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We purchase new editions of this book everry couple of years for our trips to Hawaii ad have always been very happy with it. One just has to be careful on the restaurants because quite often they will pick places for the view rather than the food quality.

Went where he said was good and ate where he said would be good and it was all true. Snorkeled in the areas he suggested and it was so cool. He seems to have a thorough knowledge of the island that is accurate and very helpful. I would just be careful to be sure to buy a new edition. I bought this one without looking what edition it was and it did not have all the restaurant reviews that are currently in the newest edition. Some of the info was therefore outdated. We had a great time in spite of this. Took the book everywhere with us on The Big Island. Very helpful.

A must for anyone visiting the Big Island..... also purchased this one in the past for Kauai..... don't travel to the islands without the "blue book"....

This is a great book. Overall, its the best I could think of. Of course, a little bit more maps with a little bit more markers wouldn't harm. There's always room for improvement (especially in terms of pictures of the destinations). Couple of don't:

1. Champagne pond -- *DON'T* go there! It doesn't worth the trip. I don't know what the homeowner's society did to Andrew Doughty but he marked this spot as "Don't miss!". Honestly, you should miss it. First of all, the road is not easy there and will take lots of your time.

Second, I really can't think of anyone who could enjoy a swimming in a pond under hateful eyes of the homeowners. Yes, the pond doesn't belong to them but still, I find little pleasure in experiencing it as it is now.

And third, the pond just doesn't worth it. It's just a tiny little pool of hot water. When I visited it, it was flooded with ocean water (high tide!) and it didn't look appealing. And it will get crowded closer to the evening. I just can't justify all the hassle it took us to get there with the experience I've got from that pool. Nearby Ahalanui hot water pond is thousand times easier to reach, friendlier, has public facilities like restrooms and showers and much better overall.

All I can say about "Champagne pool" is that it's a very rude joke that Andrew made on homeowner's society. That's it.

2. Green sand beach -- this is not a road at all. Not even 4WD. Maybe a tank could traverse that road ok but not a Jeep. I couldn't made it. I should've found another quiet beach nearby that I can enjoy all by myself (the big black sand beach was overrun by crowds plus 2 buses with schoolkids arrived. Ouch!)

3. Waipi'o Valley is a must. I spent a night at the beach and it was magestic. Probably, the highest experience of my trip. Of course, some locals were saying that I'm not allowed to stay there (but then the beach belongs to the state, isn't it??) as well as some kids were telling horrible stories that locals come down at night and burn tourists tents -- so I could give a free ride home to those kids :) Yeah, it's that easy to fool me!

Anyway, it's a great place and I would like to retire there!

4. You *don't* need to cross the stream when you're looking for the trailhead to Hi'ilawe falls. The trailhead is right between telegraph table and the stream, closer to the stream. Just park there and go. It's a hard hike but well worth it! Beautiful and gigantic falls -- and you *must* experience it no matter what.

Here's some pics from there: [...] The last picture is the photo of the stream that you shouldn't cross (looking west, toward the falls). The trailhead just to the left of this stream.


What else? You don't have to pay to camp in Big Island. Spencer was closed for some party when I was there so we stayed on the hills next to Hapuna beach. Nice place except some jerks parked next to us and listening loud music until I screamed.

I highly recommend Ho'okena beach park for camping -- nice and serene place, nice sand and pretty safe. No cell phone coverage, though (is that a plus or a minus?)

Also I would rate as recommend Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill. It's good and well worth the visit. And Jackie is the friendliest restaurateur I've ever seen :)

Another thing: you will *need* some kind of a diving certificate (worth [...]) before you can go diving for Manta Rays. Without it they can offer snorkeling which is rather stupid, given the tiny price difference. We didn't have certificates and we didn't know we need ones before the very last minute. Surprisingly, no one on the team mention them and I even started fitting equipment for us. But then one French blond guy showed up and said that we should possess a certificate (what's for??). Well, most likely, he wanted to have some more business for the Big Island Divers but instead they lost us. I've got impression that the whole team silently hated him for mentioning it (well, it's kind of recession out there and we were about to part with [...]!) but couldn't say anything. So beware: be prepared and download some kind of a certificate from the internet before you go. I'll do that next time for sure!


