Building Wealth for Building the Kingdom by Devin D. Thorpe , -Excerpt-

Introduction

But before ye seek for riches, seek ye for the kingdom of God.

And after ye have obtained a hope in Christ ye shall obtain riches, if ye seek them; and ye will seek them for the intent to do good—to clothe the naked, and to feed the hungry, and to liberate the captive, and administer relief to the sick and the afflicted.

- Jacob 2:18-19

LDS Motivation

This book has been written for those Latter-Day Saints (members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) who believe that it is more important to do good than to do well.  That is to say, it is written for you because you believe it is more important to raise a good family, attend to your Church duties, send your children on missions and pay tithing than it is for you to accumulate wealth.  You may, therefore, lack adequate financial planning.  The objective of this book is to help you to prepare financially to render any service that you may be called to give.

Brigham Young best expressed what has become the theme for this book.  He said, “If, by industrious habits and honorable dealings, you obtain thousands or millions, little or much, it is your duty to use all that is put in your possession, as judiciously as you have knowledge, to build up the Kingdom of God on the earth.”

What Brigham Young suggests is something akin to consecration.  The Church does not now require that we currently share all of our wealth directly with the Church or that we keep all things in common.  Instead, we live a preparatory law of tithing and the payment of offerings.  Beyond that, we give to the Church much of our free time.   We save and invest our money to prepare our children to enter life as contributing members of the Church.  We save and invest to send our children on missions and to serve missions ourselves.

This preparatory law is good preparation for living the higher law.  So much of our time, talents and resources are already dedicated directly to building the kingdom that to go to the next step of fully consecrating our assets and income to the Lord should become relatively simple.  It is not inappropriate to consider financial planning from the standpoint of preparing ourselves for living this higher law.

To Dance in Liradon Book Blast

To Dance In Liradon

Seventeen-year old Brigid O'Flynn is an outcast. A chance encounter with the Faerie Queen left her tainted in the eyes of the villagers, who blame the Faerie for the village’s missing women and children. Desperate to win the village’s acceptance Brigid agrees to marry her childhood friend: Serious, hardworking, Connell Mackenna. But when Connell disappears before their wedding Brigid's hopes are shattered. Blamed for her fiancé’s death, Brigid fears she will suffer the same fate as the other village outcasts, the mysterious Willow Women. Lured into Liradon by their inhuman lovers, and cast out weak and broken, the Willow Women spend their lives searching for the way back into Faerie. When Connell suddenly reappears Brigid is overjoyed, but everything is not as it seems. Consumed by his desire for beauty and celebration, Connell abandons his responsibilities, and Brigid soon finds herself drawn into a passionate, dangerous world of two. When Brigid discovers the truth behind Connell's transformation she’s forced to choose between two men and two worlds. Brigid’s struggle leads her into glittering, ruthless Liradon where she must rescue her true love from a terrible sacrifice or lose him forever. About Adrienne I think I became a writer because the world inside my head was so real and vivid, sometimes more so than the outside world. In some sense I have lived parallel lives, present in my real and imaginary lives in different ways. Because much of my childhood was spent searching for faeries or reading about them, it is natural that my work would encompass faerie tale themes and other magical elements. In the words of Tennessee Williams, forget reality, give me magic! Adrienne has previously published short stories in The Storyteller, Beginnings Magazine, New Plains Review, and in the e-zines A Fly in Amber, Grim Graffiti, Les Bonnes Fees, The Altruist, The Devilfish Review, and Rose Red Review. Her short story, Falling was awarded second place in the 2008 Alice Munro short fiction contest. To Dance in Liradon is her first published novel. An avid reader of fairy tales and other magical stories, a thread of the mysterious or unexpected runs through all of her work. When she’s not writing Adrienne can be found searching for faeries along with her daughters Callista and Juliet. Purchase - Amazon US / UK - / Barnes & Noble / Kobo

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Review: The Silver Cross by Debra L Martin & David W. Small

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 2012

Book 1 in the Vampire Nightlife series. Approximately ~212 pages.

