The Real Story of Winnie the Poohby Bob FriedrichPublished by Last Mountain PublishersReview by Sally Meadows$19.95 ISBN 9780995962613 Did you know that the inspiration for the beloved literary character Winnie-the-Pooh was a real-life bear named Winnie who was a mascot for a Canadian infantry brigade sent overseas duringWorld War I? Or that there was a real-life boy named Christopher Robin (the son of A.A. Milne,the creator of the Winnie-the-Pooh series) who met the real-life Winnie at the London Zoo? Orthat Winnie was in fact female, not male? The new children’s book The Real Story of Winnie thePooh dishes up all the details leading up to the creation of the the iconic Pooh Bear characterwho has charmed millions worldwide since the first book in the series was published in 1926. Author Bob Friedrich has successfully woven actual historical events into an imaginative storytold mostly from Winnie’s perspective that will delight and enlighten children and those whoread to them. Beginning with the young veterinarian Harry’s encounter with Winnie at anOntario train station, the reader rides along with Winnie on her remarkable journey from anorphaned cub to the famous “playing bear” at one of the most historically important zoos in theworld. Friedrich’s story…

10 Essential Rules for Successful Grant Writing: Get the Money Your Non-Profit Organization Needs by Robert Friedrich Published by Last Mountain Publishers Review by Kris Brandhagen $29.00 ISBN 9780995962606 Written by Robert Friedrich, who has over thirty combined years of experience in the field, as a program manager, officer and funding agent, 10 Essential Rules for Successful Grant Writing: Get the Money Your Non-Profit Organization Needs is a nonfiction guide book for grant proposal writers. Right from the beginning, Friedrich includes apt questions to get the reader started on their own application. He uses clear, straightforward language and real world examples to get his points across. The key points are clearly identified in bold type, fleshed out by examples, making it easy for the reader to use this book as a step by step guide right from the brainstorming stage. Friedrich explains each rule in a short chapter, ending with an exercise. He also includes many quotations from the point of view of the funding organization; although these are unattributed, they are still extremely useful. The structure of most of the chapters include simple diagrams, charts, lists, and callouts that highlight key points, increasing readability. There is a concise guide…