Saturday, 31 July 2010

Steps to Write an eBook For the Beginners

The thought of writing an eBook for the first time is a nerve-wracking task. However, it is not as disturbing or difficult as it seems. The beginners can create digital books easily and swiftly by following some simple steps. You can divide your voluminous data into manageable chunks. A person can use these digital books for publishing them on the Internet. It can also be used to transfer data from one system to another for coordination reasons.

A person, who intends to write an electronic book for the first time, should first decide the subject-matter on which he will write the digital book. One can write a digital book on subjects such as finance, business, accounting, life sciences, history or geography. You can also create reports, projects and dissertations in the form of a digital book. A person can also write a brilliant piece of literature such as poems, stories or sonnets in the form of an electronic book. You can also write articles for promoting your goods and services or imparting knowledge on a subject. If you are writing content for publishing on the Internet, you should keep in mind to use appropriate keywords in the content. These keywords should relate to the business of the company.

They should be the one typed by your target customers while entering a query related to your business. These keywords in the content enable the search engines to crawl your content and index your eBook in their first few pages. This helps the visitor to easily access your content. After deciding the subject, writing it in a document and inserting relevant keywords, you can copy that content in the Word file format. There are several online and offline tools that help you to convert the Word file format into any other file format for eBook. There are several formats to choose such as PDF, exe, HTML and much more. PDF file format is the widely used and portable format for eBooks. A person can convert the Word file format into PDF format with a variety of PDF converter tools. Some of these tools are advanced and modified that can convert the PDF documents into eBook. You can then use the digital books easily and anywhere.

Thursday, 29 July 2010

"Sonnet 38 First time he kissed me" by Elizabeth Barrett Browing (poetry reading)

Or, how Robert got to first base. Chrism is a holy oil, used for anointing, such as at confirmation. If Lizzie had any sensations elsewhere in her anatomy she doesn't mention them, as of course one couldn't in polite society then. And all those damned buttons: - still, "unbuttoning" is one of the sexiest words in the language. So is "moisture" or "stocking tops" - and how about "district nurse"? I'm sorry, I seem to have wandered off topic. Robert did write Porphyria's Lover which must have made her wonder.... Perhaps they never used proper names for their parts. It also makes one wonder how their conversations in the bedroom went, what euphemisms they employed. "Oh. my love, I am so very proud..." "Oh so you are, in perfect purple state. Know then that you are welcome in every corner of my being, my love, my own" "Oh I ache for you, but confound there buttons. I sometimes think this 19th century clothing is designed to make the crown of love inaccessible, I do wish they'd hurry up and invent zip fasteners" "You're nearly there, my love, just two more layers and fifty buttons to go" "Oh...oh..oh....too late...I seem to have anticipated and spent my passion on your bustle, I'm so sorry..." "Ooh - what a shame I was so looking forward to accommodating you - feel no shame for your ardour, what greater flattery could I receive? and it will wash off. Oh, what a prodigious load of chrism! Did you have oysters for breakfast, dear heart?" "Stay as you are, I shall not be downcast ...

Wednesday, 28 July 2010

Finding Your Voice With Your Wedding Readings

At some point, someone (an officiant, a wedding planner) is going to hand you a list of wedding readings.

Throw it out!

If you don't want the same wedding reading as half of the world's population, you would do well to choose your own.

After all, there are no rules when it comes to wedding readings. A passage from Harry Potter can be just as appropriate and perhaps more meaningful to you than a sonnet by William Shakespeare.

Wedding Readings set the mood for the entire ceremony. They can be romantic, literary, traditional, contemporary, sentimental or instructive. You can use famous wedding poems or one written by a friend.

The more formal and traditional your wedding ceremony is, the more likely you are going to want to use traditional verses. If your ceremony is contemporary, you will feel more free to break out of the mold.

Religious ceremonies have their own pattern. For instance, in Catholic ceremonies there are four traditional readings, all of which come from the scriptures, although there are choices for each one.

One of my favorite wedding reading opportunities comes from favorite songs. Often, the people you want to have involved in your ceremony have limited vocal talents. But this doesn't mean that they can't read your favorite love song lyrics. Also, while the music might not be appropriate to the ceremony, the lyrics may express your feelings. Having a friend read the lyrics is a good compromise.

You can find Wedding Reading sites on the internet. These sites compile poems, prose, and other readings and break them down by type of ceremony.

