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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| would you recommend me some great books? | 8/30/2007 | Susan Rand |
| Q: First of all, i'm not a native english speaker so i don't want to read something hard like william ... A: I did answer your follow-up question, but I'm afraid it didn't go through. So we will try again. I ... | ||
| would you recommend me some great books? | 8/29/2007 | Susan Rand |
| Q: First of all, i'm not a native english speaker so i don't want to read something hard like william ... A: I have not read either of those books, but either, or both, are sure to help you with your English. ... | ||
| Poe Book of Poems | 3/28/2007 | Dylan Thompson |
| Q: Have a very small book titled The Raven and Other poems by EA Poe, edition 1845. Is this book worth ... A: I am terrible sorry I have taken this long to answer, I have been caught up in midterms. I dont know ... | ||
| Top 100 books in the world!!! | 3/23/2007 | Susan Rand |
| Q: Anyone has idea what is the best top 100 books in the world? ANSWER: Hello Aikiliza: You can find ... A: The only list I could find in all categories is the Harvard Book Store list, here: ... | ||
| Top 100 books in the world!!! | 3/21/2007 | Susan Rand |
| Q: Anyone has idea what is the best top 100 books in the world? A: You can find Time Magazines' list here: ... | ||
| The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain | 2/6/2007 | Dylan Thompson |
| Q: I was wondering about the context this book (Huckleberry Finn) was written in. Like anything ... A: Mike, You have asked a lot of in depth questions. I will start with the easiest and then deal a ... | ||
| Looking for an old book | 12/14/2006 | Susan Rand |
| Q: My dad once read a book in 1965 or 1966 that he really enjoyed, but because he was in the hospital ... A: You didn't say whether the book is fiction or non-fiction, and it does make a difference when trying ... | ||
| need help | 11/30/2006 | Dylan Thompson |
| Q: I was reading this book called A Woman's Beauty: A Put Down or Power Source by Susan Sontag but then ... A: I will take a look, but my guess is that the trap runs like this. Society tell women to be a ... | ||
| passage | 11/29/2006 | Dylan Thompson |
| Q: What does this passage means " How easy it is to start it off by defining womenas caretakers of ... A: I will give this my best shot and if it doesn't' help at all, write me back with the page numbers ... | ||
| why icannot find poem? | 11/25/2006 | Susan Rand |
| Q: why icant find the poem of leona f. florentino the blasted hope,where can i find them? A: Here you go: Ay, gasat ayaunayen aya, ti banag ni ayat ken tungpalna! ... | ||
| I'm looking for a book.... | 11/22/2006 | Susan Rand |
| Q: I have searched everywhere for this book and have had no luck. You may not be able to help me but ... A: Not quite everywhere! I found this at ... | ||
| (Black dog of fate)the book | 11/5/2006 | Dylan Thompson |
| Q: what do he mean when he peter states "the journey into history into the Armenian genocide was for me ... A: Gerri, I am not sure what book you are referring to, Or the author. For me to be able to give a ... | ||
| all the pretty horses, Cormac McCarthy | 11/4/2006 | Dylan Thompson |
| Q: When I was reading the book, I got the feeling that Cormac McCarthy believes the world to be a dark ... A: John, I cannot help write assigned papers, however here are a few tips for Thesis statements. 1. ... | ||
| Essay | 9/22/2006 | Susan Rand |
| Q: I would like to know how to write an essay about a certain book that i hope you have read. It is ... A: I have not read the book you mentioned so can't help you with the particulars. There are several ... | ||
| telling a first edition | 7/30/2001 | Miriam A Kilmer |
| Q: I have found some articles on telling a first edition, but am still not sure about this book. It is ... A: Ordinarily, but not always, the presence of a "1" in the series of numbers means it's a first ... | ||
| Books about colors | 7/15/2001 | Miriam A Kilmer |
| Q: I am looking for a book(s) that have information on the meaning of certain colors (i.e., the ... A: Here are some ideas. I haven't seen the books myself, so these are not exactly recommendations, but ... | ||
| Book Value | 4/4/2001 | Miriam A Kilmer |
| Q: I am trying to find out the value of my copy of Louisa May Alcotts Little Men. It has a green cloth ... A: In the condition you describe, it is unlikely that the book has much financial value. Even if it is ... | ||
| stephen king's the hand | 3/10/2001 | Miriam A Kilmer |
| Q: a friend at work had this thing on his pc called stephen king's the hand. it is a rotating pinwheel ... A: This isn't my category, but I took a quick look for you. I found this website: ... | ||
| Rough Appraisal | 2/24/2001 | Miriam A Kilmer |
| Q: I have a set of books in the original dust jackets by Will and Ariel Durant. There are 11 volumes. ... A: I'm assuming that you are referring to "The Story of Civilization." A complete set in good condition ... | ||
| coronation souvenir book 1937 | 2/22/2001 | Miriam A Kilmer |
| Q: gold leaf hard cover book, by gordon beckles and art editor ivor castle. a daily express ... A: The Library of Congress doews not list any other printings. The author's full name is Gordon ... | ||
| Looking for several model airplane engine books | 2/21/2001 | Miriam A Kilmer |
| Q: I am looking for several books and wondered if you could help? A to Z Model Engine Book - Mike ... A: I was unable to find any of these authors in the places I usually search. I'm afraid the usual ... | ||
| Selling Vintage books | 2/18/2001 | Miriam A Kilmer |
| Q: I was wondering if you would know where a good place on the net is to sell vintage kids and young ... A: Amazon.com and yahoo.com also auction books. Among non-auction sites, abebooks.com is good, but you ... | ||
