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The Letter Writer (Hardcover)
by Robert Mercer-Nairne
Hardcover: 360 pages
Publisher: Gritpoul, Inc. (May 15, 2004)
ISBN: 0974814105

Book Description
Fast-paced, thoroughly enjoyable account of greed, excess, boredom, and intrigue in America in the early days of the millennium. Accurate portrayal of the stock market swings at that time. June 2000. In a prosperous Seattle suburb, material life could hardly be better. But pastor Lars Renquist wonders if it isn't too good. Wendy, a young divorcee, is torn between an older and younger man. Retiring professor, Pete Hansen, is surrounded by departmental intrigue. Jack, a successful restauranteur, is diverted by Eve. And feisty Adele Whitaker, running largely on a diet of sex and Jack Daniel's, fights for control of her money. Into these topsy-turvy lives falls a free copy of The Rich Man's Investment Letter put out by the irrespressible David Dulalley, who is not without personal intrigues of his own. Lured by the prospect of financial security and stock market gains, this intriguing cast of characters sign up for one of his Golden Cruises and plunge into the stock market for the first time—just before the crash of 2001! —- This masterly account of modern America is a feast of characters, crosscurrents, foolishness and hope.


GetBookReviews.com Robert Mercer-Nairne has written a thoroughly enjoyable book about greed and get rich quick schemes in the United States. You won't know if you are watching the news or reading a real article. This book is so life like and so enjoyable you will not want to put it down. I look forward to more reading more books by this author, please Mr. Mercer-Nairne don't stop now. ****


The Tiniest Seed : Poems for Reflection Vol. 1 (Paperback)
by Michael David Correro
Paperback: 60 pages
Publisher: PublishAmerica (November 23, 2004)
ISBN: 1413753752

Book Description
This collection of poetry was written between 1987 and 2004; however, it serves as a personal memoir of my own life. The story-tale fashion of each poem represents a deep impression upon my heart and soul, whether created by the influences of an individual or a reflection of an incident by which I was branded. This collection of poetry was titled as such, because with every event in our lives, and with each contact we experience with another person, there is an effect upon each of us, whereby we are changed. Therefore, when I come into contact with anyone, I conscientiously consider what influence I will have upon them. For, I realize now, just how powerful we can affect the lives of those around us, so I do my best to give away to all whom I meet-The Tiniest Seed.

GetBookReviews.com Michael Correro has written a wonderful book of heartfelt and soulful poems. Only 60 pages long, you can read the entire book in one sitting, but believe me when I say, you'll pick this book up again and again to reread the poetry of Mr. Correro. ****


An Audience for Einstein (Paperback)
by Mark Wakely
Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: Mundania Press LLC (January 30, 2005)
ISBN: 1594260966

Book Description
Professor Percival Marlowe is a brilliant, elderly astrophysicist who's dying, his greatest achievement still unfinished and now beyond his diminished means.

Doctor Carl Dorning, a neurosurgeon, finally discovers a secret method of transplanting memories from one person to another, thanks to Marlowe's millions.

Miguel Sanchez, a homeless boy, agrees to become the recipient of Marlowe's knowledge and personality in this unorthodox experiment, enticed by Dorning's promises of intelligence, wealth and respect, but dangerously unaware that his own identity will be lost forever.
What results is a seesaw battle for control of Miguel's body, as Marlowe learns to his dismay what his lifetime of arrogance and conceit has earned him.

And when Marlowe stumbles upon the shocking procedure Dorning used in desperation to succeed, the professor does what he must to defeat Dorning and redeem himself at last.

GetBookReviews.com Although, it is promoted as a sci-fi book, this was definitely so much more than I anticipated. Full of emotions and twists, you will not want this book to end. Although this is Wakely's first novel, the book reads as though he's finishing a collection. ****


Harriet Lane, America's First Lady (Paperback)
by Milton Stern
Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: Lulu Press (March, 2005)
ISBN: 1411626087

She was the niece of America's Bachelor President and his official hostess in Lancaster, London and Washington. Anyone who met her was instantly enamored. Queen Victoria bestowed upon her the title "Honorary Ambassadress." The Washington press corps proclaimed her "Our Democratic Queen." The Chippewa named her "the Great Mother of the Indians." And she was the first White House Hostess to be called "First Lady." Ships were named for her. Songs were written about her. And women dressed like her. She was the most admired woman in the country and established a style of entertaining never before seen in the White House. She was the first of her kind to be an advocate for social causes: hospital and prison reform and the plight of the American Indians. And only she could get away with beating the Prince of Wales at bowling!