There are two things Boston detective Lacey Gardner knows about killing vampires. Slicing off a head or a hit directly to the heart are the only surefire ways to kill one. Silver is their Achilles heel. A vampire never wears silver.

When she meets bartender extraordinaire, Damon Harte, her heart does a quickstep for the dark hunky guy. She's learned the hard way that having a love interest in her line of work can be heart-wrenching. She's kept to herself for years, but something about Damon captivates her and draws her to him. When she learns Damon's devastating secret, she knows what she has to do: kill the man who has stolen her heart.

Lacey Gardner is a Police officer at a Special force in the Boston Police force, her team fights Vampires. Years ago she lost her sister suddenly while they were out, last she saw was that she was bitten by a vampire before he took off with Rebecca.

When her team and her investigate brutal murders, she meets bartender Damon Hart, who has wears a silver cross on a chain around his neck. it is so dominant that it is hard to miss/

She instantly falls for Damon and that goes both ways, she finds out her sister is still alive when they are on a outlook for a vampire's den. but  all directions of the murders point to Damon, she goes out of her mind in sadness and does things she might regret later. If they all survive and be happy at the end, read for yourself!

Great book, good written only the end was a bit rushed, but over all I recommend it

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Taming The Wolf

Attacked by a wolf while hiking, Anna Avery's life just got a little hairier. Living in the Big Horn mountains in Wyoming, with a group of werewolves who are more animal than human, Anna must try to hold onto her human side. It's not easy when the alpha continues to persuade her into his bed, while another wolf is chomping at the bit to become her mate. To top it all off, dead bodies are showing up and it just so happens that Anna was the last to see them alive. She'll have to work to prove her innocence and taming the wolf who bites first and asks questions never. This book is not intended for readers under 18. Buy On Amazon Download for FREE Oct 26 & 27!!! Follow Stephanie Nelson on Twitter, Facebook, and her Blog The Author is giving away an Amazon Kindle (or GC equivalent) to one lucky winner. Open Int. Ends 11/11 Fill out the form below to enter a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Review: Spring Break by LC Kanon

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Publication Date: September 9, 2012

An all-expenses paid trip to Cancun for spring break? It wasn't exactly a hard sell for Leigh, Eva, Gia and Joy, frenemies from Arizona Southern University. But all is not well in the land of silver or lead. Soon after arriving, Leigh and the girls stumble upon some cartel carnage—a bloodbath of debauchery that makes even their wildest desert party seem tame.

Instead of doing the proper thing, like contacting the authorities, the girls venture down the rabbit hole in this tale of sex, lies, and bloodshed. Everything changes when Leigh makes the acquaintance of Guero, a cartel kingpin who is none too pleased with her newfound lust for blood money.

These vengeful coeds aren’t on campus anymore, and after Guero lets them know just how serious he is, they make a run for the border no one will ever forget.

MY Review:

This book was kind of unreal, I mean a bunch of schoolgirls that suddenly turn into cold blooded murderers?

But with that been said when you let it go it is a okay book.

It is about rich spoiled Gia that always gets her way and bullies her friends every way she can. During Spring break where Gia's dad pays for the girls vacation. She gets more nasty because Eva slept with an ex-boyfriend of Gia, which she didn't know was an ex. Gia thought it gave her a green card to get even more nasty. They drink and use drugs like no tomorrow.

When spoiled Gia demands from the manager Guero of the hotel that he satisfy her for damage, he invites the girls for drinks and dinner, they accept.

Leah notice that something is not right and when she goes for a bathroom break, she discovers some scary things, soon they are in the middle of 2 cartels literary shooting their way out. if they will survive and what happens with them next is for you to find out. it is well written but just a bit to unreal for my taste, hence the 3 stars.

