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Humans - Chapter 1 Bibliography FINAL

10/1/2021

Here is the final for the bibliography. Now I'll separate out the chapter into its own book, add a Table of Contents, copyright page, author statement and order everything properly within the book. And, of course, sit down and proofread everything for a final go through before printing.

Then I'll need to purchase the ISBNs (I'll buy a lot of 10) for the 8 books (1-7 individually and then 1-7 as an entire book) and then register the first chapter (book) with the Library of Congress. After I acquire the ISBN, I can generate the Bar Code and QR Code for the back of the book. I'm still looking for a printer and I would appreciate prayers for the Lord to supply just the right one for this book.

Wonderful World - Humans - Book 1?; still debating on how to word that. The copyright attorney suggested it and I think it's probably doable. Then when the 7 chapters are finished and the Wonderful World book is done in it's entirety, the separate books will be chapters.

Humans - Chapter BIBLIOGRAPHY

9/28/2021

Here is the start of the bibliography. I'll probably have less than a page coming. I talked with the copyright attorney today (a BIG Thank You to Julie F.!!!) and got a ton of info. I reworded the verbiage on top to have it make more sense and added page numbers to each image so they can be found easier. (Heck, I had a hard time finding them! haha).

Will finish up the bibliography tomorrow! Then on Thursday I will place the book into its own file and finish up the author statement, copyright page, and a few other pages. I still need to contact the LIbrary of Congress, find a printer, and purchase a lot of 10 ISBN #'s (7 for each individual books, 1 for the book in its entirety, and 2 books I've been wanting to do after I'm done with Wonderful World. One is a true story about an encounter with 2 pigs.) One has to purchase either 1 ISBN or a lot of 10, so it was a no brainer.

Thanks to all of you who have been on this journey with me. To God be the glory!!!

Humans-Chapter 1 GLOSSARY FINAL

9/22/2021

Finished the glossary (yay!), now onto the bibliography where I give credit for all the images I used. If you are a health professional and feel led to proof this or Humans- Chapter 1 for accuracy, I would appreciate it.

I feel like I crammed for a major test and hope I got most of the medical terms correct. I needed to condense but still keep it accurate. Please email me (email@jacqueb.com) with any corrections. Thank you very, very much in advance!

The page numbers are not correct yet. I have them in the main book (chapters 1-7) and once I separate out chapter 1 from the rest of the chapters, the page numbers will change.

Humans-Chapter 1 Glossary

9/17/2021

Here are two pages of the glossary for Humans-Chapter 1. I would love help from a health professional to proof this glossary for accuracy AND for any pages of the Humans chapter. Please send any corrections my way. I would truly appreciate it and I thank you in advance from the bottom of my heart!

Thank you Lynette L. for sending me proofreading corrections. I truly appreciate the help! I sure cannot do this book endeavor on my own.

I feel like I've been cramming for a test all week...and it's not done, haha! I'm trying my best to simplify but yet keeping it accurate.

The index is done and once the glossary is done I will start on the bibliography where I give credit for all the images and illustrations that I used from others.

Chapter 1 Glossary

9/10/2021

Hi again,

Here is the start of the glossary. Making one or two paragraph descriptions for those difficult words is gonna be interesting. I'm trying. If you see something amiss, please let me know. I would so appreciate it!

Chapter 1 Index

9/10/2021

Hey there,

Here is a portion of the finished index on chapter 1 to get ready for publishing chapter 1 of the 'Wonderful World' book. The index is 2 3/4 pages and I wanted to be very thorough as Humans, Chapter 1 has a lot of amazing stuff in it about our created bodies! I still have to proofread the index and I will do that once the glossary and bibliography are done.

I start on the glossary today (describing complex words) and after that the bibliography (giving credit for all those pictures and drawings).

Then comes the table of contents (what's in the chapter), author statement, library of congress listing, buying UPC codes, and finding a printer.

I am finished with half of the book (3 1/2 chapters of 7). Each chapter will be individually self-published and also the book in its entirety (chapters 1-7) once it's done.

Please continue to pray for God's leading in this endeavor. Thank you, I appreciate it so.

Book - Chapter 4, Amp., Aquatic, Reptiles

9/1/2021

I can't get enough of the gorgeous creatures in the ocean. So many colors, so much variety!

Chapter 5 Cover Page

6/28/2021

Hey there,

So I needed a change of pace and have been working on the Chapter 5 cover page. Here is the rough draft. I still need to add the colored background and scribbles to each image.

I may move things around or add things or omit some lines to make it more readable. The book size is 9 x 12 so things that look 'smooshy' should be fine in the bigger format.

I hope you can figure out what all of the food is! Most of them I had to make myself as there are not a lot of public domain simple line drawings out there. I tried to bring it down to a simple form but some images needed extra lines in them. Although once I put the scribbles in I may have to take them out. It's a learning process.

And I just realized I didn't add any herbs or spices [face-plant] so I WILL be adding and omitting some images.

Book - Chapter 4, Amp., Aquatic, Reptiles

5/14/2021

Here is a wee bit of page 101, only 10 more pages to go and the book is halfway done! Next up is Amoebas, and Sponges.

