 88 years, Writer’s Market has given fiction and nonfiction writers the information they need to sell their work–from completely up-to-date listings to exclusive interviews with successful writers. The 2009 edition provides all this and more with over 3,500 listings for book publishers, magazines and literary agents, in addition to a completely updated freelance rate chart. In addition to the thousands of market listings, writers will find up-to-date information on becoming a successful freelancer covering everything from writing query letters to launching a freelance business, and more.

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Writer’s Guide To Nonfiction $12.99 This first book in the Writer’s Compass series from professional writing instructor Elizabeth Lyon helps writers navigate the art and craft of writing nonfiction including: essays memoirs how-to travel technical feature articles food/recipes and more This informative guide also addresses the business side of writing including targeting your audience drafting cover letters and marketing advice.This first book in the Writer’s Compass series from professional writing instructor Elizabeth Lyon helps writers navigate the art and craft of writing nonfiction including: essays memoirs how-to travel technical feature articles food/recipes and more This informative guide also addresses the business side of writing including targeting your audience drafting cover letters and marketing advice.

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Get A Freelance Life: Mediabistro.Com’s Insider Guide To Freelance Writing $9.29 Write Your Own Check Considering a career in freelance writing? Already a freelancer but seeking practical solid advice on the basics of the business? Get a Freelance Life is the complete guide to all aspects of a freelance writing career straight from the creators of mediabistro.com the nation’s most connected authoritative source for media professionals. Learn how to: Write compelling pitch letters Network with the best in the magazine and newspaper industry Understand the freelance market and detect its changes Self-edit and rewrite your work Manage tight deadlines Negotiate contracts Survive the financial ups and downs of the freelance life With plenty of insider advice and tips from the most successful freelance writers and editors in the country Get a Freelance Life is a must-have resource for turning your freelance gigs into a full-fledged writing career. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Becoming A Toff? $15.95 Ralph Ironman’s astonishing rise from literally the ashes of a deprived family life in 1930s Leicestershire is a testament to energy, inquisitiveness and enterprise.Whether he’s relaxing en famille in Denmark, stalking moose in Sweden, or indulging in a little light industrial espionage in Florida, the author is constantly observing, collating and storing the ideas buzzing in his head.It’s really a story of survival. If your father pays you no attention and your mother is tragically depressed, you go out and find someone who cares. And that’s exactly what Sergeant Ironman did at the end of World War II.Sixty happy years of marriage, forty years of business life as a free-lancer all over Europe and the USA, and he has reached complete contentment – and, as he calls it, ‘toffdom’. Enjoy this inspiring and heart-warming life story from a man who has every reason to relish his success.Ralph Ironman was born in Leicestershire of working-class parents, and educated at local elementary and secondary schools. He subsequently received an engineering education at University College, Nottingham, before becoming a staff-sergeant in the Royal Engineers. After service in Holland and Germany he was demobilized and emigrated to Canada where he became the technical editor for the research division of a provincial hydro-electric power commission. After eight years, Ironman returned to Europe and held similar positions in England and Holland before deciding to become a freelance technical writer and editor. He subsequently built up a successful technical news and advertising sales service for a group of US publications. Ironman has lived in eight differentcountries and travelled extensively in some twenty more. He has a Danish wife and two daughters and lives for a major part of the year in Schleswig-Holstein.

Blueprint Small: Creative Ways to Live with Less $10.99 When it comes to deciding on the size of a home or living space, one question must be asked: How much space is enough? Americans often relate “enough” space to dimensions, rather than to how a space will really be enjoyed. In Blueprint Small, Michelle Kodis examines small spaces (each 1500 square feet or less) from a wide spectrum of locations, budgets, and individual styles-each chosen because they illustrate that scaling back in size doesn’t have to mean scaling back in comfort, spaciousness, or beauty.From a sleek urban apartment to a funky mountain home to a renovated beach house, Blueprint Small reveals how smaller homes invite rather than overwhelm, comfort rather than alienate. The projects offered here represent a variety of functions, locations and environments, combining the technical aspects of building and using small spaces with the stories of the people who live in them. Blueprint Small invites you to explore inspiring and imaginative ways to inhabit smaller spaces, and still live large. Michelle Kodis is a freelance writer and editor based in Telluride, Colorado. She is the author of Love Scents and The Telluride Cookbook; she has also written for The San Francisco Examiner, The Oregonian, and Backpacker magazine.