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The Silver Cross

There are two things Boston detective Lacey Gardner knows about killing vampires. Slicing off a head or a hit directly to the heart are the only surefire ways to kill one. Silver is their Achilles heel. A vampire never wears silver. When she meets bartender extraordinaire, Damon Harte, her heart does a quickstep for the dark hunky guy. She's learned the hard way that having a love interest in her line of work can be heart-wrenching. She's kept to herself for years, but something about Damon captivates her and draws her to him. When she learns Damon's devastating secret, she knows what she has to do: kill the man who has stolen her heart. Purchase now on Amazon. Follow the Authors, Debra L. Martin and David W. Small on their Blog, Facebook, Twitter Tour Prize - $50 Amazon GC and 5 ebooks Open Internationally Ends 11/26 Fill out the form below to enter a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Spring Break

An all-expenses paid trip to Cancun for spring break? It wasn't exactly a hard sell for Leigh, Eva, Gia and Joy, frenemies from Arizona Southern University. But all is not well in the land of silver or lead. Soon after arriving, Leigh and the girls stumble upon some cartel carnage—a bloodbath of debauchery that makes even their wildest desert party seem tame. Instead of doing the proper thing, like contacting the authorities, the girls go down the rabbit hole in this tale of sex, lies and bloodshed. It’s all fun and games until they make the acquaintance of Guero, a cartel kingpin who is none too pleased with their newfound lust for blood money. These perky coeds aren’t on campus anymore, and after Guero lets them know just how serious he is, they make a run for the border no one will ever forget. Buy on Amazon Follow LC Kanon Follow the Tour The author is giving away a $100 Amazon GC open Internationally. Contest Ends Nov 4, 2012 a Rafflecopter giveaway

Review: A Political Affair by Mary Whitney

Book Description

Publication Date: October 16, 2012

This isn't Fifty Shades of Red, White, and Blue, but it is a love story with spice and political intrigue.

No one expected Stephen McEvoy to fill his father’s U.S. Senate seat at such a young age, least of all him. The scion of a revered political dynasty, he’s appointed to the Senate after his father’s untimely death. Now he’s in a tough election battle against an archconservative. When clever Anne Norwood interns in his office, he dismisses her as another pretty face—until her independent streak catches his attention. She soon finds him far more interesting than his Senator McEvoy persona. They’re both too smart to fall for one another, yet they do. Their relationship becomes a political gamble in a tight election, and all the while, his opposition lies in wait for him to make a mistake. As Stephen’s past catches up with him, he and Anne must fight for their future. Their lives mean more than politics, and campaigns—like love—are either won or lost.

My Review:

Stephen McEvoy is a young Senator that tries to be re-elected after his dad pass away. The whole family is involved in the whole run for it.

He is a Democratic Senator and fights against the Republican candidate.

Anne Norwood comes in his live as a intern, she  is all he ever wanted, smart, pretty, loves outdoors, sweet but she is taboo. She is the daughter is a Rep, technically his counterpart. What I admire about the Norwood couple is that they allow their daughter to make her own choices and mistakes in her life.

They are very into each other and it becomes a real threat to his political carrier. It seems it will be a nasty game between Democrats and republicans and if he will make it and keep Anne is fr you to find out.....

I love the characters in this book, even the tramp Senator. I adore Lillian, Stephen's mother, she is adorable, so are the judge and the (older) couple who are family friends. It is a good book, a love story not so much politics i n it as you think. It shows Senators are only human too. I recommend it.

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Publication Date: March 11, 2012

“The Mustard Seed” is a great book of inspiration. It has stories of wisdom and a love for life. You will read it, and get a greater positive perspective on the world. It tells about prayer, meditation, spirituality, and how we should count our everyday blessings. Once you read the “The Mustard Seed” you will grow wiser, enlightened, and appreciative. The book speaks on how to handle failure, how life is a gift, the importance of prayer, and how we should cherish life. The book is good if you are depressed, and if your heart needs filled with hope. A great gift book to pass on to a friend who is seeking spiritual comfort. Read, and learn, what having the “faith of a mustard” seed all is about. “The Mustard Seed” is your light in darkness.