I didn't do many of tropical vacations so far (just Egypt, Spain, Dominican republic and Hawaii) but I like the Big Island the most. It's a wonderful place to visit and really great overall. When I grow old, I want to live there, for sure.

That's it so far. Maybe I'll add some more later! Stay tuned! ;)

This must be the Family Circus of guide books--highly recommended but full of bad advice. For example: recommends a snorkeling spot that is a dying reef and is unofficially closed to responsible tourists. Additionally,the organization of the book is difficult to use--like what if we don't know exactly where we are, where should we eat? We won't find it in this book! Stick with Fromer's.

As the author of a spiritually-themed book entitled "The Misadventures of Sister Mary Olga Fortitude," I appreciate any book that opens the doors to spiritual understanding. There are few contemporary books that will do this for you in such a poetic way.

This is a book containing eternal truths. It was given to me as a high school graduation present many years ago. At the time, I found it beautiful, but I couldn't understand it. That is because I hadn't experienced life.

Selections from this book were read at my wedding. The sections on love speak of what it is truly about. Most of us never have an inkling of what true love is since we are caught up in a world of attachment to illusions and delusions. This book will help you to break through them.

This is a classic that will stand the mark of time such as the Bible has done. Kahlil Gibran is an old soul who speaks in a language that can be embraced by people of any faith.

The book is filled with metaphors and parables. It is almost as if Jesus himself is speaking through the author. Whether or not you will be able to comprehend what the author is speaking about, The Prophet will plant seeds that can bear good fruit.

Davis Aujourd'hui, author of "The Misadventures of Sister Mary Olga Fortitude"

I evidently misread the writeup, I thought it was a hardback. It was a cheap paperback. I got it as a present so I couldn't send it back but I'm very dissapointed for the cost!

Gibran may be a poet, rather than a true prophet - but the simple truths in this book seem applicable to all religions. The short passages on love, children, pain, beauty, death and other timeless topics are full of insight and inspiration, but completely lacking in the politics and self-righteousness that pervade so many religions. This book is goodness, plain and simple, and it changed my life more than any other book I can recall reading.

the excellent condition and speedy receipt of this product will always encourage me to purchase items from Amazon and their providers.

WONDERFUL!!!!!!!

The author is way before his time. A true visionary with a pure and simplistic approach to the "Keys of Life". Hard to believe that all this was composed circa 1928. R. Steel

I loved this book, the author really got down with this one. This book is also very detailed, its like your in a movie. It will have you on the edge of your seat. This one is now on my favorties list.

THIS BOOK WAS SO GOOD, i COULDNT PUT IT DOWN. i GAVE IT TO ALL MY FRIENDS AND THEY FELT THE SAME

This book is a great read.Kamone is left with her two siblings after their drug addict mother abandons them.She turns to the streets to survive yet they might just kill her.I love the main character Kamone is gritty and tough and also has a soft side.I couldn't put this book down.

Okay, let me begin by saying this book did not do it for me at all. I was anticipating such a great story by all these great reviews, but the book was just about another light skin, long hair, uneducated ghetto chick, and a good looking, drug dealer. To make matters worse she was so young and although his age was never mention (some given details can provide an estimate) it was just wrong. I do not enjoy reading stories about grown man having sex with 15 yr olds whether they're in love, she's mature for her age or whatever. I've read a lot of street fiction and most of them tend to have young female protagonists, early twenties or late teens sometimes, but 15! come on, even the sex parts which are usually hot in street novels just seem dead wrong in that book.

I read this book the first time in 2006 when I was pregnant. I thought it was GREAT!! I cried through most of the book. But because I was emotional during that time I thought, Imma read it again to see if it was really that good. And it was!! This book has everything I love in urban writing: erotica, scandal, twists, turns, erotica, erotica, and a heart felt story. I recommend it, trust you won't be disappointed!

