"Meadowlands" is a compilation of haiku and photographs inspired by walking the meadow paths in my little corner of the world. I started writing haiku and taking photos during the COVID-19 Pandemic as a way to both interpret and find solace in the beauty of nature.

Meadowlands: A Haiku Collection

Arts & Photography

Torde, Ruth

Photography & Video

Laurel Elite Books

2022 CIPA EVVY Gold Award Winner in Motivational/Inspirational, Bronze Memoir 
This is the story of my younger brother, Dr. Manu Dua, who battled oral cancer for almost two years. 
These are a series of blogs that he penned when faced with his own mortality at the young age of 34. He had accepted and made peace with his fate. These blogs are filled with much depth and wisdom. It chronicles his realization of life and what and who truly matters. 
May these blogs serve as a gentle reminder to not take life for granted. That no matter what we plan, things are out of our control, call it our fate or destiny. That through the darkest of times, there is still hope, and the power of the human spirit through adversities prevails. 
May you find comfort in his words should you or your loved ones walk this difficult road. 
-Dr. Parul Dua Makkar

Life Interrupted: Dr. Dua’s Survival Guide

Dua, Dr. Manu

Parenting & Relationships

A century ago, Claremont, New Hampshire was a cultural mecca—a destination which drew performers from as far off as Boston and Montreal—and spectators from everywhere in between. 
Imagine if the popular bands of today were to make Claremont, New Hampshire, a tour stop, if your favorite A-list actors stopped by the local cinema for an appearance, or your favorite sports stars played right here in town. 
So it was for a period of time right here in our fair city. 
The Claremont Opera House was a huge draw to big names, to be sure, but other venues in Claremont drew celebrities as well. A few of these places exist today, in altered form, and many of them are gone. None of these venues stand as tall, as proud, and as well preserved as the Claremont Opera House.

Stage Whispers: A Living History, Retold

Parent, Annalisa

Humor & Entertainment

"I just don't know what to think of poor Mr. Johnson's death," CC said, stretching a toe out to pet Benji."What do you mean? He's dead." I stroked Blackbeard from head to tail as he lay across my lap and part of the cushion next to me. He is a very, very big boy. CC rolled her eyes."I know he's dead, but how? And if it was murder, who did it? I just can't imagine anyone we know is a murderer." Her eyes took on a faraway look as if mentally going through a Rolodex of town members."Well, I'm sure the hotshot new sheriff from the city will solve it in no time."When Mr. Johnson, the abrasive and crotchety bank manager who was almost universally disliked, is found dead in his house under suspicious circumstances, best friends CC and Claire decide the new sheriff doesn't know enough about small towns, and the people who live there, to solve the case. They begin asking questions, and generally annoying the sheriff, but one person points the finger at another until there are no answers, just more questions. With lots of reasons to want Mr. Johnson dead, what finally caused somebody to kill him? Could somebody they know really be a killer?Claire's inability to keep her thoughts to herself cause hurt feelings, hilarity, and bodily harm wherever she goes, but that won't stop CC and Claire from trying to find who might be a murderer. Nor do the sheriff's hopefully idle threats, and pointed statements, to keep out of his investigation. As far as Claire is concerned, he doesn't have much of an investigation.To make matters worse every time Claire and the sheriff are in the same area, he ends up injured. She didn't mean to hit him with her car, or slap him, or hit him with a door, or feed him dog biscuits, or run over his foot, or ... well you get the idea. A smart person would avoid the walking hazard that is Claire, but the sheriff keeps turning up wherever Claire goes. Is it a coincidence, or something more? The sparks and injuries fly as Claire and the new sheriff both try to solve the suspicious death of Mr. Johnson.

Claire and the Missing Heir

Literature & Fiction

Nelson, Amanda

Genre Fiction

The old saying goes, "A picture is worth a thousand words." In this case, 45 pictures are worth 1,431 words.Whether you are a hearing sign language interpreter studying for national testing, or a Deaf interpreter preparing for the Certified Deaf Interpreter exam, or simply a working interpreter who would like a firmer grasp of RID's Code of Professional Conduct, this book will benefit you.Many interpreters are visual learners, but unfortunately, most of the resources for training interpreters are not written with visual learners in mind. Finally, The CPC Visually offers study materials accessible to both hearing and Deaf users, providing a way to internalize the standards in a pictorial way.This workbook format will walk you through each tenet and sub-tenet, allowing you to work alone or with a mentor, memorizing each piece of the CPC as you progress through the book. So grab your pencil and let's get started!

The Cpc Visually: Internalize the Standards

Reference

Words, Language & Grammar

Storytelling for Pantsers: How to Write and Revise Your Novel Without an Outline

Are you a fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants writer? Hungry for a book that shows you how to write and revise your novel without an outline?
Discover the secret sauce to help those of us seat-flyers get at least some grounding in what we do, and to find and use a system in the chaos that is pantsing.
This book is intended to help those of us seat-flyers get at least some grounding in what we do, and to find and use a system in the chaos that is pantsing.
This book is for you if you: <ul>
<li>Are still on chapter one - You should read this book if you have started a novel at least 68 times (the same novel) and only written the first chapter</li> <li>Jump around - You should read this book if you write chapter 1. And then chapter 5. And then chapter 2. etc.</li> <li>Write to Discover - You should read this book if you need to write to discover your story. (“I just watch my characters and write down what they do.”)</li> <li>Get Lost in the Weeds - You should read this book if you get lost in the weeds of writing and revision because portions of your novel are in different phases of the writing process.</li> <li>Feel Writing is Complicated - You should read this book if you feel frustrated because “Dang it; writing’s hard enough. Why do I always have to complicate it?”</li> <li>Wear Pants - You should read this book if you think the cover of this book is cool, or wear pants. Because, hey, the cover is cool. So are you, and so is this book. (Who says you can’t judge a book by it’s cover? Pshaw.)</li> </ul>
Author and Writing Coach Annalisa Parent approaches the topic with a mix of humor and depth that will spark your writing.

Parent, Annalisa C

Writing, Research & Publishing Guides

Were you the teacher’s pet in school?
Of course you were.
I created this workbook for you, my A+ pantsers. As you follow along with Storytelling for Pantsers, keep this workbook nearby so you can apply what you’re learning directly to your novel. <ul>
<li>Jot down your favorite writing tips in order as you work through the book</li> <li>Complete creativity-stimulating writing exercises</li> <li>Easily find my best secret sauces</li> <li>Reflect on your own writing and your own novel</li> <li>Discover how to shop for the best-fitting pants. (Just kidding. It won’t help you with that. But if you figure out the Secret Sauce to that one, tweet me, will ya?)</li> </ul>
Storytelling for Pantsers will surely help you become a better writer, but if you want to be the best writer, this workbook will help you get there.

Storytelling for Pantsers: Workbook

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Meadowlands: A Haiku Collection

Life Interrupted: Dr. Dua’s Survival Guide

Stage Whispers: A Living History, Retold

Claire and the Missing Heir

The Cpc Visually: Internalize the Standards

Storytelling for Pantsers: How to Write and Revise Your Novel Without an Outline

Storytelling for Pantsers: How to Write and Revise Your Novel Without an Outline

Storytelling for Pantsers: Workbook