Book Trailer - "The Unforgiving Minute: A Soldier's Education"

A new memoir by Craig M. Mullaney, a West Point graduate, Rhodes scholar, and Army Ranger who fought in Afghanistan and later served as an adviser on the Obama campaign. Explore the book at www.craigmmullaney.com. "Extraordinary."--Washington Post "Reminiscent of Ernest Hemingway, John Hersey, and Ring Lardner."--Vanity Fair A wonderful, beautifully written story." —General David Petraeus "A classic memoir about what it means to be American." —David Lipsky, Rolling Stone "The ultimate's soldier's book...a lyrical, spellbinding tale of war, love, and courage. The Unforgiving Minute is the Three Cups of Tea of soldiering."—Ahmed Rashid, New York Times bestselling author "Every young man and woman in America should read this book."—General Wesley Clark "This is more than a soldier's story; it is a work of literature."—Steve Coll, Pulitzer Prize winner "Reminiscent of the great British memoirs of World War I.... Read it."—Thomas E. Ricks, The Washington Post "A compelling, can't-put-down book, a well-written, memorable description of preparing for war and leading in combat."—Joe Klein, Time "The poignant true story of a young man's unusual education from the classrooms of West Point and Oxford to his development as a leader, son, brother, husband and friend.... I admire Craig Mullaney's courage."—Senator Richard Lugar "A poignant and evocative book about the great hurdles in coming of age: love, death, belief, and betrayal. I couldn't stop reading."—Nathaniel Fick, author of ...

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How To Write A Book And Get Published - What You Must Know

Want to write a book? You can. You start writing, and you keep going. At around 80,000 words, you've got yourself a book. Now what? You sell the book to a major publisher, hit the bestseller lists, and order your new cherry-red Ferrari.

That's how writing a book and getting published works. But if you try to follow that process - just sit down and start typing - the chances that you'll sell the book are slim. To sell your book you need to know the kind of book you're writing before you start, and also whether there's an audience for that kind of book. It sounds unfair, but in order to sell your book, you have to prove to the publisher that people will want to read it.

What Kind of Book are You Writing?

Most new authors start on their book writing and publishing adventure by reading a book and getting inspired. They don't think about the kind of book they're writing, or who would want to read it.

There are basically two kinds of books: truth and lies, otherwise known as nonfiction and fiction (novels). Some hundred thousand books are published in English each year, both nonfiction and novels. You must know what kind of book you're writing before you start.

Let's imagine that you've read a Harry Potter novel, and you're so enthusiastic that you're inspired to write your own children's novel. The words pour out of you; you're on fire. You write and write and write, and the pages pile up on your computer's hard drive.

This is great. While you're writing, ask yourself: "In a bookstore, where would this book of mine be shelved?"

If you're not sure, go to a bookstore and wander around the shelves. Is your book in the nonfiction section? In the children's section? In the romance novel or mystery section?

If you're inspired by Harry Potter, you know you're writing a children's novel. Imagine your book on the shelves, right beside the rows of Harry Potters.

This isn't an idle exercise, or a fantasy. You must know what you're writing, so please visit that bookstore. "What is it?" is the first thing an agent will want to know when you contact her to represent your book. It's also the first thing an editor at a publishing house will want to know.

So, what are you writing? If you don't know, or aren't sure, think about it and visit a bookstore if you need to. You can write a book and get published if you know what you're writing, and who will want to read it.

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Are You Happy in Your Marriage?

There are many things which should be considered if you want to build a successful marriage. I would recommend you to find lots of information related to this topic. In this article we will try to talk about building blocks of marriage.

The first thing which will save your marriage is effective communication. Every person especially woman needs communication. Communication will help in every sphere of marriage life. You should find special time for communicating with your spouse. This time should be used for talking about each other. Try not to talk about your business or children. I mean to say that you should spare time only for your spouse.

With the help of effective communication men and women can express their inner world. In this way you will recognize each other. It is a good idea to share your hopes and dreams with your partner. Your wife or husband should be your closest friend.

Another thing you can do is to build a firm foundation. Firm foundation assures a successful married life. Some people build the foundation with the help of religious principles. You and your wife should have same principles otherwise you can have some problems.

Man should be gentle and open to his wife. A man should have good earnings as this also one of the important blocks of married life.

If you are facing some problems in your marriage then it is a good idea to find some help. There are many sources which provide enough information on this topic. You can go through some best seller books. There are several books in the market which are related to married life. It is a good idea to ask for help from an experienced couple. I myself have attended a short course which teaches important principles which can help you in married life. These types of courses are very helpful. Nowadays you can also find online courses.

I would recommend you to spend some time on the internet. Internet is a good source of information. There are thousands of websites and blogs which are devoted to married life and other related topics. Try to find some reputed blogs and websites and go through them regularly.

Have you heard about marriage counseling services? These services can help you a lot in strengthening your relationships. Marriage counseling is always based on some values and principles.

You can also find Christian counseling. Christian counseling is based on biblical principles. Every counseling system provides theoretical foundation and practical skills. By following the principles learned during counseling you can understand each other better. You will be able to solve your conflicts faster.

If you are facing some problems then it is a good idea to find some help as soon as possible. Ideally every couple should try to find some information at the beginning of the married life. In this way you will easily sought out problems in the every sphere of your married life.

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How to Write a Best-Selling Book?

Some people like to write a book just because they have a deep, heartfelt passion for it. Others wish to write a book because they enjoy the challenge. Others write books because they want to make a name for themselves.

And then, there are people who write...

...to make money!

These people are geared toward writing books that become best-sellers!

No matter what the reason is, writing is a talent, whether you are blessed with natural ability or you have developed it through writing courses and workshops. Before you start creating your book, you should realize that there are some fundamental skills you need to develop in order to become a best-selling author:

To write a best-selling book, you need to:
Be organized and take action to complete the assignment.
tap into and release your creativity for your readers enjoyment and instruction
Set the goal of providing some kind of useful information for the benefit of others

Next, you need to provide your audience with what they want to read. There are evergreen "hot topics" that you know will generate some interest if you write about them. These classic topics include health and fitness, relationships, family topics, self-help and personal growth, hobbies and crafts, just to mention a few.

After you have decided upon the topic of your book, start collecting ideas for it.
When something grabs your attention, no matter where you are, write it down and capture as much information as you can. Thoughts could come to you at any time. You might be grocery shopping or at your son's soccer game. The best thing is to be prepared and always keep a pad of paper and pen with you. Or, even better, you can have a small hand-held voice recorder.

You'll be amazed at where inspiration can strike. For example, as you are sitting at your child's outdoor sporting event, focus on things going on around you. Perhaps you see a child playing off by himself in the dirt and you watch as another child around the same age slowly and shyly approaches, wanting to be friends. Before long, they have bonded and are now sharing their toys. Write the scenario down and think later, about ways you could use that story to illustrate a point when you are writing your book. A pad of paper and pen or the voice recorder will soon become your greatest companion!

The "ideas" you collect don't necessarily have to apply to your current writing project. Keep the collected ideas on hand for the right moment or project. When you need ideas, simply refer to your idea collection to draw something new from it, and something fresh to spawn more ideas!

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