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Once Upon a Midnight Dreary Book Blast

Once Upon a Midnight Dreary

Once Upon a Midnight Dreary is a collection of seven short stories with a spooky edge. Carnival of Darkness by Stephanie Nelson (Author of the Gwen Sparks & Anna Avery series) Andee Baker met the man of her dreams and then made a complete fool out of herself. She thought she would never see him again until her best friend, Claire, got an invitation for both of them to attend the Carnival of Darkness from the guy Andee couldn’t stop thinking about. They jump at the opportunity to go, but even before Andee crosses the entrance, she realizes there's something peculiar about the carnival. The ticket master's red eyes and the waltzing ghost are anything but cheesy special effects. Andee discovers at the Carnival of Darkness not everything is as it seems. Machado by Lola James (Author of the Spellbound & Fate series) A weekend of fun, romance, and ghost stories at abeautiful beachside hotel was the plan. But Mackenzie had a bad feeling about the trip since the moment her husband and friends brought it up. The Machado Inn was a place where legends came to life and the past roamed the hallways. Guests came to stay the night, but few made it out alive. The Visitor by Liz Schulte (Author of the Guardian Trilogy and Dark Corners) Reverend Black hated storms. Rumbles from the Heavens promised violence and retribution this night, but he could only watch as the blackness descended. The tempest did not come alone. A visitor walked before it—patient and silent. The torrential downpour would wash away the mask, the gales would tear away carefully constructed lies, and the flashes of light would expose the truth—a truth that wouldn’t set him free. Miss Stake by C.G. Powell (Author of the No Uncertain Logic series) Alligators, snakes, and old boyfriends...Oh my. The swamp is a dangerous place, but it’s nothing Veronica can’t handle. That is until a weekend in the marshes brings to light a whole new set of dangers. Now that the supernatural cat is out of the bag, Veronica’s life will never be the same. Dark Road Winding by Olivia Hardin (Author of the Bend-Bite-Shift Trilogy) Johana Hall has her hands full juggling personal life and her public relations career in Washington DC. The last thing she needs is to get called back to Texas because her Grandpa H.M. believes he’s being haunted. Adult Protective Services wants to put the elderly ex-con in a nursing home, but mysterious happenings at the homestead convince Johana he isn’t as crazy as everyone thinks. Getting to the bottom of the local legend is the least of her worries when she realizes someone is willing to go to any means to get her grandpa off Sara Jane Road. Can she figure things out before it’s too late? Redeemed by Mandie Stevens Eva never claimed to be a good guardian angel, but she tries. After losing two charges, the Powers That Be have begun to doubt her abilities. To redeem herself, Eva sets out to rescue Elsie, granddaughter of the former king of the Fae. A Demon has kidnapped Elsie to complete an ancient ritual that will allow them to slip through the veil between Earth and Hell on Halloween. With unlikely friends in tow—a human liaison, a fallen angel, and a powerful yet distractingly charming vampire—Eva is in a race against time. Save Elsie, save the world—and her job. Vicis by Cait Lavender (Author of the Lupine Moon Series) Raised captive by a powerful corporation named Vicis, life inside the facility was all 56 knew until she met Adam. When she's slated to be euthanized, no longer considered a valuable asset for the company, she takes her life into her own hands. With her considerable abilities and Adam’s help, 56 will fight to free them both from Vicis’ clutches and learn to feel something she's always been denied: Love. 7 Stories only $3.99 Kindle / Nook /Smashwords Blast starts Oct 18. Open US Prizes include - Nevermore messenger bag, $25 Amazon Gc, coffee cup and postcards, Nevermore pendant, Nevermore T-Shirt, 1 Tree pendant, 3 bracelets, and 2 totes

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Lady Luck Runs Out

Fall tourist season in St. Pete has kicked into high gear for Darwin Winters, pet psychic, but that doesn't stop her from getting tangled up in a new murder investigation. Rose Faraday, a gypsy fortune teller, has succumbed to a rattlesnake bite in her own condo. After a run-in with the victim's traumatized cat, Darwin knows it was no freak accident. Can she find a way to prove it? Or will the killer get lucky and get away with murder?  