Her world was guided by tragedy, yet she lived every day to the fullest. She conducted herself with grace and dignity and dedicated her life to the perpetuation of the memories of those dearest to her heart. Although no monument has been dedicated in her memory, her legacy lives on in Baltimore and Washington through a pediatric hospital, a school for boys, a museum of art, and a monument to her beloved uncle.

No Washington guest list was complete without her, as a society columnist once wrote, "There is no more elegant figure in the official and social gatherings during the season than the niece of President James Buchanan." More than twenty years after her death, she was named one of the most memorable women in American History.

With her beauty, charm, and generosity of spirit, America's First Lady will always be Harriet Lane.

GetBookReviews.com This is well-written, well-researched book that reads like it's a novel. This book, by Milton Stern, outlines the life and times of Harriet Lane. You will get to know her intimately and you will be amazed at her tenacity and big heart. Mr. Stern has create a wonderful written portrait of Harriet Lane that we can all learn and benefit from. *****


The New Day Dawns (Paperback)
by Grace Anne Schaefer
Paperback: 456 pages
Publisher: GASLight Publishing, LLC (October 12, 2004)
ISBN: 0975479601


GetBookReviews.com Although the story is set in prehistoric times in the western U.S., the author has done a wonderful job brining you in to the times of the book. The authors character descriptions and thematic writing style makes you feel like you are there watching everything as it is happening. Once you start reading, you'll have to finish, so don't expect to read only the first chapter, you'll want to the follow the book and the story through until the end. ***

Editorial Reviews
Billie Houston, aka Barri Bryan, author of contemporary, historical, and Western romantic fiction
Horda's growth … to a … mature woman runs like an iridescent thread through the weavings of this tightly knit plot.

Jodi Thomas, Writer-in-Residence, West Texas A&M University, Author, FINDING MARY BLAINE, Mira, 2004
Schaefer writes with a richness and enthusiasm … that pulls the reader into a strange and primitive time.


The Corporate Director's and Officer's Practical Guide: Managing Ethically and Reporting Clearly (Paperback)
by David H. Lawrence
Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Rubber Meets The Road Books (December 27, 2002)
ISBN: 0972467106

Book Description
The Corporate Directors and Officers Guide Prologue

In the summer of 2002 confidence in corporations, banks, capital markets, financial institutions and business professionals in general, has been shaken to its very core. The collapse of companies such as WorldCom and Enron, and the restatement of earnings by such pillars of corporate success as AOL and IBM, has created suspicion and worry within the financial markets.

Damage control and developing new prevention initiatives have become the tasks of nearly everyone involved within corporate America, including the FASB (Financial Accounting Standards Board), SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission), NYSE (New York Stock Exchange) and the US Congress. The overwhelming reaction has been for more regulation and more policing. Many good corporations are keeping a low profile, being careful not to incur collateral damage.

This crisis has inflicted significant damage to the USA and world financial markets not to mention individual investors net worth. Unfortunately everyone associated with the corporate world is under suspicion. There is applause when fraudulent corporate executives are lead out of their offices in handcuffs. People are looking for someone to blame, someone to be responsible for the devastation of their retirement portfolios. They are also looking for a place to put their money. Huge amounts of money are still out there looking for a home.

There are near daily reports in the media of more regulation, more oversight, with some witch-hunt like activity. Conspicuously absent from most news reports is that the majority of corporations hold themselves to a set of principles, ethics and reporting criteria that would never allow them to wallow in the same manure as an Enron or WorldCom.

The purpose of this book is to provide a comprehensive primer to support the Officers and Directors of corporations in making sure the business is managed ethically and reported clearly and to assist the Directors and Officers in communicating the strength embodied in MERC ™ to gain investor confidence and increase the value of the corporation.

GetBookReviews.com This guide is a must read for Public and Private Corporation Directors, Corporate Officers, Investors, Students, Professors, CPA’s, Attorneys, Business scholars and writers, Managers and employees, and any others interested or impacted by unethical practices in business. This book is not written in a language that will make you nervous, it is straight forward and easy to read, yet the impact of this book on your organization could be priceless. *****