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3L Publishing produces a variety of titles each year. Following describes some of the books available for sale through 3L Publishing:

	Smash: A Smart Girls Guide to Practical Marketing and Public Relations $14.95 Smash: A Smart Girls Guide to Practical Marketing and Public Relations is the new humorous and inspirational book co-authored by Michelle Gamble-Risley and Michele Smith. Smash isn’t just another marketing book to give you a 101 ways to reinvent the first 20 ways that work just fine. Who needs a 101 ways to do anything? Smash doesn’t attempt to be the Harvard guide to give you high-brow gibberish that we “promise” will turn you into the next Google. Smash provides the average entrepreneur down-to-earth “takeaways” for executives interested in laughing and feeling inspired to think about marketing in a refreshing light. BUY NOW>

	Who Are You Calling Grandma? – True Confessions of a Baby Boomer’s Passage \| $12.95 “Tri, tri again! Think your trimester days are over because you delivered your children safely to earth and then had your tubes tied? Or reached menopause hotly and happily? Or had all the baby-toting equipment removed from your body? Not so fast, sister! What about ‘The Grand Triathlon?” Nine months of déjà voo-doo: your grandchild in the body of another woman! While the culture paints you as a grinning, shopping fool (and you may be), reality has it that preparing to “Become Grand” is a complex passage. It has some devilish underpinnings and whacky outposts. What if you don’t feel ready? Really and truly don’t like “The Name”? Need a name of your own that doesn’t start with “G”? Get a teensy bit crazy at the thought of Christmas arrangements? Have strong opinions that aren’t all that interesting to the couple in power? Shall I go on? BUY NOW>

	Quickest Way to Insanity – Homeschool Your Kids \| $14.95 A Very “Sane” Guide to Homeschooling from a Mom that Knows! If you’re a parent considering homeschooling, a homeschooling novice or a long-time homeschooler, Quickest Way to Insanity …Homeschool Your Kids provides refreshing, helpful and often irreverent insight into the ins and outs of homeschooling. It offers parents and guardians a wealth of information on how to homeschool their children and does something unlike any other book on the market — it teaches you how do it with the “brain” in mind. This book describes homeschooling as a “journey,” one more than worth taking. BUY NOW>

	The Fertile Kitchen Cookbook – Simple Recipes for Optimizing Your Fertility \| $29.99 Are you one of the millions of couples desperately trying to conceive a baby? Are you aware that diet plays a critical role in fertility? Would you like to unlock the secrets to changing your diet and potentially increasing your chances of success? Co-authors Cindy Bailey and Pierre Giauque—when confronted with Cindy’s medical prognosis of a two percent chance of conceiving a baby on her own—unlocked those secrets to develop a “fertility diet” that four months later produced a viable pregnancy, and soon after a healthy baby. The Fertile Kitchen™ Cookbook includes a variety of simple-to-make tasty dishes that make the diet easy to follow. In this cookbook, the authors share these flavorful recipes, along with the dietary guidelines that helped them succeed. Additional tips and even a section on cooking basics are included. BUY NOW>

	Don’t Write Like You Talk \| $14.95 You Should Not … Write Like You Talk OMG: Don’t write like you talk! We live in a culture saturated by improper English and grammar where continual text messages, incoherent posts on Twitter or Facebook, and poorly written emails pass as writing. Well, time to toss out those embarrassing grammar errors and change your “naughty” (a.k.a., lazy) writing ways. Smart Girls ready to improve their writing will not only laugh their way through this funny, entertaining and informative book, but also learn tips, tricks and insight to: • Stand out from the spelling- and grammar-error crowd and earn a promotion • Earn the respect of their peers with beautifully written emails • Impress the boss with well-written reports • Polish writing skills enough to write their own versions of Sex in the City (the book not the movie) Don’t Write Like You Talk helps writers of all skill levels understand basic principles to improve all writing, from emails to blogs — and from short stories to novels. Using fun, sassy and useful examples, Don’t Write Like You Talk provides tools to polish your writing — or just look really smart. This is the book to own: a copy to adorn your office; a copy for your library; a copy for your dorm room; or even a copy for the bathroom shelf. So put a little moxie back into your writing and purchase a copy today. BUY NOW>