This is the first book I've read by Keisha Ervin and I must say that I was pleasantly surprised in her ability to craft a storyline that grabbed and held my attention. Lively characterization and intense dialogue. At times I wanted to choke Quan and I found myself rallying for Mo. Sherry turned out to be not who I expected so a lot of surprise there. Despite his age, Boss was the man of my dreams! After I got used to the St. Louis lingo and grew accustomed to the the designer names that were consistently dropped (some of which I had never even heard of), the book read with ease and with so much raw emotion with experiences that I could personally relate to. This is one of the few novels of this genre that I can say sincerely had a positive impact on my life. The author deserves accolades. Can't wait to read more of her work.

This book was really good, I had read it already and posted my review but as always, som of my reviews dont post. Im happy that Mo moved on to someone who appreciated her. Keisah Ervin, did it with this book... Thumbs up.

I must say this is a very good book that I would recommend to any woman in a mentally or physically abusive relationship who doesn't have the strength to get out. This could be an eye-opener for those in such relationships and bring some hope to many. Sometimes your wants aren't what you need... Sometimes we end up saying shoulda, woulda, coulda and this book says it all... I love how there was a little bit of this and a little bit of that from various authors' quotes in this book... This book is the truth and I can say that many women go through this (puttin up with a mans ego) but hate to admit it. True love really doesn't hurt!

Keisha E, is the best! Every page was longed for! Her writing was so true and how she flowed characters from her other books in the story just to let you know how there were doing was awesome! I love this author she gives us what we want: DA HOOD, DRAMA, HATE and Ghetto love! LOVED IT

I have to admit...I have read this book at least 5 times...I love it.. I love it...I love it....It's real and just uncut..I didnt felt like Mo was stupid..she was in love and had to realize her worth and when she did things turned around for her....and My Gosh when she met BOSS....I really dont think men like that exist..LOL..but if they do let me know where they at...lol....but hands down this was an awesome book and i highly recommend it....Keisha Ervin is an excellent author..I have read everything by her and can't wait for the next one!!!

Found comfort in one of the spiritual "giants" sharing in raw,uncencorsed feelings. Gave me permission to feel and revealed the journey is not so different for anyone else. Realizing this was freeing in itself. Have recommened this book to other family members and friends.

When I think of C.S. Lewis, I think of the children's books. But this is a book for sophisticated adult. If you are grieving, you will be touched by Lewis' words. I found them so tender and sincere, that I cried. It is a short book, but deeply personal. The beauty of it is that anyone who has grieved for the person they deeply cared for will instantly recognise feelings, deep emotions and internal chaos of the grieving person. It is one of the most beautiful books I have ever read. Lewis' words are magical and transformational.

After having lost my wife to cancer a few months ago, I found C. S. Lewis' feelings on the loss of his wife pertinent to my feelings. Lewis is a deep thinker and sometimes it takes some study and reflection to draw out his message.

I got this for my mother shortly after my beloved dad died in November. They had been married for 57 years. While Lewis' marriage was tragically short by comparison, I suspect many widowers and widows can relate to his anguish. This is a profoundly personal memoir from a brilliant Christian theologian. Yes, he wrestles with theological questions, but in a way many of us can relate to. This is by no means a "preachy" book, and it's brief, just 70-some-odd pages. Brought low by devastating grief, Lewis' expressions of pain are at times raw and heart-rending. Ultimately, however, his musings are life- and faith-affirming. I recommend this to anyone who has lost a loved one -- I benefited from it as a bereaved daughter -- and particularly to mourners who are Christians.

C.S. Lewis published A Grief Observed under the pseudonym N. W. Clerk, (the N. W. is Anglo-Saxon shorthand for nat whilk, "I know not whom"). In fact, the book was never published under Lewis' name while he lived. First published in 1961, it has been called an unsettling book and the use of a pseudonym seems to indicate that Lewis knew that it would be found so.

