50 Ways to improve women's lives...the essential women's guide to achieving equality, health, and success
by the National Council of Women's Organizations
Inner Ocean Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 1-930722-45-1
$10.36 (Amazon)
I have to say I found this one kind of "ho-hum." Each short article is written by someone of importance, like U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein and Jill J. Norris of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, but none of the ideas were revolutionary to me. They advocated getting politically involved, working to promote and support your favorite cause, and investing in women-owned businesses worldwide. The best thing about the book is the terrific list of websites and resources in the Endnotes and Resources sections.
Adoption: Your Step-by-Step Guide
Using Technology & Time-Tested Techniques to Expedite a Safe, Successful Adoption
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P.
American Carriage House Publishing
ISBN:0-9705734-2-1
$23.07 (Amazon)
This is one of the best books on how to adopt a child that I have ever seen. The author explains all the steps, from deciding if you are ready to adopt a child to the resources available and how to adopt internationally. She also talks what you should consider legally, what to consider if you decide to write the "dear birth mother" letter, how to pay for your adoption, and lots of other facts and figures. If you're planning to adopt, this is a book you should read.
Buzzmarketing
Get People to Talk About Your Stuff
by Mark Hughes
Published by Penguin Group
ISBN: 1-59184-092-9
$16.29 (Amazon)
This book will get your creative juices flowing. The author gives many examples of great marketing ideas that worked. He talks about an Internet company, Half.com, that managed to get a town to rename itself to Half.com so the company could "get on the map" and use it in its publicity campaign. If you follow Mark Hughes 6 secrets to publicity success, you'll be well on your way to fame.
