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Announcement: Coming Soon Sep 09

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Fearless: Imagine Your Life Without Fear By Max Lucado

Each sunrise seems to bring fresh reasons for fear.

They're talking layoffs at work, slowdowns in the economy, flare-ups in the Middle East, turnovers at headquarters, downturns in the housing market, upswings in global warming. The plague of our day, terrorism, begins with the word terror. Fear, it seems, has taken up a hundred-year lease on the building next door and set up shop. Oversized and rude, fear herds us into a prison of unlocked doors. Wouldn't it be great to walk out?Imagine your life, wholly untouched by angst. What if faith, not fear, was your default reaction to threats? If you could hover a fear magnet over your heart and extract every last shaving of dread, insecurity, or doubt, what would remain? Envision a day, just one day, where you could trust more and fear less.

Can you imagine your life without fear?

This book can be found at the link below

Fearless: Imagine Your Life Without Fear

My Story Bible 66 Favorite Stories by Jan Godfrey and Paola Bertolini Grudina

This is a true story book. The 4-color bright and charming art will attract kids, but the way the writer makes the beloved 66 Bible stories come alive will keep them coming back. The book is written from a storyteller’s perspective; the imaginative writing makes the characters from the Bible come alive and piques kids’ interest about the word of God. The repetitive style helps kids remember the stories.

This book can be found at the link below

My Story Bible: 66 Favorite Stories

Antiqued Bonded Leather NIV Reference Bible

The NIV Reference Bible has been transformed with a uniquely stained cover, deckled edges and off-white paper to give it a classic, antique look. Antique on the outside, relevant on the inside, the NIV Reference Bible is sure to be a classic favorite.

This book can be found at the link below

NIV Reference Bible--bonded leather, antiqued brown

100% Waterproof NIV Bible Old & New Testament Pink Brown Floral

Waterproof • Durable • Environmental • Long-Lasting Perfect for Beach/Pool, Bath Tub, Missions, Vacations, Sports

The Waterproof Bible will give you the freedom and inspiration to take God's Word with you wherever life takes you. Combined with today's most read and trusted translation, the NIV, this Bible offers unsurpassed versatility and confidence to go anywhere. Material: 100% Waterproof Synthetic Paper and Binding.

This book can be found at the link below

NIV Waterproof Bible Pink and Brown Floral

NASB Giant-Print Reference Bible

The New American Standard Version in large easy to read 14 point text.

This book can be found at the link below

NAS Giant Print Reference Bible, Imitation leather, Burgundy

The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Second Edition

When the first American edition of the Catechism came out, it was an unexpected national bestseller. Why? Maybe it was because this book, in an age filled with doubts, teaches with authority. it isn't an interpretation of what Catholics believe; it is what Catholics believe. Here in one volume is the whole teaching of the Church, undiluted and uncompromised.These teachings are eternal. But the Catechism itself is up-to-the-minute. From animal experimentation to unemployment, it addresses all the most pressing moral questions of the modern world. The index is a masterpiece in itself, nearly 50 pages of carefully organized references that make it easy to find the Catechism's treatment of any subject.This second edition has been revised in accordance with the official Latin text. it also adds a helpful glossary.

This book can be found at the links below

The Catechism of the Catholic Church 2nd Edition at AquinasAndMore.com

The Catechism of the Catholic Church 2nd Edition at ChristianBook.com

Information for Publicists

Below are answers to frequently asked questions for publicists, along with my contact information. If you have a question that isn't addressed on this post feel free to contact me.

How Did ReviewTime Start?
ReviewTime was founded on December 5th 2008, as a way to share with my friends and family books I enjoy reading. After learning about Book Review Bloggers I decided to give writing professional reviews a try. Since that time I have written reviews for several companies including, Oxford University Press, Thomas Nelson, Zondervan, The Lockman Foundation, Moody Publishers, Bardin & Marsee Publishing, Good News/Crossway Publishers, Word Among Us Press, Broadman & Malman Publishers, Biblical Studies Press, Harvest House Publishers, Sakura of America, Loreto Publications and The A. T. Cross Company a major manufacturer of fine writing instruments. It is a great honor that so many companies appreciate my reviews.

Preferred Method of Contact:
E-mail: reviewtime@ymail.com

Do You Review Other Products Besides Books?
Yes, in addition to reviewing books I also review a variety of products in order to provide helpful articles for my readership. The articles I write for non-book products are in dept reviews showcasing the qualities of the product. In the detailed review I include information on the product, where it can be purchased and when possible helpful tips regarding the product.

Below is a list of products I am interested in featuring on ReviewTime, if your product is not covered in this list it may still be featured.

