Bøger af Weldon Burge

Tom and Huck have reincarnated as twin white cats, and they're now familiars for a modern-day witch-and, of course, they want to be boys again! This whimsical novel by Lisa Mannetti captures the flavor of Twain's writing, yet brings Tom and Huck to life in a contemporary framework that is utterly delightful! "Huck always said it was a powerful lot of trouble to write a book, and if he'd a known it ahead of time, he wouldn't have gone through with it. That's his version of the truth, anyhow. And it's a lot more work than anyone bargains for when they sit down to write-but you add writin along with me and Huck comin back as twin brothers and the feline familiars of a twenty-first century witch-and you got even more trouble. A whole cauldron-full more. Anyhow, this time I guess it's me that has got to tell our story." The Introduction was written by NY Times best-selling author Jonathan Maberry. The cover illustration is by artist Safira de Meza of the Netherlands, with cover design by Amy York. THIS IS THE YOUNG ADULT (YA) EDITION. An Adult edition has also been written that is more suitable for a more mature audience. "With charming Twain-like wit and style, Lisa Mannetti brings to life an engaging tale that will capture readers' imaginations and take them on the magical ride of their lives. Who wouldn't love feline familiars such as Huck and Tom? I can't recommend this book enough!" -Elizabeth Massie, Bram Stoker-winning author of Sineater, Playback, and Homegrown "Lisa doesn't merely throw some witches and werewolves into some of Twain's old lore. She crafts her own story by absconding with two literary icons and dropping them quite unceremoniously in her world. And the way she does it is both mischievous and charming." -Gef Fox, reviewer for Wag the Fox "Mannetti weaves a beautiful, heartwarming, and humorous fantasy with the delectable Tom and Huck, but resurrects them with the love and care only a true fan and scholar of Twain could." -Meli Hooker, reviewer for Dreadful Tales

TOM AND HUCK HAVE REINCARNATED AS TWIN WHITE CATS ...... and they're now familiars for a modern-day witch-and, of course, they want to be boys again! This whimsical novel by Lisa Mannetti captures the flavor of Twain's writing, yet brings Tom and Huck to life in a contemporary framework that is utterly delightful! The Introduction was written by NY Times best-selling author Jonathan Maberry.AN EXCERPTHuck always said it was a powerful lot of trouble to write a book, and if he'd a known it ahead of time, he wouldn't have gone through with it. That's his version of the truth, anyhow. And it's a lot more work than anyone bargains for when they sit down to write-but you add writin along with me and Huck comin back as twin brothers and the feline familiars of a twenty-first century witch-and you got even more trouble. A whole cauldron-full more. Anyhow, this time I guess it's me that has got to tell our story.REVIEWS "With charming Twain-like wit and style, Lisa Mannetti brings to life an engaging tale that will capture readers' imaginations and take them on the magical ride of their lives. Who wouldn't love feline familiars such as Huck and Tom? I can't recommend this book enough!" -- Elizabeth Massie, Bram Stoker-winning author of Sineater, Playback, and Homegrown "If you're a fan of Twain, it's a must-read. If you're in the mood for some humor and fantastical escapades, this book is a pretty safe bet, as well. Lisa's done it again." -- Gef Fox, reviewer for Wag the Fox "Mannetti weaves a beautiful, heartwarming, and humorous fantasy with the delectable Tom and Huck, but resurrects them with the love and care only a true fan and scholar of Twain could." -- Meli Hooker, reviewer for Dreadful Tales "If you love reincarnation stories that adhere to life's many lessons, then this book is for you. If you believe in witches and other followers of nature's natural order, then this book is for you. And yes, If you love cats, this book is also for you." -- Terrie L. Relf The cover illustration is by popular artist Glenn Chadbourne, with the cover design by Amy York. THIS IS THE ADULT EDITION. A Young Adult (YA) edition has also been published that is more suitable for a younger audience.

"There is poison in the fang of the serpent, in the mouth of the fly, and in the sting of a scorpion; but the wicked man is saturated with it." - ChanakyaWICKEDNESS RULES IN THESE SHORT STORIESAvaricious, cruel, depraved, envious, mean-spirited, vengeful, evil-the wicked have been with us since the beginnings of humankind. You might recognize them and you might not. But make no mistake. When the wicked cross your path, your life will never be the same. Do you know someone wicked? You will. The 21 suspense, horror, and fantasy stories in the Someone Wicked anthology were written by the members of the Written Remains Writers Guild and its friends, and was edited by JM Reinbold and Weldon Burge. Reckonings - Gail Husch The Flenser - Billie Sue Mosiman The Fire of Ibis - Mike Dunne Sven Bloodhair - Christine Morgan The Chances - Ramona DeFelice Long Abracadabra - Russell Reece The Plotnik Curse - Carson Buckingham Mirror Mirror - Chantal Noordeloos The Next King - Patrick Derrickson Home Improvements - Barbara RossMissing - JM Reinbold Despair - Shaun Meeks Sisters: A Fairy Tale - Liz DeJesus The Flowering Princess of Dreams - Doug Blakeslee The Semi-Aquatic Blue Baker of Borneo - Justynn Tyme The Tail of Fate - Ernestus Jiminy Chald Right-Hand Man - Weldon Burge Ultimate Betrayal - Joseph Badal Impresario - Maria Masington Sometimes the Good Witch Sings to Me - L.L. Soares The Devil Inside - Shannon Connor WinwardThe illustration for the cover was created by Jamie Mahon. Cover design by Amy York. "Each story really keeps your interest. There is a little something for everyone's taste." -- Leslie A. Borghini, author of Angel Heat "This is a perfect example of a top-notch collection of mostly spectacular stories from a wide array of authors." -- Art Griswold