Community Schools In Action $55.93 A community school differs from other public schools in important ways: it is generally open most of the time, governed by a partnership between the school system and a community agency, and offers a broad array of health and social services. It often has an extended day before and after school, features parent involvement programs, and works for community enrichment. How should such a school be structured? How can its success be measured? Community Schools in Action: Lessons from a Decade of Practice presents the Children’s Aid Society’s (CAS) approach to creating community schools for the 21st century. CAS began this work more than a decade ago and today operates ten such schools in three low-income areas of New York City. Through a technical assistance center operated by CAS, hundreds of other schools across the country and the world are adapting this model. Based on their own experiences working with community schools, the contributors to the volume supply invaluable information about the selected program components. They describe how and why CAS started its community school initiative and explain how CAS community schools are organized, integrated with the school system, sustained, and evaluated. The book also includes several contributions from experts outside of CAS: a city superintendent, an architect, and the director of the Coalition for Community Schools. Co-editors Joy Dryfoos, an authority on community schools, and Jane Quinn, CAS’s Assistant Executive Director of Community Schools, have teamed up with freelance writer Carol Barkin to provide commentary linking the various components together. For those interested in transforming their schools into effective child- andfamily-centered institutions, this book provides a detailed road map. For those concerned with educational and social policy, the book offers a unique example of research-based action that has significant implications for our society.

Community Schools in Action: Lessons from a Decade of Practice $52.99 A community school differs from other public schools in important ways: it is generally open most of the time, governed by a partnership between the school system and a community agency, and offers a broad array of health and social services. It often has an extended day before and after school, features parent involvement programs, and works for community enrichment. How should such a school be structured? How can its success be measured? Community Schools in Action: Lessons from a Decade of Practice presents the Children’s Aid Society’s (CAS) approach to creating community schools for the 21st century. CAS began this work more than a decade ago and today operates thirteen such schools in three low-income areas of New York City. Through a technical assistance center operated by CAS, hundreds of other schools across the country and the world are adapting this model. Based on their own experiences working with community schools, the contributors to the volume supply invaluable information about the selected program components. They describe how and why CAS started its community school initiative and explain how CAS community schools are organized, integrated with the school system, sustained, and evaluated. The book also includes several contributions from experts outside of CAS: a city superintendent, an architect, and the director of the Coalition for Community Schools. Co-editors Joy Dryfoos, an authority on community schools, and Jane Quinn, CAS’s Assistant Executive Director of Community Schools, have teamed up with freelance writer Carol Barkin to provide commentary linking the various components together. For those interested in transforming their schools into effective child- and family-centered institutions, this book provides a detailed road map. For those concerned with educational and social policy, the book offers a unique example of research-based action that has significant implications for our society.

Ed Tittel $67.2 New – Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Ed Tittel is a freelance writer and trainer who also works as an Internet consultant. He is a graduate of Princeton University and the University of Texas and worked for American software corporation, Novell from 1987-1994, where his final position was Director of Technical Marketing. Prior to that position, he worked for such companies as Information Research Ass

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Ed Tittel $48.34 New – Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Ed Tittel is a freelance writer and trainer who also works as an Internet consultant. He is a graduate of Princeton University and the University of Texas and worked for American software corporation, Novell from 1987-1994, where his final position was Director of Technical Marketing. Prior to that position, he worked for such companies as Information Research Ass

Ed Tittel $48.34 Used – Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Ed Tittel is a freelance writer and trainer who also works as an Internet consultant. He is a graduate of Princeton University and the University of Texas and worked for American software corporation, Novell from 1987-1994, where his final position was Director of Technical Marketing. Prior to that position, he worked for such companies as Information Research As