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A Political Affair

A Political Affair isn't Fifty Shades of Red, White, and Blue, but it is a love story with spice and political intrigue. Stephen McEvoy never expected to fill his father’s U.S. Senate seat at such a young age—or to fight to keep it. When clever Anne Norwood interns in his office, Stephen dismisses her as another pretty face—until her independent streak catches his attention. They’re both too smart to fall for one another, yet they do. During a tough election, their relationship is an impossible political gamble. Campaigns—like love—are either won or lost. Follow Mary Goodreads / Website / Twitter / Facebook Releases Oct 18 Amazon Purchase her Novella A Very Important Guest Even before she graduated from law school, Mary knew she wasn't cut out to be a real lawyer. Drawn to politics, she's spent her career as an organizer, lobbyist, and nonprofit executive. Nothing piques her interest more than a good political scandal or romance, and when she stumbled upon writing, she put the two together. A born Midwesterner, naturalized Texan, and transient resident of Washington, D.C., Mary now lives in Northern California with her two daughters and real lawyer husband. Tour Starts October 15. The author is giving away 2 e books , a $10 Amazon GC (Open INT), and 2 swag Packs (Open US/ Can)

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The Wedding Wager

Kevin Wake hates being rich. He despises everything his father stands for, but he can’t abandon his kid sister and baby brother. Their future is tied to his own. When his father threatens to rob them all of their mother’s legacy, Kevin takes bold action to protect what should be theirs. Megan Mully is out of the hospital at last. But she’s homeless, jobless, broke and alone. Love is the last thing on her mind. Kevin is just a means to an end. She never expected him to steal her heart! Purchase on Amazon.

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Hi! I’m Regina Duke. I’ve been writing for (gasp!) fifty years, collecting some lovely rejection slips along the way. When indie publishing became a possibility, I decided this was my opportunity to find out if people really enjoyed my books or not. What a wonderful way to share my stories! I wake up every morning, looking forward to writing the next one. And I am delighted by the responses from readers. When I’m not writing, I am teaching my dogs tricks and attending dog events in obedience, rally, and agility. Many of my books have dogs in them. Two Labrador pups wend their way onto the pages of The Wedding Wager. I also enjoy adding flowers to my garden, and this year I even produced some cherry tomatoes! I hope you’ll visit my website and blog, and if you like, follow me on Facebook and Twitter! Follow Regina Duke Blog | Website | Facebook | Twitter Must be 18+ Open INT where Amazon GC work. Ends 10/24/12 11:59 PM EST Fill out the form below to enter a Rafflecopter giveaway

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The Bridge Club

How far would you go to help a close friend? Is there a place where you might draw the line and simply have to say no? The story = Eight women. Four decades of friendship. One unimaginable request. Where can you find a story about friendship, laughter and the good things in life that also touches on alcoholism, infidelity, porn addiction, illness and grief? For many women, it’s often within their own circle of friends. Whether your BFFs are in their twenties or are seniors, everyone has a story. The Bridge Club reminds us of the complexities of women’s friendships through an entertaining and often moving tale of eight women whose lives intersect once a month initially to play the game of bridge. What began as one night turns into four decades that span the segments of a woman’s journey from youthful optimism to embracing the challenges and opportunities presented in life’s later years. Based loosely on the author’s own bridge club, the story weaves the reader through a maze of life’s inevitable scenarios. This is a novel for anyone who values friendship. Not simply the “Hi, how are you?” type of friendship but rather the kind that weathers all sorts of storms, unselfishly celebrates triumphs, and hums along year after year with never an unkind word. It does exist. If you have such a friendship in your life you will relate to the women in The Bridge Club. If you don’t, perhaps the story will inspire you to search for it. Through laughter, tears, and everything in between the story meets life head on and affirms that building a strong foundation of friendship is a priceless asset. Purchase the Book: Kindle | Paperback | Barnes & Noble | Chapters Indigo Also available at Amazon.ca | Amazon.uk