Some argue that it is not about Lewis' anguish over his wife's, Joy's, death but instead a fictional account of grief. Mary Borhek summarizes the position of those who hold this view: "The only reasons I can see for believing the book to be a fictionalized account are a desire to distance oneself from the extreme discomfort of confronting naked agony and an unwillingness to grant a revered spiritual leader and teacher permission to be a real, fallible, intensely real human being."

Still others object to Lewis' candid expressions of anger at God, suggesting the book demonstrates Lewis' loss of faith: John Beversluis in his C. S. Lewis and the Search for Rational Religion states that "There is no case for Christianity in this book. Gone are the persuasive arguments and the witty analogies. Gone, too, are the confidence and urbanity evident in The Problem of Pain...The fundamental crisis of the book is a crisis of meaning, a crisis of such paralyzing magnitude that Lewis tries to distance himself from it in every possible way."

Noelene Kidd in A Grief Observed: Art, Apology, or Autobiography? argues the book "is not simply a record of Lewis's grief at the loss of his beloved wife...but a dissection of grief itself. The work is chiefly an apology concealed by art." Still others find the book, while a deeply moving account of loss, overly introspective and emotional, verging on the maudlin. Yet Lewis avoids bathos in the book at least in part because of a clipped, prose style characterized by short, simple sentences and brief, almost snapshot-like paragraphs. These stylistic devices prevent his wallowing in excessive self-pity; in effect, he becomes a surgeon analyzing a patient's medical chart. Ironically, of course, he is at the same time both surgeon and patient."

Don King has written:
"A close consideration of the prose style of A Grief Observed suggests the book may be read as vers libre or free verse, poetry relying not upon a regular metrical pattern but instead upon pace or cadence. Furthermore, whereas conventional poetry places a premium upon the foot and the line, free verse finds its rhythm in the stanza. Accordingly, the short paragraphs of A Grief Observed function as stanzas linking it with other ostensibly prose works such as Psalms and the Song of Songs. If we read Lewis' book this way, we may find that while his focus upon traditional poetic conventions in his consciously conceived poetry actually restrains his poetic impulse--that is, his concern with form overshadows his poetic sensibilities--the release he experiences unconsciously in free verse liberates his poetic impulse so that A Grief Observed becomes his greatest poem."

As I read A Grief Observed I had all this in the back of my mind. Occasionally I would find myself pulling parts of it out and rewriting them in my mind to reflect more of what I saw as in a poetic structure. Here are a few of what I did. I found they made the book more memorable for me, rather than saving a few quotations which is my normal reading practice.

Her Absence
At first I was very afraid of going to places where H. and I had been happy,
Our favorite pub, our favorite wood.
But I decided to do it at once,
Like sending a pilot up again as soon as possible after he's had a crash.
Unexpectedly, it makes no difference.
Her absence is no more emphatic in those places than anywhere else.
It's not local at all.
I suppose that if one were forbidden all salt one wouldn't notice it much more in any one food than in another.
Eating in general would be different, every day, at every meal.
It is like that.
The act of living is different all through.
Her absence is like the sky, spread over everything.


After All Hope Was Gone
It is incredible how much happiness, even how much gaiety, we sometimes had together,
After all hope was gone.
How long, how tranquilly, how nourishingly,
We talked together that last night!
And yet, not quite together.
There's a limit to the 'one flesh.'
You can't really share someone else's weakness, or fear or pain.
What you feel may be bad.
It might conceivably be as bad as what the other felt,
Though I should distrust anyone who claimed that it was.
But it would still be quite different.
When I speak of fear, I mean the merely animal fear,
The recoil of the organism from its destruction;
The smothery feeling; the sense of being a rat in a trap.
It can't be transferred.
The mind can sympathize;
The body, less.
In one way the bodies of lovers can do it least.
All their love passages have trained them to have, not identical, but complementary,
Correlative,
Even opposite, feelings about one another.
We both knew this.
I had my miseries, not hers;
She had hers, not mine.
The end of hers would be the coming-of-age of mine.
We were setting out on different roads.
This cold truth, this terrible traffic regulation
('You, Madam, to the right
-- you, Sir, to the left')
Is just the beginning of the separation
Which is death itself.


