A talented business woman that I also consider to be a friend through our contact via the internet has just published a wonderful new book, a 2010 edition of “Quirky Marketing - 365 Way to Promote Your Business Using Zany and Non-Traditional Holidays”.

I just purchased a copy and am so impressed!  For each an every month there is an introduction with inspiring thoughts about the month, then a paragraph about each of the significant things that happened in history or that are significant each day of the month…and not all of them are things I’ve heard of (some of those are definitely “quirky” :-).  Finally there is a easy-to-read list of the things that make each day of the month special, and resources that you can print to use to plan how you are going to approach that particular month.  The book explains it all a lot better than I have!

I wish I had purchased this by January 1st, but I can get started right now…and it will still be relevant in the new year.

Here is what she just shared in an email:

ABOUT “Quirky Marketing ~ 365 Ways to Promote Your Business Using Zany and Non-traditional Holidays”

Quirky marketing is not about your run-of-the-mill everyday marketing tactic. It is more than that. It is a combination of the creative, zany and off-the-wall. It’s the ordinary marketing tactics taken to a new level - to create a more inspired, fun and interesting process for marketing products and services. In the Quirky Marketing Calendar you will discover 12 months of quirky, zany and creative marketing ideas from around the globe. Did you know that for instance today, February 8th is Moo Cow Day ~ GOT MILK? ~ This is all about the Dairy industries “GOT MILK” campaign, one of the most powerful, viral advertising programs of all time. In addition to all the great holiday ideas in the book, you can also receive updates with any NEW holidays that are not currently covered in the book.

[To go straight to the offer, please visit this quirky book link]

In addition to 365 Ideas to promote your business, inside this 217 page eBook, I show you how to use the calendar, how to work with the media, give you monthly action plan templates, a blank monthly calendar and more. At the end of each chapter is a comprehensive listing of additional holidays you can explore and use to promote your business. And an expanded resource section. And this years edition has been expanded to include much needed marketing forms that I have used over the years to keep track of all our successes.

You can grab your copy today combined with more than $1,700 worth of bonuses…when you do you will have instant access to Quirky Marketing and all the Bonuses.

The bonuses are only available for a limited time so please hurry and grab your copy today.

I believe this ebook would make an amazing addition to your ebook library or as a gift for a client or colleague. In fact, if you don’t find at least three great ideas to use in your business, I will give you your money back. Guaranteed! But you have to hurry and take advantage of all the amazing bonuses today.

[Go to this link soon so you don’t miss out on the bonuses.]

To your success… and then some,

Heidi Richards Mooney

Author, Quirky Marketing Calendar ~ 365 Ways to Promote Your Business Using Zany and Non-traditional Holidays.
Publisher, WE Magazine for Women www.WEMagazineforWomen.com
Founder Women in Ecommerce www.WECAI.org

I want to take a moment to introduce you to a site a friend is putting together related to books called “eBook Tree Saver“, a nice name for a site, because of the paperless nature of ebooks.  It’s still under construction, but I like the concept.  eBooks, and audio books alike are paperless, and save trees.

Right now she has a partial listing, including free ebooks, some nice recipe ebooks and more, so take a look and see what you think.  Bookmark it, as it is still under construction with lots more to come!

I was recently introduced to a medical software company that is family owned.

As the name of the site, MedicalMags.com, would indicate, the company has compiled a large collection of medical publications over a period of time. The knowledge they have has been gained by working together with many different medical professionals.

On visiting the site, you will find text links along the right, and a slide-show type screen that presents some of the things the site offers. I decided to click on “Skyscape Mobile Software” to see what type of information was available, and found that there were 18 carefully selected publications about topics such as cancer, radiation, anatomy, accidents, fractures…but not as simplistic as this list sounds, these topics are covered in depth for the medical professional.

You may also be interested in the Springer Protocols which include:

• More than 18,000 protocols, 2,000 are added each year
• Based on tried and tested resources including Methods in Molecular Biology
• Collaborative web 2.0 features available on SpringerProtocols
• Specific Online Libraries
• Interconnected on SpringerLink to all Springer content (Online Journals and eReference Works)
• Fully integrated in your library catalogue

This is just a VERY small taste of all the helpful medical information that you will find at the site. I would encourage you to visit to learn more.

I have the pleasure of introducing you to a very special book written by a very special woman.  Pam Archer has written a book that is so timely, as many are planning their Spring and Summer weddings, or if you are an advance planner, fall or winter weddings!   I was planning my daughter’s wedding 5 years ago at this time, and know that anything that you can get your hands on to help is a blessing, and this book would have been on the top of my list.

