Sentences with phrase «book kept my attention»

This book kept my attention and I may have to check out more from this author.

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I also agree that it is not a book of science, the way I see it, the Bible is a way for us to learn about God and one of the ways He uses to talk to us, and to be honest, I don't really pay attention to the evolution theory or any other theories, if it really happened or not (or if it keeps on happening), is fine by me, I respect those who believe them to be true.

I am still in my rookie season when it comes to preaching, but I have quickly learned that what keeps a crowd's attention is a pastor who can explain how the Bible, an ancient book written for a Mediterranean world, matters to them in their context.

In the exciting follow up to her award - winning book, Keep it Vegan, Aine Carlin turns her attention to those considering becoming vegan, offering helpful and humorous advice and over 90 tempting recipes to help get started — as well as great ideas for Meat Free Mondays.

«I would just find something to throw up on [the sheet listing groups for batting practice] just to see who was paying attention,» says Hurdle, who digs up the quotes from reference books he keeps in his office.

The books are perfectly sized for little hands, and just the right length to keep attention focussed for the whole book.

Keep trying and sooner or later your baby pays attention on the book.

If you can't address your baby's needs (for example, if she is frustrated because you won't allow her to keep throwing her food), redirect her attention with a toy or a book.

The lilting rhymes keep baby's attention well and a board book edition makes it baby friendly.

The eyebrow - raising book could barely keep the attention of the roomful of rambunctious kids, and may have left the mayor with a bad case of indigestion.

A number of bodybuilding books will tell you that you have to keep your body out of starvation mode and you have to pay proper attention to the timing of your meals.

+ Books: the crinkle books are still a major hit (the tags kept her attention for a good 30 minutes in the car), but my favorite one to read so far is thisBooks: the crinkle books are still a major hit (the tags kept her attention for a good 30 minutes in the car), but my favorite one to read so far is thisbooks are still a major hit (the tags kept her attention for a good 30 minutes in the car), but my favorite one to read so far is this one.

However, in the second half of the film, Amiel and the stately screenplay (by John Collee, «Master and Commander») turn their attention to the saga of Annie, and how her catastrophic illness shattered Charles, his marriage (Charles and Emma were first cousins, a fact that kept the scientist forever paranoid about the health of his children), and the very questions posed in the book.

The book takes us into Sofia's school and it really get and keeps her attention.

In our book BrainSMART: 60 Strategies for Increasing Student Learning, we suggest the acronym CRAVE as a way to remember five other strategies for keeping students» attention focused on learning:

Writing a great ending for your book is just as important as a dynamite opening that rivets our attention and compels us to keep turning those pages.

With so many industry experts warning authors that they have to give their audiences compelling content that will keep them reading, it only seems logical that readers want to invest their time and attention — not just their money — in a book that will draw them in and remain entertaining.

The book is beautifully written and kept my attention throughout.

Of course, that may be why the book couldn't keep my attention.

Ms. Walker does know how to draw the reader into her books and keep their attention throughout.

This is a book with a unique premise that keeps the reader's attention about a time in history we can never forget.

Neil Gaiman Shares Writing Advice to Fans on Tumblr (Kristian Wilson on Bustle Books): If you've ever wondered how the pen behind Sandman and American Gods keeps writing, you're going to want to pay attention.

Second, would I be short - changing myself in terms of readership, potential agent attention, etc., if I don't include any biographical information or reveal anything about the author to the readers, but keep my content in a more general perspective, i.e. about the book itself or content related to the story?

You keep promoting books, even if you have to offer free books to get our attention.

The music should express the primary feeling or emotion of the book, but make sure it also keeps the attention of those watching and listening.

Readers did say, though, that the attention to mechanical details made it sometimes hard to follow: The book hit a few slow spots (for a non-mechanical female), but overall it was wonderful and kept me glued to its pages (Mary Lou C).

We're defining «doorstop» loosely as a long book that will keep you occupied for a long time (without losing your attention!)

These book marketing tips are what draw and keep my attention in my online book travels.

You want to capture the attention of readers and then keep them coming back again and again to purchase your book and your next one and other products or services you sell along with it.

Beauty and the Beast always kept my attention, all story versions I heard as well as coloring books.

We choose to keep our curated list small so we can produce each book with the care and attention it deserves.

We see this same phenomenon repeated every single day with «Kindle Daily Deals,» where a product or book is singled out for spotlight attention and invariably soars right to the top of the Kindle bestseller list — then sinks in the days that follow, despite every effort by the author to keep it up there.

The Ultimate Guide to Finding Images for Book Promotion via Savvy Book Marketer — Images are crucial to keeping a reader's attention on your website or launch page!

It also means that longer books that do not keep the audience's attention will not earn as much money, because the author will only get paid for the pages that were actually read.

You'll find yourself trying to identify animal poop later and even trying to figure out what the animal last ate.Great for any classroom, this book is short enough to keep their attention but filled with wild and crazy facts few would guess to be true.

The two biggest benefits to writing the shorter books are: it's easier to keep the reader's attention, and it's possible to get books out at a faster pace.

Professor at Le Moyne College Interview starts at 17:02 and ends at 44:15 If it keeps your attention, and you're enjoying it, and it's making you think — that's the book for you.

- City of Books Reviews «A complete treasure with a breathtaking story which held my attention from the word go and kept me a willing captive from beginning to end.»

I found some books by Paul Wilmott that a professor gave me a while ago while I was an undergrad that I never even opened up, but am now considering trading / investing as a career where I can be my own boss (and not get fired for doing something I love all day) as well as something that is interesting enough to keep my focus and attention on while I wean away from math.