top ten strategies for independent authors and publishers

... candidate would you be more likely to interview? TEN BASIC DO’S AND DON’TS FOR WRITING KILLER COVER LETTERS The two preceding letters provide concrete, visual examples of the 10 basic do’s and ... if it were a form letter The handwritten salutation at the start of Letter 2-1 suggests that the writer prints many copies of this letter and simply adds the recipient’s name before mailing it ... There’s no need to be foolish, outlandish, or shocking With thought and practice, you can create unique, informative letter openings that will grab attention and deliver a meaningful message “KISS”...

Ngày tải lên: 25/10/2013, 18:20

... space and master planning efforts | Rooftops to Rivers II n D  evelop and enforce a strong retention standard for stormwater n  Cities should identify appropriate retention standards for new ... adoption of energyand water-efficient technologies and practices to maximize the potential for efficient water use, reuse, and conservation, and energy conservation, and realize the potential corresponding ... restoring, and incorporating trees, meadows, wetlands, and other forms of soil and vegetation can also reduce stormwater management costs For example, a study performed by the Urban Forest Coalition...

Ngày tải lên: 17/02/2014, 10:20

... research options and strategies for action Developing Strategies for Preventing Obesity The authors thank the following presenters for participating in this meeting and providing materials for this report: ... of Developing Strategies for Preventing Obesity unhealthy foods to children? To discuss this potential relationship and to explore possible points of intervention and strategies for improving ... certain interests Toys and products with brand logos Food companies increasingly market branded toys and products to preschoolers and young children to promote brand awareness and preference The...

Ngày tải lên: 07/03/2014, 08:20

... is often kept for 20 minutes and washed off with cold water This is also potent for removing the tan and keeping the skin light Did you know that cucumber juice is an excellent astringent for ... warm water and add your favorite essential oil Soak your feet for about fifteen minutes Then, dry them and apply a rough skin remover onto them Rinse this off and dry you feet well And, if you ... block out the UVB rays and still let in harmful UVA rays, it is still wise to cover up before venturing into the hands of Apollo If possible, use a wide brimmed hat while tending your garden to...

Ngày tải lên: 08/03/2014, 14:20

... capturing and retaining rainfall, infiltrating runoff, and trapping and absorbing pollutants For example, the Village Homes community in Davis, California, uses a system of vegetated swales and meandering ... areas and buffer zones are often designated around urban streams and rivers to provide treatment and management of overland flow before it reaches the waterway Stormwater volume control and pollutant ... their regulations and environmental policies, looking for existing and alternative avenues to encourage adoption of new stormwater and CSO control strategies These efforts are often popular because...

Ngày tải lên: 29/03/2014, 14:20

... в 1999 году почти на 86%, закончил 2000 год с падением на более чем 39% Индекс наличных акций Standard & Poor's 500 (S&P 500) — эталон поведения отдельных акций и фондов — от закрытия 1999 года ... убытки Работая с трейдерами, которых я спонсировал и обучал за прошедшие годы, B&S — Borsellino and Sullivan 12 ИГРА УМОВ я никогда не ожидал, что они получат прибыль в первый год Лучший результат ... пятниц в феврале или марте Это было частью усилий по снижению затрат ("Schwab to cut work week for some," by Nicole Maestri, 32 ПЕРВЫЕ ШАГИ CBS.MarketWatch.com") Приблизительно через шесть недель...

Ngày tải lên: 28/06/2014, 08:20

... all reading and listening questions After a ten- minute break, you will start the speaking section and end with the writing section The speaking and writing tasks are constructive tasks For TOEFL, ... your note map Try and identify the main topic The main topic is the most important part of this task If you can identify the main topic, you might be able to remember the premise and the supporting ... sure it is the main topic Speak (60 seconds) If you can only remember the main topic and not the supporting illustrations—then develop the main topic only Remember! Don’t stop talking The more...

Ngày tải lên: 17/10/2013, 22:15

... going! • Positive Thinking Only accept positive views on life, people and projects Stop reading gloomy newspapers etc, try and mix with positive go-getters Choose success • Improve your Decision ... don’t forget them, the more you the MORE energy you will have This is the reverse of the couch-potato who is always tired • Be Early Train yourself to be early/on time for everything business and ... you’ll notice they often made their breakthrough when the conquered one blocking weakness • The Devil’s in the Details Remember you are usually punished in a micro or macro way for any sloppiness,...

Ngày tải lên: 18/10/2013, 00:15

... are clear and well developed; some areas might lack development and/ or an idea might not be completely explained U The essay demonstrates topical and grammatical unity; some topical and/ or grammatical ... demonstrates a clear and consistent method of organization P The essay demonstrates a clear and consistent progression of ideas D The essay demonstrates development of the introduction, body and conclusion; ... development, and/ or might not provide enough supporting examples or be sufficiently explained U The essay demonstrates topical and grammatical unity; however, there might be topical digressions and/ or...

Ngày tải lên: 20/10/2013, 15:15

... difficulties in fluency and/ or pronunciation, and/ or automaticity; these difficulties make the meaning of words and sentences unclear and require listener effort to understand Task Rating: 0.0 - ... range of word choice and/ or idiom usage, and/ or sentence variety; inaccurate word choice and/ or idiom usage, and/ or syntax errors might make the meaning of some words and sentences unclear The ... demonstrates consistent and accurate fluency, pronunciation and automaticity; minor difficulties in each area not affect meaning and/ or coherence, or require listener effort to understand Task Rating:...