SPINE-CHILLING BODY HORROR FICTIONMonstrous transplants. Appalling amputations. Bizarre implants. Nightmarish forms of body enhancements. Disturbing, perverse, often gut-wrenching stories--all between the covers of this anthology. Here are 20 tales by some of today's best horror, suspense, and science fiction writers. The stories are not for those who are faint of heart or squeamish, or who are easily offended by nasty language, bloody violence, and freakish body augmentations. You've been warned!Bootstrap--The Binds of Lasolastica -- Michael BaileyIdol -- Michael LaimoUnplugged -- Adrienne JonesComfort -- Charles ColyottYou With Me -- Christopher NadeauThe Shaping -- Scott NicholsonSomething Borrowed -- J. Gregory SmithEquilibrium -- John ShirleySawbones -- L.L. SoaresWhirling Machine Man -- Aaron J. FrenchSex Object -- Graham MastertonThe Sad, Not-So-Sad, Ballad of Goat-Head Jean, Ambivalent Devil Queen -- Michael Louis CalvilloLocks of Loathe -- Jezzy WolfeBy Hook -- Elliott CaponCreeping Death -- Armand RosamiliaParaphilia -- Lisa MannettiIndependence Day -- P.I, BarringtonMarvin's Angry Angel -- Jonathan TemplarChange of Heart -- Rob M. MillerHearing Mildred -- Weldon BurgeREVIEWS"If director David Cronenberg edited an anthology, this would be that book." -- HORROR WORLD"Hardcore studies of shocking monstrosities that will enthrall and entice even the most hardened horror fan." -- FANGORIA"This anthology will not let you down!" -- TALES OF HORROR

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As the Admission Director of a private school, you're probably amazed at the many different ways prospective families discover your school hearing positive word of mouth from a friend of a friend of a friend, coming across your school Web site during a Google search, reading about your school in a magazine or newspaper, receiving one of your direct mail pieces, watching one of your sports events or attending a school play or concert, or hearing the School Head on a local radio talk show. Regardless of how they find you, the key question you must ask is: What do I do when parents and students express an interest in our school?This book answers that question and more! Not only does it answer what to do, but it provides a step-by-step process to bring prospective families into your office and eventually, if you meet their needs, matriculate their children into your school as successful, mission-appropriate students.Keeping the funnel full from top to bottom and free-flowing is the Admission Office's challenge. Your ability to skillfully guide mission-appropriate families through the admission process is essential in guaranteeing your school s future and maintaining its quality. This book helps you assess your process to ensure the effectiveness of your current practices. If your school is having trouble maintaining full enrollment, analyze your admission process using the Admission Funnel as a gauge. As you read this book and follow step-by-step through the funnel process, you're likely to find ways to fine tune your own process and strengthen the overall enrollment program at your school.The book is a based on the experience of the Consultants of Independent School Management and their consulting in private schools for more than three decades; articles published in ISM's two management advisory letters, Ideas & Perspectives and To The Point; and materials used for teaching in ISM's various workshops and seminars.Throughout this book, a fictional K-12, coed day school, Aegis Academy, is used to provide examples and samples to better explain the strategies and techniques discussed. These examples (e.g., contracts, forms, and response letters) are intentionally generic in nature so that you can easily adapt them for your school's unique character and mission.Chapters include: The Foundation of a Successful Private School Admission Process * How Do You Define Your School? * Encouraging and Handling Inquiries * The Visit * The Application Process * The Screening Process * Acceptances (and Waiting Pools) * Enrollment * Matriculation * Evaluating Your Admission Funnel ProcessAppendices include: The Role of the Faculty in Admission * The Online Admission Office * Strategies for Strengthening Relationships With Feeder Schools * Recruiting Students Through Your Summer Program * Admission Procedures for ADA Compliance * The Applicant Survey * The Shared Roles of Your School's Advancement Offices * Re-recruitment Keeping the Students You Want * Recommended Reading"This book is an A-to-Z encyclopedia on the steps of the admission funnel, with a wealth of detailed suggestions at each step along the way. It will be consulted frequently by readers who are new to their Admission Office roles, as well as by those veterans looking to enhance their operation and strengthen their enrollment. The chapter on all aspects of the campus visit alone is worth the price of this book." --Roger Dillow, Director of Admission, Friends Select School (Philadelphia, PA)