Praise Is The Mode Of Love
Praise is the mode of love which always has some element of joy in it.
Praise in due order;
Of Him as the giver,
Of her as the gift.
Don't we in praise somehow enjoy what we praise,
However far we are from it?
I must do more of this.
I have lost the fruition I once had of H.
And I am far, far away in the valley of my unlikeness,
From the fruition which,
If His mercies are infinite,
I may some time have of God.
But by praising I can still,
In some degree, Enjoy her,
And already, In some degree,
Enjoy Him.
Better than nothing

Dr. Seuss teaches us how critical it is to care for the environment in this riveting, rhyming masterpiece!

"The Lorax" is one book I always have in my teaching bag as I go from school to school, especially in the Spring, when Earth Day comes near. The other I always bring is "The Sneetches", that teaches brotherhood and fairness. I always read it to the kids at school for Dr. King's birthday. Many of Dr. Seuss's books hold a special life lesson for the readers, young and not so young. "Horton the Elephant" teaches us to keep our word and be steadfast, "The Butter Battle Book" shows the stupidity of war, for just two examples out of many.

One more I always have with me is "The Jester Has Lost His Jingle" by David Saltzman. The lesson is "It's Up To Us To Make A Difference, It's Up To Us To Care." Also," Laughter Is Hiding Inside Each Of Us". David wrote this beautiful, engaging picture book when he was suffering from non Hodgkins Lymphoma as a senior at Yale. After he died, his mother and dad had it published and started an amazing non profit, "The Jester and Pharley Phund". This organization benefits hospitalized children, promotes literacy at public and private schools, and imparts David's beautiful spirit and his lesson of love and laughter to every reader.

All of these books make us better people and a more beautiful society. They are all not to be missed in the education of our young.

I had forgotten just how good,..and sad this book was. I purchased it for my 3 year old because he loves Seuss but found that my 5 year old enjoyed it even more. I had forgotten the details of this story and bought it to add to our Seuss collection. It is a cautionary tale about greed and pollution but leaves room for hope if even one person takes action. This book is a classic but the message is more pertinent now then ever. It has become one of our favorites.

Dr. Seuss' best work is still, 'The Cat in the Hat'.

But this one is not too bad. On the one hand, it could
be taken to be an allegory about European Imperialism,
and the exploitation of Africa, for minerals, diamonds,
metals, and so forth, while the indigenous people are
treated with contempt. It could also be taken to be
a cautionary tale about overconsumption and the destruction
of the environment. One thing to note, especially if the
reader is Jewish, is that the Traffula trees bear fruit.
The Law of Moses allows for the cutting down of trees which
do NOT bare fruit. The Traffula trees however, bare fruit.
The trees are also used in the production of clothing, Thneed
suits. According to the Law of Moses, a tree which does not
bare fruit, may be used to make housing.

President George Washington, according to myth, is said to have
chopped down a cherry tree when he was a child, and is then said
to have claimed that he was incapable of telling a lie.

That said, the Traffula trees reminded me of cotton plantations.
Some economists have said that slavery in the US South ended,
only because it became too expensive to keep slaves. The machine
age, with cheap oil, made it possible to harvest cotton without
using too many labourers. And so, this story may also be seen
as being racist, in the sense that it suggests that expensive
oil, might lead to the return of the "brown bara-ballas (sp?).
"They" (Babylon) will use persons like light bulbs, a disposable
resource. Instead of killing people, "they" would rather enslave
them, keep them alive so long as they are productive. Economists
refer to slaves as "human capital".

I did not like this story, but it did provide some food for
thought. Wherefore, I recommend it for adults only. Yet, how
can you fight an enemy if you do not know the enemy exists?
When is the appropriate age, to tell a child, An Inconvenient
Truth? Such as, slavery and exploitation, what is called
"racism", exists?

