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Self-Publishing For Dummies takes you through the entire process of publishing your own books, starting with the writing and editing process and moving through cover design, printing options, distribution channels, and marketing to a target audience. With the advice in this book, you can tackle self-publishing, no matter what genre you write in. You’ll learn how to retain full control over your work and keep the profits from the sales of your book. In this updated edition, you’ll discover the latest technologies in self-publishing, trends in the world of ebooks, and new marketing techniques you can use online and in the real world.

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Self-Publishing For Dummies is the perfect choice for anyone with an interest in DIY publishing.

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Your unabashed guide to unparalleled canine luxury

Doesn't your dog deserve the best of everything? Each chapter of this unique book focuses on a different way to pamper your pooch and includes detailed information about specific products and services and where to find them (complete with web sites). You'll discover exquisite items from specialty boutiques and designers such as Coach, Gucci, and Tiffany & Co. You'll learn about:
* Healthy gourmet fare for the canine connoisseur
* The latest fashion trends and styles
* Grooming, massages, and Reiki treatments
* First-class canine getaways and travel

From couture to coiffure, plush beds to bejeweled accessories, entertaining toys to health insurance, this is your guide to treating your dog to the good life.

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490 million people log on to YouTube each month - and business owners need to know how to capture them or better yet, be the initial reason for their visit. Jason Rich shares the expertise of practicing entrepreneurs, delivering a step-by-step strategy supported by valuable insights, tips, and resources. From video production to promotion, author Jason R. Rich details how to use the power of YouTube to promote business brands, products, or services, and ultimately, attract new customers. Unfamiliar entrepreneurs receive a full tutorial on pre-production and production essentials from developing video ideas that attract attention to overcoming lighting and sound challenges. Amateur producers receive a full list of equipment needed, gaining tips from well-known YouTubers on how to produce quality spots without breaking the bank.

"The Bachelor's Guide To Life" is jam-packed with detailed information and answers to common questions that every single guy has as they strive to achieve happiness and success.

Discover the secrets for finding and creating the perfect bachelor pad, dating, personal grooming, managing finances, finding an awesome job, enjoying free time and planning for the future.

Read interviews with experts and learn about products and services that can improve the quality of life of any single guy. "The Bachelor's Guide To Life" is ideal for college students, recent graduates, guys who are recently divorced, singly guys looking to improve their lives and "metrosexuals" everywhere.

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Each book is packed with useful insider tips on topics like, staying alive longer, exploring, collecting a powerful arsenal, building, and snagging more victories during each match. When it comes to achieving #1 Victory Royale, the Fortnite Battle Royale: Master Combat Series provides the ultimate competitive edge.

Expert Secrets to Island Travel can help you navigate Fortnite with maximum speed and ease. This illustrated, how-to guide to the best transportation modes the game has to offer will help you travel greater distances faster, stay alive longer, successfully outrun the storm, and reach the perfect position to achieve victory in battles.

Once you know how to walk, run, climb, jump, and tiptoe your way around on the island where each match takes place, you’re ready to master airplanes, rifts, ziplines, and All-Terrain Karts. This unofficial guide holds all the best-kept secrets to getting around the island, maintaining a competitive advantage, and staying on the move until you’re the last soldier standing.