Carolyn Davis

YA environmental fantasy about a boy genius who feels alienated from humans. With permission from a dolphin community, he elects to live in their pod. Eban is joined by his girlfriend, Emma, who, with her parents, Janet and Ted, acquire an understanding of his philosophies and way of life. Ultimately, Emma and Eban integrate their human and marine lives. A story of personal and interpersonal conflict resolution through growth, love, and acceptance, there are, as well, strong messages included about the environment and respect for all life. Sally Olsen's glorious illustrations enhance the text.

Since the release of Volume 1 of Carolyn's Reflections, Carolyn has reached the enlightened state. For those who do not understand, she is practically "one" with her Inner God: "BEING". She has evolved from what was once an effort to access the infinite intelligence to where she is "one" with the infinite intelligence: totally in the NOW. Many of the poems in this book truly are "reflections" of that journey Carolyn has made to enlightenment. For the fortunate few who are on the path to enlightenment, these "reflections" will be the fuel to your next state of evolution.....

This book is a step-by-step guide to harnessing the power to persuade in a variety of forms of writing. How to Write Persuasively Today is an authoritative handbook for getting your point across, a step-by-step how-to guide for making sure you say what you mean in the clearest, most effective way possible. Drawing on over three decades of professional writing and speaking experience, author Carolyn Davis breaks down the challenges, issues, and potential pitfalls involved in persuasive writing, providing practical strategies and solutions for communicating with the utmost clarity, precision, force, and style. It is a presentation filled with vivid, often humorous real-life examples of writing and presentations of all kinds—one that also equips readers with the tools needed to assess and evaluate everything from advertising claims to political propaganda to survey results. A wealth of original documents provides examples of solid persuasive writing, from essays, articles, sermons, advertising, and other sourcesIncludes an annotated bibliography of print and electronic resources