Featured Titles: The Musician and Workday Warrior
The Musician by Heloisa Prieto
Published by Koehler Books
World Rights Available
A unique blend of Greek mythology with Brazilian folklore.
Thomas has felt alone most of his life, his only companions the musical creatures that he can see but others can't. Wealth, talent, charisma, good looks, and fame conceal the eighteen-year-old's lingering pain following the loss of his parents. His music is his bridge to the world, and his favorite form of connection.
A chance meeting with a group of strangers leads to the eventual revelation of his magical musical secret - and there are those who wish to steal it from him. Soon the wealthy Dr. Alonso and his beguiling daughter, Dora, trick Thomas into joining a cult from which he may never escape.
When Marlui, a young Guarani shaman, senses the danger surrounding Thomas, she vows to protect him from Dr. Alonso at all costs. Can she rescue him, or will Thomas succumb to the advances of Dora and lose not only his heart but the powers that bring him joy?
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Rewarding read
Touch of a thriller, but with the bonus that it asks and makes us question our perception of life and nature. It is a magical journey that takes us into the world of the Guarani indigenous people of Brazil. What the wonderful effect of beautiful music is if we only take the time to listen. How that beauty can be destroyed by envy or greed. This is a wonderful story that I unreservedly recommend. Beautifully written! — Amazon review
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The message of the book is one that will stick with me for a long time
This novella may be short but it packs a big punch. Mythology inspiration is always a hit for me but when you add in a cult? Homerun! I really enjoyed the full cast of characters. — Amazon review
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Genre defying novel about found family
There is a bit of magic realism that is presented as an alternative way to see reality. There is some romance and some thriller parts as well. — Amazon review
Dr. Heloisa Prieto is one of Brazil's most celebrated children and YA authors. She has sold over two million books in her native country. Her Mano series of YA novels inspired the Time Warner movie The Best Things in the World. She recently published 1,002 Ghosts, and her book Viajantes do Vento was selected for the PNLD Public Book-Purchasing Programme, the biggest of its kind in the world.
She has spent a lifetime researching myths and legends-both ancient and modern-and organizing and curating collections of cross-cultural interest. She has created and organized numerous creative writing workshops for children, teenagers, and adults. Heloisa also has a PhD in French literature (University of São Paulo) and a master's degree in semiotics (Catholic University of São Paulo).
Award-winning Brazilian author Heloisa Prieto discusses her new novel, "The Musician"
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Workday Warrior: A Proven Path to Reclaiming Your Time by Ann Gomez
By Dundurn Press
Rights sold: English - Canada
Productivity expert Ann Gomez has a simple, time-saving method to regain control of your workday. If you crave more time in your day, this compelling and practical book is your solution.
Reclaim control of your workday with a proven time-saving method. Life is busier than ever before. We are working longer hours to keep up with longer to-do lists. Yet we’re experiencing more stress and seem to fall further and further behind. Our so-called leisure time is punctuated with interruptions, constantly pulling us back to work. We are led to believe we can prioritize our way out of this, but prioritization is broken.
In Workday Warrior, productivity expert Ann Gomez presents a fresh approach that smashes today’s time challenges: too many priorities, too many interruptions, and too much complexity.
We don’t need more willpower, discipline, or hours in our day. Instead, we need a straightforward approach to help us reclaim our time and upgrade our work habits. We need to concentrate our priorities, protect our time, and simplify our work to amplify our results.
This book will help you become a Workday Warrior. Find more time in your day, play at a higher level, and feel more in control of your time. Your work (and life!) will never be the same.
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Strong toolkit - amazing!
Having such a crazy schedule, this book provided strong tools to maximize my productivity. Highly recommend it. — Amazon review
Ann Gomez has spent the last two decades obsessing about how we work. As founding president of Clear Concept, Inc., she has trained some of the world’s busiest people helping them reclaim their time, over and over again. She is a sought-after speaker, author of The Email Warrior, and a media spokesperson. She lives in Richmond Hill, Ontario.