Very cute book for elementary-early middle school-aged children. I use it in my 6th grade science class as a fun way to wrap up our environmental studies unit along with the movie version.

My students loved this book. It was a great introduction to our natural resources unit.

Best guide book. Written in real language. I didn't agree with everything, but these are real honest opinions, not bogus tourist plugs.

A great guide book. Tells it like it is. I just used this book on my visit to Hawaii last week.

I'm taking this with me on the plane for sure; it gives comprehensive, well-rounded, balanced information. It makes the idea of vacationing in Oahu so appealing, but reminds you of the things you should be wary of (overpaying for food/lodging, things that live in the ocean and will bite you, other tourists).

I would recommend it to anyone who wants a realistic interpretation of what it means to be going to Oahu.

I purchased a copy of this book as a gift for a friend after using it myself last summer. I found the information to be right on and completely dependable. It made navigating the island easy, and it helped us find some out of the way places we may otherwise have missed. Great resource!

Just got back from our trip to Oahu and Kauai. Bought many books before our trip, but only brought these. We found the Oahu book to be better than the Kauai book. Everything that we did on Oahu was recommended, and we were not disappointed.
We were disappointed by a couple of the recommendations for Kauai.
Food reviews you have to take with a grain of salt. I assume the same for hotel/resort reviews (we stayed in a condo).
All the info and sites to see were "spot on" and GREAT. Biggest reccomendation is to get a car and get out of Waikiki and explore. Oahu is SO much better than just Waikiki.
Looking forward to our next trip to the islands and will only buy the Big Island and Maui books from these guys next time!

I purchased this book two years ago and i'm happy to say this book was one of the greatest resouces on the planet for authors and publishers. I have used this book to launch me into many things. This book has helped exposed me to other avenues to market my book. So I say kudos! Mr.Kramer keep up the good work! My book is on amazon: My Mother Told Me! Why Didn't Your Mother Tell You?

Machina Ervin,Author
CEO, Big Erv publishing, LLC
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Make Friends and Sell Books

John Kremer seems to live and breathe book marketing. One of his mottos is that selling is all about making friends and the more you work with 1001 Ways to Market your Book the sooner you recognize the truth in that statement. Connecting with people and networking is all about making friends.
The first time you thumb through the 700-page book you are almost overwhelmed by the daunting task ahead. Just turn a couple of pages and you'll find the dedication. It's only a few lines but near the bottom is a line filled with hope. John says, `Take your time. Do it right. And enjoy.'
Keep that in mind and do one task at a time. Then before you know it, you'll be highlighting sections and marking page numbers for points of reference.
The book contains everything from Internet sales, websites, blogs and newsletters to bookstores and book fairs. And a whole lot more.

Tom Barnes author of:
`Doc Holliday's Road to Tombstone,' `The Goring Collection,'
`The Hurricane Hunters and Lost in the Bermuda Triangle.'

This is by far the best book on the market for marketing books. It is literally a bible for book marketing. I think I have read it 5 times and bought another one for the co-author of my book. It's a must have book for self-publishing authors.

This book is the single best book - or guide - ever compiled for marketing, promotion and the inner workings of the publishing industry! I've bought several copies for fellow publishers and new writers to teach them about what to expect after they write their books. I have 18-years of experience in the ad agency world and this beats anything I've read from ANY industry - I've used John Kremer's approach of identifying each niche with many of my consulting clients. I've read it cover-to-cover several times over the years and it never fails to get my creative mind into high-gear . . . Best $35 I've ever invested!

I own this book and refer to it often. It will be tabbed, marked up and well worn. However, it is brutally long. You will have to wade through it to find the areas that are relevant to you. At first glance, it's hundreds of pages are enough to make you turn and run (and I LIKE to read), but stick with it. Every read will enlighten you with more ideas. I have used this as a foundation for creating a marketing plan for my books.