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Patricia Sands lives in Toronto, Canada and sometimes the south of France. With a happily blended family of seven adult children and, at last count, six grandchildren, life is full and time is short. Her award-winning novel, The Bridge Club, was recently a Finalist in the 2011 Next Generation Indie Book Awards and a Finalist in the 2012 Indie Excellence Book Awards. Her next novel, The Promise of Provence, should be available by December 2012. Follow Patricia Sands: Website | Facebook | Twitter The author is giving away 3 swag and print book packs. Open US/ Can ends 11/23 11:59 PM EST. Fill out the form below to enter a Rafflecopter giveaway

Review: Spank by Alan Daniels

Book Description

Publication Date: August 15, 2012

When George Aloysius Brown, a retired civil servant, accepts a challenge from his creative writing teacher to ‘step outside his comfort zone’ and write erotica, his research leads him into a bizarre world of strange and fascinating characters.
He visits a S&M club where he befriends a trainee dominatrix who wants to be a ballet dancer. He auditions for an adult movie directed by a titled lady. He visits a librarian who entertains “assertive older gentlemen.” George enjoys his new life as a researcher until he buys telephone sex from a B grade movie actress and it all goes horribly wrong.
The plot thickens when he forms a literary alliance with Catherine Mallory Jones, a beautiful Cambridge University graduate and aspiring romance writer, who has a dark sexual past. When her past catches up with her and she fears for her life, she turns to George for help. Their friendship deepens and there is one final improbable adventure.

My Review:

I liked the story line and it had great humor in it.  I loved the older guy (George) who lost his wife a lot, He changes carriers, which makes his path cross Catherine's a young girl. They decide to work together on a book to win the grand price. George's  research for the book brings him in fun scene's. one is that he ends up in a situation he might have rather been away from.....

Review : Revamp by Beck Sherman

Book Description

Publication Date: March 29, 2012

FOR THREE DAYS, IT WAS DARK.
News reporters scrambled. This was the biggest story to come along in weeks.
They called it a blackout.
The last one was in New York City in 2003, but this one was different, special, because the grids in six major cities across the country had been fried, kaput, see-you-next-Sunday. Everyone with some jurisdiction blamed each other, and when there was no one left to blame, terrorism rode in on its gallant steed.
It was the media’s fault. They were so busy stuffing fanatical Muslims with a penchant for Allah and decapitations down the American citizen’s throat, that they never saw it coming. I guess I shouldn’t be too hard on them.
They were partially right.
It was terror after all, but a whole new kind. And when the lights came back on, things had changed.
The dark had brought us visitors.

I would like to start to thank the author for a no glitter but horror like vampire story.

With that been said, I had a hard time with the first chapters it was kinda weird to me and it didn't catch my attention so much. but Oh lord after that braise your self.

I loved Emma a strong character that once she realizes world how she knows it stopped to exist and it is a new world, taken over by vampires and now what?

Great story line, great characters, it keeps you on your toes, when you think you know the way it goes it will hit you with a new twist, I loved it and hope this writer will give us more!

Review: Your Mark on the World

Book Description
Publication Date: July 19, 2012 
Your Mark On The World combines inspiring stories of ordinary people doing remarkable things to make the world a better place with practical advice to empower you to give more to a cause (charity, non-profit or social venture) without giving up a career or family.

Inspiring Stories Include:

Botevy's life and death struggle through Pol Pot's killing fields that led her ultimately to create an orphanage in Phnom Penh.