Everything Dog Grooming Book: All you need to help your pet look and feel great! $14.95 Do you want to groom your dog at home but worry that you won’t get it right? If nail-cutting and dental care for your canine make you nervous, you need The Everything Dog Grooming Book! This do-it-yourself guide offers detailed information and instructional photographs for handling all facets of dog grooming, including:How to choose and where to buy the right equipmentProper animal handling techniques for nervous or antsy dogsGrooming specific areas such as nails, toes, and teethHow to choose the right shampoo and conditionerDealing with all types of coats and hair lengthsBathing a dog properly-without the mess!Grooming your dog at home is a great way to save money and bond with your dog at the same time. With this helpful handbook, you’ll be cutting, clipping, shearing, and shaving like a pro before you can say “bath time”!Sandy Blackburn is a professional and award-winning groomer, dog trainer/behaviorist, pet photographer, and freelance journalist. A contributor to the best-selling Petfinder.com book, she also writes the “Dog Speak” column for the The Neighbor newspaper in her hometown. She has spent the past ten years perfecting her pet-care skills and can be found plying her craft at her salon, The Groom Room in Attica. She lives in Attica, IN.Technical Reviewer:T. J. Dunn Jr., D.V.M., has been a veterinarian for more than thirty years. He has owned and operated three animal hospitals, a mobile veterinary practice, and a pet food and supply store in his hometown. Dr. Dunn is a contributing writer for Dog World magazine and has published articles on pet health care in a variety of national and regional publications. The director of ThePetCenter.com, an award-winning online pet care resource for dog and cat owners, he is also a member of numerous medical associations. He lives in Rhinelander, WI.2 color; 30 B&W photos

Everything Dog Grooming Book: All you need to help your pet look and feel great! $12.95 Do you want to groom your dog at home but worry that you won’t get it right? If nail-cutting and dental care for your canine make you nervous, you need The Everything Dog Grooming Book! This do-it-yourself guide offers detailed information and instructional photographs for handling all facets of dog grooming, including:How to choose and where to buy the right equipmentProper animal handling techniques for nervous or antsy dogsGrooming specific areas such as nails, toes, and teethHow to choose the right shampoo and conditionerDealing with all types of coats and hair lengthsBathing a dog properly-without the mess!Grooming your dog at home is a great way to save money and bond with your dog at the same time. With this helpful handbook, you’ll be cutting, clipping, shearing, and shaving like a pro before you can say “bath time”!Sandy Blackburn is a professional and award-winning groomer, dog trainer/behaviorist, pet photographer, and freelance journalist. A contributor to the best-selling Petfinder.com book, she also writes the “Dog Speak” column for the The Neighbor newspaper in her hometown. She has spent the past ten years perfecting her pet-care skills and can be found plying her craft at her salon, The Groom Room in Attica. She lives in Attica, IN.Technical Reviewer:T. J. Dunn Jr., D.V.M., has been a veterinarian for more than thirty years. He has owned and operated three animal hospitals, a mobile veterinary practice, and a pet food and supply store in his hometown. Dr. Dunn is a contributing writer for Dog World magazine and has published articles on pet health care in a variety of national and regional publications. The director of ThePetCenter.com, an award-winning online pet care resource for dog and cat owners, he is also a member of numerous medical associations. He lives in Rhinelander, WI.2 color; 30 B&W photos

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Get Your It Career in Gear! $3.48 New – More than just a guide to getting an IT job, this essential resource shows you how to establish and sustain your IT career. You’ll get details on the hard technical skills, soft skills, work ethic, values, and disposition that IT managers are looking for in candidates for a range of IT roles, as well as advice on possible career paths.. . About the Author: . Leslie Jaye Goff is a freelance writer who has been covering IT career and workplace issues for more than 15 years. She is a regular

Head First Algebra $8.99 This book is algebra with a jolt of fresh air and maybe a whiff of a caffeinated beverage. It’s a complete algebra learning experience that engages readers by having them play games, solve puzzles, ponder mysteries, learn the fundamentals of Algebra I that current students are struggling with, or parents have long since forgotten. While readers experience the joy of math, they’ll learn (almost without noticing) everything they always wanted to know but were afraid to ask about natural numbers, exponents, graphs and graphing, polynomials, factoring, algebraic fractions, solving equations, the quadratic formula, and much more. Like all of the books in our Head First series, “Head First Algebra” uses a visually rich format designed for the way the brain works. Based on the latest research in neurobiology, cognitive science, and learning theory, this book combines words and pictures in a playful, mixed-media style that not only helps readers understand a subject, but also to remember it.Tracey Pilone is a freelance technical writer who has supported mission planning and RF analysis software for the Navy. She is a licensed Civil Engineer who has worked in construction management for several years in Washington DC. She has a Civil Engineering degree from Virgina Tech and a Masters of Education from the University of Virginia.Dan Pilone is a Senior Software Architect with Blueprint Technologies, Inc. He has designed and implemented systems for Hughes, ARINC, UPS, and the Naval Research Laboratory. He also teaches project management, software design, and software engineering at The Catholic University in Washington D.C. Dan has written several books on software development, including “UML 2.0 in a Nutshell” (0-596-00795-7) and “UML 2.0 Pocket Reference” (0-596-10208-9), both O’Reilly.