Ngày tải lên: 20/10/2013, 15:15

... patient and understanding a On weekends, I like to go shopping and to go golfing b On weekends, I like to go shopping and golfing no errors The TOEFL iBT consists of four sections: reading, listening, ... concerned, you should exercise for at least one hour every day Exercising is good for your heart and is good for reducing stress b As far as I’m concerned, you should exercise for at least one hour every ... one hour every day Exercising is good for your heart and for reducing stress I prefer to travel by plane instead of train Flying by plane in America is faster and cheaper Personally speaking, you...

Ngày tải lên: 24/10/2013, 13:15

... America, and it is only getting worse Audio Scripts - 347 Track #5 Task #2 – Christopher Columbus Christopher Columbus For Americans, that name is as famous as Macdonald’s and Microsoft And for good ... develop mutual respect and trust not only between business partners but between international employees working for the same company Unfortunately, in the rush for convenience and cost saving, Americans ... things: information and money Big money One of the biggest money makers on the web is music, and music is protected by law If you download U2’s latest album, let’s say, and you don’t pay for it,...

Ngày tải lên: 24/10/2013, 13:15

... our bridges and roads are falling apart; our jobs have vanished overseas and our educational system is a disgrace I say forget the little green men and the honeymoon suite on Mars, and focus on ... health sciences and you’re in your graduating year And I know your GPA is way above 3.0 You’re exactly what they’re looking for Go for it Woman: I don’t have time Besides, I’m not aiming for a career ... cafeteria staff, and I’m going to be paying a lot more for my coffee and the milk I put in it I hate to think what a salad will cost Organic may be cheaper in the future, but right now it’s for people...

Ngày tải lên: 28/10/2013, 20:15

... dead and the good guys returning to the safety of their own land This is exactly what happens in Star Wars With Luke Skywalker leading the rebel force, he frees Princess Leia and together she and ... worldwide In the process, Madoff destroyed thousands of lives including those of Hollywood movie stars and European nobility How did Madoff get away with it and for so long? The answer is simple Madoff ... something for books I got a scholarship here, and boy did I save a bundle Woman: Applying for a scholarship is definitely an option I’ll have to check it out Man: You could also take time off and work...

Ngày tải lên: 28/10/2013, 20:15

... concise, use the active voice, vary the sentence structure, and avoid jargon and pretentious language Make sure you use an appropriate level of formality and a serious, respectful tone throughout ... PRACTICE – Without competition, people stop trying to improve and become complacent Competition is therefore good for individuals and businesses alike Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree ... specific and approach and sentence struc- punctuation, para- and the task pre- relevant support ture, and an ability graph organization, sented in the to use language to capitalization, and prompt...

Ngày tải lên: 02/11/2013, 17:20

... 148 – VERB FORMS – PRESENT PAST PAST PARTICIPLE shake shook shaken take took taken forget forgot forgotten get got gotten give gave given forgive forgave forgiven forsake forsook forsaken hide ... may be lost They might have gotten lost Subjunctive Mood The subjunctive mood is one of the verb forms that is often forgotten in conversation and is therefore often neglected in writing Like ... antecedents? Check for consistency Are verbs consistent in tense? Is pronoun use consistent? Check for structure Are items parallel? Are modifiers as close as possible to what they modify? Check for clarity...

Ngày tải lên: 02/11/2013, 17:20

... read by millions, and by Suzie As a result, Suzie sues you and your publisher for defamation of character You, the defendant, argue that the information in your article is true and not just your ... trees and plants thereby acting as pollinators In fact, many of the fruits and vegetables on our tables, such as bananas and peaches, would not be there if mega bats did not pollinate plants and ... elephants and most birds, are said to be diurnal because they are active during the day and rest at night Those animals active at dawn and dusk are said to be crepuscular Beetles, skunks and rabbits...

Ngày tải lên: 07/11/2013, 17:15

... blank out to forget suddenly; to stop thinking suddenly to construct for TOEFL, to develop and deliver verbal and written arguments to digress to move in a different direction to formulate to ... orderly, logical and aesthetically consistent relation of parts; writing and speaking in a clear and consistent manner context situation; position in time; the background story deduction a form of logic ... lecture a verbal argument or summary of facts main topic the main subject or main idea in an argument off topic not focused on the main topic on topic focused on the main subject obscured hidden;...

Ngày tải lên: 07/11/2013, 17:15

... definitely prefer laptop computers to a desktops For example, am student and need a laptop for my classes If I don’t have laptop I will take notes by my pen and that is really slow and my handwriteing ... student, need a laptop for notes = laptop good and fast for taking notes in class Ti = in addition my roommate plays loud music – I can take my laptop to library and homework = laptop is light, easy ... and develop it, for example: Warning!! Prompt: Do you prefer to use a laptop or a desktop computer? X √ Double Argument: Sometimes I prefer a laptop, and sometimes I prefer a desktop Single Argument:...

Ngày tải lên: 15/12/2013, 01:15

... 40 - Independent Essay Compare -and- Contrast Prompts Compare -and- contrast prompts ask you to argue the opposite sides of a topic, for example: Prompt Q A What you think a friend might like and ... in body paragraph one and one negative example in body paragraph two By doing so, you will compare and contrast the positive and the negative sides of the topic Compare -and- Contrast: Step-by-Step ... and feel very weak and ill Also, it rains very much and is very humid As you can see, visiting New Delhi in summer might not be a good time for my friend This might give him some difficulty and...

Ngày tải lên: 24/12/2013, 09:17