• Pens
• Organizers
• Prayer Beads
  
• Rosaries
• Meditation Beads
  
• Knitting/Crocheting Supplies
• Messenger Bags (luggage, backpacks, purses, or briefcases)
• Craft kits
• Craft Organizers
• Yoga Supplies
• Exorcise equipment
• Video Games
• Electronics
  
• Desks
  

Do You Return Review Samples When Your Review Is Finished?
Not unless I have agreed to, ReviewTime is my personal blog therefore the shipment cost would come out of my personal budget. I am sorry but considering the time and effort which go into my reviews I am unable to provide ReviewTime's services without some form of compensation.

What Happens to Review Copies After You've Reviewed Them?
Books: Review Copies are added to my collection, for personal use. Review Copies are never sold, if for some reason I don't like a certain title I may donate it to my local library.

Other Products: Review samples are never sold, or traded. I personally test review samples to ensure quality, durability and reliability. If I am very impressed with a product I will write a follow up review of its performance.

Do You Accept Payment For Reviewing Books and Other Products?
I've never asked for payment and do not plan to. Personally I consider the review copy/review sample and helping my readership find quality products as payment. If a Publisher or Company offered payment I would of course accepted it, but payment is not requested or expected.

Where Do You Post Your Reviews?
Reviews are posted on the following sites, in addition to being posted on ReviewTime.

• http://www.amazon.com/
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• http://www.booksamillion.com/
• http://www.goodreads.com/
• http://www.christianbook.com/

(If you prefer a review to be posted on certain consumer websites I will be glad to post a review on the websites of your choosing.)

What is ReviewTime's Reach?
Google Analytics has been keeping track of how many visitors visit ReviewTime since June of 2009. If you would like to know more about ReviewTimes reach feel free to contact me with your questions.

• October 1st-31st 2009 -- 1,280 visitors
• September 1st-30th 2009 -- 1,935 visitors
  
• August 1st- August 31st 2009-- 686 visitors
  
• July 1st- July 31st of 2009 -- 1,096 visitors
• June 1st- June 30th of 2009 -- 448 visitors

Updates about new and up coming reviews are posted on the following sites

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What Book Genres Do You Feature On ReviewTime?
ReviewTime is devoted to reviewing Christian literature although not exclusively, I am open to reviewing other types of litterateur on ReviewTime. Below are the genres I prefer.

Preferred Genres for Non-Fiction:

• Christianity
  
• Catholicism
  
• Spirituality
• Mythology & Folklore
  
• Gift Books: such as journals, etc
  
• Prayer Books
  
• Books about Angels
• Bible Studies, Commentaries, References, or Guides
• World Religions
• Inspirational
• History
• The Strange & Unusual (UFO's, haunted houses, etc)
  
• Crocheting/Knitting (The review will also be posted on my knitting/craft blog)
• Craft Books (beading, drawing, etc)
  

Scripture: Bibles are always welcome for review on ReviewTime, whether they're study, pastoral, devotional, reference, compact, or reader's editions. Please keep in mind that a large part of the review will be devoted to the materials from which a Bible is made. When possible ReviewTime prefers to feature high quality editions such as genuine leather or calfskin bound Bibles. Realizing that this isn't always possible all cover types are welcome. When reviewing Bibles I do not seek to judge the translation, all translations are welcomed. If an edition comes in multiple translations and I am giving the opportunity to choose a translation below is a list of my personal preferences.

Personal preference for Catholic Translations

• Revised Standard version- Catholic Edition
• New American Bible
• Douay-Rheims Bible
  

Personal preference for Protestant Translations

• New American Standard Version
• New King James version
• English Standard version

Preferred Fiction Genres:
When reviewing fiction if possible I prefer an audio format over bound books. An audio book loaded onto my mp3 player is much quicker to review. Bound books are certainly welcomed.

• Christian Fiction
• Horror (Ghost stories, vampires, any thing creepy)
  
• Fantasy (Such as the Wheel of Time, Twilight, The Last Appearance, Harry Potter or Dragon singer series)
  
• Action / Adventure
  
• Classic Fiction
  
• Science Fiction
• Short Stories
• Suspense/Intrigue
• Children
  
• Teen
  

Please Note: Reviews for fiction material are not as thorough as reviews of non-fiction material. It's ReviewTime's policy to give brief information about the book along with my opinion. ReviewTime is a NON-SPOILER Blog. Reviews for most fiction Titles do not exceed 500 words.