	Be the Hammer Not the Nail \| $17.95 One Page ... 21 Days! All You’ll Ever Need for Success, Health and Happiness People spend more time planning a vacation than they do their own lives. Why? Most people don’t know what is needed to build a successful life. They may decide to visit the self-help section of the bookstore only to find too many CDs, forms or homework included in modern self-help programs. Feeling overwhelmed and uncertain, many people will give up. I have great news! Be the Hammer Not the Nail is different than all of those other programs. Be the Hammer Not the Nail provides: • Easy instruction on how to build your blueprint • 110 Tools to guide you • A simple one-page blueprint for success in 21 days Imagine a unique one-page blueprint to build your successful life in just 21 days. No difficult workbooks; no long CDs; no messy pages and forms to fill out. You simply read Be the Hammer Not the Nail, fill out your one-page blueprint, apply the Tools, and 21 days later enjoy the results — a happier, more satisfying life. This system works like no other and promises to help you build the life of your dreams. BUY NOW>

	Achieving the Balance Dream \| $14.95 Achieving the Balance Dream Can be More than a Wish Learn how to unlock the secrets to a more balanced lifestyle … Many studies suggest that over 50 percent of all American believe their lives are out of balance. They feel overwhelmed, rundown, tired, depressed and anxious about their lives but don’t have any idea how to bring balance and harmony back into it. Achieving the Balance Dream unlocks 11 important and groundbreaking secrets to help men and women slow down, reflect and discover new techniques and tools to restore a balanced, happy and satisfying lifestyle. Achieving the Balance Dream teaches readers how to: • Become self aware and reprioritize their lives to restore balance and harmony • Apply tools and techniques to ground, relax and rejuvenate the soul • Understand the value and importance of self care to mind, body and spirit • Use exercises to create a healthier, happier lifestyle If you’re one of millions of men and women desperately seeking to unlock the secrets of a more balanced life, Achieving the Balance Dream promises to help you succeed. The book guides and helps you realign your priorities and life toward a happier, healthier and balanced approach that satisfies, reduces stress and creates peace and relaxation. You will be amazed and delighted at the results. BUY NOW>

	Blood Over Badge \| $17.95 Two seemingly unrelated crimes – two seemingly unrelated killers – and two mysteries waiting to be solved … The murder of the Mayor of San Francisco’s daughter sets the stage for this intriguing and spell-binding crime thriller. Two police detectives, Jack Paige and Casey Ford are assigned to catch a cold-blooded rapist and killer. In this gritty, realistic tale of homicide, unrelated mysteries of two murderers seem to come together and make little sense. What does a man rotting away behind the stench-enclosed walls of Angola Penitentiary have to do with an evil and cruel rapist and killer now on the run from California to Texas? What is the relationship to the killing of the Mayor’s daughter? Blood over Badge, an intense, taunt and brilliantly told crime thriller, takes readers on a realistic, gritty and real-world tour de force exploring the underbelly of police and detective work. It begs important questions about our justice and penal systems; explores the nature and gray areas of good, evil, immorality, love, loyalty and family promises. Readers will be taken into an intense story with many twists, turns and surprises — and be left wholly satisfied with an incredible and shocking ending well worth the read. BUY NOW>

	CYBER WRITERS AND THE ZEBRA OF LIFE \| $8.95 U.S. Deep in the heart of an African Jungle begins an incredible adventure... Mason Witt, a skateboarding American teenager catapults himself into the greatest adventure of his life after reading the plight of a new Cyber Writer from Africa. Lutalo knew he would come so he sent Mason an urgent plea for help. His village has lost its precious Zebra of Life — and his father has gone missing in the pursuit of the evil men who stole it. Here begins this thrilling adventure of two boys, a smart-talking panther, and an amazing zebra that sustains life. Come and join Mason and Lutalo on this fantasy adventure ... follow the arrow. This fantasy adventure guarantees to delight and entertain young readers as they take an incredible journey through the heart of Africa and learn about courage, family, friendship, trust and loyalty. “Karen Kostlivy spins a fine yarn that your son or nephew or daughter or niece are going to love. She knows young people, and she knows how to tell a story. Young readers will adore these action-packed adventures that have something for everyone — including parents.” – Timothy May, professor of English. BUY NOW>

	VANITY CIRCUS \| $14.95 Welcome to the to the Wacky, Wild World of Vanity Circus … In this ring we have self-publishing … In that ring we have traditional publishing … And here in the middle ring let’s introduce New Publishing! Vanity Circus: A Smart Girl’s Guide to Avoid Publishing Crap is an entertaining, funny and insightful book that guides readers through the complex, sometimes frustrating but always interesting world of publishing. If you’re an author or writer thinking about becoming an author or just interested in learning about publishing, Vanity Circus explains all the nuances of the industry, from finding a fitting title to writing a provocative chapter one to catch the publisher’s attention — and from writing a winning query letter or synopsis to answering the age-old question, “Do I need an agent?” Vanity Circus readers will learn: • Tips to choose the right book title that sells • Tricks to write an effective first chapter that holds the reader’s attention • Insight into which publishing model is right for you • Insider secrets to contracts, copyright law and trademarks Vanity Circus explains all levels of publishing as told by two funny ladies who also own 3L Publishing. The Michel(ll)es love nothing better than to skewer their own industry in the most forthright and humorous way. Vanity Circus is so entertaining, you will read it from beginning to end — and thoroughly enjoy this day at the circus. BUY NOW>