| PAN Books History | 2/11/2001 | Miriam A Kilmer |
| Q: Where can I find a biography and picture of Alan Bott founder of PAN Books in UK in 1944? A: Here are some books by him. They might contain photos and autobiographical information on the DJ, ... | ||
| James Bond | 2/8/2001 | Miriam A Kilmer |
| Q: I am sure that I have read that Ian Fleming at least partially based James Bond on an eastern bloc ... A: I never heard the Cary Grant idea, and it sounds absurd to me. Perhaps there were some ... | ||
| "Serendipity......" | 1/13/2001 | Miriam A Kilmer |
| Q: many months ago I was listening to a radio station and heard a guest talking with the two hosts. ... A: I'm sorry but this is really not enough to go on. Even if the title is exactly as you heard it, ... | ||
| out of print book | 1/1/2001 | Miriam A Kilmer |
| Q: Please can you help me? At present i am doing my BEd dissertation and am trying desperately to find ... A: I'm sorry I could not find that book for sale on the internet. I found a good website: ... | ||
| Re-binding of damaged books | 12/7/2000 | Miriam A Kilmer |
| Q: How does the re-binding of a book affect its value? I have some rare volumes which are in excellent ... A: If you plan to sell them, it is probably best to sell them as they are, and leave the rebinding to ... | ||
| I can't find the worth of this book. | 12/5/2000 | Miriam A Kilmer |
| Q: I have what I believe to be an original copy of "Man the Masterpeice" written by J.H. Kellogg, M.D. ... A: I cut and pasted the title as you have it, and I couldn't find it either, until I realized that you ... | ||
| What is the value of this unusual book | 12/1/2000 | Miriam A Kilmer |
| Q: I have a paperback "Anarchism On Trial." The Trial and Conviction Of Emma Goldman and Alexander ... A: I'm sorry it took me a while to get back to you. I'm busy with the holiday rush! Here are some ... | ||
| cheap online outlets | 12/1/2000 | Miriam A Kilmer |
| Q: This is a generalIf I were to pick one or two online book stores for my general, all-round supply of ... A: Please go to my book search page: http://www.risingdove.com/sale/searchwebbooks.html Click on the ... | ||
| Presidential Election Novel ca. 1978 | 11/21/2000 | Miriam A Kilmer |
| Q: Current events have me racking my brain to remember details (like title & author!) about a novel I ... A: This looks like the one. It is readily available as a used book, hardcover or paperback. There's a ... | ||
| All time best seller | 11/16/2000 | Miriam A Kilmer |
| Q: I would like to know if you know who the best selling fiction author of all time is? Many thanks ... A: Last I heard, that would be Shakespeare. However, my information is not up-to-date. I found your ... | ||
| "Faster" by: James Gleick | 11/11/2000 | Miriam A Kilmer |
| Q: actually I don`t want to buy a book, because I have it already. You see, my problem is that I read ... A: I have not read this book, but perhaps you will get some ideas from reading the reviews here: ... | ||
| Edgar Allan Poe book of poems and memoir. | 11/8/2000 | Miriam A Kilmer |
| Q: This book was published some time in the 1930`s. I have attempted to find our the actual publishing ... A: Please email your scanned images to me at: miriam@risingdove.com I need to see the title page, any ... | ||
| Antique Books?? | 11/6/2000 | Miriam A Kilmer |
| Q: I don`t know if you can help, but here goes: I have about 30 antique books, mostly late 1800`s to ... A: To the high-paying collectors, "condition is everything" unless the book is so rare that a copy in ... | ||
| An authors` name.. | 11/1/2000 | Miriam A Kilmer |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me find an author by the name of Alan Robson. I believe he is ... A: I had not heard of Alan Robson. I find that he wrote "Trimmings from the triffid's beard" ... | ||
| poetry | 10/27/2000 | Miriam A Kilmer |
| Q: the problem is that i`m a huge fan of the singer Jewel.And my friend returned from the states this ... A: Here it is! A Night Without Armor: Poems</a>; Jewel Kilcher - paperback ... | ||
| Book Club? Best prices? | 10/18/2000 | Miriam A Kilmer |
| Q: I`d like to buy lots of graphic design, computer graphics, and multimedia books, but they`re so ... A: I didn't know that such book clubs exist, but indeed they do! Look here: ... | ||
| The Children`s Hour by Douglas Clegg | 9/13/2000 | Miriam A Kilmer |
| Q: I am looking all over to buy a copy of this book. It was recommemded to me by the author but he has ... A: I wrote: I've put in a request for you, and I'll let you know if it turns up. --- I found a used ... | ||
| drama | 9/11/2000 | Miriam A Kilmer |
| Q: Kilmer, I am looking for the synopsis about "Four Major Plays" by Henrik Ibsen, "Pygmalion" by ... A: I found several things that should help you. To begin your search, use the links below, or go to ... | ||
Susan Rand
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Expertise
My expertise is in helping writers who are writing fiction and non-fiction books and short stories, memoirs, etc. I cam point out where they have put a foot wrong and tell them whether their work does what they want it to, or needs more work. Check my stats before you decide! NOTE: I deal with the writing of books. I cannot find rare or forgotten books for you, nor put a value on a book. Please read this!
Experience
Experience in the area: 40 years of writing, teaching, editing, proofing, and mentoring emerging writers. My many years of experience has taught me that writers benefit most from clear, concise, straightforward answers to their questions.
Publications
allexperts.com, associatedcontent.com, Lookingforclues.com.
Education/Credentials
BA in Written Communication.
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