Rick's personal crusade to cure cystic fibrosis to ensure that his two afflicted grandchildren will attend his funeral and not the other way around.

The eight-member Smith family's world service tour.

David's decision to walk away from a successful career as an international executive to volunteer to care for victims of leprosy in rural India.

These stories are combined with practical financial advice to empower you to give more to a cause without giving up your family or your career.

The book answers these questions:

How do I get out of debt and stay out of debt?

Which charity or cause do I choose to make my donation?

How do I decide where to volunteer?

How can our family plan a volunteer vacation?

How can I save money for retirement?

How much should I contribute to my 401k?

Can I use Mint to manage my budget?

How to retire early enough to devote healthy years to volunteering?

This must-read book provides an overview of philanthropy in America and around the world, providing you with a clear picture of charity and its fruits. You'll learn the ability to leave your mark on the world.

This is a book about showing you how you can still set a goal out to help people even though you do not own much. What charity do you pick, do you spend money or give your time?
It tells you stories from real people that actually did do it and how, it has guidelines, advise and tries to show how you can leave your mark on the world.
Interesting read that I can see will inspire many people

The Accidental Siren by Jake vander Ark

Book Description

Publication Date: June 8, 2012

Mara Lynn is the most beautiful girl in the world. James Parker is the ordinary boy who discovers her power. Set in 1994, "The Accidental Siren" depicts the joys and consequences of young love as Mara and James meet, shoot a movie, fend off bullies, and explore the potential of infinite beauty.

My Review:

This book is about a beautiful, sweet girl that will wrap every boy around her finger, Mara will do just that she sings like an angel.

James a 12 year old chubby boy that tries to buy a camera (after he lost his by bullies) meets her and falls for her instantly. Mara drops a message out of her window for him to meet up later. 

He and his best friend Whit ( he is in a wheelchair)  want to make a movie in their summer break. that things are not always are how it seems to be you will find out.

The book was kind of weird, but on the other hand keeps your attention too. I loved the characters that Jake made come to life, it is overall a good book!

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Your Mark On The World

Your Mark On The World combines inspiring stories of ordinary people doing remarkable things to make the world a better place with practical advice to empower anyone to give more to a cause (charity, non-profit or social venture) without giving up a career or family. The inspiring stories include: Botevy's life and death struggle through Pol Pot's killing fields that led her ultimately to create an orphanage in Phnom Penh. Rick's personal crusade to cure cystic fibrosis to ensure that his two afflicted grandchildren will attend his funeral and not the other way around. The eight-member Smith family's world service tour. David's decision to walk away from a successful career as an international executive to volunteer to care for victims of leprosy in rural India. These stories are combined with practical financial advice to empower you to give more to a cause without giving up your family or your career. The book answers these questions: How do I get out of debt and stay out of debt? Which charity or cause do I choose to make my donation? How do I decide where to volunteer? How can our family plan a volunteer vacation? How can I save money for retirement? How much should I contribute to my 401k? Can I use Mint to manage my budget? How to retire early enough to devote healthy years to volunteering? This must-read book provides an overview of philanthropy in America and around the world, providing you with a clear picture of charity and its fruits. You'll learn the ability to leave your mark on the world. Purchase on Kindle / Paperback / Nook / Smashwords