	OUR STIMULUS PACKAGE \| $14.95 Both Kirsten and Julia had been through years of grueling custody battles, and job loss and were now living on the financial edge. This current economic slump was really putting a cramp in their life style and they had to do something about it. Julia woke up one morning and the first words out of her mouth were “Today is the first day of the rest of my life”. Enthusiastic about her new point of view on that December morning, she called her best friend Kirsten to discuss when they would start meeting to write their book. Our Stimulus Package is a sexually charming collection of side-splitting dating stories from all over the country that are voluntarily shared by Julia and Kirsten’s close friends. This will be a book of non-fiction and any resemblance to venues, actual events, persons, places or body parts are purely coincidental. BUY NOW>

	Second Bloom: 10 Steps to Reinvent, Rejuvenate and Realize a New Life \| $19.95 How would you feel if you could set a new direction in your life that challenges and fulfills you? Wouldn’t you love to renew your passion for life and be in a place where you bounce out of bed looking forward to every single day? You can. All you need is the desire and a plan. Second Bloom is a practical and powerful10-step planning tool that you can use to transform your life and achieve your dreams. Learn how to: ~ Identify the change you want to make in your life ~ Create a bold and daring vision that electrifies and motivates you ~ Smash through obstacles clearing the path to your vision ~ Craft a plan of action that empowers you to move from hoping and wishing to living and loving your dream At times irreverent but always inspirational, Second Bloom includes dozens of stories about ordinary women who rediscovered their spirits. Loaded with exercises, the book walks you through the process using a beautiful, easy-to-use planning template. When finished, you will have a transition plan that maps out where you want to go and what you need to do to cultivate your second bloom. BUY NOW>

	A Feast at the Beach \| $14.95 By William Widmaier "A beautiful adventure that both captures your senses and the Spirit of Provence while awakening, inspiring and enticing a sleeping palette.” - Kelly Preston “In every jewel-like chapter William captures the essence of what it was to be a child in a Provence that is passing from memory. A lovely book.” - Georgeanne Brennan, Author of A Pig in Provence and The Food and Flavors of Haute Provence. Travel back in time and immerse yourself in the Provence of the late 60s. Sensitively told, filled with humor, tenderness and a beautifully descriptive narrative regaling the reader with the tastes and smells of Southern France, A Feast at the Beach deftly blends the foods of Provence with stories that will touch your heart, and just may inspire you to rediscover your own joie de vivre. “To read A Feast at the Beach is to experience slices of Provençal life with all the amazement and sensitivity of the child we all once were.” - David Martinon, Consul General of France “With his many anecdotes and mouth-watering Provençal recipes, Widmaier reveals the secrets of the renowned Southern French joie de vivre.” - French Morning magazine William Widmaier was born in the United States but spent many a long childhood vacation at his grandparent’s home in St. Tropez, France. Memories of these times were the foundation for the stories in A Feast at the Beach. PRE SALE>

	THE RIGHTFUL HEIRS \| $14.95 By Tom Schuyler A secret fortune … A journey filled with murder, love, sex and mystery … Two lives intersecting to restore the inheritance of the families of six Italian Jewish families. The past and present come together in this captivating fortune hunt to recover the inheritance of these wealthy industrialists thought lost in World War II. Imagine six Italian Jewish industrialists caught in a web of impending war and atrocities, trying to stay alive and protect their combined fortunes of nearly $4.5 million in cash, gold, securities and bonds. Imagine that great fortune stashed away in 24 Swiss bank accounts for nearly 70 years. What would it be worth today? Are there any heirs left? Who would be entitled to the wealth? Would the Swiss even release the money? Jim Riley, pilot to one of the richest men of Napa Valley, finds himself embroiled in an intriguing treasure hunt to recover and unlock the security to a vast, unclaimed fortune. Join Riley and the mysterious Rolly Hunter as they join forces in this fast-paced novel that rivets readers and takes them on an intriguing journey around the world. Follow the money … “I gave the book to my wife to read and she completed it in a couple days, she said she couldn’t put it down. We both are constantly reading but always totally different books, so for us to enjoy the same book it must be good.” – Dennis R. Kelly, senior vice president, Graham Architectural Products PRE SALE>