Book - Chapter 4, Amp., Aquatic, Reptiles

4/16/2021

Here is a bit of page 99. Check out this 'Barreleye Fish' video, what a phenomenal design!

Up next is Batfish, Boxfish, Cardinalfish, Frogfish and more. These names are hilarious!

Finally on page 100! Not quite halfway there (that would be page 113) but little by little I'm getting there.

Book - Chapter 4, Amp., Aquatic, Reptiles

2/19/2021

Here is page 97 with a Sea Jelly (formerly called Jellyfish) and a Cuttlefish. Don't forget that you can view Chapters 1-4 now for free! I'm halfway done with Chapter 4, and I'm starting on page 98 with lots of neat fish like an Angelfish, Betta fish, Seahorse and more!

Book - Chapter 4, Amp., Aquatic, Reptiles

11/6/2020

Here is a wee bit of page 95, Clam, Oyster, Copepod, and Isopod.

Next up is Octopus, Squid, Cuttlefish, Sea Star, Sea Jelly, Sea Urchin...

Book - Chapter 4, Amp., Aquatic, Reptiles

9/25/2020

This is a bit of page 93. Remember I do one full page spread each time, so this would be pages 92-93, hence that tail coming out of the left margin!

Next up is Lobster, Shrimp, Clams, Oysters and more...

Book - Chapter 4, Amp., Aquatic, Reptiles

8/25/2020

Here is a bit of the page spread for Dolphin, Manatee, Shark, Stingray-Sailfish-Whale.

Sign up for updates which include bonuses. The bonus this time is a full page spread for pgs. 90-91.

Next up: Clam, Crab, Lobster, Shrimp...

Book - Chapter 4, Amp., Aquatic, Reptiles

8/13/2020

I thought I would add a full page... of salamanders and newts!

Next up: Dolphin, Manatee, Shark, Stingray, Sailfish, and Whale.

Book - Chapter 4, Amp., Aquatic, Reptiles

7/17/2020

Here is a cute little Axolotl Salamander.

We've been on a needed vacation. I hope you are staying safe.

Book - Chapter 4, Amp., Aquatic, Reptiles

6/1/2020

Madagascar Tomato Frog

This frog has an interesting croak. Find it online!

Book Break - Rest & Renewal

4/27/2020

Hi there!

I will be taking a needed extended break so I can come back to the book refreshed and passionate! The last five years have been very busy with the Wonderful World Collection and the Wonderful World Book. Plus lots of life events taking place.

I need to get back into balance and give myself some rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation. My plan is in May I will be back on the book full time.

I will continue to update the home page with uplifting videos and poems during this pandemic. Take care and God's blessings!

Book - Chapter 4, Amp., Aquatic, Reptiles

4/9/2020

Here is a Red Tree Frog from page 86. I think they are a pretty fascinating frog, but then again I love all of God's creatures. Although, I'm not to partial to spiders but when you see the work involved in creating them, they are breathtaking.

Book - Page spread step-by-step

3/12/2020

Here is a step-by-step for how each page spread is done and an image sample.

Book - Chapter 4 - Intriguing Info

3/4/2020

For some reason, I did the last page first. I just go where the spirit takes me! This is page 112, Intriguing Info. I'll add the additional critters on the bottom under Animal Classification, once I get to them.

Who knew there were 5 different kinds of blood in animals? Maybe you, but not me! Either way, creation is quite fascinating! There's always something to learn and I'm having so much fun learning new things daily! Thank you God!

Book - Chapter 4 - Title Page

2/3/2020

Finally finished this! Wow, they sure take a while but fun to do! Next up is Frogs & Toads.

CHAPTER TITLE PAGE STEP-BY-STEP:

Type out chapter title.
Make it white with a drop shadow.
Outline text and then set a scribble effect. Place behind text.
Type out chapter number, place underneath title.
Find 52-58 silhouette images.
Import them into Adobe Illustrator.
Arrange them on page; small, medium & large.
Make some images compound paths, such as the sea jelly. (Any images with shapes within their body.)
Fill with scribble effect.
Make all images a compound path and fill with color!
Go through all images and tweak feet, flippers, fins. Anything that is smushed together needs to be fixed.
Use same background for all chapter titles. (a 5 step process).

Book - Chapter 3 - Various Bugs

12/13/2019

Finally! Chapter 3 is officially done! I added a bunch of different bugs on this last page spread; Thorn Bug, Harlequin Bug, Scorpionfly, and more.

For those of you who have purchased the eBook, I will be updating all of Chapter 3 as soon as I'm able.

Now onto the Chapter 4 Cover which will probably take me all week as they are difficult to do.

(It's been a crazy couple of months on the health front, so I apologize for this delay.)

Book - Chapter 3, Birds, Bugs - Crane Fly

10/4/2019

This is page 80. Background colors will probably change but thought I'd post this anyways.

3 more pages until Chapter 4! A lot going on right now from the homefront and beyond so trying my best to get these out. Going to be a grandma!

Book - Chapter 3, Bird, Bugs - Mantis

8/14/2019

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Finally finished this page spread! Here's a little bit of page 79. Only 4 more pages and I'm onto Chapter 4.

Next up for pages 80-81:
Ants, Bees, Flies, Mosquitoes, Wasps