Tuesday, 27 July 2010

Atelier: Plato, Seneca and Aristotle

for an extraordinary gentle-man whom I have the great privilege of calling a dear friend. A feastday sonnet I had wished to write but as I am currently bereft of my muse, I send across the oceans wide a wee songbird to sing my glad tidings in her stead... though, albeit, somewhat late. (She did have to fly a long way...) For all who happen upon this cheery greeting, do visit Phillip's exquisite collection of classical compositions. www.youtube.com or these websites: www.phillipwilcher.com www.australiancomposers.com.au /composers/phillipwilcher/ Scores are also available from the Australia Music Centre - Contact jf@amcoz.com.au ...or...info@amcoz.com.au

Monday, 26 July 2010

Sonnet 17 "Who will believe my verse in time to come..." by William Shakespeare (poetry reading)

Like Sonnet 18, there is little doubt that this was written to a young man. Similarly, there is no justification for any presumption of homoeroticism (not that there's anything wrong with that, according to Jerry Seinfeld) The notes attached to Sonnet 18 apply here, too. It might be addressed to Shakespeare's patron, William Herbert, 3rd Earl of Pembroke, who had already had a son who died at birth. I'm no historian and haven't researched this idea, so perhaps somebody who knows more about Shakespeare will set me straight. tinyurl.com He was a couple of years older than Shakespeare and it is usually accepted that the "Fair Youth" of the Sonnets was younger, so Henry Wriothesley, 3rd Earl of Southampton is a more likely candidate. Some analysis of this sonnet here: www.shakespeares-sonnets.com A portait said to be William Herbert is shown, painted in about 1625. The picture of Shakespeare is called the Cobbe Portrait, claimed to have been painted while he was alive in about 1610. Who will believe my verse in time to come, If it were filled with your most high deserts? Though yet heaven knows it is but as a tomb Which hides your life, and shows not half your parts. If I could write the beauty of your eyes, And in fresh numbers number all your graces, The age to come would say 'This poet lies; Such heavenly touches ne'er touched earthly faces.' So should my papers, yellowed with their age, Be scorned, like old men of less truth than tongue, And your true rights be termed a ...

Sunday, 25 July 2010

Custom Parker Pens - Getting a Boost For Your Business Promotions

Since 1888, Parker has been manufacturing classic and high quality pens. Because of this, it has been considered by many as one of the leading and popular brands of pens in the world. Not only is Parker known for quality but the brand is also famous for its perfection in its fine writing instruments.

Founded by George Parker, Parker pens are simply committed to producing high grade and better pens along with the passion of putting customer satisfaction and unprecedented craftsmanship in the list of priorities. Moreover, Custom Parker Pens are also becoming popular as marketing tools of various companies.

And today, Custom Parker Pens are among the most widely recognised pens in the world. Aside from the brand's prestige, the pens are renowned for their value, superior quality, and outstanding craftsmanship.

Advantages of Using Parker Pens

With the use of Custom Parker Pens, you can also have the prestige that your company is waiting for. You can use these pens to promote your products or services to help you build the power in co-branding these pens into your own brand. These pens make great promotional tools because of their high value. In fact, most people trust Parker pens because of their quality and durability. Your customers and clients are most likely to keep these pens, which means continued advertisement.

Parker pens are also great promotional products in events such as parties, trade shows, employee incentives, and a lot more. Custom Parker Pens will surely be appreciated by your employees, customers, and business partners because people just trust the brand. More than quality, these pens are also very easy and convenient to refill.

Some Vintage Models

Among the choices of custom pens you can use as giveaways to your most important business partners or clients are the following vintage pens.


Made in 1936, the Parker Vacumatic fountain pen was made in Canada and features an ink filling tube that can be locked down by a plunger method. This product is one of the brand's second series of junior models.

The 1931 Parker Duofold Junior Streamlined Deluxe fountain pen is also perfect for your valued colleagues and clients. This product is beautifully coloured with different shades of black pearl along with gold-filled trim.

In 1993, Parker launched the Sonnet series. These models are by far the most attractive fountain pens because of the sterling plated tartan pattern accentuated by silver finish together with a gold plate design.

Friday, 23 July 2010

Fateful Days

All pairs are decided in heaven,
Many agree and accept golden phrase even,
Lucky are those who get desired partner,
Unlucky are those who become good listener,

God gave us sense to think good or bad,
Some doesn't learn even after becoming dad,

Life seems to them like living hell,
Nothing goes right and not doing well,

Knowing not but tied to a knot,
Never asked question or asked what?
All were marrying so did I?
Never knew well before met eye,

Initial days were fine and not so boring,
Problems not few but started pouring,
Preferred living out and most on touring,
Relations getting strained and started soaring,

Never tried to know what exactly matter,
Time was running out to find it later,
In my own house I have became waiter,
Sometimes she call me fool and liar,

Happy days were those I had good freedom,
I used to enjoy more except facing boredom,
Never had it occurred or idea entered seldom,
But to marry was step taken with wisdom.

It jokingly said marriage is like sweet,
Person may enjoy when first time meet,
Who is not marrying may suffer it most,
As what is taste of sweet is permanently lost,

Life is not easy and someone outcry,
Why did he marry without knowing why?
It is easy to watch birds in the sky,
Wings may be weak but ready to fly,

Life can be made better and heaven,
Not caring for odds and try for even,
New views to be injected and made joyful,
Life is worth living after making playful

Who are we to make it hell?
When going is smooth and very well,
Why to think of woes and stories to tell,
It tantamount to cheating as soul for sale

Joy and sadness of the life,
Always in hands of wife,
If she is determined and loyal,
Life may not be hell but always royal.