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Smilodon

Seven years after a near-fatal mauling by a grizzly bear, in which his only son was killed, Jason Bristol, a one time prize-fighter and expert animal tracker, is back in the woods tracking again--when he's not nursing the nearest fifth of whiskey. Then Jason's best friend and mentor is discovered half-buried beneath a mat of pine needles. The prospector's mangled corpse has been mauled virtually beyond recognition. A rancher loses a prize thoroughbred and suddenly the nightmare responsible for Jason's downward spiral is rekindled as Jason is thrust back into the wilderness on the trail of a predator that defies belief. The time clock has begun for Norah Phelps, too, daughter of multimillionaire real estate developer Richard Phelps whose recent purchase of the 95,000 acre former Clarksdale Animal Preserve has pitted environmentalist and wildlife biologist daughter against capitalist father. Norah, responsible for relocating the local wolf population, remains unconvinced a pack of marauding wolves are accountable for the attacks and enlists Jason's help in her quest for the real killer before the spate of killings can jeopardize not only her future but also the future of her father's prize development project. Against the majestic pristine backdrop of Idaho's Bitterroot Wilderness Area, the story unfolds. Jason, with Norah's assistance, soon discovers the ghosts of his past are nothing compared to the battle he's undertaken. Smilodon. A saber-toothed cat. He's angry, he's frightened, he's hungry, and he's 12,000 years from home! SMILODON 75,000 words or about 300 pages Alan Nayes is the author of GARGOYLES, THE UNNATURAL, BARBARY POINT, and GIRL BLUE. Buy on Amazon /Amazon UK / Barnesandnoble / Smashwords Follow Alan Nayes Goodreads / Facebook / Twitter / Blog / His website The author is giving away a $25 Giftcard and ebook copies of GARGOYLES and PLAGUE book 1 and 2 of the Resuurrection Trilogy. Fill out the form below for your chance to win open INT Ends 10/21 a Rafflecopter giveaway

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FEARLESS Tasmyn Vaughn didn't expect much when her dad’s job moved them to a small town in Florida; it was just another new school. But there is more to King than meets the eye, and soon Tasmyn’s ability to hear others' thoughts is the least of her worries. Entangled in a web of first love, quirky and secretive townsfolk, magic and blood rituals, she discovers the town’s secrets aren’t just bizarre, they’re deadly. FREE October 4, 5, &6 Download & Leave a review on Amazon for extra points in the Contest!   BREATHLESS Tasmyn Vaughn is not having the senior year she expected. Her boyfriend Michael leaves for college, she's being stalked by a suspicious preacher, pursued by the hot new boy at school and blackmailed by her chemistry teacher--who just might be a witch. Tas needs all of her many talents--and a little help from unexpected sources--just to keep her head above water. . .literally.    

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When she agrees to allow Ms. Lacusta to help develop her powers, Tasmyn has no idea how deep and dark the journey will become. Trapped between fascination and fear, she moves farther away from friends and family, even her boyfriend Michael. Leading a double life forces Tas into decisions that will threaten her sanity and her future… and the very lives of those she loves.     Buy FEARLESS BREATHLESS RESTLESS   Follow Tawdra on FACEBOOK TWITTER or visit her WEBSITE   In celebration of the new covers for FEARLESS and BREATHLESS, Books One and Two of The King Series, Tawdra Kandle is giving away a Print set of all 3 Books AND bookmarks from The Book Swag Shop Open US/ Can Ends Oct 28, 2012 a Rafflecopter giveaway  

Destiny Unveiled by Laura De Luca

Book Description

Publication Date: April 10, 2012

Gabriella and Darron thought their magickal battle was over when they defeated the evil warlock, Richard. When her Aunt Donna seeks Gabriella's help in rescuing her catatonic daughter from the Dark Coven, Gabriella discovers that her cousin holds a power within her that would be catastrophic in the hands of the evil witches. Gabriella's coven sets out on a journey that may be their last. Along the way, they meet new allies, face devastating treachery, and battle not only the Dark Coven, but the darkness within themselves. When Gabriella finally comes face to face with the cousin she never knew existed, her true destiny is unveiled, and the fate of the mortal world is in her hands.

My Review:

I liked Destiny, but I LOVE Destiny unveiled, it is fun to read about Gabriella and Darron growing, in this book  Gabbies's aunt Donna comes to ask for her help, Gabbie's father is far from happy seeing her, but soon Darron and Gabbie feel like they have to help so safe the mortals.

The travel to Miami where the dark ones are to free her cousin before it is to late and they will miss use her powers. I very much like the way the characters grow and to read more about them. Job well done!