Rick Smith is an expert in video sales, a seasoned video producer, photographer, and editor. His passion lies in teaching others how to monetize the creation and sale of their own videos. Through his books and online courses, he guides creators through the process of production, packaging, distribution, setting up a business model, and most importantly, marketing their video content. Smith is dedicated to empowering independent content creators, entrepreneurs, and anyone with a desire to produce videos for sale with the knowledge and tools needed for success in this field.
Set against the backdrop of a crime-ridden town, the narrative explores the life of Sal, who navigates his upbringing shaped by organized crime and his father's involvement in it. His experiences are juxtaposed with the influence of '80s sitcoms and movies, creating a unique lens through which he views his world. This blend of reality and pop culture shapes Sal's identity and understanding of life, highlighting the complexities of growing up in such an environment.
Emphasizing the transformative effects of positive play, this book explores how engaging in playful activities can enhance both mental and physical well-being. It provides insights and practical strategies for incorporating play into daily life, fostering a sense of joy and connection. Readers will discover the benefits of play in reducing stress, improving relationships, and boosting creativity, ultimately leading to a healthier, happier lifestyle.
The landmark book about the toxicity of everyday life, updated, revised and re-issued for its 10th anniversary, along with the experiments from Smith and Lourie's second book, Toxin Toxout. It's amazing how little can change in a decade. In 2009, a book transformed the way we see our frying pans, thermometers and tuna sandwiches. Daily life was bathing us in countless toxins that accumulated in our tissues, were passed on to our children and damaged our health. To expose the extent of this toxification, environmentalists Rick Smith and Bruce Lourie offered themselves to science and undertook a series of over a dozen experiments to briefly raise their personal levels of mercury, BPA, Teflon and other pollutants. The ease with which ordinary activities caused dangerous levels to build in their bodies was a wake-up call, and readers all over the world responded. But did government regulators and corporations? Ten years later, there is good news. But not much. Concise, shocking, practical and hopeful, this new combined edition of one of the most important books ever published about green living will put the nasty stuff back where it belongs: on the national agenda and out of our bodies.
From sweet nothings to the profound insights of a person's soul, love letters capture a rare glimpse of our innermost thoughts and desires. Here we see love as defined by literary greats of the last two centuries, including Franz Kafka, Anais Nin, Jack London, and Vita Sackville-West.
Sell more books on Amazon without spending a dime... That's a big claim, so why should you believe it? The Kindle Store is a powerful marketing machine, designed to sell millions of books. There are lots of levers you can pull to make it work better for your book, but most Independent Authors and Self-Publishers don't do anywhere enough Optimization to make a difference. Maybe it looks too technical and challenging; but it needn't be.You've put a lot of effort into writing your book, so adding just one more day to tune-up your publishing package is a small investment for a potentially huge reward. This book will show you the systematic way to quickly optimize the five critical factors that will determine whether your book is visible or invisible on Amazon. If they find you, they will buy you. New from Rick Smith, Best-Selling Author of "Createspace and Kindle Self-Publishing Masterclass" For the first time, the Top-5 Secret Weapons to Optimize your Book for Amazon are integrated into a clear system that everyone can follow. You choose which ones to use right now and work on introducing the others later, or work right through the book and implement all five steps, then watch your book rise in more Amazon search results.Its an 80/20 process, so if you know which 20% of your effort gets 80% of your results, you can put your energy in the right place and leave yourself plenty of time to get on with writing your next masterpiece. This book will short-cut months of trial and error, and take you straight to the things that really matter. How to Level the Field against the Big Publishers How do the successful Authors and Publishers get their new books noticed? What are the techniques and methods these professionals use every time, to make sure their books show up in more searches, in great positions?In Optimize Your Book for Amazon, Rick Smith lays out a step-by-step plan you can apply to any book... Power up your Search Relevance Increase your Discoverability Create High-Impact Visual Appeal Persuade more people to Look Inside ...positioning you in the best Amazon Search Results, and making your book visible to many more potential buyers. Self-Publishing Masterclass First published in 2013 and now in its Second Edition, Createspace and Kindle Self-Publishing Masterclass has sold more than 5000 copies and has more than 100 five-star reviews on amazon.com. This new book, Optimize Your Book for Amazon, is part of a series which also includes Mile-High Word-Count and Writing Productivity. Rick Smith Writes, Collaborates, and Publishes exclusively on Amazon. Click on LOOK INSIDE to read Chapter One FREE, or download immediately on Kindle Unlimited
The co-author of the best-selling The Five Patterns of Extraordinary Success reveals how he transformed an unfulfilling career into one that was more rewarding, sharing the stories of others who have escaped from humdrum jobs by pursuing their passions, enlisting teams, and minimizing risks.
A warmhearted story of a family seeking direction, Crumbs from Heaven follows the reminiscing of J.D. Harrison and his family when they visit his childhood home in a small southern town. Humor fills every moment of Crumbs from Heaven as J.D.'s family remember shared moments of happiness and sadness while facing an uncertain future.
Exploring the transformative effects of positive play, this book emphasizes its role in enhancing both health and happiness. It offers practical strategies and insights to incorporate playful activities into daily life, highlighting how such engagement can improve mental well-being and foster social connections. Readers will discover the benefits of play as a powerful tool for stress relief and personal growth, encouraging a more joyful and fulfilling lifestyle.
The collection delves into the essence of humanity, offering poignant reflections on self-acceptance, personal experiences, and emotional landscapes. Through its verses, it invites readers to confront their nature and engage with the world, fostering a deeper understanding of both themselves and their surroundings.