The book is “99 Things You Wish You Knew Before You Planned Your Wedding“, part of the all new “99 Series”, many future books are in the works. The “99 Series” is a brain-child of Michael Wells and Helen Georgakalis.  But the focus of this post is on Pam’s wonderful book…it is available for download in eBook form for under $8.00 at the link provided, and will soon be available in book form through the author and on Amazon

Pam Archer’s sites include:

http://www.pamelaseventdesign.com and http://www.idoweddings.wordpress.com

Do you need a nice little printable eBook of traditional Christmas Carols so that your family can do a sing-along on Christmas Day, or to use at a gathering, or for some Christmas Caroling?

I have a pretty little eBook with lyrics to many of the well-known Christmas Carols for you, and it’s free! You can print 1, 10, 100 copies, as many as you like, or you can attach the eBook once you have saved it to your computer to an email, and send it along to a friend or friends.

Please click here to “open” the eBook in pdf form.  Once it is opened, you can “save” it on your computer.  You may also be able to “right click” on the link and save it.

Most computers have Adobe readers, which are required to read pdf files.  If yours does not, you can download one here, and there is a free version.

If you have any trouble getting the file to open so that you can save it, please click here and send me an email, I will reply with the ebook attached to my response.

For many, a fun tradition, whether it be with children, or just something you do yourself, is the making of a Gingerbread House.  We watched a program on television about a big Ginger Bread House making competition that takes place each year, and it was amazing to see the designs.

I have a delightful little eBook with step by step guidelines for making your own gingerbread house, please click here to “open” the pdf file.  Once it is opened, you can “save” it on your computer.  You may also be able to “right click” on the link and save it.

Please feel free to “attach” the eBook to an email and forward to a friend, or friends.

Most computers have Adobe readers, which are required to read pdf files.  If yours does not, you can download one here, and there is a free version.

If you have any trouble getting the file to open so that you can save it, please click here and send me an email, I will reply with the ebook attached to my response.

I was visiting a website that provides a LOT of information about CEH Training and noticed that they are offering a free IT Certification Guide, and I love to share any free or reasonably priced books and ebooks that I find with you.

If you go to the site link, then click on the book image in the upper right of the page, you’ll be taken to a web page where you can fill out a form to receive your free guide.  The description above the sign-up form says “Sign up below to receive our IT Career Guide and Certification Roadmap free. Review your current skill level and evaluate your next steps…….. Review job titles and the corresponding certifications…go where you want to go with QuickCert!”

While you’re there, if you have an interest in IT training, they offer a good self-study program, I admit that my knowledge about IT is limited, but there is an abundance of information at the site for those of you that are interested.

It’s time for another blog tour, and what more appropriate theme for a “tour” than “Travel”. Today I’d like to introduce you to an eBook for those who have dreamed of publishing articles for magazines, or writing books, about travel.

In my typically over-active imagination, I’ve always thought, wow, travel writers are as lucky as can be because they can eat at the best places, stay at the best hotels, and visit all those historic or fun destinations that most of us just dream of visiting.  Then after a long day of having all kinds of fun, they can sit back in their lounge chair on the beach or beside a pool, or in their luxurious hotel room, pull out their laptop and whip up an article about their experiences.  Then when they are finished, put everything away, and go out for an evening of more fun-fun-fun!

My bubble was burst, well maybe not entirely burst….let’s just say it was a “reality check”… to read and review “Travel Writing as a Freelancer”, a 64 page eBook for those who are interested in writing about travel as a profession.  It still sounds like it would be great fun, and very interesting, but like most things, it does require some expertise and work.

The Author, Wendy VanHatten, provides point-by-point information on the does and and don’ts of writing about travel.  Along with MANY helpful points in her book, you will be guided through the step-by-step process of writing your first article, how to find places that might publish it, how to communicate with publishers, and so very much more.  You will want to have the publication close at hand as you work through the steps necessary. It’s actually written in the form of a course on writing, with assignments.

Here are the chapter titles for the book to give you just a tiny taste:

• What You Need
• Course Overview
• Class Outline and Assignments
•  Topic #1 - Specializing & Specifics
• Topic #2 - Bright Ideas
• Topic #2 - Selling Your Article
• Topic #4 - Building Blocks
• Topic #5 - Story Structure & Headlines
• Topic#6 - Writing Finesse
• Topic #7 - Travel Photography
• Topic #8 - Toning Up
• Topic #9 - Ethics & Etiquette to Nuts & Bolts
• Habits
• FAQ
• Back to the Beginning

Have those headings, and the idea of writing about travel and how to do it, got you curious?  Then please head over to Travels and Escapes for more information about this instructional eBook and how to purchase it…I believe you receive 3 free reports with the eBook.

To read other impressions and thoughts about this book, follow the tour…the next stop will be at “Blogging Roads” by Julie Roads either later today, or tomorrow, November 18th.