This is THE ONE book every uniformed service member must read: Military, Police, and Fire. Training Officers - you owe it to your team to read this book: their lives depend on it. It provides the science behind why we must train as hard and realistically as we do. And when we encounter that deadly force event, it provides the psychological tools we need to servive the event and the aftermath. Thank you Dave and Loren; you've made my fire team stronger.

This is an essential book if you even plan to address serious situations or if are a loved one to someone who addresses serious situations. My strong advice, read the book. It is disappointing that the military doesn't require this.

Personally, I think it is a commitment of anyone who is "under the umbrella" of a free society should have this as a required reading. Not only does it help one understand how combat really works, it may also help one in their own unintended brush with a car accident, injury or any other traumatic event. This includes ALL first responders. If in doubt, check it out. They put an enormous effort into it. Well worth the read.

Paul

This book is wonderful at laying at all the intricate details; psychological and physical at being in deadly combat. It was kind of annoying to read about how video games are programming all of our children to be mindless killing machines but that is small flaw in an otherwise flawless work.

This book is the best i have read that gives the future warrior a better understanding of what they can expect emotionally in combat. It gives the warrior who has been there explanations for why they feel what they do or questioning themselves on what is going on in my head after combat. Importantly it gives those warriors who have not lived combat & will not due to age, etc but think they are prepared emotionally - reality in a hard world. GREAT BOOK. Highly recommended.

This book should be required reading throughout the country of Law Enforcement and Military alike. The psychological and emotional effects of combat and having to use force in a daily "work environment" are well stated and relavent. Lt. Col. Grossman is the epitome of the warrior spirit and teacher to those who enter the world of warfare.

Aaron Shepard doesn't mince words. He won't tell you how to make a million dollars, and he won't tell you how to write the next great American novel. But he will tell you how you can really make a living as a self-published author.

I wish I'd picked up his book a few years ago--it would have saved me the pain of bad reviews and some hard lessons learned. Aaron's book is going to replace Dan Poynter's book as the next self-publishing bible... it may have happened already.

Thanks Aaron. I can't imagine how many authors you've already helped!

Once you have written a novel you realize marketing is just as much work. Aiming at Amazon, makes so much sense, tips are plentiful, and the path is east to follow. If you've written a book, you want to be on Amazon with the full experience of utilizing Amazon's vast empire.

Norm Applegate
Author: Blood Bar, A Vampire Tale

I stumbled upon this book when I was considering writing a book of my own. It has been one of the most used books I own, with post-it notes all over. I have read and re-read it as I went through the process of writing and publishing my book. Although I eventually chose a different route than lightning source, I still found the material relevant and pragmatic.

I'm only about 1/3 of the way through the book; but it's quite obvious this guy knows from whence he speaks. The tips are excellent. The flow of the copy is very good, not to mention very easy to grasp. I would, without a doubt, recommend this to anyone who is looking to publish their own work.

Mr. Shepard has done an excellent job with researching Amazon.com statistics. He is a teacher at heart and in his book, he demonstrates in terms everyone can understand just how to market a book using Amazon.com.

Let me offer a little history in my decision to buy and read Aiming at Amazon. My book has been available for purchase on Amazon for a year now. However, my primary marketing has been through my website. I've spent some time selling directly off my web pages. This has meant fulfilling orders personally.

Keep in mind that my book had already experienced momentum and has had a history of sales with Amazon.com. However, I decided to apply the principles outlined in the book. The first changes I made included: adding a subtitle, directing my customers to Amazon.com, revising my blog, and updating the book's description. As a result, I have noticed a significant increase in sales and performance within a week. Additionally, I am selling more books without having to personally fulfil orders. The book created a marketing focus and I am confident that following the instructions in this book has helped increase sales performance.

My testimony or review reflects the increased success of a POD book with a track record. Mr. Shepard is careful to teach that a book's marketing success on Amazon takes time. So, results may vary. I do feel confident that a new book with good content will become successful with the application of lessons taught in Aiming at Amazon.

This book reveals secrets that can only help POD publishers and authors and I highly recommend it.