Alcoholism and Catholicism: both are paradoxes. They capture life and death. Joy and suffering. Faith and doubt. Compassion and abuse. Death and resurrection.

In this inspiring autobiographical work, Annetta Sutton takes her readers on a journey of pure redemption. Through the alcohol abuse present in her family, marriage, and career, Annetta bore witness to the disease’s devastating wrath. Yet, she chose to be an instrument of peace, to guide others in rising from the ashes. Told through vignettes of her life, Annetta’s interactions with addiction touch on themes of abuse, sexual violence, diversity of faith, parenting and families, and much more. Catholic Alcoholic: A Witness to Addiction and Redemption is a testament to the might and perseverance of the human spirit.

April Michelle Davis spent a week proofreading this book immediately before publication. This is usually performed on a manuscript that has already been through developmental or copyediting and has already been laid out by a designer into page proofs. It provides a last review of egregious errors, such as basic grammar, punctuation, spelling, and inconsistencies, and any other errors that were inserted during the design process.

Local cartoonist Bob Schweikhardt’s Bird Dogs Lightly Done is 108 pages of cartoons, quirks, and stories of hunting dogs and more. Back in the 1940s, a boy who liked to draw rode his bike down to the Gambles store, plunked down a hard-earned forty-seven cents, and bought a box of 16-gauge shotgun shells. He borrowed his older brother’s English Setter (and his double barrel) and went bird hunting. He was hooked.

April Michelle Davis copyedited this manuscript, which is the last step in the editing process and the last time the manuscript will be reviewed before being laid out by the book designer. April Michelle’s experience and skill at correcting grammatical and stylistic errors helped to professionally prepare this manuscript for printing, and they also reflect her credibility with the author, publisher, and future readers.

Follow Big Brother’s lifetime interest in wheels as he explores beyond the comfortable boundaries of his family farm, rolling through neighboring towns, then nearby states, and finally all across the United States, he drives everything from a tricycle to a forklift. His love of wheels is more than a boyish hobby—it’s a ticket to the whole country.

But Big Brother carries another love with him through all his zipping and zooming: his family. He shares his passion with his brothers and sisters, and every adventure circles back to the ones he loves. With a new vehicle on every page, Big Brother Has Wheels will entertain kids hungering for wheels of their own. Young readers can follow Big Brother’s travels as he grows into each new set of wheels, while grown-ups will appreciate details that recall their own childhoods.

April Michelle Davis proofread this children’s book, helping to prepare it for young readers full of adventure!

 

Welcome on board for a close-up view of airline travel today based on real-life miles flown. Attitudes at Every Altitude was written by a flight attendant with experience in excess of 7 million miles. Over 300 humorous situations are covered in Gregg Proteaux’s compilation of relationships among passengers, flight attendants, pilots, and the airlines of today.

The newest surcharges, smaller seats, delayed flights, and pay cuts are all here, which occur in airline travel every day. Experience them in this writing so that you will be better prepared when you board your next flight. In a humorous way, every passenger will have a more realistic expectation of airlines and its employees in today’s world of travel.

April Michelle Davis proofread this manuscript as the last stage prior to printing of the book to ensure its consistency and clarity in sharing the author’s message and humor with its readers.

Adult Learning Basics examines the principles of adult learning theory and how they relate to the training function addressing individual learning competencies, organizational learning climate, and technology-related issues as they affect the adult learning process. Faced with an aging workforce, organizations must reexamine adult learning theory and how it is applied to employee development. Learn the seven kinds of adult intelligence and the most effective ways to address them.

April Michelle Davis wrote the index for this book in the two weeks prior to printing.

In this memoir, the author shares experiences of the twentieth century regarding growing up. A Rustic’s Journey to the Twenty-First Century is a wonderful coming-of-age story.

In the week before publication, April Michelle Davis proofread this manuscript to ensure there were no egregious errors before printing.

Proven, powerful, and effective, ValueMatch™ listening skills will help you open the door to your prospective home buyers’ emotional need to buy a new home. With ValueMatch™ Selling for Home Builders, you will learn how to build rapport with prospective home buyers, learn about their needs, make powerful presentations that are focused on their values, and go for the close. This book provides practical applications that can be used by the rookie or seasoned veteran. Nowell’s emphasis on questioning strategies and listening skills helps salespeople build relationships with potential customers by helping to find a home to match the prospective buyer’s specific needs.

April Michelle Davis spent three weeks editing this manuscript and preparing it for publication. She knows that editing manuscripts requires analytical skills that publishers expect of editors. April Michelle took the lead and was steadfast in her work to keep the project on its schedule.

In this delightful and amusing story, little Tess doesn’t feel well. When her Mom says she has ”a bug,” Tess becomes concerned, believing that she may have an actual insect inside her body. Mom goes on to clarify that Tess’s type of bug is a ”sick bug,” and she gives fun and imaginative descriptions of the creatures, explains how they affect a little one’s body, and, most importantly, advises how to get rid of them.

The Sick Bug is a timeless story that will appeal to children and adults alike. The clever rhyming dialogue between a mother and daughter captures a child’s wide-eyed innocence and endless imagination, as well as the patience and empathy of a parent comforting a sick one. The Sick Bug is a whimsical tale complete with vivid and captivating illustrations that bring the ”sick bugs” and their bug world to life. At the same time, it leaves readers with a simple but true message for how to get better. Sure to bring a smile even when under the weather!

April Michelle Davis worked with the publisher to proofread this manuscript. She completed the proofread of this rhyming book within a week to keep this wonderful project on schedule.

When six hunters are found dead shortly after the season opens, law enforcement investigates the seemingly connected murders, a link that’s confirmed when an unknown anti-hunting extremist demands that the season be closed. Despite safety concerns, the state refuses, an angered hunting community reacts, and more hunters fall victim. As FBI Agent Max Miller learns about the deadly, ghost-like killer and takes to the mountains trying to cross his path, he suspects the man he’s looking for, ironically, has hunted before.

April Michelle Davis proofread this manuscript for the publisher. She completed this project within one week to finalize this self-published project for the author.

The Real Estate Agent Redefined is a practical guide to running a successful referral-based real estate practice. By incorporating the strategies, concepts, and exercises outlined in this book, you will benefit from delivering the ultimate client experience in a world of evolving technology and changing consumer behavior. Whether you are a seasoned veteran looking to redefine how you do business or a rookie agent searching for direction and “how to’s,” this book is your answer.

April Michelle Davis was given six weeks to complete both the proofreading and the indexing for this project. First, she proofread the manuscript to be sure no major changes would occur, and then she wrote the index for this book.