How to Make Money While You Look for a Job: Start a Very Small Service Business on a Shoestring – A Step-By-Step Workbook $7.79 Used – The author, laid-off from WorldCom, encourages readers through six steps, from home-office setup to selling a service. Currently a technical / freelance writer, Donna’s worksheets, moneymaking ideas, and timely advice help readers survive their job search.

How to Make Money While You Look for a Job: Start a Very Small Service Business on a Shoestring – A Step-By-Step Workbook $12.47 Used – The author, laid-off from WorldCom, encourages readers through six steps, from home-office setup to selling a service. Currently a technical / freelance writer, Donna’s worksheets, moneymaking ideas, and timely advice help readers survive their job search.

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Microsoft Office Access 2003: The Complete Reference $0.71 The Definitive Resource on Access 2003CD-ROM contains quick reference section on Access 2003—plus sample database files that support the book’s materialScale mountains of data with a single application with the help of this comprehensive resource. Through detailed, step-by-step instructions, you’ll learn how to design and build custom Access databases, even with limited computer knowledge. Gather, organize, and analyze data more effectively than ever, and build a highly responsive database that will put your information to work for you. Streamline your work with wizards, queries, and sorting and filtering methods. Secure remote functioning, online use, and multiple party access. Microsoft Office Access 2003: The Complete Reference will help you build comprehensive information management solutions.Understand all the Access functions—including all the featurs of the 2003 upgrade Retrieve information quickly from existing databases Construct a database to serve your needs efficiently Integrate Access with the rest of the Microsoft Office 2003 suite Raise productivity and decision efficiency based on analysis of data trends and relationships Create advanced queries to extract and manipulate specific information Improve database performance with macros, customization, and faster information distribution Virginia Andersen (Coronado, CA) is a freelance author and writer who has written or contributed to nearly 25 books about PC-based applications, including many student tutorials and accompanying instructor manuals with exercise disks. Virginia is certified as a Microsoft Access MOUS Expert. She has over 25 years experience in computer science applications, analysis, and engineering – including extensive technical writing and editing. Her government and defense projects include lunar mapping, reliability engineering, undersea surveillance, weapon system interface simulation, and naval

Quilting and Color Made Easy: Everything You Need to Know about Color, Fabric, and Quilting-From Start to Stunning Finish $11.61 Quilting and Color Made Easy is the ultimate resource for polishing your quilting skills and exploring new fabric colors and textures. If you’ve ever started a quilt and found that you needed more guidance than the pattern offered, you’ll find all the help you need in this user-friendly book. From cutting patchwork pieces more accurately using quick rotary-cutting techniques to choosing and marking a stunning quilting design, you’ll discover newer, speedier methods and sewing tips that will save you time, improve your accuracy, and help you become a better quilter. Choosing colors and fabrics is probably the most exciting part of quiltmaking, yet many quilters feel unsure about combining colors, textures, and prints. Explore the many color exercises and the workbook section included in this book. You’ll learn to make more satisfying color choices, create sparkle with an accent color, and combine colors in the right proportions for more eye-catching quilts. Nothing is more fun to play with than color! Once you know how to make color choices with confidence, you’ll be amazed at how harmonious your quilt colors are! Susan McKelvey and Janet Wickell are well-known teachers and quilters. Susan has written several books on quilting and color and teaches throughout the United States. Through her company, Wallflower Designs, she designs and distributes quilting books, patterns, and supplies. Janet is a freelance writer and editor and has contributed her technical knowledge and expertise to countless quilting books. She teaches both quilting and hand-marbling on fabric classes.

