The Myth of the Poor Artist

This 5th volume in the series Secrets of Van Gogh, focuses on Van Gogh’s financial situation, a subject never thoroughly explored in a separate publication before.

Known as the ultimate embodiment of the notion of the poor artist, Van Gogh was largely unable to sell his work. The letters between Vincent van Gogh and his brother Theo tell of an eternal lack of money, and the difficulties this created when it came to practising his art. But how impoverished was Van Gogh actually? Paint, canvases and models were not cheap. He was, however, more than happy to sacrifice his physical wellbeing in the interest of producing his masterpieces.

This book follows Van Gogh during two critical periods of his artistic career, his time spent in The Hague and Arles.

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A mystery tale of small town magic

It’s the year 1985, the summer of bright colors, “New Coke” and the Live-Aid concert. A quiet Indiana town has fallen into turmoil with the sudden failure of their local landmark- a mystical wish granting machine dating back to the 1930’s. Newly elected Sheriff Jimmy Picnic must calmed the local nerves, while trying to handle a slick California con man who’s recently arrived, insisting that only he can fixed the novelty… but for a price.

Can the Sheriff manage this? Especially, while solving the first murder of his career, that of a visiting historian searching for the lost treasure of Napoleon. Sherry Jimmy must overcome the revived crush of his high school dream girl, the destructive forces of mother nature, and a very dangerous foreigner who will stop at nothing to retrieve a sacred object that is too unbelievable to conceive.

Novelty is comedy of a mystery, wrapped in mythology, with a flair for the nostalgia of the MTV generation.

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Everyone knows that the holidays are hectic—but Rick Rodgers, cooking teacher and bestselling cookbook author, knows that they don’t have to be. Christmas 101 offers the busy cook carefree ways to entertain with surefire recipes of old favorites, menus, timetables, make-ahead tips, and more. Rodgers will help you throw fabulous cocktail parties and traditional buffets, cook a perfect roast, and spice up your favorite recipes with a contemporary twist.

You’ll also learn how to make classic breads, candies, and desserts that are the tokens of this special time of year. With patience, kindness, and humor, Rodgers will help you to cook up the very best holiday season yet.

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A Polly Parrett Pet-Sitter Cozy Murder Mystery (Book1)

Polly is juggling the care of her wheelchair-bound mother, her pet-sitting business and the sale of the family home. On top of that she finds herself having to deal with an arrogant but really sexy realtor, and Christmas is coming! None of that seems important, though, when she finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation and must find the real killer before an innocent homeless man and his dog are wrongly convicted.

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Descarta yearned for adventure. If only she’d known what that truly meant.

Adventure has a habit of not making meetings. A habit of relinquishing those unfortunate souls swept up in its thrill—no matter how wet behind the ears—to misadventure. Misadventure is far less negligent. It’d rather stick around; share a tragedy or two.

Historic tales of legend tend to gloss over the nature of adventure in favor of glory and romance. As a queen imprisoned in her own castle, wed to a king she scarcely remembers or cares for, those embellished tales are all that keep Descarta going. She doesn’t have the luxury or mercy of real world experience.

So when she finally embarks on the journey she’s long pined for, Descarta is sorely ill-prepared. The very people she once despised or feared become her only means of survival in a world that wants to swallow her up—a dark, pernicious world where anyone in their right mind would avoid adventure.

So it is that misadventure comes hard and heavy to the girl. But if she can remain strong in the harsh face of reality, Descarta will come to find that even love and friendship can blossom within ruin. She’ll discover that her place in history is more far-reaching than anything contained in her tomes.

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Casey Cassidy gets what she wants.

Determined to get over Jason and find a man that wants a family, she moves to Breckenridge, Colorado. Landing a job skiing every day, Casey finds Blaine Johnson — a wish come true. A hunky surfer turned ski instructor, he checks off every requirement on her list.

Except for the one she forgot to add.

Blaine has a secret. A secret so big it keeps intimacy smoldering, when Casey needs fire. No matter how hard she tries, the embers won’t ignite. Can she live without passion to get the family she craves?

When Jason comes to town, Casey questions everything she wished for. Their consuming love threatens to explode and ruin her dream. Will she have to choose between a family and the love of her life?

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Have you ever thought about starting an accounting practice?

Were your dreams shattered when you thought about the capital that would be required (that you don’t have) to set up the business? And then you started thinking about the cost of equipment, the office fit out, the hiring of personnel, and the fact that you have to pay living expenses while you are getting your practice off the ground.

The answers to these questions, and many more, are covered in this book. Accountants in practice will learn how to fill their marketing pipelines, earn more money, and capture and retain the right kinds of clients to jump-start the growth of their practice.

If you are thinking about starting your own accounting practice that are a number of strategies that will show you how to generate all the leads and referrals you will need to build the practice of your dreams… without spending a dollar on marketing or advertising.

If you are an entrepreneurial professional and want to fast-track the growth of your practice and boost profit; you have come to the right place. And for those ambitious professionals that are not yet qualified and just don’t know how, or when, to set-up their own accounting practice, there are proven strategies to help you get started.

There are also strategies that will help accountants to build a successful and profitable practice. I emphasise the word profit because most accounting firms, even though they experience growth, do not always grow profit. This book will demonstrate how to avoid the three biggest mistakes accountants make in the growth phase of their practice.

It is not the quantity of clients, but the quality of clients that improves the bottom line for an accounting practice. The strategies throughout this book will show you how to grow your client base, and how to identify, attract and retain all the ideal clients your practice can handle.

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We all need a hero! Preferably a muscled, romantic one who’s not afraid to fight for the woman he loves.

From firefighters to athletes, and artists to rockers, these swoon-worthy heroes will keep you on your toes and weak in your knees. Slip into this reading adventure!

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Kimmy Jones has three loves: cupcakes, gossip magazines and dreaming of getting fit just by owning celeb workouts.

When Kimmy’s Sensible Boyfriend told her he didn’t approve of her longing for the high life or her dream of starting a cupcake company Kimmy thought she could compromise – after all, she did return those five-inch Paris Hilton heels! But asking her to trade in cake-making for a job sorting potatoes is a step too far.

So, newly single – and newly homeless – Kimmy needs a dusting of Christmas luck. And, masquerading as a professional house sitter, her new temporary home is the stunning Mistletoe Mansion. Soon she’s best buds with glamorous next door golf WAG Melissa, and orders are pouring in for her fabulous Merry Berry cupcakes! The only thorn in her side is handsome handyman Luke, a distraction she definitely doesn’t need. And talking of distractions, something very odd is going on at night…

Kimmy is finally living the life she’s always wanted. But will her glimpse into the glittering lifestyle of the rich and famous be as glamorous as she’s always imagined…?

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