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The Library
Welcome to the West Island Writers Association virtual library. On this
page you will find the published works from several members of the
association. Please have a look around and if you wish to buy one or
several volumes there are links beside each published work that will
open up a separate window from where you can purchase the book(s). If
you have any specific questions or wish to contact one of the members
please send an e-mail to the address shown in the header of this page.
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The Best and The Worst of Times
by Henri Schmit
A
compilation of thirty non-fiction stories from the author's
own
experiences. Part I of the book comprises fourteen (14)
pieces about Growing up in the Old Country and
include such
chapters as Stories
about Patriots and cowardly Collaborators in which the author opens the
book with a story about a young woman who has her head shaved
by members of the Resistance, a revenge exacted upon women
who had slept with Germans during the war. Other notable chapters are,
Accidental Death in the
Boxing Ring, Adventures in the Military Police and several others taken
from the author's memories of living in Europe. In part II the author
undertakes the adventure of moving to a new land with
twelve stories about: Encounters in Canada and
includes
chapters such as, Dying of Thirst in the
Brewery, Quebec's ludicrous Language Laws, On becoming a Grandfather,
Remembering Mordecai Richler and several others. Part III sees
the
author return to Europe on a December trip in 2005 in which he writes
on a short stay in Paris, a lenghtier stay in the Grand Duchy
of
Luxembourg,
and a one day visit to the famous
war monument, The Mardasson in Bastogne, Belgium.
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Small Business
Entrepreneurship... Forget the MBA...
by Norman Wray
This
book provides a useful reference to most aspects of starting and
operating a small business. The first chapter is a profile on small
business and the increasing growth of entrepreneurship and why? Through
the book you will learn entrepreneurial "smarts" and what it "really
takes" to become a successful small business owner. From the basics of
accounting and evaluating financial statements to incorporation as a
tax benefits. The author guides you through the various types of
business structures outlining which are best for the start-up
businesses and which provide for sustainable growth. A chapter on sales
and marketing guides the reader through important aspects of getting
and keeping your customers and another on employee relations and
retention strategies. Written with a pragmatic approach the volume
helps new entrepreneurs avoid the pitfalls and risks of going it alone
by capitlizing on the author's numerous years of first-hand experience.
The book is structured as a reference manual and includes a wealth of
information with an appendix, glossary and numerous sources of
both assistance and financing.
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The Golden Moment
by Benjie Meleras
Debut Novel featured in Baseball America 2006
book guide
At eighteen, Jeff Williams was confused and disappointed. Confused
about where his life would lead and disappointed that his dream of
being a professional baseball player seemed shattered. He did not
understand what everyone who knew him did, and that is that he would
accomplish all he dreamed and more, but with it came suffering and loss
that caused tears on two continents
From the playgrounds of Virginia to the Majesty of the Finger Lakes in
Upstate New York* From the lights of the Champs Elyses to the grandeur
of Montjuic in Barcelona*.From the baseball diamonds of Florida to the
pinnacle of the game and beyond, follow the heartwarming and
gut-wrenching story of a young man who captured the imagination of the
World and found his Golden Moment.
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