Starting Your Career as a Freelance Writer (Second Edition) $24.95 If you’ve always dreamed of making a living as a writer, this book will take you where you want to go. Starting Your Career as a Freelance Writer, Second Edition, demystifies the process of becoming a writer and gives aspiring writers all the tools they need to become successful freelance writers, get their names in print, and start earning a healthy income from writing. Completely revised and updated, the second edition includes an entirely new section on the “online writer,” discussing how to set up your own website, whether you need a blog, how to effectively participate in social networking sites, and information on electronic publishing, POD and more. New chapters provide guidance on writing for international markets and other writing opportunities such as ghostwriting, speech-writing, technical writing, copyediting, teaching, etc. This indispensable resource walks writers through the process of developing marketable ideas and then finding appropriate markets for those ideas. It includes effective tips on how to set writing goals; make time for writing; hone research and interview techniques; create outlines and first drafts, approach editors (online and offline), and prepare and submit material. Writers will also discover the vital business issues of freelancing such as rights and contracts, plus how to manage income, expenses, and taxes. Author Moira Allen has more than 30 years experience both as a freelance writer and as an editor; her tips come from a keen understanding of what works from both sides of the desk. Whether readers are looking to support themselves as full-time freelancers or supplement an existing career, no one wanting to make money as a writer can afford to be without this book.

Starting Your Career as a Freelance Writer (Second Edition) $24.95 If you’ve always dreamed of making a living as a writer, this book will take you where you want to go. Starting Your Career as a Freelance Writer, Second Edition, demystifies the process of becoming a writer and gives aspiring writers all the tools they need to become successful freelance writers, get their names in print, and start earning a healthy income from writing. Completely revised and updated, the second edition includes an entirely new section on the “online writer,” discussing how to set up your own website, whether you need a blog, how to effectively participate in social networking sites, and information on electronic publishing, POD and more. New chapters provide guidance on writing for international markets and other writing opportunities such as ghostwriting, speech-writing, technical writing, copyediting, teaching, etc. This indispensable resource walks writers through the process of developing marketable ideas and then finding appropriate markets for those ideas. It includes effective tips on how to set writing goals; make time for writing; hone research and interview techniques; create outlines and first drafts, approach editors (online and offline), and prepare and submit material. Writers will also discover the vital business issues of freelancing such as rights and contracts, plus how to manage income, expenses, and taxes. Author Moira Allen has more than 30 years experience both as a freelance writer and as an editor; her tips come from a keen understanding of what works from both sides of the desk. Whether readers are looking to support themselves as full-time freelancers or supplement an existing career, no one wanting to make money as a writer can afford to be without this book.

The Freelance Writer’s Bible: Your Guide to a Profitable Writing Career Within One Year $19.95 The Freelance Writer’s Bible unites four practical workbooks under one cover. ? Discover your creative vision Find yourself as a writer. ? Write with freedom and confidence Break through your fears and achieve higher levels of creativity and writing excellence. ? Sell to 17 key writing markets Learn how to make money in every profitable writing area. ? Create your strategic marketing plan Design the master plan for your writing career. Learn what you need know to successfully write and sell novels, nonfiction books, children’s books, technical manuals, magazine and newspaper articles and columns, business copy, speeches, humor, scripts for movies, TV, radio, stage, and interactive media, and more. Learn about setting up your writing business, getting off to a fast and profitable start, turning writing blocks into stepping stones, staying focused with a master plan and weekly action plans, writing great query letters, getting writing assignments and more.

The Gentile Apostle $14.99 I am a practicing Catholic, and felt a strong desire to see if I could spark more interest in Jesus and His life and teachings. When my husband and I spent 45 minutes a day walking for exercise, I would be praying the rosary and meditating on the various mysteries as I walked. During these meditations, I began to visualize how it would feel to be actually present at some of the events mentioned in the Bible and the mysteries of the rosary.With this inspiration, I began to write my book last year. I have a very strong desire to make Jesus more real, especially to young people. I hope and pray that this little book will help them to do just that. Dorothy Frisby was born, raised and educated in Omaha, Nebraska. She is the mother of four grown children, six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.Most of Dorothy’s career life has been in the field of computers. She entered the field in B.C. days (Before Computers), and lived through all generations of computers. This meant that her life was a constant learning process, as the computers became obsolete very shortly after they were purchased. During the bulk of those years, she was in middle and upper management.For years, Dorothy worked as a Technical Writer for various companies, as well as doing freelance work. This required her to work with computer programmers and then translate what they did down to simple instructions for mainly computer non-literate users. In the final years of her career, Dorothy began creating documents for use on-line, and designed the layouts and formats for each instructional manual.Retired in 2001, Dorothy is currently enjoying her quiet country life with her husband, Charles, and theircat, “Okay.”

