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A riveting tale of magic and intrigue, Born in the Wayeb is a historical fantasy set against the backdrop of the ancient Mayan world . . .
Deep in the jungle, while drums pound and men dance to keep the evil gods of the Underworld at bay for the five days of the Wayeb, a baby is born. Her birth sends a ripple across the land, alerting Satal, the black witch of Mayapán, of the existence of a new rival.
Fearful of the taint that clings to Na'om's fateful birth, the villagers of Pa nimá shun this child of the Wayeb. She lives her life as an outcast, more comfortable hidden in the liana vines with her pet jaguar, Ek’ Balam, than near her neighbors. With the help of her grandmother and the tribe’s shaman, Na'om struggles to understand the fearful dreams and visions that have plagued her since birth. When these dreams turn into living nightmares, will Na'om have the strength to confront the powerful adversary who threatens her life and the lives of those she holds dear?
An immersive blend of facts and fantasy, Born in the Wayeb portrays an ancient world where the veil between worlds is sheer, and the characters must fight to protect those they love.
Winner in the 2015 International Latino Book Awards in the Fantasy/Sci-Fi category!
"BORN IN THE WAYEB by Lee E. Cart is an excellent fantasy novel for those who want to travel deep into the fascinating world of the Mayans. The cover is interesting and striking . . . I think this talented author has a bright future and will develop a loyal reader following."--Judge, 23rd Annual Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards
J. Thomas says, "I just finished Book One of The Mayan Chronicles, Born in the Wayeb, and can't wait to read book two. I was intrigued by the interwoven plot, the development of the characters, and the fantasy aspects (talking skulls and doors to the underworld). This obviously well-researched depiction of the time does what all good stories do: it informs and entertains. Go Na'om!
D.V. Lake says, "Born in the Wayeb draws you into the mysterious world of the Mayans. The author, Lee Cart, takes you on a journey filled with rich details and intrigue that make the characters come alive. I look forward to the next book to find out what happens to the young girl, Na'om, and the black witch of Mayapán.
D.V. Lake says, "Born in the Wayeb draws you into the mysterious world of the Mayans. The author, Lee Cart, takes you on a journey filled with rich details and intrigue that make the characters come alive. I look forward to the next book to find out what happens to the young girl, Na'om, and the black witch of Mayapán.
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Rise of the Jaguar Woman: Book Two of The Mayan Chronicles is the second place winner in the 2017 International Latino Book Awards in the Best Young Adult Latino Focused category. Born in the Wayeb introduced Na’om, a young Mayan woman with the ability to foresee the future through her dreams, and her archenemy, Satal, the black witch of Mayapán, who wants to absorb Na’om’s magical powers. Rise of the Jaguar Woman plunges Na’om and her black jaguar companion, Ek’ Balam, into the Underworld where they face numerous dangers and deprivations concocted by the gods. The pair must use their magical abilities to overcome their fears and return to the land of the living where Satal plots her revenge, amassing an army like no other to use against everyone Na’om knows and loves. |
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Purple triangles, green triangles, red triangles, and many others tumble about, play hide-and-seek, learn to skate, go camping, and much more. They help children learn their colors, numbers 1-10, and sizes. Colorful and creative, Tumbling Triangles is kid-tested, mom-approved, and makes learning the basic concepts of shapes, colors, and numbers fun for everyone! |
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Making your own crackers is surprisingly easy, yielding delicious, healthy, and richly varied crackers for the home chef. The Cracker Book: Artisanal Crackers for Every Occasion includes recipes for over fifty different crackers from black olive crackers to traditional graham crackers to crackers fashioned from cardamom and whole wheat, black pepper and rye, blue cornmeal and red pepper, lemon and poppy seed, and many more. The cracker ingredients move well beyond traditional wheat flour crackers to include brown rice, oatmeal, wheat germ, and more. |
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The Paper Trail: Useful Charts to Organize Your Writing Whether you're an established author or just beginning to write, there's more to being a writer than just writing. It's important to keep your work organized. Use these reproducible, paper charts to track: Agents and their contact information, Literary journal submissions, Business deductions, Character details, Plot outlines, and much, much more. |
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How to Save Hundreds in Editing Fees You’ve written a book and are ready to have it edited. But before you send your manuscript off to an editor, there are a few simple steps you can take that will save you hundreds of dollars in editing fees. For the price of a good cup of coffee, this booklet will walk you step by step through a variety of easy tasks that will improve the general appearance of your manuscript, fix formatting problems, and ultimately save you money. Now, don’t panic—you don’t have to be a grammar expert or have a post-grad degree in English. What you do need is patience and the ability to follow simple tasks. Learn how to see and then remove extra paragraph marks, tabs, extra spaces, section breaks and more, all of which can throw off the formatting of your manuscript and will need to be corrected. Why pay an editor $30.00 or more an hour when you can learn to fix these problems yourself? Available on Amazon's Kindle store. |
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How to Lose Weight without Much Effort Are you overweight by five, ten, twenty pounds, or more? Have you tried all kinds of weight-loss programs from eating special foods to workouts that leave you exhausted, and yet find that once you stop, the weight creeps back on your body? Do you want to lose weight but don’t know exactly why you can’t? In this easy-to-follow booklet, I outline the eight main reasons why I used to overeat and help you figure out if any of these issues might be why you’ve gained weight, too. I then go on to examine the amount of calories you need in any given day, discuss portion sizes versus servings sizes, and give you a simple way to decipher just how big a portion really should be. Then I tell you the one form of exercise that I’ve been able to do anywhere, that doesn’t require any fancy equipment, yet has helped me maintain a healthy body weight for the past twenty years. I’m no fitness guru, don’t drink smoothies, or avoid all kinds of foods to stay slim. I’ve just figured out a simple three-step method to weight loss that’s worked for me and I think will work for you, too. |
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How to Revise Your Writing: Tips from a Freelance Editor
You’ve written a book or another piece or writing and now you need to revise it. But you don’t really know what sections need editing. The author of How to Revise Your Writing is an experienced editor who’s worked on hundreds of manuscripts. She uses real examples from real writers just like you to highlight problems, and then gives you tips on how to revise your work. She takes you through many common issues, shows you what doesn’t work, and then explains how to edit so the problem is solved. If you don’t understand how shifting the point of view rapidly from one character to another can be confusing, the way dialogue tags work, what a passive voice verb is, or how to show rather than tell, then you’ve come to the right place. In this booklet, you’ll learn about these big obstacles, plus a host of minor details that can make or break your writing. Formatting, fact checking, consistency, and more are covered quickly and concisely. A handy checklist at the end gives readers a final rundown of the many areas that often need revising and editing. |