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Controversial since it was first published in 1890, Nicolas Notovitch's "The Unknown Life of Jesus" relates that Jesus Christ spent at least part of the years of his life unaccounted for in the Bible--from the age of 13 to 29--teaching and studying in India and other parts of Asia. Notovitch was on an "extended journey through the Orient...to study the customs and habits of the inhabitants of India." During his travels, he visited a Buddhist monastery near Mulbek, close to the Wakha River. Here a Lama told him that Jesus, whom the Buddhists called "Issa," had visited the region and that there were ancient manuscripts documenting Jesus' visit and that copies existed at other monasteries. Notovitch was able to convince the monks at the Hemis Monastery to read from these documents and, as an interpreter translated, Notovitch transcribed.

Midnight, April 5, 1970. Minutes after a red Pontiac with two men in it was stopped, four young California Highway Patrolmen lay dead of gunshot wounds. The incident still stands as the worst of its kind and has changed the way police forces operate the world over.

Over 45 agent, editor, and author-written chapters -- called workshops in the book -- provide instruction on the writing craft and the business of getting published.

This is an exciting and provocative book on the universal benefits of being a vegetarian. The authors detail the many reasons for the burgeoning movement toward a plant-based diet in four short, interesting, easy-to-digest sections: health, environment, animal welfare, religion and spirituality.

Readers will delight at the best scenes ever written. They will find old favourites and savour scenes new to them. With each scene, Barnaby Conrad provides insights as to what the author wishes to accomplish with this passage and the literary devices he or she employs. Any avid reader will enjoy this book, but countless fledgling and established writers will benefit enormously by sampling and studying these gems from the masters of the written word.

William F. Nolan, using the knowledge acquired by writing more than 90 works of fiction, analyses some of his and others'' best work to help the reader with construction of characters, dramatic development, and dialogue. The writer will learn how to hook the reader on the first page, how to develop conflict, the craft of revision, and more.

Dr Donna M Genett packs an immediately applicable message that is guaranteed to drastically change the life of the reader and his or her children for the better.

Many people enjoy the best sex of their lives after 50! Many experience more passionate, more thrilling, and more satisfying sex -- the kind they only dreamed of before. Dr Ruth K Westheimer, world-famous sex therapist, guides the reader through the physical and emotional challenges of sex after 50, revving up the romance, passion and excitement as only Dr Ruth knows how!

In Dating After 50, readers learn the safest and most efficient way to find dates, but the guidance doesn''t end once they''ve planned a second date. Romm provides sound advice on managing second families, jealousy, former spouses, rejection, money, benefits, retirement, and a host of other issues common to later-life relationships.

Dr Peter Gott combines the empathy of an old-fashioned family doctor with the outspoken fervor of a patients'' rights advocate in his nationally syndicated column, "Dr Gott". A general internist, Dr. Gott responds to readers'' medical questions with sensitivity and accuracy. His daily column appears in over 350 newspapers. Dr Gott is praised for his knowledge of medicine and his warm, compassionate style. This comprehensive guide will become the reader''s turn-to resource whenever he has health concerns.

Have you ever dreamed of writing a best-selling children''s book? Ever fantasise about what it''s like to live the life of a published children''s author? Although writing and illustrating books for children is not as easy as it looks, new authors and illustrators are being discovered -- and published -- all the time. Even if you are not planning a career in this field, learning how authors and illustrators work can lend new insights and appreciation to their art. The same ideas and inspirations that help authors and illustrators of children''s books may encourage students, teachers, librarians and other creative artists in their literary efforts. With this book you will learn many ''do''s and don''ts'' for creating children''s books. You will see that what works for one author may not work for the next. No matter what your aspirations are, whether you want to enrich your reading, teach others to read and write more deeply, or nurture your own creative process, learning what works for others may work for you. Including Chris Crutcher, Karen Cushman, Sid Fleischman, Richard Peck, R L Stine, Rosemary Wells, and Jane Yolen.

Do you forget appointments? Tired of looking for your car keys? Embarrassed when you forget the name of someone you''ve just met? Always planned to go to college, but lately been worried that your memory won''t be up to it? Wish you could remember more details about what you read? If so, The Memory Manual is the book for you! A simple, holistic program that will get you or a loved one on track to a better memory and a fuller life!"

This manual covers everything from what to get for the nursery, to recognising the seriously ill child, to disciplining with love, and will appeal to both new parents and those buying gifts for new parents. Written in a folksy, warm, simple-to-understand, common-sense manner, this book is chock-full of useful information.

This is the first book to specifically address how to write feature articles for women. It appeals to both active writers and journalists and those who are just beginning.