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Unmarried with Children: The Complete Guide for Unmarried Families $12.95 As unmarried parents, you face many unique legal, financial, and child-rearing challenges that married couples do not. How do I explain this situation to my child? Can I leave the paternity or maternity section blank on a birth certificate? How much do I need to tell my child’s teacher? Award-winning author and attorney Brette McWhorter Sember provides real-life scenarios and resources to help guide you through the myriad issues that face unmarried singles and couples today. This first-of-its-kind parenting manual covers these and other important topics, including:Custody concernsPaternity issuesAdoption lawsChildren’s rightsUnmarried with Children has answers to all your questions that have gone unanswered-until now. Brette McWhorter Sember, J.D. is an award-winning author, mother of two, former attorney, and freelancer whose writing career began eight years ago when she left her law practice to stay home after the birth of her second child. The recipient of the Mothers at Home 1999 Media Award, she has written more than twenty books, including The Everything Pregnancy over 35 Book, How to Parent with Your Ex, and Gay and Lesbian Parenting Choices. Her freelance work has appeared in more than 130 publications, including American Baby, Child, ePregnancy, Writer’s Digest, Personal Journaling, Divorce Magazine, Home Business Journal, Pregnancy and Conceive.Technical Reviewer:Dr. Phil S. Hall, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist and licensed school psychologist, and is the principal author of two nonfiction books on children, Educating Oppositional and Defiant Children and the upcoming Parenting Your Defiant Child. He holds a Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Montana. Dr. Hall currently specializes in working with behaviorally challenged children and adults on American Indian Reservations and for various Plains States school systems..

Unmarried with Children: The Complete Guide for Unmarried Families $0.01 As unmarried parents, you face many unique legal, financial, and child-rearing challenges that married couples do not. How do I explain this situation to my child? Can I leave the paternity or maternity section blank on a birth certificate? How much do I need to tell my child’s teacher? Award-winning author and attorney Brette McWhorter Sember provides real-life scenarios and resources to help guide you through the myriad issues that face unmarried singles and couples today. This first-of-its-kind parenting manual covers these and other important topics, including:Custody concernsPaternity issuesAdoption lawsChildren’s rightsUnmarried with Children has answers to all your questions that have gone unanswered-until now. Brette McWhorter Sember, J.D. is an award-winning author, mother of two, former attorney, and freelancer whose writing career began eight years ago when she left her law practice to stay home after the birth of her second child. The recipient of the Mothers at Home 1999 Media Award, she has written more than twenty books, including The Everything Pregnancy over 35 Book, How to Parent with Your Ex, and Gay and Lesbian Parenting Choices. Her freelance work has appeared in more than 130 publications, including American Baby, Child, ePregnancy, Writer’s Digest, Personal Journaling, Divorce Magazine, Home Business Journal, Pregnancy and Conceive.Technical Reviewer:Dr. Phil S. Hall, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist and licensed school psychologist, and is the principal author of two nonfiction books on children, Educating Oppositional and Defiant Children and the upcoming Parenting Your Defiant Child. He holds a Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Montana. Dr. Hall currently specializes in working with behaviorally challenged children and adults on American Indian Reservations and for various Plains States school systems..

Windows 98 in a Nutshell: A Desktop Quick Reference $44.99 The founder and president of O’Reilly & Associates cuts through the hype and gives practical details on Windows 98 that users can refer to every day.Tim O’Reilly is the founder and CEO of O’Reilly & Associates, thought by many to be the best computer book publisher in the world. O’Reilly also publishes online through the O’Reilly Network (www.oreillynet.com) and hosts conferences on technology topics. Tim is an activist for open source and open standards, and an opponent of software patents and other incursions of new intellectual property laws into the public domain. Tim’s long term vision for his company is to help change the world by capturing and transmitting the knowledge of innovators.is a corporate services agent for Studio B, where he works with authors supplying technical content to corporations. He is a coauthor of O’Reilly’s Windows XP in a Nutshell.Walter Glenn is a freelance consultant, writer, and editor in Huntsville, Alabama. He has been working in the computer industry for over a decade and provides solutions for small-to medium-sized businesses. Walter is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer and Trainer who specializes in Internet and networking technologies.