Genres that ReviewTime Will Not Accept

• Romance novels, especially those with overly sexual content (Personally I don't like novels with sexual themes)
• Drama (Personally I don't like novels that make me want to cry)

With In What Time-Frame Are Reviews Posted ? The time frame depends on how many products I have agreed to review at the currant time and on the type of marital I am reviewing. Usually the time frame for posting reviews of Bibles, gift books, and devotionals is with in one month or less. On other types of non-fiction books are usually reviewed with in two months or less. Fiction Titles in audio book format will be reviewed with in the above time-frame. Fiction Titles in bound book format can be very thick and may take 3 months or more for me to read through the book. When reviewing Fiction Titles in bound book format please allow 6 months for the review to be posted. If you would like to see a review posted a on certain date feel free to mention this. When you contract me I will schedule your the review. In most cases reviews are posted with in 1 month of receiving the product in the mail.

What Format Do You Accept for Review?

Preferred Format For Non-Fiction:
Bound Books are preferred, Audio Books are accepted as well.

Preferred Format For Fiction:
Audio books are always the Preferred format for fiction, ReviewTime accepts titles in bound book format as well.

If Our Company Submits A Book for Review Are We Guaranteed To Receive A Review?

All books and products which are personally accepted will be reviewed. As can be seen in my reviews I always give my honest opinion of the products I review, I believe in being honest and fair. If for some reason I feel that my review would be overly negative, I will contact you with my reasons for not posting a review. (Although I haven't run into this problem yet) ReviewTime is written and managed by myself I write reviews because I enjoy writing, personally it isn't productive or fun writing about books or products I view in an overly negative way.

Announcement: Coming Soon to ReviewTime

ReviewTime is honored to announce that the following reviews will be posted in August 2009. These articles will include tips to help readers stay organized for school and personal study.

• Finding The Right Pen For Your Bible: a Review Of Sakura's Pigma Micron Archival Quality Pens: Sizes 01 and 05
• Sakura's Glaze Pen: Stained Glass Edition

The Poste Messenger Bag by Floto
This upcoming review will include detailed information and photos of the Poste Calf-Skin Messenger Bag. Genuine leather messenger bags are a functional and durable organization tool, which can last a life time with proper care. http://www.flotoimports.com/Poste-briefcase.html




The Old School Lap Desk by Lap-Desk Originals
This upcoming review will include detailed information about the Old School Lap Desk by Lap-Desk Originals, and how this lap-desk can be a functional organization tool to help improve your study time. The article will include detailed photos of this lap-desk. http://www.amazon.com/Old-School-Wooden-Lap-Desk/dp/B000EMMY5S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1248909858&sr=8-2




The reviews of the following titles will be posted in late August

• Jesus Calling by Sarah Young

Have A Blessed Day

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Announcement: Coming Soon to ReviewTime

Updated List: Reviews of the following Titles are coming soon to ReviewTime

1. The Minister's Bible HCSB- Black Genuine Leather
2. The Clementine Vulgate-Rheims Parallel New Testament-Burgundy Bonded Leather
   
3. The Ryrie Study Bible NASB - Burgundy Bonded Leather
4. The New Inductive Study bible NASB- Burgundy Genuine Leather
5. In Touch Miniseries Edition NASB- Black Calfskin Leather
   

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Announcement: Coming Soon to ReviewTime

Reviews of the following Bibles will be posted on ReviewTime in the upcoming weeks.

1. NET Bible - Reader's Edition - Black Top Grain Genuine Leather
2. NET Bible - Compact Edition - Burgundy Bonded Leather
3. NET Bible - First Edition - Black Bonded Leather
4. HCSB-Minister's Bible-Black Genuine Leather

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Have a Blessed Day

Announcement: Coming Soon to ReviewTime

Soon I will be reviewing the following Titles

1. Nelson's Illustrated Guide to Religions: by James A. Beverley
2. The Rosary Handbook by Mitch Finley
3. How Harry Cast His Spell by John Granger (A Christian perspective on Harry Potter)

Also please vote on whether or not you would like to see other genres of books on ReviewTime. Feel free to leave comments concerning the poll on this post .

Have a Great Weekend

Announcement: Coming Soon

I will soon be reviewing the following Bibles

The ESV Compact Bible- TruTone Cover

The NASB Compact Bible- Leathertex Cover

The NLT One Year Bible for Women

The Outdoor Bible - Sportsman's Edition (waterproof New Testament)

The Good News Translation Catholic Bible - Leatherette Cover

The HCSB - The Sportsman's Bible with Zipper-Bonded Leather cover

(A note for publishers: If you are a publisher & would like to have a Bible reviewed Please note that I do not judge translations. I review the quality of the materials a Bible is made from & the content of the notes/features. Thank You)

Announcement: For Publishers

In addition to posting reviews on my blog, reviews from this point on will also be posted on the following retail websites.

http://www.christianbook.com/

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/

http://www.booksamillion.com/

http://www.amazon.com/

Have a Blessed Day
Dina